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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1920

Page

12

Cox declares league unity as Democratic battle cry

Gov. James J. Cox argues for ratification of the League covenant with broad interpretations to preserve peace and U.S. interests. He denounces Harding's separate peace, blasts Republican platform, and pledges strong law enforcement and progressive domestic reforms.

Harding Germany League Rutty Cox Wilson League Navy Friends of the League Senate Cov. Cox América Gov. Cox Plattm Congressional Lodge Penrose Republians Johnson California Republcan Congress Almdams

Sahara at Ont Tee Was Thick Settled

The article discusses ancient writings suggesting Sahara was once thickly settled and highly civilized. It cites Charlies de la Ronciere as discovering documents and notes Jewish trading posts across the Sahara in the fifteenth century. It states an ancient African history predating the Christian era reaching back to Cheops.

Spain Sahara Charlies de la Ronciere National Library of France Africa

Beard lore through ages priced by kings and conquerors

A fragmented note traces beard significance from Adam in Paradise to ancient rulers, noting Persian kings, Assyrian wings, Razors of Flint, and Alexander the Great shaping fashion. The text ends with stray catalog-like lines and an advertisement reference to Logan Ayo Coal Co.

Adam Paradise Persia Assyria Saladin Alexander the Great

U S Ways To Aid Poland May Include Special Congress Session

Washington reports indicate President Wilson weighs options to aid Poland amid the Russo-Polish war. Officials suggest possible league intervention or a special congressional session to authorize relief, with diplomacy involving France and England under consideration. Dispatches note Soviet advances in Persia near Teheran and threats to the shah.

Washington, D. C Poland Russia Wilson Colby Davis Washington Chicago Tribune United States France England League of Nations Congress State Department Persia Tabriz Kazbin Teheran

Teheran Talks and Troop Movements Amidst Eastern Europe Fog

The Americas minister at Teheran Jebn od Caldweth noted eyviet army votes on Tabrix while British and French commanders expect a withdrawal to Tabrix under military escort. Ma Paddock and U S consul Higdon plan to leave with Mary families as telegraphed, amid unclear postwar policy signals and a U S stance against reviving old Bolshevik influence.

Tehernua Jebn Caldweth Tabriz Gorton Ameriqui Drittish Teheran John IC. Higdon Miery Fanilies Europe Horsida Bolsheviki

Maxwell Motor Co. faces receivership amid expansion plans

Telegram from Detroit dated July 29 1920 claims Maxwell Motor Co about to go into receivership. Statement by Padden of Padden Auto Co notes impending sale and added liabilities while capital needs rise. Company plans inventory and partial startup adjustments as expansion proceeds.

Maxwell Motor Company Padden Padden Auto Company Detroit Mieh Harry 2Ulden Auto Company Waterloo Linn

Eight Hundred Physicians to Attend Iowa Illinois Wisconsin Convention

Eight hundred doctors from Iowa Illinois and Wisconsin will gather in Waterloo October 4 to 7 for a four day medical convention. Meetings will emphasize science and be largely closed to the public except sanitation and public health sessions open to federal officials. Social events include a banquet and the Greater Waterloo association and Woman's club assist with planning. The greetings are organized by Teadorg J J O Keefe EB J Robb and F W Powers.

Iowa Ilinois Wisconsin United States Greater Waterloo Association Woman's Club Medical Society Teadorg J. J. O'Keefe EB. J. Robb F. W. Powers

Oelwein Men Return from Syria Bring Brides

After eleven months abroad in Syria, Brent Wiens and children return to Oelwein with a bride. They landed in New York July 27 and visited Cleveland relatives before reaching Oelwein. Dilek and Mrs Peed Weoharde blend into American life while sharing wartime stories and adjusting to pounds and dollars here.

Oelwein Wiensaris Lua Syria Hin Tal Irip New York Cleveland Anime Gelwein Diek Noir Tee Tuth Old Country Dilek United States Uhek Hhe Tia Fred Paris United Stites Peed Weoharde Miss Hadab Baetinerh Gag Mars Richard Wred

Musical Service at First M. E. Church Sunday

The Flrst Methodist choir will conduct the Sunday service with gol o duets and trios. George W Turner will play organ solos and Miss Viola Miller harp solos. Mrs Apveryp from a principal St. Louis church will sing. The choir, one of the few to remain active in hot weather, will close the season and plan two cantatas for early fall.

Flrst Methodist Church Golo George IW. Turner Viola Miller Apveryp St. Louis Will Agaist Filans

May Call Minister Rev Wrrest Mounger to Lead Service

Rev Wrrest Mounger of Like City Minnesota will conduct services at Christ Hoiseopal church Sunday at 11 a.m. He comes at the vestry invitation and may be named rector. He is a married veteran and chaplain of the American Legion post, with Boy Scouts and cadet work interests.

Wrrest Mounger City Minn Wil Christ Hoiseopal Church Tl A Mounser Sle American Legion

National Guard Officer Heads to Storm Lake Camp

Sera O Wenner of Co M will depart Sunday afternoon for Storm Lake to attend her guard camp from August 24. She will return to Waterloo after completion, taking up duties at her station.

Sera O. Wenner National Guard Co. M Storm Lake Waterloo

Public Library Hosts Reading Program for Junior Patrons

A city library ran a story hour for Juvenile patrons during school holidays. Sixty one children heard the tale of Miura with phonograph records, led by Marlon Davis and Naneen Dusts. July 1929 circulation rose to six hundred eighty nine volumes borrowed, showing growth over last year.

Marlon Davis West Ty Naneen Dusts

Summer Reading Course Sees Change in Book Selections

The initial books proved too challenging for younger students and a revised selection was made. Participants who chose from the fraternity may switch, while entrants in the contest can pick either option now.

American racing motorboat Whip-po-will jr sinks at Osborne Bay

The American motorboat Whip-po-will jr representing the Motorwest Club of America sank during practice in Osborne Bay off Cowes Isle of Wight. The crew was rescued and no injuries are reported as the Harmsworth trophy contest begins August 10.

Raceh Burna Associated Preys Cowes Isle of Wight Whip-po-will, Jr Motorwest Club of America Osborne Bay Nod

Census 1920 Decrease Noted in Daniels Kentucky

A clipped census note from Daniels Kentucky records a 1920 population decrease. The entry lists a figure 2387.2 and uses terse shorthand common to local notices. Further context or full figures are unavailable in the fragment.

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