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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1926

Page

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Theodore Roosevelt Back’s Ready For Public Life Frolic

The fragment notes Theodore Roosevelt intends to return to public life and politics after years out of office. It references a Himalaya snow slide rescue, nerves under pressure, and hunting trophies including mountain sheep with large horns. It mentions past governors like Al Smith and a Wall Street betting note on Smith’s re election prospects.

Theodore York Br al Smith Wall Street Smith Himalayas Avis Poll Nike Ovis Ghett Mountain

Midwest Farm Legislation Promises From Coolidge Speech

President Coolidge pledges action on farmer aid in the Midwest. Proposals before the house include federal farm boards, marketing associations, stabilizing commissions, and financing plans to buy, store, or sell surpluses. Bills seek market access, price supports, and cooperative marketing to balance domestic and world prices.

House Dickinsom Dickinson Federal Farm Board Aswell Louisiana Interstate Farm Marketing Association Christopherson Republican South Dakota American Stabilizing Commission Federal Reserve Bank Sinclair North Dakota King Uinois United States Little Kansas Secretary of Agriculture Strong Pobilican

Heavy Rails Selling Adds to Frenzy of Stock Market Fall

New York, March 3. Heavy selling pushed the stock market into a broad collapse. Industrial stocks lost across the board as vast shares like United States Steel and Standard Oil faced heavy declines. The day closed with major indexes down and rail issues slumping, while some issues recovered slightly after intraday lows.

Bow New York United States ‘Steel Corporation Standard Jail Company New Jersey Terday

Unclear text on national defense bills in House

Fragmentary report indicates the House refused to report a defense measure. Mentions creation of a unified air corps and separate air force, with debate over department structure. Names and specifics are garbled in the OCR.

Shington D. G Maren Mitica Department of National Tole Mitusure Army

Fire wagons arrive as townsfolk awaken to blaze

A garbled report describes a morning fire at a home on Marond Street, with Chief Ray Tiller estimating a loss around 400 dollars. Fire crews, led by Stationer Ernest Ronson, battled flames in a basement while bystanders watched. The incident prompted authorities to inspect the scene and review safety measures.

Pro EM Galen Jeg Marond Strert Ray Tiller Rapilly Tar Hatie Mastadts Ernest Ronson Pt Nati Tas

Trainor Purportedly Sought on 1920 Prohibition Conspiracy Charge

Police report Charles Trainor, 49, of 302 Mulberry Street, collapsed in Central cafe and was identified as the man wanted in 1920 on a federal conspiracy to violate the national prohibition act. He allegedly swallowed an emetic. doctors said he recovered. Trainor led a gang that hijacked a 1200 gallon booze cargo near Watertog, later seized by police. Warrant had lapsed after revocation. federal charges unresolved as custody remains unsettled.

Charles Trainer Mulberry Street Fourth Street Trainor H jYould Ichief A. Leighton Sai Trainor Shermer Ey Merald St. Lows

Minnesota Guard Inspections by National Guard Instructor

An National Guard instructor will inspect Minnesota guard units in Redwood Falls and nearby areas. The visit includes a scheduled review of equipment and training standards by Captain Roy Vogt and Captain Lolusen, with time set for late March into April.

N. G Minnesota Guard Ann Janson Nut National Guard Mfartig Federal Ahudonay Guard Erlog Mareh Comte Redwood Alts Will Peta Hoehester Siw Rel Wink Mov Bengen Sirmeart Whubay Laverne Aed Warrat Roy Vo Tiekard Lawrence Ia de Lay Nate the aAvinerk Caytain Lolusen Selon OL

Fragmentary OCR note on Martine Giday Watt and year-end actions

An unclear OCR snippet mentions an individual named Martin Giday Watt and a discussion of presidency duties over a running year. It references a four year term, earnings, and officers. the legibility is poor and many words are garbled.

