Berlin Admits Arabia Sunk Unwarned
The German note of May 1916 is cited in a continued page one report as admitting the liner Arabia was sunk without warning. The U.S. State Department’s stance remains unsettled with Secretary Lansing declining comment. If Arabia was a transport, the sinking may be deemed justified. if the commander erred, a serious issue for Washington arises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
State Department
Lansing
Germany
Sussex
Morning Classes Highlight Winter Conference Offerings
The winter conference of the Young Women's Christian Association features morning sessions led by Rev. W. H. Beachler and Mrs. Katharine Willard Eddy on Christian convictions and personal evangelism. Afternoon activities include a round table with High School Girls, while evening talks cover Safety Construction and travel experiences in South America. The sessions are open to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Beachler
Katherine Willard Eddy
Young Women's Christian Association
Canals Urged as Relief for Congested Railroads
Joy Morton of Chicago told the national rivers and harbors congress that canals supplement railroads not compete with them. He argued rail lines are overloaded with low class freight and that waterways could relieve choking terminals and improve shipment efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Joy Morton
Chicago
National Rivers and Harbors Congress
Champion steer sells at 1.73 a lb in Chicago
California favorite wins the grand steer championship at the International Livestock Exposition in Chicago and sells for 1960 to a Detroit packing firm at a declared record price per pound of 1.76. proceeds go to UC agricultural department. Also notice supper at Central Christian church bazaar and Leavitt Johnson Trust receipts and assets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
California
Detroit
University of California
Agricultural Department
Local notes from Raymond area mix of births and visits
Raymond notes residents visit Waterloo and Los Angeles plans. Edith Rudel hosts class Friday evening. Walter Douglass and Earl Cotton head to Los Angeles for winter. Mrs. Miranda Bandfield visits Parker family. farewell party for F S Lufkin with gift from Methodist ladies. Glen Posner family travels to La Porte City. Mrs Poyner to live with Jane McShane. Central Christian church bazar Friday for aprons and Christmas gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Douglass
Los Angeles
Cal
aLr
Douglass
Ellery Douglass
Cor. Hall
Minnesota
Smithvitle
Miranda Bandfield
Waterlon
Parker
Alice Jonzing
Lufkin
Here
Bower
Lutkin
Ladies’ Aid Society
Methodist Church
Raymond
The Head of the House and the Tyrant Wife
A home scene unfolds as Mrs. Bumbleton recalls a tyrant husband and a strong willed daughter. The mother laments being a poor man’s wife while the daughter defies traditional control. Mr Bumbleton interrupts to demand tasks done, then yields to family harmony at dinner. A final line notes want ads in the Evening Courier and Reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha
Wiss
Wil
Bumbleton
Amelia
Henry
Henny
Abe
Lil
Nmbleton
Roumanians in retreat along entire front
News from the eastern front reports Roumanians retreating along the entire line amid heavy fighting. Paris expresses sorrow at Bucharest’s fall and calls for renewed Allied action. In Volhynia Teutonic forces advance near Lutsk as Russian attacks to retake ground fail. Verdun sees German troops seize Hill 304 trench positions. Bulgarian forces repel a British assault in the Struma sector. A local financial notice profiles the Waterloo Loan & Trust Co with assets and deposits disclosed. Community note: Central Christian church bazaar Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Maurice
British War Office
Associated Press
Paris
Dac
Bucharest
Volhynia
Berlin
Sayville
Lutsk
Verdun
Haight
War Office
Struma
Coroa
La Porte City News and Notes items December snippets
La Porte City reports a December social and personal notices mix. A Thanksgiving day ceremony united Miss Alice Bagenstog and Harry Edwil amid family dinner at the bride’s home. the couple plan for a new home in Waterloo. Community events include Trowel lodge officers elected and visits from relatives, plus multiple residents traveling, visiting, or relocating to towns such as Ogive, Waterloo, and Fargo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Porte City
Joh. Boozer
Alice Bagen- Bros
Frank Bagenstog
Harry Edwil
Edwil
Edsil
Waterloo
Fafavacce
Trowel Lodge
A. FP
A. AI
Joége Rooms
W. M
John C. Page
Irk Richarda
J. W
Geen Nmcktrryher
F. E. Lehmen
B.S. Genung
B. Gingrich
F. Gay
Roland
Ervin Foster
Mfr
Land Airs
Duke Foster
Mt. Auburn
Ogivie
Minn
R. A. Parkins
C. B. Gingrich
Minnesota
B. Sudmy
S. A. Oren
Lewistown
Indianola
H. B. Ingram
Cedar Rapids
C. A. Brust
Nina Kane
Atlantic City
X. J
Penn Hell
Chambershore
Carlisle
Bellevue
New York City
Eliza Webster
Ray Anton
Edtator Hoys
BrowneeMe
Tex
WR. C
Exer
C. P. Halley
Walnut Street
Fargo
N. D
Local residents bid farewell as couple travel by car
The item notes neighbors bidding farewell to a couple traveling Thursday morning by auto, MP, and Mrs Batley, who have many friends in the city who wish them well. Jacob Tilthalm, previously threatened, has improved and can sit up part of the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos
Batley
Jacob Tilthalm
Primi Monta
Waverly Notes Local Socials And Obituary Report
Waverly continues with hospital news, nurse training moves, and a social gathering for the high school faculty and guests. An obituary for Mrs. Wors. Sohn Tegtmeier notes her birth in 1836, marriage in 1864, two children, and survivals, with details of residence and church ties.
