Thousands of Russian refugees flee Germany to Sweden
Stockholm reports that about 15,000 Russian refugees, driven from Germany, have crossed into Sweden since the war began. Daily arrivals range from 2,000 to 4,500 as rioters, barracks, and schools house them. The evacuees span all classes, including wealthy women, priests, workers, and professionals, many without food or shelter. Some say they were removed from German hospitals. children were separated from parents. some husbands remained prisoners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockholm
Sweden
London
Aus
Germany
Smi
Berlin
Conventions End With Good Outlook for Youth Work
The Young People alliance and the Sunday schools of the Iowa Evangelical Association closed their conventions as the camp meeting opens this evening. Bishop William Horn of Cleveland addressed a large audience, with attendance exceeding expectations and growth in Y P A membership noted. Leaders aim to broaden youth work and improve biblical teaching. delegates return inspired with practical plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People’s Alliance
Iowa Evangelical Association
William Horn
Cleveland
Iowa
Young People's Alliance
War Insurance Now Proposed in Congress
Washington plans a government bureau of war risk insurance in the treasury to cover American ships and cargoes when owners lack adequate protection. The bill, by Representative Alexander, authorizes coverage and appropriates 5.9 million for losses and 100 thousand for admin expenses. It cites White House backing and was referred to the merchant marine committee with a vote set for tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Bureau of War Risk Insurance
Treasury Department
House
Alexander
Missouri
House Merchant Marine Committee
Neresi
White House
Underwood
MULEYNOLDS NOMINATED FOR SUPREME COURT
Washington DC August 14 The president signed nominations placing McReynolds as a justice of the United States Supreme Court and Thomas Watt Gregory as attorney general of the United States The item notes a secretary’s reference and foreign language elements as part of the notices and ads present in the source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
Tag
Qs McReynolds
United States Supreme Court
Thomas Watt Gregory
City in Brief: Local Moves and Past Week News
A busy daybook of residents traveling for business and pleasure includes M. C. Vaughan heading to Cedric Texas while H. G. Frank and Sammy attend a picnic. Dr J B Brinkman returns from Europe and M M Welly attends a postmasters convention in St Paul. Local transfers include B and L trains bringing passengers from Des Moines and a string of community events from school judging to church services and harvest home fair preparations in Center and Waterloo areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Q. Erobtrock
Des Moines
M. C. Vaughan
Cedric
Tex
Om Bussmens
Ainsworth
West Union
H. G. Frank
Sammy
Mortimer
Cleveland
Charles City
C. W. Hellen
J. Welch
Chicago
Warren Mellen
New York City
M. H. Welly
Paul
Postmasters
W. H. Mouser
Jacksonville
M. J. O'Keefe
Death notices Knepper family mourns loss near Goodrich
Mrs Knepper died at her home near Goodrich North Dakota after years near Dunkerton. The Knepper family lived in Dunkerton for many years. She left her husband and three minor children to mourn her death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelat
Knepper
Goodrich
Nop
Dunkerton
Dakota
Waterloo lodge announces meeting and business agenda
Waterloo lodge No. 60 Degree of Honor will meet in regular session at G. A. Th. hall Thursday evening with a large attendance requested as plans are made for the convention and other important business will be transacted Court of Honor lodge meets this evening at the ALC U. W. hall to transact regular business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo Lodge
G. A. Th. Hall
Court of Honor Lodge
ALC. U. W. Hall
Democrats Delay Stamp Tax Through Election, Towner Says
Washington Aug 19 Representative Towner charged Democrats seek to defer war taxes until after the fall election. He said southern Democrats oppose more whiskey and tobacco taxes and that a stamp tax on checks and drafts will be imposed later, with northern interests bearing the burden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Towner
North
McAdoo
Judge Towner
Walker, Aug 18 Opens Sept 7 for School Term
