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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1924

Page

11

The New Primer of Newsprint Mills Reveals Mega Plant

Washington reports on a vast mechanized newsprint mill concept that could supply 1,800,000 24 page subscribers daily. It describes forests as raw material, logs transformed by chemical digestion, steam and sulphite processes, and colossal machines turning pulp into sheeted newsprint in seconds.

Washington, D. C United States National Geographic Society St. Mauhrica Baltimore Boston Shawinigan Falls Atlanta Omaha

Northwest Montana hunter describes a wild frontier are a wildlife spectacle

Joseph Holker recounts a journey 158 miles north of Whitefish near the Canadian line where dense Blackfeet forest shelters cougars bears and lynx. He notes three bear species porcupines strong timber and abundant watercourses with clear streams and prolific wildlife.

Northwest Montana Hunter's Paradise Joe Holker Rolker Blackfeet Holkar Moses White Fish

Air Gun Lifts Pulp Mass Across Wire Belt

A dramatic pulp processing scene describes an air gun lifting a four inch wet pulp strip across a 6 inch gap between the wire belt and spinning felt, Horatio directing the action with a compressed air fan, while all pieces race toward a 24 page paper formation and a claim that the entire operation yields five hundredths of a second per 24 page sheet.

Louisiana Horatio

Youthful Holdup Bound Over to Grand Jury

Fairfield December 13 R McGlain 15 year old tried to hold up William Roberts 75 at his home ten miles north last Thursday. He is bound over to the grand jury on attempted robbery charge. Unable to post 2500 bond the youth remains in jail awaiting trial. He said he was a stenographer from Milwaukee.

Fairfield R. McGlain William Roberts Here Milwaukee

Waterloo Public Library approves $2900 book purchases

At the December board meeting in East Library Waterloo trustees authorize buying 2900 dollars of books through April. Purchases will serve mainly the adult department with some for juvenile and station libraries. Miss Theresa Feyerdsen, head of the juvenile department, is granted three months leave starting February 1. The board hires a cataloger to fill a vacant position.

Board of Trustees of Waterloo Public Library East Library Theresa Feyerdsen

Knights Templar Elect C. M. Hollis Commander

C. M. Hollis was named eminent commander of Ascalon commandery Knights Templar at the annual Masouie temple election last night. Other officers selected include Carleton generalistimo, Harry Dahl cantt in general, AL A. Lohner senior warden, Gaylen B. Green junior warden, James M. Hailey treasurer, Russell DeGon recorder, J. 1D. Liffring prelate, and Fred Sporte member of the Masonic temple board.

C. M. Nollis Ascalon Knights Templar Masouie Carleton Generalistimo Harry Dahl Cantt AL A. Lohner Gaylen B. Green James M. Hailey Russell DeGon J. 1D. Liffring Fred Sporte Masonic Temple Board

Girls with Hair to Match Red Pullet to Be Given Prizes

A Des Moines poultry show feature tonight offers prizes for auburn hair closest in shade to the Rhode Island Red pullet. The event is part of the Greater Des Moines Poultry Association show activities. William's Poultry Farm won sweepstakes, capturing most White Plymouth Rock prizes. Iowa State College professors gave lectures amid broad interest. Prize cuts will be judged today and shown tomorrow.

Des Moines Colisem Rhode Island Greater Plymouth Rock Iowa State College

Underwood Senate inquiry into editorial attack on Muscle Shoals bill

Senator Underwood obtained unanimous consent for a Senate investigation of editorial charges in the Washington Herald. The judiciary committee was authorized to subpeona the editorial author and others to uncover the basis of the accusations linking his Muscle Shoals bill to Alabama Power influence.

Washington Underwood Tremiocrat Alabama Senate Underwood Muscle Shoals Washington Herald Judiciary Committee Democratic Alabama Power Company Irving Toi Muscle Shoals

Mother in law named in $10,000 suit for alienating affections

Hildreth Hailey Again sues Cornelis A. Smart for alienation of affections seeking damages of 10000. She alleges that after her marriage to Carl R. Bailey in February 1923 the defendant, the plaintiff's mother in law, visited their home and pressured her son, questioned her housekeeping, took him on trips to towns including Waverly, and claimed he should have married a rich girl, thus alienating the couple's affections.

Hildreth Hailey Cornelis A. Smart Carl R. Bailey Waverly Plainby Plaintiff

Cousin of Harding cited in Forbes craft hearing

Francis Pope of Spokane, cousin of the late President Harding, denied being offered a $1,000,000 bribe to influence presidential consent for selling the wooden fleet. He said he would testify he had not heard of the Thompson contracting interests and had not been approached by any Thompson representative. Court noted Mortimer’s testimony links to alleged veteran affairs corruption. Pope is to appear in Chicago in the Forbes and Thompson case.

