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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1926

Page

5

Hammill Sees Eastern Awakening on Farm Depression

Des Moines, Mare Lins governor Hammill stated that easterners recognize agricultural depression and call for relief measures. He urged equal treatment of soft industries with commerce and finance, and predicted a compromise bill from the House committee to address widespread farm distress and economic balance.

Des Moines Mare & Lins Aumerica Johny Hammill Shoe Middlewest Washington Lng Eople Hammill House Committee

Platinum finds in South Africa cover 2000 square miles

New York reports from the Mining and Industrial Magazine of South Africa describe a platinum belt spanning about 2,000 square miles from Waterberg to Lydenburg. The Waterberg district discoveries in 1923 led to Transvaal Platinum Ltd and rapid optioning of farmland. Prospecting across a belt north from Potgietersrust to Pietersburg spurred extensive mining development and the formation of large companies to exploit the new platinum fields.

New York Union of South Africa South Africa Times Waterberg Lydenburg Transvaal Johannesburg Transvaal Platinum, Ltd Dolph Erasmus Max Bauman Merensky A. F Potgietersrust Pietersburg Poiintatsrust Phatinithy Mine d

Two Men Burned In Dyeing Room Explosion

In the Pomasdeny laundry a dyeing room explosion caused by static electricity ignited steam lines. Two men sustained burns and were taken to St. Francois hospital while firemen stopped the blaze with released steam. Mil a Koch and another cleaner were reportedly present, with one man turning off a valve as the flames were fought.

Sdpenstey Mode Laundry Pourth Amatherwry Mila Koch Dainfool Patagline Seipor Todd Spe staHes Koeh Gre Tor Chewa Speustey Iidt Allie Vaid St. Francois Hospital O'Keefe & Towne Ambusiner

Blenny Steps Out Of Mayors Rage In Waterloo

On the eve of nomination filings for Waterloo city offices, March 27, Glen Tibbitts announces his bid for mayor amid speculation of an opposition slate. A. E. Glenny withdraws, citing business needs, while ex mayor J. R. Rector is seen as a potential rival.

Glenn Tibbitts Miyor Tibbitts Waterloo Tckets A. E. Glenny Fourth Street West Busine Glenny J. R. Reetor

Declam Entrants to Compete Friday at Janesville High

Declamation entrants from Waterloo West High East High Allison Hartford Janesville and Clarksville will perform Friday at Janesville High in the subdistrict contest. West High will be represented by Ralph Chil Craig Ellyson and Theodore Rehder. East High by Enaetha Kenyon. other schools include speakers from Allison and Hartford.

Janesville High Waterloo West High All High Janesville Ralph Chil Craig Ellyson Theodore Rehder Westigh Eneatha Kenyon East Hient Allison Hartford Anesville Clarkville Ahgee Orical Ralph Childs West 1 Aliigonstierd Keith Stapp Kens

Sisters Move Toward Building St Mary's School Home

Plans for a Sisters’ home and school extension at St Mary’s church are advancing after a four year vision. A council petition to acquire the alley beside Park er street between Boston avenue and Fourth street aims to ready the site. Rev. Pheodosius Plassmeyer says plans are not complete but the residence will be built next, aiding parish property growth.

Bt. MN Pourth Street Parker Street Boston Avenue Fourth Street St. Mary's Church Br. Pheodosius Plassmeyer

Cedar Rapids Interurban Schedule Changes To Aid Connections

The Cedar Rapids Interurban line will depart Waterloo at 1:15 PM, advancing 19 minutes to 1: - 1:15 PM. The adjustment aligns with Northwestern Chicago train timing, creating a 2:35 PM connection.

Cedar Rapids Waterloo Northwestern Chicago

Edelson Goes East on Extensive Buying for New Store

A. J. Edelson of the Edelson company prepares for a department store opening on Commercial Street in the former Paul Davis location. He left for New York on a buying trip and will stock the store with a complete new lot from New York Chicago and St Louis.

A. J. Edelson A.J. Edel ‘Son Company Commercial Street Paul Davis Mareh J New York Edelsi Chicago St. Louis

Newcomers Arrive as City Sees Spring Move In

Last week saw lively moving activity in the city with ten address changes logged by Russell DeGon, secretary of the Waterloo Revait reliants association. Thirteen new families moved in while one left, with listings for newcomers including S. Anderson, W. Armstrong, Rohlf, Ortman, Frank Dana, Paul Wrueger, Strempke, Ullrich, H. P. Rasmussen and Mrs. Blanche Hamilton among others.

