Hotel Men Seek Limits On Liability In Bill 10
At Hotel Russell Lamson, hotel men discuss a bill to fix liability of hotels and owners for valuables, allow locks and safes, and set depository duties. Election of officers is scheduled. visitors like Jerry Bacon comment on unity vs. radicalism while Dutch lunch and vaudeville entertain guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowetel Men's Association
Russell Lamson
General Assembly
P. L. Billings
Rusell Lamson
Altho
Jerry Bacon
Grand Forks
N. D
Waverly
North-western Hotel Men's Association
Denver
Colo
Constitutional Government League
Belief Man from Waterloo Possibly Identified
Cedar county investigators strengthen the belief that a dead unidentified man found two weeks ago in Cedar County is William Schaffer, former Riverview hotel co landlord in Waterloo. Coroner McCormick says burial was at West Laverty but exhumation is possible. The man wore a green felt hat with Schaffer in ink and carried a shotgun bearing the name Peter Davi and initials P D. Clothing samples have been sent for ID.
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Cédear County
Hal Hui Mosier
William Schaffer
Riverview
Waterloo
A. M. McCormick
Cedar County
West Laverty
Schaffer
Peter Davi
P. D
Local team to play under Legion name
The Greater Waterloo Basketball five will compete under the American Legion name by order of coach Lie McDonald. The Becker-Chapman post requested the change, and the team will face Reinbeck for their first major test of the season on Wednesday night at 9 p.m.
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American Legion
Greater Waterloo
Tadar
Lie McDonald
McDonald
Becker-Chapman Post
Hts
AL Gymnas Reinbeck
Alwo
Hostettler Group Adds Five More Theatres
Hostettler Enterprises secures control of five additional moving theatre houses. The new theatres include the Plaza at Sion City, two at Bestrice, and two at Fairbury, boosting their Iowa and Nebraska chain to 21 venues. J. E. Hostettler, ex-head of the firm, serves as president from Omaha headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hostettler Enterprises
Plaza
Waterloo
Sion City
Bestrice
Fairbury
Iowa
Nebraska
J. E. Hostettler
Iir
Omaha
Fire on Sage residence roof averted by firemen
Fire on the roof at 914 Walnut street belonging to Dr F F Sage was extinguished by firemen at 9 30 a m today. Sparks caused the blaze and losses are not expected to exceed 25 dollars. A silent but effective salesman. For Sale Act in the Courier.
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Dr. Ff. E. Sage
Walnut Street
the Courier
Christmas Anthems and Cantatas In City Churches
Church choirs present cantatas and carols Saturday and Sunday across Westminster First Presbyterian Northminster and Walnut Street churches. Programs include The Search for the King, Night Before Christmas and The Manger Throne with solos, choruses and organ preludes. Bethlehem themes, angels and wise men unfold in festive services with offerings for Orphans Home and Christmas treats.
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Westminster Presbyterian
Weastminster Ehurch
Lorenz
Meiely
Hotu
Arthur
Jerusalem
A. Ay Immerman
Bethlehem
Jesus
Mary
Kath
Rine Flynn
First Evangelical
First_ Evangelical church
Flatrock. O
The
Evangelical Association
Hyam
Reya Fr Smith
Viedlin Solo
Glen Bhickelberg
Cornet
Guy Parr
Bickelberg
Faulkes
Buck
Hallelujah Chorus
Messiah
Handel
Lavelan
Laura Neville
King Wencelaus
Rael Three Kings
Dubois
Shelley
Mildred Wittiels
Coombs
Mildred Gleason
Carol
Fall Grains Marked by U S Crop Bureau Iowa Report
Des Moines reports 426000 acres of Winter wheat sown in Iowa this fall down from 458000 last year. Rye acreage stands at 57006 with 94 percent of normal conditions on Dec 1. The piece also lists farm land plowed for 1921 and 1920s wage data for male farm labor, harvest wages with and without board, and wood cord averages and prices. Cedar Falls notes cabinet changes with Warne B. Raymond named deputy and Curtis Farris cashier, both WWII veterans.
