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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1928

Page

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Farm union head labels Hammill farm aid claims a bluff

Milo Reno president of the Iowa Farmers Union blasts Governor Hammill's farm relief platform as political expediency. He attacks the "Committee of 22" and the Des Moines and Ames conferences, arguing the plan lacks sincerity and misrepresents the interests of nearly one million farmers and 24 major agricultural groups.

Des Moines Picoe Hammill Milo Reno Iowa Farmers’ Union Overnor Reno Farmers’ Union Iowa Bankers’ Association Star Chamber Ames House Chamber Corn Belt Federated Committée Corn Belt Committee Emeaaent McWeary-Haugen

Agrarians Again Active in Mexico Reported Attacks

Dispatches from Puebla to El Universal state five passengers were killed and several wounded when armed Agrarians attacked a motor bus near Ixcacuixtla. The Agrarians, quiet for a time, have become active again in the district.

Mexico City Puebla el Universal

99 year old Mary Gradly improves after gallbladder operation

Mary Gradly, a 99 year old patient at St Francis hospital, continues to improve after a gall bladder operation performed last Monday. Also reported is Cer i Marshall from Stanley in good condition following a serious operation at Presbyterian hospital. In Allen Memorial hospital Mrs William H Webb remains critically ill. William Maneman, 37, Breda Iowa, wrestling death after neck injury and operation to remove a broken vertebra following a Thursday match with Bob Daisey.

Mary Gradly St. Francis Hospital Ceri Marshall Stanley Presbyterian Carroll Willam Maneman Breda Jssi Bob Daisey Lake Cliya

Regrets Wood Movement In Buckingham Letters to Editor

A Buckingham Iowa reader objects to Wood for Congress club vice presidents listing and questions why Judge Wood should enter the race. The letter argues Republicans should avoid faction and keep the party united, mentioning figures like Lewden and Robinson and debating nominations and strategy.

Wood Buckingham Svening Courier Wood For Congress Club Judge Wood Congress Mr. Lewden Kansas Tora Robinson

Water loo Man Leads Illinois Central Division From Waterloo

A profile of Mr Williams, longtime Illinois Central executive, who oversees the Waterloo division and coordinates maintenance, operations, and long haul strategy. The piece notes Waterloo’s role as a major repair center with 276 engines repaired last year and 37 443 cars serviced, plus substantial tax and economic impact on Black Hawk County and the city. Williams grew up in Quincy and Decatur, joined the railroad as a switchman, and now travels by private car while calling Waterloo home.

Panys Waterloo Black Hawk County Ilinois Central I. C Ine Fort Dodge Illinois Central New Orleans Jacksonville Fla Savannah Birmingham Louisville Memphis Indianapolis St. Louis Peoria Ill Chicago Cedar Rapids Omaha Sioux Falls S. D Sioux City Decatur Rall Waterleo Altho Wiliams Ie Masonic S the Elks Waterloo Micresai Club

Lloyd George to Get New Tractor from Ford

Former British premier Lloyd George is promised a tractor by Henry Ford after a visit described as cooperative. Ford notes the gift will aid George's farm work and Lloyd George expresses thanks while agreeing to cover some costs.

Lloyd George Ford Sunny Roc Teanks Lloyd tGeorge

Weather data garbled Tuesday to Wednesday report

Incomplete temperatures and day labels show on and off values for Tuesday Wednesday and Wednesday. The text includes stray letters and broken words making exact readings unclear.

Veteran Doctor of Tate Dies at Wet Union

Dr. C D Darnell, a veteran physician and longtime Fayette County leader, died at Wet Union at age about 70 after ceasing practice in Fayette County. A Mason and civic promoter, he served on the board of education and presided 18 years at Fayette County National Bank. Funeral Friday at Methodist Episcopal church and burial in Iowa City beside his first wife. survived by his widow Cora Lawyer Darnell.

Nacre Eben Sas Sernaie West Union C D Marne Unis County Darnell Fayette Board of Education Fayette County National Bank Rutteral Methodist Episcopal Church Iowa City Buriel Cora Lawyer Darnell

Funeral notices for Krueger Heinen and Alexander in Waterloo

Military funeral services for Carl R. Krueger 32 veteran of World War I will be held at 2 p m tomorrow at the O Keefe Towne chapel with Becker Chapman Post 138 American Legion in charge. Mrs Elizabeth Krueger arrives today from Minnesota. Also noted is the death of Mrs M J Heinen 61 of paralysis at 10 30 p m yesterday with surviving daughters and a son and a son Philip died in 1927. Funeral arrangements list Mrs Artilla Alexander dying Monday with services Friday at 1 p m at the homes of her daughter and at Grace Methodist Episcopal Church. Burial will be in Fairview.

