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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1910
Page
4
Estimated receipts for today show hogs 12,000 cattle 7,000 sheep 30,000. Hog market opens strong then closes steady with mixed to light demand and varying prices. Cattle market opens strong while sheep run weak. cash grain and futures quotes noted for wheat corn oats and related markets.
eZ Buchanan fits Insurance, or Ager. under Citizens Savings bank. Byron Leighton of Osage visits his son E. A. Leighton. Florence Gould granted divorce from Herbert Gould and custody of child. Mr. and Mrs. Betar visit daughter and attend a dairy show. Mrs. Boysen ill with tonsillitis. Mrs. Lamson delegates to D A R convention at Cedar Falls. Mrs. Thompson returns from Cedar Rapids to Powers home. U S Marshal Healy and Revenue Collector Wilt in city. Meeting of Business Men's Temperance assoc postponed indefinitely. Mrs. Crippen to Freeport for grandmother's 101st birthday. Ruth Pickett visiting from Riverside, Cal. Art Burns of Greene in town. Waterloo Elks dances start tomorrow. William Penn and O P Bryan in city. Weatherwax family from Mason City staying at Irving. Edgers announce birth of daughter Jane Margaret in Seattle. Bunnell family return from Shady Grove after golden wedding of parents. C R Gibbs leaves Galloway Gibson and plans real estate venture. Ira Rodamar returns from bankers' convention in Los Angeles. Illinois Central sold sixty Waterloo tickets for California trip since Sept 1 amid large exodus. other lines report many autumn travelers.
William A Radford, noted as builder and author, states readers can send questions to him in Chicago for advice on home construction. He argues that demand for higher quality and lasting materials has grown over the past decades, with modern plumbing, heating, lighting, basements, roofing, and hardwood floors moving from luxuries to necessities.
The article touts fire resistant construction using concrete blocks for foundations and first story with cement plaster on metal lath for the second story. It notes tests showing concrete as the only reliably fireproof material, discusses cost at about ten to fifteen percent above typical frame houses, and describes a sample 24 by 82 foot home with three rooms on the first floor and two bedrooms upstairs. It highlights Portland cement growth aiding fireproofing and emphasizes enduring quality in housing.
A printed message from Sodern Society informs Mrs. Jones that her husband cannot return home today because his bathing suit was washed away. The letter adds a quip about Jones being inside the suit.
A chemistry professor turned manufacturer tells how he exposed rivals selling a cheaper process. Disguised as a workman he infiltrated the rival plant, stole sample ingredients, and gathered proof that the competitors copied his patented method. The rival firm was sued and shut down.
Reports from Waterloo and Milwaukee describe Belle Shaffner struck by paralysis in Milwaukee and in danger with one side affected. George W. Fegles, elderly, was knocked down at South and Fifth streets but rested well after treatment, with concern for his age. L. O. Thompson remains in hospital after eye removal surgery and shows good recovery.
Street railway officials will operate all cars around the loop to handle large crowds coming to the Iowa dairy show. Arrangements ensure equal, uninterrupted service on both river sides and safe handling of visitors to the exhibition grounds.
Mason City Iowa October 13 The Northeastern Iowa Teachers association reports 300 registrants in the forenoon and an expected 500 by night Attendance may drop due to President Roosevelt attending the State Teachers meeting at the same time.
An advertisement touts Marmola Prescription as a harmless obesity remedy claiming rapid fat loss without dieting or exercise. It promotes tablet form, urging readers to buy from druggists or mail 75 cents to Marmola Co. in Detroit for initial supply.
Junior Iowa senator A B Cummins arrived in Waterloo at 1 20 PM from his home and spoke at the Chautauqua grounds to a large crowd. A telegram said Senator Dolliver at Fort Dodge was greatly improved, bringing Cummins satisfaction. He planned to leave at 5 PM for Osage with an address at Oelwein tomorrow. Regular G A R meeting set for Oct 14. Madison Wisconsin population now 26531 up 6367.
Legal notice from Frank J. Cheney declares the firm Cheney and Coy in Toledo promises one hundred dollars for each cantankerous cat cure failure. Sworn affidavit dated December 6, 1886 signed by W. Gleason. An 1880s patent medicine pitch for blood and mucous health with testimonials and Hall’s family pills mention.
The Black Hawk County Board of Supervisors resolves to submit two propositions to voters at the November general election. One asks authorization to erect a County Home on the county farm not to exceed 25000 dollars, the other seeks authorization to issue bonds up to 25000 dollars to fund the work. Ballot form and notice details are to be prepared by the county auditor. The resolution is dated October 1910.
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