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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1927

Page

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Sapiro Tells Of Gov t Loans To Build World Co op

Federal court heard Agron Sapiro describe a global farmer cooperative scheme to control prices for wheat and other crops. He said the plan envisioned a single organization for the world market, though cotton was deemed not feasible. Ford’s accident delayed his testimony.

Federal Building Detroit Mich Agron Sapiro Janes A. Teod Missouri Henry Lord Sapire Sapiro Ford World Farm Henry Ford Asa Reed Saptiro Co-Operative King Reix Skread Sapir Baruch Ipiro Il “Reed Ito Associa

Ford Dynasty Leader In Car Crash Mystery

Police seek clues after Henry Ford dies in a car plunge with officials denying a murder plot. Ford, unconscious then recovering, exposed to drizzle that may have caused pneumonia. The driver in a special gear-shift car escaped with a bent fender. Ford Motor Co personnel removed the vehicle.

Auto King Jay Ford Company Ford Wes Altho Polies

Peril of Americans in Interior China Grows

Contingent page one report describes rising dangers for Americans abroad in interior China. Refugees seek shelter inside International settlement barriers as unrest and hostile actions by mobs toward foreigners continue.

Interior China Nanking bin Peas Peek

Critic Ruins Coolidge Caricature at Waldorf Exhibit

In New York on a March night a wax sculpture of President Coolidge was knocked to ruin at the Waldorf exhibition. Guards report a letter threatening to smash the statue by telepathic power, criticising its portrayal of the president.

New York President Coolidge White House the Waldorf Louis Hidalgo Hotel Waldorf

Bank Bandits Surrounded After Arkansas Robbery

A detachment of Arkansas National Guard troops and a posse of over 100 men surrounded a woods between Jasper and Russellville where four bank robbers hid after the Newton County bank heist. Ed Foreman, the fourth bandit who allegedly confessed, was in jail as locals had mob violence efforts thwarted. three other suspects from Kansas City and Joplin were involved in the daylight robbery at dawn Tuesday, with one bandit forcing the cashier to surrender. Foreman, from Fort Smith, aided the plan and was captured near Jurton.

Jasper Ark UPI Arkansas National Guard Russellville Newton County Ed Foreman Blackie Monroe Joe Martin Kansas City Sandy McGehee Joplin Foreman Fort Smith Jurton

Radio Vision By Sound Promises Eyes To World Events

Washington April reports outline C Francis Jenkins claiming a forthcoming radio vision device will let listeners see events as they hear them. He envisions synchronized audio and images from broadcasts, with viewing possible via special receivers within months.

Washington, D.C C. Francis Jenkins United Tress Today Jenkins

Tordera Afire Off Gibraltar Needing Assistance

A Spanish steamer Tordera with many troops aboard was afire off the Velas Gomera rocks today. The Guastina rushed to aid after receiving an SOS. A Lloyd dispatch from Gibraltar reported the incident.

London Oamarch Veles Gomera Rocks Lloyd Gibraltar Guastina

Fragmented OCR puzzle with scattered names and dates

A garbled OCR piece asks for names, dates, and officials from a long historical event. It references a presidential figure, a poet, and various dated clues but provides no clear, readable facts suitable for direct extraction. The readable content is minimal and fragmented across lines.

Senate Passes Bill Cutting Delinquent Tax Total

Statehouse, Des Moines. March 31. A legislative item aims to reduce the total of delinquent taxes with a slated action to be passed, addressing the tax assessment and timing, amid debate on statewide delinquency relief and related fiscal notes.

Senate

Local Paper Tees Off Over Irregular Beer Laws

Fragmentary OCR notes indicate confusion over beer law changes and enforcement, with references to fines, licenses, and retailers. The readable pieces mention regulatory authorities and possible compliance issues facing taverns and markets. Further details are unclear in the damaged text.

Senator Brookhart Criticizes Coolidge Veto On Farm Bill

State House Des Moines March 31 Senator Brookhart accuses President Coolidge of blocking the McNary Haugen farm relief bill as a veto of farmers rights and the GOP platform. He says the bill was refined by business groups to meet minimal demands and that the president offered no constructive help.

State House Des Moines Coolidge United States Smith Wi .Brookhart Iowa House Senate Sam Congress Grookhart Treasury

China Missionary Sees No Lasting Damage to Work

Mrs S E Liljestrand wife of the West China Union University medical college dean said missionary work in China could improve after the current revolution ends. She travels from Peking to Syracuse with four children en route to join her husband, noting anti foreign unrest mostly targets propaganda and not missionaries. Rev Paul Johnson and Dr Liljestrand have past ties to M M A Waterloo.

China S. E. Liljestrand Liljestrand Medical College West China Union University J. E. Johnsson Prospect Boulevard Syracuse N. Y Paul Johnson

Stronberg Home Injury After Engine Slippage

An N Vay examination of Earl Stronberg at 217 Lewis Street found no broken bones after he slid from an engine in Illinois Central shops yesterday. He was removed to his home from St Iraac’s hospital.

