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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1913
Page
5
A compact item notes a 25 cent charge for bike use tied to a 250 bite sugar deal. The entry reads as an odd, brief advertising or pricing snippet showing a small coin amount and a product offer linked to a service.
Miss Elnora Brisbin and Henry Brisbin left for Yuma Aziz after ten months visiting their aunt Mrs. A E Lawton on Fourth Street. Dr C W Bruner returned from Omaha after presenting at the Nebraska State Dental Society. S H Skarrup began as chief operator for Western Union in the city. he previously operated here. Ray L Cary, Western Union Commercial Manager, travels to Chicago for a managers meeting. Butchers union adjourned at Labor Temple for low turnout. Electrical Workers met to plan a new wage scale but lack of quorum halted action. K Y Crowther of Illinois Central Shops departs for Chicago. W H Jennish elected second vice president of Plumbing Inspectors’ Assoc at Louisville. he is a charter member. Vestrymen of St. Mark’s Episcopal discuss rector plans for the new church edifice. George Van Duyn and C O Lamson elected delegates to state Episcopal meeting. Frances French granted divorce from Bert French. custody to Mrs J G Williams. $5 weekly support for the minor. Court retains right to adjust custody and support.
The May 23 market report lists closing prices for multiple securities led by American Sugar and United States Steel. Key entries include Canadian Pacific at 2878, Union Pacific at 4.4, Reading at 1619, Erie at 28, Missouri Pacific around 108, and New York Central near 100. The roundup names dozens of could be stocks with varying figures across utilities, railroads, and industrials.
W. BR, FRENCH of Waterloo Iowa announces accepting wool every Saturday at the Office and Store room of Great Western Storage Co located at 820 Lafayette Street in Waterloo.
George QO Chandler of Kistner Undertaking returns from Davenport where he attended the state undertakers convention. Prof P W Hohenschuh of Iowa City led an embalming demonstration. A tour of Davenport’s creamatory followed. Also present were William Gindt of Hileman and Gindt.
Hileman Gindt undertakers of Fourth street east received an electric ambulance today. Built especially for the local company by Rock Falls Manufacturing of Sterling Illinois, the machine cost four thousand five hundred dollars.
Local grocer in Waterloo west reports a strawberry shortage with Kan san and Missouri varieties as the only available supply. Prices have risen from ten to fifteen cents per quart as demand exceeds limited stock. Other vegetables, butter, and eggs show little change.
Louis Carrolos of Cedar Rapids spoke at a meeting of insurgent members of East and West Waterloo lodges of the Modern Brotherhood of America at Labor temple. T. B. Hanley of Des Moines faced censure along with other members for alleged by law violations. J. E. Forsythe of Vinton discussed rising order expenses while Carreles urged consolidating head officers to save about $100,000 yearly.
Rev R E Graves pastor of the First Brethren church reports from Maxwell Iowa that his health is improving nicely after a search for recovery. Recovery expected unless more complications occur. Actor Robert Edeson in Los Angeles continues to do well after hospital admission for blood poisoning with no operation needed at this time.
West High seniors staged a nocturnal show of class spirit raising colors on the flagpole and sleeping in the cupola. Juniors and sophomores mobilized in a clash that left the senior emblem hauled down then raised again. Automobiles joined the action as colors appeared on car hoods and drivers sped about the campus.
A consignment of headgear for Waterloo police was received at police headquarters. The chief, captain, lieutenants and two sergeants will wear white caps during the summer, while patrolmen will wear gray helmets. Miss Anna Backens of Reinbeck is visiting friends in this city.
Wide awake men over 17 are invited to join the navy with chances for training, travel, and good pay. Interested applicants can visit the Navy Recruiting Station at Fourth and Lafayette in Waterloo Iowa or request an informational booklet from the Bureau of Navigation in Washington.
For Sale Fine Improved Farm of 175 acres adjoining a good town in Wright county Minnesota. Located 50 miles northwest of Minneapolis. 145 acres under cultivation with a good set of buildings, good schools and churches. Price 50 per acre with 3500 cash and the balance on easy terms. Contact Fred Clark at 4332 Girard Ave South Minneapolis Minnesota. For Rent 4 room close in flat all modern. J T Cannon Land Co 612 Bluff St. For Rent two furnished light housekeeping rooms at 909 Walnut. Phone 661 Blue.
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