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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1923

Page

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Noted Health Experts Speak at Iowa Nurses Convention

A 20th annual Iowa Association of Registered Nurses convention featured talks by Dr. Lauer on Sheppard-Towner Work in Iowa and Miss Hershey on generalized tuberculosis nursing. Dr. Sampson urged coordinated health effort for next 20 years and emphasized county welfare programs, clinics, and public support to back maternal and infant health initiatives.

Lauer Iowa City The State University Shepard-Towner Towa Sampson Jews Medienl Society Adah Bershey Yes Moines Miss Drake Anna Drake Des Moines Hershey Rochester Minhn Sheppard Towner Pha Iowa Wweman Fortieth General Assembly Sampzon

Woman Sentenced to Five Years for Jailbreak Plot

Port Madison La Ort IL Mrs Bernice Lorraine Pepperling of St Paul was taken to Rockwell City women’s reformatory to serve a five year sentence for attempting to smuggle firearms into the state penitentiary on June 1. Judge J B Craig pronounced sentence after Pepperling declined a new trial. Ed Foley of St Paul, arrested with Pepperling, may appeal. Foley was convicted of the same offense.

Port ‘Madison Bernice Lorraine Peppertine St. Paul Rockwell City

Dictatorial Powers Loom as Reichstag Adjourns

Berlin dispatch reports government moves toward an authorization law granting dictatorial powers. Chancellor Stresemann warned he would govern on his own responsibility if the Reichstag fails to pass the measure when it reconvenes. President Ebert had empowered him to dissolve the Reichstag if needed. Stormy adjournment left the bill in contention as leaders threatened to bolt.

International Berlin Stresemann Ebert Tairline

Tickets for Games at Iowa City Here

Football fans seek Illinois Iowa and Michigan Iowa tickets at Iowa City offices. About 140 tickets allocated for Waterloo and Cedar Falls per game. Buyers must purchase before Tuesday as paste stamps must be returned on that date.

Iowa City Waterloo Cedar Falls

Local Obituaries and Deaths Listed in Jesup Area

Ida Sheridan 62 wife of C F Sheridan died at 4 30 am at 125 Loran Avenue after heart trouble in her home she had lived here five years born May 28 1861 in Beloit Wisconsin member of Methodist church Woman's Relief Corps and Rebekah lodge survived by husband a son Harry H Sheridan and daughter Mrs C W Early Dumont plus brother George Hasbrook Independence a Marian Nichols daughter died April 23 19 The body at Kistner funeral home pending funeral arrangements Parlee Clementine Tippey 70 died yesterday at 7 15 pm at the Harry Aikey home after years of illness born December 31 1853 in Cook County married Melvin Meeker moved to Iowa age nine survived by seven children two sons George and Leroy preceded by husband eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren funeral 10 am tomorrow at Harry Aikey home George M McGonegal 63 died at 10 am today at home 439 Mobile after a yearlong illness born Water town April 24 1866 lived here most of life survived by husband three sons and a daughter from former marriage E E and J R Bramble Waterloo Janes Mrs D Dear Sioux Falls and others body at Vilaman Grindt parlors pending funeral arrangements

Mes Ida S. Sheridan C. FL Sheridan Stas Hee J Loran Avenue Muay Beloit Wis Methodist Church Woman's Relief Corps Rebekah Lodge Jesup Harry H. Sheridan C. W. Early Dumont George’ Hasbrook Independence Marian Nichols Parled 'Tippey Parlee Clementine Tippey Harry Aikey Janesville Cook County Iowa Marriace Melvin Meeker Wee Chiabeeu Iain Reuben Mia Ray Cain Maud Aikey Dale McCoy Julia Brown George Leroy Famo Arrow IRS George MW. Apgonegal George T. McGonegal Mobile Wa ‘Terton

Whisky Glasses Increase Since Prohibition Observed

Portland Oregon October 11 in a prohibition discussion at the American Federation of Labor convention William Clark a delegate of the mint glass workers said more whisky glasses are now being made than before prohibition and are used for ornaments. He noted beer bottle production declined after the Volstead act while European whisky glass output rose. Delegates argued bootleggers and soft drink dealers favored prohibition.

Portland Ore American Federation of Labor Willian Clark Imint

Walton Demands State Law To curb Klan Influence

Leader Walton calls on the Legislature to pass a new law to curb the Ku Klux Klan, alleging terror, intimidation, and violence across Oklahoma. He cites testimony of witnesses about brutal acts and warns that without action the government faces upheaval and anarchy. He urges swift enactment to protect citizens and uphold liberties.

Rain Clouds Overcast Sky at Polo Park

New York reports rain and mist delaying the world series as Giants and Yankees prepare for game two. McGraw and Hughsin speak on the potential turn of events while weather briefly clears to improve prospects for a clear game. Giants lead a streak of eight straight world series wins over the Yankees, with notes on pitching patterns and past ties.

Polo Park McGraw International News Wire New York John McGraw Miller Husgins Giants Yankees Hildebrand Hoyt Aml Waeson

Tariff Prevails as Adams Sees U.S. Prosperity

Washington dispatch reports John T. Adams, Republican National Committee chair, defending Fordney McCumber tariff as shield against hard times. He credits tariff with farm and industry strength, higher employment, and steady prices, while contrasting unprotected European rivals. Adjourn cites European failures to warn of imports’ impact on U.S. purchasing power.

