Allies and Hun Prisoners Jeer at Svanka Junction
Ivanka Russia June 15 The taunts pass daily as Allied soldiers return from Russian and Roumanian service and German Austrian prisoners freed from Siberia mix at Svanka, a key Trans Siberian and Murmansk rail junction near Petrograd. Two trains daily of Teutons and allied prisoners often intersect in the yard. A French captain and a German lieutenant share meals in the same station restaurant the only one available.
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Ivanka
Russia
Associated Press
Petrograd
Siberia
Svanka
Murmansk
Trans-Siberian
Back Pay Granted to Railway Workers Under New Wage Plan
Employed workers of the W. C. F L N and Minnesota division of the Illinois Central receive back pay for January and February under the June wage schedule. All departments, including street railway staff, will be paid by Saturday with remaining months settled as clerks finish totals. Shopmen gain extra back pay. some conductors and engineers report $100 to $200. Officials estimate total back pay approaching $35,000 across all departments. Local Illinois Central crews start receiving overdue pay since January 1 under the new terms.
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Minnesota
Illinois Central Railway
Ilinois Central
Library notes announce new books on display for circulation
The library lists numerous new titles arriving for circulation starting Saturday at 9 am. Subjects range from history and politics to science, education, psychology, and domestic crafts. Notable authors include Fosdick, Muzzey, Osborn, Toole, and Hartwell. An advertising line notes a prior visitor and a Saturday event.
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Eaat
Fl Bourne
Europe
Cabot
Carroll
Conover
ABC
Fosdick
Lewis
London
Hawaii
Merton
Muzzey
Osborn
P Pagot
Perez Galdeos
Donna_ Perfecta
Toole
Mussell
Severn
Tracy
Williams
Wilson
J West
Y Ayres
Barres
France
Becker
Dodd
Confii Farnau
Pisk
Gilbreth
Griggs
Hatlock
Hartwell
Holt
Johnson
Isawakami
Japan
Kimball
Karen
Alcohol and Societys
Lutz
Mitchell
Munroe
Taxson
New Nation
Poole
Powers
America
Bextord
Rhodes
Local Weddings and Notices Fill Waterloo Social Scene
El Newms ,Sectet Helberg Wenthe and Fred H Helberg wed at Immanuel Lutheran with 150 guests Rev Henry Prekel officiating Attending were Mollie Wenthe Esther Koehagen Ferdinand Wenthe and Erich Krieger Bride wore white satin veil and carried roses Bridesmaids in white with large hats After reception at bride’s home Olson and Selzer couples wed at bride’s parents home Grace Wisner played the match They will reside in Waterloo and Ames respectively Holmes family picnic marks farewell for Harold Holmes 1918 registrant Faces from Parkersburg and Burlington also noted Children raised funds for Red Cross and local club announcements conclude with church group events.
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Helberg-Wenthe
Alima Wenthe
Fred H. Helberg
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Henry Prekel
Mollie W Wenthe
Esther Kohagen
Waverly
Messrs
Ferdinand
Wenthe
Erich Krieger
Mr. Studt
Minder
Ephine Wolf
Alma Engelking
Ruth Herfurth
Lylo Meyers
Louise Herman
Fred Herfurth
Selzer Olson
Leslie Olson
N. D. Olson
Jefferson Street
Leland_H. Selzer
Grace Wisner
Miss Wisner
Alice
Selzer
Parkersburg
Iowa Telephone Company
Ames
Burlington
Brunswick- Mann Company
Walnut Street Baptist Picnic Plan at Fred Wilcox Home
Members of the Searchlight class and their husbands of Walnut Street Baptist will hold their annual picnic Friday afternoon at the Fred Wilcox home. Attendees are asked to bring bread and butter sandwiches, one other article, plates and silverware, and to ride the Waverly car disembarking at Crossing 4. If possible wear low shoes as it is patriotic to save leather.
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Walnut Street Baptist
Searchlight
Fred Wilcox
Enlist All Available Aid for Farmers of County
George C Welker as county enrolling agent of the federal employment bureau seeks to list every man in the county able to provide emergency aid to farmers. Enrollment cards have been mailed to all towns. Waterloo residents may enroll at the county auditor or the state federal employment bureau at the courthouse.
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George C. Welker
Federal Reserve Employment Bureau
Waterloo
Dun Kerton
Mr. Davis
Red Cross
Davis
Enrolling Nurses Rave Opens Across Main Library Stations
Recruitment offices for the United States student nurse program opened today in the main library, inviting women aged 19 to 35 to enroll for nurse training and immediate war work in France. Enrollment runs noon to 1 30 PM and 5 to 6 30 PM, with two classes, preferred and deferred, the former for those willing to any hospital assignment and first called.
