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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1920
Page
11
The M C A announces rules for Waterloo boys to enter a kite contest on Oct. 16 at Cedar River park. Entries due Oct. 11. kites must be homemade and measured by Oct. 1. Two age groups under 13 and 13 to 18 will compete with prizes for several events and a group photo at 2 p.m.
Police investigated a raid on rabbit hatches at 125 Al Dany Street where 23 Flemish Giant rabbits owned by J. G. Fay were killed by dogs that forcibly breached a fence and tore apart the wire separating them. Value set at $5 each. a few rabbits escaped.
At St Marys church this morning Rev Maurus Eberle united Miss Helen Voellinger daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Voellinger with Kenneth J Farrell son of Mr and Mrs J T Farrell in a ceremony attended by 15 guests. The couple will reside on Broadway street after October 15 and will visit Dubuque and Cedar Rapids.
The Associated Press reports twenty two hotels agreed to reduce restaurant prices by 25 to 33 1 2 percent. In Alexandria Minnesota Gustaf Neel 80h son in law of Senator Nelson was convicted of murdering Joseph Middleton. Belfast civilians were shot and wounded in clashes with soldiers on Falls Road. In Philadelphia Mrs Emma Bergdoll and four co defendants were found guilty of conspiracy to aid two sons evade the draft.
Dick the Moroccan dog, a World War I mascot and friend of uniformed soldiers, attracts crowds at a pet stock show, sharing duties with a Russian Wolfhound and drawing attention from exhibitors such as Berat G. E. Dreffein in Waterloo. The canine companion remains wary of civilians, loyal to service and fellow soldiers.
A columnist argues candor is the public duty in reporting campaign conditions. He notes personal bias is inevitable but readers can discern it, and outlines plans for a nationwide survey from Harding and Cox camps. The piece compares current candor to earlier bursts of political excitement and previews upcoming dispatches.
The exhibit showcases tractors and motorized implements transforming farm work. Rows crops to harvesting can be powered, with cultivators, harvesters, silo fillers, threshers, diggers, and portable electric plants demonstrated for increased efficiency. Strong emphasis on reducing labor and boosting profitability.
In Montezuma Iowa Elizabeth B. Robinson disinherited three children leaving 480 acres to another daughter. The three disinherited sued the will, charges of fraud and undue influence were dropped and a jury ruled for the contestants. The estate will be divided pro rata among heirs. Contestants named Melinda Plum Melissa White and Charles Robinson. Marriage licenses listed for several individuals including Miller Dunlap Farrell Voellinger Hamilton Meyers Burley Wright with their respective towns.
In Cedar Falls the Iowa State Teachers College faculty member pondered leaving teaching after a hotel lobby encounter. A stranger handed him a note offering 10 gallons of liquor for sale with 10 percent commission. The professor joked it was his first bootlegger mix up.
Fire alarms report a 9 27 a.m. blaze at St Marys Catholic Church at Park Avenue and Mulberry Street caused by glowing sparks from a heating plant. Fire department arrived quickly preventing further damage.
Advertisement repeating the insurance slogan and contact phone 1374. Reads as a local promotion for insuring with Bronson Insurance Agency and urges readers to act.
Charles S. Reinhart of Byvank and Reinhart Transfer and Storage and Ella F. O Connor were married at the Methodist parsonage in Marshalstown Ia yesterday afternoon. They will reside in Waterloo.
William M Newton died in Chicago from paralysis after a long illness. Born October 10 1837 in Wyoming County New York he lived in Jesuy Ja Waterloo before moving to Chicago. He is survived by his wife and two daughters Mrs S A Cleveland and Mrs Herman Frank. The body will be taken to Yorkshire New York for burial beside his first wife.
Mrs Yockey nee Stace born May 1, 1856 Ohio moved to Buchanan county as a youth. Married James Wellington Cocker in 1877 in the county. husband died seven years ago. Surviving children include Bert Kate Grover Wi Goldie Guernsey Marie all of Waterloo John Chippewa Falls Wis Wess Thipps St Paul Minn Cathel Marshalltown Jack Stace Waterloo Abraham Charles Ha Stace Independence among brothers. Body at Petersen Bros mortuary awaiting services plans.
An advertisement touts Freezone as a quick corn remover claiming no pain. It promises relief for hard and soft corns and interdigital corn, with a tiny bottle sold by druggists for a few cents and no irritation.
After weeks of silent film showings the Garden theatre restores musical accompaniment. A four piece orchestra has been engaged to provide music for both matinee and evening shows. The move follows strong audience approval observed at last night’s performance.
Readers express approval of the masala cinema trend noting the film itself remains the main draw while music serves as a lively and essential complement to the overall experience.
Advertisement claims a simple nightly treatment using four ounces of plain ordinary liquid arvon to dissolve dandruff. Rub into scalp, retain moisture, and by morning most dandruff disappears with subsequent applications ending completely. Ends with promise of itch relief and glossy hair. Liquid arvon said to be available at drug stores.
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