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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1911
Page
5
National Education Association forms a committee to study standards for training teachers and funding rural schools. Plans include state aid, free high schools for nonresidents, standardized rural curricula, and supervisors for each district to raise school quality nationwide.
The Cristal Ganitee announces a new nemisement lineup with acts by AL Sloreine, featuring Life Raver and the Matching Girl, Bannister and Vis var, plus performances by Vsenne Singer and McGrath Yoeman. Two new imation pictives are promised along with a rare Baang Wwe.
A fragmented notice lists neighborhood Bible classes and attendee names including Mrs ACT Chadwick on Rien Street and Mrs Chatfield at 606 Independence Avenue. Other entries include Mrs TM Evans at Sncan Avenue and Mrs Walker on Western Avenue with several street and time references.
The Tuesday Endire plans a meeting with Mrs. L. on Broadway November 2 at 2 o'clock. L. O. TM No. 28 holds a regular basin meeting November 21 with initiation and a luncheon for members and husbands. J. Cass reports a new owl rail service may start to operate late at night to aid travelers, though timing and cost plans are still being finalized. Several lodge, church, and Masonic events are announced including a thimble bee, charity drive, and a convention meeting scheduled for soon.
Rev H G Beeman leads a sermon series on People of the Bible Who Walk the Streets of Watertown as seven join the church. Home Coming will include a 6 50 supper served by church ladies, a short program of songs, and a social hour.
Notice repeats caution about fever inspection with reassurance that no epidemic of typhoid is noted in Waterloo this pall. Public health advisory urges vigilance while reporting remains routine and calm.
As typhoid fever cases rise in Cedar Falls officials urge extreme caution with Cedar River water below a pollution point Two deaths have occurred and authorities hope to halt further infections A pastor spoke to a large crowd about the churchs first anniversary and improving membership Hunters are cautioned against drinking river water Artesian wells supply the citys water and officials warn of possible temporary river pumping if an emergency occurs
President Mudge or the wl wb Pornibeau visiting Waterloo would see inadequate depot facilities as Rock Island and Chicago Great Western trains arrive. About 225 people waited, with 59 to 80 on the platform and others in the baggage room. Weather was unfavorable for those standing outside during the busy Saturday afternoon traffic.
Dr. T. C. McManus of the state board of health estimates about 25 typhoid cases in Waterloo with several convalescent, totaling about 50 since the season began. He notes the figures are not epidemic level for a city of 30,000 and urges caution with Cedar River ice to prevent contamination.
Sunday morning services in the county jail were led by H W Thomas and his Sunday school class from the First Baptist church. The talk drew from Daniel with personal testimonies from the inmates. Flicken sang Where Will You Spend Eternity. One prisoner testified to accepting the Christian faith. There are seven prisoners in the jail. Meetings are biweekly and involve different churches.
T A Davis a strikebreaker machinist at Illinois Central shops was arrested after a complaint of two gangs of strikebreakers disturbing the peace on East Fourth Street. Police found him with knuckles and he said they were for self protection. Bail was set at 25 dollars and trial postponed to Tuesday morning November 21 in police court.
For the fifth time this term a jury has been out all night in the case of C. P. Bratnober versus The Iowa Tank and Site Co. The jury returned a sealed verdict at 9 o clock Sunday morning, reportedly for 2079.42 in favor of the plaintiff. The suit grew from lumber bought by the defendant and a dispute over settlement terms and shipment delays. The court adjourned with no cases left to trial today, but the jury will return for work tomorrow. Court Bailiff H. W. Burk has had many all night sessions this term.
In Evansville Indiana on November 20 wives of farmers in southern Indiana and western Kentucky formed a turkey trust to refuse selling due to low prices. The report notes Mrs Mary Wartman a dressmaker has moved to 1212 Randolph Street and lists phone 1602.
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