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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1919

Page

5

Memorial respect shown for American airmen by Germans

Miss May Chapman relays Major Meissner’s account from Washington about German guards and wreaths on fallen American airmen including Carl and Charles W. Chapman. Meissner, 23, recalls Carl Chapman died instantly in combat. German pilot led him into a side attack, plane nose-dived, fire started after descent. Major notes Carl was a skilled, selfless flyer.

Meissner Carl Chapman Washington, D. C Carl Miss May Chapman C. W. Chapman Miss. Chapman Charles W. Chapman Iry Petergon Fred Carl Peterson

Carpenters Settle Wage Scale in Dubuque at 75 Cents

T N Stuffiebeam president of Central Labor union and district agent for Carpenters and Joiners union received a telegram at noon reporting a night agreement between master builders and carpenters. The wage scale is fixed at a minimum of 75 cents per hour.

T. N. Stuffiebeam Central Labor Union Carpenters’ and Joiners’ Union

Obituary notices for Lichty Seifert Rheisen and Baum

Mortuary notices report Evans Lichty dying after a short illness at St. Francis hospital. Survived by widow Gertrude McDonnald and extended family. funeral plans pending, body to Chau tauqua Park. Also, Gottgétren Seifert, aged 102, dies of cancer. married to Elizabeth Maar. children Emilia Oster Sigred Seifert and Clara Pond. Funeral at O Keefe & Towne chapel, burial in Waverly. Infant Raymond Donald Rheisen dies. services held at O Keefe & Towne, burial in Calvary. Mrs Angeline Baum funeral at O Keefe & Towne chapel with burial Elmwood.

Evans Lichty St. Francis Hospital Gertrude McDonnald Minneapolis Minn Waterloo Smith, Lichty & Hullman Co Chautauqua Park Gotigetren Seifert Gottgétren Seifert Hnglewood Avenue Germany Elizabeth Maar Emilia Oster Detroit Sigred Seifert Waverly Clara Pond O'Keefe & ‘Fowne Raymond Donald Rheisen R. J. Rheisen Posner Township O’keefe & Towne St. Mary’s Church Calvari Angelive. Baem Angelline Baum O'Keefe & Towne Kesday William Hoffmean Elmwood

End of the Trail F Boys Who Ran Away

Wilbur Wilson aged 13 of 702 Eleventh Street West and Raymond Stock of 1746 Washington Street ran away about a month ago. Black Hawk County sheriff finds them confined in New Hampton county jail. Wilson placed on a farm near that place with a guardian, Stock remains in the Bastie. Charge against the boys unclear.

Wilbur Wilson Eleventh Street Raymond Stock Washington Street Black Hawk County New Hampton Wilson Bastie

Chamberlains Cough Remedy praise from Vandergrift mother

Mrs. C O Nesbit of Vandergrift Pennsylvania says she has given Chamberlains Cough Remedy to her five children for fifteen years and considers it the only cure for coughs colds and croup the children take it willingly in every instance.

Hogs Hit $20 Mark As Market Rises In Chicago

Chicago April 1 hog prices moved above the $20 level with quotes at $20.10 per hundred at the stock yards. The peak wartime price reached $21 last fall while winter prices hovered near $15. The advance is linked to strong demand and a lighter winter hog run as the mint price guaranty duration ended about a month ago, with new hogs anticipated in May or June.

Chicago United States Bureau of’ Markets

Town Road Bill Special Order in House Wednesday

Des Moines reports a primary and secondary state road system bill advancing for debate as a Special Order in the House at 10 a.m. tomorrow. The Iowa Senate passed a banking measure increasing state bank examiners and appointing a deputy superintendent with salaries up to 3000 dollars annually, amid objections over pay levels compared to other officials.

Des Moines House of Representatives Iowa Senate Committee On Banking Newberry Clayton County Smith Madison Byington Johnson County Taylor Buchanan C. A. Wissler Oakdale

Milk Bottle Waste Raises Milk Cost Questions Across U S

A U S Department of Agriculture study across 84 cities finds milk bottle waste adds to distribution costs. An average bottle lasts about 17 trips, with dealers buying up to 90,000 new bottles monthly. Many bottles end up in dumps or sold by junk dealers, and only a minority of cities have bottle exchanges or regulate reuse.

United States Department of Agriculture Deal Jters Fedpera

Spy Arrest Plan Involving British Turkey Arrests

Secretary Auker approves British request to arrest James Spohr a naturalized citizen and his wife in Turkey on treason charges for close ties to the German spy network in Palestine and among British Indian subjects. Plan aims to bring them to the United States for trial under military occupation law.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Auker Turkey James Spohr Judge Advocate General Spohr United States Saladin Ayoub University Jerusalem War Department Spohrs Herman Schaefer New York

Hudson News Briefs Highlight Local Social And Assembly Events

March notices from Hudson report spring vacation visitors Ming Ethel Loonan from Grinnell Idelph Siowen Ralph Johnson Anes Don Axon from Iowa City Lyle Stuasher from Chicago University and builder Tom Cumtoligs planning a larger structure near the bandstand. Church groups, study clubs, and civic gatherings note farewells, sermons, and upcoming union services plus births and hospital updates.

