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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1913
Page
6
A club evening featured papers on education. W Wallace analyzed the school system and vocational trends noting kindergarten specialization and limited breadth. He suggested high school vocational courses as best. Miss Grant reviewed the Montessori method with Miss Sweeney detailing its applied principles for individual interest.
Citizens Gas and Electric has completed laying many gas mains in Hagerman Downing and Galloway additions and is installing more on Kingsley Hammond Forest Hertel avenues and Ninth Street West. The new mains supplement older lines as settlements expand and demand increases. A rapid push aims to finish before winter.
Two cows were killed by a locomotive near the Shoemaker Van Pelt Mayne dairy farm between Waterloo and Cedar Falls around 10 p.m. Last night. The farm superintendent checked his herd at noon today and reported none missing.
Word received from Mrs. E Park that her mother Mrs. J E Rutledge is seriously ill in Cameron Missouri after a paralysis stroke. She is wholly speechless with only a nod to answer questions and remains conscious while recognizing relatives.
Pain in back and rheumatism affect thousands daily. Foley Kidney Pills start working from the first dose, exerting direct action on the kidneys and bladder to dispel pain and torment. For sale by all dealers.
James Ryan and C P Hertache, leaders of the clairvoyant ring, were convicted in Judge Walkers court for swindling Mrs. Hope L. McEddowney of New Salem Wisconsin out of 16600. Ryan, alias Prof Chas T Crane, operated under Bertsche with profits shared and police protection alleged.
Mayor R C Thompson studies a new state law enabling Waterloo to adopt building regulations and appoint an inspector. An earlier effort failed under prior law, but recent legislation may allow a building ordinance soon. The move aims to regulate home construction for quick sale and protect public welfare.
Advertises Kellogg's Sanitone Wafers as a powerful nerve tonic for men and women, claiming to restore vigor, ambition, and happiness. Offers free trial boxes and guarantees, urging purchase through druggists and a mail coupon. Includes pricing for boxes and direct mail address in Battle Creek Michigan.
The regular one dollar size Kellogg’s Sanstone Wafers are for sale in Waterloo at H. W. Taggart on Commercial Street and by B. W. Schuneman & Co. at 228 East Fourth Street.
Waterloo park commissioners have received a $600 modern playground apparatus to place in Cedar River park, Lafayette park, Prospect park, and Gates park. Installation will begin soon with most equipment set this fall and the remainder next spring after touring state model playgrounds for ideas.
A fox terrier with white body and brown ears was found exhausted after following an automobile and handed to humane officer Mrs. L. C. Burkitt. The stray has likely traveled far from home. Nearby notices advertise a Bazaar First M supper on Friday Nov 21.
Miss Maude Dillman of Dayton Ohio, national secretary of the 3 C E Society of the Brethren church, will speak tomorrow afternoon at 2 30 in Waterloo.
In the church parlors at 6 30 p m the young ladies of the First Brethren church will meet Miss Billman at a luncheon in the church dining room.
Charles City officials move to start a market place and to maintain a rest room for women and children accompanying market traders. A Birmingham testimonial touts Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for asthma relief, noting its effectiveness in easing throat and chest discomfort.
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