The Walker schools will open Monday September 7. Mrs. Martin Hassett and daughter Mary of Davenport are guests of Mrs. Hassett's sister Mrs. T A Jeffre. Miss Myrtle Hayzlett and Arvilla Randall left for Chicago to study millinery. Mrs. Mary Gutengauf, long resident on South Ely street, died at Cedar Rapids hospital after surgery. funeral held here. Forest Edwards returned from La Crosse visit. Anna Zabokrisky of North Yakima, visiting Chicago, now with parents south of town. she teaches piano at North Yakima. Frank Swindell of Reed City, Nebraska, visiting cousin WL Norris and farm near Ryan. Mrs. Chas Alberts returned to Vinton after visit with sister Mrs. Montgomery. Want ads note Courier provides daily service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker
Martin Hassett
Mary
Davenport
Mary Gutengauf
South Elystreet
Cedar Rapids
Forest Edwards
Une la
Laird
Anna Zabokrisky
North Yakima
Wash
Joseph Zabokrt
Chicago
Mr. Zabokrisky
Miss Zabokrisky
Plano
Frank Swindell
Reiden
Net
WL 1
Norris
Ryan
Chas, Alberts
Vinton
M. Montgomery
J. H. King
J. Bohing
Harrold
Lind
Fred Grapp
Pleasant Valley Church
G. W. Gough
Montrose
Colo
J. N. Austin
Hanriet
Gen. Trindle
Hansel
Otterville News A Week of Social Visits and Farewells
Otterville notes a week of visits from Arlington Independence and Wisconsin. Families travel to and from Center Point Wisconsin Minnesota and Nebraska for gatherings. Embroidery circle met with forty present and next meeting Sept 10. Prof Lewis Curtis arrives with Mrs Curtis remains. community mourning.
Local notes from Herman Minnesota and area events
The pages recount visits by residents to Minneapolis and Butler Center, and trips of Tracey Scott and others. It notes a damaging storm with rain and wind injuring grain and orchard, plus a fire loss of about 504 bushels on the old Newman farm. Funeral for Gen Trindle and various travels, store closures, and personnel changes are listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Seymour Vance
Newman Farm
Heery Boys
Local Notes From Geneseo Area Visitors and Farming Outlook
Geneseo August notes report Lucile Ward visiting Florence Speer, with visitors from Medford Oregon and others returning home. Mrs. B A Blackwall left for Kentucky, Lois Harrington came from Toledo, Rev. T H Sheckler attended district conference at Nora Springs, Speer family back from Cedar county, Mrs. Robert Mitchell ill. Threshing near completion and oat tops yielding up to 60 bushels per acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coneseo
Lucile Ward
Traer
Florence Speer
Albert Moore
Clarehill
Medford
Ore
B. A. Blackwall
Kentucky
Florence Little
Lois Harrington
Toledo
T. H. Sheckler
Nora Springs
C. J. Speer
Fam Ny
Cedar County
Robert Mitchell
Aug 18 social notes from Clarksville district
Mrs G L Phillips of Kansas City and Mrs Chas Gross of Indianapolis visit Clarksville hosts Ed and Lu Phillips. Miss Ethel Cook attends a party with County Superintendent Benj Boardman. Miss Ethel Graham to Portland Oregon for work. Mrs Maggie Patterson of New York visits sister and relatives. Miss Amy Thompson of May Minn arrives for two weeks. Frank and L. Thompson families visit. Bruce Hickla Oto Miller Keata and Robert Cook head to Clear Lake for a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksville
G. L. Phillips
Kansas City
Ed Phillips
Portage
Wis
Chas. Gross
Indianapolis
Ind
Lu. BR. Darby
Ethel Cook
Benj
Allison
Ethel Graham
Portsland
Ore
Maggie A. Patterson
New York City
Jake Hickle
Amy Thompson
May Minn
Frank Graham
Maynard
Grant Falls
Mahtowa
Minn
Bruce Hickla
Oto Miller
Keata
Robert Cook
Clear Lake
Pamnineg
Former Iowa Boy Injured in West
A letter to Mrs. O O Hummel from her husband at his farm near Denver Colorado reports an 18 year old son of Charles M Hess severely injured in a recent accident. He sustained a crushed knee and leg with no cause given. The Hess family moved from East Waterloo township to Colorado last spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. O. Hummel
Denver
Colo
Charles M. Hess
Denyer
Hess
East
Waterloo
Colorado
Remodeling at Simpson farm and local notices in Mount Vernon
