Report Adopted on International Labor Standards
Paris April 12 The peace conference adopted recommendations from the committee on international labor legislation. Key points include the right to association, a ban on child labor beneath age 14, protected education for youth, eight hour day limits with exceptions, equal pay for equal work, and equal treatment for foreign workers. Belgian delegate Vanderide urged stronger international involvement and eight hour work reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Paris
Ork
Comittee
Enile Vanderide
Ade
Hich
Washington
M. Colliard
Illinois Workers' Party Platform Promises Reform
The Labor party in Illinois pledges democratic control of industry, eight hour day, 48 hour week, and abolition of unemployment through shorter hours. It calls for public ownership of utilities and banks, state aid for homes, universal education, and voting rights restoration, with a new constitution and tax reforms. The platform urges women’s equality and public employment, abolishing private strikebreakers, and direct state work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Workers’ Own Party
Clarion Voice
Labor Party of
Iflinois
Labor Party
Illinois
New State Party
H. C. of
Bata
Fedeerate Mines
Ato
Senate
Supreme Court
City in Brief Highlights and Local Notes
West end 4th Street bridge and local business updates appear alongside war veteran Dr F C Sage reopening at 614 First National building. Reported appointments, postal papers, church notices, school district business, and a new trial motion in Linlheim vs Lawrence. Community events include a pastors meeting, gardening classes, and a Des Moines Town Congress announcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. ¢. Sage
First National
J. I Millers
Wilson
Carleton Sias
North Western
Iowa
Des Moines
Chamber of Commerce
Carl Linlheim
Grace Lawrence
W. H. Merner
Mears & Lovejoy
Chester Cadwalladey
West High School
Washington Building
Edison P Building
Emerson
Black Hawk Cigar
Independence Debaters Win Eastern Iowa Championship
Independence high school defeated Ottumwa 2 to 1 to win the eastern half of Iowa debate championship. They will face the western half winner Friday in the state contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independence Debaters
Indepandence High School
Ottumwa High School
s-Iowa
Anamosa
Fiatecat
Uniwa
Geal
Firemen Seek Pay Increase Across Iowa Cities
Waterloo firemen press for a $15 monthly raise as city council weighs salaries. A union survey of 16 Iowa cities plus St Louis and Topeka shows wage ranges from $80 to $125 with pay during illness varying. Waterloo’s pattern compared to peers and a 1918 pay-rise record noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Waterloo
Firemen's Union
St. Louis
Topeka
Kan
Davenport
Council Bluffs
Sioux City
Marshalltown
Mason City
Dubuque
Cedar Rapids
Fort Dodge
Des Moines
Kay
Ust
Yenney and Hazen Plan New Suburban Block Store
Yenney and Hazen grocers at 1429 Third Avenue West will erect a one story brick store with 40 foot frontage adjoining their current location. A building permit was issued Thursday by the building commissioner. The project cost is estimated at about 10,000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yenney & Hazen
Third Avenue West
Kidnap Plot by U S Officers in World War I
Colonel Luke Lea and seven officers allegedly tried to kidnap the Kaiser from Count von Bendlneck's castle last January. They crossed from Luxembourg, passed guards, entered the mansion, and faced Count Mohenzullern's secretary before Dutch Beards intervened and the group vanished. Lea was absent a month due to the escape and narrowly faced court martial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luke Lea
Te I4th Field Artillery
Tennessee
United States
Yen Benfinck
Lea
Luxemburg
Mohenzullern
Hey
Bill
War Gardens urged by national official in Waterloo
H D Hemenway of the National War Garden commission arrived in Waterloo to urge extensive victory garden work across Iowa and neighboring states. He cited that idle land gardens produced foods worth 525000 and freed 300000 freight cars, urging gardens on every doorstep and noting links to bird housing and home economics training. He urged gardens as personal improvement and regional wealth, and described America as a nation of gardeners. He is an author lecturer canning and preserving demonstrator known for beautifying and cleanup campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.D. Hemenway
Holden
Mass
National War Garden Commission
Washington, D
Iowa
Indiana
Illinois
Ohio
Michigan
Wisconsin
Waterloo
Mr. Hemenway
Hemenway
Chester Cadwalla
America
Nature
