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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1911
Page
4
Waterloo West notes urge cleanliness and regular attendance, attributing disease control to neatness and timely washing. Dr. Rickler donates mounted animals for science lab as enrollment reaches 7,903 for the month ending Nov 24, up 120 from last year, with 281 in high school.
The excerpt argues that without minimal encouragement at home many students lose a crucial chance in life, facing blame for their circumstances and suffering as a result. It emphasizes the impact of familial support on educational outcomes and personal development.
Steward Fouteh nine year old son of Mr and Mrs J W Fouteh of Waterloo died last evening after a five week decline. He suffered serious injuries in a runaway accident last February and never fully recovered. He was born in Denver Colorado and lived in Waterloo 14 years, attending Hawthorne school. The family includes three other sons, John a fireman Hugh and DeWain welders. Funeral planned for Friday afternoon at the ree Methodist church.
Elmer Hoefnagle, after 13 years as a messenger for American Express between Waterloo and Albert Lea, has become a regular brakeman with Conductor Tom Joyce on the Illinois Central. He passed his exam at Dubuque and will run Waterloo to Albert Lea and back, with trips to Freeport and a 24 hour layover in Waterloo. Hoefnagle is a Waterloo Business College graduate and regarded as a capable railroad man. Sherwood’s opened at noon Thanksgiving.
The Dubuque Times Journal notes Archbishop Keane named Rev Timothy Mc Elliott as assistant pastor to Rev Father Wanley of Waterloo, effective Friday. Mc Elliott, previously assisting at Clinton with Dean McLaughlin, is a St Joseph’s College alumnus ordained last June and will aid Father Hanley. Also notes Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy for colds and grip, sold by dealers.
Judge C J Ransier of Independence will sit in Des Moines next February as appraiser in the proposed sale of the Des Moines water plant. The supreme court will assign an outside judge to preside over the February term in this county. Judge Platt set for hearing the case of Neil McDougall administrator against Citizens Gas and Electric and Corn Belt Telephone, involving the electrocution death of Forrest D. McDougall. jury to be called first day.
New York notices report refined sugar prices falling ten cents per hundred pounds. A personal debt disclaimer states no responsibility for debts contracted by wife Matilda Obenchain. An Oregon reader praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for whooping cough and colds. Wizard Carpet Clean advertised. corner want ads noted.
The Sam S. Wright debate at Upper Iowa University in Fayette drew a packed chapel audience. The Zothegathean team won two to one over the Philomathean group in a spirited session on whether the federal government should own and operate all interstate railroads. Judge turnout included Supt H A Moore and C R Rohde with Rev J P Van Horn of Oelwein, who traveled from Cedar Rapids to preside. The event featured S Wright’s annual $26 award, inaccessible in person due to travel, while E T Gough stood out among the debaters.
Revival services at St Pauls M E church report growing interest and steady attendance. Mr For sythe extended the invitation to accept Christ and several responded, signaling a harvest of souls before the campaign ends. Delegations from Waterloo Gasoline Engine company foundry and Linden M E church plan to attend in full on upcoming evenings.
Thanksgiving cards were held in Des Moines post office after being decorated with tinsel. A department rule, in effect for months, bans decorated cards in the mails unless properly protected by envelopes. Eliminate dust in sweeping by using Wizard Carpet Clean.
A Delightful Rock Island Texas presents a home as more than wealth its value lies in winter sun and Gulf Breezes cooling summers offering a wholesome living appeal for residents seeking comfort and climate friendly surroundings.
A promotional note extols Rock Inland Texas as a superior place to reside with good schools churches and friendly neighbors. It claims the town lies 76 miles from Houston and presents itself as the Chicago of the Southwest with favorable living conditions and absence of sunstrokes fevers or malaria.
Our trip leaves Waterloo on Tuesday December with a 4:30 departure. Special rate of 37.50 includes free Pullman creepers both ways. Dealers in Texas land invite you to join December 6 excursion to see and buy, promising a pleasurable and profitable trip.
Night report to Chief by Sergeant Wm. Holicroft covers twelve hours ending Nov. 28 1941. Three prisoners arrested Wednesday were sentenced two days for intoxication and vagrancy after guilty pleas. Chief Dinneen jokes about large Thanksgiving guest turnout at the city hall. Mrs. L. B. Arnold of Denver endorses Champlain’s Cough Remedy and notes its relief for coughs colds and bronchial trouble. For sale by all dealers.
Edward Lt. Pfaizgraf of Waterloo and Maud L. Kober of La Porte City appear in a marriage license notice. Other names include Leslie A. Hooker of Hoopeston and Til, and Merion F. Armentroust of Waterloo.
The State of Iowa Black Hawk County announces a sheriff sale on December 9 1911 at 10 oclock am at Waterloo court house for cash to settle a special execution in favor of J M Hurley against A Hulderson Iown. Personal property described as One day more seven years old as needed to satisfy writ plus costs. F M Shores Sheriff of Black Hawk County Iowa dated November 9 1911. Sager Sweet Sager, Plaintiff's Attorneys.
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