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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1923

Page

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Bankers divided over wisdom of co op marketing

Associated Press report from Omaha centers on a two day American Banker association meeting. District reports show near even split on cooperative marketing among farmers with views ranging from closer banker farmer unity to concerns over management and products sold. Diversification promotes Wisconsin and North Dakota farmers shift from wheat to alfalfa corn and poultry while Texas rice and cotton ventures rely on banker farmer alliances for financing and marketing signals.

Associated Press Omaha Neb Federal Reserve Frank J. Wickett Oklahomat Texas RLFP McNally St. Louis Fred A. Irish Fargo N. D Ninth Reserve Wisconsin North Dakota

Kellogg Picked as Ambassador Hums Western GOP Pulse

The selection of Senator Kellogg as ambassador stirs Western Republican discontent by renewing splits over foreign policy. Kellogg, once a foe of the insurgent wing, is praised as a capable lawyer but criticized for insufficient ardor on the Senate floor. The choice fuels debate on league of nations ties and administration diplomacy style.

Kelloge Hea Senate Farmer-Labor Movement Kellogg League of Nations Coolidge Lowden Illinois Republican Party Kelorg Washington New York Tribune

Stormy Quiz Shows Sinclair Donated to Both Political Funds

The testimony reveals Sinclair donated to both Republican campaign funds. Thompson business associate questions include whether Sinclair was on any committee and if he was personally involved in raising money. Officials note Fred Upham of Chicago served as treasurer and William B. Thompson as finance committee chair.

Sinclair Oil Company Thompson Wip Europe Secretary Fall Walsh Wraith Sinselaine Hest Walsh Datta Ty Kentucky Sinclair Smoot Sinnclair Roosevelt Mammoth Oil Company Theodore Roosevelt Navy Navy Department Interior Department Congress Fred Upham Chicago William B. Thompson

Six Sailors Missing After Submarine Sinking Near Panama Canal

Three members of the U S submarine U 5 were drowned when the vessel collided with the steamer Abanfarey at the Atlantic entrances to the Panama Canal. Seven others went down with the submarine. one surfaced eight minutes later. Late last night six remained trapped in the submerged hull, with fears they might remain in the sunken vessel.

Ausochaped Panama United States Vessal Abanfarey Atelantic Panama Canal

Pastor Paid 1000 for Funeral Sermon in Sioux City

In Sioux City Iowa on October 29 a court allowed Rev Dr Huber of Grand Rapids Michigan a thousand dollars for preaching the funeral sermon of W H Lower a well known local businessman. Lower had requested the minister’s return to Sioux City for the service and compensation.

Sioux City Huber Grand Rapids Mich Trinity, Lutheran Church W. H. Lower R. H. Munger Lower

Four Men Injured When Car Casts Tire

Four men were injured when a car in which they rode threw a tire and overturned near Grandview Sunday morning in Muscatine Ta. The injured were Gordon Ricketts Orange Bird Albert Walters all of Fairport Se and Victor Morris Cotter In Morris suffered internal injuries others minor injuries A passing motorist freed the four who were pinned beneath the car and took them to Muscatine.

Muscatine Grandview Gordon Ricketts Orange Bird Albert Walters Fairport, Se Yictor Morris Cotter

Simplicity Marks Steinmetz Funeral

Simplicity marked the efforts at the funeral for Charles F. F. Steinmetz chief consulting engineer of General Electric and a famed physicist. Only top GE officials, Steinmetz family members, and a few close friends attended the service in Schenectady on Friday morning.

Schenectady Charles Steinmetz General Electric Company Ahe

Tammany Hall Not to Get Croker Cash

Mrs Ren fah Edmondson Croker widow of Richard Croker denies offering to turn over the million estate left by her husband to Tammany Hall at a National Democratic Club dinner She adds she plans a gift to the organization to carry out the former leader’s wishes

New York Get Renfah Edmondson Croker Richard Croker Tammany Hall National Democratic Clib Tammany

Man Held for Death of Boy in Auto Crash

In Atton on October 29 a coroner's jury found Nick J. Johannes of Ashton caused the death of Vic Sal Atton’s six year old son Ned by careless driving. Johannes was held on $2,000 bond after an inquest. The child died when a coupe driven by Johannes collided with the automobile carrying his father and mother.

Gratin Exports Grow in U S Grain Trade

Washington and Washington area report grain exports rose to 4,006,000 Lushers in the past week, up from 2,228,000 the previous week. The update covers national export activity and shows a notable increase in shipments.

