National Guard Reorganization Authorized By War Dept
The War Department through the Bureau of Militia Affairs initiates the reconstruction of the national guard by authorizing seven infantry regiments, one extra battalion, one cavalry squadron and 18 coast artillery companies. New York, New Jersey and Ohio receive specific regimental quotas to replace state troops, with federal aid contingent on timely organization by June 30, 1918. Pennsylvania notes ample state forces and governors mayors anticipate emergencies. inflation of policy remains cautious toward full reorganization pending Congress action and demobilization of old units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
National Guard
War Department
Bureau of Militia Affairs
Coast Artillery
New York
New Jersey
Ohio
National Defense
Pennsylvania
Congress
United States Army
Artificial Ice Price Set At 70 Cents Per Hundredweight
An arrangement between Artificial Ice and Fuel and Crystal Ice and Fuel of Waterloo guarantees ice supply for the summer. Artificial ice will serve in moderate weather, with natural ice in reserve for peak demand. autumn will shift back. Ice costs 70 cents per hundredweight retail, 35 cents wholesale, with a 600-pound block priced at $3.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Artificial Ice and Fuel Company
Crystal Ice and Fuel Company
Waterloo Ice
Thel
Crystal Company
Nashua
Stacyville
Funds From Bequest Of Harriet Kendall Grow Steadily
The Harriet Kendall home fund for spinster or childless widowed women continues to grow from an initial $40,000 to $52,664.87 in eight years. Trustees plan to build later, possibly broadening admission and establishing a memorial home named for Harriet Kendall.
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Harriet M. Kendall
Chickasaw
Black Hawk County
Harriet Kendall
City Council Revives Paving Resurfacing Plan
The city council, after a special session, inspected streets in poor condition and revived a resurfacing program. Cars transported members to assess condition while snow obscured some areas, leading to adjustments in the initial list for contracts and a future resolution of necessity.
BUILDING PERMITS LIST FOR BURD AUTO AND OTHERS
Building permits shown include Burd Auto Co 610 Fufth west two story brick and concrete building valued at 13000.00. John Koch Shilliam’s addition a one story dwelling 2990.00. H B Beckley 1320 Leavitt one story dwelling 2980.00. G oT Mason Welling Ninth parcel 190.00. Koepke pair 60.00. Bates and Sat Vam barns 4200.00. Emma Ruge 126 Wellington remodeling dwelling 1400.00. Duke 1516 Washington 7 5 yet febe ete 7H.00. Fergeman 418 Sino Voper roof 10.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burd Auto Company
John Koch
Shilliam's
H. B. Beckley
Leavitt
Bates
Sat Vam
Emma Ruge
Wellington
Duke
Washington
Toe
Fergeman
Sino
Voper
Roof
Waterloo society notices and weddings roundup
A Waterloo column lists a W C T U institute gathering at Mrs Frank Cotton s home with an interurban ride and a noon picnic, plus a Castle Hill school social center meeting, debates on the league of nations, and local musical entertainment. It also notes a 30th wedding anniversary surprise for Mr and Mrs Hetts with gifts, a Mara Mahnke and Lucille Gruener party, and several club events at Sacred Heart and First Baptist, including a Pythian Sisters charity ball and Royal Neighbors activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Cotton
Waterloo
Castle Hil
League of Nations
Winnag
J. Houser
William Hetts
Fourth Street West
Ruth Gruener
Mary Schmidt
Gruener
Pythian Sisters
K. of F
Social Welfare League
Mineas
Campbell
Frank Wilson
John Steeley
Frank St. Clair
W. B. Debe
Among the Churches Christ Holséopal gathering
The Daughters of the King met at Mrs. Parrott's residence with Mrs. Gorton assisting. About 20 members attended with several visitors and refreshments served. Burton Avenue Woman's circle was hosted by Mrs. Batchelder with Mr. Bryant leading the study hour. A church picnic supper was planned for Tuesday at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Holséopal
The
Daughters of the King
Robert W. Parrott
BE. J. Gorton
Cecil Bickley
Burton Avenue
C. C. Batchelder
J. Rex Bryant
Luncheon and Auditorium Gathering Planned in Waterloo
The article notes a luncheon to be hosted by members of the legal profession and affiliated groups in Waterloo, with Mrs George McGuire hosting at her residence and Mines Masberg McMenimen Reidy and McGlade assisting. A separate meeting in the auditorium tomorrow features hostesses Mmes Kann Will and Hertlan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George McGuire
Masberg
McMenimen
Reidy
McGlade
State of New York
Waterloo Commercial Club
Legal Profession
Odd Fellows
St. Mary Eee Sewing Circle
Der
Will
Hertlan
Uniformed Rank of Odd Fellows to Lead Parade
The Cedar Valley Odd Fellows celebrate a centennial with a 1:30 p.m. parade led by the Uniformed Rank Patriarch Militants, forming at Lincoln Park and marching along Fourth Street to Union Station, with Rebekah members joining on return. An open Grace Methodist church meeting follows at 4 p.m. A 7 p.m. Waterloo session features national officials and degree work with about 20 local and Cedar Falls candidates to be initiated. Rebekahs meet at 8 p.m. in Odd Fellows hall. Grande Sire Henry V. Borst, a supreme court judge, is noted in attendance.
