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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1924
Page
8
Abe Martin recalls circus seasons with nostalgia and sharp humor. He notes enduring sights like trained animals, elephants, and a zebra novelty, while lampooning crowd rituals, ringside watchers, and the old showmen as they travel from city to city. He mentions Ringling Bros and the aging performers and horses, observing routines and the weariness of the act.
The Bermuda and Bahamas chains eye liquor trade as a means to revive revenues and employment. A Bahamas assembly inquiry probes the spirits and beer act while Bermuda weighs a tax rise to curb a potential resurgence in rum running profits. The talk centers on distilling rye whisky for export to the United States and its impact on local economies and public finances.
Nathan Northey of Waterloo Cedar Heights and Castle Til t Watering Township runs as a Republican candidate for sheriff in the Black Hawk County primary. He has 20 years in Waterloo business and asks voters to consider his candidacy for confident, efficient service.
Local Walton League notes a picnic set for June 19 at Casebeer Heights with Casebeer fleets 48 as site. Activities include casting tournaments, horseshoe pitching, trap shooting, contests for women and children, trout shipments, and planned minnow seining to restore river waters and boost stock. Membership aims to reach 500 this season.
Sander Gahen and Nathan Leopold are described as bright youths. The report notes their ties to Chicago wealth and references a confession read at the Canrier regarding the murder of Robert Franks. Cohen comments on the improbability of such brilliance being linked to crime.
Cedar Falls May 31 special report Teachers College broadcasting station JINX will air the baccalaureate address The Mission of duration to Society by FH WH Seerley president beginning about 4 75 tomorrow afternoon for the first time the program marks the colleges public address via radio
Burton Sweet, Republican senatorial candidate, in an Ansgar Memorial Day address urged faith in American government and loyalty to its institutions. He condemned communism and the push for recognition of the Russian Soviet, urged fiscal restraint, and called for sane farm policy through cooperation and stable governance. Date referenced May 31 with primaries approaching.
A Sioux City report describes a fraud scheme where 100 women received letters from alleged Californian friends offering gifts. Packages were COD demanding 2.30 to release, with some parcels containing little value trinkets. Post office inspectors in Los Angeles and San Francisco are to arrest suspects.
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