Progress on waste elimination boosts American living standards
Washington details 1925 Commerce Department report praising wartime to postwar gains in waste elimination, standardization, and management. Hoover cites 900 group conferences since 1921 and 200 committees aiding the program, plus rising railroad efficiency, more electric capacity, and stabilizing price trends. Census and standards bureaus highlighted data use, construction growth, and intensified industrial research.
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Washington, D. C
Indu
Tinover
Commerce Department
Labor Department
Eugene S. Gregg
Department
Paul S. Clapp
Yaterweys
St. Lawrence
William M. Steuart
Bureau of Standards
George K. Burgess
Hoover
John M. Gries
Wee
Grier
Grave Diggers Strike for Eight-Hour Day in Chicago
About 260 union grave diggers and caretakers in five Chicago cemeteries walked out seeking higher pay and an eight hour day. They demand a minimum of six dollars daily, a shorter day, and a review of their union pay scale. The current wage is four to five dollars for a nine hour shift. The union represents about 3,000 workers.
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Chicago
Duplayes
Obituary notices from Waterloo and Cedar Falls area
Mrs Louis Schroeder 86 dies at home after carcinoma fight in Waterloo. Four sons Emil Clarence Edward Everett and two daughters in Cedar Falls survive along with husband Louis. Funeral Wednesday at 1 pm at St Pauls Methodist Episcopal with burial at Fairview. Also noted are services for Blanche Seydel and Jennie Petrie with multiple family attendees and military honors, plus other local obituaries and funeral details in Cedar Falls and Waterloo.
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Louis Schroeder
Bertha Schroeder
Conger Street
Uinots
Schroeder
Fredericksburg
Waterloo
Emil
Clarence
Edward
Everett
Clara Pitty
Elsie Drum
Ceder Palls
Lene
Williams
St. Paul's Methodist Episcopal ‘Church
Fairview
O'Keefe & Towne
November Weather in Figures and Seasonal Hints
November brought variable weather with moderate daytime warmth and below zero nights. A snowstorm on November 8 and scattered rain and snow showers marked the month, while December 1924 promised arctic outbursts per state forecasts.
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Fuother
Waterloo
Mercury
State Bureau
Farmer's Son Again in Custody Over Hardy Slaying
Ed ward Blickinger 18 son of Frank Blickinger farmer near Washta Iowa was taken into custody for the third time in connection with the murder of Morris Hardy ex convict of Washta whose body was found along a lonely road. A rifle and gloves with washed blood are cited as evidence. jealousy over a girl boarding at the Flickings home is blamed as motive.
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Cherokee
Edward Blickinger
Frank Flickinger
Washta
Morris Hardy
Flickings
West Highs 1926 State Schedule for Cedar Rapids Game
West High plans its 1926 schedule centered in Cedar Rapids with no out-of-state games and local school rivals. Cedar Rapids will restrict future games to town opponents, while Washington High has not appeared on Old Rose’s slate since 1922.
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West Tish
Will River
Dar Ra Ratphadar Rapids
Des Moines
Becau Moines City
Washington High
Cedar Rapids
Bill Kelis
Jowa T
Farrington High
Ley Novak
Parkersburg
Mason City
Charles City
Fort Dodse
Dubuamue
East Hick
Osaze
Ashington High
Corts
State Road Wen to Handle 4 Millions in Des Moines
Des Moines Nov 20 AP For the first time the state highway commission gains authority to spend part of the primary road fund as required by the highway law passed at the last session. The law, effective today, creates a development fund of about 4,000,000 placed under the commission's control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Spain Highway Commission Lng
Traffic Court: Two Violators Booked This Morning
In traffic court this morning Idee J C Bea continued the case against Morris Greenberg on speeding and a cash bond forfeiture of 2.56. Powers faced a charge of parking within 20 feet of a boulevard sign.
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Idee J.C. Bea
Morris Greenberg
Droflow
Powers
Armys Chemistry Aid in Peace and War Highlighted
Major Seydel discusses smoke screen devices for aircraft and ground use, predicting two base types for future warfare. He notes six war departments co operating on preparations, survey of chemical sources, arms, food, and factory and rail capacity. Seven aviators from 1913 era died, Seydel linked to British bombing squadron in WWI.
