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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1923

Page

12

Ford Third Party Move Stirs Washington Opinion

Washington notes Ford avoids active promotion of a Ford for President third party while Nebraska leaders back the effort. Observers say a personal push could risk Ford’s standing, but his decisive action could make him a future president if he leads the movement to challenge the two old parties.

Mark Sullivan Washington D. C Detroit Dispatch Ford Nebraska Muscle Shoals Brealer White House

1924 chorus girls to wear more clothes say equity chief

Dorothy Bryant, head of the Chorus Girls Equity Association, predicts the 1924 chorus will dress more modestly than the 1922 edition. She argues reform and talent will redefine standards, with the aristocracy of chorus driving a shift away from risqué shows and toward skill and decency.

Equity International News Wire New York Dorothy Bryant Chorus Girls’ Equity Association Siage

Patent Pirate Faces Unorganized Rights Debacle

A New York legal note from 1932 highlights disarray around copyright ownership and filing gaps. The case underscores how sloppy records undermine protection for inventions and literary works.

Lopyright New York-Tribyney

Eyewitness recounts Moros slayings of Filipino constables

An eyewitness from Muncatao describes the Hugasan attack in which 10 Filipino constabulary members and three teachers were killed by Moros. He says Moro officials provoked the strike over tax collection by Filipino teachers and a transtabulary lieutenant dispatched by the governor. During a conference in a school, 30 Moros arrived under the pretext of fixing a room and killed the delegates. The refugee says Sultan Lidasan warned him to flee Manila, predicting Cotabato would rise against Filipinos.

Manila Mincatao Moros Sultan Lidasan Cotabato Chen

Northwestern grads aid building fund drive

Waterloo alumni committee of Northwestern university works to raise 5 050 000 for new buildings with Judge F. C. Platt as chair. He is aided by Mrs. H. B. Boies and other officials. Over 500 000 already raised. plan targets each alumnus at 275 and each alumna at 250. The drive aims to reach the goal by Northwestern’s homecoming day on November 24.

Waterloo Northwestern University F. C. Platt H. B. Boies Glen Bown F. L. Marquis William _Snett Caryl Nelson Platt Northwestern

Police Court Briefs Spring up in Downtown District

Two men forfeited bonds of 25 dollars each after arrest early last evening and spent the night in jail before posting cash and being released at dawn. A speeder paid the minimum fine, others faced parking fines, excuses, or continued hearings. Police report a large jewelry burglary at Berg Arduser in Dubuque and a bicycle theft on Second Street West.

Poace Speeder Berg-Arduser Dubuque Wwne McManus Second Street West

Nashua Livery Owner Trades Barn for Farm

Ansel Hartman of Nashua Iowa trades his livery barn and garage for a farm near Etna on October 24. He reserves his automobile stock and hearse. The new owner plans to convert the barn into a garage for storing cars. Hartman has run the livery business here for 25 years.

Nashua Qct Ansel Hartman Etna Hartman

Bond Forfeited In Des Moines Graft Case

Des Moines officials forfeited a $17,000 bond in the case against Russell J. Cockburn a former city official charged with embezzling over $80,000. Court rules stated hospital doctors reports were insufficient to prove he could not travel for a local medical examination. A bench warrant for Cockburn’s return to Des Moines will be sought. He has been treated at a St. Louis veterans hospital since May for diabetes.

Seeburger Cockburn St. Louis Hospital

Sacred Heart Grid Eleven Plans Public Dance

Sacred Heart students will host a public dance tonight at the school under the athletic association. Music starts at 15 p.m. Proceeds will aid the football team. The local grid eleven will meet Sacred Heart of Oelwein at Waterloo field on a likely date and a return game at Oelwein is discussed.

Sacred Heart The Athletic Association Sacred Heart School of Oelwein Waterloo Cedar River Park St. Patrick’s Cedar Rapids

Tourists Injured in River Road Crash Near Iowa City

Two Los Angeles tourists, Sammel H Latin and his sons Irving T Latin and Dewey Latin, were in critical condition at Mercer hospital after a car rolled over twice and burned on the river-to-river road near Iowa City. The trio were traveling from Chicago to Los Angeles when the father swerved to avoid a backing car.

Iowa City Los Angeles Mercer Hospital Sammel H. Latin Irving T. Latin Dewey Latin Chicago

Local Traction Co Reports September Losses

Waterloo and Cedar Falls North ern railway lines show a September loss of 12325.16 with 169229 passengers carried. Revenue 15837.01, expenses 12929, taxes 908.50, net income 2100.01 and interest and renewal charges totaling 14429.47, leaving a deficit after net income. In September 1922 fares totaled 175953.

Waterloo, Cedar Falls & Northern Railway Waterloo Loken Met

Farmers-Labor Party Formed in Montana State Field

In Great Falls Montana 28 delegates to the state farmer labor conference voted nearly unanimously to enter a farmer labor party in the Montana political field. A permanent party organization was set to be pursued with detailed program work to follow.

