High Salaries On Railroads Attract Congressional Scrutiny
Washington insiders warn lawmakers, led by Rep James W Good, will probe railroad administration pay next session. Southern members allege large salaries and patronage, citing regional directors at 25 000, division heads at 25 000, with notable raises for Williams, Sherley, Carter, and others. Payroll projected to rise from 6.3 million to about 8 million yearly.
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Washington News Bureau
Waterloo Evening Courier
Washington, D. C
House
James W. Good
House Appropriations Committee
Railroad Administration
Congress
Hoke Smith
Georgia
Federal Trade Commission
Tariff Commission
Smith
Good
House Appropriations
Appropriations Committee
Tey
Themen
C. A. Proutt
Joan Skelton Williams
Divinkent
Federal Reserve Boards
Swager Sherley
Sherley
W. S. Carter
Firemen’s Brotherhood
Hines’ Organization
Idh
Teachers of West S c h o o l s Organize in Waterloo
Teachers of the west Waterloo district formed a teachers association at a post term meeting. Officers elected include Blanche Martin as president Bertha Obler as vice president Pauline Lichty as corresponding secretary Irene Berg as recording secretary and Miss Rownd as treasurer. A board of management will include grade representatives. Decide on state and national federation affiliation after a period of activity.
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West
Waterloo
Blanche Martin
Bertha Obler
Pauline Lichty
Irene Berg
Miss Rownd
National Federation of Teachers’ Organizations
East High Juniors Present A Couple of Milton Friday Night
East High juniors will stage their annual class play, A Couple of Milton, Friday at 7 30 in the school auditorium. Christine Corey directs the four act comedy set in New York City and a southern town named Opalooka Alabama.
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East High
New York City
Opaloopa
Ala
Christine Corey
East High School
Peter Oleson
Earnest O'Connor
Charlotte Hartong
Lyle Webster
Cecil Bruggemen
Fondainae Jameson
Gladyce Boxner
Cliford Collins
Graydon Nauman
Vesta Paul
Wilma Kenny
Paul McGehee
Carmella Calderwood
Edgar Harris
Low Twelve Club expands rapidly in Waterloo Masons
The Low Twelve Club, a funeral benefit plan begun in Waterloo, has already attracted 50 memberships by this morning and aims for 660 to 800 members soon. Members receive 400 dollars at death upon signing a receipt, with a 4 dollar membership fee and a 1 dollar death assessment. The plan, not insurance, offers instant, red tape free benefits regardless of age or financial status. applications may be signed by any Mason in Waterloo.
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Waterloo
Russell L. de Gon
Soldier Estates to Be Beneficiaries by New Insurance Form
The last legal obstacle to a new soldiers' insurance policy was removed when Attorney General Palmer ruled the treasury may pay insurance to estates of deceased personnel as well as named beneficiaries. The policy form was sent to Secretary Glass for approval and should be announced soon.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Palmer
Treasury
Glass
Barber's Customer Scalds Lead to Bottled Whisky Seizure
In Hammond Indiana on March 19 Steve Slonimerov proprietor of a one chair barber shop faced a court tale after he sprayed a customer with hot towel and offered tonic while the customer demanded liquor. Slonimerov admitted to bringing a cargo of whisky into the estate and confessed to G W Green of the department of justice.
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Hammond
Ind
Steve Slonimerov
Indian Harbor
Jongtomer
Steve
GW. Green
Department of Justice
Dandruff Cure Promises Glossier Hair With Arvon Compound
A newspaper feature touts a home remedy claiming four ounces of ordinary liquid arvon dissolved in nightly applications will completely dissolve dandruff and stop itching. It asserts results by morning and suggests repeated use to remove all traces, promising thicker, shinier hair at low cost.
Arbuckle Re‑elected President as East District Plans Free Textbooks
The East Independent district reorganized with J. W. Arbuckle re elected president and committees named for the year. Free textbooks will start in fall 1919, with a library card system to track books and uniform texts across East and West districts. Changes include Wentworth Smith Essentials replacing current arithmetics and Aldine speller.
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Board of Education of
East Independent District
Mary L.day
East High School
J. W. Arbuckle
EB. E. Peek
H. A. Boysen
C. A. Kish
C. F. Altstadt
J. R. Howard
C. A. Fish
B. W. Schuneman
BH. B. Peek
Election Board
Supt. C. W. Kline
Dyspeptic Makes Great Discovery
An advertisement touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as relieving indigestion gas heaviness and stomach distress enabling the consumer to eat anything with confidence. It claims widespread use in the United States and promotes a 50 cent box as a path to fear-free eating.
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Muart
Stuart
United States
School districts adopt new course changes for Mayne Light
The New Progressive series for music books will be added to the curriculum. Beard and Bagley histories will be taught. Language books for fifth and sixth grades will change. Future textbook updates require committee review from both districts and school superintendents for approval.
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Beard & Bagley
Americans Disabled in Ally Forces Gift Fund Aid
The federal board for vocational education announced it can offer training to American citizens disabled while serving with allied armies. Donations to a congressional gift fund enabled the program, and the board seeks veterans who were first to fight in allied service and were disabled.
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Associated Press
Washington, DC
Congress
Federal Board For
Supreme Court Reverses State Contempt Ruling in Heiber Case
The Iowa Supreme Court overturns the district court's contempt finding against L. C. Heiber, a Waterloo druggist, remanding for retrial. State agents testified liquor was sold by the drink, while Heiber and a clerk claimed the liquor was for own use or refrigeration. The court also reversed American Laundry Machinery Co. v Everybody's Steams Laundry, bankrupt, in favor of the state.
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Supreme Court
Attorney General's Office
High Tribunal
State
L. C. Heiber
Ian
Heiber
BE. J. Wenner
Helber
Herber
Waterloo
American Laundry Machinery Company
Everybody’s. Steams Laundry
Yanks Do Gas Masks
American soldiers with the Army of Occupation may discard steel helmets and gas masks as a new order allows storing them so they can be issued promptly if needed. Reuters dispatch notes troops had worn gear during the Rhine patrols and Coblenz bridge duties.
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Oblenz
Army of Occupation
Rhenish
Prussia
Rhine
Coblenz
What A Blessing What A Blessing Health Ad
A nostalgic health advertisement touts SALINOS as a bowel cleansing product. It claims most sickness stems from waste in the bowels and promises pleasant taste and prompt relief when taken with cold water each morning.
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Mexico
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O. K
L. O. Heiber
Lruthiful
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Repass Automobile CO
Ford Automobiles
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W. 3Rd & Cedar Sts
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Mallorys
America
Black Hawk Bank Bldg
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Pakorny
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Squibb
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