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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1920

Page

13

All In Prices Not Imminent For Cotton Goods

Paul Davis of the Davis Dry Goods Company said there is no real chance for permanent price drops in cotton goods. He cited a shortage of supply, busy mills, and orders behind shipments, noting only possible decreases via imports while exports currently overbalance shipments.

Iqaded Paul Davis Davis Dryads Company Tex Fe Mills North South Carol Mr. Davis United States Davis

Boy Scouts To Observe Anniversary Week In Waterloo

Ray Short, local Boy Scout leader, announces plans to expand scouting in Waterloo with tenderfoot exams at Sacred Heart academy this afternoon and a new troop organized at First Baptist Church tonight Eugene Reed leading. A canvass will gauge non affiliated boys for recruitment as Boy Scout week runs May 30 to June 6 nationwide with outdoor activities planned.

Ray Short Waterloo Sacred Heart Academy First Baptist C Eugene Reed Mr. Short Boy Scouts of America

Weather Delays Town Farm Work

Des Moines May 19 Weather conditions hindered farm work in the week ended May 18. Sunshine averaged 35 percent, rainfall two inches, and temperatures two degrees below normal. Fruit trees were in bloom in central Iowa, spring crops slow to progress, and much corn planting remains.

Des Moines Weather Bureau de- Ament United States de Ninent of Agriculture

Swine Experts to Visit Black Hawk Pig Club

Iowa State College experts Beresford and Day will visit the Black Hawk County Pig Club next week with county agents Burger and Moeller. They will tour townships to meet current and former members, view pigs, and encourage other members. The Cedar Valley Fair association funds the club, which aims to expand membership dramatically in coming years.

Iowa State College Ames Messrs. Beresford Day A. A. Burger and . C. Moeller Cedar Valley Fair Association Sven

Water Community Music League to Meet at Public Library

The Water Community Music League plans a Thursday night meeting at the public library to complete its organization and arrange a summer musical program. President Ary E Kiester will outline selections for an opera to be staged later in the season. Memorial Day address will be delivered by J C Murtagh on May 30 in Elma.

Music League Water@ Community Music league Public Library East Ary E. Kiester J.C. Murtagh Elma. In Trussel Lamson Hotel Lowe Bros. Company

Eggs High to Watch Dolan Exhbits at Majestic Theater

Shorty Dolan a noted boxer, humorist and war veteran plans vaudeville shows at the Majestic Theater Thursday through Saturday with a possible Sunday encore. He warns audiences not to expect high priced favors as he performs behind a screen, promising entertaining stunts from his varied career.

Martin (Shoarty) Dolan Veader Majestic Theatre Shorty Cherry Sisters Dolan Iowa Black Hawk Division France

Rev H C Boyd Returns From A M E Conference

Rev H G Boyd pastor of the African Methodist Episcopal church has returned from the general conference in St Louis held May 1 to 18. Five bishops were elected and Episcopal districts rose from 15 to 18. Delegates worldwide attended the session with a large number present. New bishops were assigned to South and West Africa, South America and the southern states.

H. G. Boyd M. EB St. Louis Rev. J. Boyd South West Africa South America

Federal probe of Bill Posters advances with Clyne

Chicago May 19 District Attorney Charles F Clyne heads to Washington to probe the Bill Posters association once dissolved by Judge Landis. He cites complaints that the group with 6000 branches may resume activity while an appeal to the Supreme Court remains pending.

Assorhated Presss Chicago Charles F. Clyne Washington Bill Posters’ Association Landis Clyne Supreme Court

Labor Board Denies Yardmen’s Petition

The United States Railway Labor Board refused to hear wage petitions from John Grunau president of the Chicago Yardmen’s association and other strike leaders. Judge R M Barton stated the board will not entertain disputes unless authorized by law and in compliance with board rules.

Associated Press Chicago United States Railway Labor Board John Grunau Chicago Yardiman's Association National Railroad Brotherhoods R. M. Barton

Houston Opposes Soldier Bonus Legislation

Secretary Houston of the treasury declares opposition to any soldier bonus bill “however financed.” He warns it would saddle the treasury with new financial obligations and urges Congress to seek additional revenue to cover current government expenses.

