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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1919

Page

4

East and West Set Weekend Basketball Clash

East High meets Independence Friday at the Y M C A gym while West High faces Charles City here in the same venue on Friday. Oelwein visits Saturday as East and West aim to rebound from a tough season and use weekend games as turning points.

East West High Dillon East High Milter West N East High Independence Charles City Oelwein Cast High Y. IM. CG. A West! Altho earHer Altho Weither

Prehn Faces Challenge as Middleweight Title Is Questioned

Paul Prehn of Mason City, holder of the middleweight wrestling claim, may defend his title after Johnny Meyers of Chicago questions it. Meyers manager Ed White says Meyers has a strong claim and warns Prehn to expect a battle, noting Meyers already holds the title in his view. White touts Meyers and other wrestlers as potential threats while Prehn trains at Camp Dodge.

Paul Prehn Mason City Johnny Meyers Chicago Ed White Meyers Fretn Des Moines Nevers White Prehn Camp Dodge Baetile

Tollefson May Be Offered All Year Sport Contract

Grinnell Iowa January 23 Russell T Tollefson football coach at Grinnell for the past two years will likely be offered an all year contract as instructor in football and basketball The Missouri Valley Conference move requires coaches for the entire year Athletic Director H J Huff will coach Grinnell's basketball team this season Huff coached in 1912 and is praised for a historic Grinnell triumph

Grinnell Russell T. Tollefson Iowa College Athletic Board Toltefson H. J. Huff Huff

Peverill Motor Sales Secures Essex Agency

The Peverill Motor Sales company becomes local Essex dealer and will showcase the lightweight, high quality Essex at their Mosberry street showroom this Saturday. The car, designed after years of refinement, draws on Hindson factory production and Hudson Super Six experience, with stringent testing and top materials throughout.

Peverill] Motor Sales Company The Essex Mosberry Street Pevesill Hindson

Honor Rickenbacher to be guest at AAA banquet

New York January 23 March 3 banquet planned by the American Automobile Association at the Waldorf Astoria to honor Ed ward V. Rickenbacher the former race champion and top ace with 26 enemy planes shot down. Eddie’s mother will attend while Rick enbacher has sailed from Liverpool for America.

Rickenbacher New York Edward V. Rickenbacher America American Automobile Association Waldorf-Astoria Fed Eddie Capt Liverpool

Packers Debate Licensing and Government Oversight

Swift defends Packers against broad government control proposing licensing first and stronger action only if needed. He cites competition, stockyards, and branch houses built by Swift & Co. to aid livestock growers, and notes large packers’ market shares while denying price division claims. He cites factory expansion and cross-state slaughter trends and lists related industry players and investments.

Cover Mr. Swift Swift Colver St. Joseph Fort Howth Sioux City Denver St.aul Armour & Co St. Paul Ft. Worth Pt. Worth Armour and Morris West St. Louis Omaha Chicago Kansas City Buffalo Pittsburgh Colvet Har Kingan St. Louis Independent Packing Company Marrell Indianapolis Cold Cincinnati Hermes Evansville Packing Company Wilson_ Provision company Peoria Ill Jacksonville Packing Company Jacksonville Til Walter L. Fisher Fisher Ttrade Commission Anheuser-Busch St. Louis Skinner Packing Company Midland Packing Company Swift & Co Federal Trade Commission Levy Mayer Commission Federal Trade Committee Remy Remy ?" Asked Representative Sanders Louisiana Mayer

Witnesses barred from hearing in probe of packing industry

The exchange reveals witnesses unable to be questioned or present their side during a federal probe into the packing industry. Mayer and Swyders press lawmakers on due process, licensing powers, and the impact of food administration actions on prices and market control. Armour cites a 1712 cent hog price agreement, noting price shifts if restrictions are removed.

Mr. Sanders Federal Trade Commission Mayer Congress Ogden Armour Winslow Food Administration

Campaign funds for Y and Fort Dodge drive

About $4,000 more is needed to reach the budgets for the Y and the associated group. The joint committee agreed to continue fundraising to meet $9,000 goals for each organization, or activities may be cut back. In Fort Dodge the M G C A drive has raised $11,050 on day one toward clearing debt and supporting the year.

Joint Committee Fort Dodge

Temperature Snapshot From January News Clippings

Fragmentary data shows temperatures recorded by Buchanan Optiat with hourly marks from midnight to noon. Readings include near minus values and mid range highs, but the snippet lacks full dates or context for interpretation.