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Des Moines
Iowa
U. S. Bureau of Crop Estimates
Iowa Weather and Crop Service
Cedar
wWarne
Raymond
Cedar Falls
Madigan
Curtis Farris
Ith Connell-Cowan Lumber Company
A. W. Raymond
Farris
Fredericksburg
Rudolph to Change Berths in Major Leagues
Boston December 18 Dick Rudolph known as the little master a member of the trio that helped the Braves win the league and world championships in 1914 may leave the team. He has authority from President George W Grant to negotiate a transfer to the Detroit Tigers.
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Rudolph
Boston
Mass
Dick Rudolph
Little Master
Braves
Eagne
George W. Grant
Detroit Tigers
Hunter Dies Saving Pet Dog in Interurban Collision
Fort Dodge Iowa December 18 Charles M Dencker proprietor of a confectionery store was instantly killed while rescuing his dog from a Fort Dodge Des Moines and Southern interurban car near Harcourt. He and companion Arthur Abbott were returning to Harcourt after a heating trip when the dog drew him onto the track as the car approached. Dencker was struck and fatally injured when reaching for the animal. he died instantly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Dodge
Charles M. Dencker
Second Avenue South
Fort Dodge, Des Moines & Southern
Harcourt
Dencker
Arthur Abbott
Mr. Dencker
Marshalltown Gets Battery in I A N G
Des Moines December 18 a new unit of the Iowa national guard will be organized at Marshalltown as a battery of field artillery with about 120 men. Lieut K W Thom and Sgt Bain will lead the organizing effort, highlighting cooperation with the regular army. Iowa leads the nation in guard recruitment with 71,687 enlisted and 4,159 officers overall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Lowa National Guard
Marshalltown
K. W. Thom
Seret
Bain
Regular Army
National Guard
Lieut. Thom
Dubuque
Davenport
Iowa
Trial Testimony Sheds Light on Packing Company Dummies
In Des Moines Judge Hutchinson pressed testimony showing the first president, secretary, and treasurer of the Associated Packing company acted as dummies. Directors Smoot Russell and Stephens testified their roles were nominal, with Stephens noting minimal pay and lack of consultation on salaries and building plans.
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Des Moines
Charles Hutchinson
Associated Packing Company
GC. J. Stephens
H. L. Bump
EE. C. Smoot
Miss Russell
Bump
Stephens
Offie
Camp Dodge
Tom Fairweather
R. KH. Frisby
Smoots
Sam Lanswick
Wolff Teitel
Russell
Boone Student Takes First Rank In College Declamatory Contest
Cedar Falls December 18 Miss Anna Cordts of Boone won first place in the annual college oratorical contest. Milton Methfessel Cedar Heights took second, and William Todd Boone third. Cordts will represent the college at the interstate oratorical contest of normal schools on May 1.
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Cedar Falls
Anna Cordts
Boone
Milton Methfessel
Cedar Heights
William Todd
Cordts
Christmas Programs Highlight Holiday Weekend Events
The day features a 4 30 Sunday afternoon college concert with the Cecilians and Euterpans performing alongside soloists Miss Anna G Childs and Miss Leona Doolittle plus a First Presbyterian church choir. Also noted are scout banquets, holiday travels, and a P E O Christmas party at Mrs J Scott Stevens home.
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College
Cecilians
Euterpans
Anna G. Childs
Theodore Gundry
Ernest Ziebel
John R. Frampton
Pipe Ofgan
Leona Doolittle
Lowell E. Welles
First Presbyterian Church
Congress set to enact three major measures on farming relief
The piece explains Treasury argues price declines stem from wartime buying cessation and European competition, while farmers push Congress for relief. It notes political pressure, debates with Treasury, and the potential for future government action to aid farmers facing mortgage distress as land prices rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Treasury
Europe
Austria
Argentina
Secretary of Treasury
House
Senate
Farm Mortgages and Foreclosure Pressure in 1920s
The text explains how farmers funding loans at high interest face mortgage debts up to 200 dollars per acre and must raise 12 dollars per acre to cover interest, a burden likely to persist and risking foreclosure, echoing conditions that once brought Bryan to prominence 25 years earlier.
