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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1924

Page

13

Noahs Ark Jungle Island Formed in Panama Canal

Washington Aug 5 A Noahs ark laboratory has opened in Gatun lake Panama canal on Barro Colorado island scientists report a paradise where floods created a refuge for abundant wildlife. Anteaters sloths armadillos peccaries agoutis ocelots jaguars bats monkeys and black howlers dwell as investigators begin research this summer led by Dr David Fairchild.

Washington, D. C David Fairchild Department of War Barro Colorado Island Gatun Lake Panama Canal Barro Gollorado Island Chagres

Memorial Hall funds plan to sustain veteran hall

Representatives of eleven patriotic groups met at Memorial hall to devise funding for hall maintenance until the county soldiers relief fund, now exhausted, becomes available again. The county auditor notified trustees it cannot cover expenses into January, with the county having paid janitor, heat, light, gas and water since establishment. Memorial hall serves as headquarters for Civil, Spanish and World War veterans and auxiliaries.

Memorial Hall Soldiers’ Relief

Hauser Named Line Coach For Ames Football Team

George Hauser, former University of Minnesota assistant, selected as line coach for Iowa State College football. He was an All American tackle and Western Conference medalist in 1917. Also named are F R Williaman, Chellis Chambers, and W B Beanblossom for intramural and cross country duties.

Ames George] Hauser University of Minnesota Iowa State Frank D. Paine Athletic Council Hauser Minnesota F. R. Williaman Fresh-Man Chellis Chambers W. B. Beanblossom

Eagle Center Picnic Promises Boxing Dancing and Band

The Beagle Center plate festival sponsored by St Marys parish will be held on church grounds tomorrow at 10 30. A six round boxing bout between Phil lip Schuffer and Frank Less with Lon Rollinger as referee. Children races and sports slated plus an address by James Murtagh at 11 am. Chicken dinner at noon and a 2 pm baseball clash between Raymond and Eagle Center. The Ramblers band and a male quartet provide music until a bowery dance in the evening.

St. Mary's Parish Phillip Schuffer Frank Less Lon Rollinger Wils James Murtagh Raymond Eagle Center la Porte City

Scaramondis at Rialto Theatrical Amid Sparks

Pearlmondis presents the Rialto Theatre 18 showing Scaramondis a Rex Ingram production based on Rafael Sabatini's novel of the French Revolution. It blends romance adventure thrills and intrigue featuring Alicea Terry Lewis Stone and Ramon Novarro.

Pearlmondis Rialto ‘Theatre Scaramondis Rex Ingram P Rafael Sabatini

Plaza and Strand Theatres Offer Varied Shows

The Plaza presents Through The Dark a Goldwyn comedy and Waterloo Home News with Cedar River Beach scenes and Kiwanis Elk River picnic. The Strand features Cecil B De Mille s new production The Camelph changing a rich man to poverty and a poor man to wealth starring Lewtonice Joy Rod La Tocque and Victor Varconi.

Derk Goldwyn-. Commopoliten Mary McGinn the Plaza Waterloo Home News Cedar River Beach Plaza ‘Theatre Erlamph Cecil B. de Mille Strand

The Love Master and Strongheart Star At Strand Theatre

The Love Master showcases Strongheart the wonder dog alongside new screen players Lillian Rich Harold Austin Lady Junia and a unnamed youngster. The northern picture sad offers many opportunities and the dog holds a pivotal gallery role as the main attraction while the newcomers add contrast.

Strongheart Wonder Dog Lillian Rich Harold Austin Lady Junia

Boxing Roundup From Coast to Coast Sportscard Headlines

Philadelphia lightweight Nate Goldman won a ten round decision over Sid Barberian with a knockdown in round three. Eadie Wagner outboxed Pat Moran in New Orleans. Jack Allie beat Ray Mitchell in Pittsburgh by points in ten rounds. Benny Leonard vs Mickey Walker welterweight title bout slated for August 20 or 22 at Yankee Stadium, rain date unknown. Sullivan signs to meet Pepper Martin at Queensboro Stadium in August. Frankie Genaro and Johnny Curtin to clash in a 12 round flyweight/bantamweight bout at Henderson Bowl in Brooklyn tonight.

