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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1921

Page

9

Women Hold High Moral Standard at Twin Evangelistic Rallies

Reports from Waterloo churches describe two-night services led by Dr. George Wood Anderson with women taking the lead in praise and moral appeals. He urged mothers and daughters to raise city standards, denounce burlesque shows, and demand gentler dress for girls to keep boys respectable.

Grace _M. E. church George Wood Anderson W. V. Multer Jesus Christ Jesus Christ Anderson

Hold Your Standards High, Pray for Your Children

A faith oriented exhortation urges parents to maintain strict standards to shape their children. It emphasizes that firm upbringing and a clear conscience enable prayer for the salvation of boys and girls, noting that a Christian mother’s prayers can lead to conversion.

U S Ranked Ninth in General Educational Level

The United States was ranked ninth among nations in general educational level by a House committee report. It backs the Smith-Towner bill to create a federal department of education with federal aid to expand facilities and reduce inequality across communities.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Van United States House Committee On Education Smith-Towner Department of Education

London Editorial Attacks Russian Trade Policy

The Morning Post denounces Britain Russia trade resumption as a dubious transaction aimed at gaining recognition for the Soviet government. It argues no trade with Russia is worthy and calls for a clear public statement of policy toward the Bolshevik regime.

Associated Press London Great Britain Russia Morning Post

Episcopalians Meet to Elect New Bishop in New York

In New York on January 26, delegates from the Protestant Episcopal diocese convened to elect a successor to Bishop Charles Sumner Burch who died December 20. A memorial service was held at St John the Divine. Nominees include Rev. Dr. William Manning, Rev. Dr. Ernest Stires, Rev. Dr. Charles Slattery, Dean Edmund St Boumaniere, and Bishop Nathaniel S. Thomas.

Associated Press New York Protestant Episcopal Diocese of Charles Summer Burch Cathedral of St. John the Divine William T. Manning Trinity Church Ernest M. Stires St. Thomas Charles Slattery Grace Church This City Edmund St. Boumaniere St. Paul's Cathedral Boston Nathaniel S. Thomas Wyoming

Andis and Wood Among Speakers at State Legion Meet

Lincoln's birthday observances set for February 12 with a Des Moines conclave featuring Judge Kenesaw M. Landis Gen Leonard Wood Governor Kendall and Senator Lafayette Young. Becker-Chapman post commander Dr E L Rohlf announces a special meeting to address post matters and ticket return deadlines.

Lincoln American Legion Des Moines Kenesaw M. Landis Leonard Wood Kendall Lafayette Young E. L. Rohlf Becker-Chapman Post Becker-- Chapman Post Barthe Garden Theatre

Masonic Temple Plans Progress in Waterloo Construction

Four Waterloo architects draft plans for a new Masonic temple at Mulberry street and Park avenue to rise this year at about 400000 dollars. The old Sycamore Park site is too small for 1300 members as 1921 builds in Masonic activity nationwide.

Waterloo Masonic Temple Mulberry Street Park Avenue Sycamore and Blue Lodge Masonic Fraternity Iowa United States Fairbury Neb Des Moines Sioux City Osage Audubon Burlington

Fire alarms from chimney at 1017 Lafayette street

A burning chimney at the Frank Conley residence caused a fire alarm to be sent in at 5 15 p m yesterday. There was no damage reported.

Frank Conley Lafayette Street

Zemo Skin Cure Promises Quick Relief

An old promotional blurb touts Zemo the antiseptic tin as a safe dependable treatment for itching eruptions including pimples eczema ringworm and blotches. It claims 35 cent or one dollar bottles relieve skin troubles and leave skin soft and healthy. E W Rose Co Cleveland Ohio.

E. W. Rose Co Cleveland

Tonsiline throat and mouth relief advert

Sore throat or mouth concerns are urged to stay clean and healthy. Tonsiline offers targeted relief for throat canal irritation, with hospital sizes and prices listed.

