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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1916

Page

4

Republican Day at Cattle Show Heads Political Campaign

Committees named at enthusiastic meeting in Ed wards office for Republican day at the Dairy Cattle Congress. Wirt P. Hoxie presides as chairman with Franklin D. Platt named president and Walter R. French secretary. Speakers include Senator James Wadsworth Jr and W. L. Harding. Finance and campaign HQ plans discussed as committees list roles and offices. The event aims to be a major campaign moment.

Edwards, Longley, Ransier & Smith Dairy Cattle Congress Wirt P. Hoxie Franklin D. Platt Walter R. French F. W. Powers James Wadsworth, Jr New York W. L. Harding Burton B. Sweet Finance Committee Fowler Building Fifth and Lafayette Myers Fourth Street S. T. Mears W. P. Jenson E. H. McCay F. S. Pettit M. L.r Bowman Paul W. Smith Alford J. W. Rath C. E. Bronson B- F. Swisher W. B. McMurray J. T. Knapp W. R. Law W. F. Parrott J. C. Hartman J. E. Sedgwick J. G C. Hartman A. BE. Glenny Wiliam Galloway H. L. Litchfield W. W. Miller W. T. Reidy J. W. Rickert G. W. Dawson A. W. McFarlane J. BR. Rector George E. Lichty J. Wenner C. D. Becker A. J. Edwards Paul Davis James Black

New County Agent to Talk at Rally

Miss Tara Hawks county home economics agent will address the annual fall rally of the Young Women's Christian association tomorrow evening. An Iowa State College graduate, she is an authority on home making and will speak to Waterloo women for the first time. The event launches the fall program with progressive rooms featuring autumn decor and activities. Mrs. T. A. Whitworth brings Cedar Fasis orchestra to provide music for the party.

Tara Hawks Young Women’s Christian Association Miss Hawks Iowa State College Waterloo T. A. Whitworth Cedar Fasis Elvira Tyler Runkle

Death of O J Mosher After Weeklong Illness

O J Mosher died at Presbyterian hospital at 1 40 p m after a week's illness. He was about 56 and came to the city nine years ago from Faribault Minnesota to run a grocery. He leaves his mother Mrs Ellen Mosher and sons Charles F J Arthur George Emil and daughters Mrs William Wilgus Mrs Andrew Schrag and Mrs Guy Burbank, all of Waterloo.

O. J. Mosher Presbyterian Hospital Faribault Minn Ellen Mosher Charles F. J Arthur George Emil Mmes William Wilgus Andrew Schrag Guy Burbank Waterloo Bert Coddington Ason City C. R. Rover Ella Voorfies Charey Messrs George Brett George Penson Masen Ci Mary Chapman Syracuse N. Y B. H. Corey Corey Dumont Bristow Rev. H. ND. Green M. F Trev Edward Gouth Geneseo Joseph Gough Lowell Hewitt Oklahoma Minnesota Dodee Flossie Abet Izzerahi Filmer Abelt Triste Lewis Alison Grevier Minnie A. E. Roberts Rose North Dakota

Edwin Trainor Dies After Illness in Lincoln Township

Edwin E. Trainor a farmer of Lincoln township died at St Francis hospital Wednesday evening after several weeks of illness. Born June 2 1865 in Manitowoc Wisconsin he moved to Iowa as a child and lived on the Lincoln County homestead. Surviving are his widow daughter Anna his father M N Trainor and several brothers and sisters. Funeral plans include viewing at his father’s home and a 930 am Saturday funeral at Sacred Heart Church with interment at Calvary cemetery. C E Jones funeral rites follow at 2 pm Friday from 1802 Mulberry Street to Fairview Cemetery, with widow and several children surviving along with two sisters and a brother in law.

Edwin E. Trainor Lincoln Township St. Francis Hospital Mr. Trainor Iowa Manitowoc Wis Petrena Jensen Anna M. N. Trainor Clarence Charles Bernadette Tressa Waterloo Earl Barrett Waterville Grant Avenue Sacred Heart Catholic Church Calvary Cemetery C. E. Jones EB. A. Baker Mulberry Street Fairview Cemetery Fannie Drew Wyoming CG. J. Jones St Louis W. M. Jones Grace Tull -Jones Johnson Cedar Falls Fulor Monticello

Millionaire Seeks Reward to Reveal North Pole Secret

Mene Wallace, once a fourteen year old in Peary’s Eskimo band, returns to New York claiming to hold the secret of who discovered the north pole. He demands a million dollars to disclose the truth, saying he could live well from Greenland income. He offers no clear stance on Peary or Cook.