Iowa farmer struck by pretenders attacks in Sapiro speech

In Les Moines on March 3 Aaron Sapiro, California co operatives advocate, attacked the Dickinson bill and price fixing. He said the bill would set a board to decide surpluses and fix prices, criticized Iowa farm spokesmen, and argued co operative marketing is the sane solution. He urged Iowa to stay in Iowa and warned against political exploitation of farmers. He cited California raisin growers and Danish success with co operatives, and noted tenancy declines in Iowa. Fraternal night observances and evangelistic services followed in Central Christian church with Jape preaching on The Church and the Lodge.

Les Moines Aaron Supteo Lifornia Co-Operatives de Diexinaon WM Iowa Laws Hone Washington Iowa Corn Conference Jardine Cine Neeadence California Midie Denmark Towa Chrisian Jape Rey EL Jape Jope Waller Caous Virginia Hope Boonie Dourberty Washington, D. C Mare Cole Loase Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce Department of Agriculture Ifv Awe Hssouri Agriculture Department Cntcorded Bbeartdlestan Alcohele Hinek Siyap Hawes Wiid Toman Robinson Ohio Cols Hill Loney

Tripoli Woman Undergoes Major Operation at Allen Memorial

Mrs. CL Claus of Tripoli underwent a major operation at Allen Memorial hospital this morning and is reported satisfactory. A. M. Schook of Greene returned home today after a stay at Allen Memorial hospital. Headford’s Lots Fourth Street West is at Allen Memorial hospital for medical treatment.

Claus Tripoli Allen Memorial Hospital A. M. Schook Greene Allen Memorial Heypital i EL Headford Fourth Street

Faculty urged by student council to be more human

Iowa City March 4. The state university student council proposes a policy to the faculty urging more humane conduct. Changes include stopping letters to parents, adopting a more humane approach, moving the junior prom deadline, adjusting event formats to later times, and allowing a target fee for ticketing. The resolution notes student party conduct had become telltale.

Iowa Peachabie

Subdistrict declams held across 12 northeast Iowa towns

Subdistrict declamation contests will be held Friday March 14 in 12 northeast Iowa cities including Plymouth Quasqueton Clermont Strawberry Point Eldora and Nevada. Winners advance to predistrict tournaments March 20 with speakers from West High Ralph Chifas Craig Ellyson Theodore Rehder Eneatha Kenyon and others advancing from La Porte City and Dunkerton preliminaries.

Lown Charles W. Kline East District West Hieh Ralph Chifas Craig Ellyson Theodore Rehder la Porte City

Drilling fire loss held to $700 in Utica Street home

Damage to C. T. Drilling residence at 507 Utica Street totaled about 700 after a blaze started in a clothes closet and burned through three main floor rooms. Firefighters contained the flames after dense smoke and a blaze filled the interior. Insurance covered Drilling’s personal loss of 200, while an appraiser valued the house at 300. A second roof fire at 1009 Grant Avenue at 0:25 am caused minor damage before fire crews quelled it.

C. T. Drilling Utica Street L. B. Park Grant Avenue

Mabel Archer and Etta Diana Brady Obituaries

Several obituaries list Mabel Archer of Sumner Street and Etta Diana Brady of Pasadena Cal, noting their deaths at home and hospital respectively. Details mention birthplaces dates and survivor relations among extended families, with burial or service arrangements pending.

German measles outbreak in Waterloo prompts quarantines

City health commissioner C. R. Thompson reports 47 measles cases since February 5 and 22 homes placarded in Waterloo. Twenty one more homes are under quarantine. Thompson says the epidemic is not cause for great worry, as German measles are mild and typically clear with 12 days of quarantine.

Waterloo Mesher C. R. Fhompson

West High Minstrel Rehearsal Tomorrow

A minstrel show rehearsal is planned for Thursday night in the Weats High school auditorium led by Earl Vre gilgus. Selected performers include Max Bolatle James Has Folgay Tong Sianier Ransom Stoberrt Petter and Ancis Deets with Salsane as interlocutor.

Weats High School Tingunerd Earl Vregilgus Tor Salsane Max Bolatle James Has Folgay Tong Sianier Ransom Stoberrt Petter Ancis Deets En Men

EY BGYO WIL TAKE GYPSY TOUR

Secretary Gad Tring announces a Y. M. C. A. activity tour for EY BGYO with 12 members by motorbus. The route spans Wisconsin regions including McGrevor areas and approximately 1,050 miles. Participants will camp, cook meals, and a tour supervisor oversees arrangements.