Miniature Home Promotes Waterloo Own Your Home Campaign
A model miniature house sits at Russell Lamson corners Commercial and Fourth streets as builders showcase affordable real houses in Waterloo. The scale home mirrors upcoming designs with appliances and features, attracting public interest and proving an effective publicity method for the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell-Lamson
Waterloo
Spring fever and the lure of trapshooting history
A fragmented reminiscence traces the evolution of shooting sports from pioneer days to modern times. It recalls early firearms, targets, and hunting ethics, then shifts to 20th century trapshooting culture with questions about a Victory Shoot Day, Olympic aims, and rising ammunition costs. It names Walter Wingman of St. Joseph and T. R. Anderson of Indiana as readers seeking guidance, and notes Uncle Sam’s instructional influence on shooting prowess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gare
Kentucky
Thi Uper
Turkey
Tenutons
Uncle Sain
al Rapa
Marshalls
Nimrods
Q. Wave
Etva Menin
Walter Wingman
St. Joseph
Javely Gun Club
America
Gregrain
Stony McLinn
Drape
Castle Hill social program draws crowd at schoolhouse
Castle HM new slate of events drew a large Friday evening crowd at the Castle Hill schoolhouse for a community program and social. A dollar was added to the community center fund. Local residents and visitors from Minson City and Waterloo attended, while others were away at a teachers' convention and a recent wedding brought gifts and new home news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castle HM
Umea
CS. Berson
Minson City
Wo Knowles
Homer i
Benson
Watterloy
Allan Stush
Lin ‘Thomson Entale
Waterloo
Obituaries for Ephraim Hersh and William Cossey
Funeral services for Ephraim C. Hersh will be held at 3 p m Sunday at the O Keefe Towne chapel with Rev J B Smith presiding burial in Fairview Hersh born Philadelphia Sept 16 1878 came west in 1881 to Jesup his widow and daughter Donna survive along with his father four brothers and three sisters Mrs Hersh recovering from typhoid fever Funeral services for William Cossey were held at the home of his daughter Mrs James Duke 108 Tenth Street West at 2 p m today then body moved to Sterling Colorado for burial Cossey born January 1 1844 in Indians married Mary Natton McGhee Nov 20 1862 who preceded him in death Surviving are four children 13 grandchildren and three great grandchildren including Robert G George W Lizzie McGheg and Mrs James Duke
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ephraim C. Hersh
O'Keefe & Towne
J. B. Smth
Fairview
Mr. Hersh
Philadelphia
Arr
B. .H. Hersh
Jesup
Independence, Mo
Donna
William Cossey
James Duke
Tenth Street West
Sterling
Colo
Mr. Cossey
San
Mary Natton McGhee
Robert G
George W
Lizzie McGheg
Traer Postmaster Selection News and Dignified Obituary
Traer April 12. Mrs Charles Kiineteb died in Mason City and was buried at Calvary cemetery. Born April 1 1887 at Waverly she was the daughter of Nick Voght and Mrs Voght Survivors include her husband and siblings at Traer Waterloo and Waverly The civil service exam results indicate Eugene Hoeppner leads for Traer postmaster with Washington yet to confirm appointment and a few weeks until turnover is expected
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Kiinetob
Charles Kineteb
Mason City
Calvary Cemetery
Kiineteb
Waverly
Nick Voght
Hnghans
Traer
F. Ou
W. A. Renn
Waterloo
John, Hoepmner
Eugene White
Charles
Toledo
Record High Pork Hogs Price At Traf
The report notes a record price of 19.25 per 100 pounds for hogs at Traf, with other items including funeral notices for Mrs Lezetta Gulzow and John Nugent, and overseas-bound travel news for Marsh and C W Hellen of Waterloo. Also mentions Myles Kildee’s condition after an Iowa City assault and related legal actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Traf
Worn Nugent
John Nugent
Sacred Heart Catholic
Lieut Gov Moore as Iowa Chief Executive If Gov. Harding Impeached
From Des Moines on April 19 the report states that impeachment of Governor Harding would suspend him until trial in the senate. Lieut Gov Moore would assume the chief executive role during that interim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moore
Iowa
Ties Moines
House
Harding
Senate
Moare
Rotary program for year outlined by committee
