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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1924

Page

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Michigan and Illinois primaries show low voter interest

AP dispatch reports Michigan voters largely uninspired as candidates campaigned minimally and few cities show local issues driving turnout. In Illinois, sharp issues and a western battle for delegates to the Republican national convention draw attention, with Essington challenging Gov. Small and McAdoo competing for the Democratic nomination.

Associated Press Detroit Mich Michigan United States Hiram Johnson California Calvin Coolidge Alex A. Groesbeck William G. Simpson Ford Woodbridge X. Perris Ferris M's Hime Coolidge Len Small Thurton G. Essington Essington Hiram W. Johnson McCormick Medill McCormick Washington Charles $. Deneen Newton Jenkins LaFallette Johnson Brookhart Smeth Agg Essington Democratic Rubernatoria Nebrask Browne M.q Omaha Neb Hiram Coolidge Johnson Charles Brian Themeelveg Charles Graft State Board of Agriculture Nemblray Adam McMuhen Bestries A. Grain Inet Aiyt George

Search for drowned man Arthur W White resumes

The search for Arthur W White who disappeared after drowning in the Cedar River will be continued with aid from Fisherman John Stillwater and others to assist in locating the body.

Vinton Arthur W. White

White House Race Steady Amid Week's Events

The Democratic race in Michigan mentions Senator Ferris briefly amid McAdoo’s efforts to curb Ford by default in Nebraska. Illinois leans to McAdoo against the Organization, while party lines split into progressive and conservative camps led by Murphy and Smith, with a possible third ticket unlikely for now.

White House Michigan Ferris Ford Nebraska McAdoo Bryan State Tllinois Democratic Organization Haa Hilinois Cor Tlinois Hig

Germany Must Pay for Private Ships Sunk During War

The German American mixed elatina commission ruled that Germany must compensate for the destruction of one American private vessel sunk during the war, as it was privately owned and not militarily chartered. It also found Germany not liable for two other ships, used by the United States in supporting military operations against Germany.

Washington, D.C Elatina Commission Cver Germany United States

Death of Waterloo Manufacturer Unio Bovee at 70

Unio Bovee 70 prominent Waterloo manufacturer founder of Bovee furnace works died Sunday at 8 p m after two weeks illness of rheumatism. He had spent winter at Lake Worth Florida and returned March 5. A church member and civic figure, he helped establish the Brethren church home and most waterloo industries. He leaves a widow and two daughters, with a sister in Lincoln Nebraska. Funeral arrangements to be announced.

David W. Boves Waterloo Bovee Furnace Works Tigome Boye Lake Worth Fla Bovee Tantala Anna Ravee Hovee Waterlon Whited Brethren Church Brethorn Hame Calvare Hartiet Rotary Club Greater Water‘Toy Association Bavea Montans Ying B. J. Morrow R. Waterloo Mary Wood Lincoln Ming Condiucind Mos Parte Anvil Graves Memorial United Brethren Church Pas- Fae Maevelock Weilnesday Monitor E.W. Main IV. F. Cronk Toon Eisener Pody

Pioneer Residents Die in Floyd County

Charles City April 7 Mrs Chartlatta Kober 84 a Floyd County pioneer resident died at her son Dr A F Kober home after a long illness. Survived by four daughters and four sons. Mrs Matilda Kirley another county pioneer died and was buried in Catholic cemetery. Dr Byron Lewis 71 longtime Floyd physician died at home leaving widow and one son.

Charles City Tac Chartlatta Kober A. F. Kober

Miss Edna Sellman Struck by Auto in Nevada Incident

Edna Sellman a 27 year old Nevada resident was slightly hurt when struck by a track driven by Ek Dean on her way to work at a spa. She was taken to her home in 3 notice par.

Edna Seliman Nevada Ek Dean Fremont Spa

Hunter Pies or Hurts Cedar Rauids Ta

A garbled report describes an incident on April 7 involving J. T Burgess, age 14, and Mare 25. It mentions a sunshot wound and a hunter crawling a fence, with a charge entering Burgess's hip amid an unclear sequence of events.

