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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1920

Page

12

DIVISION CONFERENCE OF LUTHERAN SOCIETY CONVENES HERE

Delegates from Iowa and nearby states arrive for the fifth division Young People's society of Danish Lutheran church in America conference at Bethlehem church in Cedar Falls. Notables include Rev. A Hildegaard and Rev. Jansen among others. booster trip and social events planned.

Division Conference OF Lutheran Society Cedar Falls Iowa Young People’s Society of Danish “Luthran America Bethehhem Church A. Childegaard Cedar Alls Phyra’ Dorf Chicago O. H. Go

Woman’s Greatest Duty and the Ballot Debate

Views of the people discuss women’s duty and suffrage with examples and anecdotes. Maud Castile comments on home life and patriotism, arguing that politics is for men while women mold children, pondering whether women can be trusted with political questions. The piece reflects a era’s gender roles and debate over equal rights.

Waterlos Omar W. J. Bryan Mushonor Lincoln Womath Usband

Peace parley shift to Polish capital in flux

Foreign bureaus keep open as Warsaw celebrates a capital-saving victory. General Weygand gains the freedom of Warsaw and the ceremonial sword of King Bathori as Paris notes shifting peace talks and Polish gains. Meanwhile Vilna is evacuated by Russian forces and Lithuanian troops take the city, with Ostrolenka captured and the Narew crossed. Polish advances press toward Grodno while Galician fronts see Soviet retreat.

John Campbell White P. Pierrepont Mofet Warsaw Weyglund Paris Stephen Bathori Vilna Lithuania Foreign Office London London Times Kovno Moscow Ostrolenka Lomza Narew Central News Mlawa Thrush Bialystok Grodno

Mayor Orders All Weeds Out to Help Hay Fever Victims

Mayor N W Frisbie vows rapid weed destruction near homes of residents afflicted with hay fever. He personally inspected city streets and ordered the street commissioner to cut down the worst ragweed patches before sunset, prioritizing areas most troublesome to villagers. He aims to reach all weed plots quickly.

N. W. Frisbie

Ruths 447th homer tops Polo grounds clash

Ruth hits his forty fourth homer of the season for the New York Americans against the Chicago White Sox at the Polo Grounds. The game in New York overlaps with census news from Richmond Virginia noting it becomes the thirty seventh largest city with a population of 171,873. An ice cream sociable is announced by Willing Workers class of Mt Trope church at Ray vee stone's home Friday evening.

Ruth New York Babe” Ruth New York Americans Polo Grounds Chicago White Sox Richmond Washington, D.C Census Bureau Mt. Trope Church Ray Vee Stone

Homeward bound Iowa guard unit wins at Camp McHenry

The Co M battalion of the Iowa National Guard returned to Storm Lake after a 16 day drill at Camp McHenry. Lieut Ehrig Capt Rouse and Lieut Penne led Co M to top marks in rifle and diamond events while others earned battalion and tent pitching honors. Storm Lake residents welcomed the troops with a warm reception at the armory.

Water Jou National Guard Uait Camp McHenry Storm Lake Iowa H. J. Ehrig Howard J. Rouse Co. M Co. M! Won the Championship of Mhe J. G. Penne Waterloo Algo Surg Allard Ross J. N. Jacobsen Leonard Laird Co. B Col. Ross Capt. Rouse Y. Mlc. A Mlinois

Greater Waterloo Association Plans More Homes

Contractors submit bids for housing projects designed by Netcott & Netcott. Bids are due by 10 a.m. September 7 at the firm’s Black Building office. Housing committee will open bids on the final day. plans and specs accompany bids or can be returned earlier.

Greater Waterloo Fiy Netcott & Netcott Nntcott & Netcott Black Greater Waterloo Association Waterloo Chambers of Commerce Waterloo Association

Dispute Over Color Line Roils City Courtroom

In a color line case before Judge O B Courtight the city charges Harry Bell Jr and Mrs Harry Bell Sr with disorderly conduct and disturbing public quiet. Negro witnesses dominate the proceedings as both sides clash amid a partisan courtroom. The trial adjourned for noon with prosecutors resuming at 2 PM.

