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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1920

Page

6

Exploitation the sole issue in Debs campaign

Eugene V. Debs, Socialist candidate for president, declares in a state ment that exploitation is the one issue of the campaign. He accuses Harding and Cox of avoiding it while trusting the people to be distracted by others and cites the coal and beet trusts as profiting. He links ending private ownership to ending exploitation and war and notes a Wall Street explosion could have been used against him.

Associated Trese Atlanta Eugene V. Debs Harding Cox Beet Trust Socialist Party Wall Street Debs New York

Ten-Year-Old Girl Seriously Hurt In Oelwein Mishap

Leona Ring ten year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Sherman Ring of Belt farm north of Oelwein was seriously injured when run over by a corn by Ronald Shelson as she walked home from school The base of the skull was crushed and her life hangs in the balance at the city hospital New engines for C G W Great Western engines 724i and 725 are visitors at Oelwein roundhouse Merchants and citizens plan to cooperate with the highway club to improve the Mississippi Valley highway segment between Oelwein and Randalia for farmers on that side of the river

C G. W. Great Western Engines Oelwein Toundhouse Baldwin Fe Amprove Highway Oelwein Anta Randalia

Rainbow Veterans to discuss funeral fund at meeting

Rainbow Veterans society plans a funeral fund discussion next Monday night at Memorial Hall. Sergi Morgans contributed £59 for incidental expenses and Sergi Morgans also gave $80 to Becker-Chapman Post American Legion for funeral fund purposes.

The Rainbow Veterans’ Society Atleck Memorial Sergi Lou Moreans One Hundred Sixteighth Infantry Rainbow Division Sergi Morgans al 9 Becker- Chapman Post American Legion

Dr Chase Shifts Burdens at College of Medicine

Dr Charles Chase, once head of the materia medica department at the College of Medicine, University of Town, has given up executive duties. Oscar H Plant will succeed him as head, while Chase remains on as a professor teaching pharmacology and conducting research.

Charles §. Chase Waterloo College of Medicine University of Town Oscar H. Plant Towa Chase Medical University of Texas

Death notices for Blanch Ellig and Mrs Morley

Mrs Blanch Ellig died last night in Iowa Falls at about 25. She was daughter of Mrs Fred Neiman and lived with her grandparents Mrs Morgan Hensley. The death followed a broken appendage. Burial is set in Iowa Falls tomorrow at 3 p.m. Mrs H C Morley’s funeral is moved to Sunday at 3 p.m. from 2 36 as previously announced.

Blanch Ellig Blanch Fred Neiman Commercial Street Iowa Falls Morgan Hensley Edwin and Theodore Cain Waterloo Neiman H. C. Morley M Morley Hileman & Gindt

Poll on Train Favors Harding Over Cox in Midwest Rides

Special trains carrying Civil War veterans and families were polled en route to the Indianapolis encampment. In Indiana and Ohio the split averaged 167 for Harding to 25 for Cox on all trains, with many women favoring Harding. The poll was cited by WF Boggs of Long Beach California visiting his son E A Boggs.

Indiana Ohio Indianapolis WF. Boggs Long Beach Cal E. A. Boggs Cox Harding

City Club Weekly Meetings Preview Mixed Talks

Rotarians plan to hear Pacific Coast Mechanic editor W Fhelps discuss industrial topics at the Monday session at Hotel Russell-Lameon. Dairy specialists address Kiwanis Tuesday noon, while Waterloo Realtors host next Wednesday noon at Hotel Russell-Lamson to review real estate board policy. Licas club luncheon next Thursday features remarks by Mayor Frisbie Police Chief Young Fire Chief Miller and Guy Clerk on community help.

