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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1920
Page
5
Chicago reports a sweltering morning as delegates and crowds surge toward the Coliseum. Campaign managers race to gauge overnight shifts while candidates offer little new to the nominating contest. Amid weather wash and political buzz, most delegates press toward the hall hoping for a decisive outcome.
Gov Henry J Allen of Kansas told Chicago’s City Club 600 guests that labor disputes are subject to civil law and court oversight. He urged forming an industrial relations court to curb strikes and argued the public, not Gompers, represents the majority, while recounting miners strikes and costs. William Alien White also spoke.
The western roundup and frontier day celebration opens tomorrow at the Dairy Cattle Congress grounds with a 2 20 program and an 8 o'clock evening show. The Diamond Bar Outfit steers and a host of cowboys from across the west arrived, were herded to prepared corrals, and patrons from distant towns will have full comforts provided.
Chicago, June report shows many working girls buy fur coats with installments rather than cash in advance. Stores offer initial payments of 150 to 200 dollars with several months to finish the balance. Expensive coats are favored by working girls living at home or aided by family funds, driven by high prices and the “now or never” motive.
The hippodrome is cleaned and decorated and guests can find comfortable seats to enjoy programs. The Greater Waterloo Concert band will perform after noon and in the evening. The Roundup runs through Saturday night with special features scheduled for the opening day.
Ank Buchanan about Lt Ek Bldg advertisement Mrs E S Phelps resisting her son and family Dexter Phelps Kingbard Hill George Moody department manager of James Black dry goods store left for Call orpila Mizpah circle Kings Daughters of First M church will have a picnic at Brimes Park tomorrow noon Casper Schenk Des Moines was a laborer Sunday visitor with his father Joseph Schenk 415 Ninth street east Mrs CG B Taylor and daughter Eva Soner own Falls visiting at L P Davis home 65 Ricket street Merrill Fey the auto driver cited by motorcycle cops yesterday posted $6 bond for speeding George L Sieg Marshalltown arrived for a visit of several weeks Travel to Chicago by all rail roads has been heavy Waterloo politicians and business men among those going to convention The little son of Mr and Mrs Henry Blesin 209 Second street is scarlet fever Reports of smallpox to health department Helen Otto 746 Rhey street Henry Stettin 624 Kimball avenues Gerome Burright 107 Jefferson street reported bicycle damaged by car No 21164 Captain to ascertain owner Theodora Parrin formerly salesman at Matt Parr ott Sons Co located in Pasadena Cal left Waterloo four months ago for wast Miss Florence Sage left for Day Movies College to head domestic science and art for summer term Unlicensed dogs reprieved 11 days Tags due June 15 or double toll After date $2 male $4 female Miss Irmy Wagner youngest daughter O Wagner 50 Saxon street returned from Immaculate Conception academy Dubuque graduation scholarships to attend any school four year course at I S T C Cad ar Falls Will vacation to Chicago Detroit
Reports from Waterlon city hall and county courthouse show 22 marriage licenses issued in June versus about five building permits. May data indicate four couples wed for each new home erected, reflecting a housing shortage blamed on high marriage rates.
Board of Supervisors in regular session delays refunding bond authorization. County indebtedness audited by Bechtel firm totals 308,084.41 drawn from treasury warrants across county, poor, road, bridge and county fund lines plus accrued interest. Bonds will not be issued until audit is recognized and a resolution from bonding attorney Dierdahl Davenport is received. Action expected within three to four days.
Heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey went on trial in San Francisco on a charge of evading the draft. The case was brought in U S court and involved the famous boxer William Morrison Dempsey as defendant. Local prosecutors presented the charge as part of enforcement of the selective service act.
In Hawk crook the old swimmin hole draws boys like dad’s days gone by. Police halted nearly 50 youths sans suits at the Black Hawk creek site near Cedar River park. Officers ordered clothing on and warned swims must await bathhouses reopening as hot weather stirs river bathing plans.
