Waterloo coal men seek an investigation into prices
Waterloo dealers plan a full inquiry by four accountants to determine who is responsible for current coal prices. They argue retail costs should track wholesale, with freight and delivery added, and urge public access to records under a defense council emergency committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Defense Council
W. R. Law
Iour Oeaders
Federal Trade Commission
Pocahontas
West Virginia
Centerville
Waterloo Girl Flees Train to Avoid Sheriff
Geneva Smith, 17, sentenced to Mitchellville reform school for disorderly conduct, escaped from the sheriff and matron on a Great Western train near Melbourne. She hid in a cornfield between Melbourne and Baxter before being located and returned to continue the journey to Mitchellville. Also en route were Mary Trueblood, 14, and other custody under Sheriff D B Henderson and Matron Myrtle Barr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva Smith
Mitchellville
Melbourne
Great Western
Baxter
Miss Smith
Mary Trueblood
D. B. Henderson
Myrtle Barr
Smith
Waterloo
Healy Big Injune Trails By Auto Scene At Powwow
An Indian brave appears near Dr Peek, not seeking scalps but asking directions to a trail marked by an Indian head and tomahawk. Dr Peek guides him toward La Crosse after recovering from surprise. Four Choctaw Indians travel by automobile from Oklahoma through Waterloo after Tama powwow.
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E. E. Peek
Peek
Waterloo
Tama
Oklaoma
Nurses To Reorganize At YWCA Meeting
Registered and graduate nurses will meet at the YWCA on Saturday at 2 p m to reorganize the nurses association from county to district level. Four other county groups will be represented and attendees will become charter members. Nellie Porter of Sartori Memorial Hospital chairs and outlines requirements. nurses should bring diplomas or state certificates.
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Y. WC. A
Nurses’ Association
Nellie Porter
Sartori Memorial Hospital
Waterloo urged to form a premier regional brass band
Prominent Waterloo boosters urge creation of a city brass band to represent Waterloo fully. Local business leaders and enthusiasts believe talent exists and funding can be secured until the ensemble stabilizes. Advocates stress weekly riverbank concerts and boosts for civic morale across provincial events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Middlewest
Hope C" Martin
Martin
Baby's Picture Triggers Banker's Return to Family
Chicago Aug 15 Carrying a Chicago morning paper with pictures of himself his wife and their baby the missing Elma Indiana banker Despres appeared at his uncle's Chicago home. He spoke little and showed signs of fatigue and aphasia as doctors ordered rest and quiet before hospital transfer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Despres
Elma
Aaron Despres
Michigan Avenue
P Ras
Sidney Klein
302 East
Fifty-fifth Street
Sammies Tobacco Fund in France Seeks Support
Readers submit funds to the Our Boys In France Tobacco Fund to send four-pack packages of tobacco to American troops in France. Each dollar buys four packs, each pack valued at 45 cents, with a postcard message from the soldier. Donors provide name and address for the message.
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France
Sammies
Our Boys In
City in Brief Finds Waterloo Busy and Connected
Numerous Waterloo residents and visitors are noted in a city in brief. Mrs Nora Phillips of Albert Lea attends Mrs E L Moore. Walter Carpenter visits G A Tibbitts. Miss Eva Hayes visits relatives in Waterloo. Paul Talbot returns from Chicago business. A baby girl born to Mr and Mrs A A Lohner at 1011 Logan. Many shuttling to Dubuque Chicago Omaha and Des Moines. Frank Wagner visits Chicago to see Bill Wagner now with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Several staff members return from vacations at Brainerd Des Moines St Paul and Minnesota. The Black Hawk National Bank staff resume duties and take vacations. Cecil Lanning departs for Minnesota with Mrs Lanning. Civic speakers and speakers invited to Davenport. health and food conservation noted. A Chicago tour group passes through en route to Minnesota. Continuous notes on nearby births, hearings, and retirements wrap this Waterloo snapshot.
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Lila Marcham
Black Hawk National Bank
G. F. Rhodes
Irma, Brainerd
Minn
W. C. Delaney
Fiery Eczema Cure Promoted by Old Blood Remedy
An advertisement touts S. S. S. as a premier blood purifier for eczema and skin eruptions. It claims skin conditions arise from impure blood and promise cleansing benefits. The ad invites readers to write for full treatment advice to Swift Specific Co. in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Swift Specific Co
R-90
Atlanta
Gaixement
FESTIVAL OF R A M AND I O N WEDDING NEWS
Tabernacle chapter No 52 R A M has a 730 pm convocation for R A degree work while I Will court No 101 meets today in Labor temple with important business followed by an open social and dance. Foster Holloway wedding held at Walnut Street Baptist with Rev J B Smith officiating and a breakfast at groom’s mother’s home.
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Tabernacle Chapter
Error Years Ago Blocks Aldus Browhard From Army Service
Vital statistics misclassified Aldus Browhard as female about 18 years past causing his army service bid to fail despite local accept, while Charles B. Haines of Greene enlisted for infantry and is ordered to Jefferson Barracks Missouri. Navy film on life and training arrives for local theater showing. Wang and Miller Shoe Store promotes footwear.
