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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1917

Page

5

Water loo milk price probe to study producer and consumer charges

Waterloo officials announce a formal probe into milk pricing as of Wednesday. Chairman H O Bernbrock says a 10 am meeting at city hall will gather local producers to answer a confidential questionnaire. Agricultural expert M A Bowman calls for producer margins of about six cents a quart amid rising feed costs and consumer prices.

Waterloo H. O. Bernbrock Municipal Council of Defense Etty Hall Bernbrock Mr. Bernbrock Bowman

Producer urged to invest by sharing profits with middleman

The writer argues that paying the producer more would encourage him to continue milking. If the producer can receive a portion of profits now, he will be glad to keep his cows. as things stand, he may reduce his herds to escape the high feed bill.

Prince Henry William Frederick Albert Enlists With Eton Cadets

Windsor reports Prince Henry William Frederick Albert, fourth son of King George, entering camp with an advance party of the Eton College officers training corps. He wore private soldier attire and performed fatigue duties to prepare the camp for the corps reception.

Windsor England Prince Henry William Frederick Albert King George Eton College Officers Training Corps Prince Henry

Central depot proposed to cut milk costs

W F Parratt and W W Marsh back a central milk depot to slash delivery costs. Patrons would pick up milk and cream at a centralized point, reducing overhead by about 20 percent as several wagons now serve the same streets.

W. W. Marsh W. F. Parratt Black Hawk Parrott

Versatile Writer of Love Letters Held

Cleveland arrest of John F. Breckwith a poet novelist and soldier known as a love letter writer. He is charged with defrauding women nationwide by winning confidences and money through expressions of love. He faces a mail fraud warrant including a claim against Mrs. A. B. Paterson of Sycamore Illinois.

Cleveland John F. Breckwith A. B. Paterson East Him Street Sycamore Ill

W.O. 1.0. Meets Here Oct 20 24 for Convention Prep

Plans for entertainment of the annual conversion of the Iowa Women’s Christian Temperance Union were completed at a Memorial hall meeting. The convention will be in Grace Methodist Episcopal church Oct 23-26 with 400 to 500 delegates expected. Delegates will be lodged in local homes with no hotels. Two prizes for window displays. Committees appointed with chairs listed, including entertainment, reception, registration, decorations, publicity, and more.

Lowa Women’s, Christian Temperance Union Memorial Hall Chautauqua Park Grace Methodist Episcopal Church Plymouth Congregational Church Harvard Mia. L. E B. Park Waterloo Knoll, Ave Ida Mitchell Fifth Street West Anna Kistner Third Street West J. M. Hamilton Forest Street L. BE. Park Amanda Rickert Riehl. Street B. T. Alford Highland John Lines Baltimore Street F. J. Elghmey Alta Vista Avenue B. Reed Independence Ave Dotha Walker WW. C M. L. Small

Ladies Social and Mission Programs Highlight Waterloo Event

Mrs Katherine Jackson hosted quilting with Jackson club members while Mrs J H Rose entertained Silver Circle guests including Davenport visitor Mrs J B Krambeck. A big missionary program at United Presbyterian and First Congregational churches features Dr Lambie, Miss Campbell, Miss Hill, and Miss French with a pageant Light and Darkness. Grand Army relief corps hosted a Memorial hall gathering with readings and musical numbers followed by a supper. Miss Luella Mayes wed Lieut Earl North in a small ceremony at the bride’s home. Misques Mabel Hich horn and Viola Clary to be honored at a Cedar River park picnic. A Shimble ben at the Mary Norman home gathered twenty-three Epworth girls with future meeting plans. Mrs W Clemens hosted a birthday party at 1808 Jefferson Street.

Katherine Jackson Jackson Club J. H. Rose Silver Circle J. B. Krambeck Davenport United Presbyterian First Congregational Lambie United Presbyterian Church Mr. Lambie Ralph Tidrick Iowa Africa First Congregational Church Egyptian Sedan Mary Campbell Kate Hill India Elsie French Waterloo Wyeynt French Grand Army Women's Relief Corps Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Hall Ida Alderman Misaes Alfredd Borden Anna Shannon Julia Kerr C. D. Backier Merle Daan Mayes Luella la Porte City Earl G. North J. P. North 8. L. Hammond Presbyterian Church Miss Mayes Clagymates Coe College Lafalai Mabel Hichhorn Iowa City Viola Clary Delta Delta Delta Sorority University of Iowa Mildred Guns Cedar River Park

Gin and whisky for ladies which drink is worse

Chicago Aug 24 Gerald Shepherd and Miss Flas Wilson were arrested and brought before Judge Stelk on charges raised by Mrs Shepherd. Shepherd released on 800 dollar bond Wilson on 50. He claimed his wife failed to understand him and he might seek a divorce. He noted Wilson could be a remarkable wife and rebutted accusations of Wilson as a whisky drinker.

Chicago Qgerald Shepherd Flas Wilson Shepherd Stelk Mig Wilson Howard Miss Wilson

County jail pending date set for preliminary hearing

A suspect remains in the county jail awaiting a preliminary hearing whose date has not yet been scheduled.

House Moved Across Cedar River Bridge on Mullan Avenue

A house was moved across the Mullan avenues bridge over the Cedar River for the first time this week. E. C. G. Kinsell transported a building owned by A. R. Stillwag, with special city permission, between 5 and 7 a.m. The feat marks growing use of housemovers as Waterloo expands.

Waterloo Cedar River E. C G. Kinsell A. R. Stillwagon Mullan Avenues

Bryant Secures $45,000 Paving Contract in Laurens

Jor P L Bryant and the Bryant Paving company won a $45,000 paving contract after returning from Laurens Ta. Work is planned to start at about three o clock.

Judge Advocate Leaves Chicago for Houston Rioting

Maj. B. M. Chiperfeld, named judge advocate of the Thirty third division under Gen Hell, departed Chicago today for Houston due to rioting there.

Cupereirld Houston Chicago Maj B. M. Chiperfeld Hell

Ward of Thanks for Kindness During Illness and Death

We thank our friends and neighbors for their kindness during the illness and death of our wife.

Daughter and sister honor family ties in brief note

A fragmented obituary style item appears to reference a daughter and sister, a spouse or widow, and a mother, mentioning names and familial roles in a small union or family tribute. The legible terms include Mire Ei Schatck and J gifts from Bcholck, with fragments pointing to heirs and relations.

M. Shores Damore Bcholck

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