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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1926

Page

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First Shipments of Prize Cattle Arrive for Show

Railcar loads of blooded livestock arrive in Waterloo for the Dairy Cattle Congress and Nations Belgian Hiorsa show. Cattle from Ayrshire and Holstein herds, 27 Ayrshires from Gurnee and 16 from Davenport, plus 18 Guernseys from Catasuqua arrive as preparations accelerate.

Ayrshires Gurnee A. L. Farwell Adam Seite & Sons Waukesha Wis Louis Itz Ayr Peoria Ill Roy Seitz Robinson Willowbrook Farm Fuller University of Illinois R. EB. Maxwell Urbana George Levy

Death Toll in Miami Hurricane Rises as Relief Efforts Continue

Miami dispatch reports 469 known dead with officials warning the list may top 700 as rescue teams identify and bury victims. Hollywood and Miami suffer the heaviest losses with more than 300 killed or drowned, while dozens of areas report scattered casualties and martial law remains in effect.

Hellendale J. H. Kimball Babs Hialeah Miami Fla Alurday West Palm Beach Biscayne Bay Hollywood Munre Iavenia Fort Said Hornstead Redland Clewiston Coral Gables Miami Shores Little Rover Deerfield Florida C National Guarda

Marines Land to Protect Property in Storm Section

Milam Heath Florida reports Marines landed to restore order after a hurricane. Troops from Key West guard homes of wealthy winter residents as looters use small boats to steal tapestries and artworks. An official United Press brief says the situation is under control.

Milam! Heath Fla Key Weat Bundite United Press Smal

King Tut casket exhibit opens at J. J. Meany plant

About 200 undertakers from Minnesota Nebraska and nearby states attend the opening of J. J. Meany Casket company’s enlarged Gil Fall a avenue plant. The two day event features bronze and silver caskets, including a $5000 solid bronze piece and a Campbell ordered casket for Rudolph Valentino cared for by Frank E. Campbell. Lectures on embalming and funeral practice, old fiddlers contest with $100 in prizes, and an expanded 40,000 square foot facility accompany the program.

Tut Waterloo Lows Difinals Minnesota Noebraska J. J. Mouny Casket Company Gil Falla Avenue Iocul Company Frank E. Campbell New York City Rudolph Valentina J. J. Meany Casker Company Jplant

Waterloo Warned Against Midwest Storm From Dakotas

Weather bureau warns Waterloo of violent wind and electrical storm sweeping east from the Dakotas. Barometer readings fell, and residents begin storm preparations. Gates College president Bruce Gates urged students to stay off worn highways after receiving the warning by radio.

Government Weather Bureau Chicago Middlewest Dakotas Waterioo Pon Woren Bruce Gates Gates College Gates Radia

Hudson Herald to Suspend on Friday

The Hudson Herald will publish its last issue Friday under Mrs Yoss who runs the paper while Mr Yoss resumes teaching in Jackson Michigan. Interested parties negotiate a sale but none completed. The paper has been published for 37 months.

Hudson Herald Yoss Trudson ZL. Yoss Jackson Mich

Orange and Black seeks subscriptions for weekly Grange paper

The campaign aims to raise 408 subscriptions before Friday evening end. Committee leaders include Katherine Connelly editor in chief Dick Jane assistant editor Royal Sinnara business manager and a roster of reporters. Ruth Lee Breas faced a six month term and a 3400 fine after a Waterloo court found her guilty of violating a liquor injunction.

Campaien Grange Blick East High Westerday Campaion Katherine Connelly Dick Jane Royal Sinnara Jane Recknell Edith Delaney Filudys Weatherwas Francis Veach Harold Roepe Louise County Sul Ruth Lee Ne- Breas Waden EL Sims

Funeral services for Mrs. Mabel Mundell announced

Funeral services for Mrs Mabel Mundell will be held at Petersen Bran chapel Wednesday evening at 7 with Rev W Harrap of the Methodist Episcopal church officiating. Burial follows in the cemetery plot.

Mabel, Mundell Matel

Supreme Court Dismisses Richman Appeal on Letts Election

The Iowa Supreme Court refused to take jurisdiction and dismissed R A Richman’s appeal seeking to block Letts’s certification as congressman from the Second Iowa district. Letts, already a congressman and 1924 candidate, resigned from the bench after his election. A new independent, Kim Bushnell-Lumlin of Davenport, filed to run for the ballot. The court affirmed that federal offices fall outside the state eligibility clause and upheld the existing controversy’s status.

