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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1923
Page
1
Mayor A E Gragy toured the city and praised the results of Cleanup Week. Streets were washed, ashes and rubbish collected where possible, and benches placed in Washington and Lincoln parks. Drinking fountains will reopen early next week after repairs.
United States emphasis on judicial settlement of international disputes through a permanent court. An analysis of the perils of war and the role of arbitration, citing past experience and the need for broad national support to establish a true world court. The speech notes the League of Nations framework, the statute, and the protocol for adoption by states.
The senior class at West Heights voted last night to invite Dr. W H Beachler pastor of Rat Brethren Church to deliver the baccalaureate sermon Sunday evening May 27 at the meeting attendees confirmed the choice.
A columnist, adopting a midcentury voice, notes that many over forty cling to risky patterns like red meat and heavy starches. A diagnostician warns that slowing down may extend a career and life. aging professionals risk heart, liver, and kidney strain if they ignore health limits and diet, urging moderation and reflection on longevity.
Waterloo may pursue federal aid to pave outlying streets feeding to the city limits. City engineer Slippy reports Des Moines and Ames discussions show county apportionments would fund part of the cost, with a total estimate near 140000. If aid is granted, district assessments may be avoided. otherwise a city council resolution would authorize transfers to the county for highway use.
Statisticians estimate Chicagoans will lose 240 years of sleep collectively when daylight saving begins tomorrow, while individuals will gain 180 hours of daylight this summer. The city also notes the revival of free lunch counters and old style beer parlors after years absent, signaling a reemergence of popular social venues.
The Irish government did not respond to De Valera's attempt at negotiation. Kerney said the offer is not defeat but a reasonable peace proposal, and De Valera would seek a referendum on establishing a republican government. England’s possible intervention raises concerns over acceptance.
In Muscatine Iowa City Charles Nutting won the annual extemporaneous speaking contest of the Iowa Nine School association. Second place went to Louis Carroll Davenport and Anna Woollen Grinnell took third. Nutting previously won the state extemporaneous contest of the Iowa Patriotic league and was runner up in the 1922 Iowa Nine contest. Other contestants followed: Robert Wreiner Ottumwa Fident Rapp Clinton James De Vitt Oskaloosa Dale Fox Burling. Ten Iowa Nine officers were elected: Vi Weiber Davenport president Mary Hillears Grinnell president W. E Beck secretary-treasurer.
A new manufacturing plant is added to Waterloo's industry as Hinson Manufacturing, led by Glyde Hinson, takes over Powers Manufacturing textile lines. The 10,000 square foot brick site at Eighth and Sycamore will employ about 30 workers initially, with Powers retaining its staff. Authorized capital stands at 50 000 dollars, 25 000 needed to start. Directors include Clyde Hinson and Theodore J Miller, with several local business figures on board.
Arlington reports damage estimated at 25000 after a fire destroyed two buildings. Decorah notes 400 purebred chickens perished when Anton Schaun's henhouse burned. Cedar Rapids elected Dr Bert Caldwell Effingham Jr as university hospital superintendent Iowa City. Audubon county faces farm labor shortage as spring high prices bite. average farm hand pay 40 to 50 dollars. Burlington search for Russell Martinsen linked to seduction charge involving a 15-year-old girl. Davenport: Mrs Elinor Williams Dever seeks divorce March 5 with $2500 alimony claim amid alleged cruelty. Ames: George B E Roberts to deliver ISU commencement June 11. Muscatine man Wymer 55 committed for insane at Mount Pleasant. Lemars not selling $150000 school bonds. best offer $1000 below par. Mason City hosts Iowa Federation of Business and Professional Women May 18-19. Muscatine Carl Schmeichel 86 dies from burns after grass fire attempt. Des Moines: Extradition hearing for druggist James Coapman postponed by Gov Kendall.
Firemen at Station No. 2 answered a false alarm at 12 45 a m from box 23 at Jefferson and Thirteenth. Two roof fires were put out yesterday afternoon with chemicals and hand pumps. One home at 29 Lafayette Street owned by Altstadt and Langlas suffered about $50 damage. another residence at 224 Vitry Street occupied by E J Broell sustained smoke and fire damage.
Bruce Gates vice president of Gates Waterloo Business College returned last evening from a speaking tour of 12 high schools in the western part of the state. He plans a trip next week into the southern part of the state. Also mentions a Detroit man facing divorce allegations and a stray note about tobacco chewing.
Dee Moines April 28. Leo Chase 15 and Walter France 21 both Guthrie Center athletes are believed fatally injured after a collision at Drake Relays. Witnesses say truck driver William McDonough sped into a coupe carrying four Guthrie Center students. Three others, including Drake student Earl Chase 18 and Estelle Ford 21, are seriously hurt.
Des Moines April 28 record crowds and wind aided Drake Relays with 1,300 athletes from 161 institutions. Chicago high school team set a new two mile relay mark 8:25. Drake broke half mile high school relay and two mile relay records. Irwin Kansas Aggies won 100 yard dash in 9.45 seconds. Joie Ray beat Ray Baker in a one mile exhibition in 4:15.20, fastest mile in country this year.
Fast track conditions at Franklin Field in Philadelphia promise aid to top American English and Canadian college runners as they challenge records in the four major relay championships at the University of Pennsylvania relay carnival. Nearly 20,000 spectators fill the stands as the concluding day begins.
The article argues that a good time is subjective and changes with environment, age, and era. It contrasts police court fans, businessmen practicing golf, and young people at dances, noting shifts from waltzes to modern genres. It concludes that enjoyment depends on viewpoint and is not fixed.
Youngstown Ohio April 28 Albert Kish of Youngstown set a new world dancing endurance record at 4 04 am surpassing the 112 hour mark held by A C Watson of San Antonio Texas Kish remained at the floor past 2 pm to complete 122 hours of continuous dancing drawing attention from local crowds and officials who witnessed the feat
Des Moines April 23 Mrs Rose Suserovitch filed in district court seeking 20000 damages for the death of her husband shot by C G Miller during an attempted arrest Miller allegedly acted within duty and the widow claims her husband was not violating the law The suit argues wrongful death and seeks compensation for loss.
Over ten thousand automobile licenses have been issued in Black Hawk county this spring, with a record in sight. No. 10000 was applied for by Dr. F. T. Hartman, followed by Hope C. Martin Edmund Miller and Barney Schultz. All machines were Ceadil-
James Pett and Joe Briggs, lieut from station 4 and driver from station 2, were burned about face and hands by an explosion of burning saw dust while fighting a blaze at Waterloo Sash and Fixture works. Fire confined to sawdust pit. property loss minor. Two civilians area reports of separate small fire on Cottage Street caused $50 in roof sparks.
Beaver Colorado April 28 Despite protests that jazz is an abomination and should be eliminated from the music week program here May 13 26 it is expected a few popular melodies will be heard during the festive week Opponents labeled jazz demoralizing and uneducational while defenders praised its rhythm and harmony Local leaders including J L Craig Denver Automobile Dealers Association and Rev George S Lackland voiced mixed views on using jazz to lift community singing and appreciation A tentative compromise is hoped to ease the jazz question during the week
The writ of habeas corpus to stop sending Ben I. Salinger back to Sioux Falls to face a mailed fraud indictment was denied by Judge Foster. If he does not seek relief from the U S circuit court, he faces removal to Sioux Falls Monday by U S Marshal. An Aero clubs Pennsylvania debate on admitting women as members drew attention as the country’s oldest such group weighed change. A 22 hour naval voyage marked by a crossing of a river?
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