Millions for defense to be sought by Congress next winter
Washington estimates for 1918 defense total about 757.6 million, with Army requests rising to 373.1 million and Navy at 379.2 million. Panama canal fortifications get 5.36 million, aviation 2 million more, and additional funds cover guards, reserves, and coastal defenses as the Navy plans shipbuilding and yard expansion.
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Washington, D. C
Army
Navy
Congress
House Naval Committee
War Department
Panama Canal
National Guard
Naval
Houseé Naval Committee
Naval Yards
Navy’ Yard
Rear Admiral Helm
New York
Norfolk
San Francisco
Bary Yards
Coastwide Egg Boycott Starts In Portland Women Bar Eggs
Portland women began the first organized boycott on the Pacific coast, banning eggs as a household staple after a mass meeting of women’s clubs. In Cleveland, housewives launched a six week butter boycott led by the Two Men’s Civic Association to push prices down.
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Portland
Ore
Pacific Coast
Cleveland, O
Cleveland Housewives Today
Twomen's Civic Association
Rare book prize finds its way to Bucks County
A 1587 Conquista de Nouva Estana by Antonio de Solis was found among old books donated to the Bucks County Historical Society in Philadelphia. The donor remains unidentified. A copy recently sold in London for 15000 dollars. Archbold in New Jersey remains stable after surgery for appendicitis. O Connor injured in fall at lumber yard, suffering a compound fracture and hospital care.
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Philadelphia
Antonio de Solis
Bucks County Historical Society
Warren S. Ely
London
T. J. O'Connell
Girom
O'Connell
Mr. O'Connell
St. Francis Hospital
Every Member Campaign Ends Flying Squadron Set Tomorrow
The chamber of commerce drive ends tonight with new members and a flying squadron ready to canvass tomorrow. Secretary Herman C. Miller says the annual meeting Friday will wrap up the campaign, elect officers, and feature a smoker. Reservations for the football banquet at Hotel Rosasell Lamson are urged by mail to 2034 Syndicate Building.
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Chamber of Commerce
Thoroly
Herman C. Miller
Miller
Rosasell-Lamson
Syndicate Building
Prank Kistner Funeral Fills Central Church
Funeral for Frank Kistner from Central Christian to Elmwood cemetery drew a full church. Rev. G D Serrill and Rev. Frank W Court officiated with W A Co and G A R military rites and Sons of Veterans escorting to the cemetery. Pallbearers named.
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Prank Kistner
Frank Kistner
Central Christian Church
Elmwood Cemetery
G. D. Serrill
Frank W. Court
First Methodist Episcopal Church
W. A. Co
Sons of Veterans
Grand Army
J. E. Barrett
Wm. Reisnifer
R. M. Dewey
John Averill
I. F. Reinhart
Eli Swank
$32,000,000 For Rivers and Harbors Asked of Congress
Washington lists a 1918 appropriation request of 22,136,063 for river and harbor improvements and maintenance. The plan reduces funding by about 10 million from the prior year and prioritizes Mississippi and Ohio rivers and New York harbor. Specific allocations include Mississippi 10,552,000 Ohio 5,009,000 Delaware 2,150,000 Columbia 1,355,090 Missouri 1,085,000 Hudson 375,000 New York harbor 900,500.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
New York
Chief of Engineers of
Army
Mississippi River
Ohio River
Delaware River
Columbia River
Missouri
Hadson River
New York Harbor
Justice Clarke Hands Down First Opinion
Associate Justice Clarke of the Supreme Court issued his first opinion holding that under the 16 hour law for railroad men a failure to report instances of excessive service, if not in bad faith, does not render the railroad liable to a $100 daily penalty. The court affirmed the dismissal of a government suit against the Northern Pacific Railway for penalties.
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Washington, D. C
Clarke
Supreme Court Today
Northern Pacific Railway
Coat Sale Ad Promises Half Price on 200 Coats
The advertisement claims one half price on 200 coats from New York's best takers. Wil helm's Coat Sale invites customers to see the discounted selections with a note on recent temperatures and meteorological data for context.
