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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1918

Page

5

Football Results Amid Confusing OCR Text

Incomplete scores and scrambled team names provide no clear results. The fragment mentions Rutgers, Michigan, and other programs with uncertain figures and placements.

West High Beats East High in Dark City Grid Thriller

West High defeated East High in a hard fought city and county championship game played under poor light after snowfall. Clyde Miller scored two touchdowns for West while Joe Sage led East with strong defense and scoring threats.

Clyde Miller Witermotar Npmual Appos East High Doc Miller Candilinn

All-City Eleven Picks West Stars for 1918 Team

Seven west players and four east standouts named to the Courier and Henan all city football squad for 1918. Rusty Allen West and Miller East are cast at end, Lichty Hitchins West at tackle, Owens West Garomoni East at guards, Antone center, OConnor West quarter back, Joe Sage East at right halfback, Clyde Miller West at left halfback and G Miller West at fullback. The article notes injuries and shifts but lauds strong backfield and defense potential for the season.

West Courier Henan Rusty Owens Garomoni Bulards Fas Antone O'Connor Max Miller Nore Joe Sage East Clyde Miller Waterloo G. Miller Lvde

Hawkeyes and Camp Dodge In Tie Game

Des Moines area contest ends in a hard fought game with Iowa State players on both sides. Iowa threatens twice near the five yard line but fails to score before time expires.

Hawkeyes Camp Dodge Des Moines

Prosecute Reportedly Fail to Heed Public Notices

A garbled dispatch indicates authorities prepared to arrest individuals for failing to report to duty or heed orders. The missive mentions officials and enforcement actions, with unclear names and dates.

PLES

Two Sisters in Iowa Face InvVatvatate Laws

Two sisters in At. Lowa are pressed with a strange invvatvatate case against a 60 year old man. The tale mentions wartime campaigns and local barbershop signs. A Nebraska undertaker seeks a “live young Tarn” while other oddities appear from Michigan and Oberlin.

Lowa Fusok St Louis Nebraska

Dowell seeks probe of Fort Des Moines Hospital

Des Moines December 2 Congressman Dowell announced he will go to the Surgeon General in Washington on Monday to demand the transfer of Maj. Frotheringham from Fort Des Moines. He accuses the fort of discriminating against overseas soldiers and imposes stricter rules than at other army hospitals. Local and state leaders have urged action as complaints mount. Maj. Frotheringham recently succeeded Col. A. T. Cooper, who moved to Detroit.

Des Moines CO. Dowell Washington Proth Jeringham Fort Des Moines Congress Te Ardy Dowell Maines Maj Frotheringham A. T. Cooper Ort Cooper Detroit

Influenza Data Request From Government

The Dubuque city recorder is compiling influenza epidemic data for Washington to study future outbreaks. The report covers cases from September through November with 1,481 cases and 85 deaths, plus 453 pneumonia deaths, noting peak daily reports and fluctuations in the tally.

Tubuque City Recorder Washington Treasury Division of Health Auch Dubuque

Pal Town Triumphs Over Cedar Malle In Big Rivalry

Wa Dee reports Pal Town defeats Cedar Malle 40 to 0 in a long standing school rivalry game. The Cedar Buds venue hosted the clash marking the 20 year feud with Pal Town breaking a Cedar Malle winning streak.

Town Falls Dee Palle High School Cedar Malle Dheise Cadar Neasot Wwe Cedar Buds

Uncle Harry previews Congress tasks during wartime era

Uncle Harry discusses the opening of a wartime congressional session. He and Joe debate the significance, noting preparations for machinery to sustain the war effort and the potential impact of this era on national policy. The exchange hints at historic decisions shaping the country during conflict.

Conpolig Waele VP Jimmy Harrys Joe Uncle Mares

Postwar Congress Faces Major Economic and Foreign Policy Tasks

Uncle Harry outlines the looming challenges for Congress as the nation shifts from total war to peacetime. Issues include demobilizing millions, reintegrating soldiers, transforming war industries for civilian use, restoring railways and communications under private or federal control, rebuilding merchant shipping, and shaping immigration and foreign policy in a new era.

