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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1919

Page

3

Waterloo Delegation Heads to Chicago for Valley Association Meet

A large Waterloo contingent of business leaders and professionals departs Des Moines this afternoon for Chicago to attend the Mississippi Valley Association convention April 22 to 24. The group, including executives from Herrick Refrigerator, Chamberlain Machine Works, Waterloo Gasoline Engine Co, and local firms, will number over 40 with 25 rooms reserved at the LaSalle Hotel.

Chicago Great Western Chicago Mississippi Valley Association Des Moines Harry G. Northey Herrick Refrigerator Company FP. L. Chamberlain Chamberlain Machine Works C. B. Pickett John L. Clapper Waterloo Comany B. B. Hunter Waterloo Auto & Supply Company H. M. Reed W. F. Parrott LaSalle Hortel Iowa LaSalle Hotel

Judge Orders Reform After Wife Beater Promise

New York April 22 Judge Kendrick in Southampton warned Frank Powanhoski a large farmer against further beating his frail wife. He ordered Powanhoski to work and to pay his wife seven dollars weekly and refrain from striking her. The judge quipped about a whipping post for wife beaters offering to act as official who pper.

New York Justice of the Peace

Police Notes Track Fines and City Incidents

Police notes report a speeder and three traffic violators paying fines. Two men without license plates were sought by police last night. Roy West reported a collision with Rachael Rhode, with no injuries. Arnold Bender’s bicycle was crushed by a car but he was uninjured. A raid on a disorderly house led to four Black women and three white men being arrested. men released on bonds, women locked up. An individual of note was cited under an alias. Advertisement for spring footwear follows.

Roy West Vine Rachael Rhode Arnold Bender Argyle Altho

Last Night's News in Brief From Across War Times

AP round up reports German attacks on American Red Cross missions in Kovno Lithuania where one Lithuanian soldier died. Paris notes six high officials to head Versailles talks led by Count von Brockdorff-Rantzau. Lloyd George to meet Irish leaders Walsh and Ryan. Vedrines and mechanic killed in Rome bound flight. Washington modifies censorship to allow private cablegrams to South America. Soviet and German forces clash at Dachau with German defeat. Ukraine cleared of Petli troops. Dniester mouth under Soviet control. Ireland reports five hundred strikers clash with troops at Limerick. Advertisements and notices follow.

Associated Press New York Kovno Lithuania Paris Versailles Count von rockdorit-Rantaia David Lloyd George Rasa Illinois Frank Walsh Pael J. Ryan Philadelphia I Avistor Vedrines St. Rambert-D' Alboy Rome Washington, D. C London United States South America Eqproil Berlin Red Guards Dachau Ukraine Peti Recion Dniester Limerick Ireland

Debs Mooney Protest Halted by Tampa Mayor Proclamation

In Tampa on April 22 Associated Press report notes labor efforts to stage a May Day protest against the punishment of Eugene V Debs Tom Mooney and others were blocked by Mayor McKay who ordered police to stop any demonstration Central Trades had refused permission for a Socialist May Day gathering The piece also describes carrier boys from the Evening Courier and Times Tribune attending the Majestic theatre opening of The Birth of a Race and plans for a student competition offering $5 prizes for best versions of the show.

Associated Pres A.t Tampa Fls Eugene V. Debs Tom Mooney McKay Central Trades Evening Courier Times-Tribune N.N. Frudenfeld Majestic Theatre Courier Iboys Times-Tribunal Eect Mana Gor Frudenfeld

Clarksville Man Hurt When Horses Bolt With Harrow

Clarksville Ia April 22 Lew Trindle hired man on the open farm was thrown under a disc he operated yesterday afternoon when the horses became frightened and bolted. He suffered severe cuts to the feet and leg a fractured rib and a sprained back though doctors say injuries are not believed serious. Mr Crippen was thought recovering but the accident shock caused a relapse.

Clarksville Lew Trindle Crippen

Jacob Hoee Killed In Accident In Iowa Area

W R Seig left for Fort Dodge to tend to the remains of Jacob Hoel who died Sunday when his car collided with another. Hoel, about 68, had worked for Seig Moore Construction for three years operating a trenching machine in Illinois and surrounding areas. He was believed to have no relatives outside Norway.