Mt Vernon Tp August 18 Wm Bedford of Cedar Falls is remodeling the Simpson farm buildings. Mrs Amanda Jordan and daughter Mrs Ernest Jordan will entertain the Highland Cemetery association on Thursday afternoon August 27. Blanche Callaghan vacationing at Curlew Ja. D A Finley narrowly escaped a mishap when their car left the road and ditched. Mrs Henry Neuman learned of her aged father's death in California. Roads strewn with limbs and stacks damaged by a windstorm Saturday night. W L Rundles died Monday at 10am after weeks of illness. Luella Leversee hosted a party of youngsters Saturday afternoon. Mrs P A Dunbar and two sons Charles and Leo drove to Clear Lake for a few days last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon
Wm. Bedford
Cedar Falls
Simpson
Amanda Jordan
Ernest Jordan
Highland Cemetery Association
Blanche Callaghan
Curlew, Ja
D. A. Finley
Henry Neuman
California
W.L. Rundles
Dumont Notes and Visitors Chronicle Aug. 18
Misa Mable Wilson is vacationing with friends in Crew co. L. C. Brewer bought a picture show at Hum berg Fremont county Ja. and will run a higher enterprise after postal duties. Mrs. M. L. Hill and children visited Charles City. Delia Brown with Rev. Cooper at Venteura. Mina Welnbard visited Mrs. Edga Pfaltzgraff. Agatha Card returned from Parkersburg. Ruth Martin home from Cedar Falls and Waterloo. W. C. T. U. delegates Geo. Brown and A. W. Wilcox attended district meeting at Shell Rock. Mrs. Harvey Brewer and children from Fort Dodge visiting. Maude Holburt to Lamont and Aurorala. Wert Hartson to move to Boulder Colo due to asthma. Lena Shreve back from Marshalltown. Tennie Anderson visiting in Waterloo. R Lenn Welkers visited Ft. Dodge. Sirene Overturf substituting for Mable Wilson. Maude Anderson of Clear Lake visiting. Poppenga family returns from Wisconsin Minnesota and Dakotas. pleased with Iowa. Letha and Itha Sutton visiting grandmother in town. Leona Shuler's family back from Stroud N. D. John Boots injured working near Allison. mule team incident. William Tucker family injured when auto overturned near Cedar Falls.
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L. C. Brewer Hay
Brewer Hag
Humberg
Fremont County
M. L. Hill
Charles City
Delia Brown
Edga Pfaltzgraff
Agatha Card
Parkersburg
Ruth Martin
Cedar Falls
Waterloo
Mesdames Geo. Brown
A. W. Wilcox
Shell Rock
Harvey Brewer
Fort Dodge
al Wilcox
Maude Holburt
Lamont
Aurorala
Hartson
Dumont
Boulder
Colo
Lena Shreve
al Gillett
Marshalltown
Tennie Anderson
R. Lenn Welkers
Ft. Dodge
J. G. Welkers
Sirene Overturf
Journal
Mable Wilson
Maude Anderson
Clear Lake
William Poppenga
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Dakotas
Towa
Letha
Itha Sutton
Omaha
Leona Shuler
Stroud
N. D
John Boots
Allison
William Tucker
Carl Stock
Local Social Notes From New Hartford and Waterloo Visitors
New Hartford notes list residents and guests visiting Waterloo Cedar Falls and Wisconsin. Entries mention Art Limbrie Roy Van Deest and others visiting relatives, trips to Ames Michigan and Nebraska, hosting and moving plans, and short visits by Mary Converse Dora Anderson Dorothy Sherman and families with grandparents and grandparents’ home ties noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Hartford
Art Limbrie
Roy van Deest
Waterloo
Dora Anderson
Vist
Bert Rigby
Wisconsin
Mae
Nebraska
Walker
Michigan
Tostlebe
Ames
R. E. Wick
J. A. Cousins
Sarah Knipe
Berwighauser
Frank Hoffman
Dorothy Sherman
Local notes from Jesup and surrounding areas
Dr and Mrs Charles Liebert visited Waterloo and Velma Elwick returned from Decorah. Wesley Measures will attend a business college in Waterloo next year. Mrs Hulda Muncey was ill but improving. Velma Cone visited Hazleton. Mrs EB Bradfield spent part of last week at La Porte. JL Miller of Independence visited. Mrs L A Dailey of Gelwieln was a guest in the Gardner home. E Sullivan has improved after illness. Misa Nettle Bell, a nurse from Waterloo, visited Jacob Sherman’s family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Dailey
Gelweln
R. L.hardner
E. Sullivan
Misa Nettle Bell
Waterloo
Jacob Sherman
J. Hile
Ute
Social Roundup From Waterloo Area Visits and Travel
Waterloo area residents report weekend visits and guest intakes across multiple towns. Dr and Mrs A C Knowles plus daughter Neta returned from Mar, Miss Lylas King of Grundy Center attends dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Charles Emerson, and Rev and Mrs Eastman with Miss Virginia Briggs join a Baptist convention trip to Iowa Falls. Leo Meyers recovers in Jesup after a serious Dakota injury, while Beulah Newcomb moves from Reinbeck to Waterloo teaching posts. The Even Dozen Study club enjoyed a luncheon at Elk Run with a 1 pm meal and a roster of members listed.
