Coal prices in Chicago no effect on Waterloo freight costs
J A Young of Young Coal Co defends Chicago dealers' pricing as price drops of 2 to 3 dollars per ton. He notes Chicago coal sells at 12 to 13 dollars, with 3-dollar freight to Waterloo, and argues miners, transport and labor improvements will meet national coal needs by spring. He disputes wholesale Chicago prices as low as five dollars and cites higher mine quotations.
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Chicago
J. A. Young
Young Coal Company
3Rho
Waterloo
Mr. Young
Nois
Iowa
Ney
Young
America
England
Police Chief Urges Locking Cars To Prevent Theft
Chief H H Young urges auto owners to secure vehicles with proper locking devices. He notes police alone cannot stop thefts and cites recent local car thefts, including a Ford sedan take from Sycamore Street and Park Avenue, license 394751, and a 1919 Oakland dark green model 54 D, license 395104 from a Cedar Falls garage.
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H. H. Young
H. Trunkey
Grant Avenue
Sycamore Street
Park Avenue
Cedar Falls
Oakland
Colay
Architects to Meet in City Tomorrow
The eighteenth annual Iowa chapter convention of the American Institute of Architects opens tomorrow with a 10:30 a.m. social on the Hotel Russell Lamson mezzanine, followed by luncheon. The first business session is at 1:39 p.m. with chapter president Allen Holmes Kimball of Ames delivering the address. The convention ends Friday with a banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
The
American Institute of Architects
Hotel
Russell-Lamson
Allen Holmes Kimball
Ames
Color Question Changes Border States in South
In Kentucky Cox is favored to win more than Beckham but Beckham’s party remains competitive. West Virginia leans Republican despite Cox’s campaign strength among coal miners. Maryland shows doubtful outlook with Democrat likely to be reelected. Cox vs Harding remains uncertain.
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Senate
Kentucky
Richard Ernest
Harding
J. Crepps Wicklffe Beckham
Cox
Cincinnati
Ohio
Campbell Cantrell
West Virginia
Maryland
Maker Succumbs to His Own Home Brew Tragedy in Council Bluffs
In Council Bluffs on October 13 J E McPherson died at 2 20 am after serving home brewed wine to a large gathering. Ross McCor was reported dead soon after, but not verified. Many guests fell ill with several in critical condition as physicians struggled to compile names. Coroner Cutler faced delays four hours after being summoned. The McPherson family and guests withheld details.
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J. IE. McPherson
J. E. McPherson
Ross McCor
Cutler
McPherson
All Voters Must Register on Set Aside Days
In Black Hawk county both men and women must register this year for the presidential election. Registration days are Oct 21, Oct 22, Oct 22 again, and Oct 30 the last Saturday before the election. Unregistered voters cannot vote Nov 2. Citizens must meet naturalization and residency requirements. women may affirm age at least 21.
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Woden
Black Hawk County
Hitchins body to arrive for Waterloo funeral
The body of Frank Hitchins will be sent from New York City tomorrow morning and arrive in time for Sunday services in Waterloo. Becker-Chapman Post American Legion to organize arrangements with Rainbow Veterans Society for a Memorial Hall service. This will be Waterloo’s first veteran funeral for a death overseas after active campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hitchins
Becker-Chapman Post
American Legion
Memorial Hall
The
Post
Rainbow Veterans’ Society
Hitchins
New York City
Germany
Waterloo
Christensen to Speak in Waterloo Friday Night
Parley P Christensen sole presidential speaker in Waterloo this year will address the audience at Waterloo theatre Friday at 8.00. Leader of the Farmer Labor ticket he contrasts with Eugene V Debs Socialist ticket though some Socialists seek a fair hearing for him during his visit. A note mentions a sale act in the Courier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parley P.christensen
Waterloo
Farmer-Labor
Socialist
Eugene V. Debs
Altho
Socialist Party
Christensen
Social Welfare Seeks Clothing in Waterloo Drive