Local Obituaries and Small Town Notes from Nashua Area
Mrs. Sohn Prim died at her home seven miles west of town on Thanksgiving day after months of illness. She is survived by husband and children. funeral held at Eldora. James Norton, long ill, is recovering. James T. Holcomb, longtime Nashua resident, died after a long illness from Bright's disease. born Oct 2, 1837 in Ohio, served in Co. C, Second Wisconsin Infantry and Sherman’s march. Survived by widow, three sons, one daughter. Mrs. J. W. Tin injured by a broken ankle in a fall. Thirty‑third wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Lt. GC Goodale celebrated by friends. Carolyn Johnson leaves Nashua to open millinery business in Waverly with Christine Brinkman. George Nemmers and Ceril Shut arrested for alleged coal theft from Nashua School property. case before Mayor Scoteard with fines. Rumor on Noyelle’s sale, Med Hat ownership, and public access to the ring room. A. D. Teamay buys farm of Rimar Tracy outside Nashua. Ernest Lehman farm added to estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred
C. Thatcher
Alsy Kathergne McGinn
Cedar Valley Hospital
Charles City
Waverly
Atercy Hospital
Mecaien
Waltemnate
Hansen Rund
Marsy Hospital
J. G. Lavor Tate
Chica
Connactlar
Faly
Kate Munchett
Ray Hauchett
Mitchellvile
Ellen Sparks
Seattle
Wash
Sparks
Misa Ellen Thoman
Paul Davis Dry Goods
Tett ‘Puesday
Cedar Falls
State Teachers College
Corn Belt Telephone Company
Han
Own Telephone Co
Chengs
Ward
Hugo Weyrauch
Sterling, I
Weyrauch
Waverly High School
Long Tublay
Asveral
Mary McDonald
Bem
Meridan
Japan
Aliss Rose Moonsy
Ottumwa
Yobu
B. R. Grettley
Bot Springs
S. D
C. E. Hinds
Waterloo
Kendall
Wors. Sohn Togtmeter
Warren Township
Braemar County
Éiad
John A. Tegtmelar
Charles
Mary Kohegen
Germany
Deppesed
Reinbeck
Lucinda Remick
Los Angeles
Cal
Asren
Tegtmeier
Wnashus
Sohn Prim
Anes
Eldora
James Norton
James T. Holcomb
Bright
Reiling
Ohio
Walworth
Wis
Co. C
Second Wisconsin Infantry
Sherman Jon
Washington
Snna
Strimson
J. W. Tin
Ana
GC. Goodale
Carolyn Johnson
Ness
Christine Brinkman
George Nemmers
Ceril
Nashua
Marshal Smith
Cnn
Tellamy
Scoteard
Te Noyelle
A. D. Teamay
Rimar Tracy
Ernest Lehman
Local notices and obituaries from Allison area
A storm of small town items describes social visits, housewarmings, and patient travels. Mrs Weller, daughter Mumle, and families gather at Vuln Beach. Mr and Mrs Nowak Davis celebrated a recent wedding moving to a new home. Various locals travel to Cedar Rapids, Chicago, and Sigourney for business, relatives, or exam. The body of Whealer Wotater, former resident, is brought back for funeral at Allison Evangelical church with late services and local memorials. A local Sunday school event, organizational meetings, and the sale by W. Austin at Oak Glen raise funds, as residents contemplate winter plans and health concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waverly
Mra
Weller
Mumle
Will
Vuln Beach
Percy Crster
Cedar Rapids
Nowak Davis
Ats UC
Ali
Pavia
Dumont Dumont
Dee toMra
Barah Login
Eva
Dow Moines
Fred Sorensen
Cmteaga
Myra
Sorensen
Cedar Ialia
Shomas Lena
Mitanions
Momiy
Anne
Enon Penitegram
Misa Noller
Sigourney
Wit
Con Rove
Hardy Phuestley
Rege Negt Tor
Misa Mlranca Sine
Russell
Tridas
Waterlon
Whealer Wotater
Aredala
Rampton
Mia
Joe Carherey
Webster
Kent
Mrr. Cawelli
Harlan
Wic
William Tekelberg
Mora Roeckermorer
Rank Schuler
George Schuler
Areck Nate
Austin Hald
Oak Glen
Austr
William Austin
Aplington
W. 5
Wlorida
Dunkerton Council buys chemical for city fire fighting
At Monday night meeting Dunkerton council purchased a standard chemical engine for city fire fighting. George Monos expects to move his family to Waterloo soon for work. A new bridge east of town is open. Revival meetings are in progress at the Baptist church conducted by Rev. Moorn of Waterloo. John Tough case witness list includes J Alurighh C Dewald and James Dunkerton. Gravel pit fence and gate security updated. New local butcher Fred Robinson of Stewartville arrives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunkerton
