Food rules amid wartime spark public resolve and substitutes
The United States food administration official George E. Lichty reports strong public compliance with wartime food rules. He notes growing substitutes for wheat, widespread adoption of the 50 50 regulation, and efforts to conserve wheat for soldiers. Sugar use for canning is expanded locally, with hoarding forbidden and relaxation easing in southern areas as fruit and vegetables come in.
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United States
Washington
George E. Lichty
National Food Administration
Mr. Lichty
Food Administration
Lichty
France
Iowa
48 Registrants to Appear for Service at 5 p.m. Thursday
Cards were sent by the local board to 48 registrants from Waterloo and two from other boards, transferred here for induction, to assemble at 5 P.M. Thursday, April 26, for roll call and final instructions. Induction of the 48 includes Grover Moffett and Howard Brainard with order numbers 505 and 214 respectively, and others delayed for reasons. Lodging and meal tickets will be provided for those spending the night away from home. MARRIAGE LICENSES. Roy Winters, Cherokee. Frances DeLoss, Cherokee. Dickerson Lamb, Vinton. Hilda Henkel, Vinton. Walter Weber, Water lon. Helen J. Cross, Waterloo.
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Waterloo
Grover €. Moffett
Almond, Street
Chinook
Mont
Francis McKinney Rohrer
Mandan
N. D
Howard Brainard
Waterloo Board
Henry Lee Trainor
Paul EB. Campbell
John Mills
Harry Webberking
Harry D. Bennett
John Freeman Wood
Army
Roy Winters
Frances DeLoss
Cherokee
Dickerson Lamb
Vinton
Hilda Henkel
Walter Weber
Waterlon
Helen J. Cross
Grip Strikes Waterloo Police and City Officials
Waterloo endures a severe grip outbreak as police and city workers fall ill. More than 75 percent of calls involve treating grip victims, with Capt Garrison, Driver Burk, Officer Rechstertig, and Plumbing Inspector Marek among those affected. Mayor Thompson remains at work despite symptoms.
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Waterloo
Red Cross
Howard Garrison
Douglas
Ed. Burk
Mark Rechstertig
L. B. Marek
Martha Becker
R. G. Thompson
Smith and Lang In War Work At Camp Sherman
Rev J B Smith writes he leads M C A work at a base hospital in Camp Sherman Montgomery Alabama. He reports about 900 sick housed there mostly with grip and few deaths. He notes pride in city support for Uncle Sam and cites Montgomery liberty loan canvass showing only half the quota raised. Rev E J Lang remaining with him directs religious work in an engineers hut.
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Waterloo Commercial Club
J. B. Smith
M. C
Camp Sheridan
Montgomery
Ala
Uncle Sam
Waterloo Woman in Earthquake Zone
Waterloo residents in the quake zone report on former Black Hawk county people in California. Mrs. Carson of Hemet, sister of Judge H. S. Boies, is unconfirmed for injury. Former Governor Horace Boies, wintering in California, is in Long Beach.
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Black Hawk County
California
Hemet
Riverside County
Carson
H. S. Boies
Horace Boies
Long Beach
Short in stature but big as expert at Waterloo
Sergt G J Brown received a card from Konstantinos Dokas who enlisted Feb 10 as a radio operator and served with Co C 303 field signal battalion. He was the shortest man ever enlisted at Waterloo station with special permission. stationed at Camp Dix N J awaiting dispatch. He was an expert radio operator with a fine outfit for government service. also notes doom palm nut as ivory substitute from South America and northern Africa.
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Sergt
G. J. Brown
Konstantinos Dokas
Waterloo
Co. C. 303 Field Signal Battalion
Camp Dix
N. J
Dokas
Canvass Started to Guarantee Full House at Lecture
A citywide campaign to sell tickets for the Private Peat lecture at Grace Methodist church was begun today. One dollar admission funds the Social Welfare league. Tickets will be limited to assure a full house with no reserved seating. Private Peat, from Cedar Rapids, arrives after Wednesday’s lecture, "Two Years in Hell And Back With a Smile," focusing on war aspects and a message for parents of sons overseas.
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Peat
Grace Methodist Church
Social Welfare League
Waverly
Cedar Rapids
Hell
Soft Drinks Face Sugar Shortage For 1917 Summer
The federal food administration limits the soft drink industry to 80 percent of its sugar needs for 1917 and discourages new bottling concerns. With Iowa nearing dryness for alcoholic drinks, a summer shortage of soft drinks and related items looms unless government rulings permit more sugar use. Local soda fountain operators remain noncommittal about remedies.
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Federal Food Administration
Iowa
Warrants Issued for Three Molders in Court Contempt Case
Hearing on the citation to members of the molders union to appear for contempt of court regarding an injunction was continued by Judge W. Mullan until May. Three defendants cited did not appear and warrants of arrest were ordered. They must show for 9 a.m. tomorrow with sheriff guidance on possible confinement. Seven cited appeared. witnesses for Hawk ere Foundry Co. were present but no testimony was taken. The matter resumes on May 6. Garden classes report: students escorted to plot by Mrs Chester Cadwallader. cold weather limited work. class to meet at plot next Saturday.
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Molders’ Union
Mullan
Hawkere Foundry Company
Chester Cadwallader
Meta Parsons
Grundy Center
Waterloo
Bones
Miss Parsons
Grundy County
Claim Farmer Tore Up Flag in Cedar Township
A disloyalty case reports a neighbor’s American flag hoisted while family was at church, torn down and trampled by a farmer. Sheriff D. B. Henderson and U. S. Commissioner J E Dempster to pursue investigation as of yesterday.
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Cedar Township
D. B. Henderson
J E. Dempster
United States
Dagger in the Back Ad Promotes Gold Medal Haarlem Oil
An advertisement touts Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as the remedy for backache promising relief tomorrow with daily use. It features claims of historic royal endorsement, Dutch origin, and the slogan Look for the name on every box. Sold by druggists in three sizes with money back if no help.
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Haarlem
Tolland
Netherlands
Holland
Hamlin
Tobey Polish Restores Furniture Lustre
Tobey Company markets an old secret shop formula named Tobey Polish. A small amount on a cheesecloth duster cleans and removes finger marks, restoring the original lustre in a simple operation. Available in 25c, 54c, $1.00, $1.75 and $3.00 sizes at dealers nationwide.
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Famosa Tobey Company
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