Teir Horel Russell-Lameon W. Fhelps Pacific Coast Mechanic Kiwanis Club Atblnoon Hotel -Russell-Lainsuim Ional Association of Real Estate Boards Denver Colo Waterloo Realtors Hotel Russell-Lamson G. & Brebner Thenational Association Licas Club X. W. Frisbie H. H. Young Chie Ray Miller Guy Clerk Gnugy

G O P Women urged to attend Tuesday Y M C A conference

Mrs Pred S Pettit county chairman asks precinct committee women from the Republican organization in Waterloo Cedar Falls and surrounding districts to attend a Tuesday conference at the Y M C A auditorium at 1 20 p m with Mrs Dodson Des Moines head of the state Republican women’s group delivering an address The topics include gauging political preference organization getting out the vote and related matters An informal reception at the Republican women’s booth at the Congress is set for 4 30 p m next Tuesday with Mrs 8 K and Mrs Pettit coordinating activities in Cedar Falls and hosting duties assigned to Waterloo residents

Republican Househwid Pred S. Pettit Waterloo Cedar Falls Dodson Des Moines Republican Women's State Organization Wll Je Congress Athena Oan Petit Perkins

Pastor Is Chosen as Second Mentor for West Eleven

D. J. Gretzinger pastor of Northminister Presbyterian church was elected assistant coach of the West High football team for the present season at a morning school board meeting in the superintendent's office. He is Hastings College graduate 1916 and attended McCormick Theological Seminary. No applications were received for the East High assistant coach post.

D. J. Gretzinger Northminister Presbyterian Church West High H. D. Lee Gretzinger Hastings College Neb McCormick Theological Seminary Chicago East High Fred J. Miller

Daniel Hayes Land Note Must Be Paid

Maquoketa Iowa investors in the Daniel Hayes California land venture face paying notes sold to innocent purchasers. The Kimbark State Bank of Chicago won $836 judgment against Dr. G Griffin of Baldwin. The note, used to buy California land, must be paid as the maker cannot repudiate it. The ruling affects many Iowa investors.

Maquoketa Daniel Hayes California Kimbark State Bank of Chicago Dr. G. Griffin Baldwin Daniel Hayes Company Towa

Farmer Injured as Car Crashes into Illinois House

John Fioch of New Boston Illinois, driving at high speed on Main Street, skidded after hitting a tree and crashed into a residence. The wall collapsed, furniture was damaged, and the car was demolished. Finch is in grave condition.

Rock Island John’ Fioch New Boston Ill Finch

Twelve Policemen at Catry Congress

A policing force of 11 men will guard the Catry Congress, with six funded by the county and six by the Carle Congress. Jacob Anton leads the staff at 183 Linwood, handling traffic and duties. If crowds grow, more officers may be added. the city declined to fund protection due to lack of funds.

Jacob Anton Linwood Cattle Congress Carle Congress Anton Congress

West Seniors Win Spectator Subscription Contest

West High students competed for The Spectator subscriptions with seniors victorious. Juniors placed second, sophomores third, freshmen last. Notable subscribers listed: Arthur Harris Shelbrock Elsie Howe John F Slaughter Kana L Gordon. Mart A For Sale Act noted in the Courier.

WEST West High TAGE Arthur Harris Shelbrock Elsie Howe New Hartford John F. Slaughter Waterloo Kana L. Gordon Mart

City In Brief: Local residents in motion across states

Mayor Frisbie travels to Chicago on business while J S Tuthill visits Dysart for legal work. Wenner and Lore Alford in Masun City on business. Mrs Frank Reynolds and son George weekend in Independence Iowa. Coates back from Chicago and other cities on coat business. Addie Kegler visits Omaha. Jennie O Neill returns home to Johnstons Pennsylvania from visiting her sister. A collision on Lafayette street damages three cars. Delta Tau Delta pledges James McAlvin and Verne Allen at Iowa University. Alonzo Peek and wife head to California for winter. Mrs A A Wilson of Los Angeles visits her sister at 206 Lane Street. Mrs Bodell recovering from appendicitis. Pythian Sisters meet Monday evening Sept 27.

