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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1914

Page

11

Mystery Woman Sought in Hugging Murder Case

Police, led by Captain Wagner, believe a mystery woman connected to Richard E Hugging's murder holds the key. Despite descriptions, inquiries, and an alleged threatening letter read by informant James Keebush, no such person has been located. Night conditions were clear as investigators search for the suspect and any letter sender.

Richard E. Hugging Huex Los Wagner James Keebush

Additional Want Ads from Waterloo Courier

A compilation of miscellaneous ads listing items for sale and services. Multiple households seek help for light housekeeping, child care, and general chores. Goods offered include furniture, sewing machines, kitchen cabinets, carpets, and an Empire automobile, with prices and contact details across locations in Waterloo.

Vine St Ray Standish Notic Jefferson Waterloo Auto & Supply Co

Y Campaign Slower Than Expected At YMCA

The YMCA campaign for new members yielded only eleven new signups and thirty two renewals, totaling 254 members. Rain hampered efforts but organizers remain optimistic under Secretary Burns, aiming for a thousand members this winter as other cities post stronger results.

Young Men's Christian Association Aplrit Burns

Prince of Wales Fund Reaches 13060000 in London

London Oct 6 The Prince of Wales fund has reached 13060000 and the prince thanks contributors. He notes funds should be spent to relieve civil distress through productive channels such as schemes for male and female employment and industrial training rather than dole.

London Prince of Wales Fund T Trust Doles

Dismissal of German General von Moltke over strategy

London reports state Lieut. Gen. Helmuth von Moltke has been removed from command of the German general staff by the emperor after a clash over strategy. The dispatch says the emperor wanted to detach airships and aircraft for an attack on England, but Moltke argued most aircraft were needed in Europe.

London Helmuth von Maltke Amsterdam Daily Call von Moltke England Europe

Wife Seeks Divorce Over Cruel Treatment in Iowa

Emily A. Oster sues Edward B. Oster for divorce asserting cruel treatment since their Nov. 15, 1911 marriage. She alleges health decline after birth of daughter on Nov. 30, 1912, and that he forced her to assist on the Butler county rented farm. She seeks custody of the child, $50 attorney fees, $10 weekly alimony, and $100 for clothing and support.

Emily A. Oster Edward Oster Butler County

Spain Maintains Neutrality Despite War

Washington reports Portugal and Spain will not alter their stance as Spain continues neutrality. A nationwide canvass by a leading newspaper indicates broad public support for remaining neutral.

Washington, D. C Spain

Waterloo Cattle Congress Exposition News In Waterloo

The Waterloo Evening Courier and Reporter announces a special issue next Thursday October to preview the Waterloo Cattle Congress. The paper asks for cooperation from all residents to make the edition especially attractive and informative about the congress and related interests.

Waterloo Waterloo Evening Courley and Reporter Northeastern

Sayan Urges All Peace Plan With Von Bernstorff

Washington October 1 The meeting between Count von Bernstorff German ambassador and Secretary Bryan at the state department sparks speculation of renewed efforts to end the European war. The diplomat brought copies of peace treaties to Berlin and may have been asked to forward them. Negotiations with Japan have already begun.

Washington Count von Bernstorf State Department Bryan Bing Europe Altho I New York Berlin Germany United States Japan

Town Talk includes weddings and obits in local notes

Town, business and social notes report a Des Moines legal visit by C J Rudolphig, a marriage license issued to Jacob A Geiger and Beulah M Lindner in Waterloo and Waverly, funeral services for Nicholas Gales, Board of Trade directors meeting, and family visits across Waterloo, Glenwood, Des Moines, and Washington D C with residents traveling or hosted by local households. Administrative papers name James Register as administrator for Bert Hastmen estate.