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Jawa
Seydel
United States
United States Army
Frank
Harry
Two Dead and 28 Hurt in Iowa Auto Accidents Sunday
Cont from page one details a series of crashes across Iowa on Sunday leaving two dead and 28 injured. The synopsis notes a chaotic aftermath, with responders and investigators examining multiple collision sites and potential contributing factors such as weather or driver error. The report mentions authorities sorting incident specifics and tallying casualties.
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Iowa
Butler Co Farm Hand Vanishes With Loaned Car
Clarksville Indiana November 30 search is under way for Jim Hill farmhand who disappeared with Walter Wedeking’s Ford after presenting a forged check in the name of Mr Hopken for goods amounting to sixty dollars. Hill had told Wedeking he bought a car at Waterloo and wished to drive there after one dollar.
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Clarksville
Spe- Wmal
Mae
Jim Hill
Walter Wedeking
Hopken
Hill
Wedeking
Waterloo
Greek Congregation elects trustees in Waterloo Cedar Falls
Ninety seven members of St James Greek Orthodox church of Waterloo Cedar Falls voted to elect trustees. The slate includes Peter Mavretis James Jades James Lemberis Mike Contos Angelo Tsaras Mike Zervali Mike Mibilides S Paras S Daskalakis and Christ Arvanitis. George Jisse was elected from Cedar Falls. Inspectors named Larry George John Fowias and Per Psilas. Trustees to meet within a week to name officers.
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St. <James Greek Orthodox
Peter Mavretis
James Jades
James Lemberis
Mike Contos
Angelo Tsaras
Mike Zervali
Mike Mibilides
S. Paras
S. Daskalakis
Christ Arvanitis
Waterloo
George Jisse
Cedar Falls
Fourth Street
Iarry George
John Fowias
Per Psilas
Rehearsals Resume for Grumpy at East High
East High students will resume rehearsals for Grumpy with the return of Miss Ruth Wiler, the drama instructor who has been ill. Rehearsals restart Wednesday and Thursday at her Des Moines home. The exact performance date is not set, but the play is planned for early January.
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Fieheoreals
East High Orange
Lack Benefit Las
Fire Alarms Quieted by Snow Overnight
A heavy snow blanket covered roofs Saturday night and kept fire stations quiet Sunday. A chimney fire caused a minor blaze but was quickly controlled, delaying responses. Reports describe weather aiding fire prevention while residents deal with disrupted routines after a long illness.
Defense rests in Rhinelander case after Alice not called
Whites Plains New York defense in the Rhine lander case rests as court convenes without Alice Beatrice Jones testifying. The trial nears its end after three weeks with witnesses recalled, including Mrs George Jones and Ross Chidester. The defense cites its responsibility and the judge’s actions, while Young Rhinelander denies the chauffeur's prior testimony about Alice's heritage and remarks.
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Whites Plains
N.Y
Alice Beatrice Jones
George Jones
Alice
Lee Parsons Davis
Justice Marschauser
Aan
Young Rhinelander
Ross Chidester
Rhinelander
Railroad Workers Attend Grand Opera in Chicago
Illinois Central employees from across the system filled Auditorium theatre Chicago for Carmen with Marguerite D'Alvarez in the title role. Supporting stars included Alice D'Hermanoy Elizabeth Kerr Stella Novelli and others as Gabriele Grobleit conducted the performance for the annual night.
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Pitty Waterloo
Minols Central Railroad
I. C
Auditorium Theatre
Chicago
Illinois Central
Marguerite D'Alvarez
Carmen
Alice D'Hermanoy
Elizabeth Kerr
Stella Novelli
Devora Nadwarney
Marie Claessens
Fernand Russeau
Jose Mojicz
Desire Defrere
Cesare Formichi
Giacomo Rimini
Edavard Cotrenil
Gabriele Groblet
Gideons Conduct Services in Five Nearby Churches
Gideons conducted services in five nearby churches as sixty Bibles were distributed to hotels in Iowa. The Waterloo group held meetings at New Hartford and Cedar Falls with local participants including Leahy Wilharm and choir. Delegations visited First Methodist Episcopal and German Reformed churches at Parkersburg and Stout Reformed church, with plans to visit Reimbeck and Amity churches next Sunday.