Dex Mathes Jowa Supreme Court C.J. Binh Numa Letts Iowa F Letts Kima G. Bushnell-lumlin Davenport Secretary of State Yust Ophion R. A. Thompson Richman Supreme Court Congressman Letts Iilstrict Court Detts Congress

Wireless Man and Mechanic Killed in Paris Plane Crash

The crash occurred during takeoff as the plane veered off the runway. The left wheel failed, gas tanks ruptured, and fire consumed the aircraft within minutes. About 1,000 spectators watched the fatal event as rescue attempts failed and the wreckage burned for over an hour.

Paris Lieut. Curtin Fonck Theso Westbury Carl F. Sehory National Aeronautic Association Jane Clavier Hint Pie Sikorsky Aerial i Rngineering Corporation Biilders

Reinheck Firm to Show at Dairy Cattle Congress

Reinheck hardware store in Waterloo to participate in the Dairy Cattle congress week events. The Strowe business house will display wares near the entrance of Art Hatt Xa zy, marking a first for local retailers at the congress.

Reinheck Strowe Reinheck Business House Waterloo Wilk

Temperature readings from an official forecast

The document shows brief temperature notes for the week with each line indicating a daily value. It lists measurements for Monday through Thursday with minor variations and references to official sources.

Safe at Palm Beach: Lore Alford and Justin Edwards

Lore Alford Jr and Justin Edwards are reported safe in West Palm Beach Florida. Alford, head of a major title firm, sent a message to his mother in Philadelphia while Edwards, bank teller and son of the late A J Edwards, reassured relatives that their homes near Fort Worth were undamaged and that Miami bore the worst storm toll. Eyewitnesses returning today described conditions as worse than newspapers state.

Reseus Miami Fort Lauderdale Florida Pensacola Afobile Ala Palm Beach Tampa Pensa- 20la Mobile West Palm Beach Lore Alford, Jr Justin Edwards Alford Ricker Lore Silford, Jr Franklin Street A. J. Edwards J. R Vaughan Park Avenue West Edwards Horace van Metre Borth Worth

Charles City Doctor A E R Assn Trustee Elected

In Chicago on September 21 Dr A E R association re elected Dr B Harden of Atlanta as president and Dr Norman T Johnson of Kearney as secretary treasurer. New trustee elected includes Dr Wo E L Seymour of Charles City Ta.

Chicago B. Harden Atlanta American Electronic Research Association Norman T. Johnson Kearney Neb de. Wo. EL. Seymour Charles Cty

Hostetler Boys Safe in Miami and Coral Gables

Mrs. Maafe T Hostetler, 424 Almond Street, has word her two sons in Florida are safe. Lloyd is in Miami and Charles in Coral Gables, a suburb.

Maafe T Hostetler Florida Lloyd Hostetler Miami Charles Coral Gambles

Former Cedar Falls Residents Safe in Florida

Cedar Falls report states Daughters of Dr William Mule larky living in Hialeah Florida escaped uninjured along with all family members after the storm telegraphed news to the physician. The young women identified as Mrs Jr KK Marner and Mrs William Wendt. Leata WL Crawford of La France DeLuxe Beauty parlor returned from a three months vacation in Chicago and Minneapolis.

Cedar Falls Florida Wilam G. Mulelarky Hileah Fla Jr. KK Marner William Wendt Leata WL Crawford la France DeLuxe Beauty Parlor Chicago Minneapolis

Kiwanis Bell of Fellowship Passed Through Waterloo

The Kiwanis bell of fellowship visited Waterloo in a two week stay from the Cedar Rapids district. Rev. C H Parker and Cedar Rapids members presented it at the Waterloo moon luncheon in Hotel Russell Lamson. B L Holton received the bell for Waterloo and it will go to Webster City at Iowa Falls within two weeks. Governor Sterling Alexander of the Iowa Nebraska district attended as a guest. Entertainment by Gus Mitchell and the Maryland Singers company was provided at the Plaza theatre.

