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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1920

Page

4

Fling to Lecture for Black Hawk Teachers

Dr. F M Fling head of history at Nebraska University will lecture at the Black Hawk county teachers institute in Waterloo September 2 and 3. The sessions include morning general talks and afternoon round tables with public addresses in the evening on The Language of Nations. Attendance is compulsory for teachers in smaller districts and Waterloo cooperates for city teachers.

Black Hawk County Waterloo F.M. Fling Tory State University of Nebraska Teachers’ Institute New East High School Fling Paris America League of Dales H.C. Moeller Fir Wilson Nebraska University Wadertoo Moeller CW. Kline H. D. Lee County Board of Ertnination Nevessary Lupts Kline Lee

Nationalists Driven Away from Lisburn Amid Riots in Ireland

Aug 24 reports burning of Catholic parochial property in Lisburn as Nationalists flee amid loyalist revivals following the murder of Police Inspector Swansex. In Belfast’s Ballymacarrett rioting renewed with clashes between Unionists and Sinn Feiners along the river Lagan.

Lisburn Ireland Swansex Bally Macarrett Belfast Bally Macarrett Lazan

Boy Bound to Cow in Play Faces Critical Injury

A boy was severely injured after being bound to a cow during a play. Snyder boy dragged about half a mile before the cow stopped. He said two companions tied his hands and then fastened a rope around his waist and the cow’s neck.

Asetrlateg Press Freeport Iehard Snyder Snyder Wecow

Cork Lord Mayor Refuses Food After Sedition Conviction

Lord Mayor Terence Macsweiney of Cork, jailed in Trixton after a sedition conviction, remains in a critical state and rejects nourishment while insisting he will not eat until released.

Cork Associated Trees London Terence Macsweiney Macsweineys Trixton

Vacationers Return From Travels Across Regions

A jumble of amateur notes lists residents and visitors from Waterloo and nearby areas: Bertha Van Ingun returned from a week in Chicago with her mother in Rosette Wyoming. Butterfield family back from lakes in western Minnesota. Dr TS Pecua visiting sister Mrs Goalie Vix. and son Cletus. Craig Arbuckle back after a year at Columbia Law. Others travel to Erie Kansas Chicago and Calgary. Some begin new ventures or rejoin local businesses, including Mrs. Alvin C Fox joining The Fox Shoe Store.

Bertha van Ingun Rosette Wyo Valentine Qraude Beech Street Chica

Boy seriously hurt in bicycle fall in Cedar Falls

Cedar Falls August 24 Special Robert Speer 40 suffered deep hip cuts requiring 25 stitches after being thrown from his bicycle on Waterloo street while en route to visit his grandfather Capt J A Speer at Washington street The accident occurred near the grandfather's home and the boy was treated for injuries at the scene

Cedar Falls Robert Speer Waterloo Street J. A. Speer Washington Street

Fosselman Chosen Head of Phone Workers at Davenport

A. C. Fosselman, manager of the Waterloo Town Telephone branch, was elected president of the United Telephone Employees' associations at the Davenport convention. Wallace Kessey of Waterloo was named trustee, and W. A. Shayer attended from Waterloo.

Fosselman A.C. Fosselman Waterloo Town Telephone Company United Telephone Employes’ Associations Davenport Wallace KE. Chessey Foxselman Chesley W. A. Shayer

Mayor Fines Railway for Ignoring City Ordinance

Cedar Falls August 24 special. The Ilinois Central Railway Company was fined $100 in mayor's court for failing to provide flagmen at crossings as required by ordinance. The fine was suspended pending compliance with the law in the future.

Cedar Falls Ilinois Central Railway Company

KIWANIANS FAIL TO HEAR SCHOOL HEADS

Kiwanis members left disappointed as UH 2. Lee and 2 W. Kline failed to address Water loo school systems. After a noon luncheon at Hotel Rungell Lamson the session became a brief business meeting. Three visitors arrived: Charles Ritnar Cincinnati, Mr Bushnell Indianapolis, and J Sodudgu New York City, plus a Bon Drighh company representative.

Lee W. Kline Waterloo

Paper Makers Meet to Address Forest Shortage Crisis

Paper manufacturers from the United States and Canada gather in New London New Hampshire to discuss a timber shortage affecting pulp supply. The conference, under the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests, runs through Wednesday with speakers including George W. Sisson Jr and BR Kellogg outlining cross border pulp wood tensions and industry impact.

