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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1919
Page
14
Tyrolese delegates in Switzerland press a memorial to President Wilson claiming independence for Tyrol. Walter Lutzel and Dr Otto Guggenberg argue Italy aims to absorb Tyrol, including Trentino, endangering German Tyrolean economic independence and risking a fate likened to Alsace Lorraine.
Berlin reports a plan to recognize Vienna as a second capital of Germany with President Ebert residing there part of the year and to transfer imperial bureaus, hold some national assembly meetings, and ease Austrian concerns about the Anschluss.
Berlin April 17. Miners of Upper Silesia oust managers and directors at large mines taking advantage of new prerogatives. Among those ousted is Herr Vogl, one of Germany's wealthiest men.
Dubuque Iowa April 21 the victory loan train in the fourth district of Iowa began a three day northeastern tour led by the Dubuque college cadet band of 54 with Rev Walker in charge. The delegation includes overseas veterans under Corp Carios Van Saun of the 168th Iowa and a quartet of Iowa speakers Capt Don Newquist US Rainbow division District Attorney F A O Connor David Murphy of Dubuque and A H Button of Clinton.
Wilmington N C April 21 The coast guard cutter Seminole left today in search of the steamer Western Wave 5000 tons believed to be in a helpless condition about 900 miles off the North Carolina coast drifting southward The Western Wave carries a nitrate cargo from the west coast of South America The wireless message did not state the nature of her mishap
An ad proclaims worn spark plugs waste fuel and promote tungsten plugs as superior for ignition on low test gas. It mentions a failed campaign about towing a raft with 4,000,000 feet of lumber from Finland to Copenhagen.
A health ad urges Cadomene Tab Jets to combat fatigue and lack of energy. It claims the product improves appetite, digestion, blood richness, and nervous strength, branding it a safer alternative to strong stimulants like whiskey or wine. Drugstores offer sealed Cadomonene Tablets.
Jack Dempsey billed as "Jack the Giant Killer" headlines an all star athletic carnival at Waterloo Theatre. A troupe of boxers wrestlers and athletes perform with burlesque acts Billy Watson and Beef Trust provide comedy and musical numbers. The program features new costumes scenery and electrical effects plus a feature film. Wednesday shows mark the last night for the Palace and Majestic engagements.
An advertisement warns that millions of fraudulent Aspirin tablets were produced by a Brooklyn firm and mainly composed of talcum powder. It urges buyers to demand Bayer Tablets of Aspirin and to purchase only from the original Bayer package with proper directions. The ad notes that Aspirin is Bayer’s trademark.
An Ames era romance featured as Me Great Romance with Harold Lockwood at Crystal theatre portraying a democrat raised heir to a European throne. The augmented orchestra provides a majestic score while audiences witness a vivid tale of love and power. Sylvia Aston stars in Under the Top at Plaza theatre as Lotta Crust, a retired circus performer in this clever Artcraft film with standout character work.
A 25 cent box of Tiz from the drug store is promoted to ease aching feet. The ad claims Tiz makes feet glow with comfort, reduces swellings, and relieves chafing, soreness, and burning instantly for tired feet, bunions, and callouses.
A fragment notes the Plaza Theatre stamping her as one of the film's most talented performers, marking the appearance as a standout term in her career.
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