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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1919

Page

3

Mechanics Seek Work Elsewhere in Waterloo Strike Fallout

About 100 Waterloo grove workers who walked out of shops were sent to Beloit Wisconsin. Total leaving Waterloo since the strike began is around 40 with groups of 4 to 60 departing on trains to Beloit and other fields. Beloit's new engine plant is drawing idle Waterloo machinists, while a 1000 machinist call to Beloit is being organized. Some laundries closed by the strike plan to reopen to ease the shutdown.

Waterloo Grove Beloit Wis C.H. Milnea

Plans Made to Combat Flu If Disease Returns

Local health officer C Hunteon says influenza remains quarantinable like smallpox and scarlet fever under state law. He warns a potential wave may come this winter but no local cases yet. communities will fare better due to more available doctors and nurses after the war.

C. Hunteon Waterloo

West Waterloo schools set to begin September 2

Tuesday, Sept. 2, was chosen for Goentie schools in Waterloo west and a purchasing department, though all supplies will be bought, was established when the board of education met last evening. H. D. Lee, superintendent, was placed in charge of the new department. Instructors for all schools have been selected and readiness is reported for the new year.

Goentie Waterloo West Board of Education H. D. Lee

Ro mesteads for Soldiers Help From War Camp Service

J W Shoudy executive secretary of the war camp community service offers guidance to soldiers who served on the Mexican border or in the world war about homesteading. The FHia office in room 408 Commercial Building provides detailed information. Soldiers may homestead using public funds with residence time reduced by months in service.

Romesteads J. W. Shoudy War Camp Community Service Fhia

Civil service offers many posts with $20 monthly bonus

Washington announces broad inducements for Civil Service jobs to recruit workers. Most positions rely on duration and experience rather than exams, with $20 monthly bonuses for anyone earning under $2,500 yearly. Openings span office work, drafting, engineering, lab tasks, teaching in the Philippines, transportation, printing, and skilled trades across the United States and dependencies.

Civil Service Commission Washington, D.C Uba Work Boxen Washington, D. C United States Philippine Service KH. H. Kimball Sec

Bulletin explained to Interested Persons by Secretary

The secretary of the Commercial day will explain the bulletin to interested persons, outlining key points and practical implications for attendees. Officials encourage questions and provide clarification on any uncertainties within the briefing.

Former Resident Becomes Manager of Milwaukee Hotel

Martin Lerend, brother of Tony Berend of nderlien's clothing, a former Waterloo hotel man, has been appointed manager of the 150 room Hotel Miller in Milwaukee Wisconsin. He began hotel training in Waterloo at the Logan house and later managed the Koebler hotel in Grand Island Nebraska before moving to Milwaukee.

Martin Lerend Tony Berend Nderlien Waterloo Miller Milwaukee Wis Logan House Grand Iyland

Comely Mrs Hicks Sought in Iowa and Beyond

Iowa banks linked to a woman swindler known as Mrs. Hicks also called Mrs. May Palmer and Mrs. A Brock. She allegedly used back-kiting to steal 700 dollars in Waterloo and 1000 dollars in Sioux City across three banks. Arrest in Duluth, Minn. to be turned over to Des Moines authorities. suspected in Grand Rapids and St. Joseph. Authorities warn of wider operations across several cities.

Waterloo Iowa V. Hicks May Palmer A. Brock Hicka Duluth Minn Sioux City Blanche Carter Licks Grand Rapids Mic

Auction Sale At City Hall For Personal Property

On Saturday August 16 at 2 p m at city hall the following personal property will be sold to the highest bidder for cash Buffet dark golden oak walnut bed spring and mattress oak three piece bedroom suite maple bed all steel spring mattress best grade mattress solid oak bookcase and writing desk new process gas range Singer sewing machine glass drop head Mankato incubator 140 egg size chairs rockers stands rugs stair carpet and many other articles These goods are all high grade and many practically new J N Sweitzer Bailiff Municipal Court Advertisements are always NEWS

Bamlipis Singer Mankato J. N. Sweitzer

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