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Waterloo
A.C. Knowles
Neta
Marago
Eltner
Inez Hoht
R. A. Buckmaster
Dunkerton
McMillan
Gertrude Scheller
Lylas King of
J. Harkanson
Lylas King
David Robert
Miss King
S Algtant
Jeanp High School
Clara
Nannie Jones
S. Jones
Big Lake
Mion
C. A. Eastman
Virginia Hrig
Elk Run
C. M. Straley
Jas. Dalton
EB B. Wilson
H. A. Houck
M. N. Tritz
A. C. Knowles
C. A. Marsh
Littleton Social News and Bazaar at Patton Home
Misses Pearle ODeMil Tillie O'Brien and Jennie Ludlow visited Waterloo last week P E Benson travels to Ferry on business Mrs Marie Knott Winthrop over Sunday guest in Marshall Ball home Maud Yelter and Steve Sinkler Waterloo over Sunday guests of sister P E Benson Relatives of Mrs Clarence Kingsbury Independence called to bedside for news Bazaar at H B Patton home raised 67 dollars quilt bought by Charles McGlaughlin Presbyterian and M E Sunday schools plan picnic Friday August 28 all invited especially children
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Littleton
Pearle Odemil
Tillie O’brien
Jennie Ludlow
Waterloo
P. E. Benson
Ferry
Marie Knott
Winthrop
Marshall Ball
Maud Yelter
Steve Sinkler
Clarence Kingsbury
Independence
H. B. Patton
Charles McGlaughlin
Presbyterian
M. EB
Local Notes From Bristow and Nearby Falls
Brieflike community items report illnesses births and visits in Bristow Aug 18 including Mrs John Graham gravely ill and a newborn son to Mr and Mrs Cecil Truex. Visitors from Scotland Waterloo and Janesville. A gasoline stove explosion startled the McClelland home but caused only a fright. Teachers hired for Greene next year and other minor social notes. Alumni picnic at Constantine Lake followed by a supper. Real estate sale: 40 acres near Oak Hill cemetery sold for 200 per acre to Chapin buyer planning to move family here. Mrs W E Ebeling and son John left for Dearwood Minn.
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Ed. Grayseth
Marian Baylan
Scotland
John Steely
Verna
Waterloo
Archer Arnold
Lois Ramage
Janesville
Wis
W. A. Arnold
BFP
McClelland
Gauby
Minn
Harm Burma
Emma
Cedar Falls
B. A. Kernehan
Soston
Mass
M. E
Dumont
R. Martin
Mesdames McManug
Mulkins
Metcalf
Kernehan
Alumni Association
Constantine Lake
Morton Reeve
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Arf Sidmore
Oak Hill Cemetery
Family visits extend into weeks in Barneeville area
Tuesday night the group planned to visit her for several days then return to Barneeville Minnesota. They are joined by sister Mrs. Arthur Overturt and children who will stay for weeks at the family home. Mrs Maggie Orford returned from relatives in Spencer and Dumont. Mrs Ed Gibson visited relatives in Minnesota. Lloyd Bunker of Greene visited his grandparents Mr and Mrs C V Surfus this past week.