Washington, T D. C United States

Visiting friends and locals notes across Waterloo area

A rounded column lists residents and visitors including Louis Scallon Ackley with Mr and Mrs Murphy. Dunkelberg on a trip to Great Falls Mont and DC. Sheldon Munufgetiring to Chicago. Northey Manufacturing staff to Chicago. Deal family and Clancy relatives in Chicago. Marsaw host to 34 friends. Grace Mason at McGregor schools weekend with Veral Peek. Wade Hubbard in Chicago visiting relatives. Golinvaux family moving to 303 High St. Miss Minnie Smith from Muscatine and Misses Steeley and Lamb at Cornell. Porter to New York City.Tom Morris attends funeral in Hanover. Mrs. Bittinger seeks Rochester hospital treatment. East High alumni visiting Cedar Rapids game. building permits issued for a $3,000 Dearborn residence and several other small projects. Springville and Waterloo school ventilator orders. Simpson visit to West Baden. road pavement at Manchester ready for traffic. rummage sale by First Congregational Ladies Nov 1-3.

Myre Louis Scallon Ackley J. P Murphy Dunkelberg Great Sails Mont Sheldon Munufgetiring Company Chicago Fred Lb. Northey Northey Batt A. Deal Walnut Street Mra M. Clancy Stockton Margaret Chingy Ware F. W. Esher Des Moines Ames Grace Mason McGrepgor Schools Veral Peek West Ninth Wade Htubbel Peter Butler Wranklin N. A. Golinvaux Albion Neb High Street Marold Marsaw Minnie Smith Muscatine Tlul McManus Ward Mayer University of Town J. W. Mayer Williston Vern Steeley Aida Lamb Cornell Coallege Mount Vernon Waterloo Willis W. Gaston Nammond Syenne Real Florida South A. J. Porter New York City C. A. Porter Broadway Tom Morris Caplain Police Department Hanover Emma Cutler Earl Bittinger Fowler Street Mahter Hospital Rochester Minn Bittinger East High Cedar Rapids June Fish Arnold Bender Montthaw Patterson Edward Howrey George, Loveaul Roger Bruwn Alta J. Mason Dearborn H. J. Parker Paraza Third Street West A. Ferguson Franklin Clyde Brannon Forest Ave Tie Ferguson Ventilator Manufacturing Company Cedar Falls Springville Ian John Simpson West Baden Ind West Baden Springs America Stiles Grant Highway Manchester First Cong West

God Seen in Jesus Christ Personal Qualities, Bishop Says

Bishop William Fraser McDowell of Washington address Iowa students at the University of Iowa vesper service on Sunday afternoon. He urges making God plain by revealing him through personal qualities that human nature seeks and relies upon.

Jowa City Jesus Christ William Fraser McDowell Washington, D. C University of Iowa

Explosion Traps Four Miners in Burning Indiana Mine

In Staunton, Indiana, a mine explosion traps three men and a boy as a fire consumes the shaft. A rescue crew reaches the site and believes the trapped group are dead, while three other miners suffer serious injuries from the blast.

Terre Haute Ind Staunton

Fire damages car in Meyers garage

An automobile owned by Sidney Meyers was slightly damaged by fire in the garage at 1527 La Fayette Street today at a.m. The ad promotes Brendon In. a Grande Agency with phone 2374.

Sidney Meyers Lafayette Brendon

Europe’s Plight Is Sad One Tells Local Rotary

W A Pratt of Dear Rapids addressed Rotarians on European conditions after crossing the Atlantic 42 times. He warned that wars linger after the fighting ends and nations face unrest, distrust, and upheaval as they drift toward anarchy. He cited Britain’s wartime dissatisfaction, France’s potential bankruptcy without reparations, and Russia under German influence, with Germany’s currency power shaping global trade. Other members of the club were inducted in a brief ceremony.

W. A. Pratt Dear Rapids Fis Hng Atlantic Europe Buttlerney America Great Britain Germany Britain France Russia Hugh McManus Harold McRae Wells Warnett B. F. Bishop Sidney Smith

Confessed Chicken Thieves Ordered Home Each Night

Cherokee reporters say Hay Hlarmanson aged 6 and Dean Wells confessed to thefts around Marcus, Ja. Officers expect the arrest of a poultry buyer tied to the case. Judge M J Hutchinson ordered the boys to return all stolen chickens and be home by 7 pm nightly until December 3 when they face further sentencing.