William K. Hutobinsos International News Washington, D. C Mel John T. Adams Nepublican National Committee Adams United States Republican Party

West High Lecture Course Tickets On Sale

Season tickets for the West High School lecture series were placed on site by students for $1. The schedule opens with the Mac Farren Symphony quartet on Oct 31, followed by a lecture titled An Evening With the Stars by Dr. B R Baumgardt on Mec 21. Next is Tea for Three on Jan 10, ending with a concert by the Imperial Male quartet on Wel 4.

West High School MacFarren Symphony Quartet B. R. Baumgardt Imperial Male Quartet

Bunter Found Dead on Cedar River Bank

Muscatine Iowa Oct 11 Hiram McGill 26 Ataissa Ta was found dead on the Cedar river bank after an all night search. He failed to return from a hunting trip and a shotgun shell was found near his body. Police presume accidental death while attempting to shore a boat into the river.

Muscatine Hiram McGill Ataissa Cedar River

Will Transfers Widow’s Joint Property After Death

A joint will by L B M Bennett and M S Bennett in Cedar Falls provides that property owned jointly by husband and wife goes to the survivor and upon the survivor's death to named heirs. The Cedar Falls homestead and bank stock in Brooklyn pass to Clara H Stephenson and Nellie B Leonard respectively, with T Stephenson named executor. The will dated December 13, 19 AGt is filed with Clerk F W Thompson for probate.

Lb. M MS. Bennett Nushband Cedar Falls Bennett F. W. [Thompson

Harding Memorial Drive for 3 Million Formally Organized

The Harding Memorial association was formally organized in Washington on Oct 11 to launch a nationwide campaign to raise 2,000,000 to maintain the memory of the late president. President Calidge presided as the board of directors met in Brig. Gen. Charles F. E. Sawyer’s office, who will run the Washington headquarters.

Washington Harding Memorial Association Imam Ory Conlidge Charles FE. Sawyer Whoa

Lions Club Donates Ten YMCA Memberships to Boys

Lions Club votes a $40 gift to fund ten YMCA memberships for worthy boys chosen by the general secretary. The luncheon at Black's tearooms featured Maybeth Mack violin and Mrs. Robert Parrott. entertainment complemented the fundraiser for the campaign.

Lions Club MW. C. A Black Debme Maybeth Mack Robert Parrott

Lovett Resigns as Chairman of U P Railroad

New York Oct 11 Robert S Lovett resigns as chairman of the executive committee of the Union Pacific railroad effective January. He will still represent the railroad in consolidation matters and in valuing the line as the Interstate Commerce Commission prepares to engage. A new board chairman role was created for him and the executive committee office was abolished. The finance committee was appointed with Lovett as ex officio member. R Gray’s duties are enlarged under new arrangements. Lovett plans to leave for California in December for short time.

International News Wire New York Robert S. Lovett Union Pacific Railroad Perm Finatre Judge Lovett Lovett Dulles Harivs A. Peabody W. A. Harriman C. W. Seeger Paul M. Warburg Newcomb Carlton R. Gray Levett Plang i Fort California Sian

Humbert Elected Presiding Officer of County Veterans

Humbert B. Humbert of Cedar Falls was elected colonel and presiding officer of the Black Hawk Veterans Association at the fourteenth annual reunion in Memorial hall. G. W. Bothwell and Dave Allison were named lieutenant colonel and major, with Byron Leighton as quartermaster. The hall was filled for the campfire closing the reunion with reminiscences of Pea Ridge and addresses urging patriotism and unity among veterans groups.

B. Humbert Cedar Falls Black Hawk Pea Ridge Ark A. G. Bady Beatty Independence Par Ridge

Maids Testimony in Stokes Divorce Case Involving Wallace

New York October 11 A maid testifies in W E D Stokes divorce suit that his wife Helen Elwood Stokes frequented Edgar T Wallace s apartment called the love nest She described finding hairpins and red hair in Wallaces room While the witness is cross examined eleven other negro witnesses await testimony for Stokes The court scene includes a hysterical reaction from Mrs Stokes mother and a rehearsal meeting at Stokes office

International News New York W. E. D. Stokes Helen Elwood Stokes Big Edgar T. Wallace Lillian Paine Wallace Max Steur Stokes Steur Samuel Untermyer Untermyer

Goldfish Cure for Nervous Disorders Promoted in Syracuse

Syracuse journalist Dr. Cone pushes serpents gizzards and other old cures aside as John Marshall, a local bird expert, markets goldfish as a non ingestive remedy for nervous disorders and insomnia. He claims watching a goldfish calmly swim aids contemplation and ratiocination, with hospitals among buyers. The piece notes goldfish surpass other pets in current demand as winter nears.

Syracuse Marshall Moniteus

Homeruns Spark Yankees Past Giants 4 2

Yankees win 4 2 over the Giants behind three homeruns. Meusel and Ruth contribute key hits as Bentley, Dugan, and Snyder handle the late innings. Frisch, Frise, and Gowdy field miscues appear amid the tense late play with Umpire Dart denying a Yankee claim.

Meusel Young Scott Ward Frise Yankees Dart Cunningham Pipp Bentley Witt Hopper Dugan Ruth Snyder Kelly Bancroft Giants Mensec Schang Dungan Groh Scott Frisch Youngs Gowdy Jackson

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