W. R. Seig Fort Dodge Jacob Hoel Tloel Seig-Moore Construction

Spring Rains Bring Grippe Warns On Cold Dangers

The weather brings colds and grippe, with many fatal illnesses starting from a common cold. Early action is advised to ward off influenza by purging toxins using Dr Pierce products Pleasant Pellets and Golden Medical Discovery. If coughing persists, seek local treatment. these tonics claim to soothe mucous membranes and improve blood health.

Dr. Pierce

League a Caricature Troelstra Declares to Socialist Meeting

Arnhem April 21 Dutch Socialist leader Peter J Troelstra denounced the league of nations as a caricature and said the entente powers were being annihilated economically. He warned the peace conference decisions risk revolution in western Europe and urged a strong protest against entente trickery to base any peace on socialism. He rejected Bolshevism in Holland and said any future revolution must come without soldiers and workmen councils.

Arnhem Holland League of Nations Entente Peter’J_ Troelstra Socialist Labor Party Troelstra Western Europe Germany Netherlands

Spud Prices Rise as Supply Tightens Across Regions

Those who failed to buy spuds weeks ago face higher costs for table use or seed as wholesale prices climb from 1.60 to 2.50 per 100 pounds and bushel rates rise to 1.50 for top grades. Retail asks range from 1.50 to 1.75 delivered. Northwest growers sold off last autumn, and current high demand plus infrastructure bottlenecks keep prices elevated until the next crop arrives.

Northwest Iowa Minnesota

Birth of a Race at Majestic theater feature film

The Birth of a Race opened for a week at the Majestic theater and presents a four part story celebrating liberty and democracy. It blends biblical and historic scenes from Creation and Moses to the American Revolution and World War I while highlighting the Kaiser's defeat and the rise of democracy. An orchestra of ten plays the score, and the production emphasizes accessible lessons for all ages.

Rae Majestic Theatre Creatioun Moses Christ America Lincoln Kaiser Pharoah Carl Joseph Briel Wang & Miller

Wartime Film Feature Highlights Composer and Ushers

Notes praising worksmanship of a famous composer as a film feature. Describes attractive presentation by lady ushers in military uniforms with trench caps worn jaunty. Emphasizes overall professional appearance and period ambiance.

Hereford Cattle Sale Attracts Breeders Tomorrow

A large turnout of Hereford breeders from Iowa and surrounding states is expected for a purebred cattle sale owned by C. C. Griffith of Hudson, Iowa. The herd exceeds 200 head and is to be offered at the Water. Fred Reppert of Decatur, Indiana, is chief auctioneer, with Earl Gartin of Greensburg and Herbert Hull of Des Moines assisting. The sale highlights Waterloo's role as a purebred cattle distributing center and the facility's hospitality.

Mereford Iowa C. C. Griffith Hudson Waterloo Mr. Griffith Fred Reppert Decatur Ind Earl Gartin Greensburg Herbert Hull Des Moines Water

Poslam Balm Promises Quick Relief For Skin Ailments

An advertisement extols Poslam Balm for eczema and itching, claiming it soothes burns and eruptions and praising Poslam Soap for daily use. It urges readers to request free samples from Emergency Laboratories in New York and to seek clear brighter skin.

West 47Th St New York City

Hogland Livestock Sale and Breeders Banquet Planned

A livestock sale is scheduled for tomorrow afternoon with a complimentary banquet for breeders at Hotel Russell-Lamson on Wednesday evening. Editors of livestock journals are among the invitees. Local chatter suggests a Christmas birth tradition for boys and girls in Hogland.

Russell-Lamson

How Any Girl Can Have Pretty Eyes

An eye wash recipe promises quick results for red or strained eyes. Layoptik eye wash with witch hazel camphor hydrastis is claimed to brighten eyes in a week. Regular use is said to keep eyes healthy sparkling and vivacious. Free aluminum cup offered by Wangler Brothers Co. druggists.

Wangler Brothers Co

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