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Iowa
Waterloo
Thief Eludes Pursuit After Wrecking Smith's Hudson
Police report a man about 25 years old wrecked T A Smith's Hudson near Grersville Ta last week and fled after minor injuries. A farmer found the overturned car and helped the driver, who was taken to Dyersville for treatment before vanishing with the vehicle.
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Smith
T. A. Smith
Grersville
Dyersville
H. A. Leighton
Bass Horn Player Faces Divorce Over Spouse Claim
Hazel Gwanziger files for divorce from Syverett Zwanziger claiming cruelty and a loud home life after his jazz performances. She seeks custody of their 4 year old daughter, a $2000 attachment, restraining order, and alimony, with husband earning about $200 weekly from the orchestra. The petition cites at 908 South Street as their home.
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Wanes River Orchestra
Haz EL Dey
Hazel’ Gwanziger
Syverett Zwanziger
South Street
Equitable
Test of Rotary Not Membership but Service
Allan warns Rotary test lies in service to others not club membership. He cites dues use and world outreach with 243 clubs started abroad last year. Rotarians plan an outing to Grandy Center next Tuesday for a program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary
Allan
C. D. Allan
Russell-Lamsob
Grandy Center
Elk Run Road Relocation Approved by County Board
The county board received approval from the town highway commission to relocate Elk Run road. The new route runs east from the Lumkin farm to Raymond, replacing the old diagonal path five miles south of Raymond. The change reduces maintenance costs on the sandy old road and shortens the overall distance.
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Town Highway Commission
Elk Run Road
Raymond
Lumkin
Spectator at West High places eleventh in contest
Bertha Ferris Huth Hitchcock Preston Sweitzer and Phil Hauseb West High reporters attended the Iowa High School Press association conference in Tow City. Miss Juliette Devin, journalism instructor, accompanied them. The Spectator placed eleventh among 109 papers in a neatness and editorial makeup contest at the old capitol building. The event drew 125 high school writers from the state.
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Bertha Ferris
Huth Hitchcock
Preston Sweitzer
Phil Hauseb
West High
Iowa High School Press Association
Low
Guy
Spectator
Juliette Devin
University of Tow
Capitol
Religion in the Home Emphasized by Waterloo Clergy
Mrs Williams urged religious life at home as natural for children, saying the home mirrors the kingdom of heaven and shapes lifelong faith. Forum attendees included Dr Earl Roadman Rev W C Bodell and Rev A R Crain. Other business covered church directories in hotels and Christmas plans at the Black Hawk county farm. Blandfords’ courtesy luncheon canceled due to travel. Rev Blandford to Colorado after resignation from Union Congregational Church.
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Williams
Oma
Waterloo Ministerial Association
Willams
Earl A. Roadman
W. C. Bodell
A. R. Crain
la Porte City
Black Hawk County
D. Blandford
Mr. Blandford
Bishop's
Blandfords
fJarler
Colorado
Union Congregational Church
Soviet Executes 12 for 1500 Ton Theft
In Leningrad on Nov 29 AP reports six port officials and six private traders were executed after misappropriating 500 tons of state merchandise worth over a million dollars. They were former imperial army officers and were shot following clemency appeals denial by the central executive committee of the soviets.
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Leningrad
Russia
Cormier
Central Executive Committee of the
Soviets
Imperial Army
Dysart Mayor's Wife To Contest Divorce Suit
Mrs. Camilla Wieben wife of Dysart mayor Edward E. Wieben will contest his divorce suit filed in Dysart Iowa on November 30. He seeks custody of their two children from their 1920 marriage.
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Dysart
Camilla Wieben
Edward E. Wieben
Wieben
Judge H. B. Boies Returns to Bench
Judge H. B. Boies returned to the district court bench after months of ill health. With Judges G. W. Wood and E. B. Stiles absent, Boies heard several cases today.
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H. B. Boies
District Court
G. W. Wood
E. B. Stiles
Boies
Dubuque Firm Claims Liquor Car Intervenes in Seizure
Interstate Finance Corporation of Dubuque filed a claim on the Hudson phaeton seized from Charles Lawson. The car, intercepted on a highway by a deputy sheriff, was purchased by Lawson on November 23, 1925. Sheriff H T Wagner is ordered to sell the vehicle.
