Growing Native Boycott of British India Expands
Reports from India indicate widespread boycott of the British authorities with natives resigning from posts, four colleges closed, and growing student strikes ahead of upcoming elections. The British government says no repressive action will be used except as a last resort, urging restraint to avoid martyring individuals and to let Indians decide through responsible government, while warning that violence could invite suppression.
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New York
India
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Child Paralysis Cause Traced to Greenbottle Fly
Minneapolis scientists from the Minnesota University farm school and medical authorities announce a breakthrough linking infantile paralysis to the larvae of the greenbottle fly. The study shows similar paralysis in hogs and poultry and warns farmers to burn or bury carrion to prevent spread among livestock and possibly humans.
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Twin Cities
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D. C. Beaver
W. 4. Billings
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Limberneck
University
Minnesota
Married Three Months, Asks Divorce, $10,000
Mrs Mamie Robb filed suit for divorce from Charles H Robb after a three month marriage in Clarion Iowa. She seeks 10000 permanent alimony plus 1500 temporary alimony and 500 attorneys fees, claiming cruelty endangering health and life and stating her husband owns 45000 in property besides a house. She resides in Waterloo.
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Mamie Robb
Charles H. Robb
Clarion
Dows
Ptiorney
Waterlos
Lichty Speaks to Bankmen's Association in West Clubroom
George E. Lichty, president of Smith Lichty Hillman Co., spoke to Waterloo Bankmen's Association at the west clubroom. He shared incidents from his Washington food administration experiences. Verne Bartling presided. after the talk, business and a light lunch followed. Attendance at Yale prayers was noted as obligatory.
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Waterloo Bankmen’s Association
West Clubroom
George E. Lichty
Smith, Lichty & Hillman Co
Food Administration
Washington, D. C
Verne Bartling
Harding Looks to Early Action on Nations League
Senator Harding's visit to the Senate and meetings with 60 reporters and many leaders left a strong impression of warmth and consideration. He expressed a desire to serve rather than seek office, regretting leaving the Senate and portraying the presidency as a duty demanding sacrifice and high standards.
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Nations’ League
Senate
Senator la Follette
la Follette
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Senator Harding
United States
New York Evening Post Inc
Patriotic Wyandottes Highlight Waterloo Poultry Show
The Waterloo Poultry show attracts large crowds as red white and blue Wyandottes captivate visitors. James Tucker judged the exhibits, confirming Waterloo’s reputation for quality stock. The fair runs through Sunday with officers to be elected Friday at Forum hall. Awards across numerous breeds include Silver cups for best display and multiple firsts for Waterloo entries.
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Waterloo
America
James Tucker
Waterloo Poultry Association
Forum Hall
H. M. Corning
Association
Lawyer finds ten dollar bills and returns them to owner
A bank deposit was made for the owner of five ten dollar bills found by J. W. Whitmer, a ticket agent. After Whitmer misplaced the money en route to the bank, he placed a lost ad in the Courier. J. T. Sullivan called to report the roll was deposited at First National for the rightful owner.
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J. W. Whitmer
Whitmer
J. T. Sullivan
First National
Two New Fine Residences Start in Warm Weather
Weather favors construction as W J O Neil begins a two story home at Fourth street and Prospect avenue valued about 7000 dollars. Max Miller starts a 6000 dollar bungalow at 5812 Clough street under Harry Saylor as contractor. An abundant turpentine supply comes from the Douglass fir in British Columbia with 46 gallons taken from a single tree.
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W. J. O'Neil
Fourth Street
Prospect Avenue
Max Miller
Clough Street
Harry Saylor
British Columbia
Salvation Army kettles collect for Christmas baskets
Salvation Army volunteers collected about 30 dollars in three hours of kettle work yesterday and will place more kettles around Waterloo next Saturday. Donations from the Elks at 200 dollars and Mrs. Mary George at 30 dollars boosted the total, funding about 200 Christmas baskets with foods like chicken, pork, bread, and fruit headed to needy Waterloo homes.
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The
Elks
Mily George
Edward LaPlant
Waterloo
Man chases burglar away from his home
Mr C F Gregory and Mrs Gregory returned home at 10 pm to see a prowler trying to force their door at 1648 Berteh street. Gregory chased the intruder around the house after the splintered lock was found. the man fled into the shadows near a woodshed.
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C. F. Gregory
Berteh Street
Gregory
Mrs. Gregory
Cedar Heights Plans to Be Best After Court Confirms Incorporation
Cedar Heights Iowa celebrated its incorporation with a slogan contest and prize for Ruth Lraper who offered the winning line Cedar Heights wants you. The slogan committee included Thomas Raton H C Moeller and C W Stilson. A community church gathering featured nine residents from No Man's Land invited to join Cedar Heights. Mayor W Parrott presided as a 20 foot table overflowed with refreshments and gridiron stunts accompanied the merriment. The consensus favored better school facilities as the city moves forward.
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Cedar Heights
Iowa
Thomas Raton
H.C. Moeller
C. W. Stilson
Supreme Court
Ruth Lraper
L. H. Edwards
No Man’s Land
Cedar Falls
W. &. Parrott
Garage Men Reduce Prices for Repairs in Petersburg Ill
Petersburg Illinois December 8 salaries of garage employes were cut by 20 percent today as local garage men also set a new labor charge for auto work at 1 dollar per hour, down from 1.50. The new pricing shifts reflect an industry-wide effort to reduce costs for motorists.
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Petersburg
Ill
Aspironal Elixir Promises Quick Cold Relief and Refund
A promotional pitch touts Aspironal as a superior two minute cold and cough remedy. It claims immediate relief, a delightful taste, and a money back guarantee if relief isn’t felt within two minutes. The ad urges universal drugstore availability and even endorses use for infants and children.
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