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United States
Council of National Defense
France
FF. L. Marquis
J. J. Rucechele
J. H. Ridenour
Red Cross Home Service
Berth
Presbyterian Hospital
Library East
West
Marquis
Hugh van Pelt
M Buechele
Avon Jamieson
Training Entry Requirements Highlight Urgent Class Enrollment
The government urges rapid enrollment in the preferred training class. Applicants must meet age specifications, be in good health and character, and possess a high school education or equivalent to qualify for immediate training.
Gov Harding urges education over prosecutions in language rule
Gov Harding calls for argument, leadership and education to enforce the foreign language proclamation rather than legal action. Letters from Waterloo show the governor favors unified English use and warns against campaigns of prosecution as a last resort for the few obstinate. Wear low shoes and save leather for the boys.
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Mars
Platoon System to Fight Fires Is Effective Today
The city fire department adopts a double platoon system starting today with 24 hour shifts and 24 hour off. Eight new firefighters join, including Fred Phippen, with crews in central and station totals. The July call load totaled 14 with minor fires from foodstuffs.
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Roa. Im
Fred Phippen
Manuars
R. Kogey
JL. Munt- Tey
H. PL Siiek
J. Elave
W. W. Bair
James Cochran
PL J. MeTiter
Central Station
Liewaldwin
Wo. W. Allen
E. J. Brody
S. Poyner
Joe Inges
Eddie Kutpp
C. Wi Minkle
R. Foghy
Capt
Lo Armstrong
Kuehter
Len Garabsant
W. Quackenbush
Powteh
A. C. Smallwood
Wireless Ma
Los
Gassed Lieutenant Dies by Fall From Sixth Floor Flat
Lieut. John Newton 25 of the PL7th engineers on leave from Kassel at the front in France died today from a fall from the sixth floor of an apartment house in York. Home was Sacramento California. Also notices of divorce petitions filed in court describe Jennie Kitts seeking alimony and custody after a cruel treatment claim against Allan Kitts. Margaret Wuntley sues Charles W Wuntley for divorce in a marriage from May 21 1917, alleging cruelty and seeking name restoration to Margaret Lister. The Living Church page carries a Democracy reflection on kingship and democracy.
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York
John] Newton
Pl7th
Kassel
France
Newton
Sacramento
Cal
Jennie Kitts
Allan Kitta
St. Louis
Kitts
Mr. Kitts
Ds Sid
Jefferson Street
Witts
Aiso
Jennie Bly
Margarett Wuntley
Charles W Wuntley
Margaret Lister
July Temperature Fluctuations and Rainfall Report
Ralph Slippy records show an 8 degree July temperature variation with highs of 96 and lows of 48 on two dates each. There were 19 clear, 9 cloudy, and 3 partly cloudy days, with rainfall totaling 4.21 inches, compared to 1.86 inches in July 1917. Daily temperatures are listed in his government data log.
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Ralph Slippy
Slippy
Daly
Birth notice for Landahl child in July reported
Mr and Mrs Christan Landahl announce a daughter born July 29 at 248 Sullivan. The notice also mentions a second daughter for Mr and Mrs Reese in Marelay township and a birth associated with Robert Meorge in July.
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Christan Landahl
Sullivan
Lement Spuxzelti
Tr Mi
Reese
Marelay Township
Robert i Meorge
Orthographical License Sparks Language Debate
The Houston Post notes discussion on orthographical license with mock spellings like Intallan and Ital- ian to illustrate how language shifts. The snippet mentions Italians in Italy and a casual jab about sparking the Hun out of Hungary, reflecting wartime tone and playful editorial style.
Mrs Klein Endorses Chamberlain's Liniment for Rheumatic Pain
Mrs N M Kiefn of Chillicothe Missouri recommends Chamberlain's Liniment for rheumatic pains saying it relieves faster than anything she has used. She notes she keeps a bottle in the house and has shared it with neighbors who have found it successful.
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Library Notes
Shallenberger
Waterlon
Hotel Russell-Lamson
el Newms
Edwards Street
Daisy
Lola
Louis Morgan
Lennis Bristol
Marie
Francis Kehoe
Dorotha Alexander
Alice Cox
Norma O'Connor
T.N.G. Club
Cedar River Park
Frank Cowles
King’s Meralds
St. Paul's Church
W. L. Allen
Ped
Cate
Trin
Max Min
van Camp
Sisson Cash & Carry Store
West Fifth Street
Linen Department
Madras
Satis
Siere
Walt
Jewelry
Glove Department
Ae - Jae
Palm Beach
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