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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1913
Page
3
The article argues for a compact plain square house design with good ventilation, ample closets, and a central open staircase. It praises modern heating, larger cellars, and balanced rooms over ornate exteriors, noting costs around £2000 with careful planning and a strong belief in straightforward, livable spaces.
General market notes from the Chicago Board of Trade cover live stock receipts and price trends, with cattle arrivals boosting steeper prices while sheep and lambs remain steady. Waterloo market listings appear alongside local notices, followed by brief reports on accidents, a Browns Cardinals double-header recap, and a baptismal service at Christ Episcopal Church.
A 24 year old man from Westfield, Bergles, fell under an interurban car after trying to board moving wheels. Motorman stopped the vehicle as rear wheels reached him. conductor helped pull him free. Passengers restrained him with a blow to the face. he appeared in police court wearing decorated optics and was released by the judge after punishment.
AL Sutherland aged 43 at 917 Lawthorne Avenue was sentenced to 30 days in city jail after refusing to support his wife and three children despite earning $44 daily in carpentry. Police Judge Tipears man to review the sentence if he promises to contribute to the family's needs. Mrs. Sutherland said they had nothing to eat. groceries were ordered by FL Klingaman of Associated Charities, though Sutherland denied refusing support, claiming funds and reasons to withhold money for furniture.
Chief of Police A Leighton received a notice from F C McFadden this morning requesting help to locate James Richardson. His mother is dying in Mason City. Richardson recently arrived from Waverly and is believed to be working as a cook in local cafes.
The James F. Camp property holdings sold at public auction fetched strong bids. Homes at Luther Booth residence, George Ludlow residence, Cottage hotel, and two vacant lots changed hands to Johan Stewart, H. B. Lizer, T. A. Gillan, and John Luneman respectively. A family reunion occurred at the Quackenbush home with out of town guests from Waterloo and a local medical note reported Mrs. John N. McQuilkin undergoing planned surgery in Rochester. The missionary convention closed with $635 raised for a Tokio girls' school ground fund and officers were elected for the upcoming year.
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