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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1929

Page

15

Negro Population Adapting To Northern Climate

New York January 14 Professor J Holmes of California argues that the believed inability of the negro race to endure northern climates is unfounded He cites mortality and birth statistics showing decline in deaths and rising births in many northern states and cities suggesting the race may form a larger urban, skilled labor segment in the future

New York 5. J. Holmes Zoology Department California United States New York Times Holmes Canada Connecticut Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Montana Nebraska New Hampshire New Jersey North Dakota Ohio Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island Utah Washington Helmes Altho Europe

Wesley Measures Dies in Colorado Native of Jesup

Wesley Measures a Jesup native died in Manitou Colorado after leaving Jesup a decade ago for health reasons. He is survived by his widow two young daughters and his parents Mr and Mrs George Measures who also reside in Manitou.

Wesley Measures Jesup Colorado Jesup, Ta Manitou Colo George Moaures Mantou

Floyd County trustees push to keep township road control

Floyd County townships trustees met in Charles City on January 14 to oppose transferring secondary road control. They urged preserving township governance and road management, arguing laws favor local farmer prosperity and stable republican government. Attendees listed from Rock Grove to River ton communities.

Charles City Floyd County Towa Rock Grove Fred Clark Ed Pribblow Rudd Hermann Bartz Hermen Tietrich George Braneat Floyd George W. Stewart Ben Johnson Adam Schmidt Nilea C.F. Hobert Ulster F. Keilameier E. L. Downs St. Charles William Kruse Orving Brandt August Hartman Pleasant Grove J. Hillier William Frank Charles’ Burd Riverton Henry ‘Osterman

Earthquake Shocks Luca Town Early Morning

A strong quake rattled Luca Italy at about 5 am felt by residents who rushed into the streets in alarm. No damage or injury reported despite the tremor. The event caused momentary panic but the town remained undamaged.

Luca Italy

Golden Arrow to Chase World Speed Record in America

Major Segrave unveils the Golden Arrow a gilded streamliner race car inspired by the Supermarine S-5 seaplane Designed by Captain J S Irving it aims for about 295 mph during February trials at Daytona Beach The car features three front bulges housing engine blocks and a silhouette area of 12 square feet to reduce wind resistance Melbourne to America January 14 Associated Press Automobile Desk Michael Segrave plans to arrive January 20 to race for the world record held by Ray Keech 207 552 mph at Daytona Beach last winter

William E. Bercitold Associated Press Daytona Beach Major Segrave Sunbeam J. S. Irving Lieut Webster Great Britain Irving Segrave America Ray Keech Philadelphia Keech William F. Sturm Muojor Segrave Maj. H. O. D. Segrave Uefi R. H. Lesesno

Fourteen Sunday Fires Strain Local Fire Crews

Firemen fought 14 weekend blazes including a chimney origin fire at the Illinois Central yard office near Fourth Street, causing $1,800 in building damage and loss of records. The E H Shirley home at 209 French Street suffered about $1,200 damage from roof sparks. Fire crews worked from 10:04 p.m. to 3 a.m. and about 2:39 p.m. for the Shirley residence.

Illinois Central Railroad E. H. Shirley French Street Ilinois Shirley Signliy

Mme Serrec to Lecture on Beauty at Plaza Theatre

Mme Serrec internationally famous author and lecturer lectures on beauty and charm in Waterloo at the Plaza Theatre from January 29 to February 2. The Evening Courier partners to present five afternoon talks, drawing women eager for grooming tips and fashion sense.

Mme Janette Serrec Evening Courier Pioza Theatre Serres Plaza Theatre Mme. Serres Waterloo Serrec

J. W. Keyes Dies in California After Long Union Mills Career

Mrs. O W Banton of 624 Ping street learns of the death of J W Keyes formerly of Waterloo Saturday January 12 at the home of his daughter Mrs J Baumgardner Linwood California after a brief illness He was about 75 and had long been with the Union Mills company He later moved to Nashua where he lived until going to California three years ago Survivors include his daughter two sons Charles and Harry both in California a sister Mrs Santa Baker Waterloo and a son Fred who preceded him in death The body will arrive in Nashua Thursday for burial.

