Starve Reds Aim of North Russia
The Associated Press reports Archangel officials oppose feeding Bolshevik Russia, arguing it aids Bolshevism. Gen Miller calls any aid to Bolsheviks impossible, noting North Russia military effort grows stronger, morale improves through peasant contact, and the civil war is a fight against brigandage with Bolshevik rule to be exterminated.
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Preas
Archangel
North Russia
Paris
Associated Press
Eugene Kariovitch
Miller
Russia
Metarior
Qhussiang
Ger. Miller
Funeral for August Kurtz Delayed by Soldier Son’s Absence
Funeral arrangements for August Kurtz, who died from injuries after his car ran over him Monday, await word from his son serving with the thirty-fifth division. Born in Baden Germany in 1855, he settled near Gilbertville before moving to Waterloo. Survived by wife Wilhelmina and nine children, with one son reportedly en route home. service planned at St Mary’s Catholic Church.
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August Kurtz
America
Mr. Kurtz
Baden
Germany
Black Hawk County
Gilbertville
Waterloo
Wilhelminia Falk
John K
Jesup
Frank
Matt Thomas
Mike Erpelding
William K
Joe Ortner
Dunkerton
Charles
Henry
Clara
Fatie
Miss Kurtz
Oriner
O'Keefe & Town Mortuary
Ome
Logan Avenue
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Ater
Race Battle in Chicago Claims Likely Death
Associated Press reports brutal clashes on Chicago's South Side between white and negro residents. Brickbats clubs and bullets fueled the street battle. hospital attendants warned one negro may die. Fifty policemen were stationed after authorities quelled the outbreak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Associated Press
Bridewell Hospital
Plumber Assigned to $25,000 Berth Governing Malta
Mander, a veteran of two major British army groups in France and Flanders, is named governor of Malta with full military and naval command, a $25,000 yearly salary, a government furnished city palace, and use of a steam yacht. He previously served on the Italian front before returning to France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mander
France
Flanders
Malta
England
Mediterranean
Plumer
Mystery Woman Aims at Death by Own Action
Chicago April 22 A mystery woman known as Miss Brown seeks death after poisoning in a hotel room. Detectives rely on a faint serial number etched on her eyeglass frames by a New York optician to identify her. She is well dressed, educated, and challenges authorities to uncover her identity as doctors say her condition remains critical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
Aoman
Brown
New York
Miss Brown
South Memorial Hospital
New Jersey
Morriscrrera
Greeribal
Dregriss
Schuneman Co
Victory loan first over the top for WCFN employees
The Waterloo Cedar Falls and Northern railroad becomes the first U S railroad to reach 100 percent Victory loan subscriptions on opening day with 395 employees each buying at least one bond The northwest region leads in subscriptions and the company’s 34 200 total sets a regional standard in the drive for victory loans
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest
United States
Waterloo
Cedar
R. H. Alsnton
America
Butler County Farm Sells for 200 An Acre
Allison April 23 W S Baldwin of Waterloo sold his 320 acre farm near Butler Center to Gert DeBower for 200 per acre. The Baldwin land has been in the family since 1857 and is considered among the county’s best farms. DeBower now owns 490 adjacent acres, giving him 720 acres across three well improved farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allison
W. S. Baldwin
Waterloo
Butler Center
Gert DeBower
Baldwin
Paris Strike Planned By Postal Workers Union
Paris officers report that postal employees union members will join the May 1 demonstration by suspending work. The action varies from 24 hours for workshop staff to a 30 minute pause for telephone and telegraph workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Associated Press
Postal
Divorce Decree Granted in District Court
Christena Bickley receives a divorce from J G Bickley with alimony set at 20000 dollars and plaintiff attorney fees of 1000 dollars plus costs. Stipulation details payment terms filed today in district court. Advertisement mentions Good Bicycle Tires at Millers Jefferson street.
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Christena 8
Bickley
J. G. Bickley
District’ Court
Millers
Jefferson Street
Beaten Girl Dies as Soldier Lee Landers Sought
Miss Maude Sanders died from injuries after being found beaten in New Boston Illinois. A large search mobilized for Lee Landers, a returned soldier seen with Sanders before her body was found. Bloodhounds tracked to Keithsburg, then Peoria as authorities hunted the suspect across Mercer county and nearby towns.
