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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1916
Page
2
Auto operators in congested business districts contend young boys on bicycles cause most traffic grief and near-accidents have risen in the past month while blaming drivers, with Justice Knapp noting several near misses. Parents defend equal street rights but officers lack power to stop riders.
Brown and Ward, accused of procuring $10,000 from John G. Huglin, returned to Des Moines on $1,000 bonds each after a brief release. Preliminary hearing moved to Oct. 7 as state agent James Risden returns to Davenport. The men claim civil notices in Polk County and dispute identity and alibi as key issues.
Rev H P Rohlman pastor of St Mary's Catholic church has arranged a two week mission by Paulists fathers of Chicago. The mission opens Sunday morning with Rev Oliver A Welsh and Rev William B Pipp in charge. Women attend Oct 1 to start. men follow the next week due to limited space. Masses Sunday at 6 8 and 10 a m and weekdays at 5 30 and 6 20 a m with evening services at 7 30 p m. Public invitation issued.
A party led by C. D. Cass includes B. W. Schuneman Dr. Edward T. Alford and H. B. Plumb returned from a three week 150 mile Wyoming expedition into the Teton range. They gathered elk heads and teeth while paying guide fees and noting strict game protections on government land.
Prominent pugilist John L Sullivan, famed heavyweight champion, discusses his view that today’s heavyweight ranks are weak compared with the old guard. He notes Willard, Moran, Fulton, and Morris as the current crop and praises Roosevelt while supporting temperance with licensed saloons. Sullivan also reflects on retirement plans and his ambition to win souls as he travels and visits relatives.
Work on the local telephone company's addition at Third and Sycamore streets will begin once materials arrive. George E. Bickley, general manager, said brick from Boone and timbers from Minnesota are expected soon and the building should be completed by January 7 to accommodate new equipment. No calls handling will be interrupted during construction.
Paul Stufflebeam elevator operator at First National Bank building whistled while handling a penny bet with a friend. He swallowed the coin during the wager and elevator service was halted for first aid before the penny was recovered. An advertisement for Moxiel Tauintiry Co LC follows.
Southwest states face poor oats in Oklahoma and subpar Kansas corn, prompting reliance on Iowa and northern states for grain. Kansas City prices drive southward movement, reversing last year’s pattern as Iowa forecasts strong yields while Kansas crops falter. City news notes rug cleaning ads and a sidewalk repair push by the street committee with property owners urged to fix defects before winter.
Due to higher production costs, Otto Eisenlohr & Bros Inc raise CINCO Cigars price to five cents to consumer per cigar, instead of six for a quarter. The brand’s national reputation and quality justify the advance over maintaining old pricing.
A historical ad style home treatment claims to cure catarrhal deafness and head noises. It promotes Parmint Double Strength with hot water and sugar to be taken as a tonic, asserting relief of head noises and restoration of hearing in many ear trouble cases. The remedy is marketed for self treatment at home.
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