Carl R. Krueger R. Krueger Muirdale Sanitarium Wisconsin O'Keefe & Towne Chapel Becker- Chapman Post American Legion Illinois Central Elizabeth Krueger Mankato Minn Krueger Waterloo One Hundred Sixty-eighth Infantry Memorial Hall M. J. Heinen South Street Elizabeth Mary Gerleman Festina Eberhard Gerleman Heinen Chicago Calmar W. A. Peterson Stormake Katherine Lawser Los Angeles Cal W. J. Hanlon Minneapolis John C. Ellis Maquoketa Joseph E. Heinen Linwood Avenue Philip Ckeete & Towne Mortuary Artilla Alexander Artilla. Alexander R. A. Holdiman Riehl Street Grace Methodist, Episcopal Church Roy Leslie Smith Fairview O'Keefe & Towne

Day by Day Man Recovers With Plant Juice

The testimonial from Ed Dalton of Cedar Rapids describes severe indigestion weakness and gas improved after taking Plant Juice. He reports restored appetite better sleep and renewed strength allowing him to return to work. Plant Juice is sold at Wangler's Drug Store Waterloo and other drug stores in the area.

Ed Dalton South Nine Tenth Street Cedar Rapids Mr. Dalton Wangler's Drug East Fourth St Waterloo Ula Section i Inventt

Brain Tests Exercise Word Association and Reasoning

The passage describes a mental rating test where the subject supplies a general object word linked to each verb. It explains one minute per task, aims to reveal vocabulary and associative strength, and provides example pairs such as wear clothes for the verb wear and electrocute for criminals.

Dr Seerley to Quit as Head of Teachers College Next Fall

The article profiles Dr. Seerley announcing his departure as head of the Teachers College next fall. It notes his long service since 1875, later honorary LL.D., marriage to Clara Twaddle in 1878, and four children with one deceased. It emphasizes his enduring influence and leadership at the college.

Seerley Teachers College Union District Liberty Township Keokuk County University City Oskaloosa Tee

Iowa Lutherans at Fremont Meet Opens Broader Theological Sessions

Laymen pastors and students from Nebraska Iowa Illinois Missouri Colorado and South Dakota gathered in Fremont for the opening of joint sessions of the Nebraska Lutheran Brotherhood and the annual conference of the Western Theological Seminary. The program continues through Thursday and Friday with further joint sessions and a pastors and students conference.

Fremont Web Nebraska Iowa Illinois Missouri Colorado South Dakota Nebraska Lutheran Brotherhood Western Theological Seminary

Two Boys Plead Guilty In Auto Joyriding Case

Frank Braniff and Reece Anderson both 17 pleaded guilty in juvenile court to taking and operating Mayor Glenn A. Tibbitt’s car without consent. Judge George J. Sager reserved sentence until all involved youths are arraigned, cases continued to the afternoon. Other youths aged 15 to 17 were held on related charges as confessions connected Braniff, Anderson, Greenley, King and McCarthy. County Attorney Edwards says intent to permanently deprive was not shown.

George J. Sager Frank Braniff Reece Anderson Glenn A. Tibbitt Warren Buckley Greenley King William McCarthy McCarthy Frank W. Edwards

Bremer County Men Sentenced in Hog Theft Case

In Waverly Iowa on April 18 Judge M F Kepler imposed suspended eight month jail terms on Louis Dale Smith Ralph Smith and Lawrence Payton after they pled guilty to stealing hogs from James Callendar near Horton. Victor and Harold Johnson face not guilty pleas as they are accused in the same thefts.

Courier Waverly M. F. Kepler Louis Dale Ralph Smith Lawrence Payton James Callendar Horton Victor Harold Johnson

Jensen Buys Corson Cash and Carry Store

M James Jensen the proprietor of an eight shop and meat market at Fourth street has purchased Corson Bros cash and carry stock from J A Young and will run both stores at 1019 Fourth Street West Keokuk April 18 federal judge surprised that state court judges did not jail liquor sellers and ordered 30 day jail terms with fines from 25 to 350 for several liquor law violators in federal raids last September.

M. James Jensen Fourth Street Corson Bros J. A. Young Keokuk Dewey

Wadena Woman Dies in West Union Hospital

Mrs. John Cook of Wadena died in West Union hospital at age 22. Her husband survives.

Wadena West Union John Cook West Union Hospital

Next scavenger sale scheduled for April 24

County Treasurer Ed Madigan says the adjourned sale could not be prepared and the next scavenger sale for delinquent taxes will be held April 24 at 108. pt. The prior sales began last December and January, where delinquent files were offered to the highest bidder regardless of the amount due. A separate note reports Ralph Farris of Blockton, 38, shot himself at home in Bedford Iowa, with no reason given.

Ed Madigan Bedford, Ja Ralph Farris Blockton

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Farm Union Farm Aid Washington Friends of Agriculture Mexico Patt Dictata Ouier Aries Horney Fener William Gs Sepa Creme Tat Tate WET Union C. CD. Darnell M. J. Hednen Plant Annals American Academy of Political and Social Science Iowa Lutherans Jensen Corson Locusé Street Home Park Moir St Baltimore Street West Fourth St Bayard ‘St Byrnes Park Carling Byrnes Park Lester W. Miller Buehler Bros Leonard Db. Young Geraldine E. Mentger Bolland Holland Holland Furnace Company Jefferson Street Holland, Michigan Bae Every Waterloo Fedelco Tinus Iowa Public Service Co Cedar Falls
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