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New Boston
Maudé Sanders
Galesburg Hospital
Lee Landers
Miss Landers
Lander
Landers
Miss Sandar
Pelice
Peoria
Galesburg
Broodhounds
Keithsburg
Lewis Hines
Mercer County
Burleson Lifts Wires Libel Rule After Paper Challenge
New York World accuses the post office department of blocking wire transmission of a World article on telegraph companies as a war measure. Burleson says wire systems should suspend messages referring to the postmaster general but will still handle World bureau items despite libel questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
New York World Today
Post Office Department
Western Union and
Postal Telegraph Companies
Federa
World
World News Bureau
Ttig
World Office
Burleson
Washington, D. C
Wire Operating Board
Feneral
New York World News Bureau
Ead
World Bureau
A. F. Adams
Third Entertainment for Returned Service Men May 6
The third victory entertainment and banquet for returned soldiers will be held May 6 at Walnut Street Baptist church. Illinois Central railway shopmen will provide entertainment with two bands. Reservations from veterans may be made through the Waterloo Commercial club secretary. E. F. Archer chairs arrangements. A. J. Artus chairs the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walnut Street Baptist Church
Illinois Central Railway Company
Waterloo Commercial Club
E. 4
Archer
A. J. Artus
Illinois Central
James W. Hinson Dies After Month in Portland Home
James Warden Hinson died yesterday afternoon at his son A W Hinson’s home 519 Western Avenue where he had stayed a month. Born April 22 1850 in Covington Kentucky he came to Biery Illinois as a boy and later lived in Portland Oregon. Survived by wife Abbie Elliott and children Carl D Clarence A W Glen S Ellery and Mrs Helen Walsh. remains at Petersen Bros chapel then to former Illinois home for burial. Also note: Goo Bicycle Tires ad at Millers 17 Jefferson Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JAMES W._HUSSON
James Warden Hinson
A. W. Hinson
Western Avenue
Covington
Biery
Ill
Portland
Ore
Abbie Elliott
Folloyring
Carl D
Clarence
Missionary Mowry Sentenced by Japanese in Seoul
Rev El Mowry of Mansfeld Illinois and two other American missionaries were arrested by Japanese authorities in Seoul. Mowry received a six month imprisonment for aiding Korean leaders in independence activities. He remains on bail awaiting appeal as State Department in Washington reports. Moffett of Madison Indiana and Gillis of Mount Pleasant Iowa were also detained. Moffett was later released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MM Mowry
Ray
Eli M. Mowry
Mansfeld
Seoul
State Department
Washington
Satanal A- Moffett
Madison
Ind
Ansel W. Gillis
Mount Pleasant
Dr. Mowry
Tr. Moffett
Celtic strike is nationalized by labor link
A conference in Limerick today aligned the local strike with the Irish Trades Union Congress and Labour Party. A formal statement declared the strike national and confirmed support from other centers showing Ireland backing Limerick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labor Link
Associated Press
Limerick
Irish Trades Union Congress and Labor Party
Ton Jousse
Labor Congress
Ireland
Army Food Manual Author Col Promoted
Col Holden, author of a Manual on Army Food, has been promoted to lieutenant colonel in the Quartermaster Corps. The handbook, issued to aid mess economy and rations, covers byproducts, salvage, waste materials, and preparation of foods. Holden supervised salvage disposal for the American Army in the field and previously ran Hotel Ellis before his officer training and overseas service starting September 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
G. Holden
Quartermaster Corps
A. BE
A. BH. F
Col. Holden
A. EB. F
Col
Holden
Ellis
Fort Snelling
Lawsuits total 75000 against W C F & N Railway
Four deaths and injuries when an interurban car hit a private crossing picnic party near Cedar Heights July 28 1918 prompt $75000 in personal injury suits against W C F N Railway. Plaintiffs include Milton Brown and Jerusha Brown estates with claims up to 15000 each and Bartlett heirs seeking 10000 to 15000. H M. Tullar represents all plaintiffs. Unusual divorce case follows. James E Saunders sues Myrtle Saunders married Sept 3 1918. he returned from war Jan 22 1919 to find her involved with other men and she refused to cohabit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hang Peek
W. CF. & Railway Company
Cedar Heights
R. Davis
Milton Brown
Jerusha Brown
Irene Brown
Edith Bartlett
Clair Bartlett
James E. Saunders
Myrtle Saunders
Mar‘Shalltown
Gas Masks Boost Firefighters In Basement Fire
A blaze in a rubbish pile at 72 Franklin Street yesterday afternoon was checked largely due to gas masks worn by the city firemen. Thick smoke earlier blocked entry, but masks allowed crews to advance and extinguish with chemicals, reducing potential damage. An advertising fragment for blank books and primers ends the item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Street
Mississippi Valley Seeks New Era of Prosperity
John M. Parker of New Orleans urged a new era for the Mississippi Valley, pushing waterways with rail lines to open gulf ports and access to world markets. He cited the Panama Canal and growing import export ventures as catalysts for regional development. Ernest Cramer of St. Louis highlighted the Mississippi Valley Overseas Trading Company plan, proposing a $25.9 million capital project to boost shipping and trade.