O. B. Courtight Harry Bell, Jr Harry Bell, Sr. White Mills Reed

For Sale Ad Sells Quietly in Courier

A compact classifieds item in the Courier presents a silent, effective sales pitch. The ad emphasizes clear terms, a fair price, and prompt contact details for serious buyers seeking a straightforward transaction.

The Courier

Nab Alleged Car Thief Arrested After False Identity

Carl Babbitt, using the name GI Allen, entered Waterloo police seeking a transfer of a registered vehicle. Police traced the car to Fairbank, where a man named G B Allen claimed his car was stolen by Jesup. Babbitt admitted he lied to facilitate the sale, and the car is believed recovered. a $300 check is held by police. Chief Young and Capt. Farrell led the inquiry.

Carl Babbitt G.I. Allen Wo Il Young John Arrell Babbitt FL Atenin Fairbaunk Sheen Police Department of Waterloo Allen Fairbank B. Allen Jesup Sane Wasseriag Farrell G. B. Allen Young Rabbitt

Suspect Arrested in Hotel Linked to Disappearance Case

Local police detained Young and Babbitt at a city hotel in connection with a missing girl case. Officials said one suspect faced charges of larceny and automobile sale while a court attorney awaited further developments. G Allen was expected in the city to help identify the victim.

Babbitt Wan Eller Wraisido de Bole Reat G. Allen Jaty Ehudan Lila

Husband Identifies Body of Woman Slain and Robbed in Wood

Grauntwood August 26 A body found in the Grantwood woods yesterday was identified as Mrs. Blanche Sells of Manhattan. Frank Sehula, the husband, identified the deceased at a legal murder inquiry. He said she left for a visit with a singer at Keyport and carried $50 and five diamond rings plus a wedding band, all missing.

BUNT KIRK RALLIES IOWA STATE ALUMNI IN WATERLOO

Virteen alumni of the State University of Town gather at Hotel Russell-Lanjson to organize a Waterloo drive for new students and athletic talent. A. R. Bunt Kirk of Iowa City leads plans to unite Waterloo alumni for the university in Iowa. An alumnus estimates about 250 University of Iowa graduates live and work in Waterloo.

Virteen State University of Town Russell-Lanjson Waterloo Wl Um A. R Bunt) Kirk Iowa Cily Shane University of Iown University of Lews E

Buick Company to Build New Garage in Waterloo

Waterlay Buick company will occupy TeweArage on Fourth jstreek west near Washington before the wind of the year. The contract for erection of Al. Uullying was given to the JL A. Maine company and work will be started at once. The garage will be 100 feet by 100 feet with a brick front, showrooms with plate glass windows at the front, and service and repair shops in the rear. Cost noted as 20000 in a building permit issued by Edward Mahnke commissioner, likely to be adjusted upon completion. The Luick company operates at 909-11 Sycamore street and is the gas service to the original company introducing Hirtekine to Waterloo 12 years ago. No general car business will be conducted in the new building.

Edward Mahnke Luick Company Sycamore Street Rampany Hirtekine Waterloo

One Ring of Cara: Lease and Property Ownership

A new building is leased for a one year term. Ci A. Mureh is named as owner of the property. Details on the rooms, service station, and fan sales are noted in the agreement.

Ring of Cara Newuilding Ci A. Mureh

Messenger Called to Explain Connection With Stock Selling

Attorney General I. M. Haver issued a sunMONnS for George Messenger, former state superintendent of banking, to testify in the Associated Packing company case heard by Judge Meskell. The AG says Messenger's testimony concerns Linden bank's contract with Associated Finance, which would pay about 31 percent commission for collecting about 20,040 in stock notes.

Wea I. M. Haver George Messenger Associated Packing Company Mesell Messanger Jo de Linden Bank Associated Finance Company

Mrs Thomas Hansen Dies At 40 In Cedar Falls

Mrs Thomas Hansen died at her Cedar Falls home after a long illness at 14 a m. She was 40 years old. Surviving are her husband a son and two daughters. Funeral will be Saturday afternoon at Bethlehem church with interment in Fairview.

MLS Thomas Hansen Cedar Falls Bethlehem Church Fairview

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