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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1929

Page

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Rebels in Flight after Mazatlan attack failure

Mexico City dispatch reports the five day assault on Mazatlan ended with rebels retreating northward. General Carrillo cited 3,000 rebel force with 1,200 cavalry and 600 Mayo Indians, while casualties reached 58 rebels and 7 wounded among federal troops, with civilian deaths noted. General Calles aims to press into Sonora.

Mexico City West Coast Mazatlan Jaime Carrie William P. Blocker American Cousi Mazaty Jan Calles Sonora Garrillo Francisco Manzo Roberto Griz Generl Crug Manzo Carrillo

France Mourns as Foch Laid to Rest by Napoleon’s Tomb

France mourns Marshal Foch as his funeral passes Napoleon’s tomb route through Metz. President Doumergue walks behind the family as allied and French troops form a grand escort. General Pershing serves as pallbearer while troops, horsed artillery, and international officers accompany the six horse caisson during the Strasbourg monument salute.

France Foch Napoleon Doumergue Pershing Cavielia Italy Ceminck Belgium Reading Thore Lord Plumer Britain Strasbourg

Farm Problem Is Real Kiwanian Speaker Says

Smalling of La Porte City spoke at a Kiwanis luncheon at Hotel Russell Lamson, declaring a real agricultural problem driven by farmers' financial condition. He said the average farmer cannot store crops for favorable markets, cannot fund farm improvements, and cannot boost profitability due to insufficient financial backing.

Smalling la Porte City Kiwanis Club Russell-Lamson

United States Chamber leader cites savings and reach

John N. Van der Vries of Chicago told Waterloo Chamber of Commerce members that the U.S. Chamber of Commerce has driven the budget plan adopted in 1923 under Dawes, saving $250,800,000 in federal expenditures. He said Waterloo benefits by reduced taxes and described the chamber as the world’s largest business organization with 1,100 chambers and 600 trade associations. He noted Waterloo’s influence in national matters and compared Waterloo’s power to New York’s within the chamber.

United States Chamber of Commerce John N. van der Vries Chicago van der Vries Waterloo Chamber of Commerce Russell-Lamson United States Charles G. Dawes Waterloo Chamber of Commmerce Washington Chambers of Poommerce Chambers of Commerce Chamber of Commerce New York U.S

Federal Officer to Return Auto and Liquor Here

The Studebaker coach and 105 gal ons of alcohol seized during arrests at Cedar Falls March 11 will be returned to Sheriff Wagner once roads are dry. Deputy Parsons said through County Attorney Gwynne that he would not have seized the car on interstate transport charges had he known forfeiture proceedings would occur in the county.

Studebaker L. E. Schwanke H. P. Mason Cedar Palls Mason G. G. Parsons Fort. Dodge H. T. Wagner Parsons J. W. Gwynne Gwynne Ils County

Holland Requiem to Be Wednesday in Waverly Church

Funeral services for Mrs Dennis Holland, who died Monday at her Waverly Junction home, will be held Wednesday at St Marys Church. Born in Cork Ireland about 70 years ago, she was a longtime resident here. Survived by three sons Timothy John Mayme and Edward Watkins and three daughters Elizabeth Nellie Leary. Her husband preceded her in death. Also noted Burns in Plane Crash in Los Angeles where F Sumner Brown Jr 21 died from injuries.

Ida Fields Ida Elizabeth Fields Cedar Heights Wee Com- Counity Presbyterian Church J.A. Laurie Fields Waverly Maren Flir Fieneral Dennis Holland Waverly Junction St Marys Church Holland Cork Ireland Timothy John Mayme Elizabeth Edward Waterson Nellie Leary Dulbuque Los Angeles Cal F. Sumner Brown, Jr

Temperatures Forecast With Monday Extremes

Weather notes show Monday high near minus half a degree and Monday night low around a quarter degree. Text includes stray garbled lines and unclear codes.

Red Cross flood relief drives April applications and aid totals

The Red Cross sets April 1 as the final date to file for flood relief. Executive secretary Mrs. Genner B. Worthen reports 102 cases filed, 69 checked, with groceries and coal as chief needs. Case summaries describe homes damaged by rising floodwaters and extensive repairs. Salvation Army aid reaches twenty six families. Waterloo citizens fund groceries, fuel, and shoes, with plans to resume Riverview Sunday school.

