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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1920

Page

5

Housing Still Vital Problem In Waterloo Area

The Waterloo housing crisis worsens as experts warn the issue mirrors other Iowa towns. Local real estate leaders study unified “unit houses” to cut waste and costs, while rents jump 20 to 60 percent. Garages are being remodeled into small homes. offices likewise raise rents, with demand far exceeding supply as hotels fill and a floating population never exists.

Waterloo Iowa Incree CG. Bk. Pimpsen Ucans Greater Waterloo Association Tharn Waterlooo

Miller pleads guilty and pays $100 fine

E. D. Miller pleaded guilty before Judge Stiles in district court today to shooting Nathan Smith after an argument over a 1 cent debt. Miller waived examination in municipal court on the assault charge and was bound over to the grand jury. A minimum $100 fine was imposed with the guilty plea.

E. D. Miller B. Stiles Nathan Smith Miller Todar

Young Kid McCoy Leads Revival at First Baptist

Reverend Othie Sackett, noted prizefighter turned evangelist, leads revival at First Baptist Church starting tonight at 1 30. Meetings run nightly for the rest of the week and likely into next week.

Othie Sackett First Baptist Church Mr. Sackett

Building Boom And Church Elections In Cedar Falls

Cedar Falls builds set for a busy year with two new structures underway at Twenty-second Street West and Fifteenth and Franklin, plus a bungalow project. First Presbyterian and First Baptist churches hold annual meetings with officer appointments and a pipe organ purchase discussed.

Cedar Falls Twenty-second Street George H. Mount Fifteenth and Franklin Th, McNabb John Sprague Waterloo Washington Chris Hansen Eleventh Bluff John Casey J. B. Carning Third Walnut First Presbyterian First Baptist J. C. Larsen G. R. Donovan G. H. Hailey Myron Bergaman H. F. Buffem A. C. Fuller McCreary

Better Watch The Fourth St Bridge And Union Station

A local lad living near EB Lightfoot’s home at 1149 Forest Avenue reportedly pilfers items left around the yard. Among stolen goods were a Babycar and a bicycle which were recovered. Lightfoot asks police to halt the boy’s habit of stealing. Town reports also describe a farmer near Janesville whose walking plow, with broken handles and altered spokes, was taken by a junk man driving horses. He seeks police help to recover the plow.

George Sanderlin Janesville Waterloo

Address to Soldiers by Captain Packard in Waterloo

Captain W H Packard from Minneapolis arrived with assistants to conduct meetings on World War I veterans benefits. A conference of American Legion Red Cross Salvation Army Knights of Columbus M C A and Greater Waterloo association leaders met to coordinate outreach in Waterloo district while a public evening session at K P Hall invited legion members families and friends. Packard's team will explain war risk insurance training and medical aid.

W. WH. Packard Minneapolis Corpa Packard Bureau of Service and Information Washington, D. C American Legion Red Cross Salvation Army Knights of Columbus M.C. A Greater Waterloo Association West Club Waterloo Legions K. of P. Hall

Waterloo union eyes 1921 state federation convention

After 1921 convention. Waterloo Central Labor union plans a strong push to secure the 1921 State Federation of Labor meeting in Fort Dodge next month. About 36 delegates and boosters will attend, following agreement by all locals to send large delegations.

Waterloo Central Labor Union State Federation of Labor Central Union Fort Dodge

Memories of Expense Linger With Candidate

Rome reports official recognition of Albania and notes campaign spending by candidate Upton B. Kepford. Kepford declares himself defeated while detailing expenses of 6.90 and an extended municipal judge race. Auction at the Forum on Saturday April 10 features four head of livestock.

Italy Albania Rome Upton B. Kepford Hooca Kepford Forum

Labor Urges Ruhr Pullout Amid German Cabinet Strain

Paris dispatches relay fugitives reporting reichswehr repression in the Ruhr basins and German leaders facing labor demands for troop withdrawal. Debates over accepting a prolongation of the August convention and fears of a French eastward advance highlight a tense political crisis.

Berlin Sabrabarraissines Ruhr Rhine Legion Toalition Carl R. Legien German Federation of Trades Unions Millerand France Harr Legion Vorwaerts Gassler

Infant Gwendolyn Turner Dies at 5:45 A.M.

Infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Il Turner of 331 Hammond avenue died at 5 45 a m Funeral services set for tomorrow at 2 p m at the home with Rev Clyde J Askins officiating Burial in Elmwood Also in brief Universal Military Training bill defeat noted and substitute voluntary training proposed for youths 19 or older Cedar Falls county agent A A Burger resignation and home demonstration agent Miss Clara Sutter to be sought by Black Hawk County Farm Bureau committee Auction goods notice with contact numbers included

Gwendolyn Turner Gwendolyn Charles Il. Turner Hammond Avenue Clyde J. Askins Elmwood Associated Press Washington, D. C Senate Burger Cedar Falls A. A. Burger Clara Sutter Black Hawk County Farm Bureau Association

City in Brief: Local notes and society items

Mrs Anna Bolants and Miss Leona Steinhauer visit relatives in the city while J N Sweitzer reports campaign expenses of 76 dollars and 50 cents. A marriage license is issued in Chicago to Miss Alice Wells and Edward Henderson. A car collision at Fifth and Commercial damages both vehicles. no injuries reported. Chesley Jenness attends Minnesota sale. Iowa Holstein meeting planned in Des Moines. Sacred Heart pupils dine and dance. Bolos elect officers. Dr Styles to lecture in Madison County April 19 to 26.

Anna Bolant South ‘Street Leona Steinhauer Charles ‘City Missy Dia Steinhauer Mullan Avenue J. Brosemer Kimball Dairy Farmer Minneapolis Chicago Alice P. Wells Edward J. Henderson Waterloo John Cutler Arlington Street Coe College Cedar Rapids Joseph A. Eller St. Francis , Hospital Berteh Avenue J. N. Sweitzer J. A. Francis Leonard Eighth Street Chesley Jenness Towa Holstein-Friesian Breeders Association Minnesota Association Iowa Association Des Moines Howard Williams Fourth Street J. H. Styles M.C. A Madison County Sacred Heart_ schools Paul i Dwyer Leo McGlade Dwyer J. M. McMahon Black Hawk County John Boellari Boeller Ray Pickett, Jr C. E. Walker Altman

Pickford Degree Annulment Plan in Nevada Action

In Reng Nevada April 8 a suit to set aside the divorce decree granted to Mary Pickford now Mrs. Douglas Fairbanks will be filed next week by the Nevada attorney general. Robt Richards deputy attorney general says the action alleges collusion and conspiracy in the original case and that the court lacked jurisdiction due to insufficient residence of the other party.

Associated Press Reng Nev Mary Pickford Douglas Fairbanks Nevada Robt. Richards

Miles Voluntary Bankruptcy Petition Filed by John J Stauffer

Clarksville tenant farmer John J Stauffer filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition with referee J Jordan. Liabilities total 11242 with assets of 3880. Largest debt is 5710 owed to Stauffer. most debts arise from money borrowed.

John J. Stauffer Clarksville J. Jordan Stauffer

Orange Township High Junior Class Program Details

Junior class of Orange township high school will present its class program in the school auditorium tomorrow evening. The program features Laverne Porter piano solo George Neher class reporter and junior girls chorus Dorothy Lichty reading Ruth Hess and George Nehr dialogue Ab dee Klingaman Leona Walters class prophecy Ruth Fike class history and a play Who's the Boss The class song closes the program. MARSEILLES PORT TIED By the Associated Press Paris April 8 Because of a general strike of marine workers no vessels will leave Marseilles today The 24 hour strike protests government failure to meet economic commercial and labor problems Hear Young Kid McCoy at ps Baptist church tonight advertiseme

Orange TV Orange Township High School Laverne Porter Piane George Neher Dorothy Lichty Ruth Hess George Nehr Abdee Klingaman Leona Walters Ruth Fike S the Boss Marseilles Associated Press Paris

Mrs Weeghman Seeks Divorce From Ball Club Owner

Chicago April 8 Mrs Beasie Webb Weeghman wins decree in divorce from Charles Weeghman part owner and former Chicago Cubs president. Judge McDonald indicates alimony of 46 dollars monthly and custody of eight year old Dorothy Jane. Out of court settlement reported.

Associated Press Chicago Beasie ‘Webb Weeghman Charles Weeghman National League Baseball Charles A. McDonald

Temperance Worker Mrs Farrow Dies in Boone Iowa

Mrs A B Farrow a leading Iowa Woman's Christian Temperance union figure and longtime temperance worker died in Boone Iowa this morning after several months illness Her obituary notes her prominence in state temperance circles and WCTU leadership.