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Hudson Phaeton
Charles Lawson
Interstate Finance Corparation
Dubuque
Finance Reporation
Lawasa
Dubuque Ame
H.T. Wagner
Boy with broken leg improves at St Francis hospital
Condition of George Olson ten year old son of Mr and Mrs Anton Olson who broke his left leg in a pony fall last Thursday was reported good today by attendants at St Francis hospital Harold Johnson shows steady improvement Dr Harold Johnson son of Rev and Mrs J E Johnson Water io continues to make steady improvement at a hospital in Des Moines word received by his parents Miss Alva Burbank Des Moines visits Miss Janet Woodberry 329 Nevada I street
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Juss Blanche Seydel
Blanche Seydel
Cerebro-Nemnettia
Kistner Chapel
Hey
J. Richmond Morgan
First Congregational
Clairch
Blurwood
A. E.inderlein
Robert Watterson Aallet
Gou
Roland G. Yagier
EE. J. Wenner
Bo Wi
McCay
A. A. Zimmerman
John W. Gwynne
Meri Brown
Ray Dreeuker
Maj
Fred Seydel
Chemical Warfare Service
United States Army
Washington, D. C
Frank Seydel
New York
National Board
Jennie C. Petrie
Baltimore Street
R. E. Williamson
First Baptist Church
Mr. Williamson
Tennyson
Raymond Addington
George Shoemaker
A. E. Enderlein
W. R. Cole
W. F. Thompson
Orvis Call
C. A. Stoy
Charles von
Elmwood
E. E. Shuck
Waterloo
Tucson
Ariz
Joseph Newton
Joseph
L. TP. Newton
Maulher- Ty Street
St. Franois Hospital
Keele & Towne
George Olson
Anton Olson
St. Francis Hospital
Harold Johnson
J. E. Johnson
Waterio
Des Moines
Alva Burbank
Janet Woodberry
Nevada I Street
Mayor Considers Reed's Successor on Library Board
Mayor A EB Gnagy weighs appointment to fill unexpired term of Herbert M Reed who resigned. Reed served 26 years on the library board. term would have expired next year. Frequent absences from the city on business led to request for release. nine members serve on the board.
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A. EB. Gnagy
Hbrary Board of Trustees
Herbert M. Reed
Reed
Library Board
Library Board Ducindea
Illinois Interurban Quits After 20 Years
Pontiac reports the Bloomington Pontiac Joliet Electric railway suspends service after an Illinois commerce commission order. The line, organized by local capital, began March 15, 1905, and ceased amid rising auto traffic. Pontiac with 7,000 residents now has no trolley service.
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Pontiac
Bloomington
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William Henry Fay
Fra Buln Abrams
Waterlon Nisney M. Smith
Vee Enkle
Leon Scovel
Earlville
Wettie Mitchell
Grocie
Jonathan G. Buchtel
Hileman &, Gindt
Sons of Veterans
Waverly
Hariingdon Cemetery
T. H. Heller
Leland Avenue
KR. E. Williamson
Greenwood Cemetery
iMiam Payne
George Clark
Linorgeest
Fyel Wille
Matt Miller
P.O M. Schreiner
Trom Westring
Iheiy Praiker
Carlatan McGey
Mary Mr Taylor
Navy
Leu Rehonck
Fin
Ff. W Sietken
T “x Mueller
First Lutheran Church
iMaterlag
Altho
Farmer
Hardy
West High States
State Road
Wen
Page
Brooklyn
George Nye
Bronx
Miss Margaret
Gordon Pirie
Pirie
Greek Congregation
East High
Miller
Ahinelander
Gideons
Highway Commission
Okehs
Elk Run
V. Williams
Riverview Hotel
BE. Park Ave
J. E. Dillon Cafe
Vw. E. Dillon
Prop
Dubuque Company
Connecticut Mutual Income
Fred C. Repass
L, & J. Bank Bidg
Repass
Heavt
Commercial St
Green Tea Room
Gypen
Gills
Aivgk
Abgotere
Illinois Interurban
Phillips
Wilk
Magnesi
Hill's
SAS
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