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Kathryn Walsh
Daily
Couriet
Cresco
Watel Bond
Fourth Street West
Columbia University
New York City
BH. B. Burr
Will Anderson
Chicago
Burr
Henry Gee
Keokuk
Barneeville
Minn
Arthur Overturt
Maggie “Orford
Spencer and Dumont
Ed. Gibson
Minnesota
Lloyd Bunker
Greene
C. V. Surfus
Shady Grove Socials and Births Near Waterloo
Shady Grove reports visitors from Waterloo including Mrs Pratt and Miss Neva Lizer. Mrs Phoebe Epperson of Los Angeles visited the Dan Peck home. New baby born to Mr and Mrs Edward Seeman on Aug 16. Community events include Ladies' union gathering at Mrs O E Sherman and Chautauqua attendance by Freyling family. A group returned from a Canada trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shady Grove
Freyling
John Freyling
Vinton
Amy
Ethel Cory
Waterloo
Anna Peck
A.D. Mount
Will Fox
Will Hilton
Dell Douglas
James Lamb
Fred Kenney
Joe Kenney
Canada
Valuable premiums at cattle congress in Waterloo
Thousands of dollars will be awarded in premiums at the Waterloo Dairy Cattle Congress to be held Oct 12 to 17. The premium list has already been compiled and will be mailed to breeders nationwide. Prizes will go to owners of Jersey, Holstein, Guernsey, Ayrshire and Brown Swiss cattle exhibited, with additional sums offered by national breeders' associations and private donors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Dairy Cattle Congress
United States
Funeral Service for M. C. Brown Tomorrow Morning
The funeral for M. C. Brown will be held at the family home at 702 Washington Street tomorrow at 10 oclock. Burial will be at Elmwood. Ladies invited to view colonial goods at Wang & Millers during the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. C. Brown
Washington Street
Elmwood
Late Receiving Want Ads Feature Classified Entries
Notices show additional want ads received after the main classification period. Items include brief appeals for goods, services, and opportunities. Entries are sparse and reflect routine commerce and personal notices typical of late additions to the classifieds.
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War Insurance
Muleynolds
Supreme Court
Tommy
Pat
Boston Transcript
Buchanan
Hattla Magness
Colfax
Elizabeth Mull
Matic
Harold Smiley
Cedar River
J. B. Brinkman
Europe
John Craig
Assumption
W. W
W. McFarlane
Craig
Sheirrider
William Mouser
Chase Fruit Company
Fla
Margaret Myers
Buchanan County
BR. G. Saunders
Thomas J. Cleary
Mr. Saunders
Great Western Railroad
St. Joe & Grandstand
Theo. Fiddle
M. Bronson
Bronson
Fiddle
Lichty
Decorah
B. F. Lichty & Sons
John Pommer
Pommer Nome
W. B. Sandford
West« Tinster Presbyterian Church
Charles H. Garton
Philadelphia
Mr. Gareton
Richard Garton
Pasklor
Ehurch
Jot G. Farnie
Cedar Haunds
Tract
Eagle Center
al Danes
Lehmdlt Orchestra
Nepete
THES
North Dakota
Sir John D. P. French
France
Sir Joan DP
Paris
John French
Poincare
Vivien
M. Doumergue
Joseph Joffre
Wantade
Courier
Otterville
Charles Busse
Arlington
Lew Gissel
R. Shattuck
C. B. Dickingon
Whittier
Floyd Bowers
Guy Ray
Howard Cumberland
Center Point
Dan
Coral Bowers
M. A
J. Bentz
Carl Budsine
O. E. Bantz
Frank Bantz
Carl Budzine
Coons
Geo. Gissel
Elizabeth
Henry
Floyd Hutton
Messrs
Mesdames
Ed Bittingley
Will Saunders
Fair Ound
Gee
Meythealer
Ottersie
Mr. Crandall
Finoss
Ina Henderson
Norfolk
Herman
Tom Ewing
Tracey Scott
Butler Center
Tracey
Lucile Madigan
Albert Lea
St. Paul
Hd Miller
Simoon Jepson
Nashua
Geneseo
A. J. Tgentritz
Fischer
Misa Mable Wilson
Crewco
Jesup
Bristow
John Graham
Cecil Truex
Wang & Miller’s
State Teachers’ College
Cedar Fails
Lafayette
Franklin
L. Huston
Hawthorne
Oliver
O. L. Huston
Thompson Ave
Riverview
Mill Race
City
New York
West Side
Care Courier
Jefferson Street
W. 7Th Street
W. Harwich
Citizens Dairy Co
Nice Grove
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