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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1924

Page

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Promise Kept Till Death Grayson and Wilson Bond

Cary Grayson the naval physician and confidant of Woodrow Wilson remains the central figure as his seven year care kept the president well and four more to stay alive through the Paris peace talks. Bernard Baruch appears as another longtime visitor but Grayson’s personal bond outweighs all. The intimate tale, never fully told, traces a physician’s devotion from Roosevelt era aide to Wilson’s fearsome health battles.

the Associates Press Washington, DC Woodrow Wilson White House Cary T. Grayson Bernard M. Baruch New York Wilson Cray- 60N Grayson Virginia Hfe Roosevelt Co. Roosevelt Taft Mrs. Galt Te Ueats Edith Bolling Galt President Wilson Daniels Dr. Grayson Hiu Presiert Washington Warrenton Zuidac West Dryson

Conservative News Policy Praised by Linden Pastor

Rev. Robert Davies of Linden M E church praised the Courier's conservative news policy during a Sunday morning sermon. He urged men of the congregation to lead in church life as big turnout marked a recital campaign. Evening features included Kenneth Hoover directing congregational singing and solo, with a young women’s quartet and a women’s chorus. The sermon topic was The Unpardorable Sin and a Boy Scouts meeting was noted for youth focus.

Robert Davies Linden M. E Afr. Davies Nat Riga

Wilson Worked Out Own Problems and Had One Track Mind

Washington DC era profile of Woodrow Wilson portrays a reserved, single-minded president who avoided advice after decisions. He isolated himself, read few books, enjoyed golf and lighter theatre, valued family life, and relied on his physician Dr. Grayson for companionship while shunning social circles at the White House.

Wilson Praca Washingan D.C Woodrow Wilson White House Priends Hames Cleveland H. Dodge Cyrus H. McComnick EH. M T. Grayson Lusitania Germany Berlin Toom Washington Zile Pate Chevy Chase Potomac Ugtt Marks

Wilson weakness in politics shown by Lloyd George

Associated Press reports at Surrey home that David Lloyd George praised Woodrow Wilson as a great idealist whose death preserves his memory. He cited Wilson’s personal animosities and inability to subdue opponents as factors in his failure to realize his league of nations. He contrasted Wilson with Lincoln and warned that Wilson’s overwork at Paris shortened his life while he stayed chained to documents.

Associated Press Court Surrey England David Lloyd George Great Britain Woodrow Wilson Fle Lincoln Wilson Washington Lloyd George Paris Roosevelt

Tragic Figure of World War Held Rank with Giants

A reflective piece compares Woodrow Wilson to Abraham Lincoln, arguing both leaders aimed for generous postwar peace. It contemplates how Lincoln might have reconciled Reconstruction, and how Wilson’s extended life altered public verdicts. The author suggests only time will fairly judge Wilson’s wartime aims.

Wilson Adimir Lincoln Wilsnn

Lusted Addresses Waterloo Ministers On Pulpit Cartoons

Rev. G. C. Lusted of La Porte City spoke to the Waterloo Ministerial Association at the Y M C A on Pulpit Cartoons. Rev. A B Cur Tan of Grace M E Church reviewed The Americanization of Edward Rok, a discussion followed and a brief business session closed the meeting.

G. C. Lusted Methodist la Porte City Waterloo Ministerial Association A.B. Cur Tan Grace M. BE Edward Rok

Francis Good Held On Woman's Charges

Francis Good of La Porte was attested at noon today in municipal court on assault charges involving a young woman. He remains in custody awaiting preliminary trial with bail set at 2600 dollars, before the sheriff can transport him to Waterloo.

Francis Good la Porte Municia Demne Waterloo

Worst Storm Disrupts Telegraph Traffic And Weather

A severe winter storm disrupts telegraph traffic with trains running late by five to sixteen minutes while forecasts warn of continued bad weather. Des Moines bureau calls for more snow and a drop in temperatures. The piece notes historic February highs and records, plus a local dance event at Moose Hall and a dramatic divorce filing involving a 14 year old Evansville bride.

Ceesge Onedasie Altho Groundhog State Bureau Des Moines

American Engineer Wins Lord Kelvin Medal, Wilson Burial Planned

Lord Kelvin gold medal honors an American engineer as dignitaries prepare funeral rites for Woodrow Wilson. President Coolidge and Mrs. Coolidge will attend services with Chief Justice Taft and diplomats to follow. Honorary pallbearers include Glass, Swanson, Garrett, Hull, Dodge, McCormick, Elihu Thompson, Norman Davis, and Baruch. Prof. Thompson sails July for London to accept the award.

Fi Dent Taft Secret Service White House Coolidge Coolage State Department Wilson Glass and Swanson Virginia Garrett Tennessee Hull Cleveland JH. Dodge Cyrus

Rotary Luncheon Features Carl Weeks Speaker

Carl Weeks, governor of Rotary International’s eleventh district, addressed Rotarians at a noonday luncheon at Hotel Russell-Lamgon. He recounted last year’s European trip and Rotary gains in England, Switzerland, and France, noting differences in club organization and conservatism. Bert Russell urged action at the eleventh district conference next month, while the Imperial Male quartet performed and local Rotarians planned to travel to Cedar Falls for a charter presentation tonight.

Carl Weeks Rotary International Russell-Lamgon Rotary England Switzerland France Bert Russell Ravenport Rictary Club Imperial Victor Records Woodrow Wilson Cedar Falls

Paul Davis Drygoods Announces Wednesday Merchandising Event

Following a policy of hosting attractive merchandising events, Paul Davis Drygoods announces a Wednesday stock viewing and purchase event. Merchandise from Chicago will be brought in with Miss Vera Barr supervising selection and shipment to Waterloo. Extensive Courier ads will announce the event Tuesday evening.