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Bryan
The
New York Evening Post Inc
Salvation Army Aids Poor in City Districts
Salvation Army workers organized relief in distressed areas feeding the hungry clothing the naked and helping the down and out. A wanderer called the Generous Stranger accompanied officers on mercy missions while 52 Santa Claus letters arrived from children and were turned to the Good Fellows club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Good Fellows Club
Santa Claus
Th Chhildren
Salvation Amy
Alleged Window Peeper Claims Liquor Quench Motive
The man identified as 8. C. Murphy testified he looked into a residence window at 224 Eighth Street West on Thursday night seeking liquor for a friend. He admitted obtaining booze from a man named Mike and said Mike did not live at the scene. The defense argued to avoid an indecent conduct conviction, while the court warned that window peeping carries harsh penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8. C. Murphy
Eighth Street West
Murphy
Mike
Osset
Dike Edges Traer In Final Minute Victory
Dike Iowa defeated Traer 18 to 17 in a tense home game. Krog, running guard, delivered the decisive basket in the final minute after a back and forth second half. Hoffman and Krog starred for Dike while Baithorn led Traer. over 400 fans watched a tight see-saw contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dike
Traer
Pier
Krog
Kreg
Hoffman
Baithorn
Tracr_ center
Hofman
McKinder
Dieken
Cen
Dietrich
Service League Funds Donated Before Dissolution
The Water loo Service League voted to dissolve after dividing its 408.57 treasury between the Red Cross Home Service and the Becker Chapman American Legion relief committee. Directors present included Charles Van Vieck and Dr. F W Powers among others. the act honors wartime aid by directing remaining funds to soldiers’ support organizations.
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Treasury
Home Service
Red Cross
Relief Committee
Becker-Chapman Post
American Legion
Waterloo Service League
Charles van Vieck
F. W. Powers
J. R. Macartney
H. B. Lichty
H. B. Kiester
C. V. Simmons
East High Declamatory Contest Program Announced
The East High School home declamatory contest program, set for Monday evening, was announced by principal F. J. Miller. Judges are Mrs. E. B. Magee Mrs. A. Sharp and Prof. John R. Barnes. Participants include Paul Debner Louise Fowler Genevieve Schultz Truman Walters Rose Cooley Madge Hoalter Mildred Messingham Doris Welstead Dorothy Fressl Anne McCarthy Sophie Mazavetski and Alpha Larsen.
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East High School
Cedar Falls
F. J. Miller
E. B. Magee
A. Sharp
John R. Barnes
Paul Debner
Louise Fowler
Genevieve Schultz
Jo Theodore Roosevelt
Truman Walters
Girls Glee Club
Helene Thamre
Rose Cooley
Madame Butterfly
Madge Hoalteter
Connor
Mildred Messingham
Doris Welstead
Bor's
Glee Club
Committee Forms in Waterloo to Improve Films
A five member panel was appointed by Waterloo groups at Black's tea room to work with the Waterloo Woman's club on securing better motion picture plays. Rev. E. J. Lockwood chairs the committee with C. A. Morris T. N. Stuffiebeam Miss Maria Brace and C. W. Kline. About 40 attended including seven theater managers. They will petition state senators and representatives to halt lurid plots aimed at impressing youth and will coordinate with other Iowa cities on corrective measures.
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Waterloo
Sunday School Lesson by Rev Fitzwater at Moody Institute
Rev PB Fitzwater teaches a Sunday School lesson at the Moody Bible Institute in Chicago in 1918. Western Newspaper Union reports on the event highlighting religious education and community outreach.
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PB Fitzwater, D
Fish Bible
Moody. Bible Institute of Chi
Coptigat
Western Newspaper Union
Lesson on The Birth of the Savior and Its Significance
December lesson outlines Luke 2 1 20 and the birth of Christ in Bethlehem under Roman rule. It emphasizes the humble circumstances of Jesus birth the announcement to shepherds and the message of great joy and spiritual liberation for the poor and faithful.
