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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1925

Page

4

Canadian Laundry Chief Praises Canada for Law Order and Prosperity

W W Sibert of Sibert Laundry, returning from Ottawa, says Canadian laws are strictly enforced with minimal crime. He notes low drunkenness in Montreal, strict liquor control, and generally higher living costs but stable currency. He observes tariffs and shopping patterns favoring Canadian goods and reports on Laundrymen's association officers.

Canada United States W. W. Siberty Sibert Laundry Company Chicago Sibert Toway Balaiece Conservatives Progressives Radicals Socialists Montreal Quebec Béra Billy Sibert Laundrymen’s Association

Rural School Conference to be Addressed by Notables

Gedar Falls Nov 13 Special Frank O Lowden former governor of Illinois John Hammill governor of Iowa and Charles L Hearst president of Iowa Farm Bureau federation will speak at the ninth annual conference on consolidation of schools and teacher training in secondary schools at Teachers college Dec 3 and 4 Macy Campbell announced. Hammill will discuss Education and Welfare of Iowa Hearst on Improving the Prosperity of Agriculture via the Farm Bureau and the schools Lowden on The Farm Situation in the United States and Education relation Seerley president Teachers college will also speak and H H Seerley will speak on marketing in agriculture

Gedar United States

False alarm and roof fire at Cedar Falls shops residence

A false alarm was received at 11:19 a.m. today from Walcrton Cedar Falls and Northern Railroad shops on Park road. Sparks from a chimney set fire to the roof of the residence of 11.0G. Wallgren, 315 Wellington Street, at 2:30 p.m. yesterday. Loss was slight. Advertisement for Henman Copler, Phone 2408.

Walcrton Cedar Falls & Northern Railroad Park Road Wallgren Wellington Street

Charle Charing Died. Daughters Survive

An obituary notes Charles Charing died as the year begins. Wiltse is named as a survivor along with daughters, two of whom reside in the area. The notice mentions Samy Waterieg earning part of prizes offered by Lilac and Examiner, connected to a Lake Alae advertisement. The fragmentary text limits full context and precise relationships.

Charle Charing Samy Ca Waterieg Lilac AL AE Res

Safety Zones Allow Motor Cars to Pass Halted Street Cars

Nine safety zones at streetcar stopping points were announced by Maurice Welsh, superintendent of Waterloo Cedar Falls & Northern. Zones cover intersections on Fourth Street with Commercial Blut Jefferson Water Sycamore Lafayette Mulberry and Franklin. He says motorists need not stop for electrics halting or discharging passengers and that the zones will reduce accidents.

Maurice Welsh Waterloo Cedar Falls & Northern Railroad Commercial Blut Jefferson Dridge Water Sycamore Lafayette Mulberry Franklin Elrectcors Welsh BL NY

Painleve plan gains support for tax boosts and mortgages

Paris reports the Painleve government reached accord with the finance committee on a financial program. The plan proposes real estate tax at 1.5 times annual revenue, a 25 percent tax on corporate earnings, and mortgages to cover tax liabilities. Bonds maturing soon may be converted or used for taxes.

Paris Painteve Chamber of Repniles Ministry of Finance M. ‘Loucheur Patnleve Paisiero Sires Senate Gnanda Painleve Finance Committee Chamber of Deputies

Creomulsion Promises Quick Help for Persistent Coughs

An old advertisement touts Creomulsion as a twofold remedy for persistent coughs and colds. It claims to soothe inflamed membranes, stop irritation, and inhibit germs with creosote, promising relief after following directions and inviting readers to consult their doctor or pharmacist.

Creomulston — Company Atlanta

Waterloo Engineer Dies At Throttle In Train Crash

Lawrence Takin a Waterloo Illinois Central engineer died at the throttle of No 27 near Parkersburg while en route from Waterloo to Fort Dodge. He suffered a heart attack and slumped in his seat as fireman William Wexter took over and stopped the train. Takin served 12 years and was born in Dubuque June 2 1861 aged 64. Survived by widow three sons and three daughters two grandchildren and multiple siblings. Funeral Monday from St Josephs church with burial at Calvary cemetery.