J. T Burgeas

Defeated Candidate Files Contest Notice in Burlington

Ja April 7. 11 Ge Marquardt candidate for mayor in the recent election filed a contest against Mayor T J Brute who won by 124 votes. The notice cites irregularities alleged with electronic spindles that allegedly defeated Marquardt.

Burlington Ge Marquardt T J Brute Inday Electron Pni- Clats

City Administration Inauguration Tonight In Municipal Court

The city administration installation for the next two years occurs tonight in City Hall. The old council meets to finish minor business before A E Gnagy is sworn in for a second term as mayor by John W Gwynne. The new council then convenes with no major items announced yet.

A. E. Gnagy John W. Gwynne Feof

Memorial trees plan by Woman's Club for soldiers

The Woman's Club executive board approved planting memorial trees honoring American World War soldiers, both fallen and returning. Civic department to manage landscaping this spring as part of grounds beautification. May 10 luncheon and inauguration meeting postponed to next week to avoid conflicts with state con ventions. Top new members admitted. gratitude resolution for helpers at last Tuesday vaudeville show passed.

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Free Methodists Finish Revival With Large Accessions

Three weeks of revival services at the Free Methodist church closed with record crowds. Thirty persons attributed their conversions to the efforts of Miss Bula May Fleming and Miss May Lee Henderson, young women evangelists. New members will be received next Sunday. Rev J W Whiteside, pastor of the Des Moines church, will lead the quarterly meeting starting Tuesday April 15 through the following Sunday.

Free Methodist Church Bula May Fleming May Lee Hender Lits New Amrembera J. W. Whiteside Des Moines

Thirty five to Take Pharmacy Exams in Des Moines

Examinations for state certificates will be given by the state Pharmacy board at Des Moines University here on Wednesday and Thursday. George Mehor Professor of Materia Medica at Ows Will Haire State college at Ames Fort Dodge druggist and J W Sloc in Indianola will conduct the exams. About 25 applicants will take the tests including written work on Wednesday and laboratory work on Thursday.

Es Moines Con State Pharmacy Board Ides Moines University Geoce Me Hrofissor Materia Messica Ows Will Haire State College At Ames Fort Dodge Druggist J. W. Slocin Indianola Pharmacy

Navy Recruits Two and Army Signs a Trio

Navy adds two new enlistees Ralph E. Klein 24 an ex sailor and Herman J.E. Sell 17 of Way erly La enlist at the local office. Army signs three: Donald Travis 18 Roger Barnas 18 Waterloo and Ray Smith 16 Manchester join for one year. Procter & Gamble distributor JT Edwards removed to hospital with diphtheria care requested for local grocers riders and detention hospital. Mrs. Alice Selensky returns to Beloit after visit with Mil ler family. Dor tha to Milwaukee Dowoy College.

Ralph EB. Klein Herman JE. Sell Wayerly United States Service Klein Soay Man JT. Edwards Proctor & Gamble Co Doen Yon Hospital Mr. Edwards Focal Grocers Blof Alice Selensky Beloit Wlattnra Alt. Milier Dortha Milwaukee-Dow Oy College

Funeral rites for Civil War veteran Jacob Reinhart

Jacob Reinhart, Civil War veteran, died this morning at St Fra hospital from paralysis. Services set for 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Kistner chapel with burial at a mausoleum in Newview. Members of the Robert Anderson port and Womans Relief corps to hold church services. Rev Clinton F. Sonith in charge. Miss Tia Wilson, former Waterloo resident, died Monday in Los Angeles after heart disease. she was sister of Mrs. WooOM Thampsmn, last living here about 25 years ago.

Jacob ¥. Reinhart Jacoh Fy Reinhart St. Fra Hospital Kistner Chapel Kirse Evangelion Church Clinton F. Sonith Robert Anderson Port GAL RL Wiv Watrean Relief Corps Mausalewin Fatr View Tda Wilakon Tia Wilson Waterloo Fagin Rock Sihuri Los Angeles Wooom

Cornerstone Laid for St. John's Church and School

The cornerstone was laid yesterday for the St. John’s parish building to serve as church and school. The ceremony, led by Dean Slattery, featured Rev. N J Lentz and Rev. Dr M Molloy. Faulk Otley delivered a sermon emphasizing Catholic education and the role of religion alongside public schools.