Hudson Wudaon Ming Ethel Loonan Grinnell Idelph Siowen Ralph Johnson Fom Anes Don Axon Iuwa City Lyle Stuasher Chicago University Tom Cumtoligs Iatund Mra Mary Miller Brooklyn Mra Pope Wil Smith Albeson Progressive Brethren Congregation U. UG Osbourne The Baptist Church Weidner Nashua C. W. Bedford Arthur Jollis Grace Baldwin Isabel Hollis M . P. Davis E. E B. Dunkelberg H.R. Hollis Duntkelberg H. A. Lyons Baxter, Ta Hudson Pustlber Co Ler William Crownover Des Moines Crownover Baptist Aid Society Relnbeck BE. Raber Savannah

U M W Head Plans France Visit on Coal Talks

Frank J Hayes president of the United Mine Workers of America will sail for France within days to confer with President Wilson on miners affairs and U.S coal production. He announced after a White House call to see Secretary Tumulty and will be joined by Robert N Harlin of Seattle on the trip. Hayes would not specify the trip’s goals beyond saying it concerns the coal industry.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Frank J. Hayes United Mine Workers of America France Wilson Miners’ Organization United States Hayes White House Tumuity Robert N. Harlin Seattle Wash

Local Notes and Appointments in Greene County

Greene items report visitors from Des Moines and Chicago, including Edith Llockwood and Julia Woodward. Miss Margaret McErrry elected to fill a high school vacancy and will start work. Mrs. WH Stavenow died after six weeks illness. funeral at Lutheran Church Tuesday afternoon. Teachers attended an institute at Alsen. few residents noted moving, new night operator, and home changes.

Margaret McErrry WH. Stavenow Lutheran Church Alsen Alle Wilson Alice Pringle Emma Minneapolis Nettleton

Community notices from Fairbank and neighboring towns

Local short items record birthday visit to Supt Crouse, engagements and upcoming weddings, health updates, and family travel. Mentioned are Ruth Hauf’s surprise bridal shower, Clarence Gosselin visiting from Riceville, Meritt Igushy’s discharge progress, and various travels to Hazleton Lamont Franklin and Camp Dodge. Also notes on club activities in Epworth league and Methodist church centenary talks.

Shutdown hits U. S. cotton mills in Manchester region

Manchester reports say employers and workers in the area agreed to close mills using American cotton for a fortnight beginning April 10. In Winchester, the rest camp that 700000 American troops passed through since U S entry into the war was closed today.

Associated Press Manchester England Arket Winchester Irag United States

Barclay News Briefs From April First Report

Report notes Roy Turner paving way for Casper Schmitt and baling for farmers at 42 dollars per ton. George Risse builds a poultry house. Last week feeding oats began. Soil in low spots sticky as Henry Ortner hauls gals to Dewar. Nelson, a discharged soldier, leased the former Chatfield farm now owned by Lanigan. Miss Ar tle Shinp underwent an operation.

Barclay Roy Turner Casper Schmitt George Risse Henry Ortner Dewar Nelson Hudson G. W. Chatfield Thos, Lanigan Artle Shinp

Mrs Ron Crosby Dies After Illness in Shell Rock

Shell Rock reports the death of Mrs Ron Crosby on Saturday at noon after about a week of illness tied to a bout with a fever and subsequent pneumonia symptoms. The brief notice notes the family and local observance plans.

Shell Rock Ron Crosby Pneu

Plainfield items note baptist thimble-bee and local visits

Plainfield notes report the Baptist ladies thimble-bee set for Wednesday with Mrs. Wm. Bick and mentions visitors Mrs. Wil Wanamaker and sisters from Waterloo. Other items include Mr and Mrs David Farnsworth visiting New Hartford, Herbert Dexter arriving from Nebraska to aid his ill father, Ruby Gill appointed postmistress, Eva Walker returning from Minneapolis, Arlis Walters discharge from overseas, and visits by Mr and Mrs R Alderson and sons to Wa verly, plus Miss Werner Holmes returning from Iowa Falls.

Nebraska Ruby Gill Horton Eva Walker Minneapolis Guy Feaily Arlis Walters R. Alderson Myrywin Waverly Werner Holmes Iowa Falls Homie

Mitchells Visit As Family News Embraces Waterloo Links

April 11 to 14 reports Mrs Cady staying in Waterloo with children while Rudolph Luike, recently home from overseas, wed Miss Hannan Yoran of Osage last week. Lieut John Feeford died at Escondido California from ptomaine poisoning after canned salmon. Cady sisters graduate Waterloo business college. Esther Cheney to Washington government post. Farmers urged to send 35 cents for Outfit and Primer of Rules.

Mola Bevrides Ube Eddy Hodson Mra B Hodson Waverly Mra. Murvey Grandma van Vinck Mis Lottie Hall C. J. Wall Lottie England Bay Lloyd Poorman Clint Blake Vern Waite Sherwood Cal Junin. Cady Esther Cheney Waterloo Business College Miss Cady Waterloo Cheney Washington, D. C

Raymond Grows with New Waterloo Family Move

Mr George Connell moved his family to Waterloo last Thursday and is employed at the Waterloo Gas Engine company. He formerly served as rural mail carrier here and has lived in the community all his life. All schools will have vacation.

Raymond George Connell Waterloo Waterloo Gas Engine Company O'Connell

Local teachers gather after Tate Convention week

This week teachers attend meetings following discharge from the Tate Convention. Wis wife attended and a social hour with refreshments was served at St. Paul’s Waterloo. The Sunday school board at Weberary Locete met Be Methodist church and Parker home three miles east.

Tate St. Paul's Church Waterloo Weberary Locete Jodo Ting Methodist Tine Parker

Nature Remedies and Dr. Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets

The piece extols returning to nature for health and cites animals seeking vegetation when sick. It credits Dr. Pierce of Buffalo with herbal cures for constipation, naming Mayapple leaves and Jalap root, and claims his Pleasant Pellets cure seized digestion, headaches, sleep issues, and fatigue, available in drug stores.

Pierce Buffalo W. Y Dr. Pierce

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