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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1920

Page

8

Price trends questioned by local clothier amid sporadic cuts

Waterloo merchant F M Beane argues that current price reductions in men s clothing are temporary and will not last. He cites higher costs and rising future delivery prices from jobbers, predicting an upward trend for tall woolens and broader deflation requires coordinated action by producers and retailers. He maintains profits shrink while discounts tempt buys but deplete stock.

F. M., Beane Scane Waterloo Seane

No Decision on Recess Reached by Republicans

Washington May 22 No agreement for adjournment or recess of congress over political conventions was reached today for the conference of Republican senators The only decision was to press appropriations and conference reports Senator Kenyon Iowa led a group favoring prompt action on the packer regulation bill He said he would support the program and try to call up treasure ahead of other bills If appropriation bills and other legislation in conference could be completed by June 6 adjournment might be possible

Associated Press Washington, D. C Congress Kenyon Iowa

Black Hawk Farmer Attacked by Bloodthirsty Hogs Near Dewar

William Anderson, son of county board chairman J. J. Anderson, was thrown by a horse near a pen containing 80 hogs weighing 500 to 600 pounds each. A passerby found him unconscious and he spent three hours awaiting help. He survives with injuries and uses crutches.

Wiliam Anderson J. J. Anderson William Anderson Dewar Mr. Anderson Anderson

First Junior Musical Held This Morning In Waterloo

The first junior musicale for grades one through eight in the city schools, under the Waterloo Community Music league, took place at the Plaza theatre. The program featured singing led by G. E. Turner and F. W. Wimberly on organ, a short talk by league president Harry Kiester, Mildred Maynard’s short stories, and a fan film courtesy of the Plaza theatre management. In Griswold Iowa Vernon Dean, a high school student, suffered a fractured skull when struck by a discus during practice. the thrower’s arm slipped as he hurled, Dean was unconscious for hours and sent home northeast of town.

Waterloo Community Music League Plaza Theatre G. E. Turner F. W. Wimberly Harry Kiester Mildred Maynard Plaza Theatre Management Pupit Tdiscy Griswold Vernon Dean Dean

City in Brief Ad Highlights Local Happenings

William Dixson was adjudged insane after theft of bicycles and sent to Independence. A joint Grace and First M. E. concert is set for 7 30 at Grace church. Keller family returned to Grundy Center after visiting Mrs Beekly. D M Anderson jailed in Kenosha case may be rearrested if released here. Fourth Fifth streets illuminate river wall with new electrolier lights, one globe per post. Mrs Henry Seebers attended Fremont G A R state encampment as Iowa delegate and toured Lincoln and Weeping Water. Pythian Sisters meet Monday May 24 with initiation program.

William Dixson Independence Grace M. E M. E Grace Church F. M. Keller Robert Grundy Center Fourth Fifth Henry Seebers Metropole Fremont Neb Seebers Iowa

Sending Booze by Parcel Post Must Cease

Waterlo o Postmaster M H Kelly announced liquor shipments by parcel post have practically ceased. He cited instances of bottles leaking in transit and parcels dripping strong smelling liquids labeled auto oil. Washington orders have directed confiscation to local hospitals, with penalties of 1006 dollars and up to two years in jail.

Waterloo Ireland M. H. Kelly Kelly Washington

Giant merger of churches effected by Presbyterians

The Associated Press reports that Presbyterians completed a major church unity merger with the Welsh Calvinistic Methodist church in Philadelphia on May 22. The union transfers 15,000 communicants to the Presbyterian church, adding 150 churches, 100 ministers, 600 elders, six synods and 16 presbyteries, with Welsh ministers granted the same privileges as Presbyterian clergy.

Associated Press Philadelphia Presbyterians Methodist Welsh Presbyterian Church General Assembly Presbyterian Church

Flesh Stripped From Bone By Tight Ring Mishap

Earl Richardson, 22, was removing a ring from his left finger while dismounting a lumber truck at Litchfield plant. The ring, worn six years and tight, pinched flesh so severely that amputation of the exposed bone was required. Anthony E. Tabor summoned a physician for Richardson. MARRIAGE LICENSES listed for several couples from Marshalltown, Waterloo, Brandon, and Des Moines.

Litchfield Manufacturing Company Edgar C. Litchfield Cettar Heights Earl Richardson Richardson E. B. Tabor

Repass Clark Company Enters Building Field

With permission to issue a quarter of a million in capital stock the Repass Clark Building company is officially launched by filing of articles of incorporation. There are 2 300 shares of 100 each, all common stock. C A Repass is president and C A Clark is secretary and treasurer.