O. W. Banton Ping Street J. W. Keyes Waterloo J. Baumgardner Linwood Cal Keyes Union Mils Company Nashua Hia California Charles Harry Santa Baker Mia. Keyes Fred

Radiant beauty lectures draw admirers in Roubaix cinema boom

Mme Serrec tours cities with beauty lectures teaching skin hair nails and charm. Her method centers on using all faculties to expel unhappy conditions and develop a radiant personality. In Roubaix Tourcoing about 75,000 of 200,000 flock weekly to cinemas.

Mme, Serrec France Roubaix Tourcoing

Football's Lure and Coaching Craft Highlight Rotary Talk

Ralph Sarff of West High spoke at Hotel Russell Lamson on football as a fall sport, urging not to take sports too seriously. He cited upsets from the Olympics to the Yankees and Wisconsin versus Iowa as proof of the game's broad appeal and noted the coaching challenge of molding 11 boys into a disciplined offense.

Ralph Sarff West High School Rotary Club Today Russell Lamson New York Yankees Sarff Princeton Rutgers Iowa Wisconsin Sarff Beleves Serff

Sunday Fire Causes Minor Damage at Fairbank Residence

A fire started in a second story closet at the John Corcoran Jr residence in Fairbank on Sunday afternoon. Firemen arrived to find the family already controlling the flames with only slight damage evident.

Oe Hheile Fairbank John Corcoran, Jr Parent-Teacher Association van Benschoten Woman's Foreign Missionary Society O. H. Ing Gertrude Dietz Russell Curley Cacre Grace Mealey Lethe Mersch

Cedar Falls Man Set for Hearing on Liquor Charge

Cedar Falls Jan 14 F L Pur rington 308 Tin Lincoln street who disappeared after arrest on Sept 4 1928 on law violation charge was to have hearing in W H Whitford court this afternoon He was arrested Saturday evening by Officer Louis Schwanke Exact charge details not decided early this afternoon

Cedar Falls F. Ll. Purrington Tincoln Street lawManor Industrie W. H. Whitford Louis Schwanke

Hoovercrats and the Washington Inaugural Scene

Washington observations report on Hoover cabinet talk naming “Hoovercrats” as Democrats who backed Hoover. It notes prior cross party appointments by Cleveland Taft and Wilson, and covers flu sidelining senators Hale and Howell, Hoover’s private elevator, apportionment debates, epigrams by Niebuhr, voter costs for inauguration, and Supreme Court figures Holmes and Brandeis.

Adlerika claim aids stomach gas and bowel waste

Mrs A J Connor reports relief after five months on thin soup diet due to gas. Adlerika is said to ease gas on first spoonful and remove waste, improving meals and sleep. Advertisement from Robert Drug Co.

Adlerike A. J. Connor Adlerike Reeves Adlerika Robert Drug Co

McCoy's Tablets Promise Safe Weight Gain

Tens of thousands of underweight men and women report gains after using McCoy's Tablets. The ad guarantees a refund if a 60 cent box or 1 dollar box fails to add at least five pounds and improve health, with purchase through Robert Drug Co. or G. J. Miller.

McCoy McCoy's Robert Drug Co G. J. Miller Dmg

Legal minds Brandeis Holmes Lincoln comparison noted

The piece discusses Brandeis and Holmes on the Supreme Court with Lincoln-like comparisons. It praises Brandeis as keen as ever, skilled in law and economics, and notes his liberal stance and sympathy for the oppressed.

Brandeis Lincoln Holmes

Relief from Gas Stomach Pains and Dizziness

Doctors say most illness stems from digestion and Tanlac offers relief from long standing digestive troubles. A Denver man testifies Tanlac improved appetite, digestion, gas, dizziness, sleep, and energy, claiming it helped him work well again. If you suffer gas or stomach pains, take Tanlac. money back if no help.

Tanlac Taniac

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