Cedar Falls notes highlight social and faculty movements
Miss Grace Saunders visits Cedar Falls as Grace Rutterholtz and Jennie Hutchison plan California departures. numerous Hometown luminaries and relatives visit, travel to Denver and Des Moines, and a large summer term at the State Teachers College closes with many graduates. The new dormitory opens with high demand as faculty prepare fall term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair Hagan
Chicago
Sexton Bolton
U. S. Medical Corps
Battle Creek
Mich
A. A. Bolton
Franklin Street
Rockford
Canada
Duluth
Wis
Roderick Fullerton
J. M. Church
Sioux Falls
S. D
Jesse Church
Familly
Adolph Olesen
Des Moihes
Marshalltown
Anton Olesen
South America
State Teachers’ College
Seerley
Things Theatrical Here At Home
Vaudeville opening with an anniversary bill led by the fashion shop musical comedietta at the Majestic Theatre. New vaudeville acts and exclusive pictures plus a Thursday 10 o clock seat sale promise entertainment for all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fashion Shop
Majastic Theatre
Manjestic
Mystery over FTC note to Illinois coal operators cleared
Chicago August 21 The mystery over a note from the Federal Trade Commission to Dr. Fonnald an Illinois Cost Operators official is cleared by a commission statement The telegram purportedly signed by L J Bracken as secretary did not come from him His name was signed by William B Colver as a mere formality
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Til
Federal Trade Commission
Fonnald
Illinois Cost Operators’ Association
Commission
L. J. Bracken
Illinois
Ice Cream Sociable Planned by Ladies’ Society
The Ladies' Industrial society announces an ice cream and cake sociable tomorrow evening on the Union Congregational church lawn. Proceeds support the society's charitable work and local outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Industrial Society
Union Congregational Church
Waterloo Officers Honored at Chamber of Commerce Event
Waterloo men recently home from training camps where they earned commissions in the new national army were guests of honor at a Chamber of Commerce reception. A large crowd attended as brief talks were given by William Galloway C L Kingsley Hermann Miller Austin Burt F C Platt and Fred L Worthey. A buffet luncheon followed. Commissioned officers present included Capts J T Brearton and Harry B Clark and Lieuts Fred Becker Frank Fowler Edgar Kober Leonard Laird and Herman C Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
New National Army
Chamber of Commerce
William Galloway
C. L. Kingsley
Hermann Miller
Austin Burt
F. C. Platt
Fred L. Worthey
J. T. Brearton
Harry B. Clark
Iients
Fred Becker
Frank Fowler
Edgar Kober
Leonard Laird
Herman C. Miller
Emergency paper money circulates in occupied France
Amsterdam reports that emergency notes in northern France vary from cardboard to parchment with local stamps and mayor signatures. General Hahnendorff seeks order by publishing approved notes and setting a withdrawal deadline. Non approved notes must be exchanged, with penalties up to two years for forgery or alteration.
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Amsterdam
France
Quartermaster Hahndorff
Bapaume
Ham
Noron
German Raids Over Belgium Hit Middelkerke and Bruges Works
London reports another aerial raid on Belgium. At midnight Aug 19 26 Royal Naval Air Service dropped many tons of bombs on the Middelkerke dump and the Brugeoise works. Air machines returned safely.
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London
Belgium
Admiralty
Royal Naval Air Service
Middickerke
Brugeéoise
Belgian War Mission Welcomed by New York
The Belgian War Mission, fifth foreign mission to visit New York, was welcomed by Mayor Mitchel at city hall. A wartime color ceremony accompanied the greeting with a guard of honor from the Seventh regiment and about 500 sailors and 200 marines from the navy yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mitchel
Seventh Regiment
Navy Yard
Tiquor Cases Continued in Local Hearing Delays
William Bruner and Sam Holtz man were charged with illegal sale of Haguer. A preliminary hearing before Justice J. T. Knapp was set for today but postponed to Sept 12. This marks the third continuance for the cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Bruner
Sam Holtzman
Haguer
J. T. Knapp
Justice of the Peace
Highway Rules to Lessen Accidents Warn Drivers
The American City discusses traffic court views by Joseph Sabath urging Waterloo drivers to follow strict rules. Do not drink, speed, or pass streetcars. drive on the right, stop at crossings, use lights, and obey officers. Do's emphasize studying laws, signaling, braking checks, and yielding to pedestrians to prevent crashes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Sabath
Superior Court of
Cook County
Waterloo
Exchange Of Services Held Illegal By I C C C
Judge Evan A. Evans in Illinois federal court upheld the Interstate Commerce Commission ruling that exchanges of free telegraph and railroad services are illegal where contracts exist. The decision aligns with the ICC, opposing Judge Mayer in New York who ruled the contracts valid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Aus
Interstate Commerce Commission
Evan A. Evans
Northern District Federal Court of
Ilinois
Evans
Mayer
Federal Court of New York
Increased Pasturage For Livestock On U S Ranges
Washington, Aug 21. The forest service announced it has furnished grazing facilities on national ranges for about 100000 more cattle and 200000 more sheep than in ordinary years. Previously pasturage covered about 1800000 cattle and horses and 7300000 head of sheep annually.
