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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1911
Page
12
In Exter a young dentist opens parlors but patrons vanish after a prior fatal dental accident. A traveling Professor Donaldson promises painless extractions and cheap false teeth, fleecing residents until the ruse collapses.
Humboldt inspector C Ottozon reports market vendors selling under standard weights for produce. Apples and potatoes weighed fairly, but other fruits fall short. Mayor Rector and the inspector urge public protection, warning vendors not to repeat. no fines yet unless future violations occur.
Miss Frances Miller, an assistant to Rev W A Sunday in Waterloo, denounces spooning as a prevalent vice among Springfield society youths. She urges reform and prudence, telling girls at a Springfield Presbyterian meeting to resist such behavior for respect and virtue. About 750 girls attended, with a cornet solo by Mrs F R Stover. Postmaster Law plans riot-act readings to calm depositors at the bank opening.
Straebel's Music House at 219-921 Fifth Street East launches a piano clearance sale with new instruments 10 to 30 percent off and used piano values not considered. The sale aims to make room for new arrivals, store open evenings, with further details on page 4. An item on an African gorilla notes its large size and weight around 400 pounds.
Tomorrow brings the opening of Waterlow's Postal Savings Bank at the federal building. Mun Ber, money order chief, will head the banking department and faces nerves with Mrs. Munger's support. Local officials and Postmaster Law view the event as routine, while Munger jokes about armed precautions and bank robbers.
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