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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1921
Page
7
Washington observers expect a cautious Washington session to resemble a review of the Paris peace conference. Key topics likely include disarmament, security anxieties, and remedies for the treaty’s perceived flaws while weighing how to address national interests and postwar tensions.
Interest among local scouts in Camp Ingachooc grows as the Aug G opening nears. Located on the Cedar near Lime creek by Brandon, the camp will be one of the largest in the county, with arrangements for 200 scouts and a strong volunteer leadership group.
Local scout board members Gate A Ralston William Briestke C F Chapman Burr Lickly W G Rechtfertig and F P Rebmeier will govern the camp. Ray L Short scout executive with eight years in camping will direct operations. Dr E T Alford oversees health and sanitation. Applications are flowing in and enrollment closes July 25.
Rick, 28, a former Waterloo resident, appeared before United States Commissioner J E Dempster at 3 p m for a preliminary hearing on charges arising from an April robbery of C E Dodge at Independence Illinois Central station by assault with a revolver and theft of mail matter. Welter Jones and Milton Welch are in Anamosa reformatory serving 10 years.
John Joseph Ney former district court judge and law college instructor at the University of Iowa died at his brother and sister’s Independence home after a yearlong illness. Born 1852 in Ohio, Ney practiced in Independence after 1876, served as mayor, had two marriages and five children, and was noted as a leading Iowa lawyer. Funeral services planned for Wednesday at St. Johns Catholic Church if relatives arrive in time.
The Iowa branch of the Near East Relief commission plans another year of programs under director designate Carl A. Mountains, succeeding Dr. J. E. Kirbye. Unsettled Armenian politics and French withdrawal from Silicia necessitate ongoing aid. The year’s Iowa donations near 300000, with 200000 cash and pledges and 65000 in corn products. The commission serves nearly 11000 Armenian orphans, treats thousands in clinics, rescues 35600 Christian girls, and feeds refugees through soup kitchens.
Des Moines reports a government allotment of 154 819 dollars to cover the Iowa national guard encampment at Camp Dodge August 10 to 24. An additional 15 309 dollars funds two Iowa artillery batteries for 15 days starting July 25, with detailed allocations for pay, transportation, horses, forage, subsistence, and salaries. The state plans improvements including an outdoor pool and a transportation building, with beautification plans after old buildings are removed.
Iowa natives living in Los Angeles and nearby will gather for the big annual Hawkeye picnic at Bixby Park in Long Beach on Saturday August 13. The Iowa Association of Southern California promotes the day-long event featuring a noon basket dinner addresses by distinguished expatriate Iowans community songs and college reunions in the afternoon.
The piece argues that old newspapers survive through steadfast tradition while adapting to modern advances. It emphasizes how historic journals, despite early technical and financial hurdles, became national institutions built on reliability, sober reporting, and long-term stability. Tradition sustains trust and calm crisis handling, even as formats and methods evolve.
About 40 to 50 Waterloo business men will join a two day good roads tour leaving the Black Hawk county courthouse at 6 30 a m Tuesday under the Greater Waterloo association. If rain delays the trip will be postponed otherwise it will run as planned with New Hampton as the first stop and cities including Mason City Clear Lake Hampton and Iowa Falls on the route. Local clubs and secretaries coordinate receptions and preparations to welcome the “good roads” visitors. Weather forecast calls for generally fair conditions tonight and Tuesday.
Fifty firefighters were overcome while battling a $1,000,000 blaze at the Phoenix Refrigerating company building on Manhattan’s East Side. Smoke and fumes from the plant forced crews to work in relays during the afternoon blaze.
Engineers, supervisors and others plan a reception, a dinner at Osks hotel, and talks on improving roads. The Greater Waterloo association lists members including George W. Miller and B. L. Helton. County supervisors will join with ten cars expected. The piece also notes cultural contrasts between Mongolian and American Indian observances.
Take aspirin only as directed on genuine Bayer Tablets of Aspirin packaging. The ad claims physicians developed dosage over 21 years and asserts safety for millions. Colds headache neuralgia rheumatism toothache and more are listed with Bayer Cross symbol cited for reassurance. Tiny tins of twelve tablets and larger packs are sold by druggists.
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