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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1915
Page
1
Dr Lenna Means urges conservation of delinquent girls with child, arguing many become responsible mothers and citizens. Dr Hf G Lampson outlines tuberculosis threat, urging coordinated prevention, county sanatoriums, and financial support for patients and care.
Ole O. Solem, prominent Norwegian from Christiania township Jackson County, is under arrest for the murder of his mother in law Mrs. Slera Haldergen a 78 year old woman. Authorities pursued evidence over eight weeks leading to exhumation and tests at the University of Minnesota showing Paris green in the victim. The motive alleged was to obtain 160 acres of land by settling a deed dispute and removing Mrs. Halderson before her death.
Denison reports Carl F. Kuehnle to seek the Republican nomination for governor. A former law partner of ex Secretary Shaw, he is noted as prominent in local banking circles. Dr. Everall will be out of the city until about October first.
The Dubuque lodge No. 297 Elks dedicated its new home with Grand Exalted Ruler James R. Nicholson of Boston presiding. Visiting Elks from across the country attended the dedicatory program, with luncheons and hotel arrangements made to welcome the guests and display the publicly opened Julien Dubuque hotel.
Burlington Labor Day picnic near Flint Creek ends in heroism as Camp Fire girl Migs Marian Roe dives in fully clothed to rescue Keith Gabeline, 6, and Valene Gabeline, 4, applying artificial respiration until safety. Roe, a member of the Camp Fire and W CA, acted decisively two miles north of the city.
In Clarksville on September 7 Mrs. Ralph Hickman attempted suicide by shooting herself in the head with a .32 caliber revolver. The bullet remains embedded. She went to the garden to dig potatoes and carried out the act there. Physicians awaited developments. she leaves three small children.
Des Moines reports state veterinarian Dr. J J Gibson released the Marsh and French herds after ninety days in quarantine to see if they had recovered from foot and mouth disease The Marsh herd of Guernseys is in Waterloo Iowa The French Holsteins are in Davenport Iowa Authorities say the cure is not yet declared but apparent recovery is likely Healthy cattle run with them showed no infections The two herds will stay at home due to California’s panama exposition restriction on stock from Chicago stockyards
Des Moines reports Lt Governor Harding homeward from Ottumwa defends slow road program in Iowa. He cites 1914 road spending, compares with neighboring states, notes 104000 miles of roads and 35000000 acres cultivated. He argues dirt roads with drainage suffice and warns against harsh paving plans. He plans talks in Cedar Rapids and Washington.
Port Dodge reports a cloud of mystery over the death of Mrs. Bovern Thompson near Lehigh. Coroner ruled death by own action from poison though notes on her body may be forgeries. Attorney J R Files returns from Indianapolis questioning the verdict and suggesting doubt about self harm amid disputed will and large property holdings valued around fifty thousand dollars.
Plumber call requested to view a heater in what is described as denial operation. The Dayton Mfg. 00 from Daston, Ohio advertises booklet and full particulars on request with prompt writing urged.
Pure home nude carmels priced at 80a per pound are offered today at 256 Try with a box of chocolates. Store located at 426 East 4th Street and West 4th Street.
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