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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1925
Page
15
Sheriff 4.T. Wagner seeks the owner of a mysterious 10 gallon cask of liquor found at the American Railway Express office. A John Doe writ was issued to seize the package for investigation. If unclaimed the liquor will be sent to court for disposition.
Ardmore Oklahoma July 17 a fire wiped out the Rander hotel and four adjoining stores with a 300000 loss. The hotel bore the scene of the November 1920 fatal shooting of Jake Hamon Republican national committeeman from Oklahoma by Clara Hamon. Deputy and writer duel followed as Associated Press reports describe a July 17 duel between Deputy Giovanne Contte and Curzle Suckert resulting in minor facial wounds.
Cleveland bouts featured Hersy Grob, Fittn buns, and world light heavyweight champion defeated Maxiy Rosenbloom in a 10 pound bout. In Portland Stanislaus Zbyszie, ex heavyweight champion, won from Jatrinda Gobar the 234 pound Hindu wrestler in two straight falls.
A fragmented radio listings page details Davenport Des Moines Omaha and Chicago stations with times for baseball scores orchestras concerts soprano talk and dances. Notable entries include Citizens Military Training Camp programs at Des Moines and Rainbo Concerts featuring violinists pianists and vocalists across multiple markets.
Washington July 17 Gen John J Pershing outlines the nations military system stressing the value of summer camps as schools in citizenship. He notes camps build self discipline cooperation and respect for law while expanding health and reading habits among 35 000 young men from all states including the president's son. he argues such training yields better citizens and strengthens future national defense.
Mrs. Irvin Campbell, 60, of Vinton, dies after a prolonged illness. Funeral services were held this afternoon. Campbell was a daughter of the late A. L. A. Scott and had lived in Vinton most of her life. She worked as a maker and fitter for Wick Dry Goods and later for Jervis Company. She is survived by a sister and a son. husband Irvin Campbell preceded her in death.
A public discussion notes the surge of long distance hiking among young women vacationists. Hiking clubs, many municipal, attract female members even as itineraries span continents. The piece highlights the self sufficiency and wide reach of khaki clad hikers, with experiences across the United States and into Mexico and Spain, and mentions travel by boxcar and baggage.
THINGS THEATRICAL review notes Tarai Ytoyd at Palace with Johyna Ralston in Hot Water and mentions Elinor Glyn design for Man and Maid at Plaza Dagmar Desmond wears a mourning gown. Rialto offers Ye Society with Nay Brothers and Create Steppers. Also featured Lightning Romance with Leo Howes and Ethel Shannon and a tale Uriah’s Love with Lyon and Viola Dana in Red Book.
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