Congress United States Uncle Harty Uncle Harry Washington

Des Moines Health Boards Order Wears No Mask In Streets

Des Moines authorities issue sweeping regulations relaxing mask rules and limiting public gatherings. The measure abandons mask requirements on streets and in many public spaces, while retaining some controls for assemblies and schools.

Des Moines Boards of Health

Officer Dies Under Peculiar Circumstances

Des Moines reports Lieut William C Jolly of Co C 87th Infantry died Friday night at 619 Fourth Street in peculiar circumstances. Two women discussed in the case Lee Milter and Ruby Bresee live at the address and said he left at 4:30 pm then returned at 5 am ill. He grew worse and died before a doctor could arrive. Police conduct further inquiry as death is attributed to hemorrhage pending military authorities.

Des Moines William C. Jolly Co. C 87Th Infantry Camp Dodges Fourth Street Lee Milter Ruby Bresee Folly Sinotuse

Campaign expenses show Iowa race costs were low

State and central campaign filings reveal Gov. Harding spent 1534.80 for re election with 700 to the state Republican committee. Porter spent nothing. Democrats listed 15907.71 in expenses from 264100 in receipts. GOP candidates varied from 20 to 1615 dollars.Congressional and senatorial races show scattered figures with Steele 2279.80 and Kenyon 125. Keys 146.70.

Porter State Democratic Central Committee National Committee Iowa Democratic Club Charles A. Rawson Mol Uavner Frank Gaynor McClenehan Dwight N. Lewis Byron W. Praston Truman Stevens B. H. Hoyt EB. HK. Moore Congress Charles A. Kennedy Harry B. Hult Burton B. Sweet G. MN. Haugen J. W. Good CO. W. Ramsevert Cassius C, Dowell Horace M. Towner W.R. Green L. J. Dickinson W. D. Boies Tom J. Steele Eleventh United States William 8 Kenyon Charles D. Keys

Harry Christensen 18 Discharged At Camp Grant School

Harry Christensen of Black Hawk county, late member of the officers training school, was discharged at his request after serving in the officers' training program. He planned to return to work as an electrician in Waterloo and remarked that most trainees accepted discharge when given the option. Christensen left Black Hawk last September and spoke at the Hummel hole about the training and its value. Statehood for Tawali was reportedly to be sought in the next Congress session according to a territorial delegate.

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Luxemburg Demands Abduction? Grand Duchess Quit Throne

The people and parliament of Luxemburg reportedly demand the abdication of Grand Duchess Maria Adelaide amid German intrigue rumors. The Liberal party seeks a republic with possible annexation by France. the grand duchess would abdicate if a majority supports a republican government. Des Moines Register notes Christmas ahead after Thanksgiving.

Luxemburg Maria Adelaide Liberal Party France

Plans for Iowa Falls Soldier Sailor Memorial

Public meeting led by G A Westbury considers memorials for Iowa Falls veterans. A committee of local figures will study options including a memorial building arch gymnasium chimes and a handstand with Archert Pedicord aiding design. Next meeting set for Wednesday to decide funding and submit a preferred plan to residents.

Tows Malls Towa Falls Placc G .A. Westbury LL. Hollister Jones S.J. Osgood C. 1. Bur- Hingame J. O. Ellsworth J. O. Gregg Y. A. Nichols FE. Foster Rmuniei Elsworth College Estes Park Archert W. L. Pedicord Washington Jage

Iowa Falls Pastor Shares War Experiences From France

Rev Emanuel of the Christian church spoke at a vesper in Iowa Falls recounting nine months with the Y M C A in France. He described hardships and sacrifices of French people and American soldiers, noting his multilingual service and the audience’s keen interest.

Iowa Falls jEmanuel Christian Church Ramrance Bette Zone Emanuel France

S. S. S. Blood Purifier Promises Clear Skin Remedies

Advertises S. S. S as a blood purifier that reaches the skin disorders from within. Claims purifies the blood to remove germs causing eczema tetter boils and other eruptions and urges readers to write Swift Specific Co. Atlanta Ga for medical advice and free literature.

Swift Specific Co Swift Laboratory Atlanta

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