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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1920

Page

4

Humphrey to Speak at Chautauqua Congress Hippodrome

Ex-Congressman William E. Humphrey of Seattle will address the Republican daytime and evening programs at the Dairy Castle congress hippodrome as part of the International Lyceum and Chautauqua. The week features Republican and Democratic days with war secretary Baker slated for Friday.

Wiliam E. Humphrey Seattle Wash Dairy Catle Congress Hippodrome International Lyceum and Chautauqua James L. Good Lown Humphreys St. Paul Minn Congressis Washon D. C Washington State Indiana Wonke Alamo Montgomery County Wabash College Ind Crawfordsville Congress War Baker Hhautauqua Association Medbury Charles LKL Gca J. Freaklin Caveny Chicago Clax Moverer Bill Bone Orlow Liemrance Wallace Bruce Amsbury Edmund Braham Waterloo United States

Lorado Taft Draws Record Chautauqua Audience

Lorado Taft spoke to a record crowd at the Chautauqua session delivering insights on sculpture. Pati, renowned as an international sculptor, discussed common clay modeling and the art process while engaging youths to pursue art. The audience totaled a new session record.

Lorado Taft Lorado ‘Taft America Pati Tafis Yair Land

Poets at the IUA and Elmore Lucey as Humorist actor

The piece discusses poets in the IUA and actor singer Elmore Lucey, recalling a Missouri convention and a call for authentic speech and song. It laments missed chances to inspire and uplift during hard times, urging a clear soul and living truth.

I. U Elmore Lucey Eéita The Missouri Tom Jong Dréar Louis, Ma

Waterloo Chautauqua Visitors Highlight Local Figures

Dr J G Herbert of Ohio is profiled as a long-time I L C A member and Waterloo visitor known as Dad Herbert. Dr L G Herbert from McComb Ohio preaches, while Harley Horner of Redpath Horner Chautauqua presses Kansas City ties. Kra mer brothers and Fred Dale Wood stir coverage as editors and promoters. Chautauqua Harry Holbrook, EF Booth, and Isabelle Havens are noted for their roles and support. The piece thanks Waterloo for transport help and notes strong local engagement.

J. G. Herbert Ohio Dad Herbert

Talent versus managers in chautauqua union push

A pamphlet from Waterloo signals potential formation of a Lyceum and Chautauqua union akin to Actors Equity. The Billboard faces opposition from Standard Chautauqua officials who warn performers to choose wisely when engaging with managers and their advertising department.

The Serpent Defends Itself Before Judgment Day

The Serpent declares it is unfair to blame him alone for the fall of Eve and Adam. He asks judges to consider both tempter and tempted and to weigh motive, guilt, and fair judgment, claiming he now speaks freely and asks for equal scrutiny.

Adam Sudges Jurrman

Tension in Lyceum and Chautauqua Group at Waterloo Meeting

Delegates from the International Lyceum and Chautauqua cluster gathered in Waterloo amid signs of strain between talent and managers. A board member hinted at a rupture likely to surface, linked to pamphlet circulation targeting Manager Bruce and growing talent discontent. Officers will be elected next Friday as customary, despite the unrest.

Baureau Chautaugqua International Lyceum Chautauqua Waterloo Bruce

Opera Company Pleases with Mixed Concert Program

On Tuesday afternoon and night the Van Grove Operatic company presented a varied program for Chautauqua visitors led by famed Chicago pianist Isaac Van Grove. The company featured strong singing, with solo numbers from Miss Haas and Mr. Long the bass, and included pieces by Lieurance and Donizetti among others.

Chautauqua van Grove Operatic Company Isaac van Grove Chicago James A.oar Mr. Long Miss Haas Lieurance Mr. Twalte Slater Newtin Zummersetsture Trevalsa Mareha Orientals Grandados Mr van Grove Saextette Larcia Donizetti

Robbery at Ames Clothing Store Records $2000 Loss

Ames Iowa September 15 The Ames Clothing store was robbed Tuesday night of clothing valued at $2000. Raiders escaped and headed toward Des Moines, it is believed.

Ames Des Moines

Prophet's Vision to Show Chautauqua Life on Screen

Fred High of Billboard championed the chautauqua movement linking it to community progress and service. The eight reel film The Prophet's Vision will depict chautauqua ideals with cast including Harry Holbrook and scenes at Woodbine park near Decatur. Attendance and auto traffic records mark the rural event's impact and farmer support.

Waterloo Fred High Lyceum and Chautauqua Billboard Magazine Mr. High Dairy Cattle Congress Lyceum Lmen Try High International Photoplay Company Chicago Jesus Rotary Kiwanis Lions Clubs Waterlolo Rotary Club the International Studio Peeple Harry Holbrook Holbrook

Original Night at the Hippodrome Features Arts and Lectures

The L C A program highlights Mr Bone and a roster of speakers and performers including Edmund Braham J Frankile Caveny Wallace Amsbury Thurlow Lieurance Edna Woolley Ralph Bingham and Ralph Dennis. Dennis will lecture on Russia as Bob Morningstar and others arrive for the Waterloo convention with social events and a dance at Electric Park Pavilion.

