Canada race to keep forces at full strength in Europe
Ottawa reports Premier Sir Robert Borden pressed the House of Commons to maintain Canada’s fighting divisions in France at full strength despite sacrifices. He warned Germany aims to shatter Allied forces and urged mobilizing men and agriculture to sustain Britain France and Canada against a possible large German attack. He stressed extreme gravity of the situation and Canada’s duty to provide all needed manpower.
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Ottawa
Ont
Canada
Sir Robert Orden
House of Commons
Sir Robert
Germany
France
Great Britain
Canadian Army Corps
Unis
Liberty Bow West High Students Throw German Books Into Cedar River
Angered by slow school board action to abolish German from West High, a group of Liberty Bow West High students entered the building late at night and dumped German textbooks into the Cedar River beneath the Fourth Street Bridge. Despite the incident, German classes opened as usual. Superintendent Hue Kill declined an investigation, citing patriotism, while Board President B P Swisher indicated decisive action would come at the next meeting. A committee was appointed months ago to study the issue but no steps have been taken since.
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West High
Cedar River
Fourth Street Bridge
Westhigh
A. T. Hue Kill
B. PF. Swisher
Board of Education
Contempt Hearing Delayed For Molders Union Members
Judge C. W. Mullan’s absence postpones today's contempt hearing to next Monday for 10 molders union members. They face charges of violating an injunction tied to Hawkeye Foundry and a strike, with alleged violence against replacement workers. An advertisement notes Liberty Bonds and a S. of V. Aux dinner at Memorial Hall.
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C. W. Mullan
Molders' Union
V. Aux
Memorial Hall
Winnebago County
Navy Limits Seaman Reserve Enlistments by Age Rules
Navy notes state second class seamen reserve enlistments are limited to men aged 30 to 34 with other reserve enlistments following regular service age rules. Several Butler county youths enlisted this week and may be sent as firemen. Waterloo’s trio leave tomorrow as apprentice seamen: Francis J. Ferry of 110 Commercial Street, Roscoe L. Rice, and Cecil B. Primmer of Independence.
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Butler County
Waterloo
Francis J. Ferry
Commercial Street
Roscoe L. Rice
Cecil B. Primmer
Independence
Independence girl Irene Weatfall returns home after brief Waterloo detour
Irene Weatfall of Independence tired of small town life and briefly detoured to Waterloo after being detained in a local refectory. She told officers she enjoyed the city lights but wept and chose to return home when her mother arrived. The scene ended with a tearful reunion at Independence. A separate note reports Potato Day in Winnebago County urging use of surplus potatoes amid rising bushel prices.
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Irene Weatfall
Independence
Irene
Waterloo
Winnebago County
Women’s Council of Defense
State Food Administrator's
Iowa
Happiness for tired feet with Tig and Tix bath ad
An advertisement touts Vig and Tig foot baths with a 25 cent box of Tix. It promises instant relief from sore inflamed feet and bunions, claiming feet will feel happy and able to dance, with readers urged to laugh at foot sufferers. It markets drug and department stores as sources.
Seven Day Traffic Census on Whitney Road Initiated
A seven day traffic count begins at Castle Hill on Whitney Road to aid federal aid paving plans for Waterloo Cedar Falls highway. Ten thousand traffic cards recorded vehicle type, direction, tires, and passenger counts to inform future road widening and pavement decisions.
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Whitney Road
Waterloo
Cedar Falls
Castle Hill
Castle TL
Towa Highway Commission
Ames
Liberty Bonds
WIL Accent
Younh Coal Co
Velephone 90
Special Meeting Called Tonight For Working People
Central Labor ball on Mulberry street hosts a special meeting for workers to discuss vital welfare issues and seek corrections or understanding of the current situation. The Central Labor union appointed a committee to evaluate reforms ahead of the 19819 convention in Waterloo. Electrical workers report satisfactory settlement with contractors via arbitration and wage gains. Liberty Bonds urge support as 2,000,000 units are noted amid protests and religious references.
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Central Labor Ball
Mulberry Street
Repubic
Central Labor Union
State Federation of Labor
Waterloo
Naw
Incoming Chief of Police Declares No Forecast of Changes
A. Sporle, named chief of police May 1, today said he has not investigated department conditions nor will he issue recommendations before taking office. He denied any shakeup plans, stating changes may occur but he cannot forecast them. He emphasized maintaining public department efficiency and competency over overhauls.
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A. Sporle
Sporle
Publica Department
August Leister
J. G. Leister
Minwd
Card of Thanks and Navy Family Note
A Bay Giberty Bangs item reports August Leister, son of Mrs. Leister, improved after an empyema operation last Saturday while in the navy aerial squadron. Mrs. Leister will stay with him until recovery. Also a brief Card of Thanks from John Nightengale and family for sympathy and flowers after a bereavement.
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August
August Leister
Mita
John Nightengaly
John Nightengale
Eluey
Church fre Bertha Holman Buy Bipperty Monds
Bertha Holman advertises a purchase opportunity for Bipperty Monds, listing contact details and offering information. The short notice appears in a local church related listing with unspecified terms and prices.
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Bertha, Holman
Holman
Seta
Birth Announcements From Local Families
To Mr and Mrs Frederick C Nun 1409 Franklin April 7 a son Frederites Carl To Mr and Mrs William W Ander son Barclay April 15 a son William John 242 To Mr and Mrs Charles H Kammar dines 715 Webster April 17 a son wh named
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Frederick ¢. Nun
Franklin
Frederites Carl
William We. Anderson
Barclay
William John
Charles H! Kammardines
Webster
Whnamed
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Liberty Bow West High
Uy Liberty
Bonds
S. of V. Aux
Memorial Nul
Navy Notes
S. H. Davis
Lafayette Street
Liberty Bond
East Fourth Street
Black Hawk Bank
Town State Teachers College
S. A. Lynch
N. B
Teachers’ College
Urania
Christine
Northrup, King & CO
Northrup Kinc&Co
Nortaechl Hire & Co
Minneapolig
Western Grocer Company
Marshalltown
Western Groceo Mallton
Western Grocer Mills
Pas Shalltown
ERN Grocer Mills
Kohl’s
Russia
Black Hawk Coffee. & Spice: CO
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