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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1912
Page
4
Cedar Falls Daily News reports Cedar Roy A Jarnagin serves as correspondent and general agent based at 511 West 8th Street Cedar Falls with telephone 226. The item notes Waterloo event coverage and is presented under the Red Falls Daily News for Waterloo Eventing Courier.
Lincoln Beachey demonstrated daring lifts cloud trails and wind currents during recent exhibitions in Cedar Falls Iowa. He ascended beyond 8000 feet chasing a warm air current while spectators watched a brisk northeast wind aloft and a lively spiral descent. Local venues boosted vaudeville acts with Rosary performances drawing packed crowds despite early club opposition.
The Cedar Falls Cotton Theatre hosts The City tonight as part of a rural education push. Mago B Koch leads a strong cast highlighting city temptations and their risks with public support for such plays. George Bishop of Cedar Falls announces his marriage to Mirna McLain of Cedar Rapids, a secret kept until presented at the Bishop home.
Division Engineer investigates the cause of a wreck on a fast freight train after a locomotive left the rails near Cedar Falls. Readers learn of local residents’ movements, school staffing changes, and community notices including clergy coverage, students entering programs, and job shifts in nearby towns.
Cedar Falls Iowa September 9 seed corn emphasis from Ames bulletin to harvest early ripened ears on lighter sandy land north of the river. Supervisor Rownd notes abundant dry husked ears ready for seed for next year. J M Harker Illinois Central reports about 100 seed corn dryers arriving locally. Farmers praise devices enabling rapid seed selection. Warm weather accelerates ripening while canners fear corn may be too hard. Mrs Ford helps trackside crew with lantern light and meals after a wreck near Franklin Street crossing. Professor Bliss leaves Ames to lead animal industry at Nebraska State College. Democratic candidate Maurice Connolly visits Cedar Falls claiming strong odds against Leach and the bull moose wing.
In the primary Mr. Pickett faced efforts to divert votes toward Sumner but failed. Voters believed Pickett’s congress record deserved another term. Opponents warned that backing a candidate who hopes to draw votes away to help a Democrat would shock this district.
Amusement notice previews May Stewart and her company performing Twelfth Night or What You Will at the Waterloo theatre Friday night September 13. The piece comes with strong eastern acclaim and Miss Stewart's rising star status cited alongside Miss Marlowe as a notable Shakespearean performer. The text predicts a large fashionable audience and notes critical praise from major outlets.
Paris reports a black outlook as Moroccans resist occupation. Across Morocco, Algeria, Tunis and beyond, Moslem populations rally against France with rising violence. Kaid Mtooki leads thousands near Marrakesh armed with artillery, while rumors place Turkish gunners among his forces. In the south, the mystic Moolal el Hiba advances on Taradant with a camel corps to drive the French out.
Daniel G Lichty and Allen G Lichty traveled from Waterloo to Somerset Pennsylvania after the death of their father George C Lichty at his farm north of town. He born November 17, 1881 was 80 years old. He served as county auditor and jury commissioner and was a leading member of Christ Casebeer Lutheran church. He and his wife had celebrated a golden wedding. survivors include Mrs Lichty and children in Somerset township and Waterloo.
County nominees plan energetic public effort to support the Republican ticket. Cedar Falls shows broad opposition to a third county ticket while Waterloo remains split. Delegates will decide if a county progressive ticket appears on the ballot, with campaigns using newspaper ads and personal outreach. Democratic nominees plan targeted efforts to win in the fall, with politicians engaging voters directly.
The US Geological Survey reports 1911 clay products valued at 162 million dollars. Common brick totaled 8.48 billion units, led by New York with 1.14 billion bricks and 5.92 million dollars in value, Illinois second by volume but higher value at 6.13 million. Ohio and Pennsylvania lead states for total clay products.
Students return to school with mixed feelings, glad vacation ends and ready for studies. New principal P. E. Ritz leads Waterloo east high school with several new teachers. Enrollment expected to be large pending principals' meeting this afternoon. In grades, more enrollments anticipated. Teachers' meeting Saturday under Superintendent Kline stressed duties and effective methods. Kline highlighted the value of teachers' meetings.
A 14 year veteran in chronic disease treatment markets miracle cures for cancer, hemorrhoids, fistulae, rupture, liquor habit, syphilis, asthma, hay fever, and rheumatism without surgery. The practitioner invites sick individuals to visit and discuss treatment options.
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