Jacob A. Geiger Waterloo Beulah M. Lindner Waverly Nicholas Gales Gilbertville Board of Trade Clud Rooms Bert Hastmen James Register Eastman Waverlys

Card of Thanks for Mrs H A Gibson Family Note

Public thanks expressed for assistance during illness and death of Mrs H A Gibson. Visitors, flowers, and support acknowledged by Mr and Mrs DL Rankin Tessie Graham and Frank Graham.

H. A. Gibson DL. Rankin Tessie Graham Frank Graham

Big Salvation Army Rally Planned at Local Barracks

The Salvation Army corps schedules a large rally at the barracks on Wednesday evening. Brigadier Robert Mubbin and Des Moines bandmaster Booth will attend. Brig. Mubbin will conduct the meeting and inspect local officers' books at 225 142 Fifth Street East.

Salvation Army Nebraska Robert Mubbin Booth Des Moines Salvation Army Band Rpsides Fifth Street East Brig. Dubbin

Ticket Agent William T. Brown Praised for Cedar Valley Appointment

William T. Brown, veteran of 20 years with the Chicago Great Western, is named ticket clerk on the Cedar Valley line succeeding Alta Woodford. He will oversee waiting station operations and duties as a front office staff member.

William T. Brown Chicago Great Western Railway Cedar Valley Alta Woodford Mr Brown Gomi Western

Boost in restaurant prices hits five cent items

A focal restaurant displayed a price card with five cent increases on several menu items including cold rows, bowl and pork, cold boiled kam gid Tonge, Hauerger ant briek oohvese sarulwichus, and lain end bacod omelet, signaling a rise in food costs.

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Germans Report Victory Over Russ

Berlin reports by wireless from Sayville that German forces under General von Poten captured St Mibbel after a hard fight, with 3,900 prisoners and 15 cannon seized. Russians deserted Suwalki and Augustow on the east Prussian frontier. many French troops perished in the ruins.

Berlin Sayville de Das Gen von Toten Bart St. Mibbel Augustone Pruesian Gortnung Austriui

Desperate Fighting Reported Around Bakalargr Vo

Petrograd dispatch says on Oct 6 Russian general headquarters reports continued offensive fire on enemy positions along the frontier reinforced by Koenigsberg troops. Desperate fighting is described near Bakalargr wo as artillery bombardments intensify.

Petrograd Koenigsberg Bakalargr Wo

Wessing submarine wreck dials amid Corsican port lies

An incomplete Molinhifit submarine built near Spezia for the Russian government was found at Hastia, Corsica. Commanded by Lieut. Angulo Hellini, the retired officer reportedly faced a discipline issue over neutral attitude during the war.

Rome London BMT Spenia Hastia France Corsica Spezia Angulo Hellini

Peace Sunday Fund Opens with Large Promises

Peace Sunday contributions arrive at Red Cross headquarters. Promises are expected to be large with personal checks of 1000 dollars from Mrs. Edson Bradley of Washington and Anna G. Lewis of Philadelphia.

PEACE Washington, D Red Cross Edson Bradley Washington Anna G. Lewis Philadelphia

Bank Clerks and Missionary Group Plans Meetings

The Waterloo Bank Clerks association will meet this evening at Leavitt and Johnson National Bank. Emanuel Evangelical church Woman's Missionary League holds its monthly meeting and quarterly social in the church parlors at 2720 tomorrow afternoon. All ladies and young people are invited. After the business session refreshments will be served and social time enjoyed.

Waterloo Bank Asso Satlan Courk Leavitt & Johnson Naional Bank Woman's Missionary LM of Emanuel Evangelical Association Church

Alabama mine blast near Ensley claims twelve dead

At the Mulga mines near Ensley the Woodwari Tron company suffered a pocket gas explosion last night. Sixteen men were buried. nine bodies have been removed with twelve fatalities reported and the removal of others underway.

Birmingham Ala Ise Tein Mulga Woodwari Tron Company Ensley

Disaster at Sea Report on British Cruiser Losses

Reports from London dated October detail Admiralty findings on the sinking of the British cruisers Cressy and Hogue and the Aboukir on September 22. The Aboukir loss is given as 510 dead, the Cr present 561, and the Hogue 702, with the sinking described as a disaster.

