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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1921
Page
8
Waterloo authorities unveil strict enforcement of a toy pistol ordinance banning sales and use of toy pistols or guns that discharge by explosive caps. Capt. Morris warns merchants of illegality amid rising complaints. violators face misdemeanor penalties under City Ordinance Section 34.
Judge John W. Gwynne heard the case of J. F. Kearney versus William and Albert Adams in municipal court over April 20 1921 car collision. Kearney seeks 540 dollars for vehicle damages while Adams counters with 975 dollars for alleged injuries. Both drivers were minors with their fathers as codefendants. Gwynne ruled William Adams not liable as owner. The judge took the matter under advisement and will issue a verdict in a day or two.
Cedar Falls June 29 Special reports Cedar Valley Fair association has taken out a $5,000 rain loss policy to protect its interests for the July 4 races. The policy covers weather risk during the event period and ensures funding for the program.
Des Moines set a record with 98 degrees as heat lingered across Iowa. Waterloo also experienced high temperatures while a western storm system pushed in winds and a cooler breeze, ending the humid spell.
A visiting delegation from the Japanese diet was received at the White House by President Harding and Secretary Hughes. The meeting underscored U.S. gratitude for wartime allies and discussed postwar relations and cooperation.
A historical note extols a wild western herb called Manzanita as a healing remedy. It endorses Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound for over forty years helping women with severe female ailments.
Smoke from a congested furnace used for rubbish disposal filled the W. B. Howell printing plant at 708 Sycamore Street yesterday evening. A still alarm was answered by the chief’s car. There was no fire and no damage. Be prepared for Fire. Phone 1374 Bronson Agency.
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