Great Falls Mont Farmer-Labor Conference Montana Doni

Farmer Convicted for Killing Neighbor in Wisconsin

Elkhorn Wisconsin October 24. Adolph Eckman a Sharon farmer was found guilty of first degree murder for the fatal shooting of his neighbor Carl Fritz. A life imprisonment sentence is required for first degree murder and counsel said he would file a motion for a new trial.

Elkhorn Wis Adolph Eckman Sharon Farmer Ony Carl Fritz

Record Gathering of Gil Men in Milwaukee

About 6000 to 7000 members of the National Petroleum Marketers Association attend the annual convention in Milwaukee. Word received from H. H. Wurster, secretary of Hawkeye Oil Co., lists Waterloo delegates A. W. Capward and another Hawkeye official as participants. Wurster calls it the largest oil men gathering in industry history.

National Petroleum* Marketers’ Association Milwaukee HH. Wurster Hawkeye Oil Company Waterloo A. WH. Capward Wurser

Meany Casket Factory Welcomes Embalmers Clinic

A two day complimentary clinic for embalmers from neighboring states concluded with a factory tour at the Meany casket works led by president J. J. Meany. About 125 registrants attended. Prof. A. H. Worsham of Chicago lectured and demonstrated modern embalming and cemisurgery techniques this morning and again this afternoon.

Meany Casket Factory J. J. Meany Casket’ Works A.H

McAdoo in New York Planning Campaign

William G. McAdoo has spent the past week in New York holding conferences with supporters for the Democratic presidential nomination. He is accompanied by his pre-convention manager, David Rockwell. The report notes ongoing campaign activity and organizing efforts in the state capital.

New York Wiliam G. McAdoo David Rockwell

New Gas Tax Bill to Be Offered at Special Session

Des Moines reports a proposed gasoline tax bill to override Gov. Mead’s veto seeks road funding by taxing vehicle use. Sen. O. L. Mead and Rep. J. C. McClune advocate shifting costs to drivers, with revenues split between primary and secondary roads and partial relief to farmers.

Associated Press Des Moines Noi Kendall Tis Mead List General Assembly J. CG. McClune Oskaloasa McClune Uhore Jos Rier O. L. Mead Shell Rok Alraady

The Love Potion and the Cast of a Royal Banquet

A fairy tale scene unfolds with a King and Queen hosting a banquet when a witch enters with a crystal jar containing a love potion. The Queen neglects the jewel box gift as a crystal jar shatters, releasing noxious power. The witch vows revenge as the tale moves toward Part II tomorrow.

Oachi Bere Priza Amy Pitto

Greene Electric Light Wins 25 Year Franchise Vote

Greene Iowa residents approved Greene Electric Light Power Co. in a special election by 151 to 61. The utility will convert from direct current to alternating current, with the change to begin as soon as possible.

Greene, Ia Greene Electric Light & Power Co

The Sandman Story Part L The Lova Potion

The tale opens with a King and Queen at their wedding feast as twenty gray doves enter through a window carrying fairies. Each fairy bears a wand ending in a diamond ring, and one near the throne proclaims the Queen’s gift of twenty diamond rings for the royal couple.

Hair Groom promises lasting combed style for all hair

An old advertisement touts Hair Groom as a dignified comber for all hair styles with natural gloss and a well groomed look. It claims Harrel Groom is greaseless and aids thickness and luster while warning against greasy imitators.

Olive Tablets advertise relief for constipation relief

Dr Edwards claims Olive Tablets substitute for calomel with a gentle vegetable laxative. The ad touts quick natural action for constipation torpid liver and bad breath, urging nightly use at 15 and 30 cents with no calomel.

Edwards Caloniel

Glasses on sale with direct office ownership claim

The ad touts savings on two tone glasses from 3.50 to 7.00. It claims lower prices because the seller owns their office and home and pays no 4th Street rent, promising similar savings to others.

4Th St

Remarkable Recovery After Mayr's Remedy Reported

A grocer, once nearly starving and 115 pounds, credits Mayr's Wonderful Remedy with restoring health after four months. He claims improved digestion, appetite, and weight gain to 152 pounds. The ad promises money back if not satisfied and notes claims of relief from catarrhal mucus and intestinal inflammation.

A Friued Mayr Mayer

Women of Three Generations Advertises Pinkham Remedy

The daughter, mother, and grandmother attest to Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a strengthening tonic. Dating to 1873 in Lynn Massachusetts the remedy is praised as a standard for women and claimed to help 98 of 160 users.

Lydia E. Pinkham Lydia E. Pinkhram Lynn Mass

Stop Itching Skin With Zemo Therapy

One safe treatment relieves itching and soothes irritated skin. Ask a druggist for Zemo 35¢ or $1 bottle and apply as directed to banish most eruptions. Zemo Soap 25c and Zemo Ointment 50c accompany the regimen.

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