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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1920
Page
16
Labor Day observance closes Waterloo factories and shops including the Illinois Central shops. Banks, offices, and county buildings shut. post office rules vary. Union Labor plans a day at Electric Park with sports, picnics, and entertainment while downtown theatres offer special features.
Wisconsin political observers say Robert La Follette may block Elihu Lenroot for the Republican presidential nomination as Thompson serves as La Follette’s favored senator candidate. Lenroot’s league of nations stance contrasts with La Follette’s antiestablishment line, while La Follette’s Wisconsin delegation remains solid in the national convention.
In Sioux City on September 4, Martin Johnson, a two day old son of Mr and Mrs L A Johnson of Homer Nebraska, was born in the retiring room of the T B Martin store. He received a complete outfit from silk shirts to a robe and infant silver and china as the store marks its first baby. The father plans to name him Martin and the store adopts the slogan Fastest growing boy in the northwest.
The Democratic primary features Dr Paul S Reinsch former minister to China and ex dean of Wisconsin University politics facing Lenroot in a high profile contest. Wisconsin's choice may shift the Senate balance but Lenroot’s extensive service and independence are praised by observers.
William Rubel a longtime Illinois Central passenger engineer aged about 76 died at his Fort Dodge Iowa home. He had 30 years on the railroad including Waterloo and Fort Dodge routes to Omaha. Survived by wife and two daughters with nephews and a son deceased. Funeral in Fort Dodge then Waterloo with Masonic rites. Brant named new court reporter for Judge Boies to begin in Grundy county.
Lucerne Sept 4 Premier Lloyd George will depart for London Wednesday and again refused to receive Feisal the ex king of Syria.
Waterloo musicians demand a minimum of five players for theatre orchestras to ensure equal afternoon and evening performances and wages. They criticize current pay below living standards and argue ticket prices rose despite no extra music for matinees. Managers deny, noting lighter matinee attendance and no agreement reached.
The Republican national campaign opens September 17 the Constitution’s anniversary with meetings planned in most counties. Former congressman C B Pickett is invited to speak in Ohio and nearby for three to four days, contingent on legal matters at his office.
House building, dormant in summer, shows a revival as fall nears with new contracts. C G Sweitzer to build brick residence and garage at 106 Home Park for 7000 dollars. Robert Oberle hires H Windolph to construct a bungalow at 111 Oak Lawn for 4500 dollars. A Cole to erect a brick and frame residence in the 800 block on Marah Street costing about 5000 dollars under his supervision.
Rotarians will miss the Monday luncheon for Labor Day but September 13 promises a "world beater" program with chautauqua talent. The Kiwanis club hosts Dr J R Macartney on "A Waterloo Lampoon" at noon at Hotel Russell Lamson. Realtors outline next year's program at the Russell Lamson venue, first meeting since last July.
The notice catalogs licenses issued to individuals including Jay T. Hertel and Madie M. Packer of Waterloo, Thomas J. Caldwell of Tadlepeads, Lolo Grace Ensminger of Independence, James M. Peoples of Waterloo, Fern F. Moon of Waterloo, George N. Derbyshire of Paterson New Jersey, and Nina J. Deal of Cedar Falls.
The Greater Waterloo Association pushes three house plans as cooperative builds to cut costs. The highest priced plan estimates 5500 dollars for an eight room, two story home with wood exterior lower half and stucco upper half, brick base porch, and a variety of features including a brick fireplace and French doors to the dining room. The project aims to save money by bulk purchasing of materials and coordinated construction for Waterloo residents.
Mrs Ridenour returns from a month near Garrison. Miss Mitchell visits Reinbeck. Elaine Forbes heads to Des Moines for relatives. Myrtle Shanooo returns from Los Angeles to New York trip. Thompson leaves for Indianapolis on Deere business. Feely family returns from Denver trip. Winder leaves for Lake Park to teach. Weller sisters visit Chicago. Eagan family back from Cedar Heights. First Baptist picnic at Riverview Labor Day. Sage arrives from Iowa City for a few days with the Sages. Water polo and cricket plans at Byrnes park. False fire alarm at Liezer home. Green on business trip east via Hartford and New Jersey. Weld to Chicago Monday. Morris clan back from Iowa State Fair. Bickley family heads to Los Angeles. Dr. Bickley to return Oct 2. Weltons visit from Minneapolis. Drew returns to Winterset teaching. Col Perry of Des Moines visits. Several families travel to Deer River and Austin. Shaddays and Gaynenna Shadday return from Indy and Holton visits. Frisbee wife improves in Idaho Springs. Coates brings son for eye operation. Violet Pinch and Martin Moe wed by Mayor Frisbie. Corn grows near new river wall. Gutknecht, Mutch, and Strayer head to Saskatchewan. Millinery ad for Woods. Everall will be away Aug 20 to Oct 1 1920.
Organization of the Waterloo Nurses club, composed of city graduate nurses, was completed at a meeting at the W. A. rooms. Election of officers will be at a picnic next Thursday at Sans Souci. A new salary scale sets $6 a day for general nursing and $7 a day for infectious and obstetric cases, with $52 a week for venereal and mental cases. Delegates will attend the state meeting at Sioux City in November. Monthly meetings to follow.
Chicago report notes a meeting of nearly one hundred railroad executives representing 9 percent of the roads. Washington D.C. reports the United States committee on public information spent 8,245,245 dollars during the war.
Several hundred traveling men and their families gathered at Electric Park for the annual picnic despite overcast skies. The program of sports began at 2 o'clock after arrivals between 11 and 12 a.m.
County taxes must be paid by the close of business on the last day of September or penalties attach. Delinquent properties may be sold the first Monday in December by the county treasurer at tax sale. Nearly a half million dollars is due this month with August collections at 30 923.74.
The body of Mrs. Patrick Kane wife of a prominent farmer on Military Road 10 miles from Dubuque was found in a nearby creek yesterday afternoon. She disappeared Thursday night and was sought by family and neighbors who joined the search Friday morning. the body was located shortly after 2 o'clock.
Waterloo Cedar Falls and Northern Railway announces Labor Day celebrations. Local cars will depart from end-of-line on Sunday. From 8:00 AM all Loop cars run one way only east on Fourth Street throughout the day.
Cedar Falls district trains run on regular time until 9:00 a.m. After that, Waterloo and Cedar Falls departures occur on the hour through midnight. Heavy Labor Day travel expected at Electric Park. passengers urged to have fares ready and board promptly to speed trips.
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