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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1921

Page

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Defense hinges on typhoid claim in Mrs Southard trial

In Idaho Falls the Mrs Lyda Southard murder case proceeds with defense focusing on her statement that she was a typhoid carrier. Attorneys question Meyer’s doctors to argue death stemmed from typhoid fever aggravated by poisoning, suggesting Meyer ate poisoned food on the night of survival at Blue Lakes ranch and that his intestinal hemorrhage caused death.

Ewin Falls Ida Lyda Southard Blue- Peartless Edward F. Meyer Blue Lakes Ranch

Burglars Take $100 From Shepherds Safe

Five suspects including a woman held for investigation after a night burglary at Shepherd Loember office 1126 Fourth Street. The outer safe door unlocked. small inner door smashed. Loss includes small change and currency. exact amount undetermined. Detectives followed a trail to nearby houses and recovered one unlocked window entry.

Efe Broodhounds

Naval Reserve Forces Cut to 2800 in Iowa and Nebraska

The Associated Press reports that naval reserve forces in Iowa and Nebraska have been reduced to about 2,800. Secretary Denby ordered elimination of classes two through five, with affected members offered transfer to class six in the volunteer forces to retain rank. Retainer pay for most remains minimal, while fleet reservists stay at their existing status.

Associated Press Des Moines Gat Naval ‘Reserve Buell Reg Naval Naval Reserve

Thief Walks Away from Jail in Place of Han Under Bond

A man substituted as a jailed prisoner to cover for another robbing the jewelry vault. The substitute bond jumper fled to Detroit, was captured, and sentenced for carrying concealed weapons. A later attempt to secure release led to further legal action as a Mrs Anita Leibermaan pressed for release.

Han Associated Flhntago Leiberman Detroit Chicago Barkly Anita Leibermaan George Willams Willian Wis Greg

Plans for Jobless Clearing House in Emergency Program

The national conference on unemployment moved to set up a central agency to coordinate relief. Col Arthur Woods former New York police commissioner began organizing the clearing house to provide communities with ideas and data on relief methods and measure progress across regions.

Ry Tie Associated Press Washington, D Orr. & Ehinery National Conference On Col Arthur Woods New York Central Agency Col. Woods

Cornell Builds Up Gridders to Smash Hamline

Cornell college football prepares for Hamline with lineup reshuffles and injuries. Miller and Ensign knee injuries may affect starting roles. Kennedy Farragher and Milliken vie for replacement. Capt Q Neel likely at tackle with Owens, Bonzer at guard, Dee and Gowans anchoring line. backfield work expected to improve as season progresses.

Vernon Town University Cornell Hamline University Miller Ensign Haven Isaacs Dee Gowans Hamline Kirwin Gams Max Halfpack Sagle

Mail Time Cuts Chicago Routing by One Hour Thirty Minutes

A new postal routing plan, pushed by A. O. Kelley of the Greater Waterloo association, will cut mail transit time to Chicago by one hour and a half. Stepwise approvals from local officials and Congressman Burton H. Sweet led to a change effective October 14, with mail leaving Cedar Rapids at 8:50 p m and arriving in Chicago around 7 a m, improving cost-bound service and overall efficiency.

Chicago Nail Kelley Greater Waterloo Association Katley Cedar Stupids WLC BL & N Burton HE. Sweet EB. H. Shaughnessy Evening Courier Celdar Rapids

Kenyon Advises Harding Cant Back Federal Bench Now

Senator Kenyon of Iowa told President Harding on October 6 that he could not consider at present the vacancy of the Northern District judgeship, citing the death of the late judge and pending issues.

Kenyon Harding Associated Press Washington, D. C Iowa Aerorance Northern Laws

Witness Against Arbuckle Missing

Lawrence, the star state witness in the Roscoe Arbuckle manslaughter probe, is listed as missing in Francisco. Rumors say he may have sailed to Australia, his origin last April. A warrant charging him with violation of the prohibition laws has been forwarded to the U S marshal.

W Watted Press Francisco Pack Lawrence Roscoe Arbuckle

Soldier of Chalons Sur Marne to be chosen for unknown grave

Paris reports the unknown American soldier to be buried on November 11. A neighbor from the Rhine will select the unknown soldier from five bodies to be assembled at Belian Wood from five American Expeditionary Forces cemeteries.

United Press Paris America Chalons Sur Marne Rhine Belian Wood

British Women Eliminated in Deal Golf Matches

In Deal New Jersey English contenders Edith Leitch and Mrs. Lathrop Hall were defeated in the third round of the American golf championship. Alexa Stirling defeated Mrs. Hall 1 up. Elaine Rosenthal beat Leitch 1 up after a 14 hole match. Marian Hollins defeated M Frea Letts. Letts had yesterday eliminated Miss Cecil Leitch. F. Acsmavan sues J W Cook over a $300 certificate of deposit from Medina North Dakota tied to land deed in TayWis, alleging the bank was out of existence at the time. He claims the suit for the amount. defendant is a nonresident.

United Press Deal N. J Edith Leitch Lathrop Hall Alexa Stirliing Atlanta Hall Elaine Rosenthal Miss Leitch Marian Hollins Frea Letts Chicago Cecil Leitch F. Acsmavan J. W. Cook First National Bank Medina N. D Tay- Wis

Freezone claims to cure corns instantly

The ad text markets a corn remedy named Freezone promising instant relief by applying a drop to the corn. It touts a hot Me product and claims to remove corns between the toes and calluses without irritation, priced at a few rents.

Dont Spoil Your Hair By Washing Tt

Learn to avoid harsh alkali shampoos as they dry the scalp and make hair brittle. Use Mulsified Cocoanut on shampoo, a cheap greaseless option sold at drug stores. Moisten hair with water then apply about three teaspoons for a rich lather that cleanses, rinses well, and leaves hair fresh, bright, wavy, and easy to manage.

