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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1914
Page
11
An old advertisement touts Diapepin as the quickest harmless relief for stomach distress. It claims the product digests food, settles upset stomachs, and restores comfort in minutes, priced at fifty cents for a large case.
Des Moines reports three native herds infected with foot and mouth disease, linked to Chicago shipments. Gallagher and Scanlon herds were killed, Stevens herd affected, and contamination fears rise over Jackson county water. Federal inspectors to kill Maquoketa area herd. Stanwood slaughter ongoing. Oxford Junction losses total about 6360 dollars for 110 cattle 118 hogs and 18 sheep.
Roy Johnson known as Kid Johnson, a lightweight boxer, will meet a Milwaukee boy in a six round bout on Thanksgiving in Platteville Wisconsin. Johnson works as a bell boy at the Russell Lamson hotel and has a varied boxing background.
Noted American illustrator Joe Leyendecker, born in Germany and educated in Chicago, is touring with two paintings on display at the Waterloo Overland Company Garage. The works Model 80 and Model 81 Overland, valued at 1000 dollars each, remain on exhibit through the week, attracting business interest and art lovers alike.
Dr. Irwin IL Richards, longtime South Africa missionary, spoke at Westminster Presbyterian on the economics of missions. He cited Africa’s vast scale, Congo power, and Zambezi progress, urging aid as essential, and offered views on race origins while noting ongoing outreach in Cedar Falls La Porte City and other towns.
Central association directors delayed in Burlington as Waterloo and Cedar Rapids reps arrive. Informal talks centered on salary limits for four veteran players with remaining spots filled by younger players. Manager reactions mixed with opposition from Waterloo Cedar Rapids and Keokuk. one player reportedly earned $304.
Des Moines reports alarm over foot and mouth disease across six Iowa counties as a federal order halts serum production. Plants destroy products in process since Nov 1 and cannot buy hogs for serum, draining all twelve Iowa plants. Hog losses mount. Anamosa Reformatory faces cholera in a 300 hog herd with no serum, and Dr. Gibson notes outbreaks statewide. Recovery may take 30 to 60 days after lifting the ban.
Red Cross calls for immediate donations to fund relief in Europe. Local banks and churches have contributed, totaling 158.02 to date, and the appeal urges the public to forward funds promptly to Red Cross headquarters for swift use in aiding wounded and families separated by war.
Anamosa Iowa November 18 Robertt Johnson longtime plaintiff in the Jones county calf case which began in 1874 and ran for twenty years died at the home of his brother near Jefferson He was 77 years old The death was unexpected and occurred at his brother's home
Britannia lodge No 28 entertained four grand officers from the Grand Order of the Sons of St George Illinois jurisdiction at a banquet. James Leonard welcomed guests. M H Williams presided as toastmaster. Eight candidates were initiated at Carpenter Hall after officers were installed. Since March, Iowa chapters have formed in Cedar Rapids Ottumwa Sioux City and Des Moines.
Announcement for Degree of Honor No 60 a brief business meeting at the G A R hall Thursday evening followed by social entertainment all members urged to attend and bring a friend refreshments will be served
Seventy five percent of businessmen cite English knowledge as key for employees including spelling and punctuation. Stenographers rush to $4 a week ads, while many trained in shorthand and typing struggle financially. Director Edward Rynearson reports Pittsburgh reactions stressing English, bookkeeping, penmanship and shorthand as top needs for education reform.
Digestive troubles stem from acidity and fermentation. Drugs often fail. bisulated magnesia in water after meals neutralizes acid and stops fermentation. Since its discovery by a renowned specialist it is widely used in hospitals and by doctors as a standard digestion aid.
A fragmented OCR notice details a YWCA meeting with Irene Sheppherd and related activities. Mentions a drill, folk dances, and exhibitions, plus a March afternoon gathering at a school with a speaker and sundry refreshments.
Prof Bow and Bailey of Cedar Rapids, noted bird authors and lecturers, will speak on Iowa birds at Westminster Presbyterian on Thursday. The event honors Greater Iowa week and includes special attractions at the church. Meanwhile two patients are quarantined for suspected contagious illness and a group of Outlook Grace Church women held a kitchen shower for Grandma Barnes, who is elderly and aided by the group.
The trustees of the Greek church in Waterloo elected officers: James Costas president George Christ vice president Peter Vayaunos secretary and John Trovas treasurer. A further meeting is planned for the first of the month to discuss more church plans.
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