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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1919
Page
1
The document presents Judge M. Wright’s public statement from Fort Dodge urging no resignation despite calls amid a controversy. He defends years of service, vows to continue duties, and asserts honesty and oath, expressing readiness to face fate without flinching.
Four counties plan school recitations as Iowa Day celebrations expand from Oct 19 to 25. Clergymen will discuss democracy and citizenship in sermons. City displays highlight local manufactures and state history with dozens of newspapers planning special editions. Local clubs offer more than $6,000 in prizes for student displays.
Three indictments returned by the federal grand jury reported to Judge Henry Z. Reed in United States district court. The defendants are O. G. Wilson Wiley Joyner and La Bert P. Shr, accused of fraudulent transactions using a bookkeeping system. No trial date set. the cases proceed in the eastern division RP.
Helen and Uncle Harry discuss universal disarmament and the elimination of poisonous gas. Generals Wood and McAndrews argue for smaller regular armies, longer universal training, stronger coast defenses, air service, and strategic postings while warns of political resistance and future reforms. Editor invites inquiries for column replies.
Mrs J Herman Wilns reports she suffered from low spirits and poor appetite before using Vinol with iron and cod liver peptones. She claims the tonic restored appetite, strength, and overall health, describing it as a nerve builder and advising its use.
Sadie Hill, a housekeeper at James Kittin’s farm near Logan Iowa, shot Lawrence Witzpatrick in the eye and chest Wednesday. Hill is in the hospital, in jail, and does not deny the shooting. A group gathered at the farm to drink. she ordered them off, then fired as they returned.
October 10 Knoxville reports classifying an airship as a motor vehicle requiring a $10 license. Morrison Taxi of Des Moines faced the tax as pilots were taxed to fly machines into town. The policy may spread to other towns as the taxi earned about $1,201 in the visit. Four thousand women join the Saskatchewan Grain Growers' association.
Mr and Mrs Wittiam Holly of Columbia area report a daughter born Sept 28 and another on Oct 3. Evangelist O FB Hamilton of Mountain Grove Mo recently flew an airplane to deliver a gift of $100 to his mother church. The flight cost was covered by the Mineral Wells congregation.
Mrs J Eliza Beth May of Columbia Pennsylvania reports relief from faintness weakness and dragging pains after using Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. She notes improved health and endorses the remedy for other women. The advertisement cites roots and herbs as the medicine’s active basis and claims nationwide testimonials.
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