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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1929

Page

16

Nation Shows No Excitement Over Tariff Boost Debate

Washington reports scant public interest as the $600,000,000 Republique bill on tariffs sits in the Senate. Petitions are few. far western bloc seeks unified action to shield western states, led by Senator Hiram Johnson. McMaster resolution seeks tariff cost data from the tariff commission.

Washington, D. C United States‘ Senate Senate Senate Finance’ Committee Congress West California Oregon Washington Idaho Nevada Mississippi River Hiram Johnson McMaster Tariff Commission

Iowa Statehouse to Be Redecorated At Cost Near $19,000

Des Moines Sept 18 The Iowa statehouse will be redecorated for the first time since the early century fire. The executive council accepted decorator Joseph Czizek’s recommendation to retain the existing 1904 wall and ceiling design as Nebraska Minnesota and Wisconsin officials noted their interiors. Scaffolding plans are underway and statehouse workers will carry out the painting at an estimated cost of 19,900, far less than the 1924 repaint. The project covers corridors and the rotunda and excludes office redecorations and recent restoration efforts.

Nebraska Capitol Czizek Council Hawkeye Golden Dome Statehouse Supreme Court Wll

Shaw Converts to Pleasure of Flying

London reports George Bernard Shaw is learning to fly. The famed writer and thinker has made several practice flights in recent weeks and shows growing enthusiasm for aviation. He has not decided to become a qualified pilot and recently took his first flight, finding it enjoyable and planning more aerial jaunts.

London George Bernard Shaw Paranassus Fins Shawanil Shaw

Believe Petrified Tongues In Pit Are Those Of Buffaloes

Seven petrified tongues found in a gravel pit near Anthon, Woodbury county, Iowa, believed to be from buffaloes, will be sent to the University of Iowa for identification by Prof Abram Thomas. The tongues were stacked and coated with a parchmentlike rind, with preserved veins visible, awaiting expert verdict.

Iowa City Buffalo Anthon Woodbury County University of Iowa Abram ©. Thomas University

Ford Air Tour Fleet Heads to 31 Cities on 4800 Mile Quest

About two score planes depart Ford Airport Detroit on October 5 for the fifth annual National Air Tour. The 16 day route covers 31 cities with stops including Windsor Toronto Ottawa Montreal and New York. Notable pilots Eddie Stinson Amelia Earhart Harald Pitcairn and Phoebe Ome compete for the Edsel B. Ford trophy and cash prizes.

Detroit Midh Ford Airport Eddie Stinson George Haldeman Harald Pitcairn Amelia Earhart Phoebe Fairgrave Ome W. 5S MacCracken Bureau of Aeronautics Department of Commerce Clarence Young Ray Collins Tours Frank Hotwks Windsor Toronto Ottawa Que Montreal Portland Springfeld Miass New York Roosevelt Adids Philadelphia Central Airport Camden N. J Baltimore Richmond Winston-Salem N. C Greenville Savannah Jacksonville Fla Marion Atlanta Sunnay Murfreesboro Tenn Cincinati Lousevilie St. Louis Springfield Wiebsta Hon St. Joseph Des Moines Geder Rapids St Paul Wausau Wis Milwaukee Moline Chicago Kalamazoo Mich

Midwest Gas Men Elect Waterloo for 1930 Meeting

The 1930 convention of the Midwest Gas association will be in Waterloo in the third week of April. H. B. Maynard, secretary of the Iowa Public Service Company and Midwest Gas association executive board member, announced the gathering for three days with managers operators and appliance men from Minnesota North and South Dakota Nebraska and Iowa.

Mid- West Gas Association Waterloo H. B.maynard Iowa Public Service,,company Midwest Gas Association Minnesota North South Dakota Nebraska Iowa

Are You Well and Strong Lydia B Pinkhamm’s Compound Ad

Mrs Frank Lukes of Lankin North Dakota credits Lydia B Pinkhamm’s Vegetable Compound for her improved health during pregnancy and a healthy baby boy. She reports feeling stronger after using three bottles purchased by her husband.

Lydia B. Pinkhamm Frank Lukes R. No. 1 Box Lankin N. Dakotas

Rich West Coast coffee promises unique flavor

The text extols a Central American coffee grown in rich volcanic soils high on the West Coast. It claims the coffee has a rare tang and mellow richness unmatched by others, suggesting a transformative first taste that could upend prior opinions on coffee brands. Experts reportedly endorse its exceptional qualities.

Central America United States

Daniels Family Reunion Attends From Four Cities

The annual Daniels family reunion at the Ray Daniels home in Gresham Indiana drew relatives from Waterloo Cedar Falls Webster City and Dunkerton. An expected crowd of about 300 men was noted as Waterloo hosted the convention in 1909 and this year’s gathering was held in Asin Beapolis Minnesota.

Waterloo Asin- Beapolis Minn Gresham Gresham Daniels Ray Daniels Cedar Falls Webster City Dunkerton

Well Digger Captures Crowd At Des Moines Marathon Night

A local well digger trapped in quicksand for 43 hours became the main draw at Des Moines marathon last night, outpacing 10 strolling couples in the walkathon and rocking chair derby. He thanked rescuer B Johnson, a giant Black man, after being carried on a stretcher and speaking through a microphone.

Dee Moines R—Wilkins Pritet Ottimwa Well Des Moines Coe Derby Johnson

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