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Chiguze
Ark 23
Great
Mississippi Valley
Buea
Rockies
Alleghenies
Great Lakes
Gulf
John M. Parker
New Orleans
Mississippi Valley Association
Atlantic Seaboard
Houghe
I Njorine
Mexico
Canstrat
South America
Oceanten
Jean the Orient
Panama Canal
Benetix, PF
Ernest Cramer
St. Louis
Missouri
Foruyers
Carload of Frozen Fish Arrives for Waterloo Trade
The Witlick and Entsmoat markets in Waterloo receive a carload of fresh frozen fish from the Boston Fish Pier Co. First shipment west of the Mississippi, sold direct from the car. Freezing preserves freshness for midwest consumers, endorsed by H. Moore and Dana Ward as wholesome and flavorful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witlick
Entsmoat
Boston Fish Pier Co
Waterloo
Mississipps River
Middle West Oly
North Atlantic
H. ¥. Moore
Bureau of Fisheries
Washington, D. G
Dana F. Ward
Boston Fish Pier Company
U.S. Food Commission
Socialist Convention in Paris Demands Wealth Taxes
The Paris Socialist congress passed resolutions urging the state to reclaim war profits and tax wealthy establishments, financial monopolies, railways, and large enterprises. It called for shorter hours, minimum wages, and protection for mothers and children, plus transferring Jean Jaures ashes to Pantheon. A motion to join the third Internationale drew 279 votes. Lenine leadership was noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Hayas
Socialist Congress
Jean Leon Jaures
Jean Longuet
M. Kientholiens
Moscow
Lenine F
Waterloo Briefs Feature Travel Plans and Local News
Local items report visitors to Waterloo including Mrs Morris visiting Sweetwater Texas and relatives in Washington, plus shipments via Waterloo office with New Zealand rabbits sent to Cuaba Nebraska. Court action notes Maggie Rigdon versus W G Rigdon in divorce proceedings filed last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Parcel Post
New Zealand
Cuaba
Neb
Police Notes On Disorderly Quiet at Headquarters
A police bulletin details fines under the blue book, traffic violators booked, and two days in jail for four negro women released after heartage for inmates of a disorderly place. Georgia Anderson fined 100 dollars plus costs, paid 20 dollars. Little Williams faced a 20 day jail plea. Joe Hatched suspended until a court tomorrow. A colored ramé violator in custody faced a judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cluurkus
Georgia Anderson
Litte Williame
Joe Hatched
Lal
Miller sells gel Bisyele Tres at Jefferson street ads
Local officials in Waterloo received word from the regional director granting the traffic bureau appeal for an abolition of sailing days and restoration of daily freight shipments to all points except Sunday and holidays. Saturday shipments will be received by railroads up to noon and deliveries made that day up to 6 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloooday
Traffic Bureau
Garbage Collection And Disposal Costs To Fall This Year
City council set for regular session Monday to consider garbage collection and disposal contracts aimed at saving money. Proposals include citywide or last-section collection at fixed monthly rates, with last season's $7,200 cost cited as a baseline. The meeting will review offers, with B. V. Baldwin's disposal study prompting further consideration and continued invitation for proposals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. V. Baldwin
Local notes from Clarksville and Barclay events and visits
In Clarksville April 23 Mrs. Tiklle Walberg recovered after a surgical operation and joined her husband for a visit. Mr. and Mrs. Ltorbert Wilcox left for Earle Lake after a week with relatives. The Victory loan drive raised $72 with minor expenses deducted. Dr. S V Fy Spry of Waterloo spoke at the M E church. Easter services were held, and delegates were named for a women's presbyterial meeting. In Barclay April 22 a card announced Charles L. Ortner’s arrival in New York after enlisting last June. Clara Schmitt and Ed Donavan were married at St. Francis church. Clara is the daughter of Casper Schmitt. Mrs. Pred Willard is staying with her brother David. Mrs. Mary Delo and her children visited the John residence for two weeks.