N-vay Earl Stronberg Lewis Street Illinois Central St. Iraac’s Hospital

Funeral services set for Mrs Irene McMillan

Mrs Irene McMillan died last Thursday at West Path Beach Florida. Funeral services will be at 2 pm Sunday at the Wisber chapel with Rev J Paul Vincent and Rev W P McCormick officiating. Burial will be in Elmwood. A former Waterloo girl she was once assistant cashier at the dames Black Dry Goods company. She arrived here today with J T Kendricks, Waterloo, a brother. A diphtheria attack five years ago left her in poor health which developed into heart disease. A report of death by own action was incorrect.

Irene McMillan West Path Beach Fla Wisber Ghanel J. Paul Vincent East Park Presbyterian Church W. P. McCormick Westminster Presbyterian Church Elmwood McMillan Waterloo Dames Black Dry Goatis Company JT. &. Kendricks

Died at Local Hospital Charles T Killerlain of Clermont

Charles T Killerlain of Clermont Wisconsin died at a local hospital today after a brief illness. He was born September 2, 1884 in Clermont and was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Willerlain. He leaves a widow and ten brothers and sisters. The body is at the funeral home awaiting funeral arrangements.

Charles T. Killerlain Clermeont Win Clermont Killerkiin Airs Timothy Willerlain Old Seillers Wide Oweefe & Trawne Merbuary Pancoments

Funeral services for EJ Morris set for Tuesday

R. D. Morris funeral services for EJ Morris who died Monday afternoon at the county hospital will be at 2 90 p.m. tomorrow from the Hileman and Candi chapel. Burial will be in Mayview. His daughter Mrs. Fred Hansen of Milwaukee Wisconsin is here for the funeral.

R. d. Morris

Kortick rites set at Immaculate Conception for deceased

Funeral blessing for John Kortick will be held Friday at Immaculate Conception Church. Kortick died Tuesday night at his home in Piuksen.

Jon Kortick Oo A. Om John Kortick

Unclear OCR: candidatos in St. Josephs parish election

Fragmentary text from an OCR of St. Josephs parish content references candidates and events. Readable items include mentions of parish and a vote or election context but names, dates, places, and actions are obscured, yielding no clear outcome or entities to summarize robustly.

Pretty Princess Juliana to Wed Royal Suitors Limited

Juliana of the Netherlands will turn 18 on April 30 and soon marry. Potential husbands include Prince Knud of Denmark and Prince Sigvard of Sweden, while several German and Belgian connections are unlikely. Juliana will study economics, politics, and history at Leiden University to prepare for future imperial duties in the East Indies and Europe.

The Hague Marth Juliana House of Orange-Nassau Europe Olaf Norway Mitches Charles Albert Belgium Orange-Nassau Knud Christian Denmark House of Orange-Nasgsau Sigvard Sweden Lennart Wilhelm of Leyden University East Indies

East High to Host Music Contests in District Event

East High displays in district music contests with Junior High orchestra of 100 pieces and grade-school ensemble of 75 pieces performing tonight and tomorrow. G T Bennett leads the East High program with judging by N I McCreary Edward Kurtz and Alta Freeman from Teachers College. Winners of first places will receive special East High letters.

East ‘High West High East High G. T. Bennett N. I. McCreary Teachers College Edward Kurtz

Drunkards Lead City Court List in March 1926

Ernest W. Koepke, clerk of the court, reported there were 22 intoxication cases in March police court. Traffic violations ranked second with 21 cases, and police court saw 65 total cases that month, including 31 traffic violations and 19 intoxication cases. One dollar police court cases noted.

Ernest W. Koepke

Harding to Address Y's Men on Waterway Project

William L. Harding of Des Moines, ex governor, will address Y's Men in the Y.M.C.A. dining room April 13 on the St. Lawrence Mississippi Waterway. Guests from Rotary Kiwanis Lions and Canopus clubs invited to attend.

William L. Harding Des Moines Town Y's Men‘s Club Y, Alc. A St. Lawrence-Mississippi Homer Albright Rotary Kiwanis Lions Canopus

Outdoor Advertising group re-elects officers and site

The Outdoor Advertising association of Town re-elected all officers at its closing meeting. Council Bluffs was chosen as the 1928 convention site. Officers named: J. K. Stewart, Clinton, president. A. J. Busby, Waterloo, vice president. Fred K. E. Trainer, Ackley, secretary. Ebert Wayton, Centerville, treasurer.

Ames Outdoor Advertising Association of Town Council Bluffs J. K. Stewart Clinton A. J. Busby Waterloo Fred KE. Trainer Ackley Ebert Wayton Centerville

Lions Club Tour of Y W C A Highlights Service

Members of the Lions Club gathered at the YWCA for a noon luncheon in the gym served by the cafeteria. Several girls spoke on departments and the employment drive noting 687 employed among 2007 YWCA members and 480 girls placed last year. A 30 girl girl preserves group led a follow the Gleam procession with lit tapers on a tour of the building.

Lions Club WY. WI CL Ua C1 Altstaer VY. Wocal Gooey W. Shade Gom. Chavretaen

Professor Incites Insect War In Northwest

Seattle, March report describes a four year clash between earwigs and parasitic tachinid flies imported from Europe. Professor Trevor Isincaid of the University of Washington advocates using these natural enemies to curb the earwig pest after poison baits failed. The battle moved from laboratory tests to field trials with earwigs proving stubborn in both settings.