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Washington, D. C
Forest Service
Birthday and Society Notes From Waterloo Events
Mrs W F Thompson celebrated her fiftieth birthday with family at home decorated by garden flowers and supper from picnic baskets. A Courtesy Party honored Mrs J D Dilsworth and daughter Edith in Waterloo. Announcements include Miss Elizabeth Hoffman and Allen LeRoy wedding in New York on July 24. Joe Kaplan was surprised at 1735 Lafayette Street on his birthday. First Baptist youth host a Japanese sociable and candy sale with orchestra music. Graves Memorial holds annual Sunday school picnic on Labor Day at Elk Run. PEO members to sew for Red Cross at First Methodist. Daughters of the King plan a thimble bee at Miss Mary Norman’s cottage in San Souci park.
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W. F. Thompson
Roger Thompson
Raymond Addington
Martha ‘Thompson
Birs
Peek
Independence Avenue
J. D. Dilsworth
Edith
Macomb
Ellaworth
Waterloo
New York
Elizabeth Hoffman
Allen R. LeRoy
Manchester
LeRoy
Joe Kaplan
Mrs
A. Kaplan
Lafayette Street
P. E
P. BE. QC
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Red Cross
Christ Episcopal
Daughters of the King
Mary Norman
San Souci Park
Protest Likely After Ball Doubleheader Sun Sets
In Chicago on August 21 the second game of yesterday’s AL doubleheader between Boston and Chicago was interrupted by rain and began late after a conference between President Comiskey and Manager Rowland. The sun set at 6:44 pm, with rules requiring games to start two hours before sunset.
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Chicago
Boston
Comiskey
Rowland
Police squadron rounds GP draft evaders in Illinois
Chicago August 21 a flying police squadron acting under federal supervision began rounds across northern Illinois to seize draft evaders. A card index kept by Maj. BG. M. Chiperfield records each man seeking to avoid examination.
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Chicago
Ilinois
M. Chiperfield
100000 Tons of Sugar Bought for U S Army
Washington D C August 21 contracts for 100000 tons of sugar have been placed by the government for army and navy requirements at a price to be fixed by the food administration. The order will total between 12000000 and 15000000 dollars at current market prices.
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Washington, D. C
Army
Navy
Food Administration
Police Court Roundup of Lamp Gruse Deeds and Arrests
Fifteen arrests were made yesterday with fines totaling 21 dollars in police court this morning. Charges include drunkenness, riding bicycles without lights, loitering, vagrancy, and parking in restricted districts. Harry Albright received a 30 day sentence for drunkenness. A Knoxville treatment agreement was signed by Aug. 14. A home entry report notes a silk dress pattern valued at 10.50 taken from 1629 Black Hawk street. Gus Karlos and Harry Bell, jailed for illegal liquor transport, released on 100 dollar heads. trial set for tomorrow. Ed Sibert and Max Sibert face police court tomorrow for operating a disorderly house and selling liquor with soft drinks. Fern Hook’s trial postponed to Wednesday. justice court Friday.
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Treasury
Harry Albright
J. C. Heem
Knox Ville
Ms. Gilson
Black Hawk Street
Gus Karlos
Harry Bell
Justice Court
Ed. Sibert
Max Sibert
Will Hays
Hquoria
Fern Hook
Action in Car Franchise 15 Expected Shortly
Announcement by the Greater Water loo committee on its street car franchise discussion follows a well attended meeting. Chairman Hermann Miller stated no public details now but expects to outline key points after the next session and progress is being made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greater Waterloo
Hermann Miller
Ant
July Auto Toll in Greater New York
New York, Aug 21 Fifty four persons were killed and 1,656 injured in Greater New York by automobiles in July, with 1,227 speed violations recorded. Brooklyn led with 504 speed arrests, continuing a June pattern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Brooklyn
Courier Patterns Coupon Request for Fashion Department
Instructions offer Courier up-to-date pattern designs via coupon sent to Fashion Department Evening Courier Waterloo. Include 10 cents per pattern and indicate patterns allow for seams. Orders filled promptly and should reach within ten days after sending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fashion Department
Evening Courier
Waterloo
Grace Lusk Held to Trial for Killing Dr Roberts Wife
Mina Grace Lusk a psychology teacher, charged with murder, remains held to the December circuit term. Dr David Roberts, husband of the deceased, testified at a preliminary hearing and refused to answer questions about unsigned letters. Lusk, accompanied by her father Dr A P Lusk, pleaded not guilty as four witnesses described the scene at her home where Mrs Roberts lay fatally shot.
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Waukesha
Wis
Mina
Grace Lusk
David Roberts
Roberts
Thomas
Veteriinarien
Dr. Roberts
Plan mutualization of Equitable Society
New York August 21 plan to mutualize the Equitable Life Assurance Society is reported as a major strategic move. Officials envision restructuring to align with mutual policyholder interests and potential changes in governance and premium arrangements.
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Plan Mutualization OF Equitable Society
New York
Equitable Life Assurance
Stockholders Vote Planned For Society Proposal
The society plans a stockholders meeting to approve a board plan and, with consent, submit the proposition by mail to the 66,90 certificate holders for vote. The society has 1,000 shares, majority held by Gen. T. Coleman du Pont.
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Aproval
Board of Direct
Pershing's Sister in Law Enlists in Red Cross
Denver report notes Mrs Ward B Pershing widow of Captain Ward B Pershing has enlisted in the Red Cross in Denver and will travel to France. She has lived in Denver since the death of her husband, a sister of the American commander and a professionally trained nurse.
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Pershing
RED. Cross
Denver
Colo
Ward B. Pershing
France
Red’ Cross
Captain Pershing
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