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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1919
Page
20
Washington dispatch outlines W A Morgan warning that a second packing firm coalition, not in the Big Five, may form to rival the major packers. He argues government regulation alone wont curb food-control and urges forming a strong counter-combination to challenge the dominant firms.
The text argues that independent packing houses cannery and cheese factories across the United States could be united under a single control to rival the five great packers. It envisions a network of abattoirs cooling canning and other facilities enabling small dealers to compete with large firms, restoring competition and lowering food prices for the public.
The Palace theatre showcased Dorothy Dalton in Hard Boiled, with her dramatic prowess on display in a light comedy turn as Corinne Melrose. Also featured is Charlie Chaplin in Police. program repeats today and Saturday at the Palace.
Local notice lists births announced to residents including William E Holmes at 114 Williston on March 31 and Anthony C Fosselman at 316 Oak Lawn on April 9, a son James Anthony, plus Edwin David to David Hayward of 808 Grant on April 9, and Richard Franklin to Ray Trapp of 217 Williston on April 8.
Cedar Falls April 11 training season at the Cedar Valley fair grounds begins as trainers arrive with their trotting horses. Joseph Hawley brings three head Fred Watson of Oelwein four animals and Charley Cummins two. More trainers have engaged quarters and will arrive soon with their strings.
Despite inclement weather and poor roads, residents from neighboring towns visited Cedar Falls yesterday to inquire about forming partnerships and corporations. Local officials noted strong interest in commercial ventures and regional collaboration amid winter conditions.
Deputy revenue collectors and city officials in Des Moines and Cedar Falls study income tax and city assessments as the council reviews values for the year. George H Mount and Cedar Falls residents faced travel disruptions while trains were used after road conditions. Ames hosts a conference as local leaders push for final valuation actions.
Palm Sunday at St Luke's Episcopal Church features a 30-voice choir with Rev H C Baisere delivering the sermon. Program includes Faure The Palms, Robinson Venite, Way Te Deum, anon Benedictus, No Shadows Yonder, The Holy City excerpts, Van Der Water Dead Shepherd, Barnly We March to Victory, and organ pieces. Attenders include Herbert F. McDougall C T Waits and Samuel C Bailey.
Capt Juul Perigard formerly with the French army told Waterloo listeners that the success of the Victory Loan is imperative to finish the war effort. He urged every American to subscribe, noting the United States is wealthier than its allies and the need to honor soldiers who fought in Europe. He praised the League of Nations and hoped Franco American friendship endures. Capt Canrobert, a Waterloo resident who lost a son in the war, introduced the speaker.
Davenport April 11 A hermit named Murphy was found dead today on the edge of town. Neighbors had not seen him since Sunday. Police said he had evidently been dead for some time.
Fragmentary text mentions pneumonia as a believed cause of death and references a wife and an unfortunate investment. The passage is incomplete, lacking clear names, dates, places, or outcomes to form a full factual summary.
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