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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1921
Page
10
Despite a mild winter Cedar River flow limited natural ice, icehouses in town are fed by shipments from northern ponds and an artificial plant. Prices rise slightly but are set at 70 cents per hundredweight, with 500 and 1000 pound coupon lots offered.
Morent Soenen known as the man of mystery was transported to Chicago for deportation to Belgium. Fred S. Pettit, clerk of courts, will hand him over to immigration officials. Soenen, 24, used the name Florent Genen on his passport and has a murky past involving alleged German service and shell shock. He was arrested last summer after acting bizarrely at the Martin Hotel, detained in city and county jails, and has spoken little, with inspectors noting he can speak French. Deportation is ordered as he is deemed a burden on U S government resources.
In La Porte City the county Modern Woodmen session chose three delegates in 20 minutes to Des Moines for the state convention. J F Mackinster of this city was named one of the three delegates, with efforts to have him chosen as a district representative to the grand lodge meeting in St Louis this summer.
The article recalls Old Limber, Alf Taylor’s legendary fox hound, refusing to move to Nashville. Gov Taylor vows to veto any legislature plan for a mansion addition for the dog, praising Old Limber’s hunting prowess, loyalty, and home in East Tennessee. The piece notes Old Limber’s age nine, his enduring voice, and his role in campaign lore, alongside mentions of the governor’s pack leader and a grandson.
George Christofferson of Dubuque was fined 100 dollars in Cedar Falls for clamming in closed territory. The fine was suspended after he proved innocence of intent and showed the territory was open. Deputy game warden William Benton led the arrest. local officers informed him of the ruling.
West High Riflemen defeated a city shooting team at Central School range last night by 798 to 695. Ten shooters per side. city star Robert Terbell led with 93 points, Alfred Mullan second with 92. West High secured the win with steady shooting.
Traer Iowa April 17 Mrs Mary A Richards was re elected superintendent of schools of Tama county at a convention of school officers at Toledo Resolutions recommending an increase in salary were passed Mrs Richards has held this post in Tama county for many years
Osage Osage Osage Ja April 7 Special reports Osage high school seniors of the class of 1921 have voted to graduate in white cotton skirts and middies with black sick ties a move toward simpler dress. The earlier years saw girls adopting silks satins and extreme modes which were rejected.
Waterlo o Naval recruits bases in Hawaiian Sun Harry C Bond 1200 Knowles Street writes from Fort Ruger Kaweleaea Waikiki Hawaii dated March 14 describing paradise scenery hot days no cost of living lush gardens for dinner strawberry shortcake corn on the cob asparagus and green peas from post gardens noting few Americans beyond the garrison and his complexion darkening since enlistment three months ago transfer to Hawaii post.
Requisition of A. J. Johnson from Oklahoma to Iowa was denied by the Oklahoma governor. Sheriff H. T. Wagner and county attorney Walter R. French, who traveled to Oklahoma City, returned empty handed. They blame politics and note the Oklahoma governor is a Democrat not favoring Republicans. Johnson faced larceny charges for embezzlement of $100 at Cedar Falls. The witness was U. S. Stone of the Randelette Oil Lot company, who aspires to be GOP governor candidate two years hence.
In Shellsburg thieves broke into the late Dr I B Roses office, April 7. Liberty bonds and narcotics were secured. nitro phenyl cerine found implies they planned to blow the safe. Broodhounds from Waterloo found no trace of the culprits.
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