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New York
Wilhelm
Dairy Industry Revived in East Farmers Move For Cheaper Land
Western Farmers Are Coming East To Buy Land For Dairying Says Holstein Friesian World Official Frank Price of Syracuse and H E Colby, Waterloo manager. Price notes New York dairy growth due to proximity to markets while praising western farming methods and the appeal of cheaper eastern land. Iowa seen as a leading dairy state and the Dairy Cattle Congress is a major event.
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Frank T. Price
Syracuse
N. x
Waterloo
H. E. Colby
Price
Mr. Pring
East
New York
West
Iowa
Dairy Cattle Congress
Owen to Propose Election Inquiry
Senator Owen of Oklahoma, a Democrat, to lead a drive for a new corrupt practices act will introduce a joint resolution tomorrow calling for an inquiry into expenditures of all political parties in the last national campaign. The measure provides immunity for witnesses and penalties for perjury.
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Washington, D. C
Owen
Oklahoma
Wll
perjJary
Reconstruction After the War energizes Twin City ministerial meeting
Waterloo Cedar Falls ministers gathered at the Y M C A for a Twin City Ministerial Association session. Rev J W Holland of Cedar Falls outlined a general rehabilitation outlook postwar rather than religious effects. A March simultaneous evangelistic campaign was proposed with committees named and publicity plans to follow. An invitation was extended to Rev Frederick Taylor of Indianapolis to speak in January about Indianapolis campaigns backing the nationwide effort.
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Waterloo
Cedar Falls
Twin City
J. W. Holland
Methodist Church
Mr. Holland
Frederick Taylor
Indianapolis
United States
Taylor
Innovation at Christ Episcopal church processions
At Christ Episcopal church Sunday morning a large American flag led the processional and recessional with a 10-strong choir vested, as an additional hymn filled service impression. A Gay and staff will stand in the church as a Thanksgiving gift with a permanent placement. Weddding anniversary at 241 Jackson street celebrated by relatives, including five Church members, Rev H Prekel officiating. The Myerses marked 25 years of marriage with a plenic supper and gifts. Mrs Britzman and family attended. George J Zopf of Waterloo plans marriage to Ruby Trombaugh, 29, with residence to be at Fifth street west after January.
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Christ Episcopal Church
Selver
O. M. Myers
Jackson Street
Ref
A. M. Shaffer
Venter
Luth Eeial
Lydia Myers
Fred Myers
H. Prekel
German Lutheran Church
Myers
Waterloo
Charles Britzman
Raymond
Zopf-Trombatge
George J. Zopf
Ruby Trombaugh
Zopf
Cai Miller Drug Store
Jan
Fifth Street West
Marines Battle with Dominicans Wounds Reported
Washington reports that in clashes at Macoris on November 29 American marines and local natives suffered casualties on both sides with Dominicans bearing the heaviest losses. Capt. Kobe reported two Americans killed and few marines injured as U.S. forces invested Macoris and disarmed locals under newly proclaimed military rule.
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Washington
D. C
Santo O
Mingo
Navy Department
Kcubod
Hatt
Santo Domingo
Macoris
Alienists Called in Smith Murder Case
Centerville reports the third week of the trial of Frank Smith for the murder of his cousin Mrs. Allee Gerlach. Defense plans to call alienists to support the insanity defense as the case likely runs through this week and into part of next.
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Smith
Centerville
Frank Smith
Allee Gerlach
High Court Upholds Town Butterfat Law
The U S Supreme Court upheld Iowa and Pennsylvania butterfat standards for cream as constitutional, rejecting claims of arbitrary police power. The ruling advised by the National Association of Ice Cream Manufacturers could affect the ice cream industry nationwide and more than 30 states with similar statutes.
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Washington, D. C
Iowa
Pennsylvania
Supreme Court
Alltho
National Association of Ice Cream Manufacturers
Women Object to Home Army Bills in Berlin Protest
London news service reports a Berlin panic after the home army bill passed, with women servants and wives of soldiers gathering outside Charlottenburg town hall to denounce provisions, demand bread and two days' leave for soldiers, and call for peace.
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London
Home Army
Berlin
Amsterdam
Exchange Telegraph Co
Charlottenburg Town Hall
Supreme Court upholds rail rate split favoring coast ports
In Washington DC, December, the Supreme Court sustained ICC orders allowing railroads to grant lower transcontinental freight rates to San Francisco Oakland Portland Seattle and other ocean ports while denying the inland cities of Sacramento Stockton San Jose and Santa Clara California.