Repass-Clark Building Company C. A. Repass C. A. Clark

Good Roads Week Ends With Community Boost

The Good Roads Week in Black Hawk county ends with praise for the Greater Waterloo association and the Good Roads Ship-by-Truck committee. About 535 loads of gravel, 802 tons, were hauled by 125 trips of big gas wagons and crews of 50 men daily, improving many miles of previously impassable roads. Meetings were held in Dunkerton, La Porte City, Hudson, Cedar Falls, and Waterloo, with numerous local business leaders taking part. The program closed with a parade and Lincoln Park program featuring Mayor Frisble and speaker G. O. Van Derveer, who urged faster road improvements for Iowa and the nation. Essay prizes for Black Hawk county students were awarded, including a four-year university scholarship for the top prize and cash awards to several winners. The итог urged continued boosting beyond the parade season.

Black Hawk County Greater Waterloo Association Dunkerton la Porte City Hudson Cedar Falls Waterloo Pick and Shovel N. W. Prishie Young Walter R. French Harry E. Tullar Paul Davis Ali W. Burch BE. Howard Burton EB. Wilson Carl Grings M. H. Kelly Lincoln Park Frisble E. F. MacDonough G. O. van Tetrveer Waverfly van Derveer Towa United States Simmons Marvel Adams Margaret Tate East High Initia Eldridee la Porte Warren’ Serri Orange Township Eurore -Gutknecht Dorathea Stone Dorothy Ghores Cedar, Falls Jewell Johnson West High Good Roads

Thrones Draperies of Former Kaiser Sold

Raw coal dust in miners lungs linked to German imperial era, with patient recounting severe coughing and recovery after Milks Emulsion. Newspaper clip notes General Electric Railway plant operation restored after earlier layoffs, amid broader dust exposure concerns. Named individuals: G H, Bunn, Terre Haute. Named places: Lynn Massachusetts New York Germany Terre Haute. Dates: May 22, 191? May 22.

The Associated Press New York William Germany Wilhel Hads Davin Faiz G. H., Bunn Th Ave 13Th &T Terre Haute Ind Mr. Bunn

Carranza Death Narrative Outline of Mexican Leader

A fragmented account traces Venustiano Carranza from rancher to governor of Coahuila and then president of Mexico, detailing his clashes with Huerta Villa Zapata and Obregon, the 1914 Torreón clash, battles over the capital, and his stance during U.S.-Mexico tensions culminating in his 1917 oath and neutrality pledge.

Coahuila Carranza Mexico Villa Torreon Huerta ABCG United States Buffalo Mexico City Spain Zapata Pascual Orozco Torreay Alvaro Obregon Obregon Aguascalentes Bene Obregon Villa-Zapata Carrante Mexican Congress

Milks Emulsion: Palatable Digestive Aid and Guarantee

Milks Emulsion is marketed as a pleasant inutritive food and medicine that restores bowel action without pills or physics. It promotes appetite, strengthens flesh, aids digestion, and helps resist wasting diseases. Sold in 60¢ and $1.20 bottles with a full money back guarantee after six bottles if not satisfied. Distributed by The Milks Emulsion Co. with broad advertising in the United States and abroad.

Milks Emulsion Co Haute Ind United States France Italy

Fragmentary War Ad Copy Mentions Gen Carranza and Saltillo

Fragmentary OCR text references General Carranza and Saltillo with scattered phrases about war and payment. Mentions a Miss Virginia Carranza and an advertisement style note. Unable to extract a clear event or date from the readable fragments.

Texas Arizona New Mexico United States Aetitus Japan Carranza Teraca OT. Onawar Saltillo IeteLphone Tors Virginia Carranza

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Merels Black Hawk Thomas J. Ferries Marshalltown Grace BE Vernatium Marshall_ town Toscan Frances Homan Water- CD Wree Eran Della Brower Ae Ferman G. Bower Brandon Frances van Skike Niels Gunnison Des Moines Johanne M. Hermansen L. BR. Bunn A. I. Bunn Denver Street Marysville L. R. Bunn Repass-Clark Company Throne Graperies Kaiser Lancels Lynn Mass General Electric Railway Company Candido Thrifty Waterloo Savings Bank Mary Marie Sunbeam Girl Just David Eleanor H. Porter Helen M. Grose Waterman Moresco de A. Foot Warwick Blark America Ideal Motor West Fifth Street Ompany Dar Ue Wennerres Epee Limited
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