Russell DeGon Waterloo Mullan West R. M. Ortman Park Road Frank Dana Lafayette Trie Fox Wellington

Sioux City linked high voltage line to serve multiple towns

A proposed high voltage transmission line by Sioux City Gas and Electric Co connects Storm Lake to Rutland, linking to Central Iowa Power and Light Co. If completed, Latimer and area will receive power from Sioux City during outages. Waterloo station can back up Sioux City territory. The line costs about 350,000 dollars and extends from North Riverside to Storm Lake, with additions to Plainfield Charles City Sheffield Rockford and Hampton among others.

Sioux City Gas & Mectric Co Storm Lake Ratinnad Drumbolitt County Lawie Power & Light Co Latimer Myranklin County Sioux City Sioux Cits Waterloo Oth Plainfield Charles City Sheffield Rockford Hampton Turkersbury Ientral Hne Storm’ Lake Rutland North Liverside No

Objections to Sewer Levies in Home Park Heard by Judge Stiles

Objections to assessments by the city for the construction of a sanitary and storm sewer in Home Park were heard today by Judge E.G. Stiles. The complaint by Al W. was presented, detailing the levy dispute and seeking remedies under municipal measure.

Home Park Stiles Hodge Stilesl Court AL W

Quick Relief for Rheumatics

Advertisement touts Rheuma as a cure for rheumatic pains and swollen joints promising quick relief. It claims rapid effects on kidneys, liver, stomach, and blood, with a money back guarantee if not satisfied, urging skeptical readers to buy from Druggists at a small price.

Nheuma Ciy Wantgler Bros. Rohtert Deus Co

Electrical assessment refers to district charges revealed

The assessor reported a total of 584 dollars on four parcels in the assessment district. Additional sewer district appeals mentioned include S. F. Potter, FL L. Towne, O. IT. Siveeney, H. M. Anderson, George Kress, R. A. Keller, Mrs. Anna B. Parks, Miss Anna M. Decker, Samuel Scott, John Joseph, and A. B. Nauman for later consideration.

Wiken S. Ff.potter FL L. Towne O. IT. Siveeney H. M. Anderson George Kress R. A. Keller Anna B. Parks Anna. M. Decker Samuel Scott John Joseph A. 2B. Nauman

Bovenizer and Hicks wed in Marshalltown ceremony

Mr and Mrs G E Bovenizer were married Sunday by Rev W Clewerth at the Methodist Episcopal church in Marshalltown. The couple, formerly Adelaide Hicks of Des Moines, plan to reside at 224 Irving Street and will arrive in Watersloo this evening.

G. EB. Bovenizer Wooo. Clewerth Methodist Piscopal Church Marshalltown Watersloo Irving Street Bovenizer Adelaide Licks Des Moines Vovenizer Railway VY. MM

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Aimed at Liver Bowels Relief

A well known Ohio physician Dr Edwards for 17 years treated many women for liver and bowel ailments with a recipe of vegetable ingredients and olive oil named Dr Edwards Olive Tablets. They are advertised as a normalizing laxative to cleanse the system. Prices are 15c and 30c.

Dr. & M. Edwards Dr. Edwards

Correction Demands on Mrs Martin Walsh Death Report

In Greene March 6 letter to editor corrects a March 5 Greene item misreporting Mrs Martin Walsh of Gary Indiana as literally starved to death. The letter states she died March 1 at 11 a.m. after a visit from relatives. children did not keep a vigil for a day, and the death was properly reported with no such hunger claim.

Greene Martin, Walsh Gary Ind Martin Willish Intta

Modest Police Officer Encounters Hidden Alcohol Cache

An AC policeman on the street spotted elvish modesty in a Victorian era scene. He observed a woman in wide Dowling skirts concealing a five-gallon cargo of alcohol beneath the garments.

Girl Scouts and Campfire Girls Unite for Healthy Womanhood

National organizations promote wholesome development for girls. Mothers are urged to support girls with Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a trusted aid. Mrs. Alice Louthan of Jonarleston, Illinois, endorses it for teen daughters. Chicago report notes women advocate modern improvements over old styles.

Girl Scouts Campfire Girls Lydia Pinkham Alice Louthan Jonarleston Chicago Wen

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