Marcus Hay Hlarmanson Dean Wells Hutchingon Hutchinson

Coal dealers seek scale inspections after short weight case

Des Moines reports the Iowa Department of Agriculture directs its 22 inspectors to test coal scales across the state after a coal company was convicted and fined $50 for short weight. Inspectors will conduct tests promptly without disturbing other duties.

Des Moines State Department of Agriculture Today

Extradition hearing set for Russell Cockburn case

Jefferson City Mo executive office set a hearing for November 1 to decide extradition of Russell J Cockburn of Des Moines Iowa on a charge of defrauding Des Moines of about 86000. County Attorney Seeburger to represent Pelk county. Elsewhere reports note robberies, fires, suicides, a coroner verdict, and hospital fund drives across Iowa with various local incidents.

Jefferson City Russell Cockburn Des Moines Davenport Yeges Abraham Smith's Mozenfelder Rock Itsland I Waukon J. M. Turner Turner Lansing Cyris Waugh Seeburger Pelk County Russell J. Cockburn Ginton Fred Voss Clinton George Reideser Dixon Sundar Farmington A. Crum Fort Dodge Fort Trudge Lutheran Hospital Webster County Hamilton Wright Humboldt Pocahontas Calhoun Hampton

Oriental Rugs at Hall Ekfelt Furniture Co

Harry Mouradian presents a complete collection of oriental rugs from all rug weaving provinces of Orient. See a beautiful line with remarkably low prices and a chance to view a full display at Hall Ekfelt Furniture Co.

Harry Mouradian Hall- Ekfelt Furniture Co Orient

Snowstorm in Nebraska and South Dakota slows travel

Norfolk Nebraska reports a general snow storm in northern Nebraska and southern South Dakota with five inches on the ground at Winner South Dakota and about half an inch elsewhere. In Greece political tensions rise as Metaxas signals a Dec 2 election while Britain weighs a 12 mile sea limit report. Seven destroyers and tugs head to assist two disabled submarines O 11 and R 25 in rough seas 100 miles east of Great Guana Key near the Bahamas.

Nebraska Norfolk Neb South Dakota Winner London United States Foreign Office Charleston S. C Great Guana Key Bahamas

Congressmen Helped Place Vets Bureau in Bad Odor

Washington October 29 senators continued their inquiry into the Veterans Bureau amid tales of waste and mismanagement. Dr Richard Souther Boston physician testified the inquiry found dishonest compensation to veterans, blamed on outside pressure including congressmen who pressed for favored care. Col Charles Forbes former bureau director attended as an observer.

Washington, D. C United States Veterans’ Bureau R. F. Souther Boston Hig Col Charles R. Forbes Bureau

Elevator and feed mill burn at New Hartford

A midnight fire destroyed the Moore & Good elevator and feed mill under construction at New Hartford Iowa. Loss about 8506 with 6000 insured. Carpenters to finish this week. Origin undetermined. Fire hampered by interior spread and failed suppression. Local depot protected by fire crews from nearby towns.

New Hartford Moore & Good 2Ofala Department Illinois Central Buffalo N. Y Little Valley Cattaragus County Wight Salamanca Little Valey

Pastor Denounces Hate Organizations in Des Moines

Rev. R We Thompson, a Presbyterian minister, condemned secret groups advocating hatred. He argued Americans must live by the law of love and keep the nation open to all races and religions. He spoke during a German gathering yesterday in Des Moines.

Des Moines R. We. Thompson Rev. Thompson United States

Circulate Petition for Saxton Parole

Friends and relatives of Ralph Saxton a 16 year old boy formerly from the Fisdora reform school who was returned Friday from Oklahoma City circulated a parole petition. Two hundred signers were reported by noon mainly from Marion and Troy Mills where the Saxtons formerly lived.

Marlon Ralph Saxton Fisdora Oklahoma City Sid Marion Troy Mills Saxtons

Kenyon Could Have Town Delegation in Opinion of Hammill

Des Moines Oct 29 Acting Gov John Hammill says Coolidge needs strong western enthusiasm for party policies to win the convention. Hammill returns from governors conference and says Kenyon could have the town delegation if he stays out. He adds Frank Lowden also has a good chance to win Iowa support.

Des Moines Coolidge Middle West John Hammill East Hammill Washington William 8 Kenyon Gary Frank O. Lowden Tiiois Iowa

Tama County Gifts by Will Overturned

Judge Cummings cancelled a deed transfer by Robert Coughlin to Columbia College Dubuque for 120 acres. The agreement planned $5,000 to Sisters of the Good Shepherd and another $5,000 to Newport Kentucky charitable work, with proceeds to fund "The Robert Coughlin Scholarships" for poor desiring boys.

