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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1924

Page

5

Statute to Stifle Pools Draws Tightened Provisions

Des Moines reports lawmakers consider drastic amendments to a proposed act aimed at unlawful discrimination, combinations, and trusts in commerce. The measure would-ban price fixing and monopolies, impose damages, and grant enforcement by the state agriculture department, with farm co-ops and labor unions excluded. It would also spell penalties for conspiracies and void contracts that violate the act. The article also notes a marriage bill in committee and budget items for consolidation and education.

Farmers' Co-Operative State Department of Agriculture Sis Gilchrist Reed Hale Baird Powers Elliott Clark Moen Senate House Consolidated Schools Iowa Child Welfare Commission

Mother Holds Back as Boy Dies in Home Fire

In Cedar Rapids on March 15 neighbors restrained Mrs. Arthur Sommers as she raced into her burning home to save her son George. The house collapsed minutes later. Firefighters faced rough roads and a trapped, unresponsive boy despite neighborly attempts to reach him.

Cedar Rapids Arthur Sommers George Sommers

F C Young Shows Slight Improvement After Illness

Frederick C. Youngs, critically ill at home since Sunday with hopbdic premmonia, shows slight signs of improvement this morning. Born in the war as a captain of engineers, he is partner at Moore-Young Construction and has overseen postwar work. His parents, Mr and Mrs G J Young, Woodbine, Jr., watched at his bedside as he had attended a game last Saturday in good health.

Frederick C. Youngs Sunset Road G. J. Young, Woodbine, Jr Young Uring Moore-Young Construction Company

Goodbye Prosperity Burlesque Show Sparks Mixed Reactions

A Waterloo burlesque and musical revue titled Goodby Prosperity drew a mixed reaction last night. Manager Heston criticized Marcus for a weak lineup while patrons debated vulgarity and pacing. the program promised pep but lacked a prima donna, clean staging, and sharp musical numbers.

Waterloo Marcus Waterloo Theatre Marcnus Heston Bro Treston Peevell

Childhood Ties Between Wilbur and Boonesboro Native

Edward A. Boggs of 231 Leland Avenue recalls growing up near Boonesboro Iowa with Curtis D. Wilbur who later became Secretary of the Navy. Boggs notes their schooling together, Wilbur’s 1888 Annapolis graduation, a California law career, and praise for President Coolidge’s pick of Wilbur.

Edward A. Boggs Leland Avenue Curtis D. Wilbur Curtis Aavgl Academy California Maly California ‘State Supreme Court Coolidge Navy

Court Session Delays Allow Zerg Entry at Clarinda

During a court session in Clarinda, Zerg reach occurs as runs are arranged to open passers and exit quickly. The scene describes rapid entry and departure surrounding the proceedings.

Zerg Clarinda

Farmer Brothers buy new 14 passenger bus for Shenandoah Clarinda route

Shenandoah Iowa March 1924 Farmers Brothers purchase a new 14 passenger bus to operate between Shenandoah and Clarinda and Shenandoah and Omaha. The bus is set to improve service and enable more residents to reach the county seat with ease.

Shenandoah Farmer Brothers Shesandoah Clarine Sheiandoah Omaha ClarInda

Religious bodies in U S report 45 457 366 members for 1923

The Christian Herald compiled figures for 1923 showing 45 457 366 communicants in the United States, up from 1922. Roman Catholics lead with 5 455 200, Baptists total 5 297 021, Methodists 8 622 834, and Presbyterians 2 462 557, among others, with Jews, Lutherans, Anglicans, and Disciples of Christ also listed in the denominational counts.

York United States The Christian Herald Disciples of Christ

Fickelberg Accepts Debate With Beck

Fickelberg accepts a challenge to debate Peter Beck in Easle township. He will argue that the No-trip plan better addresses economic and industrial problems than Brookhart or Sweet. The piece notes lingering Colorado stage lines and cites statistics on cancer deaths and national gift fees.

Peter Beck Easle Township Crockhart Fickelberg Brookhart Sweet

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