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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1915
Page
6
Myron T. Merrick outlines rural credit aims to mobilize farmer resources and modernize American agriculture. He argues for long term, self‑built credit systems, warns current laws are defective, and urges state reforms to enable cooperative credit, land ownership, and stable farm development.
Two year old Chris Mavrelis died at his parents home on Fourth Street West after playing with matches caused his clothing to ignite. Father fought to put out the flames but the child died from burns. Funeral services set for 3 pm at home with Greek priest Mother Patios officiating and Palmview cemetery burial. Survived by brothers George William and sister Mary.
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Berlin reports the Mesperian disaster not caused by a German submarine. All underwater boats have returned home and none torpedoed the steamer. Admiralty cites floating non German mine as the likely cause and cites fragments and a torpedo piece as evidence. London reiterates proof of a submarine attack near the time and place of the sinking.
Dean W. Curtis of 102 Glenarene was seriously injured in a motorcycle runaway Sunday. He lost control, injuries include numerous cuts and bruises, arm bruising, no broken bones. Curtis treated locally then sent home after wounds dressed. Curtis, a former high school star at Cornell, planned not to return this year. Aukerman, injured Saturday in a car crash, remains in serious condition with internal injuries and crushed lung, no improvement in 46 hours. Farneworth, in a Sunday motorcycle incident near Winton, is improving with no broken bones though badly bruised.
Fire fighters were summoned to the home of BE F Wilson at 915 Linden Avenue for a blaze caused by new fire installation. Refuse burning produced heavy smoke but no damage. Advertisement for insurance and a local business appears at 2034 Syndicate with Phono 2404.
A funeral for Mrs. Canary Entour, a native Russian resident who died Sunday at St. Francis Hospital, featured Greek Orthodox rites in Waterloo. Relatives and local Russians attended as candles and incense filled the room, the corpse wrapped in a white shroud, and mourners performed traditional acts including soil scattering and shared food from the table as a priest conducted the service.
The open grave marks what is believed to be Waterloo’s first Russian funeral. Observers note the significance of the ceremony as a historic cultural moment in the city.
The West High senior class will celebrate its victory in the Spectator subscription contest with a special assembly Thursday at 1 30 PM. Plans for the dedication are not yet announced.
Washington dispatch reports General Villa pledging to safeguard foreigners in Mexican territory under his control. The Villa agency states it will protect Americans and other foreigners despite reports of anti foreign actions after Pan American conference outcomes. Harold F. Whittle becomes secretary of the Winona Association of Commerce in Minnesota, after serving as secretary of Sterling and Rock Falls, and plans to visit his parents before starting duties.
Many complaints described as headaches backaches rheumatism biliousness and fatigue are linked to kidneys not functioning. The ad claims Foley Kidney Pills aid elimination aid sleep and general well being and lists druggists as sellers.
Members of the Woman s Christian Temperance Union plan a Thursday picnic at Willard hall in Chautauqua park replacing the regular meeting. All interested are urged to attend as it may be the last summer gathering at the site if the chautauqua is not saved. Women should come early with provisions for the pie supper and bring their share toward the afternoon’s enjoyment.
G Percival Goodwin of Chicago, stopping in Sioux City, reports a green 0.8 mark on his $50 light gray suit from a recently painted mail box. He seeks compensation for a damaged wardrobe, asking the postmaster to route the matter to higher authorities for an inspector. The postmaster cautions possible liability if the box was not involved or if he was trespasser.
A Waterloo resident named A M Smith recounts lasting relief from years of kidney trouble after using Doan's Kidney Pills. He describes a lame back and sharp loins pain, noting improvement from the first dose and stating he has not needed the remedy for over five years. The ad promotes Doan's Kidney Pills at 60 cents.
Washington dispatches report continued Villa retreat toward the American border with 5 000 to 7 000 troops in Juarez or en route from El Paso. The movement follows strenuous campaigns by Republican and Democratic candidates. The Progressives could only nominate a governor candidate due to insufficient signatures for other offices.
Winchester Virginia September reports the death of William H. Baker a chocolate maker and banker aged sixty five at his home. He was a prominent local figure and his passing leaves a gap in business and civic circles.
Boston Mass Sept 21 heavy clouds predicted rain but a heavy vote was expected in the joint primaries across Massachusetts as voters head to polls today amid uncertain weather and high turnout expectations.
An old advertisement touts Trex as a cure for rheumatic pains and constipation. It claims immediate system drainage, opening kidneys and bowels, purging fermenting foods, and dissolving poisons to relieve fever headaches and dizziness. Available for 25 cents at G J Miller or via TH B Denton Co Beardstown Illinois.
Dr J W Carhart of San Antonin Texas argues lime salts are essential to body minerals and must be supplied in food or supplements or risk decalcification and tuberculosis. He cites Eckman’s Alternative as easily assimilable and claims remarkable results without opiates or habit forming drugs. Eckman Laboratory Philadelphia.
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