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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1920
Page
16
The weekly Winds Census reports hot weather boosting crops in Iowa after heavy rains. Corn and oats show notable growth, hay lands look ready for a large yield, and pastures are lush. Some replanting occurred where heavy rain damaged early corn, while nights remain cool and potato pests are not widespread.
The Palace theatre opens Polly Hopkins presented as Polly in Polly of the Storm Country, featuring Mildred Chaplin and a cast with themes of love, struggle, and redemption. The production blends romance and drama as characters move through personal trials to find hope.
Springfield June 10 The Illinois State Journal and Illinois State Register announced a rise in street sale price from 3 to 5 cents due to higher paper costs. The notices emphasize the broader impact of paper costs on circulation pricing.
Rome reports Premier Nitti and his ministers resigned amid the bread price dispute. Washington notes a partial ICC summary shows railroads’ net operating incomes rose nearly $1,000,000 in March after private ownership resumed post 1919 government control. Bonar Law indicates U K stance on Armenian mandate. Houston forecasts a small treasury deficit or none.
Mortuary notices report Mrs. David Simon of Waterloo buried in Rose Hill Chicago after services in the Jewish chapel. Died at Westley hospital aged 78. Survived by three sons and one daughter. Other death notice: Mrs. C. D. Stewart dies at 64 in Waterloo from asthma. survived by husband and two sons. Minne Harsh Stewart born 1866 in Freeport Illinois married G. D. Stewart in 1885, longtime Waterloo resident. obituary notes survivors. Funeral arrangements through O'Keefe & Towne. The latter portion is a Republican political column reflecting on party history, figures like Roosevelt, La Follette, Bryan, Cummins, and debates over reform versus conservatism. commentary on wealth and party direction.
Simple home funeral services were held for Rev. Edward P. Kimball centenarian at his daughter Mrs G J Mack's residence with Rev Fred J. Clark officiating. He will be buried beside his wife and three children in Monticello Ta after being transported at 2 20 a m tomorrow.
June 10 at the city opera house featured graduating students from Anchester High School. Raymond Hare and Elizabeth Baumgartner impressed in lead parts. Helen Porteous and Jay Heckaday excelled as heroines. other actors included Max Dawson and more. Graduation exercises follow Thursday in the high school auditorium. Children’s Day program planned for Sunday at the Methodist church.
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