One Solution Is to Eliminate Long Haul Says Dealer
Waterloo coal dealers met Gov. Harding in Des Moines to discuss a looming coal shortage. They warned price controls won’t ensure supply and urged cooperation and better transportation to move coal to Iowa consumers. Dealers pledged to find the best coal at the lowest price while noting a possible shortage this winter.
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Iowa
Arthur Jung
Waterloo
W.L. Harding
Des Moines
Adain
Youngaid
Harding
Illinois
Mr Young
Few Appeals From Board to President
Farmers dominate exemptions as few appeals reach the president. The town board handles thousands of names from northern counties with a steady clerical force. Law requires no personal visit before the board and about 5 000 cases await action on exemptions and appeals. Affidavits are the sole handling method as members assess affidavits from counties and cities without county bias.
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District Exemption Board
Jack Tars Make Merry On Coast to Coast Run
About 600 United States navy sailors on a Pacific to Atlantic journey paused for a 15 minute layover on Fourth street east last night. The husky crowd laughed and joked with the sailors who hopped aboard passing cars. One auto bore a blue uniform cover. The sailors boarded trains to lively cheers from the spectators.
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Jack Tars
Pacific Coast
Atlantic Seaboard
Jackies
United States Navy
Fourth Street
Three Independence Men Enlist in U S Army
Independence contributed three men to the medical department of the regular army yesterday. They were Robert A. Graf, Henry W. Curtis and William H. Tate, all of whom were sent to Jefferson Barracks this morning. Marriage licenses list Louis G Edwards and Mary A Foy of Waterloo. George W Brockway Jr of Clarksville and Alison Johnson.
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Independence
Regular Army
Robert A. Graf
Henry W. Curtis
William H. Tate
Jefferson Barracks
Louis G. Edwards
Waterloo
Mary A. Foy
George W. Brockway, Jr
Clarksville
Caught by Cavern Two Men Escape Serious Injuries
G G Pierce and James Green, both William Galloway company workers, were nearly buried up to their necks when a cave in of a coal bin wall and foundation occurred while they dug a ditch. Shorty Shepherd was also caught but escaped with only cuts and bruises. Retrieved by fellow workers, they were taken to a physician's office by police ambulance after the 8:40 am incident.
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G. G. Pierce
Miller Street
James Green
Randall Street
William Galloway Company
Shorty’ Shepherd
German Language Paper Suspends in Iowa State
Cedar Rapids Iowa Aug 23 The Iowa Post the oldest German language newspaper in eastern Iowa suspended publication today. The paper had been intensely pro German and cites withdrawal of loyal Germans support as the reason. Editor Henry Gundling has appeared before federal authorities twice since the war was declared and warned to curb utterances. Advertising and subscription patronage were gradually withdrawn.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa Post
Astern
Iowa
Henry Gundling
Girls Toss At Fair In Cedar Valley Trip
Twenty nine employees from Waterloo Savings bank and Leavitt Johnson Trust company joined a Cedar Valley fair excursion yesterday. After a 3 30 departure and a picnic supper the party toured attractions until closing. A brief scare arose when two girls were reported missing but they were soon found on the merry go round.
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Cedar Valley Fair
Waterloo Savings Bank
Leavitt & Johnson Trust ‘Company
Baker's Registration Card Undelivered
Ernest O. Baker registered with the county board on June 5 but the registration card cannot be delivered. The card intended for rural routes Waterloo was routed to Antioch, C. and returned to J. J. Rainbow, county auditor. Baker's present address is unknown.
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Ernest O. Baker
Waterloo
Antioch
J. J. Rainbow
Baker
Fern Fined Fifty for Disorderly Conduct
Fern Hook pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct after vampiring Officer Douglass on arrest and wrecking furniture in the women's ward. She paid a $50 fine in city charges, with a state assault and battery case set for Justice F. F. Knapp tomorrow at 2:30 p.m.
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Fern Hook
Douglass
F. F. Knapp
Millinery Display opens at 97 Wracklin Street
A fall millinery display is now open at 97 Wracklin featuring felts and velvets in a wide price range. The store offers evening hours for shoppers.
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Mililinery
Wracklin
Soldiers to France Leave Home in 24 Hour Furlough Plan
Black Hawk county National Guard units once part of the Second and Third regiments are reassigned to the Third and may be sent to France. Waterloo plans a major patriotic reception if furloughs are granted, with support from civic, industrial and patriotic groups. Local leaders urge unity to give a memorable sendoff, noting many soldiers had little chance to bid farewell previously.
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Black Hawk County
National Guard
France
Waterloo
Jack Gorman
Wiliam
Austin Burt
The
Rotary Club
Fred L. Northey
Chamber of Commerce
Narchey
Thehird Regiment
Charlies van Vleck
Commercial Club
Lutheran Synod Holds Business Session Today
Dubuque Iowa Aug 23 three hundred delegates on the second day of the Evangelical Lutheran synod of Iowa and other states met at Wartburg seminary for two days of business sessions. Public meetings Friday will feature Rev R W Kraushaar of Aberdeen S D in English on Luther at Wartburg and Rev K Ermisch of St Paul in German at St Johns church.
House to house food pledge canvass reported in Wa. M News of Society
The city women welcome the house to house campaign to sign food pledge cards to receive government guidance and avoid fear of confiscation. Ward chairmen lead canvassing with enthusiasm while some still fear their canned goods being seized.
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Althe
A. Sporla
Waterton Dealers Move to Cash Basis for Flour and Feed
Farmers and merchants in Waterloo adopt cash sales for flour and feed after September 1 to curb rising dealer prices and consumer costs. The move, endorsed by local florists, aims to reduce expenses from time accounts and align with food conservation goals. J B Tracy & Son acquire Tiffany Flour & Feed Co. at 418 Fifth Street West to run as a first class flour and feed business.
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Sal
Cath Dasis
J. B. Tracy & Son
Tiffany ‘Flour & Feed Co
Fifth Street
West
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FERN
Arthur Empey
America
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Wells
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Invisible King
Hay
Typewriter
Warwick
Black
Soldier Boys
Lutheran Synod
Ibvy Glasses
Marsh-Place
Goodyear
Arants
M News of Society
Civie Department
Civic Department
Woman‘s Club
Whierloo
H. A. Boggs
Wightuan Cury
Abe Cedar Falls Fair
William Warbank
Verna Furlong
Burbank
Dell Elliott
C. G. Myer
Vera Voelker
Murle
Misa Gertrude Glasrow
Cadar Rapids
Ik Run Hotel
Chile
Ur Fon Cate
Miami
Mans Gum
Waterton
Ben
Corinna, Howrey
Elizabeth Jack
Messrs
Paul McGaharan
Horace van Motre
Women's Railer Corps
Women's Relief Corps
Memorial Hall
Probiary
Nasteep
Louisea Putzke
Cedar Fally
Waterloo East
Teachers College
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