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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1920
Page
16
The article reports Judge H. B. Boies discussing causes of juvenile delinquency and immorality, citing heredity environment and parental control. He notes rising cases of 13 to 15 year olds before court and urges parental guidance, modesty in dress, and family stability to safeguard youths.
The article highlights Charley Russell of Great Falls Montana as a premier Indian and pioneer painter and praises his admiration for Tom Mix stunts. He travels to see Tom Mix perform in Desert I Love at the Crystal Theatre today, with Russell noted as a legendary figure in western art.
Formal application for appointment of a board of arbitration to fix a just and equitable fare for Waterloo street cars was filed with the city clerk and three district judges. The 3 cent fare is described as grossly inadequate and confiscatory, with a suggested minimum of 10 cents. Judges expected to appoint within days.
The W C F N line between Waterloo and Cedar Rapids is back to full service on a regular schedule. Flood repairs have strengthened the road bed and Bridge F24, now longer after embankment damage, with supports driven more cheaply. Officials say only an unusually severe flood could tear away the structures.
George H. Twauldle, Cedar resident, is listed as a contributor to the Waterloo Evening Courier and Daily Reporters office at 111 West Fourth Street. Contact details include office hours on November 12 from 9 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 2 p.m.
Cedar Falls May 27 Teachers' college commencement program opened at 2 p.m. with a parade of literary societies and reunion events. A concert by the music department follows, and the senior class play Rose of Plymouth Town is set for Friday night. The June class of Teachers College high school will graduate this evening with Valma M. Brown Elizabeth Hart and others among the graduates.
Mrs L Gibson of La Junta Colorado writes that kidney trouble caused swelling dullness loss of appetite and puffiness under the eyes. She used Foley Pills and felt better right away. Sold everywhere.
A Marvel Products Co notice touts Bulgarian Blood Tea as a health booster for youth and aging alike. It claims improved blood quality and renewed vitality with weekly use, backed by a money back guarantee if no health benefits appear in three weeks. Druggists nationwide carry the product from Marvel Ride, Pittsburgh.
About 36 members of the Water loo alumni and several faculty and President H. W. Seerley met in campus rooms. Or F C Sage presided and G V Orr welcomed the gathering. Talks centered on building a campanile on the campus with about 6500 dollars already subscribed.
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