Ivory Harian of Wildwood Avenue Akron starts a Canton trip but black cats cross his path twice more. He turns, detours along side roads, and finally stays parked for 18 hours, hoping to break the spell.
Chicago man Jack Miller told a domestic relations court that jail terms only make his love for his wife more ardent. He has been arraigned 70 times at her request and pleaded for reconciliation while his wife considers his plea.
Washington June 7 Gen John J Pershing former commander in chief of the A E F indicated in a letter to Secretary Baker his desire to be placed on the retired list after completing work under the army reorganization act The act fixes duties for the general of the army during the reform and it is expected he can finish within months Pershing noted no future plans and will continue to draw full pay under the rank of full general for life Analysts say retirement will ease contention over succession and that Pershing may not immediately engage in business.
Senator Borah praised as formidable by delegates and urged no compromise on the league covenant. He warned Republicans and Democrats alike against surrendering American independence. Talks at a mass meeting drew delegates and spectators, with Lodge chairing a potential short cut to the convention setup. Progress on the treaty plank was seen as satisfactory despite unresolved platform details.
In Waterloo scene the race for 1920 presidency shows a three way stalemate among Lowden Wood and Johnson with Lowden leading inside, while Harding Sproul Coolidge and Taft are viewed as dark horses. The report notes factional splits, a potential Lowden Johnson ticket, and rising party unity efforts amid convention chatter.
Leaders expressed relief that the issue was settled and did not require inclusion in the platform. Dry supporters worked to hinder future liquor legislation while timely contributions aided the women's national party in mobilizing about 150 pickets before the convention. Municipal authorities directed by Mayor Thompson allowed the pickets with no anticipated alarms.
Chicago dispatch reports thousands queued for 10 000 plus capacity coliseum seats for the unbossed Republican convention. Day’s events focused on preliminary sessions and delegate negotiations as heat rose and weather cleared. Old Guard arrives late as first ballots loom midweek amid ongoing lineup uncertainty.
Delegates and alternates fill the hall as conferences decide the course for permanent organization. Women delegates mingle with campaign scouts in a bustling yet orderly scene. Galleries fill early, the band plays mournful airs, and the crowd streams in as leaders remain in meetings awaiting direction.
The article explains that pale coloration and fatigue come from thin blood or anemia. It promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a blood builder, detailing benefits like increased red blood cells, restored appetite, energy, and health. A free booklet and mail order option are offered.
Indianapolis June 8 The annual convention of the Associated Advertising Clubs of the world opened with buzz over the 1921 meeting site. Four candidates for president include Arthur Newmeyer George W Hopkins Tim Thrift and Merle Sidener with Des Moines Milwaukee Atlanta and Des Moines all vying. Chief speakers included T Meredith secretary of agriculture and Edward N Hurley former shipping board chairman in Chicago.
William Kulper proprietor of Kulper hardware at 102% Fourth street east is in St Franj hospital with both arms fractured at the wrists both legs broken and one knee cap cracked after a fall from a house yesterday afternoon. He and employee Smith were renewing gutters on aRichstre house when a taut gutter snapped, knocked Kulper to the ground. An ambulance took him to hospital where no internal injuries were found. He faces several weeks of helplessness.
Miss Clotilde Engelhard and Mr Frances Chandler two Waterloo girls physical culture teachers left Waterloo on a long hike to Chicago. Dubuque reports they have reached there and completed one third of the journey. They are traveling under sportsman rules and plan to continue the trek, resting and resupplying along the road.
The article explains rheumatism as a result of the body's failure to expel irritants and waste. It rises as the body cleans house in spring, affecting tired or overworked cells. It advocates repairing via natural food medicines, not drugs, citing Father John’s Medicine as a sixty year remedy with no drugs or alcohol.
An advertisement touts Soward's Buttermilk Cream as a magic overnight beauty product. It claims to brighten dull complexions, whiten arms, leave no shine or greasiness, and not promote hair growth. The copy promises a 24 hour transformation and offers a money back guarantee if no noticeable improvement.
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