Hythe Associated Press New London U. Kl United States Canada Kearnarge Mountain George W. Sisson Jr aAmerican Paper and Pulp Association BR. S$. Kellogg American Newsprint Service

Moscow Offends Britain and Italy with Peace Terms

Dispatches from Allenstein report that Russian Soviet troops cross the frontier seeking internment as Allied powers struggle to contain unrest. Affected by the Russo Polish tension, Polish forces claim surround the bulk of the fourth Soviet army near Przasnysz and Mlawa, pressuring the front.

Moscow Britain Italy Allenstein East Prussia Heriany Berne Switzerland Giolitli Tlaly Irtome Tucarne Idard George Great Britain Giuseppe Motta Signor Giolilli Third Cavalry

9 Cent Fare Fixed at Davenport With Possible Refund

Davenport August 24. In district court today the Tri City Railway won a temporary writ allowing a 9 cent fare with receipts issued to every passenger. If a lower rate is set at final hearing passengers will receive a rebate equal to the difference. No final hearing date set. the rate takes effect immediately.

Associated Press Davenport Dudge Tri- City Railway Company

Candy Still Fails to Replace Alcohol in Prohibition Study

Walter C. Hughes secretary of the National Confectioners Association says candy has not replaced alcohol for men. In a letter to the State Department he places confectionery as fifth among industries gaining from prohibition, after savings banks soft drinks ice cream and movie theaters.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Walter C. Hughes National Confectioners Association State Department International Congress Against Hughes Moving Picture Theatres

Republican Leaders at Hays Conference

New York report on a two day meeting where Republican leaders from 14 eastern states gather with Will Hays, chairman of the national committee, to discuss campaign matters. The state chairmen and vice chairmen present are all women.

Associated Press New York Will H. Hays Republican National Committee

New Garage TQ Opens on Commercial Street Cedar Falls

A new garage operated by O. W. Bailey and Bancroft in Cedar Falls at 808 Commercial Street opens as Hupmobile distributors. They will base in Waterloo, plan to display latest Hupmobile models, and install a full line of motor and Hupmobile service with two experienced mechanics.

O. W. Bailey and Bancroft Cedar Falls Commercial Street Waterloo Sheik & McKee Motor Lin Proprietors Ibe

Unwritten Law Cited in Slaying of Father in Law

Quincy Michigan August reports 27 year old Cole to claim unwritten law as defense after shooting his father in law Andrew Philips an itinerant preacher in Clayton and Quincy suburbs. He says his wife complained of her father's conduct and warned her not to return. Cole retrieved a shotgun and fired four shots killing Philips. he was arrested and held for grand jury.

Associated Presad Quincy Aua Cole Andrew PhiliJon Clayton Cole Clais H'M Cole Philips Hai Pest

Dancing Masters Challenge Church Policy Over Dancing Ban

The American National Association of Dancing Masters denounces a Methodist church ban on dancing teachers after Miss Edna J. Shaw of Wichita reports denial of membership for being a dancing instructor. The group urges reform in church policy and endorses broader inclusivity in line with John Wesley's principles.

Associated Presa New York American National Association of Dancing Masters Methodist Church Edna J. Shaw Wichita Kan First Methodist Episcopal Church John Wesley

Cox Leaves on Tour Over Slush Fund Charges

Dayton Aug. 24 Cox closed his affairs before a speaking tour through Indiana Pennsylvania Connecticut and New York timed to heighten dispute over his charge of a 15 000 000 slush fund for the Republican campaign He will speak in Princeton Indiana tomorrow afternoon and Evansville Indiana in the evening but evidence to back his slush fund claims is not expected to be shown during the trip.

Associated Press Dayton Cox Indiana Pennsylvania Connecticut New York Princeton Ind Evansville

Mortuary Notice for Mrs Milla Olive Cable

Mrs Milla Olive Cable 49 died yesterday at 2 30 a m at her home rural route No 2 Orange township She was the daughter of Mr and Mrs F B Lewis married to Norman E Cable in 1891 at Vinton They lived in Benton county and Orange township and are survived by her husband children Horace Ethel Peck Dewey Leah John Samuel her mother three grandchildren and other relatives Funeral services will be from the home at 2 p m Wednesday with Rev W H Beachler in charge Burial will be in Orange cemetery

Milla O. Cable Milla Olive Cable Orange Township F. 8. Lewis Norman E. Cable Vinton Iowa Pennsylvania Benton County First M. E. Church Horace Route 1 Ethel Peck Dewey Leah John Samuel Harriett Lewis Harold Morris Earl Cable W. H. Beachler Orange Cemetery

Reubens Painting in Little Florida Church

An oil painting once called The Ruebens and believed to be a Rubens scene The Supposed Tribute Money hangs in a small Cocoanut Grove Florida church. A young Englishman who owned it years ago carried the tale it passed through families and dealers before a Michigan artist lit to study and cleaned it. She verified the work and donated it to the church.