Red Cross Genner B. Worthen Home Service Section Worthen Salvation Army George Watt Waterloo Relef Riverview Addition

Waterlooo Cityes Night Dinner Speakers and Smoke Ordinance

Henry A Wallace addressed the Employers night dinner of Men and Fratelli clubs at the Y M C A dining room. City Engineer Nathan Barber drafted a city ordinance declaring Waterloo smoke a public nuisance and appointing a smoke inspector and commission with penalties for violations. Funeral services for cafeteria operator Benjamin F Bishop set for First Presbyterian Church with Matonic rites. Pallbearers named Roger Growell W H Langlas C A Mors Harry D Simon Hope C Martin Ralph J Hoxie.

Henry A. Wallace Des Moines Y. M Roger Growell W. O H. Langlas C. A. Mors Harry D. Simon Hope C. Martin Ralph J. Hoxie

Plaintiff Loses Damage Suit By Directed Verdict

R T Parritt lost his 2000 dollar case for damages for personal injuries against Hammeth Burnham. jury trial in Judge W Hasner division. Verdict directed at close of plaintiff's evidence. Parrott claims defendant's car threw him near the curb at the west end of Fourth street bridge last May. Attorney Rits and Swisher represented parties.

R. TY Parritt Hammeth Burnham PR. W. Hasner Enuct Parrott Fourth Street Bridge Plaintiff E. Rits Parritt B. F. Swisher Burnham

Holy Week Services At Christ Episcopal Church

In observance of holy week Christ Episcopal Church announces morning communion at 7 30 and 10 o clock on Wednesday and Thursday with evening devotionals at 7 30 o clock A three hour watch service from noon to 2 o clock on Good Friday includes Meditation on the last words of Jesus.

Christ Episcopal Church Jesus

Jailbreaker Wilbur Irving Captured in Norton

Wilbur Irving, 34, formerly of Independence and Quasqueton, held at the city jail on charges of breaking jail at Norton, Kansas. He escaped Morton county jail recently then loitered in Wichita pool halls before being arrested after a stool pigeon tipped off Detective Ralph Davis. Local police predict a sentence of one to five years. Irving waives extradition hoping for leniency.

Wilbur Irving Independence Gquasqueton Norton Kan Irving Morton Ralph Davis Kansas

Washington Trip Increases Love of Country

Evans says Iowa Republicans who attended the presidential inauguration in Washington gained a deeper appreciation for the nation. He highlighted George Washington memorials at Mount Vernon and revolutionary documents, praising Washington’s adherence to justice and service to the people in a Canopus club talk at Hotel President.

Washington D.C W. T. Evans Third District Republican Canopus Club President Evans Herbert Hoover George Washington Mount Vernon

Bake Sale Benefit for Sick Waterloo Carrier Family

Proceeds from a bake sale at Golden Rule store next Saturday will aid the family of Sherman G Freeman of 1308 East Sixth Street West. The event is announced by L Jeppesen, Waterloo letter carrier. Freeman is confined to home with illness.

Golden Rule Waterloo Sherman G. Freeman Eixth Street L. Jeppesen Freeman

Belmont Court to rise on Belmont avenue at Conger Park

John G. Miller Construction starts a 20 unit apartment block in the 400 block of Belmont avenue near Conger Park. Belmont Court will cover the east side of Belmont from Mullan to Wellington with 20 units and room for a 4 car rear garage. Excavation began yesterday with estimated value around 76 thousand including fixtures.

Belmont Avenue Conger Park John G. Miller Belmont Mullan Wellington Belmont Court Miller Waterloo Elm Grove Terrace Miller Company Mullan Avenue Hillcrest Apartments Second Aten Streets

House Votes to OK Amendment for Road Bond Issue

The House debated a road bond measure amid multiple amendments and reversals. After votes and reconsiderations, the bill was defeated for a second time, with parties contending over primary road bonds and county debt limits.

House Raymond Johnson Kenkuk

Consul Says Rum Ship Within Rights

New Orleans March 26 British Consul General Henry Tam says the rum ship I'm Alone was within its rights in refusing to halt and did not violate the 12 mile treaty provisions. He prepared to forward his formal report to the British embassy in Washington after investigating the sinking by a US coast guard cutter.

