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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1920

Page

23

City Eyes Five Year Garbage Contract With Black Hawk

The city council last night adopted an ordinance to allow a five year garbage collection and disposal contract with Black Hawk Feeding Company, a Minneapolis pig feeding firm. The plan shifts disposal duties from the city to the company, with readings of waste being sent to the piggery, and includes strict daily bagging and restricted transport rules.

Black Hawk Feeding Company Minneapolis W. R. Law Administration R. C O. Thompson Thare

Cox Ends Campaign Tour Aims Vote For League

Gov Cox returns from Toledo to Dayton and plans to vote for the league of nations. His wife Mrs Cox accompanies him to the polls as he quotes Peace on earth good will to men. He hopes America’s entry into the league will fulfill Bethlehem’s angelic message.

Cox Associated Press Dayton Gov. Cox Toledo League of Nations

Refuse Negro Women Ballots in Georgia

Savannah voters denied ballots to Negro women as the registration six months before election rule was invoked. Election judges ruled they were not entitled to vote though some had registered since suffrage took effect. No white women appeared at the polls. Steal Ballot Box reported at Snow Hill, Kanawha County. West Virginia voters faced rain and went to polls. A government party response followed ballot theft. In Arkansas Republicans push to split the solid Democratic delegation as voters cast ballots from president to local offices in the Third district contest between John N. Tillman and John S. Worthington. Xerxes crossed the Trellespont with a large army, historians estimate over two million including camp followers.

Savannah Chesleston W. Va West Virginia Snowhill Kanawha County Little Rock Ark Congress Arkansas John N. Tillman John S. Worthington

Think Women's Vote to Run 40 Per Cent in Midwest Cities

The Associated Press reports that in midwestern cities the women’s vote may reach around 40 percent of the total, based on registration figures from ten to twelve cities including Minneapolis and St Louis. Final counts vary, but women’s registration shows substantial participation anticipated in the presidential election.

Midwest Associated Press Chicago Middle West Atvicdar Minneapolis Galveston

Three Presidential Returns Planned Across Ohio and Jail

Chicago reports major candidates to receive returns from Ohio locales Dayton Marion Cincinnati and federal prison Atlanta while others linger. Cox and Harding expect home-town returns. Watkins and Dews also listed with Selt Lake City and Atlanta. Macauley and Cox of Missouri unlikely to have Tuesday counts. Debs to be notified via Socialist headquarters in Chicago with potential November fifth birthday update.

Associated Press Chicago Governor Cox Dayton Senator Harding Marion Aaron S. Watkins Cincinnati Ohio Eugene V. Dews Atlanta Perley P. Christensen Farmer-Labor Party Selt Lake Guy Utah Robert CG. Macauley Philadelphia Wilam W. Cox Missouri Socialist-Labor Bebs National Socialist Debs

Boston Fights Over Population Figures

Director of Census Rogers disputed Boston’s population claim in a letter to the Census Bureau, arguing the city’s population was 1,879 instead of 747,923. He maintained the bureau’s figure after reviewing all data, while Mayor Peters asserted errors.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Rogers Peters Boston Census Bureau

50 000 Refugees Flee Before Red Advance

The Associated Press reports fifty thousand refugees flee before the Russian Bolsheviks advance in northern Crimea and seek ships to Constantinople, but Allied representatives warn there is no room for them in the city.

Associated Press Constantinople

President Wilson Vote Shy at Noon in Princeton

Princeton New Jersey Nov 2 ballots from the White House for President Wilson and Mrs Wilson had not reached the county election board by 1 PM. Early voting was heavy with many women at the polls as ballots were to be forwarded to the district.

Princeton N. J Wilson White House

Missouri Voters Cast Ballots Amid Senate and Governor Races

St Louis voters eyed the presidential contest along with a Senate bid by Selden P. Spencer and a governor race featuring John M. Atkinson and Arthur M. Hyde. A heavy turnout was anticipated as Missouri's political scene ran parallel with California's ballot initiatives including an alien land law proposal.

Missouri St. Louis Selden P. Spencer Breckenridge Sons John M. Atkinson Arthur M. Hyde

Light rural vote lowers South Dakota turnout

Sioux Falls reports a light rural vote in South Dakota, with forecasts indicating total votes may be about 60 percent of registered voters. The November 2 report notes the subdued turnout pattern across the state as results come in.

