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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1914
Page
9
The article surveys how Iowa's workmen's compensation act raises numerous legal questions. It covers when the law applies to teachers chauffeurs and others and notes that some groups like doctors lawyers and ministers are excluded. It also discusses employers insurance duties and the availability of copies of the law.
The Waterloo Courier reports ownership, management, and circulation data required by the 1934 act. Owners listed include Hartman A W Corton T P Myers and J Hartman with J Hartman as editor and W Hartman as publisher. The statement notes no large bondholders and provides the publisher’s sworn affirmation and notary seal dated October 1, 1934.
An old advertisement touts Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur for darkening gray hair and stopping dandruff. It claims natural-looking results after several applications and offers ready-made product for 59 cents, with sale by H. W. Tagnart.
Dumont residents report the W C T U gathering at Mrs Geo Brown's home with a brief program and refreshments. Pearl Maker is named postmistress designate Rev Hill moves to Bon Air, Rev J P Davis to Stout as new residing pastor. Auto purchases noted and travelers plans include visits to eastern states and Washington DC.
Mrs. Geo. Lorimer visited Brandon for a short stay with her mother Mrs. Christopher. Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Woodly of Kenwood Park visited relatives in town over Sunday. Ross Long returned to his home in the area.
An ad describes external abdominal applications for expectant mothers, notably a product named Mothers Friend. It claims relief from strain during pregnancy and promotes a booklet from Bradfield Regulator Co. offering more pregnancy guidance.
A Cedar Rapids resident visited his cousin Mrs Jim McKinler. Mrs Will Swain and her daughter Miss Flossie spent Saturday in Waterloo. Mirg Clifford Broeffle of Brandan returned home after a brief visit with her Urbana parents. Mrs Todd and Urbana mother were guests in the O J Fisher home this week. The first lecture course will begin Friday evening at the M E Church.
H R Van Gerpen has sold the Clarence hardware business he bought last spring and seeks a new location. The family stays at Grundy Center. Work starts on the Harken cellar by C Wilike and crew. Mrs Ambros Garrick of Webster City visits Charley Garrick's home. Chas Willeke starts tile work ahead of schedule due to high demand.
John Rummel left Saturday for Oregon. Mrs. M L Helman went Saturday for a few days visit with Dubuque relatives. Mr and Mrs Marie returned Wednesday from Wisconsin where they spent several weeks with their daughter Mrs Guiney. Mrs Mason of Waterloo visited the past few days with Mrs Everding. J Jo McDevitt left Tuesday for McGregor to attend his brother's wedding. Mr and Mrs J Mobbs are visiting relatives at Adrian Missouri.
Oct 1 update lists Tay Van Orsdal settling an 80 acre farm he bought. William Pray traveled to Albert Lea on business. Mrs William Hind left for Longmont California to visit her daughter Mrs Pred Reed and family. Mrs Dora Norton has been at Sheldon for a year.
Friday to Sunday brought a string of social visits and incidents. Jay Householder fractured a bone after a buggy accident. Mrs. Nellie Race and Lena Qmierian visited Eldora and Dows friends. Miss Pauline Sureder returned to Des Moines for school. Reverends Norton Felter and Felt er visited relatives en route from Cedar Rapids. Hartman injured when a ladder fall near his hay stack. expects a full recovery. McLaren family welcomed a daughter. Whlenhopp to preach at Walled Brethren Church Sunday. A local politician warns independence could threaten the US, favoring restraint over naval bases or foreign control.
The Bristow area reports the sale of H. M. Bunker’s residence to Herman Niehaus for about 4000 dollars, covering roughly four acres. Purchaser plans to move to town in spring. Local remodeling continues including porches around multiple houses while schoolhouse work advances. Mrs. McNeilus seeks medical consultation in Rochester. A gift shower honors Mrs. Lyla Gilson Ashworth. Local movements include Mrs. Jones and Lena Johnson visiting relatives, and Mrs. Klinck set to attend the International Dry Farming Congress in Wichita. Sunday sees Rev. Wolfington in town.
Washington October 1 Republican leader Mang opposed the Philippine independence bill and said he favored retaining supremacy on the Pacific. He warned that without the Philippines the far east and far west would clash, and that the islands would soon belong to another country within ten years.
Ely bowlers form a new Mer rhanta Bowling League meeting at Thorsen Alleys to perfect the organization. Six teams have applied but not filled. openings exist for bowlers without teams. League play starts next Monday with games on Monday Wednesday and Friday evenings. an afternoon season with cakes on Tuesday and Thursday is planned. Represented firms include Repass Auto Smith Liebig Hillman Fowler Co Miller Bragg Co Model Laundry and Morgan Sullivan. A weekly schedule will be set this evening and a year schedule adopted soon.
The Waterloo Evening Courier and Reporter dedicates Thursday October 8 to a special Waterloo Cattle Congress exposition report. The paper urges broad cooperation to inform Northeastern Iowa about the event and its economic impact on the cattle industry and allied interests.
Independence Oct 7 The jury in the forgery case of Harle A Kiefer found him not guilty after hours of deliberation. He was accused of signing C H Gilbert’s name and his own to a note for about 1650 dollars, with the note totaling 174 10 with interest. The case hinged on intent to defraud and venue issues were argued prior to the verdict. The Canary Islands report large consignments of onion seed.
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