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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1914
Page
1
In a spring tale a pair of robins find shelter with Brownie the sparrow and later repay kindness. Stripes envies the robins and learns a lesson in generosity as Brownie shares warmth and a nest. The story ends with forgiveness and renewed friendship among birds.
Resinol Ointment heals eczema rashes itching and pimples. Resinol Soap aids cleansing. doctors endorse its 18 year track record. Available in 50c and $1 sizes, with free sample offer by mail from Baltimore.
In Waverly on May 29 special reports list Paul Barrett leaving to supervise boys at the Y M C A for three weeks, while Dr. Jay takes charge of Dr. Korn's office during illness. Memorial exercises for Marshalltown relative arrive, and Waverly school seniors rehearse for June 4 and 5 commencement amid scarlet fever scare.
Orchard Telegram reports Miss Jennie Lee visiting Mrs. BR. Gray in Osage Friday to Monday and Murial Crawford attending a school in Osage visiting home. Prof. Reed and family from Cedar Falls attended a gathering at the L. L. Band home. A tin shower honored Nelle Raudsen at her home. Osage friends of Miss Jennie Pramstad visited the Teter Gisloson home. Mr and Mrs Off Leads visited Jennie Pramstad in Osage. Julia Morse and family visited the Jas Morse home for a birthday party for Hirtle Stella Morse. Orchard school baseball beat a 4 BinenIn township team 16 to 10 at Talon school gym. Sie Iarlis family drove to Osage for visits through Monday. The Central Railroad Company is building a new house on its land for the foreman’s use. Orchard school closes Friday May 29 with a picnic and two homeroom games and various races in the afternoon.
Aplington activities recount a memorial in honor of residents with several locals named such as Guy Stockdale and Mrs 7 7 Van Meter. The text mentions a ceremony at the waterwood park area and social visitors including Mrs Mend and Mrs desste Stock. The fragmentary report references May events and indicates attendance by townsfolk and families.
Dale traveled to Waterloo to see Arthur Mead who underwent an operation at the hospital Wednesday morning. Ada Stoner intended to reach Parkersburg and BLOM Stoner and Bune Day Wo Van Gerpen and wife received visitors from Auntiovita over Sunday.
A series of society notes from Charles City recaps neighbors events including Roy Uraken and wife awaiting a son born May 21, Mrs Orrin Walker hosting LPO Kensings club at her Clark Street home, Miss Marcela Webster visiting from Waterloo, and Marry Iverson of Egeland reported ill. Also mentioned are Frank Shelleday resuming duties at Hauser furniture, the White family welcoming a daughter near Sherman nursery, and the West Kensington club meeting with officer elections led by Miss Clara Schmidt and others.
Fredericksburg May 28 announcement list lists primary candidates for Democrats and Republicans including Bhorif Zegary and Geo TH Jackson. It notes May 10 death of Luther Stansbury after moving to Oklahoma City in 1903. Also mentions commencement exercises and several local obituaries and events, including Levi Miller funeral and Wesp appendicitis operation.
Winthrop Iowa May 28. Mrs H A Jones returns from seven months with son Henry in New Orleans. Sidney Slaughter visits from Willerton. Mrs A Klonus hosts embroidery club. Miss Winifred Norman from Independence visits. Mr and Mrs J B Bean and F L Clancy travel to Sinsinawa Wisconsin. Graduation of Miss Mary Ryan noted. F S Sampson and wife visit from Clear Lake. Irene Teterson visits from Waterloo. Mr and Mrs Kenyon visit in Cen ter. Car Yeager on business in Moline. Miss Burnda Hood visits from Independence. A birth announced for Gilbert Brintnall and wife. Mrs Bessie Brintmall visited. Charles Williams of Dubuque named new third trick man at the C Legrat. I L Wobsen and daughter visit in Dyersville. Ralph A Donkelberg moved his two offices to 4038 West Fourth. Advertisement.
Hazleton May 28 A visiting party including Cyrus Sanffer of Wadena Minnesota arrived Tuesday to stay with the Hoffman family. About twenty Nebraska residents accepted an introduction and enjoyed a meal before resuming regular duties. Mrs Eyoma Wilson later left for Wa.
Local residents address travel visits and family gatherings with Rosa, Miller, Grimm, and Thomagens. A wedding at the Catholic parsonage joins Lena Tenney and Dr. M C Mannion. Hazleton High School holds commencement May 28 with a 15‑member class. Memorial Day features ritual services at the soldiers monument and an afternoon program by Rev Horace Foots.
An advertisement note for a "All Tag Decoration Day" sale at Sinnard Bros Fast and West Side stores. Details are sparse but indicate a promotional event focused on tagged items and discount pricing. No dates or explicit prices are readable.
West Union progress on cement base work around the square continues with grading and crushed rock placement on north and west sides. South Vine street to the depot is being prepared for future paving while the city team opens its baseball season May 39 at Strawberry Point. Mary Miles Mabel Tupper and Arthur Mickelson wed in West Union, with attendants Signa Johnson and Chris Larson, and Dora Johnson playing the wedding march. they plan to live near Elgin.
An old time ad touts GETS-IT as a simple corn cure that removes pains and calluses without harming flesh. It claims no risk from plasters or sharp tools, promises quick relief, and notes availability from Lawrence & Co. Chicago via druggists, 2 shillings a bottle.
May 29 Muscatine Iowa report: death of & F Kleinmeyer once a Wilton resident and Covina California millionaire horse breeder. He died May 12 from a horse kick. His father died from injuries from a horse. His wife died years earlier when horses running away frightened by a streetcar. His 10 year old son Teddy was severely injured in that same accident and has been invalid since. The father kept the boy with him always, living alone on a ranch. He was recently acquitted in a horse theft case, and vowed the boy would remember him as a square man. The suit for 50000 dollars for damages is pending. The pair had a fearful, solitary life on the ranch. The story ends with the boy still near the father.
In a swift accident, Kleinmeyer dies after a fatal injury while safeguarding his son Teddy. The elder’s last hours show a calm vision as his son clings to him. He had long prepared funds and guardianship for Teddy with a will leaving about 1.6 million dollars in staged payments.
Ottumwa man reports dramatic relief after first dose of Mayr’s Wonderful Stomach Remedy. He praises the treatment for stomach, liver, and intestinal issues, urging others to try it and request a free book from the manufacturer in Chicago.
A court files indicate Bank 8 is named as executor and Peter Son is set to be guardian of the boy, detailing appointment actions and responsibilities.
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