This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1919
Page
1
Des Moines reports on Iowa's birthday noting Iowa joined the union in 1845 after Polk signed the bill. It traces population growth from 96,088 in 1846 to over 2.3 million by 1915, plus developments in railroads, farming, manufacturing, literacy, wealth, home ownership, and auto ownership.
Marshalltown IA December 29 The Times Republic an resumes eight page daily edition after hiring 40 extra workers and reassembling 2 500 type parts across six machines The big press faced trouble and paper rolls were wider than needed yet the operation proceeds The Marshall Printing company has shifted printers and pressmen to other shops for immediate delivery. new presses will take weeks to install in the Ketchum Building
An announcement from Major A V Dalrymple federal supervising prohibition agent outlines a new nationwide bootleg and narcotics enforcement push. A mobile force of about 60 agents will operate across six states Iowa Minnesota Wisconsin Michigan and Indiana with salaries starting at 1800 yearly. The team will arrest violators, focus on bootleggers and illicit distillers, and begin training in Chicago with national prohibition taking effect by January 16.
Dubuque, Dec. 29 report describes gypsy family on First Street where Charles Romanoff and son discuss an arranged marriage to a Denver bride for $500. The elder claims American method via judge and license. predictions of the union’s outcome include a jamboree and a future auction-like purchase, as told by local onlookers and a spirit board.
Iowa Fruit Jobbers association will hold its next monthly meeting in Waterloo at Hotel Russell-Lamson on January 7. The 20 year old group, formerly meeting in Chicago for its fruit market, adopts the Iowa policy to meet in state. Jobbers from all fruit centers will attend. R. J. Hoxie is arranging the convention.
An employment notice seeks a dependable man aged 21 to 31 who will accept any task, face the biggest challenges without fear, and prove it by written application. Applications are held in confidence and the organization desires candidates willing to contribute to a future vision.
Mrs Frank Dodson of Des Moines is selected to head Iowa women Republicans for the national committee. The Iowa GOP will launch its campaign with a Chicago meeting January 9 and an Iowa organization meeting January 6 with state central committee members. National Chairman Hays will attend with aides as a minister mass meeting is planned at the Coliseum. Dodson has long worked for women’s suffrage and previously served as Polk County recorder and suffrage advocate. Democratic leader Ann B Lawther of Dubuque heads Iowa Democrats here. Bryan is slated to speak as Democrats prepare their campaign launch January 13, noted A H Hoffman Polk County Democratic chairman.
The speaker notes that William Jennings Bryan will name the Democratic party candidate for the presidency. Hofman stated that Democrats previously doubting Bryan’s prominence may concede he will be the party’s original spokesman if not the official candidate, noting growing interest in his potential candidacy.
Cedar Rapids, Dec 29. Charges that they were victimized to the extent of 24000 in a stock selling scheme tied to a local tire factory were leveled by Mr and Mrs John Trachta. They name T C Archer, ex-des Moines treasurer of Cedar Rapids Tire and Rubber, with Lester and Art Reysa as defendants. They seek 24000 in refunds and note an injunction barring disposal of Trachta’s negotiable notes. The firm has existed months, no plant built, land bought. Organizers also ran a similar Des Moines venture. A Christmas season vestry ball is announced at St Mark’s church hall for Dec 30. (advertisement)
In Correctionville Iowa December 29 a district court case concerns doctors Hartley and Oates suing Dr B Leonard for fifteen thousand dollars claiming he continued medical practice after a sale of four practices. Leonard says he moved to a large farm and only handles emergencies when others are unavailable. He argues refraining from responding to calls would harm public policy.
About 300 Iowa bankers are slated to attend a short course on income tax problems at the University of Iowa January 6 to 8 under the Iowa Bankers Association and university extension. Nearly 200 have already RSVP’d. Four speakers secured include Louis Murphy US internal revenue collector for Iowa and B D Ramsey, D R West, and BH D Palmer, with a question box featured.
Des Moines hosts a three day banker short course with round table discussions on income tax law. Questions should be written and sent in advance to Secretary Frank Warner. Hotel Jefferson serves as headquarters. auditorium sessions in the hall of liberal arts. A $3 attendance fee applies and at least one banker from each town is urged to attend.
Perry I a Dec 29 High turning hundred gallons of grain alcohol missing from a Milwaukee tank car left on a siding at Collins. The liquid would yield about 8 000 or 9 000 drinks of white mule. Local authorities investigate the theft spanning Maxwell to Tama A Iowa.
Investigation by company detectives traced alcohol purchases from Maxwell to Tania amid a coal shortage. One man bought 15 gallons and tested the product before purchasing, indicating a larger illegal supply. Arrests are expected.
A brief report notes that the accused were found guilty of a wholesale robbery and are to suffer consequences for their crime. The item underscores swift action and legal outcome, naming no individuals or places.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.