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City of David
Christ
Bethlehem
Micah
Mary
Jesus
Galilee
Jerusalem
James
Moses
Gideon
Amos
Hisha
Beathenium
Satan
Shepherds Witness the Nativity Promise
The passage explains salvation opened to all not just Jews, with heavenly hosts praising the arrival of the world’s savior. The shepherds, amazed by the signs, hurry to Bethlehem and confirm the event, then return home praising God for the revealed wonders. They are moved to tell others the good news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlehem
Jesus Christ
God
Honeymooners From Waterloo Sell Car After Vanishing Funds
A United Press telegram from December 17 reports four Waterloo couples aged 22 or younger began a honeymoon trip from Omaha to the Pacific coast in a motor car with $150. The car balked and the money disappeared, prompting them to try to sell the vehicle and return to Waterloo. City directory checks fail to confirm the Ellinwood or Devine names or marriage records.
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United Press
Colorado Springs
Colo
Iowa
John C. Devine
Charles Ellinwood
Waterloo
Omaha
Pacific Coast
Elingwood
Devine
Estate transfers list Cedar Falls Waterloo and nearby area
Real estate transfers recorded by Black Hawk County Abstract Co include Chris Olsen to Chris E. Neilson in Cedar Falls. C B Santee to George F. Wilson in Cedar Falls. Burton Wilson to Hubert Beekly in Waterloo. Frank Burlingham to F H Briden. Clark Leeper to C Leland in Waterloo Virden's addition. Christina Smith to Mary Hayes in Buchanan County. Other parcels cover Riverbluff Park and Aldrich's additions with various lot and block descriptions.
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Black Hawk County Abstract Co
Chris Olsen
Chris E. Neilson
Cedar Falls
C. B. Santee
George F. Wilson
Aldrich
John Otto Theimer
A. S. Hansen
Riverblul Park
Hubert B. Beekly
Baltimore
Waterloo
Frank Burlingham
F. EH. Briden
Lane Oey Grant Miller
Prospect Hills
Telend
Clark Leeper
Leland
Sely
Virden’s
Teland Clark Leeper
Christina Smith
Mary
Hayes
Buchanan County
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Hostettler Group
First Presbyterian
Iver
Berheham
Otta Malling
Ietro von
Iver Stevenson
Ashford
Herald Angels
Mendelssohnjj
Miss Mare
Ery Thompson
Ottol
Oliver Stevenson
Mary Holdens
Emily Trevarhen Sanborn
Dr. Macartney
Posiiude
Platrock
Charles Fonteyn Manney
Italy
Charles Fornteyn Manne
Gabriel
Harry McCowan
Anil Lo
Lomi
Mr. Halloway
Harry MacCowan
P. I. Crofoot
Myrtle Nash
Beth- Them
L. Creseat
Northminster
Pian
Wilon
Adam
Sheller
Grace M
Grave M
Kenneth E. Runkel
Oakes
Trom
Neidlin
Miss Lawless
Walnut Ht
Walnut Street Baptist Church
Howard Burr
U.S. Crop Bureau
Hunter
Hutchinson
George BH. Twaddle
Waterloo Evening Courier
Daily Reporter
West Fourth
Daca
Mace
Rainbow Drive
First Congregational Church
A.B. McLeod
A. P. Dilger
Shell Rock
Harvey Drohman
Wicar Sorensen
Kossuth
Armstrong
Methodist Church
G. B. Dickey
Colorado
Dakotas
Alfred Anderson
Illinois Central
Erie
Penn
R. E
J. W. McLaughlin
J. Scott Stevens
Edward A. Short
Goodwin, Arn
Salvation Army
Adjutant LaPlount
Service League
Quits
East High
C. BE. Brewer
Village Springs
Ala
News Dispatch
West
EEAG
KODAK
Eastman Kodak Company
Kodak and
Kovarery
Hamilton
Bridge Street
Sycamore Street
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