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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1911
Page
12
Jacobe Irene, a Nebraska bred cow, holds the greatest long distance record in milk and butter fat production. Owned by Hon. A. O. Auten of Jerseyville, Alabama, she yielded 960 pounds of butter fat annually, with one year approaching 1,200 pounds through careful care and feeding.
Judge Platt refused two divorce decrees amid claims of improper waivers and insufficient grounds. In Dunlevy vs Dunlevy the husband’s time waiver blocked action. in Hall vs Hall the wife’s cruelty claim lacked enough cause. The judge warned against conspiracies to sever marriage and urged full proof from both sides.
Olin Hukill of University of Iowa returns home to spend Sunday with his father Tof A Hukill. Dr Marquis of Cedar Ramis spoke to about one hundred men on the Men and Religion movement at the U M A auditorium with evident enthusiasm. Mrs R T Withey of Mason City recovers from a midweek automobile wagon collision, likely leaving a permanent injury. I M Pawlsen, a prominent Herville lawyer, buys Harry Lichty’s residence at 24 Franklin Street and will relocate his family in three weeks as the Lichty family moves to 704 Fourth Street amid other local notes. Sue Daily hints from Paris.
The First National bank handed out red-bound slates to visitors today. Nearly 900 were given this morning and about the same this afternoon. Evangelical Morning subject is A Binding Contract and Evening subject Hiding in the Stuff. Walner Street Baptist Bible school morning and noon activities. Evening sermon series continues with First Things titled The First City of Sin.
Ketly, chairman of the board of police and fire commissioners, announced two examinations this morning. One set for police positions on October 25 and another for fire department vacancies on October 2. Examinations begin at 7 o'clock each evening. No vacancies or waiting applicants exist currently. unofficial word suggests some exam takers may gain positions soon. All candidates are on a three month probation and must pass written and physical tests. Applicants must be between 21 and 40 years old and at least 5 feet 7 inches tall.
All members are asked to meet at 2 o clock tomorrow afternoon at Sister Belle Shaffner's home to attend her funeral services.
The two French balloonists Dupont and Dubonnet, after a 48 hour high altitude flight from Mingo Iowa, pass Waterloo en route to New York aboard the Great Western railway. They report near suffocation from cold and thin air, hunger for food, desire for sleep, and plan to reunite with wives in New York before visiting Niagara Falls.
Funeral services for Mrs. Belle Shaffner who died suddenly yesterday morning will be held tomorrow at 2 20 PM at the home 719 Washington Street with the Rev BE A Vallant in charge. The Royal Ladies will attend and a ritual burial rite will be given. Interment will be in Linwood.
Prominent guests include F Lathrop Ames of Boston Mass a Guernsey breeder and Dolly Dimple owner Dr Charles Mayo of Rochester Minn a famed surgeon and Guernsey enthusiast Robert Scoville of New York director of the American Guernsey Cattle Club and E M Shoemaker head of the Walker Certified Milk Co Baltimore Md among visitors expected for the event Tuesday and Wednesday.
Falgar Ainsworth criticises a Rosamond Stanford novel as a joke in a muddled setup. Molly Ainsworth reveals she wrote Her Mistake and the Literary Digest published a criticism credited to Jones Bros. They discover both have erred, leading to a playful reconciliation.
The commercial department forms the Zetagathian society at Waterloo High School to discuss current events, debate political and commercial topics, and host impromptu pieces. P. EB Ritz and M. T. Edwards supervise with charter members named. Officers include Turner president and Penne vice president. Debated issue calls for city rail gate improvements at Mulberry Franklin Lafayette and Sycamore crossings.
In Lincoln Nebraska an editorial in the Commoner this week reports Mr Bryan challenging President Taft to make public the written and verbal recommendations behind Justice White’s appointment as chief justice over Justice Harlan and the recommendations behind other Supreme Court appointments.
Mme Johanna Gadski, born 1871, a renowned Wagnerian lyric soprano, captivates audiences in America and Germany. Her career spans Berlin debuts, Elsa in Lohengrin, Ring cycle performances in Munich, and acclaimed concert renditions of Schubert and Schumann. Critics note lavish gowns and meticulous program records marking each appearance.
The weekly statement lists total loans 603.6 million and deposits 691.0 million. Net deposits fell 12.5 million while circulation rose 73 thousand. Banks show 348.5 million in vault reserves and trust companies 62.5 million. No new developments in the local railway strike today.
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