Liberty Loan drive surges in seventh Iowa district
The Liberty Loan drive in Iowa's seventh district gains momentum with Johnson County figures near 1.0 million dollars and Bremer, Tama, Marengo, Victor, and Williamsburg oversubscribed. County totals, honor flag program notes, and city subtotals reflect strong public support as campaigns expand with meetings and district-wide proclamations.
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Liberty Toar
Iowa
H. B. Kiester
Johnson County
Iowa City
Buchanan County
Marengo
Victor
Williamsburg
Iowa County
Henry
Bremer County
Tama County
Companitieelus
Salt Greek
Altho
H. Kultz
Cedar Rapids
Kiester
Grundy
Buchanan
Johnson
Benton
Bremer
Schultz
H. McNider
Federal Reserve
Towa
Berry
Treasury Department
Washington, D.C
Liberty Loan
Waterloo
School of Instruction For
Service League
Commercial Club
C. A. Morris
Richard Hall
M. L. Bowran
Black Hawk County
GC. Woeller
Castle Hill
Virden School
East Waterjoo
Union Township
Lester Township
Wapsie River
Bennington Township
Gresham Church
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Mt. Hone MM. E
Alliance for Labor and Democracy Grows in Waterloo
Waterloo branch urges wider membership for the Alliance for Labor and Democracy. Authorities stress it is patriotic and allied with the AFL, not a closed union. About 200 members exist, with committees reporting progress and plans for a public patriotic meeting in a park. Invitations extended to Z C Murlach and Rev A Ifenke of Waverly to speak.
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Z. C. Murlach
Rev. A. Ifenke
Waverly
City in Brief Ad blur highlights local activities and notices
Mrs O J Fullerton heads Thursday to La Crosse Wisconsin to visit daughter Mrs Edward Burns. A V Drake is seriously ill at 1410 Franklin Street. formerly a city fire department member. Clarence Fifield sues for divorce from Ella Fifield alleging cruelty, married November 28 1916. M R Guthrie returns to city from Minnesota to work with Hileman Gindt. Rufus W Finley now in Rockford Illinois Masonic order and has written a war poem gaining attention nationwide. Clarence Arnold son of Edward and Mrs Arnold on 15 day Fort Sill furlough will speak on Life in the Cantonments at Washington school. E J Wenner counsel for defendants asks to reopen W E Van Verry vs Weiser Kampfchreer case for further testimony. H H Savereide and R E B Britton to testify. Judge F C Platt resigns from alien enemies property list committee. district judges to fill. About 125 Class 1 registrants examined today for local board. same for tomorrow. Vandals damage glass on Columbia street. suspects sought. Vote for Harry B E Tullar Republican for county attorney June 2.
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O. J. Fullerton
la Crosse
Wis
Edward Burns
A. V. Drake
Franklin Street
City Fire Department
Clarence Fifield
Ella Fifield
Do. M. Woods
Los Angeles
Cal
A. B. Lovejoy
Mr. Woods
M. R. Guthrie
Waterloo
Minnesota
Hileman & Gindt
Rufus W. Finley
Foroerly
Rockford
Clarence Arnold
Edward Arnold
Fort Sill
Okla
Washington School
E. J. Wenner
W. E. van Very
Weiser & Kampfchreer
H. H. Savereide
R. E B. Britton
F. C. Platt
Lore Alford
Fred S. Pettit
Columbia Street
Harry BE. Tullar
Plot In Fairview Is For Soldiers Graves
The annual meeting of Fairview cemetery lot owners elected H W Grout as president C F Fowler as vice president W W McFarlane as secretary G Goddard as treasurer W Wilson as sexton and directors C F Fowler Worth Hillman H W Grout A J Edwards W W McFarlane E H Peek Lore Alford became trustee for bond holders The treasurer reports assets about 200000 with 22000 in perpetual care funds Bonded indebtedness stands at 30000 A plot 40 feet wide is set aside for burial of soldiers if desired with free graves and deeds to relatives The cemetery is owned by lot owners upon bond completion future funds to improve the grounds and perpetual care remain mandatory before lot transfers include perpetual care in price
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Fairview Cemetery
H.W. Grout
C.F. Fowler
W. W. McFarlane
G. Goddard
W. Wilson
Sexton
C. F. Fowler
Worth Hillman
H. W. Grout
A. J. Edwards
W. W.mcfarlane
EH. E. Peek
Lore Alford
Fair- View Cemetery
Pledge to Live on Substitutes Against Wheat
J F Deems Iowa food administrator urges a total abstinence from wheat flour until after the next harvest. A Waterloo club is proposed with other counties and townships joining to pledge members to avoid wheat in any form. Substitutes like corn and potatoes are highlighted to aid soldiers and allied nations.