Hippodrome Mr Bone Edmund Braham J. Frankile Caveny Wallace Bruce Amabary Thurlow Lieurance Edna Woolley Ralph Bingham Ralph Dennis Northwestern University Russia Electric Park Foreland Brown Jess Pugh Wallace Bruce Amsbury Ireland Charles Howard Plattenburg The Russell Tamson Traer Shoemaker Waterloo Dennis Evanston Tfl Elias Day Lyceum Arts Conservatory Chicago Bill” Truitt

Political Charges Fray at Morning Chautauqua Meeting

Delegates at the International Lyceum and Chautauqua association convention clash over claims that the Republican party funds the Lyceum. A heated morning session at Hotel Russell-Lamson followed by talk of committee reports and officer elections. Separately a noon crash on Eleventh Street Bridge damaged Henry Krensky’s auto with no injuries.

International Lyceum and Chautauqua Association Hotel Russell-Lamson Republican Party International Lyceum Land Chautauqua Association Association Chautauqua and Lysceum Eleventh Street Bridge Henry Krensky Krensky

Holiness Church Burned by Lightning in Hedrick

Hedrick Iowa September fire destroyed the Holiness church after a lightning strike last night. The loss is estimated at $6,000. The building served as a temporary high school while a new structure replaces the one burned last year.

Ottumwa Holiness Hedrick

American bartenders win work in London's chic bars

London report notes American bartenders taking posts in prestigious clubs favored by young men. The piece says older Englishmen still prefer scotch and soda as younger patrons embrace cocktails. An organ once used by Handel in the Messiah was sold for 1150 dollars.

London England Handel

Arnold traveler in strange lands at Chau tauqua Diatform

Julian B Arnold a traveler and lecturer at the Chau tauqua Diatform convention describes journeys from Sweden to Nubia and Egypt. He discusses experiences with explorers in Cairo and a war speaking role recommended by Lord Northcliffe. A marriage license was issued in Chicago for Jake M Schultz and Tillie Caplan.

Julian B. Arnold America Great Lakes Sweden Norway Europe England Spain Italy Balkans Egypt Mr. Arnold Nubia Korasko Nile Cairo Arnold Mesopotamia Africa France Belgium Lord Northcliff Council of Defense

The Spotlight Rose Beowes Bygram

The fragmentary text hints at a feature on The Spotlight and a peculiar phrase about roses and lectures. Details are unclear. no concrete names, places, or dates emerge to form a full news item.

Bliss Day Sidney Landon Canvay

Door of the Great Unknown, a Radium Ad Contact

A lurid advertisement touts a radio active solar pad from Radium Appliance Go for curing rheumatism sciatica gout neuritis and other ailments. It promises relief with a test proposition and no risk, urging readers to write for full information from the Bradbury Building in Los Angeles.

Deanonts Reading Heal Jn Soo Rapids Bradbury Bldgos Angeles Cal

East High students profit by noted men visiting campus

East High in Ford City hosts daily auditorium periods from 1:40 to 2:10 with a guest each day. Ambrose Wreck entertained with a half hour concert during the Y conference. Ralph Bingham humorist, Dr. H C Whiting, and Ralph Parlette are scheduled this week with free services for students. A Nottingham company plans to use coal mine waste for power, briquet and concrete making and byproduct distillation.

East High Fred J. Miller Ambrose Wreck Chicago Ralph Bingham H. C. Whiting Los Angeles Cal Korea Japan Ralph Parlette Nottingham England

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WE. Humphrey I Barrs Yeazelle Mercer Ong Vincent Jesse J. Hurlbut Herbert L. Wilset Ralph B. Dennis Clay B. Smith L. G. Herbert McComb, O Hervert First Methodist Episcopal Church Harley Horner Redpath- Horner Chautauqua System Kansas City Horner Uberty Loan Barl- Morton Kramer Kemeter Kramer Fred Dale Wood Fred Dale Wood Booth the Mutual Bureau Isabelle Havens Miss Havens Equity Association Actors’ Equity Association C. O. Bruce Vail High Lyceum and Chautauqua Torrners Epmund Vance Cooke Madam Eve Opera Company Waving West High Bob” Morningstar Bowling Green Ralph Dunbar Tea Graham Cedar Rapids J. Franklin Caveny Hubert Cornell Isaac VanGrove Mary Garden Keith Vawter Round Table Harry P. Harrison E. L. Matthews Redpath-Horner W. H. Stout E. M. Avery Clay’Smith Maude ‘Willis Paul Detrick Ll. G. Herbert Beauchamp Hamilton Washington, D L.c William A.colledge Edward Amherst Ott Arnold Traveler Edwin Harry Coons Cayla Smith Saxie Smith Paul Kem Ter Paul Kemerar Paul Harry Holrock BI Ralph Bingham Rose Beowes Bygram Eeees Bagh Ralph ‘Waldo Emerson Ralph Parletts Ph Dunbar Ralph Parhead Ahem Fumow Savings of Paul Devise Fred Wolf Fontrose C. R.iowa Clay Smith Lora- Jo Taft Bayer Ayer Aspirta Monoacetica Ciiaster Launderers Tle Libert’s White Laundry S the Foundry Chautauqua Dairy Cattle Congress Hippodrome Clax Smith I . Tembers Man of Charles S. Medbury Sibyl Sammis Singers Humphrey Washington
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