SD Dakota Sioux Falls South Dakota

Butter contest entries mark Iowa dairy convention

About 400 attendees from Iowa dairymen and creamery managers gather as 163 buttermakers’ entries are judged at Northey Manufacturing. Gov Harding and Rep Sweet speak at tomorrow banquet. awards include $160 in cash plus gold and silver medals. The two day meeting covers butter standards, dairy policy, and organization issues.

Lowa Lowa Buttermakers’ Association Lowa lCreamer Managers’ Association Russell- Lamson Northey Manufacturing Company Jaigat Hovel Prof M. Mortenson Ames H. D. Reynolds Mason City D. A. Storvich Albert Lea Minn Clark West Bend A. W. Rudnick Iowa Buittarmakers’ Association Harding Sweet W. L. Harding Burton E. Sweet West High Boys Girls’ Glee Club Ethel Swanson Iowa Buttermakers

Paris Papers Spread on Elections in U S

Paris newspapers lead with portraits of American presidents and discuss executive power, while Boston voters, including many women, go to the polls early to cast ballots for presidential electors, Congress, and state officers. Early returns suggest high turnout, with predictions of about 800,000 ballots.

Paris U. S Associated Press United States Excelsior Washington Wison France England Boston Massachusetts

Russian revolution meetings planned by labor coalition

A commission formed by the General Confederation of Labor, the Socialist party and the League of the Rights of Man plans a series of conferences to back the Russian revolution. It will pick cities for the meetings, starting with Detroit. Also note: August Marxhausen, 35, publisher of the Detroit Abendpost, died after a three month illness, succeeding his father as publisher. In Charleston, former Chief of Police Fred Linn was arrested on a federal warrant for allegedly buying the vote of French Elemors, the first election related arrest in the state.

General Confederation of Labor Socialit Party League of the Rights of Man Associated Press Detroit Mich August Marxhausen Detroit Abendpost The Abendpost Charleston W. Va Fred Linn

Record vote forecast as Kansas elections open

Kansas voters began the general election with forecasts suggesting a record turnout possibly 650000 or more. Election rolls opened nationwide as optimism ran high in Topeka and across the state amid anticipation of high participation.

Kansas Associated Press Topeka Kan

Grocery Price List Ad from Local Store Listing

A fragmented advertisement displays various groceries and prices including Butter Ib, Best Nur Oleo Dinner Party Coffee Monarch Coffer Blickstone Coffee Blue Ribbon Sorghum at 1.80 for 10, Pail Karo 4.55, pork and beans, cream cheese 0.35, cherries peaches apricots in syrup Del Monte, pickles 0.25, pineapple 0.10, Lenox and Mason Speaks bars, sardines 0.23, and Navy beans per head rice. Includes contact phones 4025 1026 and address 31a EB 4th a.

del Monte

Record pace as Cedar Falls voters rush to polls

Cedar Falls registered voters raced to the polls with about 3,259 names. By 2 p m three fourths had voted, setting a speed record as wards reported rapid turnout and early first voters including Mrs Myra H and J F Gerheldt. A 9 30 a m tally showed roughly 300 per ward voting, with one ward noting 50 ballots in 24 minutes. A single Republican voter in a large family spoke for Harding and Coolidge.

Cedar Falls Myra H Martin Carroll Mra Jens L. Markussen WI Mathes J. 4. Gerheldt G. W. Sampson, Sr Grace Kilnefelter Nettie M. Rownd Ee Rownd John McClain Cajar Falle Township E. A. Randall Secom Mret Harding Coolidge Royse Republican Party Prohibition

Debt Drops as October reduces U S Public Debt

Washington the department reports October operations lowered the cross debt to 24062505672 a reduction of 24846455 for the month ordinary government expenditures reached 426497372 while receipts totaled 720034804 the remaining gap was offset by other debt transactions keeping the public debt moving lower amid offsetting flows

Associated Press Washington, D. C

Bursting Steampipe Kills 10 in French Steamer

The France steamer’s engine room accident after leaving Havre on Oct. 26 killed 10 crewmen. The eight inch high pressure steampipe burst caused the disaster as officers reported on arrival in New York. Also aboard was Miss Ogden Mills who died in Paris on Oct. 13.

Associated Press New York France Havre Ogden Mills Paris Mills

Why Be Afraid of Good Food

An advice note explains that when the stomach sours or becomes gassy with heartburn, an alkaline effect is needed to offset the acid condition. The piece urges practical dietary adjustments to ease discomfort and improve digestion.

