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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1918
Page
6
Washington April 13. The Agriculture Department canvass shows rising storage holdings on April 1 from a year earlier across dairy products eggs and frozen and cured meats. Notable gains include frozen beef 62.7 percent, lard 31.4 percent, American cheese 225.6 percent, and frozen eggs up 216.6 percent.
London April 13 Report says Germany plans a greater Finland with the Petrograd Murman railway to the Arctic. If Germany wins on the western front she would start a new war against Russia with Winns, and Japan would receive Siberia if she joins the German Finnish alliance.
The Vienna press cites the Charles to Sixtus letter as likely peace hints from France but labels the published text as false. It notes Emperor Charles recalls Count Czernin, causing consternation in Vienna and Berlin. Paris reports allied leaders saw no need to act on the suggestion. Also items include Charles Hummel resuming Waterloo residence and the death by suicide of W H Stead in Chicago.
New Hampton April 13 Joseph Campbell of Charles City was drafted for the Democratic nomination for Congress from the Fourth District at a Democrats conference. Des Moines April 13 W G McAdoo proposed abolishing all individual city freight and passenger offices within six days and consolidating them in a central union office.
London April 13 British casualties totaled 3 129 officers and men. Killed or died of wounds: officers 372 men 1 104. Wounded or missing: officers 1 588 men 4 768. An advertisement notes a Sunday drive at Sisson's Hawkeye service station 141 W Pitth St.
Mrs. Henry G. Leister learns her son August Leister, 20, enlisted in the aero squadron last June at Ackley, is gravely ill in Miami after an empyema operation. He has two brothers in service, one with Rainbow Division in France and the other with the quartermaster corps in Manila.
Waterloo Automobile Dealers association staged a parade of new and used cars from Lincoln Park through downtown Waterloo. Red Cross volunteers, police, and city officials rode along. Following the parade, an auction of used cars at Lincoln Park benefited the local Red Cross chapter with strong bidding led by auctioneer E. Johnson of New Hampton.
Detroit publicist E LeRoy Pelletier told the Advertising club in St Louis that America should not cut non essential industries or luxury production to win the war. He argued wealth comes from luxuries, not necessities, and that autos and other non essentials boost national economy by distributing purchase power across regions.
Pelletier argues every industry connects to national prosperity, from producers to grocers, sellers, and consumers. He urges higher production and thrift stamps while opposing wasteful war spending, noting sugar ships, meat shortages, and the need to boost beet and meat production to support the war effort.
Welfare workers urge renewed social welfare activity due to wartime disruptions. Miss Palmer states communities must unite behind home service, fund budgets, and sustain care for the city’s needy alongside patriotic war efforts. Emphasis on morale at home matched to army spirit.
Senator Reed Smoot warned at a Blackstone hotel banquet that the United States risks unprepared industries for postwar competition. He cited England and Germany preparing to resume merchant trade and called for action by Congress and business leaders to avoid riots and economic chaos after the war. He criticized revenue acts and urged government control of railroads in wartime while urging reforms to avert future disruptions. He argued Germany’s defeat hinges on mobilizing U S resources and warned of costs to American commerce.
The body of William Dance will be shipped from Earlville to Waterloo and taken from the O'Keefe and Towne mortuary to Fairview for interment without services.
Ottawa Ontario date line reports Andrew M. Anderson of Atlantic Ta. listed among today's war casualties as killed.
About 89 of 3,752 registrants from Waleriog are listed as absent. The board warns that those failing to appear for physical examination by April 26 between 9 a.m. and noon will be deemed delinquent to the War Department, unless in service. Relatives should verify enlistment details for any in active service and furnish affidavits. A long list of names and addresses is provided for contact.
A crowded column of small town updates from Waterloo area and nearby towns. Notables travel, military and medical staff movements, visits to relatives, minor relocations, and community events amid wartime concerns. Names include Dr G I Sumner, Mrs Verne Clemente, Harold Place, and P E McClenahan with local addresses and affiliations.
In Fredericksburg on April 13 the new Baptist pastor Rev C S Carroll preached his first Sunday evening service. Leslie Fey, southwest of town, saw most buildings burn on April 10 due to grass fire, sparing only house and cattle shed. Paul and Mrs Roberts welcomed a son, with Mrs Roberts formerly Zade Lampson. Uimton Sandercock left high school this week to enlist in the navy.
