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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1926

Page

6

Hoatzin bird expedition aims to bring living specimens home

Philadelphia explorer Roddolphe de Schauensee plans to transport about two dozen hoatzin birds from the Amazon to the United States. Accompanied by Mr. McGoldrick, he notes foods may keep the birds alive for the voyage of over 500 miles. He describes Amazonian tribes, customs, and a chaotic transport effort as part of the science push to link bird and reptilian life.

Tee Edeipuia Scelence America Europa Philadelphia Roddolphe de Schauenses Baroness de Schanensee Joseph Metrold- Tick McGoldrick de Schauensee Amasoa Res Hye de Schauen de Schavensee Amazon Basin Guame River Pocoreale de. Schauensee Pocoreal de’ Schauensee Tme Paulvess de Schattenses Tiawanan Aes Tetoo de Schauenses

Delegates From Eight Towns for County YM Convention

Delegates registered from Orange La Porte City Madson Cedar Falix New thier ford Sheil Rock Jandy bunkerton attend the annual Back Jhink County YM convention at the YWCA with M C AL of New York as principal speaker. An annual banquet and business meeting follow. Bishop Brenton Araclay of India urged Americans to value quality over speed and pep in a separate address in Indianola May 5.

Orange la Porte City Madson Township Cedar Falix New Thierford Sheil Rock Jandy Bunkerton M.C YW. E. Roverts New York International Will ‘Ba Wincipal Fia Twlewed Bys Lle Business Menting INS Brenton T. Araclay Mye India

Saturn Shines Bright in Southwestern Sky This June

Columbia University Observatory notes Saturn in Libra near Alpha Librae in the southeastern sky as the reddest first magnitude star. Antares in Scorpius appears close by, with Spica and Arcturus also prominent. The article covers neighboring stars, constellations, and how to locate these celestial sights using the Big Dipper and horizon reference points.

Saturn Antares Libra Neptune Regatus Leo Venus Jepiter Mars Scorpio Ares Alpha Librae Virginis Spica Virgo Libre Anteres

Jardine Declares Big Farm Need is Better Markets

New York May 25 Jardine argues for improved farm markets as key to marketing problems. He cites cooperative marketing and calls for policy aiding distribution shifts while opposing Haugen bill and urging congressional action. He warns only unified national effort can stabilize prices and support farmers.

Jardine Deglares New York Fis Firme Aiittican Agpienituse Irs Vy of Agricultire National Mgr Vhition Credit Meth Jardine Deaye Tane Hogee Atent Congress

Bacteriologists Test Cedar River Pollution Link

Two bacteriologists attached to the Des Moines health department arrived in Waterclap yesterday and will work from their headquarters to sample Cedar River water. They aim to determine the extent of pollution caused by sewer discharge, with operations extending from Waverly to La Parte City as instructed by Pederson, board engineer.

Susie Department of Heath Des Moines Lonergan Vs 1. Meters Wateclap Vrs Lerday Cedar River Seware Apia MT Waverly la Parte City Pederson Chied

Brainerd Girl’s Essay Uncovers 1849 Diary of John Rollins

Minneapolis May 23 a Brainerd girl won a stile contest with a great grandfather topic. Historians discovered the diary of John Rollins who sailed a steam boat from Maine to Minnesota in 1849. The diary recounts a journey across lakes and prairies to St. Anthony Falls and early Minneapolis. The manuscript was donated to the Minnesota Historical Society museum and highlights pioneer life.

Minneapolis Minn Minnesota Twin Cities St. Cloud St. Anthony Prairies Maine Annesota Northwest John Rollins Innesota Great’ Lakes Milwaukee Galena la Crosse Wabasha Prairie Red Wing Mendota Stillwater Taylors Falls Fort Marcy Fort Ripley Butaio Grand River Welling Ship Canal Lake Erie Shamplain Trish Erie Cannall Ohio Mackinac Islands Prairie Duchene Buisness Gatena Wills & Roling Wahshaw Village Wellses Lake Pippin Wabshaw” Village Cau-Wing Cannon River St. Paul's Paul Imrmerty Noaroosteok

Pattern Shop Under Construction for BE Manning

Work has begun on a new pattern shop for BE Manning at Westhern Avenue and Miller Street. The 40 by 70 foot tile building, costing about 5850, will supply wood and metal patterns and is expected to open by July 1 with four large windows and longa le floors. Manning brings a decade of pattern making experience from Waterloo and Chicago shops and a prior partnership with Ness.