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Order of Odd Fellows
Cedar Valley Odd Fellows Association
Lincoln Park
Bridge
Union Station
Grace Mathodist Church
Rebekah
Grace Church
Walnut Street Baptist
Waterloo Theare
Cedar Falls
Hudson
la Porte City
Rebekahs
Odd Fellows Ball
Henry V. Borst
Supreme Court of
Sinnard Re-enlists in Navy from Waterloo Station
Roy D Sinnard of 1320 Fourth Street West rejoined the Navy after the Waterloo recruiting station reopened. He reenlisted as a seaman second class after previously serving during the war. Waterloo recruits are sent to Great Lakes unless joining a special branch. Chief Curtis reports many applications and several transfers pending.
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Naval
Waterloo
Uncle Sam
Roy D. Sinnard
Fourth Street West
Navy
Great Lakes
Hospital Corps
Curtis
Naval Station
Roy Sinnard
Naval recruiting station listing and recruit names
The notice lists recruits including Harold H. Totman of 6204 Fourth Street East apprentice seaman Charien Prior of Munger Michigan fireman third class Edward J. Murphy of Elma Judd M Trask of La Porte City apprentice seamen and Harry T Roe of 732 Quincy Street Waterloo fireman third class machinist mate The naval recruiting station is located at 208% Fourth Street East.
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Harold H. Totman
Fourth Street East
Charien Prior
Munger
Mich
Edward J. Murphy
Elma
Judd
M. Trask
la Porte City
Harry T. Roe
Quincy Street
Waterloo
Naval Recruiting Station
Poles seize rail hubs near Vilna and Baravovichi
Last night’s news brief reports Polish troops capturing key rail centers Baravovichi and Novogrodek south of Vilna and Vilna itself, signaling a major push in the region. In Vera Cruz General Francisco Alvar ez of anti-government forces was executed by firing squad. New York notes Postal Telegraph’s house organ distribution ordered or suspended by Postmaster General Burleson per Secretary Deegan of Mackay interests. Washington War Trade Board cites direct food shipments by American exporters to unoccupied Germany.
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War. Trade Board
Unclear historic coal price note in 1918 Italy
Fragment notes coal in 1918 Italy selling seven times the 2915 price. Details unclear. no identifiable people organizations or exact dates beyond year.
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Italy
Lemon Juice For Freckles Lotion Ad Claim
Squeeze two lemons into a bottle with three ounces of orchard white to make a quarter pint of freckle and tan lotion. Grocers supply lemons and orchard white for a few cents. Massage daily on face neck arms and hands to fade freckles and improve skin clarity and rosy whiteness. Harmless and non irritant.
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New Jersy
Oregon
London
John Cope
Fashion Department
Evening Courier
City and
Minnie Mahnke
Cottage Street
Mara
Ray Barnes
Miss Mahnke
Lucille Gruener
Sacred Heart
Circle 7
Dreshyyarian Pigapital
Austinity
Man and
M Hugh van Hert
la Porte
Royal Neighbors
Sunset, Club
Sunset Club
L. A. Watking
George McWilliams
California
Lloyd Princess
Lloyd
Pack Hawe Bank
BLDG
Jackie
Yolf
Woods Millinery
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