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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1913
Page
6
George Deers spent many evenings away from home, wife follows and exposes him at the home of another woman on South Street. Mrs. Jeffers plans adultery charges. Mrs. Hannah Lucas pleads not guilty as both face hearings in police court.
Fragmentary report notes ongoing assistance to a woman from J F Klingman and overseas supporters. The piece mentions slowed appearance improvements and morning activity as part of the recovery narrative. Details remain unclear due to damaged OCR text.
In a district court division a jury was empaneled in Handlan Buck Manufacturing Co. of St. Louis v Waterloo Drop Forge Co. The case involves replevin of drop forge machinery with an amount at risk of 7000 dollars. J T Sullivan represents the plaintiff while Pickett Swisher and Williams Clark represent intervenors and defendants. Several fine law points are involved.
A forty acre tract known as the Pfeifer property in Cedar Falls was bought yesterday by Gibson Bros. Ltd. of Waterloo. The property fronts the old road between Waterloo and Cedar Falls and is described as very valuable with electricity water and all conveniences and an interurban car line running through it.
Grape fruit grows in popularity in Germany and was once rare in the United States. The Christian Science Monitor notes that Germany's diet even once favored tomatoes, reflecting evolving tastes and international fruit trends.
Thin men and women crave a hearty dinner yet gain no weight. The ad claims a Sarat tablet aids nourishment, increasing red blood cells and weight within two weeks. It touts six top food-creating elements, guarantees weight gain, and lists Joden's Pharmacy as a seller.
Ownership of ground along the Cedar river west bank between Fourth and 11th streets remains unsettled. Attorney General Cosson is to visit for a definitive boundary decision at a joint conference, with Lauritzen and Wasson continuing preliminary work and Waterloo Dredging lined up to handle river excavation.
A new monument honors Santos Dumont the French aviator with a bronze winged statue atop a granite shaft unveiled in central Paris. The sculpture has drawn wide admiration from Parisian art circles for its beauty and grandeur.
The Courier and Police bowling teams meet at the Jackman alleys this afternoon. Renorter and Stewart-Simmons clash tonight. Afternoon lineup lists Cuvurier and C Link, Richardson, Kress, Keene, Willey with Hartman La Link and Place as substitutes. Polic e Chief Leighton, Police Judge Meyers, Captain Wagner, Patrolman Morningstar and Patrol Driver Burk named in roster.
City ordinance requires all house movers to obtain permits before moving any building. Under prior policy they moved on wheels without permits. Farnsworth Company caused a trolley wire incident on West Ninth Street gar line. movers claim small buildings need no permit. No action taken yet, but future violations will be prosecuted.
Evangelistic meetings at Emanuel Evangelical Church ended last evening with high attendance and strong interest. The revival received praise for its helpfulness and conversions, and Rev. Rh. Br. Weiner was lauded for his services.
The First Presbyterian church trustees formed a five member committee led by James Black to select a new pastor after Rev H W Reherd resigned effective November. A prepared candidate list will guide the selection, with weeks expected for appointment. Also note church events including a Sunday school supper and Westminster guild meeting.
Mrs. W A Bow en and her daughter hosted guests at 215 Cortlandt Street while recalling distant roots. Mr Buck, who lived on a farm north of Waterloo thirty six years ago, notes the Waterloo and Cedar Falls Union Mill Company building remains the most familiar landmark.
At the Majestic Manager Fenberg arranges to read east coast election returns between acts. The 8:15 PM performance features Lala Serbini in The Baggageman with Case and Rogers, plus Marshall and Tribble act and Kichi Asahi. Viewers learn results before retiring.
The Waterloo Evening Courier ends its six certificate plan and requests only one certificate. Aimed at speeding readers to obtain the Panama and the Canal in Picture and Prose book, the notice promises time and effort saved and urges readers to claim or share certificates before the close.
Rev Jones spoke to pupils and parents at Mean School about the Passion Play. He traced its origin and purpose, described characters and current status, and explained public reception. Attendance was large and the lecture was well received. Principal Prov Messer led the event.
A collection of short items reports on a Saskatoon business trip for J E Armstrong, a bank amendment changing to Security Trust & Savings, a marriage license issued for Charles Streett and Maud Schoeckel, a bridge opening notice, a minor traffic collision with no serious injuries, a kitchen fire at 52 Maple Street, sales trips by L H Weideman for Waterloo Cement Machinery, a Tabernacle Chapter 52 convocation, a business sale of an editing house, funeral arrangements for Mrs Julia Cary, Knights and Ladies of Security meeting, a local family’s winter travel to Long Beach California, and other city briefs.
To remove oil stains from carpets apply a thick paste of fuller's earth and cold water to the soiled area. Let it dry completely then brush away with a stiff brush. The method is simple and uses common cleaning ingredients.
A Waterloo advertisement by Dr Myers German Specialist promises thirty days of free treatment for new patients to prove the value of his therapies for rheumatism nervous debility and urinary diseases among others. The notice claims cures without surgery or anesthesia and urges women and men to consult for various conditions at 7121 2 Sycamore Street near the hotel.
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