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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1925

Page

4

President Coolidge Eyes Overseas Prosperity Ties

U P correspondent notes isolationist America edging into European affairs after Paris reparations pact. Dawes plan informally guided by the new vice president, now formally adopted, with Coolidge as a tightrope walker balancing economic stake against entanglements. Critics warn of rising intervention and debt politics while pursuing Monroe Doctrine integrity.

Ludwell Denny U. P Washington, D. C America Kellege Paris Dawes Europe Coolidge Germany France League Court League of Nations Geneva India Orient League of Nations World Latin America The

New Waterloo Paint & Glass to Move Into 412 Fourth St W

Waterloo Paint & Glass Co will occupy the vacant building at 412 Fourth Street West about January 36 after remodeling. Officers are H S Hansen president F M Michael vice president and H L Creager secretary treasurer. The Pittsburgh Plate Glass line will be stocked. The new firm absorbs Michael Paint Co led by F M Michael.

Waterloo Paint & Glass O Fourth Street West H. S. Hansen F. M. Michael H. L. Creager Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company Frm Michael Paint Company

Carl Schmidt dies at 90 in Tripoli after brief illness

Carl Schmidt aged ninety, a longtime resident of this section, died last evening at his daughter Mrs Wit Tildebrandt's home after a brief illness. He is survived by two sons, Frank Louis of Tripoli and John Morgan of Cole, and by his wife who died seven years ago.

Tripoli Carl Schmidt Wit! Tildebrandt Frank Louis Tripniiani John Fork Morgan Cole

William Warren 91 Dies at Clarksville

William Warren, 91, died at 10 p m Wednesday at his niece Mrs Wise Graves home where he lived since his wife’s death. Burial planned at Greene, services not yet arranged. Survived by two nieces Mrs Graves and Mrs Abie Crosby and three nephews Joshua Weston Fred Denver. Fire damages PF M Cheever residence in Clarksville at 1 a m as kitchen roof burns before firemen arrive. Annual meeting of Gumre Toute As Eects elect officers J B Newman president Emil Rasmussen VP Charles J Connell secretary manager and W Moss auditor.

Glarkeville Willam Warren Wise Gravez Greene Warren Graves Abie Crosby Joshua Weston Fred Denver Clarksville PF. M. Cheever Miner Walmsiley George Hard GUMRE ASE J. B. Newman Emil Rasmussen Charles J. Connell Moss

Two Teachers Join East High School Faculty Beginning With Next Semester

East High will add two instructors at the start of the second semester of the 1924 25 school year on February 2. Ruth Hitler of Des Moines will lead public speaking and declamatory work replacing the late Carolyn McFarlane. She is a Highland Park College alumna with postgraduate work at Northwestern and the University of Iowa and has six years in Red Oak Ames and Colorado State Teachers College. Ruth Golding of Glidden will teach commercial subjects after earning a BA from the University of Iowa. She has two years in Iron and one in Fenton and served in Washington during World War II in government service.

East High Ruth Hitler Des Moines Carolyn McFarlane Hiller Highland Park College Northwestern University University of Iowa Red Oak Ames Colorado State Teachers College Greeley Colo Ruth Golding Glidden Lron Fenton Washington, D. C

First Woman Governor Read Notes in State Address

Wyoming Governor Nellie Taylor Ross delivered her first joint-session address largely based on notes by her late husband. She urged economy in expenditures and tax relief for farmers, called for rural school improvements, water rights actions, miners safety provisions, equal rights for women in industry, and a conspiracy statute against illicit liquor purchases.

International News Cheyenne Wyo Nellie Taylor Ross Wyoming Ross W. B. Ross Gov. Ross

Cedar Falls Lyren Elects Delegates to Nazl Meeting

Cedar Falls delegates to the United Danish Soci eties of America quadrennial meeting in Denver next summer were elected at the annual session. Named were J. L. Markussen James Romme and Peter Simonsen. Officers for 1925 include Alfred Anderson president J. L. Markussen vice president B. B. Gramm corresponding secretary James Romme financial secretary J J Kynhl treasurer George Peterson guard Anders Iverson T Iversson and Peter Peterson trustees.

