Loyalty Rally at First Methodist Church by Waterloo Factory Workers
Empl oyers' Association held a loyalty rally with over 400 attending at First Methodist church. Dr. F W Court spoke on American Citizenship while Paul Davis directed singing. The event praised factory workers for loyalty and urged sacrifice to preserve democracy and unity.
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BE. Church
First Methodist Church
F. W. Court
Paul Davis
Employer’ Protective Association
America
Court
Crowded Labor Bureau Seeks Larger Quarters in City
The state and federal free employment bureau at 2315 Lafayette Building is crowded all day with job seekers and employers. The bureau has taken over the public service reserve in the community and will enroll men for shipyard work. An appeal seeks 3,000 common laborers for shipyards, retail shops, and ordnance depots. No alien enemy born citizen is eligible.
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Federal Free Employment Bureau
Lafayette Building
Bureau
Public Service Reserve
Police News recounts thefts and arrests on Fifth Street
A food conservation tale leads to a porch theft investigation as several youths steal refreshments. Police log notes include a strike dispute among workers, Freddie Chevalier's assault on a Postal Messenger, J. M. Murphy's drunken arrest, a taxi driver confrontation over a lost wallet, a damaged gypsy bystander, and a booze seizure after Monroe Crosby’s arrest. An auto collision involving C A Jenkins and R A Hughes concludes the report.
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Fifth Street West
Army notes call for cavalry and regiments to aid railway work
Volunteers sought for cavalry revival and for forestry highway and motor transportation regiments of engineers. Both sections aim to recruit at once as the army expands. A separate item notes Bessie Intort seeking divorce from Fred H. Intort on grounds of cruel treatment. They wed in Janesville on November 6 1912. She seeks custody of their 3 year old son and alimony set at four dollars weekly until September 1 1919 and five dollars weekly thereafter.
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Cavalry
Bessie Intort
Fred H. Intort
Janesville
Marriage Licenses for Waterloo Residents
A. J. Joynt and Florence McDermott both of Waterloo obtain a marriage license. R. L. Carpenter of Waterloo and Leila Treganza of Waterloo also secure a marriage license.
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A. J. Joynt
Waterloo
Florence McDermott
R.L. Carpenter
Leila Treganza
Why Bair Falls Out Dandruff Advertisement
An advertisement claims dandruff causes feverish scalp irritation and hair loss. It promotes Danderine as a cure available for a few cents, instructing to rub a small amount into the scalp to remove dandruff and stop hair loss after several applications.
California Syrup of Figs Ad Warns Parents Against Harsh Remedies
An old style advertisement promotes California Syrup of Figs as a gentle, effective laxative for children and adults. It contrasts harsh calomel and castor oil with a tasty fruit laxative, urging mothers to demand the California Fig Syrup Company product and beware counterfeit copies.
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California
California Fig, Syrup Company
Striking Molders cited in contempt case summons
Ten members of Local 469 Molders Union face court on April 18 for alleged violation of Hawkeye Foundry Co Injunction Web 9. The group is accused of attacking workers on April 9 and April 11 near Mullan Avenue and Galloway addition. The injunction bars coercion and violence, permitting only lawful peaceful picketing.
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Molders’ Union
Hawkeye Foundry Company
International Molders’ Union of America
A. W. Coutts
A. L. Graham
Joe Mattingly
Fred Keersoff
D. M. Floyd
Chris Stochouff
James O'Keefe
Lucas
Galloway
Mike Fakis
Nick Psaros
Nick Papbas
James Kyriasis
Glass Fragments Found in Oleomargarine Package
W F Parrott route food administrator reported the first authenticated case of glass in a food product. A one pound print of oleomargarine contained considerable glass fragments large in size. A thorough investigation is underway by federal authorities to determine the source and prevent further contamination.
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W. FE. Parrott
Ton
Thoca
Fedoran Suborties
The Kaisher Kaiser Beast Exposed at Palace
A review of a film titled The Kaisher Kaiser Beast at the Palace praises its gripping exposure of treachery by German rulers. The feature centers on Kaiser vanity and madness, presented by Rupert Julian in a 7000 foot epic that immerses viewers in a hidden world.
Birth Announcements for Several Families in April
Multiple notices report births to Forte, Whilip W Garthoff, Lang, Marshall, Wilson, Adame, Watkins, and Rainey families. Dates range April 6 to April 12 with named newborns including Mary Jean Madalite and Joonn Maxine, listed at various addresses in Lincoln, Webster, Cedar, East Waterloo, Walnut, Avalon, and other local locales.
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Forte Sr. Lyon
Lincoln
Farle Russell
Whilip W. Garthoff
Webster
Bart
Mer
Mil
David Lang
la Forte
Chia
James W. Marshall
Cedar
George
C. Len Wilson
East Waterloo
Ian
Warren Lee
Fred G. Adame
Walnut
Mary Jean
Mtra
Clay
Madalite
Mra Leonid
Rainey
ASG Avalon
Joonn Maxine
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Foul Davis
Tus Jefferson Street
Chicago
Ed. Rutter
Harry Lind
Rudolph Selk
Dysart
Labor Bureau
Police News
Chris Krikos
L. A. Mitchell
Nourision
Union Moulders
John Sweitzer
Fifth
Walnut Streets
Freddie Chevalier
The
Postal
Richard Marx
Quincy Street
Logan Avenue
J. M. Murphy
J. Kensel
Jake Gilson
Franklin Street
John Butt
North Barclay Street
Monroe Crosby
C. A. Jenkins
Western Avenue
R. A. Hughes
Sycamore Street
Fireland
Washington Streets
T. J. Heath
Hughes
Army Notes
Bair
Napen-lac
Warwick
Rblack
Morris Plan Co
Bridge Street
Kaishh
Brasto OF
Berlen
Maavzing
Geeman Maparor
Father John
Klaus Zandstria
Whitinsville
Mass
Styleplus
Scane’s
Clothes
Witerloo
Minors Central
Iowa
Union Stockyards
Az Ones
U. S
Wihelws
Pekin Blue
New Sammie
Navy
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