Toledo Robert Coughlin Coughlin

Coughlin Deeds Questioned Over Mental Incompetence

The case alleges that Peter P. Coughlin was mentally incompetent when signing deeds and that undue influence affected him. Honeric Ges and others are involved. Several other cases have been decided for the relatives.

Peter P. Coughlin Honeric Gesland

United States Only Arbiter of Peace Bryan Says

Atlanta Oct 25 William Jennings Bryan declared the United States is the only country that can speak the word of peace to a war weary world in a speech last night He warned against utopian schemes and said the spirit of Christ was the only hope of salvation for the woman race He denounced intellectual and spiritual blindness he said was ruling this country

Atlanta United States William Yannings Bryan Bryan

Waterloo Delegation Heads to Iowa Auto Dealers Meeting

Practically all Waterloo automobile dealers will attend the Iowa Automotive Merchants' association convention in Des Moines on November 3 and 4. A. Morris of Morris Motor Car company is vice president of the association. Prominent speakers include Neal G. Adair of Motor World and C A Vane of the National Automobile Dealers' association along with Iowa officials and officers of the Iowa association.

Waterloo Iowa Automotive Merchants’ Association Des Moines A. Morris Morris Motor Car Company Motor World Neal G. Adair New York C. A. Vane National Automobile Dealers’ Association St. Louis James BE Appleby Santa Ana Cal R. W. Procter Black & Decker Co Baltimore Mad

Miss Birdie Erickson Injured In Auto Crash

Miss Birdie Erickson recovering at 88 Lafayette street after an auto collision at Lafayette and Third streets. She suffered facial cuts and hip bruises with no broken bones. The crash involved a Cedar Falls car driven by Mrs Ferguson. Eight accidents were reported, none other injuries. A transfer wagon was struck causing the team to run away.

Birdie Erickson Lafayette Street Fearea F. D. Ferguson Cedar Falls Lafayette Third Streets Miss Erickson J. W. Lister Tefferson‘street A. @. Rigdon

Guy Lichty Gravely Ill After Stroke in Vinton Hotel

Guy Lichty a 29 Lafayette Street commercial traveler for a cigar house was stricken with paralysis Saturday evening while writing orders at a hotel. Taken to a Vinton hospital he remains in critical condition not conscious as of midday report. his wife has been at his bedside since Saturday night.

Guy KR. Lichty Lafayette Street Vinton

Jury selection begins in Waterloo Savings Bank suit

Work to empanel a jury started in Judge B B Stiles division as Waterloo Savings Bank sues American Surety Company for 50000 on a stability bond. Ed wards Longley Ransler Harris represent the bank Pickett Swisher Farwell the surety and Mears Lovejoy the intervenor.

B. B. Stiles District Court Waterloo Savings Bank American Surety Company W. C. Logan Purety Company Edwards, Longley, Ransler & Harris Pickett, Swisher & Farwell the _— surety company Mears & Lovejoy

Oelwein Youth Enlists in U S Army Air Service

Andrew Callaghan of Oelwein Iowa joins the U S Army Air Service departing today for Fort Houston Texas then training at Kelley Field L C Greenup reports Bourdon Des Moines enlistment last year from Yokohama Japan aboard the USS Merritt delivering supplies after the earthquake he describes the demolition as horrible and the scenes of streams and ruins filled with bodies

Andrew Callaghan Oelwein U. S Air Service Fort Houston Tex Kelley Lying L. C. Greenup G. F. Bourdon Des Moines Yokohama Japan Merritt

Judge Olson to Speak at East High Tonight

Judge Harry Olson of Chicago will headline East High Lecture and Entertainment, speaking on Criminal Psychology at 8 p.m. tonight. He appeared earlier today before the Blue Hawk County Bar association at Hotel Russell-Lamson. In Washington, Miss Florence Jeanette Smith wed Thomas Bilis Lodge on October 26. the couple will reside at 2310 Ashmead Place apartment 4 in Washington after December 1.

Harry Olson Chicago East High Washington Florence Jeanette Smith Thomas Bilis Lodge Washington, D. C Mary Jeanette Jwoeffler Waterloo Lodge Ashmead Place

Phillips Milk of Magnesia Ad Warns Against Substitutes

A vintage advertisement urges customers to protect their doctor and themselves when asking for Phillips Milk of Magnesia the genuine product prescribed for fifty years. It notes 25 cent duties and 50 cent bottles with directions, and warns against substitutes available at drug stores.

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