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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1921

Page

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Jury Recess in Peddicord Case as Trial Continues

At noon Judge E B Stiles excused the jury in the W J Peddi cord case until 9 30 a m tomorrow. Peddicord, charged with larceny of 15108 50 from the Waterloo Sadar Falls Union Mill Co where he served nearly 15 years, remains on trial. State rested after presenting evidence and defense counsel argued admissibility of records. Judge Platt testified on prior matters and restitution plans, with witnesses discussing checks and company funds.

Cours E. B. Stiles W. J. Peddicord Peddicord Waterloo & Sadar Falla Walker R. French French A. G. Reid Sudge Stiles Judge Platt Treve F.C. Platt Glen C. Bown Margaret Morrison Bown Terminal Elevator Company Kansas City Platt Fudge Platt Gor Chicago

Paris Dresses Short for Winter Street Wear

Paris dispatch notes designer Molineux opens today and rejects length limits. Parisiennes knees will be visible as dresses return to short, narrow street wear this winter, challenging rival styles.

United Tress Paris Molineux

Meat Demand Defies Employment Slump in Sept

Washington Oct 5 The Institute of American Meat Packers reports September dining trends show shoppers still buy high priced meats despite unemployment. With about four million industrial workers idle, demand favored costly beef cuts and pricier pork, indicating steady consumer preference for quality over job outlook.

Washington Institute of American Meat Packers

Farmers Union Speaker Urges Equity Alliance

O E Woods of Des Moines voices bold attack on big business and enemies of farmers at the Iowa union meeting of the American Society of Equity. About 250 delegates hear a stirring appeal to unite with the best organization, while debates may push toward farm bureau aims.

O. E. Woods Des Moines Iowa Union of the American Society of Equity Woods K. of C. Ball Uoon Farmers’ Union Farm Bureaus Farm Bureau Se ci Ty Farm Bupreau Brs Des Moiines Enunty Hbuiceau Natch

Birthday Surprise For Dale Bited At Lafayette School

Dale Bited of 22 Colorado street received a birthday surprise Monday October 3 staged in the Lafayette school kindergarten by first grade classmates guided by teacher Minnie Eubank and student teachers Edith Reed and Lillian Purton. Cocoa cake and ice cream were served.

Dale Aine Sen Usair Louis Biltsehn Colorado Street Juafayette School Winnie Eubank Edith Reed Lillian Purton

Immigration 15 Seen as Factor in Job Problem

Washington October 5 1921 debate at unemployment conference notes employers split over immigration limits. Proponents say labor demand justifies openness others argue restriction needed as immigrants arrive from Europe, many from least desirable groups. Law current cap may drop to 1 percent after next spring and advocates promise further restriction amid alleged dubious practices.

Mark Sullivan Washington, D. C America Americas Europe United States The New York Evaring Poat, Inc

Veterans Bureau Set to Open in Marsh Place Nov 7

The veterans bureau will occupy six rooms on the fifth floor of the Marsh Place building under the Sweet bill with a large staff expected around Nov 1. Waterloo staffers have taken civil service exams for the team. headquarters for the Waterloo Red Cross home service section may share the building. Mrs Worthen reported September Red Cross activity with 70 interviews and 186 ex service cases handled, noting record month due to the cleanup squad.

Marsh Place War Veterans’bureau Waterloo Waterloo Red Cross Worthen Red Cross

Reverend Leland L Lesher to Be Ordained in Davenport

Leland H Lesher of 1311 Second Street West was examined for the ministry in Davenport during a recent session of the Evangelical Lutheran church and will be ordained tomorrow night by the synod. He has served St Luke's English Lutheran church in Waterloo since last July and previously studied at Gettysburg Theological Seminary. His father Rev S A Lesher is pastor at Burlington and sat on the examining board.

Leland H. Lesher Second Street West Evangelical Lutheran Church Davenport Synod Lesher Waterloo St. Luke's English Lutheran Church Fourth Street Campbell Avenue Gettysburg Theological Seminary Gettysburg S. A. Lesher Burlington

Motor Club Meeting in Waterloo Reports

Business matters connected with operating the Waterloo Motor Club were considered at a meeting of the Greater Waterloo association. Those present included H. B. Liehty, Paul Davis, E. F. MacDonough, Victor Ferner, A. Clark, Harter Muir and L. Sirk, president. The board of directors will meet in the club's offices tonight to consider administration matters.

Motor Club Waterloo Motor Club Greater Waterloo Association H. B. Liehty Paul Davis E. F. MacDonough Victor Ferner A. Clark Harter Muir L. Sirk

Club Official Visits By Frances F E Whitley

Mrs Frances Fe Whitley head of the conservation department of the General Federation of Women's Clubs and past president of the Iowa Federation was in Waterloo a few hours this week en route to the First District meeting at Ft Madison and visited friends in the Waterloo club. She was present at a session of the executive board.

Frances FE. Whitley Webster City General Federation of Women’s Clubs Iowa Federation Waterloo Ft. Madison

Harding Hints Congress on Major Bills for Action

President Harding told congressional leaders he hopes for final action before the extra session adjourns on tax revision tariff railroad relief funding of the foreign debt antibeer good roads and maternity relief. He also urged ratification of three treaties by the Senate.

