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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1917

Page

2

Certificat ons for National Army exemptions issued

Eighty from Pocahontas and 110 from Winneshiek counties led the first district exemption board certifications to the adjutant general for service in the national army. Most were those in agriculture or who made no exemption claim as the board began ruling on appeals. Denied agricultural claims listed by county, with names, and notices urged registrants to prepare for military law once posted. a complete list of Waterloo registrants and liability orders will be issued next week.

Pocahontas County Winneshirk County District Exemption Board Adjutant General National Army Bloyd County Isaac L.tack Walter Johnson Leo B. Halliwell Carry Joseph Wetzel Haw. H W. Schmidtke Earl C. Love Carl Herman Webster G. Reed Fred J. Schmitt Irving L. Ponto Charles G. Afell Will G.gifford Freeman Grover F. Baker Ronald McMurchy Herbert G. Hartwig John Tt. Adams George A. Waddell Chester C Stocum Des Moines Edith Harris Waterloo

Grade of Milk Shown at Fair

The Duntry Cattle Congress plans an exhibit of milk samples from cities across Iowa delivered in the same condition as for delivery to show value and quality. Cedar Rapids led, Davenport second, Waterloo low. Davenport and Cedar Rapids’ standings may shift this year. A fire at 517 Franklin St damaged a clothes closet and partition. another at Webherking dairy on Eleventh St damaged the rear.

Cedar Rapids Iowa Davenport Waterloo Franklin Street Webherking Eleventh Street

Stage Set for Final Call to Army Service

Blank forms and cards to be sent to registrants have been received by the local exemption board to call Waterloo's quota into active service. The first third is to be summoned for.

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Forgery Charge and Local Larceny Reported in Blotter

Arthur A. Smith, colored, held in city jail on forgery charges after allegedly stealing a blank Fitzgerald Bros. check book and forging John Fitzgerald’s signature to pass it to Tony Gentle last Saturday. Joe Kokimos reports a $12 theft from his trousers at home around 3:30 a.m. today. Four arrests for parking violations, including no rear lights on a car, no bicycle light, and dimmer ordinance breach.

Arthur A. Smith Smith Fitzgerald Bros John Fitzgerald Tony Gentle Joe Kokimos Iowa Street

Mrs Kieso Sick Seven Months in Aurora

Aurora reader describes seven months of severe back and side pains, weakness, and nervousness. After six bottles of Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, she regains health and can do housework. Testimonial cites many unsol icited endorsements and invites others to write for confidential advice from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co.

Aurora Ill Lydia E. Pinkham Carl A. Krese North Ave Pinkham Laboratory Lydia E. Pinkam United States

History Professor Works as Laborer at New Army Camp

Wrench, a University of Missouri history professor, joined Camp Dodge forces as a laborer after leaving a summer session. He traveled from South Dakota, wore khaki and carried a canvas kit, with a van dyke beard as his only distinguishing feature. He says annual roughing it keeps him in good physical condition and connects him with diverse people and situations.

Des Molines EK. Wrench University of Missouri General Contractors Camp Dodge Des Moines South Dakota van Dyke Prof. Wrench Cantonment Mr. Wrench Wilds

Early Volunteers Serve Full Time

Soldiers who re enlisted just before the outbreak of the war must complete the full term of their second enlistment regardless of prior service duration.

Recruiting Changes At Davenport District After War Ruling

The war department received a ruling today. No recruits were accepted at either the army or navy stations yesterday. Captain Wilbur B. Wright, retired, assigned to head the Davenport army recruiting district. Captain Gillam promoted to lieutenant colonel and reassigned to the reserve army.

Wilbur B. Wright Davenport Gillam

Ice Mint Foot Comfort Promises Quick Relief

A vintage ad promotes Ice Mint as a modern cure for foot troubles, claiming instant relief from soreness in corns and calluses. It alleges cooling comfort, easy removal of rough skin, and months of foot joy, urging readers to ask local druggists for a small jar.

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