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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1913
Page
7
In a shop window a lonely China Doll endures years of longing as other toys pass by. A rich girl selects her at last and dresses her in a silk outfit with bonnet and boots, proving that patience and waiting can win affection. The tale concludes with a moral about gifts and dreams coming true.
Local notes report Mrs Ina Morrison and Mrs Kate Breorkman visiting Brandon from Pipestone Mini. Jef Monday works in Boone. Merrill Finley sells property in Miller's addition to R. Dimineson. Peter Commi an old Brandon resident travels to California. Mile Beachler plans a Cedar Rapids visit. Store changes include H East store moving to new quarters and Crosman's restaurant moving into vacated drug store space. Advertisement pitches Honey and Tar Compound for fall illnesses.
The text notes a Kansas drought impacting both population and activity. Wilson of Kirwin and Kao, a brother of Fr. BL Wilson, along with Kirwin's cooperative store president, discuss how months of dry weather have reduced people physically and economically, as Wilson visits the city and refrains from full remarks.
Principal Miller unveils a new tardiness policy at East Side High to boost attendance. Late students report to Miller's office for a pass, their name is read at morning assembly, and attendance improves as learners justify tardiness or receive a zero for first period.
Rules define eligibility for students in the west side district to name the new Galloway school building. Entries due by November 1815, must be handwritten on paper with name of child. local names discouraged. best handwriting wins a five dollar prize.
In Des Moines October 14 Judge McHenry pressed the issue as attorney H W Miller announced that Ed Corman, charged with obtaining money by false pretenses, wished to plead guilty though claiming innocence. The judge declared it his duty to ensure proper punishment.
The judge states no innocent man may plead guilty while he sits on the bench. The court asks Gorman if he is guilty of the charged crime and Gorman replies yes. The court then sentences him to ninety days in the county jail.
Washington announces Charles A. Prouty will resign from the Interstate Commerce Commission to become director of the physical valuation of railways. Prouty, on the commission since 1906, has been repeatedly reappointed and would have term to 1918. He led the valuation project after legislation created the role and will undertake the new position by arrangement with the commission and President Wilson.
Washington October 14 visitors to the capitol may soon see Vice President Marshall riding a motorcycle through Pennsylvania avenue. The stunt would mark an unusual public appearance by the vice president and drew attention from onlookers and political observers.
A garbled Des Moines dispatch notes a lapse in memory by a vice president regarding a potential San Francisco purchase. Congress considers a share in the Swen Swen estate, hinting at financial exposure from memory lapses and related dealings.
The speaker remarks he cannot authorize buying cars for himself or for the vice president and speaker, noting walking is fine. He jokes about street cars, limited funds, and the possibility of buying a motorcycle as a cheaper option.
Philadelphia report states Harry Davis Jr aged 18, son of a former captain and first lieutenant of the champions, died suddenly at home. Physicians cited indigestion and heart disease. He had been at Shibe Park last week practicing with his father and Athletic players.
An old advertisement targets home keeping women, claiming Foley Kidney Pills restore strength and vitality, curb kidney and bladder issues, back pain, nervousness, and joint aches, with the claim that irregular bladder action disappears and medicines are sold by all dealers.
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