Saturday event mobilizes Boy Scouts to collect donated clothing, shoes, bedding, stoves and furniture for the needy as the Social Welfare league store runs low. Thomas Reaney urges generous home donations, noting past Belgian aid and urging “Good Fellows” spirit ahead of Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts
Social Welfare League
Waterloo
Co-Operative
League
Thomas Reaney
Reaney
Burlington Police Chief McElroy resigns after 15 years
Charles G. McElroy night captain of police in Burlington Ta resigns after 15 years of service. He gives no reason for leaving and says innocence will be proven despite accusations. Superintendent Ogden declines comment on successors. Public reaction swirls amid prior council hearing of a discharged officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Charles G. McElroy
W. C. Ogden
Public Safety
McElroy
Sias Speaks Before College GOP Club at Iowa Teachers
Carleton Sias of Waterloo spoke at the Harding and Coolings club meeting at Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls. He outlined Republican history and spoke briefly on the League of Nations as med ia na women students enjoyed an orchestra and the campaign song composed by A T Jolson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Harding and Coolings Club
Iowa
State Teachers’ College
Cedar Falls
Carleton Sias
Republican
League of Nations
Mediana
AT Jolson
Mill to Replace Wooden Dam With Concrete Structure
The mill company plans a concrete dam to replace the old wooden one next year. Repairs are underway on the dam above Fourth Street bridge by Waterloo Cedar Falls Union Oil due to low water levels. Flush boards raise the dam about 12 inches as the river sits at a four year low, reducing power available. General manager W J Peddicord notes ongoing settlement and ice wear wear on the upper dam requires annual renewal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourth Street Bridge
Waterloo
Cedar Falls Union Oil Company
W. J. Peddicord
Peddicord
Salvation Army Drive Reaches $500 On First Day
The Pythian Sisters spearhead a Salvation Army drive in Black Hawk County for 980 dollars for the coming year. The initial day yielded 500 dollars and the campaign runs two weeks. P H Frank, chair of the county advisory board, said Bilkiers will lead next week and expressed confidence in reaching the goal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Pythian
Black Hawks County
P. H. Frank
Black Hawk Country
The
Army, Toay
Re-enlists in Army for Alaska service
Jess O Pitts of Greene Iowa enlisted at Waterloo recruiting station for three years with the 143rd infantry in Alaska. He will depart for Des Moines Friday. Pitts is a former member of the 168th infantry in World War I. Other recent enlistees include Leolan Hoffa of Waterloo joining the 39th infantry for one year at Camp Lewis and Terman Everhart of Nevada Indiana enlisting for one year in the 58th infantry for Camp Lewis.
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Jess O. Pitts
Greene
Waterloo
Trreaty-first Infantry
Alaska
Des Moines
Mr. Pitts
One Hundred and Sixty-eighth Infantry
Leolan William Hoffa
First Street West
Thirty-ninth Infantry
Camp Lewis
Wash
Terman AL Everhart
Nevada
Fifty-eighth Infantry
Bride and groom married in Chicago this week
The Manuae of miss Lalia Smith of Wilmington Maryland and Ned Oliver of Waterloo were wed in Chicago today per local reports. The groom, son of Mr and Mrs N J Oliver of 622 Randolph Street, will live with his parents for a time. Cedar Falls donors give $2000 to the local Red Cross. final fund balance yet to be decided by the war service board at yesterday's meeting.
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Lalia
Smith
Wilmington
Nelson Oliver
Waterloo
N. J. Oliver
Randolph Street
Bradstreet
Oliver
Cedar Alls
Red Cross Chapter
War Service Board
Service Board
Suit over lost fur scarf at Johnson pavilion
Gladys Buckler sues Ernest Johnson for 200 dollars claiming a fur scarf checked at the Johnson dance pavilion checkroom was mishandled and delivered to the wrong person. Damages sought 500 dollars for a separate bicycle collision with an automobile on April 26, 1920, involving Otto P. Schoknecht against G H Berry and C W Berry. John J Foarde represents the plaintiff in both actions.
