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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1912
Page
15
An advertisement lists various grades and prices for German silver bleached damask and related goods. It highlights 200 grade specials and 25 cent grade items with a notable $1.50 value and a sale price of 98 cents.
A brief note indicates strong interest in purchasing bonds from savers with a focus on savings inflows. The item highlights growing demand and potential financial gains for investors.
Water loo postmaster announces from Frank J Hitchcock that by December 4 1912 depositors may convert all or part of postal savings deposits into United States registered or coupon bonds in 20 44 400 denominations bearing 2 12 percent interest per year from January 1 1913 payable semi annually redeemable after one year by issue date. Bonds exempt from all taxes. Applications for conversion must be received by January 1 1913.
Wastinton Oct 24 Thomas Fortune Ryan testified before a Senate committee investigating campaign funds that he gave 430000 to the Democratic National Campaign in 1904 He said he did not favor Judge Alton B Parker but gave the money to save the party
Doctor F M Edwards of Ohio promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a safe vegetable laxative and liver tonic. After 17 years of study, the sugar coated olive colored tablets claim to replace calomel with gentle, effective bowel and liver benefits. Sold by The Olive Tablet Company, Columbus, Ohio, 10 cents to a box or four for a dollar.
A historical note records that on November 1 the Waterloo postal bank completes its first year. Deposits have not been heavy, but the bank remains among numerous others that attract Walterloo’s surplus cash in this era.
Vito Merlasini, an Italian employee, pleaded not guilty to drunk and concealed weapon charges. An officer testified he was intoxicated and carried the revolver in his pocket when arrested. Merlasini admitted drinking slightly and possessing the weapon but refused to plead guilty. Sergeant Garrison testified. Merlasini was fined $15 and the revolver was turned over to police.
Dr J F Kennedy of Vinton and his son George Kennedy of this city faced pote court this morning charged with being drunk. Both pleaded guilty and laborers proving hard to secure were cited. The father’s testimony as a Park Commissioner was dismissed while the son was fined 46 dollars. James Byrnes, who sat for a half hour in Washington, fined for failing to secure two workers who promised to show up.
Charles McGraw aged 45 died today at 2 40 am at Presbyterian hospital from acute stomach trouble. Born December 25 1857 in Maine he moved from Clarksville with his family to 212% Fourth Street West six years ago. Survived by widow, son Charles of Waterloo, and daughter Mrs R N Lampman of Walnut. Funeral services at Peter son Bros tomorrow at 8 30 am, then interment in Clarksville.
Chester England Oct 5 The infirmary extension reveals a Roman graveyard used by the Twentieth Legion during occupation. Coins of Antoninus Pius and Commodus and a Neolithic stone implement confirm Roman burial on the plague field site, once misread as a plague grave.
Special display features dress trimmings buttons laces and motifs including rhinestone collars buckles and edging. Embroidered chiffon materials ostrich trim and velvet brocades grace the new Diaphne cloth and Bohemia laces with plain colors ombre and brocades. Fine trimmings make fine clothes.
New York Oct 26 Mayor Gaynor appointed Dr Ira S Wile to the board of education. He leads the Vanderbilt clinic children’s department and edits the Medical Review of Reviews. The aim is systematic health checks in public schools and scientific prevention including ear and teeth examinations for healthier bodies.
The notice says men are wanted to clear leaves and debris from West Park. Mr Byrnes reports days of effort to secure employment have failed. There is no demand for skilled laborers. Many Greeks have left the city, reducing labor supply as Americans fill railroad and other jobs. Laborers are scarce.
Henry Frank, secretary of the Town Criers, reports requests for Wattino’s banner ad and a tale titled A Tale of a Tondred Smoke stacks. Names include Chas Hart of Pipestone Minn, C J Bone Ey linked to the war dept at Vicksburg Miss, and A Dolan of Bloomington Ill. Carl Newcomer, Eldora mayor, reportedly traveled to Waterloo yesterday to investigate the uproar.
Louis D. Brandeis, in Minneapolis to back Woodrow Wilson, argues monopoly harms competition and praises regulating competition over controlling trusts. He critiques third parties, says progressives misled by economic theories, and emphasizes Wilson's economic principles in trust and corporate regulation.
Four hundred Spokane advertising men contribute ten cents weekly to aid Jimmie O Neale a 12 year old who lost a leg in an auto parade mishap. The boy uninvited rode at rear of a rack and when the following machine bumped into the one ahead his leg was crushed and later amputated. The Ad club president ordered weekly dues to support him and his widowed mother.
A Manchu family donates two large Chinese houses rent free for five years to support a weaving plant in Foozhow Jin. A Chinese supervisor oversees, with approval from Chinese authorities. The project seeks funds and may seek incorporation once funds arrive. A trained American may take the role.
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