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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1920

Page

5

Marseilles Crowd A World Within A City Center

In Marseilles a vast cosmopolitan crowd gathers day by day in the narrow center, a spectacle beyond docks or city limits. The bustling quay of the Vieux Port, the Canebière and Cours Bel­sance host cafes and watchers where troops, sailors, explorers and natives mingle amid vibrant street life, trades, and discrete dangers in a kaleidoscope of cultures.

London Marseilles Europe Dockland Vieux Port Alless de Cours Belsance

Light brown dog raids rabbit pen on Chestnut Street

At dawn a Chestnut Street resident reported a light brown dog killed his buck rabbit in the pen. He could not identify the dog or its owner. A desk sergeant advised catching the dog and calling the city dog catcher. The incident is recorded in the third shift minutes from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m.

Chestnut Street

Expert's forecast verified years later by famed cow

Six years after a Fred L. Kimball Company executive predicted a calf would become a world record milk producer Raleigh Eminent Buttercup now six years old has set a world record for milk output in her class averaging 6.1 pounds per day. Owned by Longview Farms in Kansas City the cow’s remarkable achievement confirms the expert's early forecast.

Hugh G. van Pelt Fred L. Kimball Company United States Raleigh Buttercup Har Longview Farms Kansas City

Expressage East Limits Shipments to 200 Pounds

Expressage East restricts shipments to 200 pounds due to booming express business and blocked eastern terminals. The embargoes on the C. and O. east of Cincinnati are to be lifted soon, with normal service expected within about ten days as railroads and express firms adjust. Sans Souci Bridge across the Cedar River is closed for sidewalk work and paving. subcontractor William Hetts handles walks and Miller Fifield Construction handles base paving. bridge to reopen once the base is set.

Waterloo New England New York Jesso Atlantic Saalboard Wisconsin Illinois Cincinnati Buffalo Syracuse Sans Souci Cedar River William Hetts Miller Fifield Construction Company

West High School Address and Track Meet Updates

Secretary A. Cohaget of the Y M C A spoke at West High School on Todays Opportunities. The Cyclone club orchestra performed. Interclass track and field meet cheerleaders named Dorothy Ciasen Theodore Sedgewick Don Sindlinger and T Z Roemer. Jack Williams arrested for speeding careless driving and open cutout. bailed for municipal court tomorrow. Geddes welcomed by Secretary Colby at the State Department before credentials. Cuba Republican Party names Artola for president amid electoral law opposition.

A. Cohaget West High School Cyclone Club Dorothy Ciasen Theodore Sedgewick Don Sindlinger T. Z. Roemer Jack Williams Illiams Geddes Colby Associated Press Washington, D. C Sir Auckland Geddes State Department Department Wilson Cuba Artola Havana Maza Y. Artola National Assembly Republican Party Crowder

Akron Population Rise in Ten-Year Census Report

The 10 year census shows Akron with about 6,000 population gain. Washington reports 1824 increased figures as part of a broader U S population update. Names like Roy J McDonnell and Alfa H Mueller appear in license notices while Glen Sneider travels from the Kimball company with business in Kansas and Nebraska.

Akron Associated Press Washington D. C Wichita Kan Rath Thedham Maza Glen Sneider The Kimball Company Kansas Nebraska

Waterloo housing committee backs tents as summer solution

The Greater Waterloo Association housing committee proposes using tents in vacant lots and parks to ease the acute housing shortage. Regulations similar to building codes would apply and health department input sought for sanitation. The plan aims to cover four to five months in summer, with the association ready to arrange purchase or rental of tents and use of vacant property, while park use would be decided by the city council.

Waterloo Greater Waterloo Association Health Department

G O P Leaders Prepare for Iowa State Meet

Des Moines April 21 Leaders of the Iowa Republican party gathered for conferences and preliminaries ahead of the state convention. The main issue expected is how delegates will be instructed for the national convention. Sentiment divided as a joint meeting of the state central committee and Republican women's state executive committee convened. Campaigning for state office nominees was active with plans to continue tomorrow as more than 1 600 delegates assemble.

Des Moines Iowa State Ceuntral Committee Republican Women’s State Executive Committee

Two New Lakes and 200-Foot Waterfall Found in B C

Indiana explorer Haworth reports discovery of two new lakes and a 200 foot waterfall in northern British Columbia. He identified Lloyd George peak near the Peace River headwaters, notes a record snowfield feeding the glacier, and praises the mountain region as among America’s most magnificent.

Prince Rupert B. C.pawlow Haworth Indianapolis British Columbia Rocky Mountain System Peace River Wonderland Jasper Park Lloyd George Peak America Bryn Mawr Columbia Indiana

Mandan origin myth cited by Dr. Rieder in Wisconsin

Milwaukee Sentinel reports Dr. Rudolph Rieder of the Wisconsin Archaeological Society discussing Mandan origin myths. He cites a cave vine tale explaining why Mandans are a small tribe and allegedly have an aversion to fat women, linking myth to cultural traits.

Milwaukee Wis Rudolph Rieder Wisconsin Archaeological Society Rieder Milwaukee Sentinel

Tactful Expressman's Helper Impresses Onlookers

A South End woman recalls a deft rescue by an expressman's helper who deflected attention with tact. The boss is summoned from below, a playful exchange follows, and the moment is shared amid a meeting of the Spokesmen public speaking club at Hotel Russell-Lamson with Will Langlas as chair and Ralph Woxle as critic.