Lawrence Takin Arelay Slycet Ilinois Central Beastnear Parkersburg Waterloo Fort Dodge Takin William Wexter O’keafe & Towne Lawrence Daniel Loretta Takin Aliss Dorothy Alice Lindelof Chinags Virginia Takin Danna Lindell Chicago Rev. J. P Agnes Elkader Alice Racing Wis Gertrude Mary Clair Dubuque Bernara Edgewood Taane Thomess Moose Jaw Saskian St. Joseph's Catholic Church Maria Calvary Cemetery

Quick Relief for Rheumatics Old-time Remedy Gets to Walk First

A vintage advertisement touts Rheuma as a wonder remedy for rheumatism neuritis limbago and neuralgia. It claims swelled joints are freed from pain allowing walking sleep and normal activity, with Wansler Bros. and local druggists offering a money back guarantee if not satisfied.

Wansler Bros

Friday the 13th Quiet for Police and a Marriage

A quiet police day with no major arrests beyond those made earlier. The couple Stanley Mlamming and Lizzie C Nagel, both in their late 50s, married despite superstitions associated with Friday the 13th. A boulevard stop sign superstition was noted as not taken seriously.

Adam Paradise America Stanley Mlamming Lizzie C. Nagel

Pearce to Serve Fine for Liquor Nuisance Des Moines

Frank Pearce pleaded guilty to maintaining a liquor nuisance and was fined 300 dollars plus costs by Judge G W Wood. If unpaid, he faces jail. time served equals 3 33 dollars per day or more than 90 days. He remains in hospital until fit for return to county jail. Des Moines incident note follows. Des Moines Pioneer dies at 95, city’s oldest resident passes after arriving in 1859 from Keokuk via steamboat on the Des Moines River.

Frank Pearce G. W. Wood Pearce Des Moines George M. Hinpe Moines Keokuk

Father and Son Banquet Plans Across Churches Tonight

Voices from area churches greet fathers and sons as 10 congregations host Father and Son events. Dr W B Duncan of Des Moines will speak at Graves Memorial United Brethren Church. Westminster plans a WOY Ames radio broadcast at 7 pm featuring I R Pearson and music.

W. B. Duncan Des Moines United Brethren Church Graves Memorial United Brethren Church West Minster Presbyterian Church

Churches Rally For Evening Choirs On Walnut Street

Community groups from First Baptist Walnut Street First Brethren Plymouth Congregational Christ Episcopal East Park Presbyterian St Mark's Episcopal United Presbyterian join for a joint worship and concert event tonight at a local venue. Churches invite all residents to attend and share in song and fellowship.

First Baptist Walnut Street Baptist First Brethren Plymouth Congregational Christ Kniscopal East Park Presbyterian St. Mark’s Episcopal United Presbyterian

City Clerk MacKay Promises Suit on Polltax Dodgers

Waterloo voters face rising poll tax delinquencies with 2,007 unpaid this year. Total cash collected so far is 11,777 across east and west districts, while 4,910 remains due in the east and 5,175 in the west. MacKay warns Delinquents will be sued after a 10 day grace period.

MacKay Polltax Dodgers Waterloo Charles Cy MacKay West

Braunnicke on Way

Adolph Braunnicke, 16, sought for stealing a car owned by Verne Ward, will be returned to Waterloo today from Portsmouth Iowa, in the custody of deputy sheriff Joseph Holker. Holker drives the car back to the city.

Braunicke Adolph Braunicke Verne Ward Waterloo Portsmouth Joseph Holker Cay Holker

Warns of Fake Priest Luscombe in Vatican Note

Rome reports a Vatican note warning American bishops about Peter Edmunt Charles Luscombe a thief who pretends to be a priest Luscombe is identified as a masquerader and is the subject of the Vatican alert dated November thirteenth.

Rome INS Peter Edmunt Charles Luscombe Vatican

Defends Athletics by Big Ten Commissioner in Cedar Rapids

In Cedar Rapids on November 13 Maj John J Griffith Big Ten football commissioner defended the athletic state of today addressing football enthusiasts and replying to charges that the sport is overvalued at schools A Des Moines radio show invitation was issued by Wenderson manager of the annual Des Moines radio dealers show to invite national radio dealers to participate next year.

Cedar Rapids John J. Griffith Big Ten Des Moines Naion Wenderson

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CAMA OAS W. V. Libert Waterloo Laundryman Northern Dominion Lowden Hammill Henman Copler Thanksgiving Sale Sanico Gas Ranges Turkey Stead Wexter Age Sree Lees Lee Cel J. Miller Drug Co Wangler Bros. Drug Co Bnemonia Stone Hill's ALR Duncan West Fourth Street Peabody Coal Company Young Coal Company Sth &T the Gift Shop E. Forth &T Union Motes Co Lion Brand Barbour West Woerderhoff East Fourth Street Iowa
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