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Story County
Aldus B. Browhard
Aldus
Alice
Des Moines
Charles B. Haines
Greene
Infantry
Jefferson Barracks
Navy
Food administration forms corporation to control grain
President Wilson approves and the Food Administration announces the formation of a corporation to take over the country’s grain supply. Executive officers named include Herbert Hoover as chairman Julius Barnes Gates McGarrah F G Crowell Edward Chambers Curliss Lindiott and J W Shorthill with duties spanning transportation and counsel.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
Food Administration
No Corporation
Lerbert
Hoover
Julius Barnes
Duluth
Minn
Gates W. McGarrah
New York
F. G. Crowell
Kansas City
Edward Chambers
Chicago
Curliss H. Lindiott
San Francisco
J. W. Shorthill
York
Neb
Sidney E Sinclair Iowa Packer Dies in New York
Sidney E Sinclair president and general manager of Sinclair Packing Company died at Castle New York after a monthlong illness. Born in Belfast in 1868 he became a prominent Iowa financier and church benefactor and once England’s amateur long distance swimming champion. Survived by his widow Mrs Sinclair and two children. For smart footwear go to Wange Miller Shop Store.
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Cedar Bapiis
Sidney E. Sinclair
Sinclair Packing Company
Castle
Ne Y
Nic
Iowa
Mr. Gincalr
Belfast
Ireland
Defense Colnotl to Meet Friday
The council of defense appointed by Mayor W. R. Law will not meet this evening for organization. The initial meeting is deferred until next Friday at 8 p.m. when the ten appointees will assemble in the mayor's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council of Defense
W. R. Law
Munges-Wiley-Misa Heutah Wiley to wed in Los Angeles
News notes a marriage planned for 7 30 p m today at the bride s home on West Third Street Los Angeles California between Miss Wiley and Mr Munger both former Waterloo residents and East High graduates The mothers and fathers are named with historical ties to local railway and tramway work The item also mentions several auxiliary and social club meetings and events in the community with dates in the near term.
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Munges-Wiley
Misa Heutah Wiley
Don M. Munger
Third Street
Los Angeles
Cal
Waterloo
East High School
Hlinals Central
Mungee
N. ©. Munger
Government Attorney to Appeal Exemption Claims in Waterloo
J C Murtagh, named to handle exemption matters under the conscription act, was ordered by telegram from the governor to file appeals in districts where local boards granted exemption on dependency grounds. The directive covers all exemption divisions in the state. Also noted is a closing out sale ad for Economy grocery, 809 West Fourth Street, with a misprinted address in Tuesday's Courier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Murtagh
Waterlon
Eura
Waterloo
Economy
West Fourth Street
Ninth Street
France May Seize to Stop Speculation in Wine
Paris reports a government move to curb wine speculation after growers and dealers complain that a few buyers hoard stock and push prices high. Maurice Violette, minister of substance, notes the issue as the wine crop is contemplated.
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Paris
Maurice Violette
Courier Patterns Coupon Order Instructions
The Evening Courier advertises corner up to date pattern designs with a coupon to send to the Fashion Department in Waterloo. Enclose 10 cents for each pattern. Orders filled promptly and should arrive within ten days after sending the order.
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Fashion Department
Evening Courier
Waterloo
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Miller Shoe Store
Hugh A. Mooney
H. Cuddeback
H. Sorenson
Eee
Mhost
Mess
Sammies’ Tobacco Fund
Lee Ee Ee
Buchanan
Freely
Sioux City
Nora Phillips
Albert Lea
E. L. Moore
Walter. Carpenter
G. A. Tibbitts
Eva
Lottie Hayes
Chenna, IL
Paul Talbot
A. A. Lohner
Logan Avenue
Black, Hawk County
Old Settlers’ Association
Minnesota
Izell Fentiman
Omaha
Elmwood, Neb
W. L. Pedicord
Iowa Falls
Frank Wagner
Bill’ Wagner
Pittsburgh Pirates
Charles W. Knoop
Werner
Kenneth
Sheffield
Mr. Knoop
William
Nolte
Anita Fentiman
Louise Miller
Rose Blatt
Clear Lake
M. L. Bowman
Davenport
Anna Shea
Bri
James N. Shea
Bates Street
Sisters of Mercy
Mercy Hospital
Louis Golingaux
Washburn
Dubuque
Gay Myers
Delia Golinvaux
Ilinois Central
Upton B. Kepford
R. J. Packard
Helen
P. A. Manning
Shawnee
Okla
Corning
Ida Surtees
C. C. Moeller
Avery
Montezuma
Delta
Guernsey
H. H. Gardner
Ree Heights
Roth Speicher
I. W. Blough
Iowa State Bank
Illinois
Young Coal Company
West
Young Company
Josephine Schneider
Waterloo Savings Bank
St. Paul
Frances Horner
Twin Cities
Wang & Miller Shoe Store
Phone
Black
East Tenth Street
H-1
Care Courier
Fiat
Birch
Cal Black
Care
Waterloo Gas Engine Co
la Porte City
A. G. Cale
Carebeers
The
Packer
Wange & Miller Shop Store
Defense Colnotl
Castoria
Eeevouses
Armertran Chirle Company A
Asquith
Emems
Los Red ‘Rans
Knights of Columbus Hall
M. J. O'Keefe
T. F. Coury
Thorn
Women's Relief
D. §. Johnston
Mary Baldwin
O. V
Ladiea
Sons of Veterans
Memorial Hall
Byrnes Park
Fourth Street
America League
Mre. I. Armstrong
Gilbert Reeder
Jefferson Street
W. J. Voelker
Vera
Helen Gould
Margaret Deckett
Phong
Houser
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