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Johnson
Gladys Buckler
Ernest Johnson
Otto P
Final Plans For Y M C A Membership Drive
The Y M C A membership campaign in Waterloo is launched with a dinner of all team members. Rev Frank Cole Davenport will keynote at the Y gym next Monday on the meaning of the Y M C A. Frank J King leads the drive to recruit 600 new and renewed members, with teams competing to win by most memberships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Cole
Davenport
Waterloo
Frank JL. King
Lions to entertain visiting architects at noon luncheon
The Lions club will host the Town chapter of the American Institute of Architects at its noon luncheon tomorrow in Black's tea room. The architects begin a two day convention in Waterloo, with the president promising each member a diamond stickpin in the announcement letter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Lions Club
American Institute of Architects
Black’s
Tea Room
Waterloo
Waterloo men join Knights of Columbus fourth degree
Six Waterloo men EB. J. Brucher William J. Norman J. J. Meany T. A. Ruane Dr. TF. Thornton and McKinley J. Anderson received fourth degree work in Des Moines as part of a class of about 300. The group included a record breaker with 71 Iowa towns represented. Marriage licenses listed Osborn Sigman and Katherine Stapela Waterloo. Charles Fall and Kathryn Friday Waterloo, both 28.
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K. C
Waterloo
Knights of Columbus
Des Moines
EB. J. Brucher
William J. Norman
J. J. Meany
T. A. Ruane
Dr. TF. Thornton
McKinley J. Anderson
Iowa
Ligenses, Osborn
Sigman
Katherine Stapela
Charles Fall
J Kathryn Friday
Cedar Falls Citizens Tackle Rail Depot Move
Cedar Falls receives notice that Waterloo Cedar Falls and Northern Railway has taken possession of a new Second Street station replacing the old passenger and freight depots. Interurban routes shift to First Street, local cars trim three blocks, and baggage moves from the rear. Community notes cover local club talks, church events, residents moving, and a large fish stocking by state game wardens.
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Cedar Falls
Waterloo, Cedar Falls & Northern Railway Company
Second Street
Black Hawk
Great Western
First Street
Washington
First
Main
Yhe
Osage Electric Rate Case Set for Federal Court Hearing
The Osage electric rate dispute will go to federal court in Dubuque within 20 days after city officials received notice to appear. The council refused the company's request and told the local manager service may be cut off. Also noted is the twenty fourth annual Federated Women's Clubs convention of District Four opening last evening and ongoing. John Ritzinger, formerly with Waterloo Construction, now breeds purebred stock in Keokuk County, buying a Hereford herd led by a full brother of Repeater Seventh for 27000 and 60 Duroc Jersey hogs for his farm.
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Electric Light Company
Dubuque
Noitice
Federated Woman's Clubs of District
Ef. W. Spaulding
John Ritzinger
Waterloo Construction Company
Keokuk County
Sigourney Herald
Ritainger
Jersey
Fire on Victoria Victoria liner sparks big blaze at sea
Berlin dispatch reports a large fire broke out at midnight on the steamer Victoria Hoe used near Hamburg America line at Vulcan yards. The message was incomplete with few details provided about casualties or cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria Lake
Berlin
Hamburg
Victoria
Aspironal Elixir Promises Quick Cold Relief Across All Ages
An aggressive advertisement touts Aspironal as the safest and most effective remedy for colds and flu, claiming immediate relief within two minutes and urging druggists to stock the product. It targets adults and children, with guarantees and money back if the cold does not fade.
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Bal Dollar
Tess Fujla
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Courier
Social Welfare
Sias
G.O. P
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RED Cross
Y. M
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Battle Creek
Mich
Lena Ho
Baily News
Ghorgh H. Twaddly
la Cedar Falls
Parkersburg
Lannie Benson
Terioo
Republican Club
Feachers College
Wills N. Birdsall
Cox-Roosevelt Club
Sherman de Wolf
Reinbeck
Democratic Club
Brotherhood of the First Congregational Church
Church Ariars
Cedar Fails
Mack
Florida
Idward Troy
Freeport
Davis
Morrison
Hans
C. Christofferson
Tremont Street
C. C. Ford
Cedar Heights
Waverly
A. L. Talcott
West Brook
Minn
Walnut Street
James (. Rand
Owen
C. P. Anderson
Albert Lea
John Hauser
Messrs
Mmes
J. Lo. Bailey
John Fearer
C. Bailey
Roland Merner
Goldfield
James Millard Bailey
Mable Claussen
Julius Westphal
Joliet
A. B. Frier
F. G. Bennison
Joseph B. Clay
Osage Electric
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