French Council Thanks Allies and U S Army
The council of state adopted resolutions praising allied soldiers and French and allied military chiefs for their efforts and victories. It reaffirmed faith in Allied victory and sent a special greeting to the American army fighting in Europe for justice liberty and humanity. A strong vote of confidence in Clemenceau's government was recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Havas
Council of State
General Council of the Republic
Clemenceau
Red Cross Ships 1114 Articles in Seven Boxes
Reports from the weekly Red Cross conference show seven boxes containing 1114 articles were sent from the local shop to headquarters. The July gauze quota is finished and knitting now limits yarn to socks. Donations totaling 85.95 include 30.95 from the P. E. R. O. 29 from Mount Hope church sociable and 25 from the Arla club refreshment fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Department of Military Relief
P. ER. O
Mount Hope Church
Arla Club
City Clerk urges poll tax exemptions for servicemen
A. B. Johnson, city clerk, explains to file exemption applications for men aged 21 to 45 in U S service. He notes over 2,000 Water Top men are in service and many exemption notices are unclaimed. If not exempted, tax rises from 2.50 to 4.00 and stays as a bad asset until they return from war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. BE. Johnson
U. S
Freight Sailing Day Postponed for Rail Traffic Repath
Freight Sailing Day scheduled for August 26 has been postponed by a conference of railway men and the Commercial Club traffic committee. The delay aims to allow time to reroute freight over short lines to improve delivery efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club
Woman’s Club Picnic Moves to Cedar Heights Park
Society notices show Cedar Heights Woman’s Club shifting its annual picnic to Cedar Heights park next Tuesday. The Ladies’ Aid and other church groups plan tomorrow meetings and services, with specifics for Home and Foreign Mission societies, a 1:30 p.m. meeting, and a 3 p.m. aid session led by Mrs. Oscar Mullan.
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Woman's Club
Cedar Heights
M. E
Women's Societies
Home Mission Society
George Platt
Foreign Mission Society
Ip .J. Uunke
Lutheran—The Woman's Home and Foreign Mission Society
Red Cross Calls 300 Women Drivers For France Service
Mrs. J. W. Bryant announces a Red Cross recruitment for 300 women drivers within six months to serve in Paris and other French locations. Requirements: driving skill, at least 25, good health, loyalty. Roles include messenger work between Paris stations, hospitals, and cannon service. transportation paid. Stipends offered: 450 francs monthly outside Paris, 600 francs daily while on duty in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Bryant
Woman’s Motor Corps
Red Cross
Paris
France
Bryant
Mortuary Worker Daly Killed on Rail Run Between Dubuque and Freeport
Walter M Daly a J C brakeman who moved from Waterloo to Dubuque was killed Saturday evening when his head struck an overhead bridge on his run between Dubuque and Freeport. He was found dead atop the car after being missed at Nora Illinois layoffs. Born December 10 1890 in Bankston he moved to Dubuque as a boy. Survived by widow a son parents and a sister. Funeral held at St Patrick s Catholic church Bankston.
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Walter M. Daly
J. C
Waterloo
Dubuque
Freeport
Nora
Lll
Mr. Daly
Bankston
St. Patrick's
Catholic Church
Sacrifices for Patriotism in Navy and Army Service
Edward Richardson of Boston leaves business and family ties to join the naval training school at Annapolis. His draft status is deferred, but he will contribute to the Allied war effort. His father captained an ocean vessel. his sister Margaret works in a public library. John Platt, Judge Platt’s nephew, finally enters a fighting branch after attempts. color blindness denied a hoped unit, while another transfer enables ambulance service first. A letter from Judge Pat's nephew notes enlistment in Portland, Oregon, with likely deployment to Asia.