Washington, D. C Houston The Treasury Fordney House Ways and Means Committee Congress

Deaths and funerals in Waterloo area obituaries

Funeral services for Henry Neiple were held at 2 p m in Elia Hileman Gindt chapel with Rev J Olson officiating. Burial in Fairview. Neiple born Sept 5 1785 in Somerset County Pa later lived in Washington Ill Waterloo Rawlins Kan and North Dakota. Survived by widow and son and five brothers. Mrs Mary Wilder died at her daughter's home and funeral planned at her son Burrell Wilder's in La Porte City. Marriage licenses issued include Youngblut Jacobs Griffith Evans Murrey Rose McCreary and others with service at First M E Church and interment in Greene Ta.

Heiple Henry ¥. Neiple Elia i Hileman & Gindt J. Olson Fairview Beulah N. D N. S. Heiple Mr. Neiple Somersett County Washington, Ill Waterloo Rawlins County Kan North Dakota Martha Reynolds J. W BE. W J. T Dewar Maynard Mary E. Wilder Mary . Wilder William Lubb Wellington Street la Porte City C. Be, Luce St. Paul's M. B. Church Burrell Wilder Burrell Bert Arthur Paducah Tex R. Bonds Stanton Ida Wilder Victor Frank Youngblut Gilbert- Ransom Padmatier Ville Ransom Pat- Lillian B. Jacobs Ernest L. Griffith Western Avenue Floy Evans Flw. Court Joseph Ross Murrey M. E. Church Anna Rose McCreary

City in Brief Highlights Local Notes Across Town

Mrs Jenna Mt Swakuta returns from a week in Chicago. Roy Hartong seeks a good bicycle after it was stolen from a residence porch. Storm minorly disrupts Iowa Tele phone lines with 18 cases of trouble and 0.45 inches of rain reported. Brick work begins on the east fire sub station due to prior delays. A carload arrives. Bol veterans group meets at Memorial hall to discuss topics. Waterloo attorney George W Dawson named as a board examiner with June bar exam prep duties.

Jenna Mt. Swakuta Chicago Roy Hartong Ninth Street Iowa Telephone Company Blinny Bol All War Veterans’ Organization Bolo Club George W. Dawson Waterloo Supreme Court Mr. Dawson

House Promises Action on Peace Resolution

Republican leaders in the House agreed to accept the Senate peace resolution as a substitute for the House resolution and tentatively plan to bring it up for final action in Washington D C.

Washington, D. C House Senate

H G Van Pelt to speak at Shelbyville banquet

Hugh G. Van Pelt will travel to Shelbyville Kentucky to be a principal speaker at a banquet at the Allen Dale farms following a sale of thoroughbred Jerseys. The event is expected to be a major cattle affair of the year.

Hugh G. van Pelt Shelbyville Allen- Dale Farms

Remodeling Projects Noted for Caulstock Bryant and Marlein

Emily A Caulstock at 7 Culler and T Rex Bryant at Norwood Risnen 207 Randolph street undertake remodeling while Frank Marlein at 709 South street adds a garage with a 2000 dollar budget.

Emily A. Caulstock Culler T. Rex Bryant Norwood Street Auk Risnen Randolph Street Verver Frank Marlein South Street

Fractured Scene Describes Unclear Local Incident

The readable fragments depict a disrupted setting with mentions of a vehicle, a bridge, and local figures such as Mrs Gis in Wilerton. Details are garbled but suggest a tense moment involving a tilted car and responders over a period of weeks, with references to trucks and a fire.

Wall Anderson Wilterton Mocilas

You See Us REE MACMIBIH Minnesota Community Notice

Local notice invites readers to report sightings and share information about towns in Minnesota and nearby areas. It asks for names and addresses of anyone seeking a city or home, promising payment for tips. The message also hints at forming a land project and coordinating with local authorities.

Tows Minnesota Wikron King North South Paketa

Allen and Gallup Operate Theatre on Sycamore Street

C M Allen and L E Gallup operate across street from Promise Theatre on Sycamore Street ground floor No 607 Mhene Liat remains listed in records.

Offiat Across Street Promise Theatre Sycamore Street

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