Heavy voting predicted across the South and Tennessee

Across the South and in Tennessee election officials forecast heavy turnout despite rainy weather with Democrats optimistic about sweeping southern states and Republicans aiming to win several congressional seats. Governor Cox and Col. Alf Taylor figures stir contention as both parties forecast margins and voting may be affected by registration rules for Georgia women.

Associated Press Ausata South Jeaders Colt Alf Taylor Tennessee Roberts Cov. Cox Jonn J. Gore Harding Georgia

American ambassador Davis sails for London

New York reports Ambassador W Davis leaves on the steamer Aquitania for London to resume duties until the expiration of his term and then return home to engage in business. Workmen at salt works pans are not known to suffer from cholera smallpox scarlet fever or influenza.

Associated Frese New York W_ Davis Great Britain Aquitania London

An Enemy to Good Health Advertisement Claim

An advertisement argues that constipation harms health and promotes Poley Cathartic Tablets as a reliable remedy. It claims irregular bowels spread toxins through the blood, causing biliousness headaches and sour stomach, urging readers to take one tablet tonight for morning relief.

Milks Emulsion claims health boost and weight gain

An advertisement touts Milks Emulsion as a cure for chronic cough and stomach issues. It cites a man’s claim of gaining 60 pounds in weeks, from 125 to 185, and promotes the product as a nutritive remedy that restores bowel action, boosts appetite, and eases dyspepsia with a money back guarantee.

Wm. Gilton Chuckey Tenn Giton Shane Lére Mire Matson Stuart Miles Tha Mills Emmistan Co. Terre Haute Ind

Frederika Woman Regarded Very Ill in New York Visit

J R Gansalus received word that his wife, visiting relatives in New York and Akron with her son Clair, is very ill at her son's home. Unclear further details follow about Mr and Mrs John Ingmalla and son.

Donald Ager John Mowatt Tor Waterloo Batumlay College of Camus Emma Young New Hampton View Green Waterloo Iley Lourke Golag Renera Frederika J. R. Gansalus New York Clair Gansalus Akron Jom Ingmalla

Halloween program highlights at Mort Perre school

Littleton area notes a Halloween program at Mort Perre school with teachers Lernice Bonrlets and Albert Fleder, plus visitors Miss Lernice Bonrlets and Revberg. Leonard Teown visited Coryden Brown’s home, while Mrs A W Manross planned to relocate to her son A C Manross’s residence after a month of illness recovery.

Littleton Littetan Kingsbury A. W. Manross A.C Leonard Teown Coryden Brown Mort Perre Aschool Lernice Toneher Albert Fleder Mr. and Mon, Gag, Revberg

Otterville society notes stray into week’s events

Mrs Henry Bautz can be up part of each day. Mes Barbara Bush Falrook visited her parents Mr and Mrs Jno Baas Inez Wednesday. Mes Esle Dickman visits her brother C C Curtis. Mr and Mrs WH Troup returned to their Dundes home Thursday.

Ofterville Otterville Henry Bautz Mes Mar Bush Falroonk Jno Baa Inez California Dickman C. C. Curtis WH Troup Dundes

Local visits and family events noted in 1914 notices

Fragmentary source records a visit to Jacob Lots, mentions Bautz and Baturda in Montana, and lists Mr and Mrs Bennett Krocoa visiting a daughter in Dubique. Also references Mrs Alice Weiser and a club embroidery event dated November 21.

Mass Jacob Lots Bautz Montana Baturda Cirete Wit Bira Bennett Krocoa Dubique Alice Weiser

Also Mentioned on This Page

Black Hawk Feeding Co Xerxes Trellespont Is. Louis Cleveland jIndianapolis - As Louisville St. Paul Dallas Milwaukee Omaha Columbus Red San Francisco Cal Fone C. Stinehart Lawn City U.S Independence Nov Lest Jamor Sotel Club Episcopal Charyer Marth Minnie Aller Julia Penrose Mrk Edna Shutt Ax A. M. Brook Sewreliff PB Sewreliff Charles Kauffaul Honey Lord Glen Netcott Monticella Emeline Jacobs Dine Tacoma Wash Viswt St Josephs Catholic School Mwaife U. KS Davis Loxnlon Wangler Bros. Company DET Dr. Bell Bell Dr Hobson Macomber Sales CO Minneapolis, Minn SCANE Kuprenkeimer Scane’s Better Clothes Shop Ourth ST
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