N. W. Frisbie Chicago J. S. Tuthill Dysart Els Wenner Lore Alford Masun City Frank Reynolds George Independence R. A. Coates Addie Kegler G. W George Bly Dubuque C. (. Calkins Independence Avenue William A. Kinkel Raymond, Jr George Murray Watterloo Lafayette Street James McAlvin Verne G. Allen West High Delta Tau Delta University of Iowa Iowa City Alonzo Peek California Mr. Peek The American Trust & Savings Bank A. A. Wilson Los Angeles Cal Clara McCoy Sarah Bodell Lane Street Bodell Presbyterian Hospital Pythian Sisters

Push Voting on Club Merger to the Final Hour

Officials of the Greater Waterloo association urge all eligible members to vote on the proposed merger of two clubs in the Syndicate building. Ballots must be received by midnight September 28, with names posted to remind nonvoters to participate. the referendum signals a democratic shift in civic decision making.

Evne Greater Waterloo Association Chambers of Commerce Uit Waterloo

Groeltz Indicted in Linn County School Real Estate Deals

A.C. Groeltz, a prominent businessman in Cedar Rapids, was indicted by the Linn County grand jury on cheating by false pretense in real estate deals for the board of education. He deposited bonds to insure the board against loss, denies wrongdoing, and claims he earned a fair commission for services rendered.

Cedar Rapids A. c. Groeltz Buss Linn County Grand Jury Groeltz Board of Education Groeliz

Mrs W W Marsh Named On Suffragists Body

Mrs W W Marsh of Waterloo was chosen to help plan a state suffrage memorial. The selection occurred at Des Moines during a Iowa League of Women Voters meeting which also elected league officers including Mrs Walter Brown and Dr Kate Harper. President Wilson sent felicitations to Alexander Miller on his election as president of France.

W. W. Marsh Waterloo Des Moines Iowa League of Women Voters League Walter $. Brown Kate Harper Oskaloosa H. §. Alstine Gilmore John Denison Sadie Passig Humboldt Miller Associated Press Washington Wilson Inday Alexander Miller France

Harding to Attend National Music Club Biennial in Davenport

Senator Warren G Harding of Marion Ohio Republican candidate for president will attend the National Federation of Music Clubs biennial in the tri cities from June to 18 1921 at Augustana gym Davenport. Local board chairmen Mrs J J Dorgan and Mrs Frank Gates Allen plan attendance at Akron November 12 for national board meetings to finalize plans. The meeting may bring about 5000 delegates and visitors with housing arranged in private homes and Augustana College facilities.

Davenport Warren G. Harding Marion United States Nat. Honat Federation of Music Clubs Tri-Cities Frank Seiberling Akron Seiberlings Tthe National Federation of Music Clubs National ‘Board Seiberling National Board Music Federation America Mississippi Valley Augustana College

Lafayette School Pupils Win Silver Cup as Gardeners

Children from Lafayette grade school were awarded the silver loving cup by Mrs. Chester Cadwallader for top garden work. More than 340 exhibits from 88 pupils across the city were shown at Hawthorne school. Evan geline Schott 20, Carl Bunger 24, Genevieve Baldwin 6, Luella Chatman 5 powered the Lafayette tally as they sang Iowa and America and pledged to keep up their garden effort.

Lafayette Chester Cadwallader Lincoln Hawthorne Black Hawk National Bank Evangeline Schott Carl Bunger Genevieve Baldwin Luella Chatman Childdren

Police Censure for Men Staging Fake Car Holdup

Waterloo police chief denounces a false car holdup scheme and warns jail for any future imitators. Four youths confessed to orchestrating the late night Prospect Hills road incident intended as a thrill for a visiting Minneapolis woman.