South End John Boston Transcript Clu Hotel Russell-Lamson Will Langlas Ralph Woxle

Mortuary Notices for Cornelia Haight and Mrs Biren

Funeral services for Cornelia Haight take place at 2 30 PM Thursday from 416 Home Park Boulevard with Rev F W Court in charge and interment at Albany NY. A separate service for Mrs Joy Ortuer will be conducted at 10 30 AM tomorrow at St Marys Catholic Church with burial in Calgary Cemetery.

MHS Cornelia Haight Buneral Meru Cornelia Sfaight Famiy Home Park Boulevard Rev. F, OW. Court Alsbany X.Y Jom Biren Joy Ortuer St. Mary‘s Catholic Ycurch Calgary

Paris Debates Rhine Withdrawal At San Remo

At the San Remo conference Premier Millerand rejects any plan to withdraw allied troops from parts of the Rhine while Germany faces urgent financial obligations tied to Versailles. Britain and Italy push for disarmament and a policy of retaliation, but Millerand’s stance dampens prospects of a broad Anglo-Italian program. Navy and military experts from Britain Italy France Japan and Greece arrive to draft Turkish treaty clauses.

Associated Press Paris Rhinegland Germany Versailles Italy Great Britain San Remo Supreme Allied Council Pettit Parisien Millerand Mafin M. Milleranil Niitt Lloyd George Associates Press Washington, D. C Fght Geed San Rremo

Teut Vatican Envoy Coming and Prussian Legation Wind Up

Rome April 21 The German government has completed negotiations to have all Germany represented at the Holy See and Diego von Bergen will be appointed German ambassador to the Vatican The Prussian legation will be suppressed with the creation of a German embassy Bavaria will keep a separate legation Almost simultaneously the Holy See will establish a first class nunciature in Berlin

Associated Press Rome Holy See Diego von Bergen Tor Vatican Bavaria Holy Sea Berlin

British War Taxes Force Nobility to Sell Estates

London Hagland reports war taxes compel British nobility to divest large estates. The Duke of Rutland auctions Belvoir about 13,000 acres of Lincolnshire lands, with Goodby Hall sold privately to tenants. Holme Pierrepont at Radcliffe sold for 42,685 pounds, 320 acres. Parts of Earl of Londesborough’s Raincliffe woods and racecourse allegedly bought by a Scarborough financier.

London Hagland Duke of Rutland Belvoir Lincolnshire Goodby Hall Tara Manver Holme Pierrepont Radcliffeau-Trent Earl of Londesborough Raincliffe Woods Scarborough

Pullman Rooms in Hotels With Berths

A Hartford hotel and a Detroit hotel boast Pullman bed rooms offering 72 berths across 12 rooms at $2 per night. The setup targets travelers seeking easy lodging, with features like communal baths and bellboy wake ups. The concept aims to attract guests who would otherwise search for rooms elsewhere.

Pullman Kansas City Hartford Genn Detroit

Prize cow Molly completes first 100 mile run

In Berkeley Davis California Molly the prize cow at the university farm school finished a five day 100 mile marathon in town. The race came from a wager between a farm school student and a farm journal editor with Molly winning easily without entering the pits.

Berkeley Calif Molly University Farm School Davis Farm School Farm Journal

Associated Press Reelects Frank B. Noyes President

Frank B. Noyes of the Washington Star was re-elected president of the Associated Press at a New York board meeting. Calvin Cobb of the Boise Statesman was named first vice president and J Lawrence Horne Jr of the Rocky Mount Telegram was named second vice president. All executive committee members were re-elected.

Associated Press New York Frank B. Noyes Washington Star Calvin Cobb Boise Idano J. Lawrence Horne, Jr Rocky Mount North Carolina

Special Waterloo Council Session Collected Records

Waterloo Iowa city council met in special session chaired by Mayor Frisbie on April 19 1920 noting present Feisner Mornglink Otte and Register with Manning absent. A notice announced a special meeting for April 19 at 5 pm to consider permits for emergency plumber cuts an appeal by James Register and garbage handling concerns. A resolution authorized city engineer to issue emergency excavation permits without council action.

Vena Hall Waterloo Iowa Frisbie Myahi James Register OW. Prisbie Adolph Feisner Leon A. Link O. Manning W. Figgle W. HW. Horns Feisner Hors Link Ogle Register Manning City of Town W. Prisbie

Powerful oil claims swift relief for rheumatism and more

Advertises a golden red oil as a universal remedy for rheumatism neuralgia lumbago and various pains. It touts internal and external use for coughs colds croup influenza sore throat diphtheria and tonsillitis with claimed penetration to affected parts within minutes. Readers are urged to buy at Wangier Bros Co.

Wangier Bros. Co

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France Bunnie Secretary Spaaks Marreaqge W. M. Smelser Cedar Falls Smelser LaPorte Roy J. McDonnell Hudson Alfa H. Mueller B. C Rhine Mr. Good Good Legation Official Council Proceedings EB. Gnagy M. J. Pommer & Go Invferson Street New Royal Cook Book ROYAL New Royal Royal Baking Powder CO Fulton Bereet New York City Western Electric Good Housekeeping Demonstra Core & Sweetman Electric Co Western Electric Pric. Store East Fifth Street
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