Buchanan Optiat

Heavy Road Conditions Trim Stock Sale Offerings

The Waterloo livestock commission hosts a semi monthly horse sale at the stables managed by Jerome Bensug. Heavy roads reduce the number of offerings though consignors report the stock is grading toward average quality. The sale emphasizes heavy draft horses with fewer head than prior events. Special note on footwear discount from Escount Wang Miller Shoe Co.

Waterloo ‘Ivestork Commission Jerome Bensug

Wilsons League Plan Ready Promises Last Offer

A school debate centers on a League of Nations style plan. Roosevelt’s influence is praised for shaping youth to work and play, with premiers and governments forming a council to guide student conduct and future citizens.

Iternational Council of the League America Col Roosevelt Australlan Garidnj Robert League

Leonard Dunilee Bout Pays Good in Newark and Chicago Trail

Benny Leonard earned about $10,000 for defeating Johnny Dundee in Newark, while Dundee took roughly half that. Thompson notes suggest Leonard’s next opponent may be Charlie White of Chicago, with a possible bout in Milwaukee or Minneapolis. Uncle Harry offers to answer inquiries by mail via signed letters.

Eilter Harry Bagh Johnny Dundee Newark Benny Leonard Fry Phelps Leonard Otorsan Dundee Charlie White Chicago Milwaukee Minneapolis

Assessor Burtner To Move Records After Grand Jury Adjourns

After the grand jury adjourns city assessor J D Burtner will shift books maps and other records into the grand jury room in Washington D C The effort aims to collect valuations and property descriptions from owners as coal requisition orders are canceled due to favorable weather conditions

Grand Jury J. D. Burtner Burtner Byte Associated Press Washington, D. C

Field Notes From Town People Abroad Weather and Farm Tales

Field Notes recount a mix of weather and farm reports from townsfolk including T A Morrison picking Swiss chard after frost loosening up, hens laying, plowing resuming, and a caterpillar sighting near Medicine Hat. A Marine Plan Drawn note reports peacetime policy resolutions for America’s merchant marine from Washington on January 29.

T. A. Morrison Steaders California Florida Texas Exceptio Tiger Mississippi River Pasito Ai Dubunque Davenport T. A. Mort Medicine Hat Waterloo Diamond Coal ‘Company Associated Press Washington, D.C América

Haarlem Oil Promises Wellness for Aging Kidneys

An old ad claims GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil capsules boost kidney function and digestive health to delay aging. It touts a 200 year history, odorless pills, and instructions to take 5 drops per capsule with water, warning of renewed vitality with continued use and money-back guarantee.

Haarlem AL Haarlem

How to Make Hens Lay with Walko Tonix

Letter from a reader describing hen troubles amid high feed costs. After using Walko Tonix two 50 cent packages, the writer notes immediate improvement in feather condition and combs, and a rise to about five dozen eggs daily. Pullets hatched in April were thriving by October. Signed by Math Heimer of Adams, Minnesota.

Heimer, Adams

Poultry Profit Promise Advertised by Ale Druggists

A questionable advertisement claims Walko Tonix will improve egg production and hen health with a money back guarantee. The ad invites poultry owners to buy a package from Ale Druggists and promises profits and disease prevention.

Walko Tonix

Bee Swamp Root Promises Kidney Health Remedy

The advertisement claims women often suffer bladder and kidney trouble. it promotes Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a physician’s prescription available at drug stores. Readers are urged to test with a sample bottle by mailing ten cents to Dr Kilmer Co in Binghamton New York, citing the Waterloo Daily Courier.

Hatney

Secret of Keeping Young Olive Tablets Advertisement

An Ohio physician Dr Edwards promotes olive tablets as a liver and bowel tonic to improve appearance and energy. The ad claims 90 percent of sickness stems from inactive bowels and liver and markets Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle, effective substitute for calomel in olive color packaging priced 10c and 25c per box through druggists.

Edwards Ohio

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Peverill WI Phelps Jefferson Wang & Miller Shoe Co International News Service Giving & Ladies Maggie Deo IE Imaggie George McManus M. H U. S Escount, Wang & Miller Shoe Co Gailvertisamp Ants Wilson Leonard Dunilee Hard Coal Diamond Coal Co Diamond Coal Company Merc Rince Albert P. A Prince Albert Samhill R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Winston-Salem, N. C M 4 Dr. Edwards Olive
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