Divorce case shows husband’s alleged affair with Sadie at factory
In a divorce and alimony action, Sadie, a factory worker, appears frequently in testimony about William G. Rigdon. Mrs. Rigdon alleges cruel treatment, claiming Rigdon spent much time at Sadie’s machine and shared socialist literature. Rigdon denies Bolshevik or I W W ties and says his interest is similar to other coworkers. The case, heard by Judge G W Dunham, rests on plaintiff’s evidence with arguments to follow.
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Sadie
Wenner
Rigdon
George D. Harris
Edwards,Longley, Ransier & Harris
J.C. Murtagh
Socialist Party
Macedonians Seek Independence at Peace Conference
Delegates representing 55,000 Macedonians gathered in New York on April 25 to present a public message urging self determination and independence for their countrymen at the peace conference.
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New York
Peace Conference
Macedonia
Welcome Home Badge Honors Rainbow Division Return
The Waterloo Commercial Club received an official Welcome Home badge for the Rainbow division members. Priced at 25 cents, proceeds fund entertainment for returning heroes. The badge bears a rainbow semicircle and the motto Make the Rainbow mean happiness for the boys of the 168th. Several thousand are to be ordered from Des Moines for distribution.
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Waterloo’ Commercial Club
Rainbow
Des Moines
Compmittees
E Entertainment
Damages Filed Over Wreck Injury In Illinois Central Incident
Ernest M. Trujing sues for 16000 damages claiming a right arm injury in a wreck near Aplington on March 29 while riding a company pass as a Waterloo shops employee. He cites two arm fractures from shoulder to elbow and elbow to wrist. Pearl M. Bradley seeks alimony against Charles O. Bradley in a Marion marriage settlement action begun today. Mins F Campbell charges abandonment by Charles Arthur Campbell, filed April 1 1917. They wed September 2 1915 at Oquawka Illinois.
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Ernest M. Trujing
Illinois Central
Aplington
Waterloo
Pearl M. Bradley
Pearl M. Bradley Today Filed As Guilt, For ‘Arce
Charles O. Bradley
Marion
Mins F. Campbell
Charles Arthur Campbell
Oquawka
Rosseter Backed as Shipping Chief in GOP Statement
Washington April 25 a Republican policy statement praises John J Rosseter as director of operations for the Shipping Board with lifelong shipping experience. It notes his work with W R Grace and outlines plans to coordinate rail and ocean freight under private ownership while preserving government control for military needs.
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Washington, D. C
Republican Publitty Association
Fts
Jonathan Bourne, Jr
Washington
Shipping Board
John J. Rosseter
W. R. Grace Company
America
United States
Rosseter
The
A. Rosseter
Courier
Board of Censors Reviews Activities at Waterloo Club
Monthly meeting reports 53 cases since June 1918 28 for charitable purposes 15 for special enterprises and three opened by board. Ada Palmer notes most canvassers are transients. Also reported is Corporal Charles Legomenos ill in New York City hospital after arriving from France noted as Waterloo's youngest soldier.
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Board of Official Censors
Waterloo Commercial
Waterlo Service League
Canvausers
Eva Legomenos
Jefferson Street
War Department
Charles Legomenos
Debarkation Hospital No. 3
New York City
France
Charles
Waterloo
Frugal grocery list highlights canned goods and staples
A fragmented pantry list shows prices for Cream Cheese and Brick Cheese by weight, oats, tea, cocoa, soap, toilet paper, sardines, pickles, pork and beans, syrup, corn, and other staples. It reads like a midcentury sale sheet with unit prices and bulk items. The exact context remains unclear but items include tea, rice, canned vegetables, and household essentials.
Methodist Autos at Columbus Centenary May Exceed War's
Association dispatch from Chicago reports parish leaders predict mass car travel to Columbus Ohio for the Methodist Episcopal centenary celebration from June 20 to July 12. Dr E M Antrim says about 40000 automobiles will transport about 175000 visitors to the religious exposition. Springfield district will supply about 1000 cars for its delegation.
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Columbus
Associated Presse
Chicago
Methodist Episcopal Church
E. M. Antrim
Springfield
Antrim
Fire at Wagner Manufacturing Plant In Cedar Falls
A fire at the Wagner Manufacturing plant in Cedar Falls broke out early today and was put out by the fire department. The incident occurred during preparations for a trans Atlantic flight related event, affecting the morning schedule and delaying plans.
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Wagner CO
Cedar Falla
Wagner’ Manufacturing Company
Sprinkler System Averted Major Damage
A prompt automatic sprinkling system prevented significant damage after an incident proceeded too far, limiting possible losses and property impact. The rapid response helped contain the event before fire or water spread, safeguarding nearby areas.
Home remedy for ear noises via peppermint infusion
An advertisement advises a peppermint remedy for ear noises and catarrhal deafness. Dissolve one ounce of double strength peppermint in four pints of hot water with a small amount of sugar. Take one tablespoon four times daily to relieve head noises and clear nasal passages.
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W. G. Rigdon
Rainbow Boys
Cass
Board OF Censors
Daul Davis
Torchon
Daint Yard
Venice
North Waterloo Market
Fourth & Adams Sts
Pinkerton
Staples
Lima
St. Johns
N. F
Patterson
LW. Stevenson
Minneapolis, Minn
Pinkerton’s
Fourth Street
Pinkerton ’S
Sinclair
Monarch Gatsup
Spagehetti
Castile
Zoe
Pantaké
Eureka
OUR Meat Department
Pinkerson
Bony RG
Dee
Pinkerton's
Elsie Janis
Hearst
Torrie
Arthur Stringer
Armchair Club
Arthur Somers Roche
John Galsworthy
James Oliver Curwood
Hearst's
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