Str. John's Dean Talware Slattery St. Joseph's Church N. J. Lentz St. John’s M. Molloy Sacred Heart Church Faulk Otley Peter Hell America

Evangelical Pastors Assigned at Sumner Meeting Saturday

Two pastors receive yearlong appointments after a Sumner conference led by Bishop Breyfogel. Rev. I. L. Taumgartner of Calvary and Ray Clinton F. Smith of First Evangelical were reassigned to Waterloo and other districts.

Sumner I. L. Taumgartner Calvary Last Evangelical United Evangelical Ray Clinton F. Smith First Evangelical Church Waterloo 8. C. Breyfogel Cedar Falls Disorder Cedar Falls Conference Evangeliat W. C. Laing Mr. Raecker Waust Day Ergeman Nolte Tsumont Brunemeier Wort Dodge Bogen Rostoria Wendland Keon Mountain Tls Russel Hartley Tr OW. Wienands Nora Syreinga Pippert H. Racker Maines J. A. Haehien Fing Elder Das Maines Fa. Anduhon A. Derdrieiz Wigttstown Thos. Koch. Voxholm R L. Putter Vouneil Binks Des Moines Schtorsman Vee Maines Four Wendel Aonersville Dow Moines First Counob Bluffs Streiches Astricrol Elfen Rellet Fit Sas Temfient Deaconess Saviely Banerntemd Aita Viste Lantow Tu Malo Kaupar Art Fonapa Linten wWw Treainer Crosco A. W Aller Creek Bork Nre Swing Sininer Tyioyr If Anning Wirtepieay Smith Wajerin Calvary le Ransmienet Praltugrafr Wenn Wittone Lerly Corverence Ciimtan VW de Urerea AIT Viner Stowe Tauernfeind Ollrecht Jane Witten Wirth Diubuunog Crippan

Child returns to Chicago from Cincinnati trip

Arthur Whiteford a 13 year old of Chicago was shipped by his grandmother from Cincinnati in a crate labeled glass. The boy appeared pale thin and weakened by the journey and looked worse for his adventure as he arrived in the Windy City.

Arthur Whiteford Chicago New Windy City Cincinnati Asie

Drunk Man Found Asleep With Horse Tied to Bedpost

A habitual drunkard was found asleep with his horse tied to a bedpost when police answered a call last night. He was fined $10 and costs by Judge J W Gwynne. A FOMA man faced speeding fines of $5.50 in costs. F. Moffett asked for time on false checks case with hearing set for April 16. James L Page waived preliminary hearing on cheating by indorsing a check and was held for district court.

J. W. Gwynne FOMA F. Moffett James L. Page Ahswer

Preacher Must Be Teacher Too Says Prof Walters

Prof G W Walters of Iowa State Teachers college argues in Waterloo that a teacher should be half preacher and a preacher half teacher. He says Christ was both, science and church grow closer, and both seek to aid mankind. Rev E B Mounsey previews Abbott's What Christianity Means to Me.

G. W. Walters Iowa State Teachers College Waterloo Ministerial ‘Association Welters Christ Prof Watters E. B. Mounsey Christ Episcopal Church Abbott

Fire Damages Claim at Magee Residence Baby Safe

Sparks from a chimney set a baby carriage afire on the rear porch of Dr. EB B Magee at 328 Prospect Avenue. Fire crews from Central Station fought the blaze, causing $50 damage to the unit and its blankets. Earlier alarmsu led to other small incidents with minor losses.

EB. B. Magee Prospect Arene Wes Iglea Ida F. Mitchell Fifth West M.A. Nelly Oak Avenue Sixth

Cod Liver Oil Tablets Promise Quick Weight Gain

An old advertisement touts Cod Liver Oil tablets as the best flesh producer, claiming rapid weight gain with 60 tablets costing 60 cents. It promises 10 pounds in 30 days and a money-back if expected results aren’t met, urging readers to buy from local druggists.

