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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1918

Page

5

La Porte City News and Notes Highlights April Patriotism Day

April 27 observances in La Porte City featured a Liberty Day program with school and local group involvement. Speakers included Co B Gingrich and State Senator Grown, plus Rev. Jon Gammans and Rev. Schlegier. A social gathering at the Presbyterian church followed, and Dr M K W Heicher spoke on his missionary work. The Ashley family faced illness, a nurse from Cedar Rapids tended them, and a daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. George Moran. Gladys Angel and G I Sanch ets married in Waterloo, surprising friends. Several residents traveled to Waterloo to visit and attend events, while others prepared for camp. Ralph Booth arrived from Chicago on Thursday.

la Porte City Musto Boy’ Scout Bend High Echool Glen Club Co. B. Gingrigh Grown Wa P Jon Gammans Schlegiertso van Valkenburg Clureh M. KK. W. Heicher A Ashley Cedar Rapids George Moran Gladys Angel G. I. Sanchets Waterloo Everythe Fox

Visit with Lottie Booth and Paul Booth

A brief visit included Lottie Booth and her brother Paul Booth who arrived Thursday from Rea Heights D to appear before the board. Booth stayed with Mrs D BH Alann Waterloo Thursday and Friday. The high quartet plans to go to Auburn Sunday morning to sing at the church service.

Waverly Flareup Over Liberty Bond Dispute Ends in Shot Wounding

A group of reportedly intoxicated youths visited Fred Weldemann's home in Waverly to demand a kiss or paint his house. Weldemann fired, wounding Ted Hofman who was hospitalized. The incident ties to liberty bond purchases. Also noted are a Wartburg publishing move delay, enlistments for war work, a local banker swap, death of Mrs Sophia Wilharm, and funeral at St Pauls.

Waverly Fred Weldemann Weldemann Ted Hofman Liberty Bonds Lutheran Synod of Krause Sam Norman Grossman State Bank Mophis G. Wilharm Sophia C. Wilharm Germany States Ilnois Tripoli Schucknecht St. Paul's East Eleventh Franklin Streets East Waterloo Eleventh Street

Corn Prices Decline Amid Market Weakness and Rumors

Chicago reports weakness in corn with May and July futures falling after overbought conditions and fears of tighter enforcement against speculative trading. Oats and other grains broadly slide as export demand remains absent. Provisions rise on hogs, but overall trade is light with mixed cash quotations across major grain centers.

Chicago The Food Administration Inter Fa

Scanty Arrivals Push Hog Prices Upward

Chicago market reports a shortage of arrivals lifting hog prices by 10 to 15 cents. Cattle and sheep mostly sent to killers. receipts around 29 000 hogs and 20 000 cattle. Sioux City also shows steady hogs at 17.05 to 17.20, cattle steady, small sheep offerings.

Omaha Livestock Markets Report For April 27

Omaha Nebraska hogs receipts 7,600 higher values to 17.10 for mixed and up to 16.75 for heavy, light hogs 16.50 to 17.20, pigs 10.00 to 15.00. cattle receipts and prices include steers 9.00 to 13.25, calves 16.00 to 18.00, cows and bulls 14.00 to 16.50.

Omaha Neb

Kansas City Livestock Market Reports Hogs and Cattle Prices

Receipts at Kansas City total about 1,000 hogs and 300 cattle with mixed gains and highs. Hogs ranged bulk around 17.20 to 17.46 for heavier hogs and 17.30 for lighter grades. rigs sold 13.80 to 7.00. Cattle included steer prices 14.25 to 17.25, cows 14.60 to 14.00, heifers 9.06 to 14.00, calves 12.50. Sheep receipts were light with lambs 20.20 to 21.25, yearlings 16.50 to 18.00, or 15.00 to 17.00 for wethers, ewes 15.00 to 16.75.

