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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1922
Page
3
The Waterloo electric plant faced a four day coal supply limit amid a delayed air burning apparatus rollout. Oil burner installation was postponed, but additional coal deliveries are arriving to sustain continuous operation as management notes the shortage danger has passed.
Mrs. Effie McCollum Fans spoke on The Psychology of Business Success to an engaged audience last evening. She urged action and self belief, claiming many have achieved wealth by following subconscious mind laws and viewing the present as the only time that matters. The talk emphasized setting goals and harnessing resources, with tonight’s subject The Greatest Thing in the World.
Fred Hunt a 13 year old boy has been unconscious for nearly two weeks since Labor Day. Doctors note he holds hands and shows weak signs of waking while remaining largely unresponsive. Family suspects recent drinking of cold water may relate to illness.
Instructional piece from 1922 Public Ledger on building a series parallel switch for a radio coil and variable condenser to vary wavelength. Describes wiring steps, switch positions, and practical gains in tuning range with emphasis on parallel and series configurations. Includes references to components, connections, and demonstration setup.
George Bunun of Troop 8 earned the Eagle Scout rank at last night's court of honor, the 11th in The Eagles' est. Troop 4's Robert Marshall was awarded second class, while Frank Anderson Troop 13, Dean McFarland Troop 9, and Harold Dean (Troop ?) earned badges in gardening, first aid, bird study, and pioneering. Camp Kiwanis hosts scouting activities as many Scouts prepare for future Eagle ranks after Camp Ingachooc’s closing.
Mrs Delia Hollister aged 76 widow of Edwin Hollister suffered a severe paralytic stroke last night and was in a wobbling condition this morning. She is staying at her daughter Mrs J Cavanaughs home at 1002 Riehl street. Hollister had poor health all summer and was hurt in a street car accident months ago. This is her first stroke.
The Boy Scouts of America, Waterloo council, will play a leading part in the Dairy Cattle Congress from September 26 to October 1. A large tent, daily scout band concerts, and a scoutcraft demonstration will highlight educational aims, self reliance, and preparedness. The program includes model camps, handicraft displays, lost and found service, guides for visitors, and evening flag ceremonies followed by campfire and taps.
Citizens of Waterloo witnessed the first public outing of the newly organized concert band at Lincoln Park. Sixty musicians performed under GC ford supervision, delivering a creditable debut despite brisk weather. The crowd applauded and requested encores as plans for further concerts advance.
Philadelphia reports the girls national doubles title in lawn tennis going to Miss Helen Wills of San Francisco and Miss Helen Hooker of New York. They defeated Miss Goodman and Miss Betsy Hilleary of Philadelphia 0 6 2. Wills had claimed the girls singles title the day before in the middle states event, defeating Mrs. Marion Jessup Jessup of Wilmington Delaware 6 1 6 1.
The national champion maintained a steady game to win the fifth game of the first series and the sixth game of the season set, building momentum and displaying consistent performance.
The opening of the duck hunting season draws observers noting an unusually large number of ducks flocking to Iowa lakes and streams. Hunters converge for the season with efforts to bag game amid active waterfowl movement.
Era claim Minnesota dreaths are responsible for this. The bang of the hunter's BUM probably will again awaken echoes in various regions adjacent to Wa terton over the Sunday period as city hunters swing into action. Near Washburn ducks are repor ed as unusually plentiful for th time of the year, prospective hun gry, visiting their various Nang outs, having sighted them in con siderable numbers.
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