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J. F. Deems
Waterloo
America
Grimes County
Tex
Letter Delivered to Wrong Address Reaches Sister of Ed Sullivan
A sister of Ed Sullivan in England is asked to call at 59 Franklin Street or call 924 to receive word about a misdelivered letter that was opened and unable to be deciphered. The letter, censored, indicates Sullivan is with American expeditionary forces overseas.
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Ed Sullivan
England
Franklin Street
Ed. Sullivan
Relief for tired feet with Tiz advertisement claim
An ad touts Tiz as a universal foot cure promising relief from tired feet, swelling and corns. It claims the product draws out toxins, prevents pain, and lets wearers fit smaller shoes, offering a 25 cent box and yearly comfort.
Obituary notices for Mary Colburn Lucretia Baird and Any Gates
Mrs. Mary Colburn formerly of Waterloo died April 3 in Los Angeles after years of invalidism. Survived by daughter Wertha and preceded by husband W L Colburn in the monument business. Mrs. Lucretia Baird of Waterloo died at Independence state hospital. body to Petergen Bros. mortuary with Elmwood interment planned. Mrs. Any Gates of Cedar Falls died April 11 at home after illness. longtime local resident.
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Mary Colburn
Waterloo
Los Angeles
Cal
Colburn
California
Wertha
W. IL. Colburn
Frm
Colburn & Geddes
Fourth Street
Universalist Church
Lucretia Baird
State Hospital
Independence
Petergen Bros
Elmwood
Gates
Cedar Falls
Any Gates
Tremont Street
Free-for-all Melee Between Workmen in Westfield District
A chaotic early today clash near the Jankers foundry involved foreign laborers and alleged union supporters. The brawl left two foreigners severely injured and many others with cuts and bruises as about 10 foundry workers and 25 laborers fought with sticks and clubs.
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Westfield
Jankers
Tam
Injunction Sought After Hiawkeye Foundry Strike
Following a February strike by workers at the Hiawkeye foundry officials sought a court injunction to restrain Attachers from molesting property or attacking employees. Judge CL W. W. Mullan issued the order. Violating the injunction could lead to contempt of court and a petition was expected in district court to cite members of the attacking party.
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Attachino
Werom
Ingter
Hiawkeye
CL Ww W. Mullan
Seed Corn Hoards Give Up 1 900 Bu In Week
Cedar Malls April 11 Special Report farmers near Cedar Valley Alabama report about 1 900 bushels of 1916 corn found in seed hoards in under a week. County agent A Burger and assistants have uncovered 600 bushels yesterday and 800 bushels earlier this week. Samples were taken for vitality tests and possible commandeering if viable. Burger notes many calls for seed from across the region.
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Cedar Malls
Cedar Valte
AL A. Burger
Hia Assistands
Father John’s Medicine touted as powerful nutrition tonic
Advert says Father John’s Medicine provides superior nourishment for energy and muscle, claiming tests show it is six times more nourishing than milk and seven and a half times more nourishing than oysters. It emphasizes easy absorption, long use, no alcohol, and a doctor’s prescription tone.
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Father John
Shortage and supply plans after first find in Toware
After the initial discovery, Toware faces shortage across parts with Mr. Burc her aiming to prioritize Mack Hawk county farmers. Rail mileage totals 21 530 kilometres. Production figures show high shares in tron and coal, with vast counts of refineries mills factories and distilleries in the region. territorial revenue and banks are noted for historic German territories now changing hands.
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State
Toware
Burcher
Mack Hawk County
Tolal
Tia
Russia Loses Large Territory Under Peace Terms
The news from Patrograd reports Russia ceding 780000 square kilometres with 66 million inhabitants, about 32 percent of the population, under the peace treaty terms. Additional losses and figures follow in the official release from the commissar.
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Russia
Wisavily
Penge Patrograd
Uvader
Aso
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