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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1918

Page

8

Manning 1A Jail for 90 Days in Arkansas Case

A Waterloo nurse Grace Manning faces 90 days isolation at Camp Pike Arkansas after a military arrest for adultery with Private James Estell. Manning files for divorce alleging she met Estell in Little Rock and pursued a life with him while using Manning’s credit to purchase apparel.

James Estell Waterloo Jessia Grace Manning Camp Pike Ark Manning Estell Little Rock Hastings Neb Grace Manning Mr. Manning Grace Estell Ester

Princess Pat Man Flees Hun Prison to Rejoin Fiancée

Harry E B Drope, a member of the Princess Pats of Canada, escaped from German captivity after over two years and is headed to Minneapolis to reunite with his fiancée Miss Hazel Mortimer. A London records keeper's letter confirms safe entry into Holland and notes Drope endured harsh prison life and forced labor before escape.

Minneapolis Minn Harry EB. Drope Fats Canada Germany Holland Hazel Mortimer The Register of Deeds London England Miss Mortimer Draper

College Girls Conserve Foods For Needy Next Winter

Twenty six College Girls Council of National Defense members organize a plan to collect excess fruits and vegetables in Waterloo and vicinity. They will gather produce by car Monday to Wednesday and can it at the YMCA kitchen for distribution to island poor and soldiers families next winter. Miss Clara M. Sutter and Miss Elizabeth Black coordinate. donations of cash jars and supplies requested. The project is endorsed by county food administrator and public defense groups.

Waterloo College Girls' Council of National Defense MissClara M. Sutter County Home Remonstrator Elizabeth Black Independence Avenue Agencies of Woman's Public Defense O. I Social Work Organization Civilian Relief Committee

Alexander May Boxer Here Soon in Waterloo Fight

Waterloo wrestling fans may see Alexander May box here soon when negotiations complete. Promoters seek a strong opponent for Ralph Alexander, Army at Camp Cody, aiming for an army navy rivalry style bout with proceeds to the Red Cross. Alexander hopes for furlough to headline a high class match with Great Lakes scrappers.

Waterloo Ralph Alexander Army Camp Cody Alexander Samuel Great Lakes Army Navy Red Cross

Germans Retreat Through Picardy Deserts Threaten Somme Line

The piece argues Ludendorff ordered a full Marne salient evacuation toward the Vesle, with Montdidier and Chateau Thierry abandoned earlier. It notes a German retreat toward the Peronne Noyon line and suggests a gradual, orderly pullback to defend behind the Somme while Anglo French forces press from Arras to Ribecourt, leaving a stagnant front from the Scarpe to the Oise.

Montdidier Chateau Thierry Somme Ludendorff Marne Vesle Peronne Ham Hindenburg Picardy Hutier Gough Albert Oise Cheyney Noyon Soissons Arras Ribecourt Scarpe

Blind Clover man regains sight after twenty two operations

Altoona Pennsylvania report says C D Van Ormes of Clover totally blind for four years has regained vision after twenty two operations. He lost sight working in a foundry when metal exploded and a cataract formed upon removal allowed sight to return weeks ago.

Altoona. Pa C. D. van Ormes Clover

Captaincy Lost by Empey Slur

The Chicago Tribune reports conjecture about Arthur Guy Empey losing his U S army captaincy. An onstage speech during Pack Up Your Troubles in Washington, witnessed by President Wilson, drew ire. Empey praised early volunteers, drawing criticism from officials. his captaincy was delayed and later deemed a mistake in grant proceedings.

The Chicago Tribune Arthur Guy Empey United States Army Empey National Theatre Washington Winney Eaper Wilson

Private Bebee Dies in Action in France

Private Clarence L. Bebee, 28, son of Mr and Mrs Frank Bebee of 216 Concrete Avenue, killed in action July 15. Enlisted April 1947, he served in Company G later with the 165th Infantry. Born Masonville, later Manchester, then Waterloo where he worked at the Galloway plant before enlistment. Survived by parents three sisters and a younger brother. a sister had died earlier. Letters dated July 12 and 13 report he was in good health.

Prigate Clarence L. Bebee Frank Bebee Concrete Avenue War Department Red Cross Bebea 16Sth Rainhawdm Masonville Manchester

Diarrhoea Remedy Ad Advises Early Treatment

An old medical advertisement touts Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy for children one year or older. It recommends a dose of raster oil after the remedy and urges keeping the product on hand to treat early signs of unusual bowel looseness.

Five Pointed Star Symbol Promotes Health Use Cham Chamberlain's Tablets

The ancient Greeks used the five pointed star as a health symbol and Cham berlain's Tablets display this emblem on every package. The tablets have helped many with indigestion biliousness or constipation and offer prompt relief. Try them when in need of such a medicine and feel satisfied.

Wakefield's Blackberry Balsam Promised Diarrhea Cure

Wakefield's Blackberry Balsam touted as the surest remedy for diarrhoea dysentery cholera infantum and cholera morbus for 72 years claiming quick safe action with no harm It purports to restore natural digestion and bowels and asserts universal success when directions are followed, priced at one dollar.

Wakefield

Get New Kidneys With Gold Medal Haarlem Capsules

Fraudulent ad claims to cure kidney and urinary troubles including Bright's disease with Gold Medal Haarlem Capsules. Warns of warnings like pain and colored urine, promises immediate relief and money back. Mentions 200 years of use and guarantee, urging purchase at drug stores as genuine Gold Medal product.

WLC Bright Haarlem

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