Wangler Bros. CG Atider, Schuneman Drug Co Erin

Senate Bill Bars City Managers From Election Activity

Des Moines reports a senate bill bars city managers from active election involvement in council contests, allowing only voting if qualified. The measure aims to curb undue influence by managers and sets a misdemeanor for soliciting or influencing electors. The bill was backed by Senators Herchem and Shinn during a morning session.

Senate Associated Press State Capitol Des Moines Iowa Herchem Dubuque Shinn Harrison County Hammill Towa House of Representatives Representative Long Jefferson County Spirit Lake Long J State Teachers’ Association

Miller Receives History Fellowship at State University

F A Miller history civics and economics instructor at East High is awarded a history fellowship at the University of Iowa. The 15 month program begins June 2 with free tuition and a monthly stipend. He has resigned from East High to pursue the honor and will earn a Ph D after completing Iowa work.

F. A. Miller East High University of Iowa Iowa Miller Tle Mount Morris College Mount Morris

Ingrown Toe Nail Remedies Advertised in 1940s Clip

A scanned ad touts Outgro as a harmless antiseptic for ingrown toenails. It claims a few drops reduce inflammation and toughen tender skin, allowing the nail to grow outward within days. The product is marketed to chiropractors but sold in drug stores with simple directions.

New Train to Feature Showers and Mah Jongg Rooms

In Chicago to the North Pacific coast service the Oriental Limited will debut with shower baths for men and women a women smoking room and mah jongg sets. Great Northern president Ralph Budd announced the $31 000 00 expenditure for the deluxe train and ten all steel cars to be in service June 1 replacing the current Oriental Limited.

St. Pal Mion Chicago North Pacific Coast Ralph Budd Great Northern Oriental Lmited

April Weather Shows Warm Sun and Cool Breezes

The second week of April began with fair skies and a warm sun, followed by cool breezes. The state weather bureau forecast lower temperatures to persist into tonight and tomorrow. Motorists and golfers enjoyed the pleasant conditions, while country roads remained rough in spots but expected to improve with more good weather. Yesterday reached a high of 59 and a low around 45, with Saturday ranging from 60 to 34.

State Weather Bureau Sunnyside Byrnes Inks

Gideons Plan for State Convention in Waterloo June 2022

Gideons appointed finance program and pulpit committees at a Westminster church meeting to organize the state convention to be held in Waterloo in June 2022. Committee members include EB EK Gray H Ray mond 8 B Newkirk for Finance F Willis Jenks ¢ Stotts W R Sheples for Program and O O Wolfe G ¢ Stotts BE B Gray Frank Bagwell for Pulpit.

Gideons Waterloo Westminster Presbyterian Church Eb, Ek, Gray

Native-born Chinese Man Loses Appeal in Detention Case

Chung Fook of San Francisco, a native-born Chinese American, fails in the Supreme Court with his challenge to the detention of his wife Lee Shee by Immigration Commissioner Edward White of San Francisco.

Washington, D. C Chung Fook San Francisco United States Supreme Court of the United States Lee Shee Edward White

Injunction Curbs TaIats Poultry Price-Fixing in NY

A federal judge granted a temporary injunction against TaIats Poultry Price-Fixing alleging the Dive Poultry Dealers Association conspired to fix prices and boycott dealers outside the group. The action restrains price fixing and related anti-competitive practices affecting the market.

New York Tudge Winslow Telay Dive Poultry Dealers Association

Gunmen Fire On Gov Small Headquarters in Chicago

Six workers at Governor Len Small's west side campaign headquarters were narrowly uninjured when gunmen opened fire with revolver bullets. The attackers escaped in a car, as officials condemned the incident during election activity kicks off in Chicago.

Chicago West Side Len Small

Fire cross lit at new Waterloo location

A fiery cross was burned Saturday evening by a group at a new site along Fourth Street East, replacing the west end of Mullan Avenue bridge. The blaze appeared between 8 and 9 pm but was quickly extinguished and those responsible fled before witnesses could identify them.

Hiery Gross Burns Waterloo Knights of the Ha Klu Kian Mullan Avenue Bridge Fourth Street

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