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Clarkeville
Tiklle Walberg
Ltorbert Wilcox
Earle Lake
Ar. Witcox
Aative Construction
M. E. Indios
Victory Loan Drive
Waverly
John Ball
Wlyhnad
Spry
Waterloo
M. . Church
T. EB. Sherman
Mra
John Roberts
Ackley
Tednoudiy
Priscila Hummason
Counel Bouffe
Prank Coldren
Easler
Hillesards
Jesse Rambo
Oyallas Lully
Waller Smith
Tieland
Helen
Waserlin
Cass
Winnie
Berfore
Norfolk
Neb
Smith
Garl Claysing
Wahpeton
Denver Unil
Morrest
Seit
Barclay
Apell
Chas. L. Ortner
Statin
New York
Lancaster
Josephine
Ortner
Shane
Clara Schmitt
Ed Donavan
St. Francis Church
Weather Kopecky
Navy
Clara
Casper Schmitt
Dewar
Pred Willard
David
Mary Delo
Jequn
Jobn
Local notices detail funerals reunions and visits
Dependence Sunday by the dea' of her mother's sister Seen Meythaler. Mrs Geo Chamberlin is able to be out after illness. Mrs Bua Wamaleyy visited her sister Mrs Hicks and Shusbarid. they will bring her home by auto. Funeral of Floyd Rankom held at Presbyterian church with burial in Lynwood cemetery. Mrs Van Vinck and 11 day old Dorothy visited at the Gough home. Mrs Shetburn Harahax returns to Carroll to resume teaching after vacation. Burl Stevens arrives on 30 day furlough from Camp Devens. A family reunion at the Brown home honors William Brown returning from overseas with 30 day furlough. Attendees from multiple families and a group photo. Snowball the dog received attention. Mother Brown served a large dinner after a day of visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meythaler
Geo
Chamberlin
W. Thres-Weets
Bua Wamaleyy
Slater
Hicks
Shusbarid
Rat ‘Tho
Floyd Rankom
Kansas City
Carlet
Presbyterian Church
Lynwood Cemetery
van Vinck
Dorothy
Wivgerly Hospital
Geo. Gough
Shell Rock
Shetburn
Fin
Camp Devens
Charles’ Brown
Courtenay
William
Dune
Camp Grant
Land
O. L
Seolen
Hamta
Snowball
Fane
Mother Brown
Local Social Notes and Funeral Service Report
Waverly residents share weekend visits with relatives and friends including arrangements for Carroll and Teattin families. Miss Grassfield returns to Cocacola college duties after a one week vacation with parents. Birdie Baker funeral services held at Will Manser undertaking, burial in Plainfield. Insurance ad from Brenson Agency completes note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Helen Grassfield
Coacollega
ST Ri
Birdie
Baker
Clarance Baker
Will '& ‘“Manser Undertaking
Plainfield
Wi Tks
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U. S
Builer County Farm
Landersad
U. 8
Waterloo Evening/ outfit
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Cancion
Mississippi
Tarker
Save Your Eyex
Buchanan
Giaskee
Alvaetiawitent
Tomorsen
Des Molbes
Yisit
Me Wadora
Slimutis
Weary Willredt
Chanberlain
Christaan Borgnar
Boom
Chicago Great, Western
John T. Houser
General Stars of
Ue VY. MM. Uy A
Gustle II Estate
M. M. Briggs
Jopser
Winkelis Futura Homas
At & Pw Ty
Clark W.iumstock
Christian Church
A. Morris
Courier Carrier
Rapa
Evening Courier
Fils
Yay
Maggie M. Rigdon
W. G. Rigdon
G. W. Dunham
Edwards, Longley, Ransier & Harris
Coticura Toilet
Boston
Clarksville
Brénson Insurance Agency
Ohio
East Fifth St
James Francis Sullivan
Bellevue Hospital
Westchester County Hospital
Iran
George H. Baker
Wangter Bros
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