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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1920

Page

4

Rev Haehlen to Conclude Service at Zion Church

Cedar Falls April 17 Rev J A Haehlen will conclude his four year pastorate at Zion Evangelical church tomorrow preaching both services. He heads to Des Moines Tuesday to become presiding elder of the district. A reception will follow at the church Monday evening as part of year end club activities and meetings.

Cedar Falls J. A. Haehlen Af Zion Evangelical Church Des Moines Woman's Club Bila B. Reynolds College Training School Iva M. Luse Child Welfare Department Car D. Wild Harald Milterstead Business Women’s Division Grace Rait Wilson Apartments Clara Sutter Wiliam Rownd Eugene Allen First

Waterloo Libraries Invite Reading at All Times

Waterloo’s public libraries welcome patrons and showcase services while public librarians discuss regional branch organization with state leaders. The piece highlights reference files, Montessori child training works, historical and modern fiction, foreign language queries, and ongoing poster displays.

Waterloo

Iowa and Illinois youths vie for Chicago livestock trip

Iowa leaders and Armour's farm bureau plan a $45 trip prize for top junior club members in livestock events at the county fair show. Winners, chosen by Iowa State College agriculture staff, will be announced weeks before the Chicago International Livestock Exposition. A death and local obit are noted in this county.

M. €. Taif Iowa G. K. Noble Armour Farm Bureau Chicago Algo Evry Lowa College of Agriculture Taf Shell Hief Jilx Hurhand Armoun Heeman M. E

Public Health Digest Reports Measles Spread Across City

Quaranexe notes list scattered cases of scarlet fever and smallpox among residents such as Norma Hinkle Clara Whistler Pawling Whistler John Real and John Roby. Daily measles reports rise with numerous entries including George Cankes and Mrs THC Anderson.

Norma Hinkle East Second Street Clara Whistler Pawling Whistler Lowa John Real Sheridan Road John Roby Cottage Street George Cankes Logan Live Nue Miami Thc. Anderson Ormant Street

Boys and Girls Clubs Influence Grows Rapidly Across States

The article notes the expanding impact of boys' and girls' clubs as their influence gains momentum nationwide, with the movement spreading through every state and attracting broader support from communities and leaders.

How ard Sutherland Seeks Republican Nomination

Senator Howard Sutherland of Virginia announced his candidacy for the Republican presidential nomination. Also noted: Senator Lodge of Massachusetts filed for the vice presidency. Reports from Salem and Washington mention investigation into surplus army supplies profits. Indictments involve Iron River packing house owners over alleged wine possession.

Washington, D. C Howard Sutherland Virginia Danville W. H. Trimpple Salem Ore Lodge Massachusetts Oregon Marquette Mich John Peter Steven Scalencer Iron River Iron County Madden Inos War Department

Black Hawk County Delegation Uninstructed at Convention

The Black Hawk County delegation failed to instruct as the division on an amendment showed 50 for and 51 against. Delegates named include J. E. Rundios, J. K. Batley, Judge G. W. Wood, B. M. Lichty, H. L. Esher, A. J. Edwards, with Gen. Hanna delivering remarks amid calls for a speech and a push for party reform. Women delegates displayed strong interest throughout the session.

Miller House J. EH. Rundios J. K. Batley G. W. Wood B. M. Lichty H. L. Esher A. J. Edwards Hanna Phil CG. Hanna Potomac

Grunau and Aids Demand Control Over Switchmen

A Cleveland speaker addressed the yardmen on an open meeting, urging control over switchmen and condemning radical tactics. He stated that workers at key Ohio railroad centers were staying out 100 percent, highlighting labor tensions and political argument.

Grunau Aids United States J. W Cleveland Yardmen’s Association Ohio

City in Brief: Local Notes on Visits, Delays, and Acknowledgments

Mr and Mrs H W Grout plan a short stay at Colfax Iowa. The Gideons will lead services at the real cue mission tonight. Miss Mary Worthen returns to St Catherine's Davenport. Dr M S Cornish returns from Isong Beach Cal to visit his 81 year old father. Edwin Manhard reports bicycle theft on Third Street East. Initiation of large Knights of Columbus class postponed to May 16. Miss Wilma Peverill visits home from University of Wisconsin. Mr and Mrs A W Peterson leave for New York City for the ANPA meeting. State Senator J J Rainbow, recovering from pneumonia, visits his office. J M Keegan runs his car into an iron post. no damage reported. Mrs Joseph Grennan and Mrs F C Aikin visit Bowman family. family plans Meadowdale move. Ben Hesser shows improvement after paralysis. able to sit in chair. Verdict for plaintiff Harvey Harum for $195 in a personal injury suit. $750 claimed. W W Lytle opens Waterloo Real Estate office in Leavitt & Johnson bank building. former flour and grain man. Three police respond to Fowler Street disturbance. no arrests. Strand theatre work delayed by brick material shortages. carload on track, work to resume Monday. S Altman, dancing teacher, offers classes at the Forum. Advertisement seeks furnished Chicago rental near river. contact Lamson, Hotel Russell, Room 423.

H. W. Grout Colfax Gideons Mary Worthen St. Catherine's Davenport M.S. Cornish Isong Beach Cal Edwin Manhard Third Street East Knights of Collumbus Wilma Peverill University of Wisconsin, Madison Wis Alta Vista Avenue J. M. Keegan Fowler Fourth Sycamore Streets Joseph Grennan. Corning F. C. Aikin M. L. Bowman Bowman Meadowdale Harvey Harum Morris Berstram Ww. W. Lytle Leavitt & Johnson Bank Waterloo Real Estate Board Lytle Fowler Street New Strand Theatre S. Altman

Hemsworth Engineers New Residence Contract at Hubbard Ave

Dr. L C Hemsworth entered into a contract with Smucker and Co for building a two story brick modern residence on Kingbard Hill at 106 Hubbard Avenue. The contract price is reported as 12000 dollars.