Cedar Falls Danish Lyren Society United Danish Soteleties of America Denver J. L. Markussen James Romme Peter Simonsen Alfred Anderson B. B. Gramm James ‘Romme

Waterloogans Assist At Morrison Lodge Installations

Waterloo residents Mr and Mrs Flaynk Gannon Mrs Mildred Forester and Mrs Stella Farrell traveled to Morrison Tuesday to perform installation ceremonies for Royal Neighbors and Woodmen of the World Mrs Farrell served as ceremonial officer for the Neighbors and Mr Gannon as installing consul for the men's order Charis Robinson Reinbeck acted as installing escort The forester team offered remarks Mr Robinson and Wilt Welch received bouquets of chrysanthemums

Flaynk Gannon Mildred Forester Stella Farrell Waterloo Morrison Farrelshal Morrester Gannon Charis Robinson Reinbeck Forester Mr. Robinson Wilt Welch Mnivs Gannon, Farrell and Forrester

Lawyer Florist Murder Trial Opens in Geneva

The Warren J. Lincoln Tawrer Florist case begins in circuit court in Geneva. Lincoln, charged with the confessed killing of his wife Linn Lincoln and her brother Byron L. Shoup, faces an insanity plea as attorneys indicate.

Geneva Warren J. Lincoln Tawrer Gee Linn Byron L. Shoup Tadas

Barbershop Exclusion Motion Draws City Debate

Long Beach hairdressers group announced plans to draft an ordinance to exclude women from barbershops. They argue the statute will spare male customers from delays caused by bobbed haired women and claim a barbershop is no place for a girl.

Long Beach Cal Hair Dressers’ and Cosmeticians’ Association Growind

City in Brief: Local Activities and Notices

Numerous short items: divorce entries for Daisy Nehring and Nick Yordonaff. Miss Iessa Berend travels to Chicago. Matthew Westrate visits Muscatine on business. Dr. G. L. Stainbrook’s son Donald undergoes appendicitis surgery. Mrs. August Death returns from visit to Freeport. Roosevelt family returns to Detroit after visit in Waterloo. Reverend Dr. John Bunyan South leaves for San Diego pastorate. First Methodist Bible class discusses topics with Rev. J. Arthur Young. Roy Trombauer enlists at Waterloo recruiting station for Fort Riley. Obert Pallard selected for 1925 debate seminary. Des Moines visitors for illness of Mrs. E. A. Heald. Fred H. Spohr family visiting and nephew Herbert Meyer injured in hunting accident. Local ads note hair goods sale and a beauty shop.

August Death Rittenhouss Vine Street Freeport F. Gay Roosevelt Quentin Detroit Mich Robert Francis John Bunyan South Walnut Street’ Baptist Church Wichita Kan San Diego Cal First Roy Trombauer Waterloo Army Fur Service Second Cavalry Vegiment Fort Riley Obert Pallard Corus College Mount Vernon Mark Carr Mark Des Moines E. A. Heald Elyst Heald Fred H. Spohr Fred W. Spohr Waverly Langs Jing Lansing Herbert Meyer

Hinson Elected Imperial Delegate of El Kahir Shrine

Clyde Insay of Waterloo is elected one of four delegates from El Kahir Shrine temple to the Imperial Conclave in Los Angeles next June. He is the Waterloo representative honored with office. other delegates are M. M. Thompson and F. H. Kayser Cedar Rapids, and Frank Kay Monticello. Cedar Rapids officers include F. H. Kayser potentate and others. This election will place him in the office for his eleventh consecutive term.