New York North Pole Mene Wallace Peary Mene William Wallace Museum of Natural History Greenland Admiral Peary Dr. Cook

Real Estate Men Plan First Annual Waterloo Meet

Local real estate board gears up for the first annual convention in Waterloo on Thursday October sixth. About 206 Third district members will gather at Hotel Russell Lamson with a luncheon, city tour, and Dairy Cards Congress attendance. R A Santee will preside with speeches by leading real estate figures on raising industry standards.

Third Congressional District Waterloo Waterloo Real Estate Board Russell-Lamson Dairy Cartls Congress R. A. Santee Cedar Falls Third

A Nation's History Cited as Strength for the Nation

A quotation by Joseph Anderson on the importance of historical study in books customs institutions and monuments as a source of national strength and identity.

Joseph Anderson

Hughes May Visit Waterloo October as Iowa Campaigns

Des Moines reports no definite Hughes dates but Waterloo Republicans push to host the candidate. Officials say Hughes likely travels Iowa in October and may stop in Waterloo on Friday October 20, with local leaders pressing campaign managers for confirmation and a welcoming reception.

Des Moines State Central Committee Charles E. Hughes Iowa Rawson Chicago Hughes Waterloo Iown Fort Dodge Dairy Cattle Congress TE Hughes

City in Brief: Various Local and Visiting Notables

Briefing of Waterloo area happenings lists visitors from Burlington Minneapolis and Wichita. Richard Lee ill at Presbyterian hospital. James Roiz and Chester Green noted in city. land­lord suit filed against Dickson for $1,110.85. new birth a 12 pound son to Mr. and Mrs. Chester Green. Several residents travel or visit relatives in Colorado, Illinois and Wisconsin. court verdict awards $100 in Whittle v Klipter. divorce suit filed by Clarence Thompson. county September salary warrants totaling $3,518.28 to be delivered. many tone of public notices and rail officials passing through.

Richard Lee Presbyterian Hospital D. IL Mowbray Ackley James E. Roiz Burlington Waterloo H. V. Danbey Minneapolis Charles Sieglaf J. H. Dickson Chester R. Green Lafayette Street Eugene Montgomery Joseph W. G. Montgomery Harrison Street W.P. Bragg Monroe Wis H. N. Butterfield Walter Bartley Wichita Kan Ray Butterfield Robert J. Stark L. Mitchell Vinton F. BE. Lathrop F.L. Johnson Illinois Lines Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad Chicago Charles KE. Mitchell Harry East Moline Paul A. Keller Second Street C. P. Kretz Chicago Great Western Railroad Colorado Blackhawk Street Smith Oklahoma Congress E. A. Zellhoefer Virginia May W. H. Langlas Reimers Colorado Springs Manitou Colo Clarence J. Thompson Marion Thompson Billings Mont

Court Fails to Picture Terrors Enough to Frighten Small Boys

Three Alvord boys Joseph 14 Clyde 11 and Lloyd 12 faced Judge Herbert B Boles in juvenile court as incorrigibles they planned a canoe trip to Florida to confront imagined beasts and Indians The court learned of their bravado and fantasies while Lloyd cried at his delivery to the Boys Industrial School Eldora The youths preferred outdoor study and even calked a leaking liner with tags before admission to the reform school

Herbert B. Boles Florida Alvord Joseph Clyde Lloyd T Boles Wei Lloyd Iads Harlow O’bleness Boies Cedar Rapids

Alva Fined In Police Court For Disorderly Conduct

JuHan Alva paid a ten dollar fine after pleading guilty to disorderly conduct in police court. His wife did not appear. The Social Welfare league asks for donated unused heating or cooking stoves to aid the city poor. A charity store phone line will arrange pick up. A 35 member group celebrated Mr and Mrs F C Wear’s 35th wedding anniversary with autumn décor. John Robertson Macartney travels to Dubuque to deliver the installation address at the Dubuque German Theological college. Rev William Loud will be awarded a homiletics degree. Macartney and Loud studied at the San Francisco Theological seminary.