Philadelphia Nate Goldman Sid Barberian Detroit Nate Eadie Kid Wagner Pat Moran New Orleans Jack Allie Pittsburgh Ray Mitchell Mheore New York Benny ‘Leonard Mickey Walker Jfmacas Yankee Stadium Hid Sullivan Hag Pepper Martin Queensboro Stadium Frankie Genaro Johnny Curtin Will Smeet Henderson's Bowl Brooklyn

McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Tablets Ad Claims Summer Strength

An old advertisement touts McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Tablets as the summer stamina booster for all ages. It promises vitamins for digestion and strength, praising the product as easy to take and effective, endorsed by doctors and offered at drugstores nationwide.

Dad Liveril America McCoy Wangler Bros C. J. Miller Schuneman Drug Co Luther Dorn Clarksoill S. C Bie McCoy

Anglo Russian talks sign peace treaty amid confusion

London reports say M Rakovsky announced a Russia England agreement was signed after earlier breakdowns.British officials denied a treaty but later statements suggested a pact. The conflicting claims reflect a tense political scene as labor and congressional figures react to rapid shifts in diplomacy.

International News Wire London M. Rakovsky International Russia England Moscow House of Commons John Robert Clmes Privy Seal Foreign Office

German Memo Questions Evacuation Yet Supports Dawes Plan

American experts read the German memorandum and covering letter and say the objections are unlikely to block the Dawes plan's launch. The document raises two outside questions about immediate Ruhr evacuation and retention of allied railway men, while Briatscheid and French Socialists push for rapid action.

Associated Press London Ruhr Rhineland Rudolph Briatscheid Altho

Oil Company in Elk Hills Reserve Ordered to Court

Officials of the Belridge Oil Co operating in Elk Hills Kern County were ordered by Federal Judge Bledsoe to appear Sept 3 to show cause why an injunction and receiver appointment should not be granted. The government alleges the lease was granted illegally during Albert B Fall’s tenure and seeks annulment an accounting and halt to drilling operations.

Los Angeles Cal Belridge Oi Co Elk Hills Kern County Bledsoe Cou Relidge Co Albert B. Fall

Rush of Railroad Traffic Brings Back Hundred Yardmen

Council Bluffs Aug 6 A surge in railroad activity returns nearly 100 yardsmen to Union Pacific terminals idle since March More than 50 freight trains daily in transit from the west are handled with cars re iced Grain shipments rise notably wheat Nine transcontinental lines serving Council Bluffs report sharp increases in traffic with foremen saying the rush has just begun

Council Bluffs Union Pacific

Acceptance Expected for Zahnd Resignation

Indianapolis Aug 6 expected acceptance of John Zahnd resignation as president candidate on National Independent party ticket when national executive committee meets tonight Zahnd announced withdrawal on July 28.

Indianapolis Ind John Zahnd National Independent Party Zahad

La Follette Campaign Sees Flood of Volunteer Offers

Washington sees La Follette Jr. in charge as mails overflow with volunteers. People seek speech, clerical, or organizational roles and many promise unpaid service. In Chicago Antonio P. Entenza named California Nevada campaign director. a San Francisco veteran and Loyal Order of Moose member, he supports Hiram Johnson.

Washington, D. C la Follette Robert M. la Follette, Jr la Follette-Wheeler Caimpaten California Chicago Ang Antonio P. Entenza San Francisco California-Nevada Entenza Supreme Council, Loyal Order of Moose Hiram Johnson

Fail to gas bandits out of Palisade mine

Grand Junction Colo August. All attempts to flood the Palisade mine with chlorine and sulphur fumes were abandoned today and a death trap was set near the mouth of the underground workings in hopes of starving out the besieged bandits who hid in the mine for four days. Members of the guarding posse report only two men seen yesterday and believe the third was fatally shot earlier. Business is largely halted in Palisade as residents join officers surrounding the mine.

J. C. Walton United States Senate Eave Howard Watton W. B. Pine Okmulgee Eugene Lorton Tulsa Virginia Congress International News Wire Grand Junction Colo Palisade

Getty or Thomas May Be Named as Budget Assistant

Des Moines Aug 6 An ingenious director of the budget will be appointed late today according to Director B L Hogue He would not reveal the name until acceptance is assured Statehouse gossip names G H Getty Boone or James E Thomas Red Oak as likely appointees The director is undecided on a second assistant and said the procedure depends on the state executive council If one appointee is named he would handle both local and state budget work and become chief state accountant.

Mexican Outlaws Kill 17 in Yucatan Hacienda Attack

A band of 30 armed outlaws attacked a hacienda near Gpichem in Yucatan, killing 17 defenseless residents and wounding 10, according to a Merida dispatch to El Universo. The report cites a special dispatch from Merida.

Associated Press Mexico City Iacienda Gpichem Yucatan Paen Merida el Universo

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