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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1926
Page
11
Oldtime Republican workers insist a protective tariff is essential to maintain industry and fund agriculture as in McKinley era. Democrats counter that tariff as revenue would depress manufacturing profits to farmer pricing levels, urging a change in approach.
The plan calls for agriculture and industry sectors to be treated on an equal footing in policy and support. Officials indicate the move aims to balance incentives, funding, and development across both areas to foster broader economic growth.
Des Moines on October 27 reports the price of a Town Jump coal increased by 60 cents. The new price is 6 50 per ton, reflecting the higher cost for local deliveries.
New York October 27 Mrs Bertha Washauer sixty two and her daughter Dorothy thirty two died after leaping from the eleventh floor of the Martha Washington hotel both registered under assumed names. A doctor’s card found in the mother’s pocket read Brother knows all about the money. Dr Dora Bass identified the pair. The mother had recent treatment for mental illness and the daughter suffered a nervous disorder.
Minneapolis dealer in artificial limbs J J Holsom was arrested by Officer Denniston for allegedly stealing a woman’s wooden leg from Mrs Marlow Tharp of 731 Miathin avenue west. The case arose after a payment dispute over installments, ending with the limb returned and payments settled.
Cedar Falls on October 27 reports L. P. Christensen sold fourteen five month old spring pigs from George Arsen place. The herd brought a total of 437.50 dollars, yielding a little more than half his annual rent.
Bob Jones evangelistic prayer meetings titled Prevaling Prayer will be led Thursday from 10 to 10:30 at numerous homes including Mrs. I. Billings Mrs. B. W. Burton Mrs. I. M. Ritchie Mrs. D. W. Mitchell 542 Kern and many others across the city. Attendees listed include M. L. Hopkins J. J. Gen M. L. Hopkins and more at addresses on Fairview Argyle Newton Broadway and West Jefferson among others.
A saxophone from Hartman Whalen Music Store on 227 1-2 Fourth Street East disappeared. Police report the instrument, linked to the tune Prisoner’s Song, was last seen by musicians who alerted authorities yesterday. An unnamed thief is sought as officers remark the stolen item would be difficult to claim a reward for.
Aimes Ta Pie-Witty men representing all parts of the state registered for the second annual fire fighters short course by the engineering extension division of a Iowa college. The course closes to…
New York City reader Ben Lo writes of constant upset stomach and bad breath improved by Carter's Little Liver Pills. He claims the pills relieve constipation and leave a sweeter breath. The pills are small sugar coated and marketed to families with 25 and 75 cent red package sizes through druggists.
Implement dealers delivered a car load of eight corn pickers to Reinbeck Iowa on October 27 with four sold. Last year 24 pickers were sold and similar numbers expected despite wet weather delaying purchases. Hiring in this region remains active as corn picking begins with low labor demand. Farmers hiring help pay six cents per bushel with an elevator or seven cents when shoveling.
In Des Moines on October 27 the tariff dominates the Iowa campaign as Republicans and Democrats vie to control Congress. Democrats argue the tariff hurts farmers by keeping up priced manufactured goods. Governor Hamlin urges a tariff aiding agriculture as to industry. Ex-Gov Frank Lowden of Illinois says agricultural prices should rise to parity with other goods, not drag industry down. he warns Democratic tariffs would leave interest and taxes high while debasing industry.
A husband credits MAYA'S remedy for saving his wife who suffered severe stomach pain and weight loss. He reports she regained forty pounds after using the product, which is advertised as easing catarrhal mucus and inflammation in the digestive tract. The ad promises a money back guarantee and lists druggists as retailers.
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