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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1915
Page
7
A young man in Iowa became restive for opium and sought a doctor before losing consciousness. He died in a coma after taking a powder found in his pocket. His father will analyze the substance to see if it contains Harrison Act illegal alkaloids and if the drug was given, potential action against Dell Hoes may follow. The man was married with a nine month old baby boy.
In Muscatine on May 24 Harry Thompson a Chicago commission agent found Leo Estle 25 and Harlan Letts 26 dead on a road ten miles west after their light runabout struck a chuck hole. Thompson injured internally. The impact threw the occupants through the windshield. the car lay fifty feet back, the opposite direction.
The Moore-Seig Company of Waterloo secured the contract to pave 61 929 square yards and place 17 400 lineal feet of curbing at the city council meeting. The project costs 79 502 45 dollars and work will begin Monday. Falls May 24 It is reported the Leonard estate heirs reached a compromise and wills of Mary and Warren Leonard will be probated at the May district term. W W Leonard of Rhode Island had contested but withdrew, with a brother in the east to receive a set sum. The estate includes several valuable business lots in Inwa Falls.
Ames May 24 Iowa counties offer Panama Pacific exposition prize trips to corn growers. Sixty one counties outside the thirty eight have a chance at an extra prize trip. Sioux City Stock Yards backs a trip for top combined record in corn and pork growing. Enrollments due by June 1 for Acre corn and June 15 for pork growing.
A 25 year old man named John Aistrepe reportedly fell eighty feet Saturday near Tabor but sustained no serious injuries. He avoided further harm by landing on a natural slope and was treated at the scene.
Alstrope attempted a descent to a well bottom using a rope when the line broke and he dropped. The well held no water. He suffered a strained right knee and a strained left arm but otherwise escaped injury.
Des Moines May 24 Le Roy BR Gilogly postmaster at Patterson was convicted on three counts by a federal court jury for sending obscene letters through the mails He pleaded insanity at mailing and has been at Hill's retreat He received one year and a day in Leavenport Kansas for letters to 19 year old Miss Letitia Potter Des Moines Her father formerly served as Patterson postmaster Gilogly later died?
Keosauqua May 24 Mrs Anna Barker living near Leando died from severe burns suffered last Friday morning when she threw coal on a fire that rapidly flared up her clothing caught fire and she perished within an hour.
An editorial from Waterloo argues against relocating offenders to other towns, criticizing Chicago Mayor Thompson and midwest cities for exporting criminals. The writer urges harsher local punishment and condemns “driving” criminals to Cedar Rapids Des Moines and Chicago, asking cities to fix their own wrongdoers. May 22 Waterloo.
A note that The Evening Contist reaches nearly every Waterloo residence, reflecting broad readership and daily circulation across the community.
Independence scene shows multiple new structures replacing old barns and shops along First and Third avenues. P F Hansen builds wagon and blacksmith shop while Dr Kippen and Clarence Allman erect a modern new building. Wapsie Valley Creamery expands. Bland Steinmetz add greenhouses. Mrs G L Bagby dies after long illness. she leaves husband and two children. Enterprise engine factory workers take a fishing day off amid a recent storm causing electrical shocks to several people. Indoor picnic and track meet at Methodist church. lawn social nets about $20. German class visits Amana colony. Wapsie Golf club plans run May through October. Miss Mae Myers visits with Waterloo teachers. Foot and mouth inspection chief Dr D G Hannawalt departs after ongoing duties.
Dr. George Nelson survived severe injuries after being run down and dragged by a car and is regaining strength in Cedar Rapids. Frances Jones, an employee at Stewart's cafe, was badly burned when a spark from a stove ignited her clothing. a quick responder helped save her life.
The last general assembly passed a bill to aid deformed and crippled children and those with remediable maladies when parents cannot provide treatment. Effective July 1, judges may order hearings in juvenile court on suspected cases, notify parents and county attorney, and appoint a physician to examine the child and report findings.
Miami Oklahoma and Lindsborg Kansas women describe relief from female troubles after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Testimonies praise easing pains, bearing down, and back ache, with promises of confidential, woman-to-woman advice from the Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn, Massachusetts.
The report reviews the child's condition and whether proper treatment could help. With parent consent, the child may be committed to University hospital at Town City. state funds cover the hospital expense, and the physician receives no treatment fee. Midlard Schools praises provisions allowing teachers to initiate action when needed to protect children.
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