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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1910
Page
3
The Waterloo community faces a sudden cold snap as energetic winds sweep through the area. The Associated Charities head J. F. Kiingaman urges residents to donate clothing, shoes, bedding, and other warm items for men women and children in need before winter fully arrives.
A notice urging Iowa residents to consider tax exempt municipal, school and drainage bonds issued since July 4, 190. The piece highlights safety and superior liens, promoting the Investors Securities Company of Des Moines as a channel to obtain these bonds with strong backing from Iowa bankers. It notes high net interest and tax freedom compared to real estate mortgages.
Talks of creating a city market on the west bank between the Fourth and Fifth street bridges gain momentum. The city owns the riverbank land and river front commissioners show willingness to permit the market. A retaining wall and ground leveling would be needed with moderate cost. Pending support from several interested gentlemen, the move hinges on potential lower food prices for the public.
Rev Nikola John and a Kurdish priest toured Waterloo soliciting funds for a Kurdistan orphanage under the Chaldean church. They showed credentials from Colorado governor and English consul, visited City Hall, and received donations from Chief Dinneen and Police Judge Caldwell amid questions about their mission and identities.
Dubuque plans a summer motorcycle tournament with potential interstate reach. Local riders host visitors from Galena Cedar Rapids Platteville and Waterloo as firms eye a July or August race to attract 500 machines. West region power boat regatta may affect interest. decision expected soon.
The county board of supervisors tours the state hospital for the insane at Independence to review about 50 patients committed from the county. They plan a thorough check of each inmate and consider caring at a proposed county farm hospital to cut monthly costs per patient.
Hickman Bessey company offers The Man on the Box at 10 20 and 30 cent prices marking the first production at such prices. The show, historically noted for Henry Dixey and Max Figman, is praised as complete and elaborate with careful staging. Grace Baird stars in A Small Town Gal with strong voice and artistry. A post office card notes Mr and Mrs W R Law travel from New Orleans to Chicago and Waterloo soon.
Railroads across the Dubuque and Cherokee Omaha divisions report large freight movements and new locomotives planned to ease winter congestion. 900 cars wait on the Dubuque division westward bound, with 35 000 tons expected to move through Cherokee Omaha. Miss Kate McCoutry visits Waterloo. J P Dolliver memorial noted. several locals listed for licenses to wed.
The Iowa National Guard's Company B will adopt olive drab woolen uniforms matching the regular army. Capt. J. H. Hildebrand received word from the adjutant general that blue uniforms are replaced, khaki remains for warm weather, and guards are to be ready for any call at any time.
The XX Needlework club meets with Mrs. W. C. Kohl at 205 Independence Avenue Thursday afternoon. The Catholic Young Ladies' club hosts a card party in Scallon Hall Thursday evening. Mrs. Li Galyean entertains the Merry Go Round club Thursday afternoon at 417 Park Avenue West. A prayer meeting is planned at Mrs. C. W. Stilsen home Friday afternoon. A rummage and apron sale is set for First Presbyterian Church Saturday. The Ladies Guild of Christ Episcopal holds a thimble event Thursday afternoon at Mrs. J. T. Coolidge's home, 405 Third Street East, inviting all members and newcomers.
New York officials plan to supply pasteurized milk to the public starting next summer as a municipal duty. Pasteurization stations will be set up citywide with physicians and nurses advising mothers on child care.
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