Foley's Hot and Tar Widely Praised for Cough Relief

A letter from Mrs. EL-1817 Ohio Ave praises Foley's Hot and Tar for coughs and bronchial troubles. She reports using it for herself and her children across Iowa and Duluth and says it has always provided speedy relief. The advertisement mentions it contains opiates.

Stump killed boy by dynamite blast near Dollon

Kenneth Clark, 12, son of J W Clark, farmer three miles south of Dollon in Maersnalltown county, was killed instantly when an 80 pound stump fragment was hurled 660 feet by dynamite blast from an adjoining field. An inquest was to be held that afternoon as neighbors recalled the incident and Clark had objected to dynamiting shortly before.

Maersnalltown Kenneth Clark J. W. Clark Dollon Clark

Order All Railways to Merge Into Fewer Systems

United Press report from Washington outlines a plan by the Interstate Commerce Commission to compel railroad consolidation if voluntary mergers fail. Senator Cumming of Iowa argues compulsory consolidation could enable uniform rates across remaining systems, reshaping the railroad law to add enforcement power.

United Pressy Washington, D. C Con Srese Interstate: Commerce

U S Grain Growers Receive Iowa Solicitation License

Des Moines Oct permission to solicit membership and operate in Iowa has been granted to United States Grain Growers Inc by Secretary of State Ramsay. The movement has support of all farm organizations in the state with A J Middleton named state director to begin organization work. The Grain Growers association is now organized in nine midwestern states with over 15000 farmers affiliated.

Associated Press Des Moines Iowa United States Grain Growers, Inc Ramsay A. J. Middleton Eagle Grove Grain Growers’ Association

Mrs Delia Hollister 74 Injured In Streetcar Truck Crash

Mrs Delia L Hollister aged 74 was knocked unconscious when a loop streetcar collided with a Young Coal company truck at the corner of Columbia and Edwards streets around 10 am. She suffered bruises on the head and was taken to her daughter Mrs J Cavanaughs home at 1002 Rhiel street and is reported improving today.

Delia L. Hollister Young Coal Company Columbia and Edwards Streets

City in Brief Elements From Waterloo News

Local notes report Dr. Dawson Parsons visiting a relative, A G Merriman planning to winter in California, N W Frisbie ill with influenza like symptoms, Rynearson and Koch winning praise at a cattle congress, Miriam Marsh visiting Grand Rapids for a former roommate at Vassar, a Thornburg ex service member found destitute and aided, councilman contractor securing a job for him, and Waterloo Motor Club planning expansion with a Woman's Club aided membership drive.

A. G. Merriman California N. W. Frisbie Miriam Marsh Grand Rapids Mich Josephine Bender Vassar Bender Thornburg Dail

Two New Directors Named for Waterloo Motor Club

Alb Lichty and Paul Davis were elected to the board of directors of the Waterloo Motor Club at a meeting last night to fill vacancies from resignations. Lichty, president of the Greater Waterloo Association, gives the club official recognition by this organization. Other details unavailable.

Alb. Lichty Paul Davis The Waterloo Motor Club Auing Mr. Lichty Greater Waterloo Association Motor Club

Mothers and Sons to Attend Y M C A Banquet

Mothers and sons, 325 boys under 15 with their mothers, are guests at a 6 30 tomorrow banquet in the Y M C A club rooms. A Bible study program, free supper, and entertainment are planned. Dr B F Stevenson will outline Bible study plans and a new Bible will be awarded to the class with the largest attendance.

Mothers and Sons Y. M Desdames C. A. Morris Mayme ¥ Dewer E. EF. Stevenson Duffy Mosher W.L. Blount B. Fistevenson Mae

Farewell honors for two retiring pastors in Water loo

Water loo Ministerial Association paid farewell to Rev. PB W Court of First Methodist and Rev. S S Smick of Graves Memorial LL B church with a noon dinner and speaking program at the Y M C A Rev J Asking presided Revs A C Preston EK J Lockwood J R Macartney and C D Serril spoke responses were given by Rev Court and Rev Smick About 30 association members attended

PB. W. Court First Methodist Episcopal Church S. S.smick Graves Memorial LL. B Waterloo Ministerial Association Y. A.A J. Asking First Baptist Church A. C. Preston EK. J. Lockwood J. R. Macartney C.D. Serril Mr. Court

Gentle health plea for Cascarets bowel cleanse

The ad claims daily bowel regularity and warns of poisonous waste harming health. It says Cascarets will clean bowels overnight without causing sickness, moving constipation poison and sour bile out by morning.

Cascarets

Famine coverage widens in Caspian to Samara area

A monthlong journey from Constantinople to Moscow via the Caspian and Volga regions shows a widening famine danger circle. Hunger, malaria, and disease threaten Constantinople, Baku, Astrakhan, and the Sapakova region, with hundreds of thousands at risk as winter approaches. Hospitals lack cotton and bandages while quinine runs short.

Constantisiople Moscow Caspian Sea Volga Samara Kayan Ubder Caucasus Associated Press Sur

September Fires Report Shows 15 Fires and Losses

The September fire summary reports 15 fires causing total losses of 20 200 dollars. Only 1 percent of fire alarms were turned into the department during the month.

Pinex cough syrup touted as cheap, powerful remedy

An advertisement extols Pinex as a dependable, inexpensive home cough cure for colds, chest soreness, and chest congestion. It claims rapid relief within 24 hours, suggests mixing with a pint bottle and sugar or molasses, and promises pleasant taste, with a money back guarantee if not satisfied.

The Pinex Co Fe Wayne Wayne

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