Kiwanis Nebraska Waterloo Stav C. H. Parker Cedar Rapids Webster City Iowa Falls Mr. Parker Siwanis Sterling Alexander Iowa-Nebraska Waterloo Club Gus Mitchell Maryland Singers Plaza Theatre Alexander Frank

Court Reports Grand Jury Indictments in Black Hawk County

The Black Hawk county grand jury returned 28 indictments on 24 counts after a three and a half day session. Many indictments target liquor law violations.

Black Hawk County

College Bus Routing Change Due to Road Resurfacing

The early morning college bus service between Waterloo and Cedar Falls is temporarily rerouted because Logan avenue is under resurfacing. The new path goes from Franklin to Logan then through a sequence including Riehl and Cedar Falls, altering the former Franklin to Logan to Riehl line.

Logan Avenue College Waterloo Cedar Falls Franklin Logan Riehl Utter Farrison Center Lincoln

Roy Massingham Loses Two Fingers in Farm Accident

George Massingham, three sons of Mr and Mrs Arthur Massingham of Waterloo, lost two fingers on his left hand when his hand was caught in a pump jack on his father's farm at noon. The pump jack was operated by easing power and the little and ring fingers were crushed. amputation was performed promptly at Allen Memorial Hospital.

Roy George Massingham Arthur ¢. Massingham Waterloo Allen Memorial

Courier Breaks All Records With Hurricane Coverage

The Waterloo Courier raced through the night to cover a Florida cyclone disaster. Four thousand killed was reported, with five editions issued in 16 hours. Extras sold record numbers, city circulation surged, and weeklong relief efforts were detailed. The Courier claimed unprecedented reach and timeliness.

Courier Des Alpines Florida Waterloo Waterloopper Couriers

Waterloo Woman Hurt in Auto Accident

Mrs. M. H. Loomer of 620 Fourth Street East was severely cut on the face and bruised in a car collision near Eldora Saturday evening. Driving in heavy rain to avoid another car, the Loomers struck a road truck parked beside the highway.

M. H. Loomer Fourth Street East Eldora

Midwest Storm Warnings Issued as System Moves East

The United States Weather Bureau warned that a violent storm and electrical disturbances would move from the Dakotas toward the east as barometers fell sharply. The forecast described conditions as now below the low levels seen during Provida in the hurricane.

Chicago Midwest United States Weather Bureau Dakotas Provida Weather Bureau

Gifts Showered on Cattle Congress Wedding Couple

Merchants of Waterloo show appreciation for the forthcoming marriage to be celebrated at the Dairy Cattle Congress on Monday Sept 27. Gifts include a Simmons walnut finish bed from A Leath & Co and Bride's French kid novelty gloves from Paul Davis Dry Goods. Agnes Thompson Floral Shop provides bridal bouquet and bridesmaids’ arm roses. Cutler Hardware supplies an electric grill for dainty meals. An old Masters photograph from Lind Cam Studio will serve as a keepsake.

Waterloo Dairy Cattle Congress A. Leath & Co Paul Davis Dry Coods Company Agnes Thompson Floral Shop Cutler Hardware Company Lind.Cam.inack

Marriage Licenses Authorized in Iowa Listings

A list of marriage licenses shows A C Witharm and Lola M Woodruff of Waterloo both 44? and 94? plus Herman J Scheel of Manchester 29 and Katherine E Sands of Delhi 118. The notices indicate license grants in the Waterloo Manchester Delhi region.

A. C. Witharm Waterloo Lola MC. Woodruff Herman J. Scheel Manchester Katherine E. Sands Delhi

Calenus powder advertised for oily and sallow skin care

An advertisement touts Calenus powder to treat oily skin and sallow complexions. It claims a wet cloth application at night cleanses the pores, prevents blackheads, refreshes the skin, and promotes restful sleep.

Varicose Veins Ad From Robert Drug Co

An advertisement claims Moone's Emerald Oil can reduce varicose veins in days. It urges readers to start using the product now, promising shrinking veins and relief from ulcers and piles, with distribution through local pharmacies and Robert Drug Co.

Robert Drug Co Moone Ioia

Adlerika advertisement touts bowel cleansing claim

A dated advertisement promotes Adlerika as a superior intestinal cleanse. It claims rapid relief from stomach gas bloating and indigestion, cites named doctors praising the product, and notes availability at Waterloo drugstores.

HH. i Shoub New York Snys

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