Fourth Commercial Streets Paul Davis Drygoods Company Chicago Vera Barr Waterloo Courier

Waterloo obituaries and funeral notices

Palm er Osterman 24 of Waterloo died of influenza in Chicago at Norwegian American hospital. Born April 18 1900 Fondala came to Waterloo 1915 graduated West High 1918 attended University of Minnesota MIT Phi Delta Theta married Frances Miller 1923. Surviving widow and parents three brothers. Funeral Tuesday 2 30 pm Petersen Bros chapel Rev Rollo Muriburt Elmwood. John Campbell Waterloo resident died in Traer at 4 30 am pleuropneumonia veteran Civil War stockbuyer widowed twice. Surviving children include John Jr Sherwood Cedric Logan Mrs Dempsey Mrs Gogan and others. Mrs Mabel Fluff formerly of Waterloo died in Gooding Idaho body to Kistnor pending funeral.

Palmer Osterman William Osterman Waterloo Chicago Petersen Ros Fondala West High School University of Minnesota Massachusetts Institute of Technology Phi Delta Theta Frances Miller John G. Miller Watertoo Leslie Melvin Temple Petersen Bros Rollo F. Muriburt First M. E. Church Decedent Elmwood John Campbell Lois Walls Traer John Jr. Sherwood N. D Cedric New York Logan Lincoln Neb Jennie Dempsey California John Gogan Orange City Sarah

Death of Woodrow Wilson Ends National Mourning

Washington in the wake of Woodrow Wilson's death, President Coolidge proclaimed 30 days of mourning and half mast for ships and departments. Congress recessed, government operations paused, and a memorial entombment plan begins as Margaret Wilson and Cary Grayson accompany the widow through grieving streets.

Washington, D. C Woodrow Wilson America Death Yithe Jeacer Coolidge White House Congress Washington Altha Wilson Mrs. Wilson Margaret Wilson Cary T. Grayson Mons

Waterloo clothiers to attend Des Moines convention

A number of Waterloo clothiers plan to attend the annual Town clothiers convention in Des Moines this week. W. P. Kerwin and George B. Rowe left for the convention last night and several others expected to depart today.

Waterloo Clothiers Town Clothiers Des Moines W. P. Kerwin George B. Rowe

Religion Should Be Taught Youth to Save Country

Bishop Harry Longley of Des Moines urged a return of religious teaching and Bible study in public schools to curb moral decline. He warned one half of American children lack spiritual training and called for reconciling state and religion to preserve American ideals. He conducted confirmations at Christ Episcopal and St Mark's, stressing biblical guidance and spiritual education.

Harry $. Longley Des Moines Christ Episcopal Church Longley Christchurch St Mark’s Isaac xiii America Harding Coolidge St. Mark's Church

Lichty and Hollis to Ask Re-Election

Nomination papers will be circulated by E M Lichty Waterloo and C A Hollis Hudson for re election as members of the lower house of the Iowa general assembly. They are serving their first terms after being elected in November 1922. M L Bowman senator from Black Hawk Grundy district serves four years and thus will not be before the voters this fall.

E. M. Lichty Waterloo C. A. Hollis Hudson Tower House Iowa General Assembly Jeftery Friends M. Lt. Bowman Black Hawk- Grundy

Fortune for Nash Eludes Deadwood Estate Search

The Pioneer Times editor in Deadwood, S D, reports no trace of Gideon Nash or WilMam in the Deadwood estate searches since 1907. Sheriff Warren Owen recalls a Fred Nash mechanic active in mining around 1912 who left for Deadwood to claim a $960000 estate, but no evidence supports a fortune for the Nash family. possible holdings may be in Sioux Falls where Gideon Nash was said to have lived before Waterloo. The Chicago dated letter to Police Chief P E Walker asks for Gideon Nash to be located.

Deadwood S. D Nash Duncan Elder Pioneer Times Courier Today Gideon Nash Wil- Mam Waterloo Dead Wood Elder Nashes Warren Owen Fred N. Mechanic Jane 1 Citizens Gas &Electric ,Co Waterloo Nas Freman Sioux Falls P.E. “Walker Fred Nash Chicago

Fires Responded To Two Alarms Sunday

Firemen answered two alarms on Sunday with no damage reported. At 1 50 a m a barrel of rubbish behind 306 Fourth West was on fire and at 9 a m a burning chimney at 320 Campbell caused the second alarm. Wray Wateroware with Beauson Urance Agency. Phone 1237.

306 Fourth West Campbell

East District Marks Start of Second Semester

Second semester began in East District with students in all public schools returning after exams. Enrollment rose in most buildings as students and teachers gathered in auditoriums for assignments and instructions before regular classes resumed.

East District East

Diamond Dyes Advertisement Plainly Promotes Dye Kits

An advertisement instructs buyers to insist on the Diamond Dyes brand shown on the package and refuse substitutes. It promises simple directions in a 15 cent kit suitable for dyeing a wide range of fabrics from skirts to curtains, claiming results for first time users.

Milks Emulsion Promises Cure for Chronic Cough

Mrs K Beil of Brooklyn reports a year of worsening cough leaving her weak and bedridden until she used Milks Emulsion for three months. She claims recovery, regained flesh and strength, and credits the product with restoring appetite and digestive health. The ad urges others to try the emulsion, guarantees satisfaction, and lists prices 60¢ and 1.20 with Terre Haute company and druggists nationwide.

K. Beil Bergen St Brooklyn Bose Milks Emulsion Co Terre Haute Ind

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