Kansas City Livestock Kansas City Cedar Falls Waterloo

St Joseph Livestock Report From St Joseph Mo

Livestock receipts at St Joseph on April 77 show hogs at 1740 top with 2000 head overall. Cattle receipts 400 steady with steers 12.00 to 17.10, cows and heifers 7.00 to 14.50, calves 7.00 to 12.09. Sheep receipts none with lambs 12.00 to 20.75 and ewes 19.00 to 16.25.

ST. Joseph

St Louis Livestock Markets Report Week’s Prices

In St Louis on April 27 hog receipts 3,300 steady with lights at 17.70 to 17.17 per hundredweight. pigs to 15.50 to 17.00. mixed 17.50 to 17.40. bulk 17.45 to 17.73. Cattle receipts 2,000 steady with steers 11.50 to 17.10. heifers 9.50 to 15.00. cows 10.50 to 12.50. calves 7.75 to 15.50. Sheep receipts 300 steady. lambs 20.80 to 2 Wes 16.00 to 17.00. wethers 16.50 to 17.00.

Chicago ST. Louis St Louis

New York dairy and egg prices move variedly

Prices steady for butler and eggs with large receipts in New York on April 2. Creamery products show higher than extras while firsts and packing stock prices fluctuate. Egg receipts reach 88,342 cases with fresh gathered citras and storage packed firsts noted.

New York Butler

W Ferguson Dies. longtime resident buried in Harlington

W. Ferguson, known as Bud, former city resident, died at Mason City Wednesday after illness. Born in Lewiston Illinois in 1857, he lived on a farm north of town recently. Survived by widow, several children, and grandchildren. Funeral and burial at Harlington noted.

Ferguson W. Ferguson Bud Mason City Lewiston la Brewer County St. Andrews Golf Clan Independence Country Club Ragina J. A. Roeger G. T Blamer C. L. King Russell Letts South Buchanan County Contesting Association Thomas Clabby St. John's Church

Buchanan County Boys Leave Sunday for Army Service

28 Buchanan County boys depart Independence for Camp Dodyn after a Gedney opera house patriotic program at 2 p m Sunday and a parade to the 3 80 T C train. Independence plans farewell as they entrain for service.

Buchanan County Independence Gedney Opera House T. C Camp Dodyn G. A. Ru W. RR. C Wey Ign School Scaute Ami

Butter and Related Goods Market Rundown

In Chicago and Kansas City reports dated April 27, butter prices largely unchanged with receipts varying. Butter, eggs, and poultry show steady levels, with a mix of firsts and ordinary firsts in various packages. Potatoes arrivals total 30 cars, unchanged across markets, while overall market tones remain steady amid incoming lots.

Chicago Kansas City St. Louis J. Louis Bio

Stocks Edge Lower In Early Trading On War News

New York April 21 news sent traders selling on the overnight war developments. United States Steel and other leaders fell 1 to 2 points, with coppers oils and several war issues down small fractions. Liberty bonds varied while many investment and speculative issues dropped 1 to 2 points. By mid session losses widened before a late rally narrowed some, ending heavy with about 200,900 shares traded.

New York United States Steel Union Pacific Canadian Pacific Reading Liberty

Weekly Grain and Provision Review in Chicago

The Chicago market shows a weekly shift in grain and provisions with big corn prospects dimmed by cold and rain. Oats rise modestly while provisions slip as eastbound grain embargo rumors ease and domestic demand overload trends emerge. London silver and money summarize financials as of April 27.

Local notes from Upton and nearby residents

Community updates cover Upton New York and Georgia relocations, injured riders, and service reporting. John Bennie reports back to Canada for April 24 service after a furlough. Red Cross meetings occur Thursdays at 2 PM in the Woman’s Hall. Mr and Mrs BG Bruydenbure host relatives. a patriotic meeting for Third Wberry Joan convened at the opera house.