Durie Mortimer Sale Pope Thorpsen Tory Sila Wooden Thact George A. Carpenter Mortimer Pope Elmdorr & Pope Spokane Dugueea Veterans’ Bureau Worbes Our Dugquoin Francis Tone Wash Harding Associated Press Chicago Charles KR. Forbes J. W.thompson Thompson Elias H. Mortimer

Crossing the Old Railroad Track Poem of Travel and Caution

An anonymous verse laments a bumpy railroad crossing that disrupts daily life. It reflects on the dangers, frustrations, and small thrills of crossing the track, urging careful passage and imagining a future day when trains no longer delay or jostle travelers.

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Funny In Chicken Embargo Nebraskan Claims

Lincoln Nebraskan reports Dr J Van Hs of the University of Nebraska declares a mysterious embargo on poultry due to alleged disease. He notes no evidence of the disease in this region and urges farmers to refrain from rushing chickens to markets to avoid losses.

Lincoln Nelbee J. van Hs University of Nebraska Agriculturad New York City Vang Dallas

Coolidge Expresses Sympathy for Gompers Widow

President Coolidge sent a message to Mel Samuel Gompers expressing deep sympathy over the loss of his widow. The note eulogizes Gompers as a founder and leader who dedicated his life to labor interests and the cause he championed.

Washingdon Coolidge Mel Samuel Gompers Laense Bolhey Rowe Nyt

Epileptic Killed by Train Near Earling

The unidentified young man, described by clothing and features, Joseph Apple, 22, was run over by a train near Earling Marling, Va. The victim, subject to epilepsy, was buried here yesterday after an attack was believed to have triggered the incident.

Marling Dee Tith Joseph Apple

Milwaukee Rail Journey Mapped Amid Turbulent Passage

On arrival at Mart Ine Ahowieitieg reports suggest a confrontation with a rival. The account notes a belief that the opposing party gained an advantage through wind conditions and a central position near a distant portion of the route.

Milwaukee Railroad Mart Marta

Reed Blocks Plan to Refer Postal Pay Bill to Committee

In Washington DC a dispute halted action on postal salary legislation as Reed and Reed blocked the bill’s referral, delaying Senate consideration while administration leaders pressure for a wage plan to fund postal workers.

Reed Posteglier Bers Phan Peril Tota Senate Fortec GG Clementi Rabstine Postal Cares Adaru

Mrs Coolidge Receives Honorary Degree in Doxton

Mrs. Calvin Coolidge travels to Doxton to receive an honorary degree. The visit highlights the cordial reception as she returns to Washington with reservations about formalities.

Htoston Missy Calvin Corlidge Doxton Washington Wostoo Soi

Life Underwriters of Waterloo in Meeting

Waterloo group met at noon in Blank's teargum for talks by Mr J Brown George A Carper Wilko Dawson and Mhrvin BE Gray. Braan's topic Good Thus Hess sparked discussion with other speakers likely to join in tailing topics.

Waterloo Blank Redia J. Brown George A. Carper Wilko S. Dawson Mhrvin BE. Gray Braan Hess

Postal rate hike sought for nonletter mail nationwide

Washington Dec 18 Increases in postal rates on all but letter mail were urged by Postmaster General and Senate Post Office Committee chair to raise revenue for the Postal Service. Proposals include higher parcel and advertising rates and a $16 876 000 annual gain, with scale changes for express and other services.

New Washington Elatrman Senate Anki Estes Sleltang Atom

Confessions Admitted as State Evidence in Poison Murder Case

Court admits two confessions in the Bates case involving Mrs. Sweetin and Wilford Sweetin. Prosecution outlines how Mrs. Sweetin allegedly served her husband tomato soup laced with poison, leading to his death the next morning from ptomaine poisoning. Trial expected to conclude Monday.

Mumut Vernon Lanwre Nee Atfish Ferner Pistor Wissy Savetin Anns Hiliche Wilford Sweetin Moreland J. W.paytor Anels Misher Sweetin Bates Moreinod Tayelor Tli Rime

Indicted for Embezzlement Lucchesi Faces Case

In Washington a naval budget report shows appropriations for the next year totaling 286 285 73 for navy upkeep. The tally marks a rise of 8 210 117 over the current year and trails budget estimates by about seven million dollars. Toronto and Fort Dodge items report scanda1s and arson, alongside a grand jury action against Isadore Lateehesi.

Washington, D. C Fort Dodge Des Moines Grand Jury Knierim Isadore Lateehesi

Vice President Charged With Larceny by Embezzlement

The vice president of United State Bank is charged as the boy banker with larceny by embezzlement. Imcchest had pleaded not guilty to two informations and was sent back to jail, where he pleaded to the grand jury charge. The indictment accuses Luechest of taking funds from various individuals with orders to remit abroad and diverting the money for private use.

United State Bank Toree Brand Jury Luechest

Governor Bryan seeks modification of Nebraska chicken embargo

Lincoln Neb Dec 13 Gov Bryan telegrammed Gov A Smith New York urging modification of New York City embargo on Nebraska chickens He argued there is no disease in Nebraska poultry when leaving state and any later illness is contracted en route He urged fumigation of cars and poultry houses statewide noting the embargo costs Nebraska hundreds of thousands of dollars

Lincoln Neb Bryan Gov. A. Smith New York New York City Nebraska Ibryan Smith Tia State Tle Hig State

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