AFL Gates, as Rotary committee chair, will report findings at the Monday meeting. A complete program chart has been prepared outlining the coming year’s plans and ideas to boost attendance. A musical treat is planned with West High Boys’ Glee Club performing selected numbers. An exclusive Spanish literary society named El Centro Espanol was organized at East High, meeting monthly for business, dialogues, plays, songs, and discussions in Spanish. William Matthews, an Illinois Central fireman, filed for bankruptcy listing $2,175 in liabilities mainly rent and merchandise. assets include two railroad liberty bonds and $200 in household goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Afl Gates
Rotary Club
Boys’ Glee Club
West High
el Centro Espanol
East High School
Gankertptoy
William Matthews
Illinois Central Railroad
George Wood
Orchard notes and community updates from April
Orchard April notes report discharge of Sergeant Vincent Blandin on March 31 from Middletown depot and return home Friday. Leon Clark family arrive from Idaho and plan to stay. Red Cross fundraiser set for Thursday evening with 10 and 25 cent charges. School adopts old time schedule causing bus route confusion. Grandma Millington returns from Mason City and may visit Cresco. Local youth gathering at F. Ho Gummings home given a social event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincent PR. Blandin
A. G
Middletown
Leon Clark
Idaho
Red Cross
Pete Gisselson
Agai
Grandma Millington
Mason City
Larer
Farewell party and local social notes from the area
The report lists a farewell party at Jaet Fri. Way Sy ngly, with MURIEL Mrs Kimo Wining under medical care, Sharly Brown, Charlee, and local couples attending. It notes in L.A. 8 a well attended tea at Miss Johing Lee and Harald L. Moore arriving from Texas to join his wife and baby, with plans to stay in Chetc hang.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ihe
Muriel
Kimo Wining
Chariod Oly
Sharly Brown
Ant Charlee
Pe ‘Fonter
Mrx
C,d. Waters
Thelma Worn
M. St. Wlandin-home
Ike
Mex
Maud Molbrook
Maria
Gail
Morencs
L.A
Johing Lee
Harald L. Moore
Texas
Chetc
Linden News Briefs From Linden April updates
Linden residents send word of family health updates and travel notes. Paul Penne in Fines reports well and unsure of return. Dan Ceumring, winter south worker, reached home Saturday. Jarrest Cole, five, Lafayette street, recovering from influenza after illness. Aton Strickler, Lafayette street, redigestion illness improved. George Cole recovering from rheumatic fever in Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linden
Airm
W. J. Penne
Paul
Pwell
Dan Ceumring
Jarrest Cole
Frank Cole
Fayette Street
Cyton Strickler
Lafayette Street
George Cole
Pheumatic
Wisight
Tex
Gilbertville Weekend Visits and Local News Notes
In Gilbertville on April 12 Mse Peart Turner Tyan visited the week end at the Vincent O'Brien home, Matt Warner and family at 18 Parte pity visited Sunday with relatives, August Weyland of Camp Hill and New Port News Walings received his honorable discharge from the army, Miss Gertrude Kemp visited Sunday with relatives at Waterloo, Miss Anna Berard and Mr Leo Davis of Waterloo visited Sunday with her parents, Mr and Mrs George Bernard. The Courier notes a lost ads phone line offering $330 for a lost item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibertwille
Peart .Turner
Tyan
Viltcent-O'Brien
Matt Warner
August Weyland
Camp Hill
Newport News
Walings
Gertrude Kemp
Waterloo
Anna Bérard
Leon Davis
George Bernard
Blackhawk Tires Added Plys For Extra Strength
The ad boasts Blackhawk Tires with six plies by adding two more than standard. The extra ply increases bead resistance and mileage while keeping water and sand out longer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackhawk
Also Mentioned on This Page
World Labor Law “Report
Minin
Saime
NEW Labor Party
West End
St. Bridge—'Y
A. M.B
Heard Clirb
E.brula
H. T. Bartling
Seventh Street West
Jennie S. Bird
Waterloo Independent
L. G. Koepke
Tank Corps
Camp Gant II
F. J. Koepke
Independence
Dan
Black
Berlin
London
Great
Mnistry of Justice
Hall
Siddie F. Thummel
Iown
A R
James Norman Hall
Towa Dator
Theotel’ Plaza
New “York
Powell
eviere-Pattee
Janet Meeks
Nora Springs
Bina
Charlan
Cilzous
GHECK
Tha Coneli
Kaiser
Tuke
Ven
National ‘Gardening “Commission
T. R. Anderson
Ind. A
Jt 8
Castle Hill
Hucket
E. 5. Brown
Leigh
Dwin Brown
le Mans
Mer
Carl Thomsen
Thueson Wiis
Ichi Crestfoot
Manily
Pittsburigh
Poxselman
F. A. Hoedpl
Lezetta Gulzow
Maple Street
H. Mueller
GA. Marsh
C. W. Hellen
England
Europe
Mr. Marsh
Mr. Hellen
Try
Jefferson
Myles Kilder
Myles Kildee
Iowa City
Tate
J. Kildee
Kildee
Antic
Rotary
Gilbertville
Mag Vales Cleanery
Dxiers
East Fourth Street
Kodak the
Kodak
Hamilton
Tridge Street
Black Hawk Tires
Black Hawk
Black Haw National Bank
S& O
Blackhawk Tire .& Rubber .Co., Inc
Fifth Street Waterlos
Towa
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!