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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1925
Page
3
The Iowa Supreme Court mourns Justice Thomas Arthur, a respected jurist with 15 years of service. His masterful opinions and humane approach earned admiration from colleagues and friends across the state.
The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers is described as the wealthiest union in the United States with a Brotherhood Investment Company owning 27000 acres near Sarasota Florida and holdings in mines and skyscrapers. The article notes diffusion of ownership as a path to resolving capital and labor, forming a class of capitalist workers who invest in industrial enterprises while others work for them. It questions how far this model will reshape labor relations.
A high school athlete letters Dr. Brady in defense of strenuous sports arguing about immediate harms and heart effects. He mentions tracks and events like the 440 and questions the editorials about dangers, requesting a rebuttal or clarification.
A reader urges caution on strenuous athletics citing heart health and suggests alternatives like croquet or checkers. The page debates paroled offenders, vigilante protection in Iowa banks, and opinions on jazz athletics and high school fitness programs.
Abe Martin FR reports a sensational robbery at Green Goose Barbecue that was cleared up today after a confession by Lemmie Peters. Peters says he has struggled to find suitable work since graduation seven years ago and needed money, a clerk notes during a attempted purchase of a business suit.
A forest tale shows Uncle Wiggily solving a dispute over a single prized red apple. Jingle, the rabbit girl, finds it first but the Bear devours it in class. The bunny then provides a basket of apples for all, ending the drama with smiles for the classroom and the Lady Mouse Teacher.
Vienna reports a Dorotheum auction where a hair lock from Franz Grillparzer sold for just over six dollars after lively bidding. The fragment, tied to the renowned writer, drew interest from collectors and admirers amid a global price surge for rare relics.
Prof J K Sweeney arrives as new superintendent in Water loo east and prepares to reopen schools. A major thunderstorm hits Eagle township causing fires and losses including three wheat stacks and a yearling. Illinois Central shop district fire destroys a paint shop building valued at 30000. Black Hay county fair opens with strong displays, races, and events. Francis Murphy addresses reform club and pledge signs reach seventy five. Robbery targets Mrs Gasebeer grapevines and prompts calls for reward. Diphtheria death claims Gertrude Gates, age unknown, third time in under three years.
Historical note reports Forties era activities including Prairie Chickens-C Austin orders for 160 buses for Chicago Omnibus Co. hunters delivering game, First National Bank Grundy Center stake, St Paul expense items for visiting merchants, real estate move to Clay Center, changes to electric wiring, a death in Boston, a carpenter accident, a Robinson Hitt graduate, and streetcar rail deliveries for a Milwaukee line.
Twenty years ago at Grace M. E. church a dinner honored 70 members aged 68 and over with toasts by Rev. Rutledge of Cameron, Rev. Skinner and Rev. Baker. A large cake baked by Mrs. Sage was decorated with 100 flags. Jessie Cooler hosted friends at 16 Mulberry Street. Bricklayers in Waterton organized a union with 21 members led by James McGlade as president. A new Cadillac valued at 1,000 was to be raffled at a baseball carnival at Cesar Thiver Park. Joe Schiel and Wil White returned from Clear Lake reporting hunting 60 prairie chickens daily and 250 ducks during their season.
Answers to readers questions cover thrush nest sites near woods and edges, evergreen houseplant care tips for an Araucaria, and nocturnal snakes like ring necked, rock, milk, and scarlet kingsnakes. Also notes a 12 year old girl named Muriel Lockyer returning to Liverpool after a 19000 mile voyage with her ship captain father.
The piece critiques Attorney General Sargent for how he presents himself in public life, noting his large tobacco pouch and travel with a sack, while recounting recent talks in Washington Detroit and Middleville. It questions whether such display suits a quiet, businesslike cabinet member and labels the headline as a fraud.
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