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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1925

Page

10

Constant changes urged in laws by Phil La Follette

Labor day speech by Philip La Follette Dane county Wisconsin states attorney and son of the late Senator La Follette calls for constant law changes and unselfish cooperation of all economic groups Citizens first laborers and farmers are urged as a priority for national rights and broader public benefit.

Boone Philip Follette Dane County Wisconsin la Pollette United States Varius

Heat Wave Claims Three Drownings Across State

Des Moines reports a heat wave driving crowds to parks and beaches where three people drowned over Sunday and Labor Day. Victims include 9 year old Inocencio Garcia in the Racoon River, 25 year old Kirby Schmidt in the Mississippi at Muscatine, and 17 year old John Bord Thompson in a lake near Thayer. Severe thunderstorms also hit northern Iowa.

Des Moines Parke Iowa Earry Inocencio Garcia Racoon Kirby Schmidt Mississippi River Muscatine John Bord Thompson Thayer

Federal Conciliator Arrives in Des Moines To Hear Theatre Strike

Fred Canfield of the U S department of labor arrived in Des Moines to begin conciliation over a strike by musicians stage hands and motion picture operators at the Orpheum theatre. Dan Neld, ex-president of the Iowa Federation of Labor, would comment only after meeting with strikers and theatre manager E F Lampman.

Des Moines Fred Canfield United State Department of Labor Orpheum Theatre Dan Neld Iowa Federation of Labor E. F. Lampman

All Rural Schools Open Tomorrow

The rural schools of the county will be in session tomorrow per County Superintendent H. C. Moeller. Half began a week ago, the rest will open tomorrow after a teachers' institute caused closures yesterday and today. Waterloo day in Butler county fair Alison.

Thee County H. C. Moeller Teachers’ Institute Waterloo Butler County Fair Alison

Man’s odd baseball scoring drive causes police inquiry

Davenport news reports L R Gemmett, a self described baseball fan and cigarmaker, sends a new scoring system claiming it counts all bases to “drive insanity.” Chiefs Eckhardt and Leighton note the method miscounts bases and designates Gemmett as a harmless but odd figure.

B. A. Leighton L. R. Gemmett Davenwort Gemmett Leighton Mark Rechtfertig Louis Eckhardt Davenport Gemmatt Eckhardt Teply LR. Gemmett

Showers End Record Heat Across Iowa

Des Moines reports indicate today’s rains will end the hot spell that broke September records. Temperatures fell from the 90s as thunderstorms moved across the state. Heavy rainfall in Des Moines caused a sharp drop in temperature.

Des Moines Towa Weather Bureau

Forty Eighth Iowa Firemen Convention Set in Belle Plaine

The Forty eighth annual convention of the Iowa Firemen association will be held in Belle Plaine on September 15 and 16. Speakers include W. J. Willis of Iowa State College Ames L. R. Stubbs of Cedar Rapids and Warren Taylor assistant fire chief of Des Moines.

Belle Plaine Iowa Firemen's Association W. 9. Willis Iowa State College Ames L. R. Stubbs Cedar Rapids Warren Taylor Des, Moines

Lemon Removes Lines Wrinkles Beauty Lotion Ad

Two lemons squeezed into a bottle with three ounces of Orchard White create a mild anti wrinkle lotion. Shake and apply at night to smooth wrinkles crow feet and tired lines. purported to tighten skin and brighten complexion. advised to mix immediately before use.

Court records 20 not tell whole story says Cook

County Attorney William A. Cook defended his record after John B. Hammond accused a miniature legislature existed inack Hawk county. Cook argued docket entries do not reveal full facts and declined to back Hammond for state post. Deputy Amelia Hull, 62, is believed oldest woman deputy sheriff in Zovey Illinois.

Cook William A. Cook John B. Hammond Linden Methodist Episcopal Church JF Hammond Ack Hawk Hammond Hammill Nquor Ray Scott Scott Amelia Hull Zovey, Il

Miss America Pageant Opens In Atlantic City

Atlantic City hosts 67 contestants from 62 cities vying for Miss America title with 15 advancing from divisions then one crowned beside Miss Campbell. About 500000 visitors expected on the boardwalk as parades draw crowds and judges assess bathing attire and charm.

Atlantic City N. J Sept. S United States Maine Washington Canal Zone Mary Catherine Campbell Columbus, O Cosen Miss Campbell

Carpenter Union Holds Mason City Convention

Members of the Iowa State Council of Carpenters gathered in Mason City on September 8 for a three day convention. W H Griebeling of Mason City presided as the meeting opened this afternoon. The report notes a sale involving a club owned by Frank Isbell to the New York Giants, with purchase price not disclosed.

New York Giants Frank Isbell Council OF Carpenters Mason City Iowa State Council of Carpenters W. H. Griebeling Wheaties Washburn-Crosby Co Waterloo

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