Seattle Wash Pacific Northwest Trever Isincaid University of Washington Europe

Aviator Builds Hangar on Hudson Road

John Cable, aviator, began construction this afternoon on a 3S acre field near the William Aklingauman farm, two and one half miles southwest of Waterloo on the Junction road. The hangar will house one plane for training students, carrying passengers, and aerial photography. He leased the field for an indefinite period and plans to open the flying field in about 10 days. Cable carried 332 passengers last year, flew 30,000 miles, and trained six student pilots.

John Cable William Aklingauman Waterloo Cable

Boy with 19 holds rattlesnake capture record

Brattleboro Vermont March 31 11 year old Touglas Cain famed ski jumper proves record rattlesnake hunter with 16 live snakes captured on Mount Wantastiquet New Hampshire opposite Brattleboro. He killed three raiders the day before bringing total to 12 and earning NH bounty. Largest snake four feet long with 15 rattles.

Brattleboro Connecticut Valley Touglas Cain Mount Wantastiquet New Hampshire Vermont Cain

March fires report records Waterloo damages

A 1926 summary reports sixty nine fires in Waterloo during March causing 8720 dollars in damage. Fire thief Jay Tiler is noted in the summary, which also mentions 70 fires with damage of 4 BST.79 in March 1926.

Waterloo Marreh Jay Tiler

Marriage Licenses Issued in Edgard and Nearby Areas

Marriage licenses were issued to Edgard Vlovd and Waverive .22 nit McCromsey, Weiwerly JS Hore Tyare Chark in Worteriog on the 20th. The Waters district recorded several entries, including P " WAL pa yeceeseeste besaeens verveme, reflecting local civil registrations.

Edgard Vlovd Waverive McCromsey Weiwerly Worteriog Waters

Combustion Experts Uphold Iowa Coals and Call Them Very Good

Iowa City March 31 Combustion engineer T A March Chicago told the Iowa power conference at the University of Iowa that Iowa coals burn easily and with fewer difficulties than eastern anthracites He noted past 25 years of practice offer little engineering reason for this but acknowledged economic and supply hurdles Flem ing of the university mechanical department cited the higher freight costs and a price gap favoring Western Kentucky coal for Iowa City consumers: $2.80 per ton freight on domestic Iowa coal versus $1.60% on Kentucky coal and $4 mine price for Iowa coal versus $3.52 for Kentucky coal suggesting a regional economic handicap for Iowa coals.

Towa City T.A. March Chicago Iowa Power Conference University of Towa S. P. Ieming Mechanical Engineering Iowa Coal Towa Western Kentucky Iowa City

Five More Men Sign for BNA B'rith Lodge Charter

Names of five Waterloo men added to the charter of Waterloo Lodge Independent Order Bnai Brith to be organized Sunday night in Stowen hall. They are Krensky Reinstein Dave Siesel Lot Albgnase and Greenberg bringing charter membership to 41.

Waterloo Waterloo Lodge Pbonai B'rith Stowen Hall Krensky J. Reinstein Dave Siesel Lot Alb Gnase J. Greenberg

Bank Debits and Financial Totals for Waterloo Week

Waterloo bank debits for the week ending March 29 2927 totaled 34 070 758 00 with a corresponding week at 4505 063 00. The report lists debits by date and instrument readings and shows prior week totals, chattel mortgages and mortgage summaries.

Waterloo Bank Waterloo Windan O Oceans Gto Sas Tiot Instruments Voir Tnt Peean Thors Saber TGV

Vitamin source found nearly traced to its origin

New York news reports a breakthrough on the antirachitic vitamin. Researchers led by Alfred Hess and associates in New York London and Gottingen identify ergosterol as the active allied substance activated by ultraviolet light to prevent rickets. This concentrated form promises a less nauseating alternative to cod liver oil and improves bone healing in tests.

New York Tiang Europe Alfred I. Hess College of Physicians and Surgeons Columbia University Hess Drs. 0. Rosenheim T. A Windaus Gottingen

Birds Have Magnetic Sensibility in New Book

London report on Frances Pitt's Animal Mind questions a special homing instinct in pigeons rooks cats and dogs. Pitt argues homing ability rests on memory education and land familiarity rather than innate impulse, while noting migratory flights rely on instinct and night travel. The piece raises whether birds sense magnetic fields acting as a compass.

London Frances Pitt

Garbage Wagons Start As Warmer Weather Arrives

Mayor Glenn A. Tibbitts says garb age collection will begin with warmer days as fires in furnaces lessen. He notes it is economical to burn garbage in winter and promises better service than last year. A demonstration by Simplex Trower is advertised at 214 East Main from 2 to 3.

Glenn A. Tibbitts

Man Marries West Teacher Faces Contract Termination Rule

A new clause in forthcoming contracts for the West Independent School District states that if a teacher marries before or during the designated school term, the contract is automatically terminated. The rule does not apply to currently married teachers and would not affect them.

West Independent School District

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