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Washington, D. C
Interstate Commerce Commission
San Francisco
Oakland
Portland
Seattle
Sacramento
Stockton
San Jose
Santa Clara
Cal
Supreme Court
Danderine Ad Promises Dandruff Cure and Hair Retention
An advertisement claims dandruff causes feverish scalp irritation and hair loss. It promotes a 26 cent bottle of Danderine to rub into the scalp, promising hair stopping loss and removal of dandruff after a few applications.
California Syrup of Figs Ad Promotes Child Health
An advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a gentle liver and bowel cleanser for children and adults. It claims the product cures stomach, liver, and bowels issues, restores energy, and prompts playful behavior by cleansing foul waste from the bowels.
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California
California Fig Syrup Company
Pay-Up Week Boosts Settlements Across Towns
Pay-Up Week launches with strong local and out of town response as dozens line up and dozens remit debts. A local firm reports over one thousand dollars collected last week, while other businesses note hundreds from nearby accounts. Grocers, contractors and individuals join in, aiming to clear the credit atmosphere by next Saturday. The Dollar Voucher campaign by the Commercial Club backs the effort, urging personal responsibility to sustain the push.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club
Rotarians Hear Future-Proofing Talks on Trades
Waterloo Rotary members heard a quartet of speakers including Joh Rath Gaetan Kuntley George Liehty and R Lumry discuss future economic conditions. They warned farmers to consider cattle feeding and market quality, noted steel and hardware markets face tight supply, and urged protective measures for the pendulum swing of prices. A Monday meeting day was retained and Arch Olumpic of Cleveland was invited for Jan 13./cards of thanks follow.
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Joh Rath
iGaetan Kuntley
George Liehty
R. Lumry
Fach
Mr. Huth
Cott P
Huntley Rald
Arch Olumpic
Cleveland
International Rotary
Waterloo
District 1
Sioux City
Kistner Family Acknowledges Deep Condolences
In sincere thanks the family of Frank Kistner expresses gratitude for the many lovely Coral tributes and kind sympathies shown during their bereavement. Mr and Mrs C White, John W Kistner, Anna M Kistner, Jessie D Kistner, and Mr and Mrs El F extend appreciation for support received.
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Frank Kistner
C. White
John WH. Kistner
Anna M. Kistner
Jussis D. Kistner
EL F
Vincol remedy praised for bronchial asthma cure
A Waterloo testimonial attributes a dramatic asthma cure to Vincl, recounting years of suffering and inability to lie down. The letter claims Vincl is a constitutional remedy with beef and cod Hvar peptones and other ingredients that strengthen the system and expel the disease, endorsed by local druggists Wangler Bros. Co and J. Miller.
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Vingl
Waterloo
Miden
Chie
Willisville
Vinci
John H. Gondet
Fhi
Wangler Bros. Co. Druggists
J. Miller
Towa
Thank you for the kindness after my mother’s death
I thank those who assisted during my mother Maud HE Brown illness and death. I appreciate floral gifts and sympathy, especially from my schoolmate Walter Brown.
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Maud He, Brown
Walter Brown
Local Want Ads Offer Rooms And Jobs Nearby
Miscellaneous help wanted and rental notices from a local paper listing furnished housekeeping rooms near the station, a single housekeeping room for rent, a long table and corner register needed, and various sales and office job opportunities at local businesses including Charles B. White & Co and Cedar Valley Cigar Co.
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Lane Nose
Atrécot
Moen Boelicitare
Metropole Hotel
B. Natovich
Charles B. White & Co
I Water Street
Fitin
Stewart Simmons
Dresser
Stewart-Simmons Press
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W. CO. Haines
W. C. Haines
Town City
Oakdale
Haines
Police Department of
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Morley
Harold
Mason City
Ernest
Wash
Eva Olmstead
Naomi
Lesbe Tjaden
Matta
Mont
Baby O'Brien
John O’brien
Studen Avenue
B. P. Rohiman
Calgary
Justice Clarke
Buchanan Optical Co
Wolstein
U.S
High Court
Bustadn
Saxot Sawe
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