JuHan Alva F.C Jane California George L. Hoar Whittier Cal John Robertson Macartney Dubuque Dubuque German Theological College William Loud Loud Macartney San Francisco Theological Seminary Secrinary

Bankers Advocate Urges Universal Military Training

Kansas City speech by J. J. Lynch and Frank A. Vanderlip calls for universal service for all young men and greater participation of bankers in politics. Mayor Edwards criticizes bankers for political naivety while warning of demagogues. An ad in the Eventne Courier and Reporter promises results.

Kansas City American Bankers’ Association J. J. Lynch San Francisco Association Frank A. Vanderiip New York Congress George H. Edwards Lynch Vanderuip

Clothier Forgives His Wife Near Death in Philadelphia

Joseph Leduc, a wealthy Chicago clothier, forgives his wife who lies gravely ill after a confrontation with Mrs Belzer following the killing of J C Gravier in Philadelphia yesterday. Leduc, kneeling at his wife’s hospital cot, says she was wronged and not guilty, noting Gravier once aided social uplift work. He says Mrs Ledue wrote him daily since leaving cast a onl y weeks ago. The Ledues have been married 12 years.

Philadelphia Joseph Leduc Chicago

Des Moines Police Shakeup Ties to Booze Scandal

Des Moines Sept 25 A major shakeup in the police department over alleged liquor sales seizures was announced. Shag Crawford who led the booze squad and chief assistant William Guthrie were dismissed along with three other officers not under civil service. Affected personnel will go on Oct 1.

Des Moines Shag Crawford William Guthrie Atad

Waterloo lodge called communication for third degree work

Waterloo lodge No. LH A F and A M holds a called communication at Masonic Temple Friday evening September 29 for third degree work. W C of No. 1625 meet in Sacred Heart hall this evening.

Waterloo Masonic Temple W. Cc Sacred Heart Hell

The Way of It. Smith’s Salary Cut Causes Woes

The Baltimore American quotes a fragmentary private exchange noting Smith faced a salary reduction and consequent displeasure. The dialogue hints at financial strain and career frustration without detailing specifics.

Smith Baltimore American

Help Yourself, Take Action While Opportunity Stands

A compact reflection urges self reliance and timely effort. The quoted sentiment from Marcus Aurelius emphasizes seizing the moment to aid oneself rather than waiting for luck or external help. It promotes personal responsibility and proactive resolve.

Hospital Worker From Naliona Visiting Here

Mrs. Serphine Pisko, national executive secretary of Naliona dewish Tospital for Tuberculosis, remains in Denver visiting Mr. and Mrs. Levington at the Hotel Russell. She heads hospital funds, notes its 55,000 dollar annual subscription, 12 buildings, and a top research facility donated by Samuel Grabbelfeld. The hospital, 17 years old, grows produce on a 10 acre farm and offers schooling for immigrant patients. Over 3,600 patients have been discharged.

Serphine Pisko Nalionadewish Tospital Denver, Col Water Joo Jacob Lavingston Russell-Laniuon Pisko Levingeton Samuel Grabfelder

Union Labor Of Waterloo Skips Homecoming Parade

Organized labor in Waterloo will not be represented in next week’s Dairy Cattle Congress homecoming parade. The decision follows officials of the Dairy Cattle Congress refusing to recognize the Waterloo military band. Hi L Burns, secretary of the musician's recall, said officials did not even give the band a chance to come to terms.

Union Labor of Waterloo Dairy Cattle Congress Congress Waterloo Military Band Hi. L. Burns

Cosson Agents Arrest 60 Auto Violators in Iowa City

Two agents from Cosson's office arrested over 60 motorists in Iowa City yesterday and today as part of a statewide effort to enforce automobile laws outside Des Moines. They were cited to appear before Mayor Koonts at 4 PM for alignment with the laws and to report again next Thursday.

Cosson Des Moines Koonts

Market News: New York Stocks Mixed Amid Slump

New York market brief notes a varied session with many blue chips showing tiny moves. American Boot Sugar and American Car and Foundry hover near flat while several names report fractional gains or declines amid overall subdued trading.

