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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1920

Page

9

Argentina Hesitates Over Prohibition Amid Trade Pact

Argentina faces a move to restrict liquor traffic as President Irigoyen weighs total prohibition. A U S treaty provides a single federal license for American salesmen but bars alcohol sales, creating a precedent that could affect other nations. Mendoza wine growers organize a congressmen trip to highlight wine industry importance.

Buenos Aires Iigoyan Salaberry Chamber of Deputies United States Stimson Washington Argentina Irigoyen Dreath Mendoza Congress Altho

Evangelical Assembly at Cedar Falls Sets Attendance Record

The Iowa Evangelical association opened at River View park Cedar Falls with record first session attendance. Rev Jacob A Maehlen presided, Rev J Albers Clinton spoke on sacraments, Dr A Mock discussed Bible study, and Roy Praetorius and J H Yagey spoke in the afternoon.

Cedar Conference of Iowa Evangelical Association River View Park Jacob A. Maehlen Zion Evangelical Church Des Moines J. Albers Clinton A. Mock Western Union College le Mars J. H. Yagey Roy HE. W.raetorius Young People’s Alliance Naperville Mock Dr. Mock Mr. Praetorius

Eight Billion Spent Annually on Luxuries in U S

Washington August 19 Miss Edith Strauss head of the justice department women’s activities division says Americans spend about 8.71 billion dollars each year on luxuries. Family expenditure averages 348 dollars annually or seven dollars weekly. Tobacco leads with 2.1 billion, cars and parts total 2 billion, and sweets total 1 billion after prohibition increases.

Washington, D. C United States Edith Strauss Department of Justice Strauss

Two Fire Substations Nearing Service in La Porte City

Substations of the Waterloo fire department at 834 Logan avenue and downtown Waterloo and Cedar Falls and Oaklawn avenues are nearly complete and will be in service early September. Each station will house six firefighters in two shifts with hose trucks Nos. 5 and 6 assigned. A new engine and hose truck will also serve the Falls avenue substation next year.

Leroy Isaacs FP. L. Mahannah Isaacs Russell Kan Lola F. Carter Marion J. A. Muncey Cedar Falls Andrew Nelson James Nelson Minnesota W. N. Hostrop J. J. Refshauge Aurora Neb Noble Omaha Cedar Valley Downtown College Hill Whitford Fiddler Emery Fergeman la Porte City Deel Triem Ralph Triem E. J. Meverly Mr. Haverly Center Point Rock Rapids AA. Hudson Donald Mune Duluth Minn Hudson Donald Wayra Barrett Dalton City Itl Barrett Misieler Verla Beryl Hubbard Eller Field Roy Bing Kenneth Roehester Ming King Georges Crum Jews City Waterloo Fire Department Logan_avenue Corter Falls Oaklawn Avenues Wateron la Forte LaFranca A. H. Waverly Nevada Logan Avenue Falls Avenue Trans- Aman Spor Withiatt

Republicans Plan to Name Supreme Court Candidate

Des Moines reports the Iowa Republican state central committee will delay naming a candidate for the vacancy on the supreme court bench after Justice Frank Gaynor’s death. Chairman Charles Rawson said the process likely won’t start until about September 1 as several members are out of state. The attorney general’s opinion allowed the committee to name a candidate, while Democrats vowed to contest any such action.

Des Moines Supreme Court Frank GO. N. Gaynor Republican State Central Committee Charles A. Rawson O| Day HH. M. Havner Rawson Central Committee Republican Central Committee

Reconsigning Coal Cars in Transit Costs Shippers More

A new freight ruling increases costs for reconsigning coal and coke cars in transit. Only one reconsignment is allowed, with a $2 per car charge if done before arrival at the terminal yard. otherwise the shipper faces $5 per car plus applicable local rates. Local rail officials issued the supplement to tariffs governing such reconsignments.