Clyde Insay Waterloo el Kahir Shribe Florti Imperial Los Angeles Cal M. M. Thompson F. H. Kayser Cedar Rapids Frank Kay Monticell Imperial Potentate CG. Kinling

Japanese Send Fortunes Home In 1924 Remittances Surge

Japanese living abroad sent a record 16.9 million dollars to Japan in 1924 via the Yokohama Specie Bank. North America contributed over 10 million, the British Empire 2 million, Brazil 1.406 million, Chile 120,000, Peru 400,000, Argentina 75,000, with 860,000 from other regions. The US Canada and Mexico alone sent about four times more than the British Empire and more than twice all South America combined.

Takio Japan Yokohama Specie Bank North America Brazil Peru Argentina United States Canada Mexico British Empire

Des Moines Family Narrowly Escapes Gas Leak

The H. Jardin family of five awoke to their sleeping area filled with gas. The father alerted his wife and three sons to the porch where they regained consciousness. Firefighters investigated and suspected gas leakage from a small heater.

Des Moines H. Jardin

Leonard Fritz 66 Dies at Tripoli

Leonard Fritz 66 died early this morning at his hotel in Tripoli Ta He had resided in Tripoli about eight years moving to town from his farm a few miles away His widow and two sons Jack Maynard Ia and Herrin Hawkeys survive

Tripoli lLeonard Fritz Jack Maynard HerrInan Hawkeys

Lauritzen elected director of Master Builders Association of Iowa

Louis J. Lauritzen a Waterloo contractor was elected director of the Master Builders Association of Iowa at the closing session of the annual convention in Des Moines. W Ennis of Grinnell was named president, W B E Tusant of Des Moines vice president, and W F Ruchero of Des Moines treasurer. Anton Zwack of Dubuque was elected secretary. Other directors include J W Hoop Cedar Rapids W J Zitterell Webster City J H Hunginger Davenport and Carl Schlater Rockwell City. Ralph Chuds of Marion and Cora Mas Busby won prizes in West High School declamatory contest.

Louis J. Lauritzen Waterloo Master Builders’ Association of Iowa Des Moines Oc. W. Ennis Grinnell W. BE. Tusant W. F. Ruchero Anton Zwack Dubuque J. W. Hoop Cedar Rapids W. J. Zitte

Bank Clearings and Instruments for Week Ending January 15 1995

Waterloo bank clearings for the week ending January 15 1995 are reported by the Interregional Clearing House Association. Totals show Tuesday 237 834 34, Wednesday 256 43 and the week’s overall clearings 375 489 50. Instrument totals for the period show entries such as 4 577.00 and 28 891.00 with further figures listed for various categories.

Waterloo Bank Clearings Thelngerion Clearing House Agsoviation Sio Asean Ssris

Probate court wills filed yesterday for probate

Wills filed in probate court name several decedents and executors. Susan George Bickley leaves her estate to her children John W George Mrs T D Tiler and Lewis P George and Frank M George. John W George and Mrs Tiller named executors. Ella Kerr wife of Thomas Kerr receives home furniture and 12000, with further bequests to Lydia Kerr Hattie Patterson Fern Rothlisberger and William Kerr. Wife is residuary legatee and executrix. Gregor Sader of Dewar wills give the use of property to his wife for life, with remainder to Norah Sader. Mrs Sader named executrix. Snodgrass fund shown as 83587 with cash contributions to Harry Snodgrass.

J. W. Thompson Susan George Bickley John W. George T. D. Tiler Lewis P. George Waterloo Frank M. George Kingsville Tex Tiller Thomas Kerr Ella Kerr Lady Rothlisberger William Kerr Ann Lydia Kerr Hattie Patterson Fern Rothlsberger Gregor Sader Dewar Norah Sader Wag

Aversion to Calico Taste Sent Iowan Up Banking Ladder

Chicago January 15 George M Reynolds chairman of the board of the largest banking business in the middlewest celebrated his sixtieth birthday today while continuing work at his desk He recalled days at Panora Iowa when he quit a general store job after disliking the taste of calico He was required to chew calico samples to show colors would not run His ascent began at Panora s bank and he declared he will not retire at any age until death.