Bann Upton N.Y Gordon Johnyoh Sid Ray Hali Georgia Ray Fis John Bennie Canada Red Cross Whedinen Hall Everyboody BG Bruydenbure John Dennis Dennia Brandenbure Joan Houxa D. Darling Clarkavilla Beryl Delong Gibson Gumberton Ming Lloyd Dessie Gibson Geo. Ashworth Denver Fatte Carl Gladys Coder Allison Carma J. Shatter iMtesville Vernerd Rogers Kerman Anowell Bristew Carre McKernan The Christian Church

Grain Speculators Warned as Hoarding Law Gains Steam

Chicago April 27 A food administration warning says the anti hoarding law applies to grain speculation more strictly than assumed, triggering a sharp grain price drop led by July corn which fell about 4 percent. Cotton futures also weakened with May at 34.40 and July at 34.15 while New York banks report a reserve excess of 71.7 million dollars. Omaha prices show No 2 yellow corn at 1.66 and oats at 0.82.

Chicago The Food Administration Clearing House New York Omaha Neb

Waterloo Markets Price Report April 27

Waterloo market prices list agricultural goods with numerous items including flour barley oats corn cattle hogs and various cuts of beef and pork. The report shows wholesale and retail price ranges and notes on hay potatoes eggs butter lard and hides along with poultry and dairy products.

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Churches and services listed in Waterloo area directory

Waterloo church directory lists numerous congregations with Sunday school times, morning and evening worship, and special events across Baptist, Catholic, Congregational, Episcopal, Lutheran, Methodist, and other denominations. Includes addresses on Washington Street, Walnut Street, Cedar, Fourth, Park, and more, with pastors and service hours.

Wellington H. S. Goughnour Germany Church of the Brethren Seventh and South Tey. A Brougsh Christian Workers Souell Mulberry Slattery Creegan Minneses Sacred Heart Randolph D. J. Lenihan Anton Lorenz St. Mary's Church Lafayatte Street Park Avenua Wathers Henry Kuester Peter B. Volz Maurua Eberle Christian Central Fourth and South G. DB. Sérrill Nestor Christian Endeavor Societies Pirat Yourth Plymouth W. A. Peterson Isaac Cassell Camp Dodge National Service Commission of Congregational Churches Cornfield Isaac Caseel Wiliow Thirteenth and Jefferson Junior Endeavor Christian Endeavor Isaac Cassel Episcopal Fourth Street East Im. Tate Haly St. Merk's Thomas Horton A. m Amiay School Denver Street Tector Luther Prekel Gadter Gorimvy Sumlay If Mugdor Kuke Fourth Street Campbell Avenge Willan Stoffman Luther League

Hour of Prayer Set for 11 A.M. Daily Citywide

Ministers announce a citywide hour of prayer at 11 a m daily urging intercession for the nation s military forces and ultimate victory across services tomorrow emphasizing unity and spiritual support.

Ministerial Union

Reunion Services At Local Presbyterian Churches

Wirac and Westminster Presbyterian churches plan reunion services Sunday. Westminster's Rev. A. Preston is away on denominational work. Rev. John Robertson Mancartsey will preach. A special committee will coordinate transport to Westminster after Sunday school. Travel time from Ragland to Ragland is about 35 minutes.

Wirac Westminster Presbyterian 1St Church Rominites Westminster Church

Railway Time Tables Centeral 2B

Railway time table page lists departures and arrivals for multiple routes including Dubuque Chicago Fort Dodge Omaha and local lines. It shows daily and weekend schedules with connections at Union Depot Des Moines Kansas City and Cedar Rapids among others. The crowded timetable includes note on Waterloo and Waverly trains and various local and limited services.

Dubuque Dubugus Ostian Limited Chicago Pth Fort Dodge Omaha Tanves Fort Albert Lea Albert Lew Teacal Twin Cities Albert Lax Union Depot Delwaiz Bast Gelwein -Union Depot Liaw Po Lab Hast Des M. & KC An & Ks East Side Kansas C Heneas City Des Moinsn Des Moines Mast Side Kansas City Kansaw City Orl SF

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