Waterloo Halfred H. Young Prospect Hills Marsh Farm Minneapolis

Test Wheat Adapted to Coast Conditions

Washington D C Sept 25 Tests of wheat best adapted to the Pacific coast show Federation Group varieties perform well in the western region Federation produced larger yields in Oregon while white federation did better in California Milling experiments indicate hard federation is equal or superior for milling and bread making to leading commercial Pacific coast wheats and also superior to federation and white federation in this region The federation varieties yield higher than leading commercial wheats including blue stem Australian Pacific White Australian and early heart according to the department report

Washington, D. C Pacific Coast Agriculture Department Federation Ted Oregon California Pacific” Coast

Boy driver injured as chicken causes car to overturn

A 15 year old son of John Wendi, driving a Buick on the Tripoli to Regetrics road near Aug. Thies Ce, swerved to look at a chicken under the car and lost control. The car rolled two or three times into a ditch. the boy sustained multiple broken bones and severe bruises.

Sumner Tripoli John Wendi

Veiled Man with Gun Attacks Farm Woman Near Worthington

A masked assailant wearing a cream veil forced entry at a farm on the Dyersville Worthington road two miles east of Worthington. He tied the wife with a strap, threatened death, and fled. The husband found her semiconscious at dinner. Sheriff and deputies scour the area while County Attorney Willging notes the suspect is likely a local resident. Victim’s name is being withheld.

Dubuque Dubdujanle Worthington Dyersville-orthington Willging

Chicago Women to Take Field for Cox Rally Push

Chicago report notes the Democratic womens bureau states many party women will campaign in October for Gov Cox and the League of Nations. Named speakers include Mrs George Bass Mrs Fellogg Fairbanks Dr Rowena Morse Mann Mrs C J Trainer and others from Chicago and nearby areas.

Associated Press Chicago Democratic Women's Bureau Gov. Cox League of Nations George Bass Fellogg Fairbanks Rowena Morse Mann C. J. Trainer Marion H. Bie Dewit Garrison George Levey Margaret Schaffner C. C. Reckitt Gerere

Gilger MacKinnon Dies in Des Moines Hospital

Gilger EB MacKinnon president of Mechanics Savings Bank and a noted figure in Iowa finance died at a Des Moines hospital after a minor operation led to blood poisoning. He previously served as vice president of the Iowa Bankers' Association. He passed away early today.

Associated Press Des Moines Gilger EB. MacKinnon The Mechanics Savings Bank Iowa Bankers’ Association

Millerand Voted Confidence in Government in Paris

The chamber of deputies in Paris voted confidence in the government after a debate on foreign and domestic policies. The session ended with a 507 to 0 tally on the decree adjourning the extraordinary session.

Assas Paris Chamber of Deputies

English passenger plane crash near London leaves five dead

A inland passenger airplane went down on the outskirts of London this afternoon. The pilot and four passengers were killed, and one passenger was seriously injured.

Associated Fross London

Des Moines Evening Papers Boost Price

Des Moines Tribune and the Capital increase their street sale price from two to three cents in Des Moines and surrounding areas. The change is effective Monday and announced today by the papers.

Des Moines Associated Stesa Des Moines Tribune Capital

Cox Predicts Will Hays Conspiracy In Denver Speech

Gov. Cox tells a Greeley audience that a conspiracy by Will Hays aims to suppress Democratic coverage. He plans speeches in Wyoming with stops at Laramie and Cheyenne and centers on the league of nations, progressivism, and agricultural topics.

Cox Denver Will Hays Associated Press Greeley Colo Colorado Hays Republican National Committee

Excursion steamers form to save Michigan fruit crop

Chicago dispatch reports city officials organize excursion steamers to move fruit and vegetables rotting in Berrien county Michigan to Chicago at transport cost to save $500000 worth of crop. Paris note details Marshal Foch housing found at Hotel de Sens near war office. Swiss Socialist party drafts referendum to ban sale of brandy and liquor.

Chicago Berrien County Michigan Associated Press Paris Foch de Sens Rue de Grenelle French War Office Berne Swiss Socialist Party Switzerland

Making surplus cabbage into luscious kraut

Practical guide for turning overmature cabbage into home brewed kraut. Describes selecting heads, shredding, salting, layering, fermenting in jars or casks, and curing times at 55 to 75 degrees F. Includes container setups, leaf weight, weights, covers, and storage tips.

