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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1913
Page
6
Among this beautiful collection of Rugs are Sarouks in various sizes Also Tran Moussoul and Kurdistan Rugs in good assortment of sizes and colorings Prices range from 145 dollars up You are cordially invited to inspect this line of fine Oriental Rugs.
Local feature notes a range of cedar chests and utility boxes for storage and home decor. Panels discuss their materials, finishes, and potential uses in bedrooms, living rooms, and entryways. The piece highlights durability and traditional styling with varied price points.
Funeral services for the late Reverend Isaac Conner, a retired minister, were held at the home of his son Arthur Couper, 220 Cottage Grove Avenue, this morning at 9:30. The body was then conveyed to the cemetery near Den, with interment conducted there. Surviving relatives include his wife, several children and in‑laws, and a number of grandchildren.
City council to meet this evening to consider a resolution granting policemen fifteen days vacation instead of twelve and exemption from poll tax. Officials will also discuss several paying resolutions and award a contract for the construction of sidewalks.
A local Veterans group hosts a social evening at 7 30 p m in the GAL R hall featuring Rev Wartime as chaplain and guest speaker, with light refreshments and informal conversations planned.
Layton Hennaeir seven son of Mr and Mrs Lorient Hennaeir of Charles City died this morning at 8 30 after an extended illness at St Fran hospital He was born December 4 1905 in Town and had always lived with his parents The body will be shipped to Charles City for burial in the local cemetery with last rites to be held there.
Chicago Sept 8 A further advance occurred as predicted amid hot weather and bullish crop sentiment from Missouri state crop report. The close ranged 3 4 to 11 3 and 11 4, not higher but easier. Wheat receipts fell outside the northern area aiding a potential turn, with growing unease over delays to fall plowing and the market showing a net gain of 1 8 to f band a8.
Chicago reports today show hog prices advancing with moderate slab and steady demand from packers. Cattle stayed slow while offerings remained liberal. Kansas City liquidation appeared checked and Omaha noted the year’s largest sheep and lamb run. Real estate ad notes a fine west side home, almost new, well built, good location and cheap sale price.
Washington reports friction as O Shaughnessy asserts no assurances were given that Huerta will refrain from running. Officials deny tension while diplomats say Huerta is likely not a candidate. Mexico City insists the constitution bars Huerta from candidacy. Zamacona arrives Havana from Vera Cruz stating he goes to Washington on private business, not as Huerta envoy.
At noon today 116 students had enrolled at the College of Commerce and Waterloo Business College. Incoming trains bring students from other sections as Almon F. Gates, president, addresses registrants about the year’s work. Demand for stenographers is high with many former graduates returning. A night class may be added later to accommodate the influx. Both schools report unusually high enrollments.
Miss Hazel McGowan arrives to begin teaching in the public schools second room as classes open for the fall term. David Allison heads to Kensett on business while Miss Cleta Fraser visits Waterloo. Roy Wagner returns from Minneapolis with goods for the Wagner dry goods store. Three unnamed men arrested near the QO Grown farm for intoxication and mistreating a horse. Six quarts of whiskey seized, they spent the night sobering up. Louis Bitterly owns a new five passenger Studebaker with partner Im er Bitterly taking the agency. Bua and Jim Smith return from Minneapolis after a week at the fair. Miss Luella Mayes leaves for Coe College Cedar Rapids accompanied by Mrs Mayes.
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