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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1925
Page
2
United Press reports Edward Harley defends President Coolidge for practicing personal and national economy. Harley argues budget success and lower taxes help buyers, urging business leaders and families to emulate the president's thrift to foster long term prosperity and avoid war profit excess.
Osage Iowa May 12 Dr W H Keller of Osage pleaded guilty to seduction and received a ten year sentence at Fort Madison He faced three charges including a Mani act violation based on a 37 year old from Witnois who was brought to work on his farm The excerpt also notes another man Jack Deegan Riceville pleaded guilty to a rape charge from a young woman of Riceville
London reports contracts let for 16 new air dromes nationwide as part of an expanded air defense system. The plan creates defense zones with ground London ferried by night and day fighters and heavy bombers. Additional airdromes will launch aircraft to attack raiders before reaching the coast and support long range bombing against enemy air bases.
A fire alarm rang at 9 00 pm causing slight damage and roof sparks. The incident appears linked to a prank and the origin shields under investigation. Authorities say the event will be insured and assessed by insurers and the local fire department.
Archaeologists report finds from the ancient kingdom of Kish including a horse shaped toy rattle dated to 2200 B.C. and a palace with a 70 foot hall, columns, a throne room, and fortified walls. The discoveries suggest earlier development of domestic animals and architecture than previously thought.
President Coolidge shuns 10 cent cigars and ponders higher priced brands. Charles Willes of the Ohio society says a visitor found him enjoying an 11 cent smoke at the White House. A few days later Sammond sent a box of expensive cigars and Trammond noted the president smoking an 18 cent brand. The president joked he does not want to spoil his taste for prunes.
United Confederate Veterans plan its thirty-fifth reunion in Dallas with about 4 000 members and 16 000 Sons of Veterans attending. The event runs May 13 to 23 at Fair Ground Park with 20 bands to lead the parade and accommodations being arranged for visiting veterans.
Tallahassee March 12 A bill in the Florida senate proposes a state western coastal highway from Miami to Pensacola. The route would follow the Tamiami Trail to Tampa then continue along the west coast through Clearwater Crystal River Cedar Keys and Hampton Springs. It would connect with State Road 10 into Tallahassee and extend south to St Marks Apalachicola Port St Joe Panama City Milton then join State Road 1 into Pensacola.
Rotterdam Netherlands May the annual report of the Netherlands Shipowners Federation notes slow clearing of the European horizon and hopes for Dawes plan aid to boost buying power of central European nations. It says freight markets demand extreme economy as foreign competition remains keen with Dutch American and English rates the highest, doubling German or Italian rates, squeezing shipowners profits.
Paris May 12 The French cabinet backed Briand’s two notes to Germany. One reply aligns with the German security pact offer, the other sets disarmament terms before Cologne evacuation. The plan aims to have key treaty provisions met in months, with supervision to pass to the League of Nations.
A damaged OCR fragment touts a device described as a woolen protection item for the home. It references a laser atomizer in a bottle, claiming ease of use with a pump action and a single finger operation, with unclear branding and context.
A damaged passage notes discussion of a security pact with France and Germany east boundary, with Shand's reply planned to keep the topic alive. It also reports Leland B. Johnson and his mother Mrs Johan Caldwell leaving for Boston, Massachusetts, with Caldwell remaining in Boston.
A quick home method suggests dissolving blackheads using calonite powder mixed with water. Apply a small amount on a hot wet cloth and rub briskly, then wash off to wash away residues and free pores.
A Forest City Iowa letter claims dramatic health recovery after using Lydia KH Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The writer says a prolonged illness and back pain eased, enabling her to work and care for an eight month old daughter. She endorses the product and offers to answer inquiries.
The text recounts Dr. Rick Pierce’s early medical study in Cincinnati graduating in 1862 and practice in rural districts before moving to Truttato New York to establish the World's Dispensary. He promoted Doctor Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and Favorite Prescription for women, claiming broad nationwide sales and health benefits, urging readers to obtain tablets or liquid and advertise through Pierce’s Cituie Buffalo KY mailing.
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