Woman's claim on kidnapped boy not proven

Mrs Net tie Griffin of East Liverpool told police Billy Danzy was kidnapped from Hem monton New Jersey on October 8. She said she was in Tulsa with her aunt Mrs Nettie Radcliffe and that Radcliffe had taken the boy earlier. Tulsa police continued their search with no leads on Billy’s whereabouts.

Billy Danzy Tulsa Aseociated Press Columbus Nettiie N. Griffin East Liverpool Hatamonton N. J Okla Nettie Radcliffe Griffin Ly” Dauzy Hemmonton

American Experts Teach French Canning Techniques

In France, four American agriculture department experts taught home canning and drying of fruits and vegetables. From June to August they toured many regions, presenting demonstrations and judging competitions at a chateau near Versailles where French housewives won top prizes over commercial campers.

Washington D.C France Agriculture Departene Versailles

Mesopotamia Oil Prospects and Labor Tangle

The piece notes Mesopotamian oil remains largely undeveloped with wartime wells sunk by Arabs and no British prospecting. It cites limited American oil flow via Abadan and prices near Persian oil, discusses labor resistance among Arabs, Kurdish workers bear heavy loads, and the wartime need to import Indian labor for railroads and irrigation.

Mesopotamia Abbadan Maud Radford

Mosquitoes and Poverty Mark West Indies Towns

The piece describes Ponce Puerto Rico as a sprawling coastal city with pest problems and crowded hovels near foothills. It portrays Puerta de Tierra as a crowded shabby district with families queuing for milk amid poverty. A note mentions shipping a two story Jersey City house still under construction to Beimar New Jersey.

Ponce Porto’ Ried Porto Rico Ponte Playa Harry A. Franck Puerta de Tierra

New Dayton Wright R B Monoplane For France Race

A silver aluminum Dayton-Wright R B monoplane travels from Dayton, Ohio to New York for shipment to France. Engineers expect it to revolutionize speed planes in Gordon Bennett races with a 250 horsepower Hall Scott Liberty Six engine and retractable wheels, capable of 200 mph.

New York Dayton France Seateter Dayton-Wright Laboraories

Linden Events Include Visits and Gatherings

John Thompson of Lawler visited the Baker family Friday while the Kens Teton stayed with Mrs. G. P. Starrett at 2169 Lafayette Street. The King family moved to 1125 Eleventh Street West Tuesday. The Aid society hosted a church supper Tuesday evening and Mrs Olson’s class and Bearer girls met at the parsonage Friday. Rev J C Olson left Thursday for the annual conference at Galwein.

Linden John Thompson Lawler Baker King Tinen Eleventh Street Tuecay Sheik Kens Teton G. P. Starrett Lafayette

Birthday Celebration for Mrs Bronson Draws Wide Family

Mrs G M Bronson celebrated her eightieth birthday with a family reunion in New Hartford Iowa. Forty six guests gathered for dinner and a pyramid cake with candles. Attendees included members from Kansas Montana Minnesota and Wisconsin among others. Rev James attends M E L conference in Oelwein Iowa and Warren Wheeler returns from Montana to manage farm interests.

New ‘Hartford New Hartford Pelleteer Charley ‘Lee Maquoketa Geo. Carson Emma: Bronson Kalispei Mont Frank Jones Harmo G. M. Bronson EL L. Bronson Geraldine Chas. U Bronson Salina Cora Fobes Glyndon Minn Fred Sherman Sam- Cedar Falls Blairsboro Eugene Bronson Stewartville Clarence Bronson Shell_Rock Jas W. J. "Griffith Rewey Wis J.A. Bolton Fred Bronson Borl Bolton Clovis’ Bolton William Waters Bolton Bernice , Sands Janesville Man. Grandy Center Geo. Kabler Waterloo C. W. Bronson Dar Heights James M.el Oelwein Warren Wheeler Montana

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