A farewell gathering at the W F Penney home honored Birch Orchard servicemen Vern Evans Rob Lodge Warren Dietrichs and Harold Millington as they report to Madison Wis for aviation corps training. Lucile Brown returned from Lone Rock Wis with sister Mrs Fred Beeker. Charles Brown ill and Augh Murry started barber work in Osage. Red Cross an auction set for April 20 to aid community drive at 414 W Fifth St. The Kiss family thanks friends for support after Mrs Ann King Tompkins passing.
Nashua reports include Mrs Abdble Turn bull’s return from Waterloo for light housekeeping, J S Simpson remodeling a daughter’s home, and Ann McLarnan back from Los Angeles. Local notes cover health, teaching appointments, a hospital operation, and family updates from Oakdale to Minneapolis.
Mrs Su R Grotfelty died this past week. Rev and Mrs Paul Kohler visited Orville Framer en route to Chicago. Mr Watsons sale drew farmers Thursday afternoon. Watson and James plan Idaho visit soon. Orange Social Circle met at Mrs Hubert Sweitzers with Miss Clara Sutter teaching flour substitutes. Liberty loan workers set township quotas at the school. State vocational secretary Wm Bender met with Orange school board on agricultural course plans.
The Butler county service flag of 332 stars, unveiled on Main Street during the Great Lakes naval band visit, will grace county celebrations and must be returned to the county auditor after use. A patriotic meeting featured Rev. Baker on The Third Liberty Loan and the War. Four Allison boys depart for aero mechanical training in Wisconsin, joined by a larger Butler County volunteer group headed to Camp Dodge. Additional items include school repairs, Fort Sampler improvements, and local residents preparing for callups while a barn fires from a bonfire.
Hazleton April 13 reports several family emergencies funerals and clergy movements. Mrs Homer Huntington called to Clerands. Mrs Lorens Chapman from near Parkersburg to care for ill mother Mrs Jap Curtis. Rev Father Homans back from Waterloo hospital after appendicitis. Rev Father Naebera filled in. Rev and Mrs F W Evers attended funeral of sister's son at Grundy Center. body shipped from Camp Cody. William? moved from Littaton bought drayne end livery wreck. John Hancock summoned to Davenport due to granddaughter's death. Mrs Cora Loban of Fayette helping care for ill father Alex Jardee. Mrs A Struba called to Clarence for father illness. Rev F A Smith preached at Stanley. Curran to preach at M E church Sunday. Smith to preach at Lamont. Educational jubilee unfinished in Methodist churches.
Miss Zion Hawk of Chicago visits Rev C W Caldwell. Roland Van Gerpen returns from Waterloo after eye injury from playing when a stone struck him. Rain postpones flag day exercises to town hall. Rev Mr Seiden and Miss Dutton attend Christian Endeavor convention at Hudson. Grace and Guy Stackdele installed as district C EL officers. Kings Daughters raise Red Cross funds at town hall next Tuesday. Mr and Mrs H R Van Gerpen and Russ Clara Phillins travel to Chicago. Rev Dick Sessler and wife visit from Waukes arrived for extended stay seeking rest for Isier’s health.
Parkersburg reports from April 12 note Miss Cora Crossett returned from California. Dr. Hobson has mumps. Mrs. Ida Pines and daughter visit Forest City. Mrs. Helmut Getting attends sister-in-law's funeral at George, Ta. Mrs. Dan Conn discharged from Hobson hospital. Mrs. Paul Wilson of Rockwell City visits parents. sister Miss Ethel Conn accompanying. Miss Mary Lashbrook recovers from scarlet fever. quarantine lifted. Grandpa Lawrence moves to Town Falls to live with his son. W. M. Conn appointed new marshal.
Otterville reports Mrs E Cameron of Waterloo visiting relatives Mrs Marchie Brigat Bre Cates and Vera of Independence joined by C L Badsine at Cedar Region. Wood family recently moved to Morse farm near Des Moines mourn the death of a five week old infant found dead in its bed. Jacob Smith discovered a horse missing from the barn on Monday morning following a brief sale.
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