Irish Situation to Be Presented Tomorrow Night

Peter Golden of New York City will speak at 8 p m tomorrow in United theatre on The Present Irish Situation in all Its Phases and Aspects The talk is open to all and admission is free Golden a cousin of Corks late lord mayor Terence McSwiney drew praise in Des Moines for his clear concise eloquent address The event is organized by the local branch of the American Association for Recognition of the Irish Republic and Iowa congressmen are urged to work for recognition while pledging non interference with U S interests in the Irish issue

Peter Golden New York City United Theatre Golden Des Moines Cork Terence McSwiney American Association For Recognition Ireland Iowa Republic United States

White Sox Sign Likely Recruits

Chicago January 26 Stanley M Bud King who went 21 4 last season as a semi pro and held four years the unofficial title Kentucky champion high school pitcher sent his signed contract for 1921 to the Chicago White Sox today Peter Monahan a big lefthanded first baseman who played with an independent Cincinnati team also signed a contract to play with the White Sox Monahan is 21 years old and weighs 175 pounds

Associated Press Chicago Stanley M Bud) King Kentucky Chicago White Sox Peter Monahan Cincinnati White Sox Monahan

Former Hudson Editor Returns to G. O. P.

Meade L. Boyd, former Hudson Record editor now owner of the Polk County Itemizer, endorses Warren Harding after breaking with the GOP. He cites a mild winter and sends a rosebud as evidence of his reformation and political shift.

J. 8. Tuthill County Central Committee Meade L. Boyd Hudson Record Boyd Polk County Itemizer Dallas Wash Warren &. Harding

Beaston creditors seek federal action over huge debts and alleged fraud

Creditors allege Spencer Iowa trader Beaston misused funds from Community Stores of Iowa, paying his stepfather nearly $30,000 and favoring others as he collapsed under about a 175,000 dollar liability and 100,000 in assets. They seek a receiver and bankruptcy proceedings with extensive store network across multiple Iowa towns.

Spencer, Ia Beaston Florida California Barbadoes Bahamas L. S. McCracken McCracken Shenandoah Butler Bros Minneapolis

Beuston’s Store Assets Face Trustee Sale in Creston and Council Bluffs

Creston and Council Bluffs stores are under trustee control with a receiver managing operations. After bankruptcy, Jone is named to handle the assets pending creditor action, while Butler Ros. is expected to assume the enterprise. Estherville had served as the Beuston chain headquarters.

Creston Council Bluffs Jone Butler Ros Estherville Beuston

Waterloo Bank Clearings Rise 12.7 Percent in 1920

Bank clearings for 1920 from 133 American and 16 Canadian cities show Waterloo up 12.7 percent from 1919, moving from 103 to 100 in rank. Total clearings were 106,868,000 in 1920 versus 94,743,000 in 1919, with one sixth of cities reporting declines, mostly in the south and northwest wheat regions, including Sioux City.

Waterloo Bradstreat Sioux City United States

Mrs James A Devitt Named To Town Education Board

Cedar Falls Iowa January 26 Mrs James A Devitt Os Kal oosa Ia appointed to the Town board of education. The move recalls the early history of the college with L B Lewelling her father serving on the first Teachers college board from 1876 to 1887. She succeeds him though on a board overseeing five town institutions her duties will be heavier.

Cedar Falls James A. Devitt Oskaloosa Town Board of Education L. B. Lewelling Lewelling Teachers College Altho

Kansas Aggies Defeat Drake 27 to 20 in Iowa Trip Finale

Des Moines reports Kansas Aggies edged Drake 27 to 20 in a basketball game last night. It marked the final stop of Kansas on their Iowa road trip.

Kansas DRAKE Associated Press Des Moines Kansas Aggies Iowa

Teaching Jobs Scarce Yet Applicants Number Strong

County superintendent H Moeller says lack of employment elsewhere does not reduce teacher supply. Five applicants wrote answers to the January uniform examination, a notably small pool. H H Bretzke, organizer of short term agriculture classes, joked with a traveling salesman about brisk business in education.

H. ©. Moeller H. HH. Bretzke la Porte City Waterloo Mr. Bretzke Grip

Musterole relief for rheumatism and more

Musterole offers fast relief for rheumatism and a range of ailments from bronchitis to sore muscles. The clean white ointment uses mustard oil and is positioned as a blister free alternative to mustard plasters. Jars cost 35c 65c or hospital size $3 with doctors and nurses recommending it.

Newspaper advertising reaches daily buyers broadly

A newspaper reading habit drives daily reach as adverts contact virtually all who buy, spreading messages across the marketplace.

Newsepaper Tnivan Newapaper

Pape's Diapepsin Advertisement Claims Fast Digestion Aid

An old newspaper ad promotes Pape's Diapepsin as a quick, harmless remedy for indigestion and acid reflux. It promises relief within five minutes by neutralizing acidity and soothing stomach distress after meals.

Pape

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