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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1923
Page
6
Waterloo police seek a 35 year old man after he entered the Morris home on Hawthorne Avenue and assaulted Karina Morris, leaving her unconscious and bruised. She recovered enough to speak incoherently as authorities investigate the attack and place the suspect at large.
A Wisconsin family traveling in a eight sedan escaped serious injury after a top thrown at Jesup injures none. The incident occurred in Sept with a special report from Jestin, Is. Authorities report no lasting damage and the tourists continue their trip without harm.
C B Campbell of Seattle says the 25,000 mile Franklin journey cost less than staying home. Traveling with family, they left Seattle 18 months ago on a 1916 Franklin, crossing the nation from coast to coast, Canada to Mexico. They used a trailer for 8,000 miles before it wore out, logged heavy camping gear, and saw much of the country with no major car trouble. The family plans to return to Seattle soon, noting the trip proved economical and revealing of America.
Ernest Adams appeared in Waterloo police court charged with intoxication. He recalled past escapes from custody eight years ago after a deputy sheriff handcuffed him and the getaway jewel case, later mailed from North Dakota. He also escaped from the city jail a year ago through a hole in the cement floor. Judge C B Court noted the jail floor is repaired. A Volstead violator was fined 100 and suspended as he abstains from intoxicating liquors. Sweepneers fined 13.50 and costs. Prank L Rigdon admitted speeding after colliding with Chartier at Lafayette and Eleventh. injuries minor. Chartier’s speeding case continued. A traffic violator forfeited 5 bond. another owed 3.50.
Building permits issued yesterday and today include a residence by Edward May at 2141 Fourth Street East for 5000 dollars and a gasoline filling station at 16165 Fourth Street East by August Priebie for 1000 dollars. Other permits list Mary L. Miller remodeling 3100 dollars at 712 Ninthwest, F J Cihak 189 Bridge 150 dollars, E F P Hartman 849 Logan garage 200 dollars, John McNorth 116 Riehl garage 100 dollars.
John C. McGlade spoke to the Y's Men's Club at the cottage of Dr. and Mrs. C. A. Boatman in Sherwood Park last evening about experiences from a recent trip to Europe. He noted Hyde Park lecture circuits in London where speakers draw crowds and sometimes provoke clashes between Catholic and Protestant listeners.
Stewart White a 1921 graduate of Iowa State College has been appointed director of athletics at Ocahontas High School Ames Iowa. White played halfback for Ames and earned recognition on the mythical all Missouri Valley conference team.
A historic advertisement claims Freezone instantly relieves corn pain with a bottle sold by a druggist for a few cents. It promises easy removal of hard or soft corns and calluses without soreness or irritation using simple application by the fingers.
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