Cocoanut Grove Fla Ruebens Ann Arbor Mich Cocoanut Grove

Greek Minister Leaves for Constantinople Posting

Georges Roussos, Greek minister to the United States, is named diplomatic representative to Constantinople and will sail for Greece on Saturday. Delivers more ships. Hog Island shipyards turn over three ships totaling 24 050 deadweight tons to the government in one day. Auto racer hurt in Davenport hearing. Judge House opens hearing on fare dispute as the racer sustains severe injuries after a three times flip on a practice run.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Georges Roussos United States Constantinople Greece Philadelphia Hog Island Shipyards Davenport A. d Scott County District Court Tri-City Prain Joe Thom- Railway Co Hearne Phairpin Dumm Thomas

Marriage Ticmnsk Records Read Like Local Census

Floyd RB Lakane Arnold and Neh Agios Christensen registered in Cedar Falls with 25 Harold W Fox Waterlow and 21 Helen II Gillott Waterloo 25.

Ticmnsk Floyd RB Lakane Arnold Agios Christensen Cedar Falls Harold W. Fox Waterlow Helen II Gillott Waterloo

Eccentric Will of Millionaire Triggers Family Feud

Boston, Mass. An 80 year old tycoon died in Methuen leaving a vast estate to Edward F. Searles and Arthur T. Walker with strict no-contest provisions. Walker, a Brooklyn resident, emerges as main beneficiary. potential challenges loom as Boston attorney for a nephew seeks notice of a possible special administrator.

Boston Mass Methuen Masa G. Hei Edward F. Searles University of California Arthur T. Walker New York City Searles Walker Dict Searles Manhattan New York Anald Broadway Mr. Walker Brooklyn Subway Dispatches Deis Marr Mechanics Falls Edward J. Searles Bally Searles Searle Lewis L. Delafield Delafield Alvert Victor Bearles Wateral Altho Bearles

Local grocer ad lists canned foods and household items

An old advertisement from 313 B.1th St lists multiple grocery items including macaroni, pineapple, sardines, mustard, oats, beans, coffee, tea, tomatoes, soup, rice, ketchup, and syrup. It notes brands Libby Carnation Quaker and Monarch with prices and a contact phone for the store.

Northfield Thomas Pork & Beans Libby Monarch Coffee Ghase & Sanborn Japan

Big game hunter seeks companion for Central Africa expedition

A newspaper ad by a noted big game hunter sought men to join a Central Africa safari to shoot game including elephants rhinos and hippos. A late night visitor demanded to join and warned the host, while another fragment notes a photo scandal involving a bathing suit model and a stocking flaw.

Central Africa Roman

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Black Hawk Buchanan Butterfield Minenesota Dr TS Pequa Mra D. Goalie Cletus Slo Lingireet Craig Arbuckle Columbia University New Jisea Hoywentz Joseph Haffiman Oklahoma A. Snyder Igna Grand Re Supreme Olivers Toyel Arcanum Chicago R. Shaweer Adena Jackson Plainfield Bernard Boesen Cutler Street Gertrude Schmitt Logan Avenwe Cleveland Buffalo Frank McClintick Mississippi River Lillie Hoffman Bath Street Erie Yigit Paints Rextann W. J. Hadley Olumbia” Street Chinaga Milwaukee Harry Suf Dayton, O B. S. Harrison Denver Street J.D. Burtner Syracuse N.Y Burtner Order of Eagles W. C. Ansten Virginia Manchester Long, Beach Cal T.F. Collins M. Collis Auto Ida Surtees Avery Vivian H. C. Moeller Alvin C. Fox Urbana Fox Shoe Sycamore Street Fox Kansas Menvoer Street Lawn City Railway Iforest Protection Society New Hampshire Hays Jordean Waler Boward F. Searles Mark Hopkins Southern Pacific Mopkins Militions Covell & Son Hardware West 4Th St C. Stinehart Lée Pia Rike Washington Blair Eveready J. Ackerman W. 3Rd Oda Lafayette Black Dry Goa Co East Fourth Sycamore Black Hawk Electric Co Lafaye SE WW. Coburm & Son Bridge St Waterloo Elect. Sup. Co Waterloo Hardware Co Lafayette St K. A. Dubert Cedar Walle Elect. & Hardware Co Main St Charles City J. A. Koebrich Woerxs 'al OWA Telephone Company
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