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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1913
Page
10
The Bremer County fair opens with heavy entries and praised speed programs. Officials estimate a million dollars in exhibits and a premier prize stock parade set for Friday. An elaborate 13 foot wheel with 1,200 electric lights highlights the floral hall as locals move about the grounds and visit relatives in nearby towns.
Selections from the La Porte Daily Bulletin report a week of visits and events in Waterloo and nearby areas. Families from Albert Lea and Waterloo travel to see relatives, while residents like Miss Clare Gregg and Mrs. Fern Walsh are noted for travel and shopping. A nine grain white pearl found by Luther Booth while fishing is mentioned as a noteworthy incident. A death notice notes the late John Shea’s spouse arriving from California and funeral services conducted at Eagle Center. Will Fox visits from San Diego with his parents. A nurse arrives to care for Mrs. George Rober, whose condition slowly improves.
Taxpayers face higher levies from state county and city for 1913 as shown by the new tax tables. Increases affect mills across districts including funds for a Mullan avenue bridge river front improvements and fire equipment while county and city assessments reflect the old saying money funds improvements.
Lincoln school did not open yesterday as doors have not yet arrived. Students are housed at the Fiske building until the Lincoln structure is ready. Enrollment at East Side high school and grades continues to rise, with 525 in the current registration including the eighth grade. The commercial department grows in interest with instructors P. M. Rite and H. Q. Davis.
An old advertisement urges readers to take Cascarets to cleanse the liver and bowels and relieve headaches, stomach woes, and yellow skin. It sells a ten cent box as a nightly aid that works while you sleep and is safe for children.
The Black Hawk county board divided over bridge levy increases after noon sessions. Four members backed a 4 mill bridge tax while four supported 1.4 mills plus earlier concerns about dilapidated bridge funds. Auditor Rainbow warned farm taxes will rise sharply, with city taxes climbing about 22.7 percent, and the county faces about 15,000 for an extra court with three judges serving Waterloo.
The ad claims a patent remedy cures colds and throat irritation in babies. It touts adenoids forming properly if used, urging careful parents to buy the product from local dealers and advertisers.
The Iowa Baptist State convention will gather in Waterloo from October 20 to 24 at Walnut Street Baptist Church. About 400 to 500 visitors including ministers and delegates are expected. The Men’s Class will host a Brotherhood banquet led by J. S. Tuthill, with entertainment from the church ladies. The Baptist Record editor from Pella will cover the event. Fort Dodge had been considered but withdrew due to ministerial departures.
An advertisement touts Foley Kidney Pills as a cure for kidney and bladder trouble promising restored function and renewed health. Sold by dealers.
Waterloo encampment 1 0 C F arranges for the initiation of a large class in October with several officers to attend.
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