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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1921
Page
1
United Press reports officials warn of a possible railway showdown as President Harding weighs options to prevent nationwide paralysis. Steps include using public opinion, curbing union funds, criminal conspiracy charges, and potentially taking over railroads under the defense act to keep trains running.
Dubuque Iowa October 19 four farmers report potato crops benefiting from warm weather last month with large tubers dug up for local distribution. Highland Wisconsin notes a 257 pound single vine of yellow squash and three giants weighing 91 85 and 82 pounds from one vine. Davenport Iowa claims G Bieffeldt as champion sweet potato grower with 10 bushels dug and a 4.5 pound largest tuber. Cedar Rapids notes James Murphy prize pumpkin grower whose 150 pound pumpkin yielded 3 pies totaling 3.5 pies.
Miss Geraldine Smythe a chorus girl at a local theatre was tarred when the freshly laid tarvia on Sycamore and Fifth streets caused her to slip while crossing. She was smeared and her outfit ruined, then taken to her hotel. She asked the mayor to reimburse clothing damages and blamed city workers for not fencing off the tar. The street was closed pending cleanup.
Francis S. Peabody Chicago coal magnate and mine operator urged at the American Mining Congress that the national government provide pure liquor to Americans. He criticized Prohibition laws and government controls, arguing the government should halt business regulation and focus on securing pure alcohol and safe food for citizens.
American Legion men in Waterbury intending to attend the national convention at Kansas City from Oct 31 to Nov 2 can travel at a one cent per mile rate over the Great Western. The round trip fare including war tax on sleepers or way coaches will be $7.26. Departures from here are set for Oct 23 or Oct 36 with return planned accordingly, according to A J Howard, local passenger agent.
Janesville Iowa area vendors reported a large turnout for C A Brewer’s purebred Jersey sale yesterday. Twenty five head sold for an average of 32 dollars, top price 47 dollars paid by Bert Moon of East Janesville. Frank Hill of Shell Rock bought several gilts, paying 28 dollars for one gilt.
Ysadore Williams, a Black man, was arraigned in municipal court on assault with intent to murder for the Black Hawk street shooting. Bound over to the grand jury with bail set at 5000 dollars. efforts to reduce bail failed and he was remanded to county jail. Charles Gilbert also held for grand jury on cheating by false pretenses. bail set at 1000 dollars. Gilbert was found guilty on issuing false checks and fined 25 dollars plus costs.
In Vineland New Jersey Louis a Black person was arrested today over a fatal incident involving a girl at East Moorestown last spring. Police say he confessed to harming the child and a crowd gathered at the jail while precautions were taken to guard the prisoner.
President Harding told a Williamsburg audience that the nation faces an educational crisis due to lack of teachers and school facilities. He urged better pay to attract teachers, expanded school housing, and stronger public support, noting American generosity yet persistent shortages.
Advertises Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets for indigestion relief. Claims the tablets provide alkaline balance to counter acid conditions after any meal or drink. Suggests travelers keep a box for travel meals and wayside eating.
Mrs. EB. John of Janesville Wisconsin reports gaining nineteen pounds after using Tratona tonic claiming it restored her energy, appetite, and sleep while quieting nerves. The ad urges readers in Waterloo and surrounding towns to buy Tritona at local drugstores to prepare for winter and strengthen health.
A speaker argues that education funding depends on public revenue growth and urged citizens to support measures raising revenues. He laments declining plain living and high thinking among students and links unrest to rapid, extravagant living, urging a balanced approach to education investment.
New York oct 19 united press reports the nations ten million cars will be mobilized to transport food should a general railroad strike occur. officials say government power may seize all vehicles in dire need with about one million trucks and nine million passenger cars available for service while airlines would provide long distance speed.
Midwestern governors meet in Des Moines to debate rate disputes and credit terms for farmers. Wisconsin Gov John J Blaine urges repeal of the Esch-Cummins law while noting wartime excess and inflation. Several resolutions are discussed with action anticipated at today’s session.
Japanese military and naval delegates headed by Maj Gen Tanaga and Vice Admiral Kanji Kato receive lavish hospitality in San Francisco ahead of Washington conference talks. U S army and navy officers and local officials compete in hosting, with several delegation women adopting European attire for first time.
Washington October 19 Japan will push for nonfortification of select Pacific islands during the Washington arms limitation talks. Tokyo is expected to propose an agreement mainly with the United States not to fortify certain islands and perhaps to dismantle existing fortifications.
U S Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a 1.7 percent drop from May to September across 32 cities and a 18.21 percent rise since July 1920 to September 1913 benchmark, with food, clothing, housing and fuel showing varied increases. a giant Atlantic liner consumed large quantities of meat, tea, flour and potatoes on a recent voyage.
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