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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1913
Page
3
A fire alarm reported at 16 40 Saturday evening described a gas fire at 114 Merriman Street near an abandoned residence. Firemen found a twisted gas meter and an open jet burning briskly but extinguished quickly with little damage. The text notes the building had housed a colored family until Saturday and includes an unrelated contractor advertisement with an address change.
A large auction sale of the Galloway farm and stock will be held Wednesday and Thursday November 6 and 7. The sale starts at 2 p m each day with many spectators expected to attend the event and witness the disposition of the farm's stock.
Ad text offers delivery and price deals with a focus on savings. Mentions a location in Indiana and a Marsh-Price Building contact at phone 936. Includes vague phrases about orders, advertising, and service terms.
Short items from Waterloo include school foundation work in Galloway addition and ward project progress. Area residents attend meetings in Chicago, Seattle, and Cedar Falls while warrants cashing issues ease. A notable rescue by Policeman Douglas follows a runaway cab horse near the Illinois Central depot.
Des Moines Ta Catholic clergyman Nugent today declined the post of consul at Jerusalem. The appointment had been offered by Secretary Bryan and announced from Washington. Details were released by officials at 300 Russell Building.
An advertisement by Dr. Myers, a German specialist, promises quick, complete cures for blood poisons skin diseases nervousness urinary enlargement and acula discharge with no charge if a failure occurs. It touts unlimited experience, free consultation, and examination with full information available by mail or call at 612 3-2 Sycamore St Waterlose Ta.
Frank Wuench and his wife both eighty three were found in a gas filled room at 2119 Crystal street by their grandson Frank Welch. A gas jet was partly open and the man reclined in a chair while the woman lay on a bed. The grandchild reported the scene and investigators noted the gas flame flickered out after a vigil overnight. Meritol White Liniment ad promotes sore throat chest pains and cold relief with a recommended plaster use.
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