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Edward Richardson
Boston
Naval Training School
Annapolis
Richardson
Wagan
Margaret Richardson
Wellesley
Mass
John Platt
Judge Platt
Vlafay
Ete Escadrilla
Cin Toronto Ganka
Helen Larkin
Duluth
Pati
Portland
Ore
Asia
iL FE Powers dies at family home in Waterloo
Leland E Powers longtime realty dealer died at his home 311 Wellington street at 3 pm yesterday from complications after a severe pneumonia. He was born in Benton county April 6 and lived in Reinbeck Cedar Rapids Latimer Waterloo. Survived by widow and four children including Tynan Powers in the UW medical depart. more relatives in Waterloo and Minneapolis. Funeral at 6 pm Wednesday at 312 Wellington street with burial in Elmwood.
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Leland E. Powers
Wallington Street
Dear
Leland Most Powers
Trying
Benton County
Dro Gnd
J. Powers
Reinbeck
Cedar Rapids
Latimer and
Howan
Fora Conthatlick
Aldon la
Sumer
Waterloo
Powers
Lnst M. Church
Wicdaw
Tynan LR
So Army
France
Betha M
Joha
Earl
W. Powers
The
Hawk Bank
J Brother
Ads Gyre
Julia@ Welch
jBelle Mintve
Emma A. Cramner
Minneapolis
A. Webb
Wellington Street
Eimwwood
Wheat buyers secure small wheat lots for mills
The roce mills are purchasing small lots of this year's wheat crop. Overall quality is excellent. Several farmers report that mills accept a portion of the wheat and grant them their flour quota.
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Roce Mills
Miss Helen Larkin to work on war campaign in Duluth
Miss Helen M. Larkin former Waterton W. W. G. A. extension secretary will join extension work in Duluth Minnesota next year. She resigned in August and has attended the general YWCA conference at Lake Geneva. She will help organize associations for the war work drive before beginning duties in Duluth. A Courier want ad promises best results.
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Helen M. Larkin
Waterton ¥.W. G. A
Duluth
Minn
Larkin
Lake Geneva
Deserter Captured Near Marshalltown At Fair Grounds
A member of the Sixty second cooks and bakers' company Camp Dodge was arrested in Marshalltown on desertion charges. He claimed Waterloo as his home and was found asleep under a straw pile by the fair grounds. Guards from Camp Dodge planned to return him to the cantonment.
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Marshalltown
Sixty Second Cooks and Bakers
Camp Dodge
Waterloo
Tio
Fair Grounds
Ciaup Dodge
Cantonment
Nebraska Picks Nominees for Federal and State Offices
Nebraska electors vote as a slate to nominate candidates for the United States Senate the lower house and the governorship plus other state posts. The Aug 20 ballot centers on party nominees likely shaping the upcoming political race.
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Lincoln
Neb
Nebrika
Leet Party
United States Senate
Congress
Waterloo Sugar Shortage Hits Local Merchants
Waterloo faces a growing sugar shortage with several merchants reportedly without supply. Housewives urge patience as officials explain the shortage stems from wartime losses at sea and destroyed shipments. The Food Administration has cut domestic sugar allocations and canned goods rates to conserve, while beef and bread restrictions ease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Food Administration
America
Pershing Flag Design Showcases Four White Stars
Washington Aug 20 The Associated Press reports special flags created for the secretary and assistant secretary of war and the chief of staff and generals. Pershing’s flag mirrors the France headquarters emblem with scarlet rectangle and four white stars. Baker’s flag features four corner stars and central national coat of arms.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Gen. Parshing
France
Gaker
National Court of Arms
Women Drive London Cars In Strike Solidarity
The AP reports more women workers joined the London underground strike citywide. Confrontations and congestion persisted as more than 14,000 workers remain out, though some women continue to operate on the system.
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London
Associated Press
London Omnibus
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MICU
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C. M. Voorhies
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St. Francia Circle
Oscar Mullan
Christchurch
J. C. Ricker
RED Grog
Dawers
Motor Corps
Silvertone
Aspwede
Crepe DE Chine
Goodby
Ety
Nebraska
Nomieners
Pershing
Baker’s Also Arms
Glasgow Tailors
Sycamore St
Palace Theatre
In Arms
Gates
Waterloo Business College
Majestic Theatre
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