New York American Boot Sugar S.ee American Car and Foundry Amarican Locomotive Amarivan al American Wee Baldwin Locomotive Harthmore Ohio e.Methleham Steel Ee Wee Brooklyn Rapid Transit Pactte Cheasapeake Onla Chicago MIL Ory Ee Peewee Colorado Iigl Bang Cruciblea Steel R General Wneetele Peetyeee Creat Northern Pfd Witnnle Central Lauinville Nashville Montean Petroleum Western Union

Nashua Social Roundup Sees Illnesss Accidents and Visits

Nashua items note August Wedeneyer gravely ill at home and Leona Paaschke on a week’s vacation with parents. Detroit visit for Mrs. Anna Dewey. two auto tourist collisions injure a woman. George Smith injured on a corn binder. Mrs. Bartlett Peterson recovering after gall bladder operation at Waverly. Dora Eck Cranmer operated on at Waverly. Hazel Jacobs, 17, burned carrying boiling water after boiler spill. Henry Rickhoff Sr. plans move to town. Mr. and Mrs. C L Strike return from a trip to Summit SD. Maxine Kepata hosts tenth birthday party with ten friends.

Nashua Wedeniyer Misa Leona Paaschke Cedar Nupida 19 Anna Dewey Detroit John Loos Lacy George Smith Duncan McCulloch A. MO. Leaman S. J. Hawtinn Waverly Henry Rickhoff, Sr S. J. Hawkins Fan Will Xom C. L. Strike Des Moines Sumenitt Maxine Leona Opal Shultz Marian Jay Alice Miller Beth Wallis Margaret Stuart Margaret Taylor Louise Woehrle Bessie Troutner Dorothy Morlay Gensveve Wright Tholma Luhring

Bristow area notes travel and local visits in September

In Bristow, Mrs. O Q Hobson and Tre y attended United Brethren conference in Toledo. Delegates Mrs Lela Richards and others plan travel, with Hattie Van Ingham and Fern Bucklin heading to Wyoming and Washington after summer visits. Local events include a W C T U reception for teachers, a school program with cocoa and cake, and multiple trips by residents to Ontario, Minnesota, and Elgin.

Bristow Trey O. QO. Hobson Toledo Lela Richards Hattie van Ingham Fern Bucklin Wyoming Washington J. PF. Jungkans W. Mwutchinson Lamberton Minn Geneva G. W. Analehy Frank Stark Oklahoma City A. C. Stowe Eldora G. W. Zeller Elgin

Rails Timetable Roundup Illarois Central B Best Bound

Railway timetable details for Illinois Central Cardiff routes and connections. Includes Fort Dodge Omaha express and local bound trains, Twin Cities Albert Lea service, Minneapolia locals, Cedar Rapids and Waterloo line schedules, and noted stops at Centerpoint, Urbana, and Brardon with signaling rules for sidings and crossings.

Fort Dodge Omaha Fast Mall Sioux City B. Meese Dubuque Worth Fort Albert Las Twin Cities, Limited Twin Cities Albert Les Minneapolia Albert Lee

Hat Chasing Weather Signals Cold Wave Arrival

An advancing cold wave prompts warnings to stock coal and ensure furnaces work. A rain followed by a sharp drop in temperature, with a 24 hour rainfall of 1.26 inches reported by Ralph B. Slippy, and a daytime high of 66 and low of 45 yesterday as a westerly wind unsettled hat chasing.

Ralph B. Slippy

Long Lost Flag Found at Memorial Hall Hoisted Again

Custodian John Averill found the 30 year old flag of the Robert Anderson G A R in a chest at Waterloo Memorial Hall. The flagpole carried a banner reading From the Ladies of Waterloo to C D May 25 1886. The flag, used on state occasions after the 1883 G A R organization, had been stored away for years and is now raised again.

T Memorial Hall John Averill Robert Anderson Post Ladies of Waterloo

Bent-Modern six room apartment in Baltimore street

Wants ads list multiple rental offerings including a six room modern apartment on Baltimore street with phone contact, a high glass five room apartment on Su berlin apartments, and an eleven room modern boarding house with barn and garage. Also includes other rental and sale items from American Mfg Co and local brokers.

Baltimore Street Suberlin American Mfg. Co Jefferson Street Commercial Street S.A Ballou Amart Beth Ienn Berth Avenue George R. Potters Shores H. H. Budke Care Courier Es Alose East Side

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