ST London Kir Cressy Hogue Admiralty Ty Aboukir

Temperature readings and minutes from Buchanan Opti cal group

Temperature data shows readings labeled midnight to 1 pm with noted minimums and maximums for yesterday. The record includes multiple figures such as 54 and 64, with several inconsistent or garbled entries likely from OCR.

Buchanan Optical Company

Funeral services for Johnson set for Floyd visit

Funeral services for Johnson will be held tomorrow at 8 30 at the home and a special train will leave at 10 for Floyd where services are at 2 44 pm. Train returns after the funeral and regular transportation is required.

Iq Johnson Floyd

Beauty Fashions Through Ancient Hair and Skin Tricks

In ancient Rome and Greece women tinted exvirows and faces with dyes and powders, wore false hair, and employed maids to smooth wrinkles. They used perfumes, white of egg and goose grease, and even blue dye to darken or alter eye color, tracing origins to Italy and Lucrezia Borgia’s era of changing hair colors.

Italy

The Danger of Long Summer Separations

A study on marital strain as husbands and wives endure voluntary separations during vacations. It traces how absence tests fidelity and patience, noting loneliness for the left behind and the lure of personal pleasures for the traveler. The piece weighs the emotional toll, pride, and possible erosion of marriage over weeks and months.

Mauser Alwaya Tina Bik Jong Trish Che Vt Ind Howe Henardtoys Katy Koston

A Cuugies saint del will bring tee BULLS

A cryptic OCR fragment mentions a Cuugies saint and a Bulls team, implying a sports or local note about a figure or mascot bringing good luck or attendance for the Bulls.

Apples Sell for 20 Cents a Bushel in Waterloo

Report from western New York on apple prices and harvest trends. Apples of fair quality fetch 35 to 40 cents per peck, about 1.60 a bushel, with many trees bearing 6 to 20 bushels per tree. Observers note shade use and traveler-refreshment features amid cautious market expectations.

Waterloo Joe Mast 5Th Street P.O Fifth Street P.O. O'Cedarofi New York Tostead Apple Rees

Skitch Washing Aid Promises Easy, No-Scrub Refresh

Jagged ad text claims SKITCH cuts wash time and cleans clothes with minimal effort. It touts a one cent to eleven cent price range, defends safety, and promises grocery availability with a Milwaukee Wisconsin address for the offer.

Sritch Penn Ghai Awe Milwaukie Wisconsin

Waterloo West teacher injured in wrist accident

Miss Cory Blink, supervisor at Waterloo West, broke her right wrist after a branch fell on her while leaning against a tree in the school yard. The incident occurred Sunday afternoon at Janesville, with Miss Ballantyne and four other West High teachers present. She received prompt care and is expected to recover fully.

Cory Blink Mus Waterloo West Janesville Miss Hiss West High Jess Ballane Pha Hny

Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound Awarded By Letters

A letter from Mrs. Martin Heavie of Plover Iowa praises Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for curing her 13 year old daughter's troubled menstrua tion cycle after five bottles. The ad claims hundreds of grateful letters and urges women to seek the remedy, with confidential advice from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn, Massachusetts.

Plover Iowa Smalchiki Lydia BE. Pinkham Martin Heavie Lydia B. Pink Lydia E. Pinkham Lydia Pinkham Medicine Co Lyon Mass

Waterloo Visit Shows German Specialist Healed James Spence

James Spence formerly of Waterloo visits his hometown, praising Dr Myers, the German specialist, for curing his lifelong chronic kidney disease and rheumatism after earlier failed treatments. He credits the physician and assistants for his recovery, noting Waterloo’s fortune in having such a clinician.

James Spence Watering Dodge Waterloo Myers Spence Gays Snence Dr. Myers Bost Jalex Jeftora Ofie Syratore St Watertoo Elerel Cs

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