Sesterds Westhern Avyenue Miller Street Wehich Uly 1 FW. Manning Mulberry Street GC. Fe Ness Manning West Van Waterloo Ghicaso Ness

Miller Starts Work on $7500 Waterloo Home

Lester W Miller begins construction of a $7500 residence at the corner of Home Park and Kimbath avenues in Waterloo. Supervisor Cleve G Miller oversees the project, with a circular drive to a rear garage and a 27 by 74 front site.

Lester W. Miller Foway Bean

Funeral services for pioneer photographer W. L. Simmongy

Funeral services for Wellas Leon ard Simmongy, Waterton pioneer photographer, who died Sunday at the home of his son Charles V. Simmons Jr., will be at 2 30 p.m. Wednesday at the O Keefe and Towne chapel. Rev. C A Yagey will officiate with Rev. Clinton F. Smith. Pallbearers include OC F Altstadt W H Langlas Victor Zellhoefer and others. Burial is in Fairview.

Wellas Leonard Simmongy Waterton Byanston, Jr O'Keefe& Towne C. A. Yagey GE First Evangelical Church Clinton F. Smith F. Altstadt W. H H. Langlas Victor Zellhoefer D. Lammer Frank Reynolds John Robert Fairview

Sinweary Group to Meet for Hour of Silent Prayer

Tamarack Minnesota May 25 1922 non sectarian group weary of sin will conduct a wordless prayer June 1 in a wooded dell at 2 0 a m The sponsor Ver non Ewing optometrist hopes the silent hour will move God to respond and influence the world Attendees may stand or kneel but silence will rule The event aims to unite all faiths inviting participants from across the country for a collective prayer with no sectarian ties

Tamarack Minn Vernon’ Ewing Ewing Wing Rees

Mineral Elements Needed in Diet Found in Food

A Pittsburgh report notes minerals essential to human nutrition are abundant in fish and sea foods. Dr. Donid K. Tressler of the Mellon Institute argues calcium, phosphorus, and iodine are lacking in many diets, and canned fish with bones provides these elements. He also cites the digestibility and amino acid balance of fish proteins similar to chicken, supporting increased fish consumption.

Truseler Tressler

Insuring Against Crime Losses in Business and Home

The article argues crime costs exceed fire losses and urges businesses and households to insure against theft and holdups. It notes burglary, payroll, and safe-deposit box theft coverages, with premiums, and mentions travel and home property protections, framing insurance as essential for risk management.

Lous Usu

Burglar Steals From Suburban Siegel Grocery

The J. H. Siegel grocery at 1657 Falls Avenue was entered through a window last night and a small amount of cash from the drawer taken. The thief, about 35 in cash, prompted the store’s third break-in in 28 months. Witness Victor Kephart, 13, saw a man drive away from the store around 4 a.m. and alerted police.

J. H. Siegel Grotery Falls Avenue Siegel Theif Victor Kephart Jmas Toder Avenue

Robbery Hints Break-In Via Cellar Window

Police investigated a morning robbery and found the cellar window glass broken to open the latch, yet all glass remained outside the building indicating a break-in from within the cellar area.

Sian

Returns for Visue Apt 27 Years Later

After an absence of 27 years Har ton Wilson of Medical Lake Washington visits Mrs Laura Garvin his sister Charles Wilson his brother and other relatives. He is expected to remain in the area for a time and reconnect with family.

Harton Wilson Medical Lake Wash Laura Garvin Charles Wilson

Attorney General Gibson Speaks to Iowa Bankers Group

In Carroll on May 25 Attorney General Ben J. Gibson spoke to the Iowa Bankers association group about returning confidence in Iowa. A separate item notes bandits slugging a messenger boy in New York City and escaping with 34,000 dollars from a Hamilton National Bank branch in the Bronx.

Ee Gesson Carroll Tai INS Ben J. Gibson Iowa Bankers' Association Iowa New York Hamilton Na Bronx

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