Gowe

Westgate voters defeat consolidated school proposition

Aug 1 report notes the Westgate election yesterday defeated the plan to establish two consolidated schools. The item follows a roundup of local notes including traffic court cases, fashion misfits in laundry, property purchases, police staffing, and residents’ travels and repairs.

Black Hawk County Finchford Black Hawk- Grandy United States Westgate Orlwein Westptte Cook Oelwein Kenniston Qeiwelh Yieliity First Street Jail California Max Jensen Wyoming Big Horn Mountains

Calf Herd Shows Progress at Kort Dodge Event

The herd earned second prize in multiple classes including aged bull and aged cow with notable placings. The aged cow entry placed third and the senior heifer calf and other divisions also earned spots. The junior champion belt and overall herd show at Kort Dodge preceded the Des Moines state show.

Aegonad Belter Kort Dodge Des Moines

Damage Suits to Be Heard in Court at West Union

Two damage suits tied to a 1919 auto collision near Delwein are listed for the September term. Nelia Beall seeks 5000 dollars for personal injuries. Roy and Fred Beamer face 6000 dollars claim by the Willya Knight car owner whose vehicle and passenger Nellie Beall were involved.

West Union Nelia Beall Jacob Beall Roy Fred Beamer Delwein Carl Kugel Ys Roy F Fred Bouzer Willya-Knight Nellie Beall

Local Birth Announcements From East City Area

The record lists births in August for families including E. J. West in Lester Township son Willis, Philip St. Delegardalle in Daymeond son awin John, William S. Ostrander in Git Abnond August 10, Ban, and Nick Eldon at 220 Phira Street East August 15 son Nicholas.

E. J. West Lester T Willis Philip St

Black Hawk Holstein Herd Dominates North Iowa Fair Prizes

Black Hawk County Holstein Breeders Association sent its representative herd to the Mason City fair where the exhibit won most cash prizes across 33 open classes. The herd captured seven firsts six seconds one third and one fourth and secured the champion entry with wins in senior yearling bull junior yearling heifer junior heifer calf exhibitor's herd and breeder's young herd.

Black Hawk County Mason City Holstein Breeders’ Association J. Byes ES Aril

Keiderling Re-enlists in Navy for Four-Year Term

Harry B. Keiderling rejoined the Navy for a four year term after mustering out postwar service. He previously served four years and is noted as a popular ship boxer. Keiderling left today for Charleston South Carolina after a visit with relatives. Harold Floyd Gage of Cedar Mills also enlisted in the hospital corps for San Francisco. Chief Nemay set a speed record by processing Gage in 27 minutes.

Harry Keidering Servien Havy Charleston S. C Keldering Navy Harold Floyd Gage Cedar Mulls Hospital Corps San Francisco Gage W. A. Nemay Moe Western Coast

Luxury Importation Forbidden in Norway

Christiana August 19 government order bans import of luxury articles into Norway effective today. automobiles diamonds faces paintings pianos and phonographs are among items forbidden under the decree.

Christiana Norway

Boxcars Rushed to Western Points for Grain Movement

Interstate Commerce Commission bulletin indicates boxcars are being expedited by railroads to the Midwest and Northwest to move grain and livestock to markets. The commission says the rush will continue while the emergency lasts and emphasizes the need to provide an adequate car supply and acknowledges the financial aspects involved.

Middlewest Northwest Interstate Commerce Commission Waterloo Tal Commission Middie Lubletin

Bulgarian Blood Tea touted as great remedy in Bulgaria

An advertising claim extols Bulgarian Blood Tea as a universal remedy sold by Drugalsta and grocers. It asserts Bulgarians are the oldest living people with many over 100 years, and the tea allegedly sweetens the stomach moves the bowels purifies the blood and flushes the kidneys.

Bulgaria Drugalsta and Grocers

Distribution of cars to meet demand across the country

Article notes demand for cars exceeds supply, requiring prorated allocation of available equipment to各 chippers based on need. Priority given to grain, livestock, perishable freight and food products movement in redistribution. Mentions historical Yellow River course change and ends with an advertisement for Erbc Cigar.

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