Unified Press Washington, D. C Harding Senate

Farm Bureau Rally At Finchford Hears District Speakers

A rousing Finchford Farm Bureau meeting heard speakers from the Third district conference held in Cedar Falls. Mrs. Ilisworth Richardson of Oska oosa Iowa gave the chief address with remarks by George Mathes, Black Hawk county bureau president, and Charles E. Hearst. Finchford quartet sang.

H Finchford Farm Bureau Cedar Falls Ilisworth Richardson Oskaoosa George Mathes Black Hawk County

Reds Seize Relief Courier Personal Goods in Yamburg

An American Red Cross relief courier traveling from Petrograd to Riga via Reval was searched by Soviet frontier authorities at Yamburg near Narva Estonia and portions of his personal effects were seized. He saved a sealed pouch of relief administration correspondence from seizure after a struggle. The incident, a violation of the 1921 relief agreement, was reported to Col. Haskell in Moscow by Capt. John Miller, Riga representative.

Associated, Press Riga Latvia Relief Administration Petrograd Reval Yamburg Nearva Esthenia Walter Lyman Brown Maxim “Litvinoff Col. Haskell Moscow John Miller

Victims Injuries to Decide Klan Action

Officials withheld action in the Lorena clash as injuries to the ten hurt, three seriously, were weighed. Sheriff Bob Buchanan tried to halt a Ku Klux Klan parade last Saturday night in Waco County, Texas. The decision awaited the outcome of the most severely injured.

Associated Press Waco Tex Lorena Bob Buchanan Moat Haddy

Leitch Loses in American Women's Championship Match

Cecil Leitch, reigning England and Canada women's golf champion, is defeated by Mrs. Fred Letts of Chicago in the second round of the American national championship. Letts wins 1 up on the eighteenth green.

United Press Deal, N Cecil Leitch England Canada Fred Letts Chicago

Rev Mr Smick Take Gladbrook Pastorate Transfer to Gladbrook

Rev Mr Smick, pastor of United Brethren Church, is transferred to the Gladbrook charge after being returned to Waterloo from the recent conference. He succeeds Rev Mr Phillips, who goes to Webster City. Smick has led the Waterloo church for 1.5 years and leaves with 181 members. His wife and two children will move. he recently declined farm retirement but accepted the Gladbrook call.

S. &. Smick United Brethren Church United Brethren Gladbrook Waterloo Smick W. Cronk Phillips Webster Charon Iowa State College Selah Repass Company la Porte City Maplehurst Huntington Ind Smich Hudsor

City Bastille to Be Rehabilitated in Waterloo Jail

Waterloo city jail, long deemed insanitary and unsafe, will undergo rehabilitation. Building commissioner Edward Muhnke has drawn plans for remodeling, with bids for plumbing fixtures and overhauls to follow. Cells will gain steel frames, concrete floors, new mattresses, bedding, and fresh paint. Details await finance committee approval this afternoon before work begins. The women’s matron ward on the second floor needs little repair.

Waterloo A Council Edward Muhnke Coiby Moors Ha Ani Mabuke City Hall

Central Labor Body Plans Disarmament Parade

The Central Labor union will discuss plans for an international disarmament demonstration at its regular meeting this evening. The local body is likely to join nationwide efforts, following Samuel Gompers’s AFL guidance, and coordinate with the American Legion and civic groups as a broad popular movement. City manager O B Carr of Dubuque will speak at about 9 20 p m on unemployment measures.

Central Labor Union Samuel Gombpers American Federation of Labor American Legion

iGrace Gates and James Trainor wed at Sacred Heart

The marriage of Grace J. Gates and James Trainor was solemnized at Sacred Heart Catholic church this morning at 8 o clock by Rev J M Molloy with a small company present. Attendants were Lillian Trainor and Steve Trainor. A breakfast for 15 guests followed at Black's tea room.

iGrace J. Gates and James Trainor Sacred Heart Grace J. Gates Waterloo Peter Trainor Eagle Township Sacred Heart Catholic Church Steve Lillian Trainor Black’s

Des Moines Busses No Hit With Des Moines

United Press reports a quiet day for Des Moines buses as schedules run smoothly and few delays are recorded. City transit officials note stable ridership and ongoing maintenance work continuing this week.

Des Moines

City in Brief examines transit delays and plans

Des Moines ponders streetcar revival after six weeks of trolley service shutdown. A Chicago meeting between A W Harris and W B McKinley aims to settle franchise disputes and resume service. Waterloo Gun club schedules a late-season practice at Byrnes park tomorrow. Mr and Mrs W H Brann undertake an automobile trip to Chicago Polo and Naperville via Northwestern College visit.

Des Moines Oct Chicago A. W. Harris W- B. McKinley Middlewest J Lown Harris SE Paanee Suez Canal Egypt Palestine Waterloo Gun Club Byrnes Park W. H. Brann Cortlandt Street Polo Naperville Ill Daugh Ruth Northwestern College

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