New Orleans Henry Tam United States Coast Guard Washington

Ax Head From Early Waterloo Cabin Becomes Museum Relic

The six and a half pound ax head used by Waterloo township's first settler George W. Hanna to build a cabin in 1645 was handed to Henry W. Grout for display in the courthouse corridor. It later served Paul Davis’s store display after a fire, then disappeared and was recovered from debris. The tool measures 19 inches across the blade and eight inches in the neck, a rare artifact of Black Hawk county’s early construction.

George W. Hanna Waterloo Township Hanna J. ©. Hartman Henry W. Grout Black Hawk County Hanns Edith Knapp Frank Knapp Fourth Streets Paul Davis Davis Hartman

Mayors elected or re elected in numerous cities

Associated Press reports Monday results see J J Carroll re elected at Town City and George D Newcomb at Creston defending his seat. Mayors Pickens Burt Findlay others listed with several re elected for fourth terms. Cities like Algona Mason City Fort Madison Red Oak Jefferson Atlantic Eagle Grove Norwalk Marshalltown Ottumwa Boone Decorah Oskaloosa and Gedar Falls named new or returning leaders. A $12000 city hall proposal passed in Jefferson while Norway voters supported the anti oiling ticket and Marsden approved a $32000 school bond issue.

Ths Presa J. J. Carroll George D.’ Newcomb Creston T. A. Pickens R. W. Sayre Newton Paul Ambler Shenandoah Ve Co B. Findlay Fort Dodge Leroy BH Childs Red Oak Claud Jefferson D_ E Lyon E Knoxvillé Atlantic—Ray Trattier Eagle Grove Beer Norwalk Hall Marshalltown Aaron G. Gonaway Ottumwyn Edwin Oo Manning Boone Robert MecBinie Gedar Falls J. F. Gross Sac Clty J. B. Tourgee Decorah George Elackson Oskaloosa R. K. Davis Jefferson Wablers Norway Marsden

Mitchell May Be Engaged as Deputy Sheriff

H W Mitchell may join the county as an additional deputy sheriff. Sheriff H F Wagner seeks more help to keep deputy jailer Harry Allen at work full time. Mitchell told the board he served as a deputy in South Dakota and as a federal officer. The board postponed a decision until next Monday. Wagner currently has four deputies: Allen, Marguerite Saul, W F Dilworth and F A Robinson.

H.W. Mitchell Harry Allen Mitchell Board of Supervisors South Dakota Wagner Allen Marguerite Saul W. F. Dilworth Waterloo F. A. Robinson

Concrete Course Starts Tonight in Waterloo

Linton J. Murphy and W. M. Dinnagan, both of Iowa State College, Ames, arrived in Waterloo to open a short course on concrete tonight at 7 30 under the Waterloo Technical society. Over 50 contractors will attend in the municipal building council room. The main feature is the water cement ratio for new roads in Iowa by the state highway commission. A second session will follow tomorrow night at the same time and place.

Linton J. Murphy W. M. Dinnagan Iowa State College Ames Waterloo Waterloo Technical Society Iowa State Highway Commission

W Foote Injured by Car in Cedar Falls Incident

Cedar Falls March 26 local report states W W Foote 78 a veteran Rain bow drive gardener remains in C F hospital after being struck by a car operated by Howard Eggleston Waterloo last evening. extent of injuries undetermined at noon. Foote suffered injuries as the driver failed to see him crossing the drive. Also notes a life estate probate for Elen M Mosher of Waterloo with remainder among Mosher relatives. A divorce suit by Walter Singer against Marie R Singer filed at Independence cites custody of Alberta. Marriage licenses issued to Fred Myers and Lorena Brooks in Waterloo and Dubuque respectively.

Courier Cedar Falls W. W. Foote Rainbow Drive Foote Howard Eggleston Waterloo Artert Elen M Mosher Boson Fred M Ifetime Arthur A. Mosher Minnie Robbins Miller Orson J. Mosher Ra Radamar Walter Singer Marie R. Singer Independence Alberta

Cure dandruff for glossy hair with ARVON remedy

An advertisement promotes Arvon as a dandruff dissolving treatment. It claims applying four ounces at night will dissolve flakes, stop itching, and improve hair appearance by morning with continued use. It warns brushing or washing alone won’t help.

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