Temperance Worker DLS Associated Psrean Boone, la

Local notes from Sumner include new councilmen and obituaries

Sumner reports Chas. Hurmence and Will Hoth named as councilmen. Mrs Albert Baumgartner dies after years of paralysis, leaving a husband, three daughters and a son, a minister in Alta Vista. Betty Lou born to Lyle and Mrs. Winks on March 31. Mrs Frank Samson injured in fall. James Madden not improving after tractor accident. Fifteen Sumner Relief corps members visit Fredericksburg lodge. Kenneth Damson and Mrs. Damson of Gelwin visit relatives. Miss Maurine Linn returns from Fayette. Senior class play scheduled midweek. Will Hughes and Mrs. H Thomas back from visit in Wades Grove. Miss Martha Myerhoff and Lea McAloon wed at New Hampton. Miss Sarah Burke and Frederick Sullivan wed at local Catholic church.

Sumner Wil’slack Chas. Hurmence Will Hoth Albert. Baumgartner Alta Vista Henry Brosche Gorge Ed Kingsbury Albert Otto Lyle Winks Betty Lou Frank Samson James Madden Sumner Relief Corps Fredericksburg Kenneth Damson Qelwin Maurine Linn Fayette Will Hughes H. Thomas Wadems Grove Martha Mverhoff Lea McAloon New Hampton Sarah Burke Fredrick Sullivan Drayton S. D

Local Notes and Social Bits from Horton Area

Morton, Ja Apri and the Minise of Mr Frank Greene quarantined mailpox. Walter Swinton of Nashua visited here last week. Miss Clara Groyl attended teachers convention at Cedar Stupids last week. Rev Mr Woods attended conferences at Waverly Tuesday. Cemetery desociation to meet Thursday with Mrs Shipp. Mrs George Zwanziger visiting her son Howard. Miss Myrtle Greene spent week in Charles City. C B Ames and Harry Thomas engaged in moving buildings in Waner.

Horton Morton Frank Greene Walter Swinton Nashua Clara Groyl Treachers Cedar Stupids Woods Waverly Tuesay George Zwanziger Howard Myrtle Greene Charles City C. &. Ames Harry Thomas Waner

Father John's Medicine Endorsed by Medical Authorities

The greatest medical authorities endorse Father John's Medicine claiming its ingredients are beneficial for wasting diseases debility and colds. They offer to provide full statements upon request from Father John's Medicine Lowell Massachusetts, noting the product is a pure wholesome body builder with no alcohol or dangerous drugs.

Father John Lowell Mass John

Des Moines Doctor Planned for Social Hygiene Talks

The Greater Waterloo association health committee plans to bring Dr. Jeanette Throckmorton of the United States health service to Des Moines for a week starting April 15. Lectures on social hygiene for women and girls will be staged across the city during that week.

Greater Waterloo Association Jeanette Throckmorton Des Moines United States Health Service

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Pril Army Aviation Repair Dallas Ross Lithuania Christiania Norway Moscow Social Demokrate Raymond Smith Central City Alice Calvert Roland H. McGuire Blanche M. Baldwin Louis Peterman Osage Mary Ketelsen Tames Jackson Maury Dvorak Paves AO Keer Young Kid McCoy George H. Twaddle Waterloo Evening Courier Weat Fourth Street Alfred Gray Newell J.J. Theusen Julius A. Miller Elgin T. W. M. Parsons State Y. M Charles Kuttler Dubuane W. C. Miller Hugo A. Mitze Highland Ti. L Bladine J. L. Bancroft Fourth Franklin Streets George Mornin Lora Robinson Robert S. Karr Denison Genevieve Madixon Cedar River Union Mill Company Fourth St. Bridge Union Station Captain Packard Woodbury Woodbury’s Woodbury's Toilor United States Canada Andrew Jergens Company Cincinnati New York Perth Ontario Ruer Teut Reichswehr Frankfort Mayence Germany Dusseldorf Zuchanan Miles Young Kid McCoy Ps Baptist Church Imrs Weeghman Ball Hmeax Young Kid McCoy Columbia Theatre Q. U.S. and Chalmers Pitte Channe Z Harry Padden Auto Co Sixth and
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