Chicago George M. Reynolds Middlewest Iowa Reynolds Consolidated Continental & Commercial Bank Panora Panora’s Bank

Morris Bank Officers Re-Elected At Annual Meeting

Morris Plan bank re-elected all officers at the annual meeting held last evening. Carleton Sias remains president, with L D Miller and George W Huntley as vice presidents, W H Og le and W B Small as treasurer and manager, and Alice G Wykoff as assistant secretary. Directors include C I Bentz, J M Buchanan, Paul Davis, and others. Sias has led the bank since 1917. loans rose from 104,028.25 in 1924 to 376,364.71 in 1924.

Morris Plan Bank Carleton Sias L. D Miller George W. Huntley W. HE. Og+le W. 3. Small W. J. Reelittertig Alice G. Wikoff Josephine A. Kelly C- I Bentz JT. M. Buchanan Paul Davis Carl Davis George W. Fhantley Frank Landgraf H. B. Lichty S. G. Lindner L. D. Miller A. Morris W. E. Ogle A Rechtfertig W. B. Small B. F. Swisher Louis E. Witty Alice Wykoff Sias

Uncle Harry Explains Old Sayings and Salt Money Origins

In Falls City Neb, Uncle Harry answers Helen Joe and Jimmy about phrases like salary and purple born, linking them to salt money in ancient Rome and dye costs. He traces origins from salt scarcity to wealth, and discusses sand in eyes as an old warfare trick before shifting to a quiz session.

Uncle Harry Toe Joe Helen Jimmy Harry Elelen Snoush Abyssinia Tyre Oly Siberia

Pine Cough Syrup: Home Remedy With Pine and Pinex

A brief home remedy article explains making pine cough syrup by mixing pine extract Pinex with home made sugar syrup in a pint bottle. It claims rapid relief for coughs and throat irritation, notes substitutes like molasses honey or corn syrup, warns against substitutes, and promotes guaranteed satisfaction.

the Pines Co Fe. Warne Ind

Property quickly sold as burdensome in old age

Drew notes the sale took under ten minutes and that the property had become a burdensome burden in his advanced age, leading to a rapid disposition.

Drew Fisher

Musterole advertisement claims quick relief for colds and aches

Musterole is promoted as a warming mustard-oil ointment that relieves colds and pains. It promises a warm tingling then cooling sensation, requires finger application, and is endorsed by nurses and doctors for numerous ailments including sore throat, rheumatism, and chest congestion.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Pughes Prosperity Aid New Paint Company Fourth St. W William Warren East High School Ruth Feller Nellie Ross Husband Lyren Waterloogans Morrison Lodges Coast Buchan Daisy Nehring Tohn D. Dnb Iessa Berend Waterloo Skirt & Garment Co Matthew Westrate Boies Muscatine Ois Donald G. L. Stainbrook Wellington Street St. Francis Hospital Amarien Hinson el Kahir Shrine Leonard Fritz J. Lauritzen Master Builders Ass’n OF West High Ralph Chuds Marionronson Cora Mas Busby Spartacus Gladiators Iss Bronson Miss Busby Westminster Presbyterian Church Robert Anderson Pose Grand Army of the Republic Tsali1s Probate Snodgrass Harry Snodgrass Missouri Tually Morris Bank Falls City Neb George W. Pisber C. W. Bruner Hkiack Hawk Carl C. Bickley M. D Obstetrica Leavitt and Johnson G. C. Kennedy E. Boyce Wererles St Commercie St MY Valet, Inc. Master Cleaners Fourth St RIMCO Reck Mtg. Co Reck Island Wea Ar Afl Wyan Products Co Sesrling Ploemel Pridge Street
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