Gad Tring Lee Y. al Wild Life McGrexvor Wisconsin Godiuring Sam Maer Gadtfring M. R Panu Niagara Arts Mawanooth Cave Westdastou

John J. O'Connor Pioneer Iowan dies at 78

John J. O'Connor prominent pioneer of Black Hawk county and Cedar Township, member of O'Connor Brothers Elevator and Lumber, died at his home in Waterloo at 78 after years of illness following a stroke. He came to America from Ireland as a child, helped establish family businesses in Raymond and surrounding towns, and left a son John J. O'Connor Jr. He was active in Sacred Heart Church and the Knights of Columbus. The obituary notes his autobiographical efforts detailing the 1853 trek from Illinois to Iowa in an ox wagon.

Pve Borer Peer Paul Ale Onk Avenue Lop Olwee Osst Putt Tein Bernards Oklahoma Cis Tkin Wileman & Ginds Sonn F. O'Connor Hawk County Aunais Ina Ater Palm Kingsley Avenue Rayna Friends Ville John J. O'Connor John O'Connor America Ireland Illinois Black Hawk County Waterloo Raymond O'Connor Jim P. Jin Washburn Sammer Westgate Jesups Burdatte Cedar Township Unon Black Hawks County John Hardsips Stone Nebraska Maria Mutqueen John J O'Connor Kings Avenue Rr PW Irs Michael Nugent Auha Youngbiit Qunor Sacred Heart Catholic Church Order of Knights of Columbus Fami Sta Autobiograply Ilinois Budhaymor Uthle Lockford Til United States Iynard Waterlos Ine Cite Nens Gas & Weetrie Col Rew Davies East Park Presbyterian Church Oil City Maynard

Elect New Officers Tonight At Lodge Meeting

Witt 48 candidates for membership to be initiated and the annual election of officers scheduled. The meeting of Waterton Lodge tonight will be interesting with a large turnout expected. Officers elected will be installed the first Wednesday in April with special ceremonies and encertainment due to the amount of business before the lodge.

Witt Waterton Tudge Aout P. C. Ellis Wit B. DB Winter Riker

Cedar Rapids Pioneer Basket Team To Meet Local Quintet

Cedar Rapids Pioneer basketball squad will travel to Cedar Rapids on Saturday March 13 to face the local Paneer quintet in a spring meet. The meeting is announced by J. Apfring, boys secretary of the Waterloo Pioneers, with the regular visit set for Friday night.

Cedar Rapids Pioneer le J. 1 Apfring Thay Watterloo Ploneers Visi Cedar Rape

Lowans Prosper on Louisiana Rice and Oil Markets

Former Iowans prosper as Lakeland rice and oil plantations attract settlers near Lake Charles Louisiana. Bo Maynard of Central Iowa Power and Light Co reports on growth, noting large rice fields, Sulphur area sulfur extraction, and shifts from cotton to diversified agriculture. Maynard recalls former Waterlooians and mentions travel with Mrs Maynard and granddaughter Margaret Welch.

Louisiana Maynard Bo Maynard Soc Y Iawa Powey & Lig Co Lexasy Okhihomea Kane Sun

Iowa Highways Contract Bids Awarded in Ames

Iowa officials announced award of graveling and culvert contracts on primary Iowa No. 2 and No. 93 routes near Ames and Waukon. Companies such as Munson, Shadd L C, Repass Brothers, and Chris Nelson secured multiple projects totaling over $425,000 in expenditures with additional bids rejected or pending for grading and gravel work.

Ames la Martel Ioway Munson, Munson Fred Carlson Paving Company Decorah Allamakee Shadd L. C, Kimball Clear Bake Cutler County Repass Brus Repaiss Brothers J. G. Parattene Waukon Chris Nelson Oniata Cass Atlantic al, Miller & Sons Monroe Clark County Maluska Oskalansal Wuen Held Ate Construction Company Swea City Jones County Vianti- Cello Cascade M. &. T Hendrick, Scrantay Guthrie Center Mahaska Keokuk Marion

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