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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1922
Page
15
A leading coal man asserts the strike will not disrupt local supply. He cites four months of on hand stock, few April orders, and no price rise. Public utilities and industries reportedly hold three to four months of coal, with nationwide balance about 60 days.
Chief Bonehead Everett announced the third annual celebration of the Order of Boneheads to be held at the international convention in Dallas Texas this month. Speeches at the bonehead banquet will be broadcast to the world by radio. Several new members have been elected to keep the local club at 67 varieties of boneheads.
Building activity in March 1922 shows 100 permits totaling 205782 dollars under Ed ward Mainke’s office. Ten new residences are listed, with half the value from St Marys parochial school and chapel. Twenty permits issued last week total 13510 dollars including two new homes for Mrs Alice Dunkelberg at 1016 and 1026 Forest Avenue. Other permits include remodeling, reroofing, additions, and roofing for several property owners across multiple streets. A Belgian royal visit note and divorce of local notables appear in the same column.
St Louis April 1 Commander MacNider told American Legion leaders that a two to one majority in 44 states favored passage of the bonus and he believed the Senate would pass the bill. Legion executives from several states attended a two day Missouri conference that adjourns today.
Jackson Mississippi April 1 The special committee of the Mississippi House of Representatives created to investigate charges of pernicious lobbying by fire insurance interests and other allegations by Governor Russell reported that its investigation failed to substantiate the charges.
A letter from Mrs. L. A. Guimann of Union Village Vermont praises Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She describes weakness and nervous fatigue improving after seven doses, enabling nine hours of work in a steam laundry. The message urges other women to begin treatment at early signs of trouble.
Mrs. M. Carmen alleged bootlegger bound over to district court on liquor nuisance charge with $500 bond after municipal court arraignment. Detectives seized two hood stills and moonshine at 727 Jefferson Street as she remained at home due to son’s illness. Speed cases pursue Monday review. fines issued to Caudon and others for traffic violations. A man and woman registered as married at a local hotel and were sent to Cedar Falls authorities.
Men seeking eligibility for police and fire department positions may take a civil service examination Monday at 3 p.m. in Walter P. Jensen's office, secretary of the civil service commission. No vacancies exist now, but applications are due on the first Monday of April and October.
Democratic leaders move to pick strong men for state senatorial seats as part of a national plan. The party seeks a slate of capable candidates and anticipates running a top contender on the ticket if successful, with Mr Marshall noted as an active participant in party affairs.
The May Pennsylvania senatorial primary names successors for Knox and Penrose, two veteran leaders who died recently. Will Crow may not seek a full term due to ill health, while George W Pepper could rise to rival Penrose’s strength if elected and retained. The outcome shapes national leadership and party influence.
The piece lauds Senator Pepper as a leading Republican candidate favored for renomination in Pennsylvania, noting his courage and public movement experience. It discusses anticipated nominations across states and the lack of clear, defining issues shaping the fall election, with party managers watching how voters will respond to a broad contest.
An advertisement touts Father John's Medicine as a non drug tonic that builds flesh and health. It promises lasting strength, claims to restore lost weight, and urges spring use to gain vigor. The copy emphasizes nourishing minerals and regular intake for real results.
The piece notes primaries in Washington, party leaders' views on the Washington Conference, and the likelihood of Republicans using its perceived success as a basis to persuade the public for continued power. It cites administrations aiming to act toward global betterment only after all nations ratify the resulting treaties.
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