L. C. Hemsworth Smucker & Co Kingbard Hill Hubbard Avenue

Spring Rains and Grippe Warn of Colds

The weather brings colds and grippe, with many illnesses beginning from a cold. Early warding off advised by purging toxins with Dr. Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets or Mayapple laxative. If a cough starts, local treatment suggested. Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery praised as a long-standing tonic to soothe mucous membranes and improve blood circulation.

Grippe Dr. Pierce

Mortuary Notices Report Two Obituaries in Waterloo Area

Mrs Cathrine McCoy age 83 died at 24 m today at her daughter's home 200 Butler Street She widow of William Coonrod and lived in Waterlo for many years with children M J Sennett J J Gorman J O Cooured Kathrine and Thomas McCoy William in Dubuque James Scully Ionia Minn and 13 grandchildren The body to be taken to Waverly for 10:30 am Monday service at St Marys Church Funeral home O Keefe Towne. Mrs Agatha Tyers pioneer resident of Waterloo died in Storm Lake Ia aged 82 Burial at Fairview tomorrow at 1:30 pm Relatives here Watts Stevenson Watts Thrower and FE Peek Funeral in charge of Hileman Gindt. Burial beside husband James Tyers who died 10 years ago.

MHS Cathrind M'Ooy Cathrine McCoy John Coonrod Butler Street Ireland William Coonrod Wavery M. J. Sennett Waverly J. J. Gorman J. O. Cooured Migs Kathrine Thomas McCoy Waterioo William McCoy Dubuque James Scully Ionia Minn O'Keefe & Towne St. Mary's Church Agatha Tyers Waterloo Storm Lake Fairview Hileman & Gindt Tyers Agatha Watts Stevenson T. M. Watts Will Thrower BE. FE. Peek James Tyers

Tribute to Vail Suspends Wires Sunday

New York April 17 The American Telephone and Telegraph company will suspend 12 million miles of telephone and 24 million miles of telegraph leased wire for one minute at 11 am EST tomorrow as a tribute to Theodore N Vail chairman of the board while he is buried at Parsippany The move marks a ceremonial pause in communications across the country.

New York American Telephone & Telegraph Company Theodore N. Vail Parsippany

Boy and cop collide on Randolph Street

A motorcycle rider Officer O P Beckwith swerved to avoid a boy named Robert Getty who darted into traffic on Randolph Street. Beckwith suffered a sprained foot and other non serious injuries while the boy was badly bruised. Beckwith carried the lad to his home. Police warn against children running and skating in streets and suggest drastic remedies may follow.

Randolph Street O. P. Beckwith Robert Getty

IKA PP in Sweden by Plane Week Before Arrest

Stockholm April 17 Dr Wolf gang Kapp leader of the reactionary revolt in Berlin on March 1 percent who was arrested at Soedertelje yesterday has been in Sweden for a week arriving by airplane from Germany on April 10. He shaved off his moustache but was recognized by a Swedish author. Kapp spent Wednesday night at Soedertelje merry making with engineers unaware of his identity. He seemed in good humor when arrested and admitted he was the leader of the abortive German revolt. He is wanted in Germany for a political offense and cannot be surrendered and no extradition demand has been received or is expected.

Associated Presa Stockholm Wolfgang Kapp Berlin Soedertelie Sweden Germany Kapp Soedertelje

Grain Price Warrant After May Opposed by Julius Barnes

The government wheat guarantees may continue 30 to 40 days beyond June 1 as proposed by Senator Capper at western grower request. President Ames of the United States Grain corporation opposed the plan in a letter to Capper. Current crop conditions have lifted wheat prices above the guaranteed level.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Capper Republican Kansas Western Browers Ames United States Grain Corporation

Price comment shields 1919 wheat from immediate action

Mr Barnes stated there is no need to force sale of wheat from the 1919 crop still stored on farms, arguing the price is adequate and no protective measures are required for farmers at this time.

Only Playing Boys Face Juvenile Court Burn Attempt

In Lancaster Ohio on April 17, Darren Pool and Kenneth Baker both 11 were arraigned in juvenile court on charges of attempting to burn 10 year old newsboy Charles Kneller. The boys testified they were "only playing" and hoped Kneller would stamp out the fire with his feet as they fled.

Associated Press Lancaster Darren Pool Kenneth Baker Charles Kneller Kneller Heiliee

French Currency Plan Abolishes Cross-Border Tender

In Paris on April 7 representatives of the Latin monetary union meeting here decided that French currency will not be accepted in union member countries nor will foreign currencies be legal tender in France. The move aims to ease the exchange situation.

Paris Havas France

Bicycle Week Waterloo Race Tourney Promises Prizes

Announcement of a national bicycle week race event in Waterloo during the first week of May. Fifteen prizes are set with more to come as events are arranged for boys of all ages and classes, with expected large rider participation.

Waterloo

Father John's Medicine Tonic Claims Vast Food Value

The advertisement extols Father John's Medicine as a potent food tonic with extraordinary nourishment. It asserts the product delivers 25,715.76 calories per teaspoonful, compares it favorably to steak, cod, and oysters, and notes it is alcohol free and non habit forming. It emphasizes sixty years of use and urges starting today.

Father John

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