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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1913

Page

3

Continuity debated as science and afterlife at Birmingham address

Sir Oliver Lodge spoke at the British Association for the Advancement of Science arguing memory and affection persist beyond death and that discarnate intelligence may interact with the material world under certain conditions. He urged belief in ultimate continuity as essential to science amid rising atomism and scepticism of unseen phenomena. Cedar Rapids plans interurban rail funding with Waterloo Cedar Falls Northern, seeking 200000 stock to build an Urbana Cedar Point Cedar Rapids link.

Birmingham England Oliver Lodge British Association For the Advancement of Science Sir Oliver Cedar Rapids Commercial Club Lews Railway and Light Company Low Railway and Light Company Messrs. Dows Smith and Reed Center Point Hal Iowa Waterloo, Cedar Falls & Northern Railway Company Urbana Cedar Point

Vinton Cinders Defeat Locals in Tight 1–0 Win

The Vinton Cinders beat the Waterloo barnstormers 1 to 0 in Vinton Iowa. Rowdy Hendrix pitched a one hit gem with twelve strikeouts guiding the win while Blodgett quieted the locals until the ninth inning. The show will resume with two more games as weather permits and fair programming shifts to Friday and Saturday.

Vinton Vinton Cinders Waterloo Barnstormers Rowdy Hendrix Waterloo Davenport Blodgett Flinger Winton Ashland Hendrix Miller

School Board to Consider Alice Yorum Election

The School Board meets to consider electing Miss Alice Yorum as West High School teacher successor to Maude Merritt. Miss Yorum, a 6 Graduate of University of Iowa, comes with zoology training from Foewin and Audubon High School teaching success. Plans for a Wertfeld new school foundation will also be approved.

Alice Yorum UN University of Iowa Maude Merritt West High School Waterloo Foewin Audubon High School West Carleton Sias Wertfeld

Seven Candidates for Postmaster in Jewa Falls Iowa

In Jewa Falls Iowa seven avowed life long Democrats seek the postmaster's job as a vote decides the choice. Connolly risks embarrassment unless he can secure better positions for some candidates, leaving the final appointment to the voters.

Jewa Falls Connolly Iewa Falls Connally

Acknowledgment of Sympathy From Kopsky Family

The Kopsky family, led by AIRS A Kopsky, expresses gratitude to friends for their kindness and sympathy during a recent bereavement.

A. Kopsky

La Porte patrons asked to report delivery irregularities

La Porte subscribers are urged to report any irregularities in home delivery to Mr. Adame, business agent at 8 Main Street. The notice appears in the Laporte Daily Bulletin via correspondent Longaker and Waterloo Evening Courier.

Mde Longaker Waterloo Evening Couriey H.G. Adama la Porte Mr. Adame

Death of Mrs John Maldzahn at Finchford Iowa

Obituary notes the death of Mrs. John Maldzahn, nearly 71, at her daughter’s Spring Creek home after three days illness. She was born in Germany on Nov 14 1842 and will be buried Friday at Finchford. Local social items record visiting Waterloo guests, church activities, and various family updates from La Porte City Sept 14.

Las Porte City John Maldzahn T. K. Clark Spring Creek Maldgahn Finchford Germany E. Mann D. EB. Killoren The Baptist Church Shell Rock Isabelle Potter Waterloo la Porte City Rochester Mike Garman

Pepper and Woods React to Maine Vote in Bipartisan Tone

Washington dispatch reports Democratic Chairman Pepper and Republican Chairman Woods reacting to the Maine Third District election results. Peters, the Republican, wins over Dem Pattangall as Pepper notes the vote mirrors Wilson’s presidential tally. Woods sees liberal Republican strength gathering. Lafe Young returns from war correspondence and praises Balkan coverage as Melcher in Monroe County becomes a postmaster candidate fight simmers between Dallas and Melcher. Railroad and post office moves affect small towns Marengo and nearby communities as station shifts and office buildings are debated.

Washington, D. C Pepper Democratic Congressional Committee Maine John A. Peters William A. Pattangall Congress Wilson Teriff Woods Iawa Republican Congressional Committee Vir. Peters Post Office Department Dallas Melcher Monroe County Act of Pot Office Department Metcher

Milk Dealers Banquet Planned by Local Association

The Waterio Milk Dealers' association plans a banquet week of Orbon 2d to entertain members of the Iowa Petaters group. Invitations extended to Dr Charles A. Noth of New York City Milk Association to speak on Maxwell Case. City Milk Inspectorate, Villaneau, and Vilhaneu Mr. Weani noted exhibit at Chebanequer. Z. T. Sadler remains secretary, with changes in treasurer role. A newborn boy to Mrs Creamer formerly Maude Hinidon is reported from Tie Thame N. M.

Waterio Mik Tealers’ Association Towa Aick Peaters Orbon Manwel Ciewis Troc Charles A. Noth New York City Vilhaneu Weani Ta Es. Woo S. Pastiap Secreciey Ang Z. T. Sadler Associathan Yagk Eeemion Carles Creamer Aft Sante Reo N. M Tie Thame Creamer Maude Hinidon Witherlon Hanlon

New Teacher Signs Contract for Washington School

Supt C W Kline announces addition of Miss Helen Grawe of Waverly to Washington building to handle seventh grade sewing classes and new manual training for boys. Afternoon sessions start Monday with Miss Grawe teaching sewing and Harry Johnson leading manual training. Lincoln building ready Monday with seats installed Sunday for next week’s opening.

Supt. C. W. Kline East Waterloo Washington Helen Grawe Waverly Miss Grawe East Side Supt. Kline Harry Johnson Gener Lincely Lincoln

Lure of Bright Lights Ends in Theft Case

Mamie James a 17 year old Des Moines girl is charged with stealing 500 from the Lynnville post office. Arrested Monday night by Deputy Marshal Bidwell she was arraigned in Ottumwa and released on 1000 bond. Wealthy Des Moines family signed her bond while grand jury investigates.

Des Moines Mamie James Lynville Georgee Bidwell United States Ottumwa A. W. Enoch Bidwell Grand Avenue Postoffice Caine Marcellus Temple United States District Attorney Temple Wildman

North Waterloo youth with both legs amputated opens store

Len Brown, about 25, who has lost both legs at the knees, starts a grocery and confectionery shop at the corner of East Fourth and Newell streets in North Waterloo. He opened Monday morning after years of factory work and overcoming his handicap with perseverance.

Len Brown Waterloo East Fourth Newell Streets Brown

New Shipping Clerk Appointed

John Koch, formerly shipping clerk in the Illinois Central local offices, is transferred to Fort Dodge as stockkeeper. Grady Boone succeeds Koch as shipping clerk. L. L. King, division storekeeper of the Illinois Central, was in Fort Dodge on business. A bay team was found at 329 Webster street. owner not yet located at noon.

John Koch Illinois Central Fort Dodge Grady Boone Koch L. L. King Inois Central Webster Street

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