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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1919
Page
11
Panama president Dr Belisario Porra warns Congress may curb the treaty with the United States amid Senate objections to the League covenant article 10. He notes Republican senatorial influence could affect Panama’s independence assurances and asks how the nation will respond to U S treaty obligations.
Whirlwind price changes on the Board of Trade dominate this week with panic selling and buying as markets react to government wheat policy news. The report notes volatility and a sharp price decline versus week ago, plus London silver pricing details on August the market tension remains high.
Market summaries show hogs unevenly strong with Friday forecast, while Corn and Wheat futures face volatility amid government policy signals and labor strikes. Cattle and sheep receipts at Chicago and Toledo seeds markets, with mixed gains and price ranges across weight classes and regional quotes.
Washington, August 9 Glenn E. Plumb testified before the house interstate commerce committee that applying the Brotherhoods plan to control railroads to the post office would boost efficiency. He said the post office, the nation’s largest politically managed department, would run better under the Democratic principles of the bill. He denied rumors of a forced strike if the bill failed, calling the issue one of statesmanship and noting pending wage demands.
London reports Charles Hannan novelist and playwright seeks knighthood and pension claiming credit for advising the Admiralty on smoke boxes used to protect British ships in the later war. He says Churchill and the Admiralty rejected his proposal in 1915 but that experiments followed and smoke screens were first used in battles such as Jutland. He has pressed Lloyd George and Sir Eric Geddes for reward. Kansas grain report notes 1979 winter wheat at 144.807 million bushels and corn at 0.005 ? 69 percent normal condition. prospects rely on timely rains.
A jumbled advert lists tennis results and numerous real estate offerings. Items include several 6 room modern houses with features and prices, a 4 room bungalow, farms near rail towns with per acre prices, and a miscellaneous sale notice. Contact details reference M Hill and Johnston's backhand with a phone number.
Washington Aug. Senator Walsh of Montana cable to Panama's President Porras stating no doubt of the binding force of the U S obligation to protect Panama under the treaty between the two countries. Senators noted repudiation of the obligation was not argued during the senate debate on the league covenant.
Representatives of farmers' organizations from 24 wheat and corn states will converge in Washington on Monday to plan united action in the high cost of living investigation The Indiana Federation of Farmers' Organizations president John G Brown says the meeting aims to help solve price problems and they will remain in Washington until a settlement is reached Also note a separate Buenos Aires decree bans sugar exports.
A concise notice in The Courier highlights a for sale agricultural item described as a silent yet effective salesman. The brief listings emphasize value and utility for potential buyers.
Mrs. Mary Jordan, longtime Vinton resident since 1855, died at her home with husband Mik Wilson nearby. She was married to Stewart Jordan 22 years ago, survived by sister Mrs. WG Wood and brothers Mavele and Rawand Wilson. Funeral services were held at Beersresn cemetery. Real estate notes, local marriage gossip, and county notices accompany a broad set of community items.
A fragmented OCR note lists Mrs J. Mra Knapp, Mrs Gunther, Sloan City, Mrs Opfer of Minneapolis, and others as residents of town who attended a social event near Vinton. The text is unclear but indicates friendships and a connection to Kipp during a period when someone was living in Vinton.
Funeral plans for Mrs H Marsh are announced with services at Green church on Sunday. The deceased, a resident of Emmene, Ontario, is described as born in Utadtsterd and survived by relatives including The Reverend Marsh. Burial details and pallbearers are noted. A stray line mentions a Lost ad service via phone.
A fragmentary real estate notice mentions a down stair tight house for rent with contact numbers and a local land company. It also notes city properties and homes with prices ranging from £000 to $6,000 and a cottage on Newton Street built four years ago wired for electric lights and cemented.
An assortment of real estate offers, rentals, and small ads. Items include farms, unsettled properties, a 2 story rental, and various house listings. Contact details reference Storm & Co and other local offices. Listings mention acreage, location near Aurora, Waterloo, and Belt towns, with prices and tenancy terms.
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