Elty
George Monos
Waterloo
A. Brash
Wits Suntay
Wapsle
Louis Brown
Sours
H. R. Gartner
H. E B. Bush
Fred Robinnon
Stewartaville
Minn
Mr. Baumegardner
Towa
New Hartford Births and Local Notices Dec 7
New Hartford on December 7 reports the birth of a girl to Mr. and Mrs. Willis Petersen. A girl arrived Saturday morning for Mr. and Mrs. Fred Saul. Mrs. Clara Humppertz and daughter visit relatives in town. William Gewiman of Minnesota plans a visit to Miss Gowman. Beaver Lodge No. 472 ALF and A.M. elected officers on December 5 with J. G. Ramsay as secretary and treasurers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Hartford
Willis Petersen
R. Harmon
Kla Jpons
A. N. Harmon
Hampton
H. F. Harmon
Hubbard
Fred Saul
Clara Tlunpertz
Tuevmearl No OM
J. Pol
William Gewiman
Minnesota
Missna
Tra Gowman
Beaver
Alf
A. My
O. F. Chane
C. . McVeny
Wee
Fa. Piteta
J. G. Ramsay
Phe
Orchard visits Chicago and family gatherings noted
Orchard and family visited Chicago last week returning Monday. Miss Mary Lewis received a substantial birthday surprise at her north Iowa home with many friends helping celebrate. John McLe w and family traveled Friday, returning Monday. Mrs William Gays spent a week with relatives. Miss Mabel Blaamfete and Carl Uiaherorn were mentioned among local names amid various family events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mimk
TMLFT
Mit
Selfort
Stayntes
Minn
Mon
Mitchrell Mitchell
W. Bennett
Charlotte Sprague
Orchard
Mina Gladys King
Grand Mandowa
Te. Aldrich
N. P
King
Ténho
Nela Larson
Chicago
Lawis Sedincok
Local residents enjoy holiday visits and town news
Numerous residents traveled or hosted gatherings over Thanksgiving week. Attendees included Christ Schott and family visiting Schultz home, Dr. Harmon with iktlenda at Lyle, and many relatives in dependence. A funeral was held at Kinger church, and a young couple wed with plans for homekeeping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Readlyn Alimillyn
Doc
T—Moustw
Rad Varina
Ad Stumm
Tupalay J
Mefrath
Minn
Christ Schott
Funtty
Nothay
Nina
Schultz
D. W. Harmon Spant
Iktlenda
Lyle
Milne
Mire
F. Ta Serta
Arn
Raymund Klamp
Lil
Rudolph Medt
Allas
Otto Meyar
North Dake
Younrk
Mastlord
Elma
Josie
John Moyer
Buck
Crook
John Maurer
Frank Maurer
Amos
Chicago
Paine
Classified Ads For Sale And Help Wanted Briefly
Want ads note items for sale including a two wheel baby cart in good condition with a phone contact 6606. Also seeks a teamster to haul coal in WK Hance area, contact 2052 Black.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eale
One & Foot
Teamsters
Haulcosl
Hance
Railway Timetables for Frat Bounds and City Routes
Railway timetables show departures and arrivals for Dubuque Chicago Fort Dodge Omaha and Minneapolis routes. Listings include local limited express and daily except Sunday services routed through Union Depot and Chicago East and West sides with multiple intermediate stops and connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Depot
Twin C
Twin City
C & Twin Baat
Union Gabon
Delwale
Pat
Ricaga St
Bra
Khane Aide
Chicago
Lta- Bonth
Bourne
Dew
Kensay City
Pio
Fragmented Rail Schedule Snippet Across Iowa Cities
Readable parts show a chaotic rail timetable with routes between Minneapolis, St Paul, Albert Lea, Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Chicago, and Waterloo. Partial times like 12:40 ats and 7:30 am hint at a broad network including connections to St Louis, Kansas City, and Dubuque areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Paul Auinneapolis
Gr Paul -Albert Lea
Tivin Cithas Mal
Cca
Freien
Shell ‘Tock
South Bouna Sea
Burlington
St Loule
Cedar Rapids
Connection
SC Louis
Kansas City
Pru
Davenport
Chicago
Loral Freleht
Waverly D'vivion
Waverly
Waterloo
Cieverly
Bra
Rom
Lovat
Staeees
Ain
Himite
Catia
Isham
Ettalte
Umber
Vatariog
Wilhelms
Taocal
Wanted-Remember and household help ad in scattered note
Classified page fragment seeking a 10 year old helper for store work with promise of learning business and steady home, plus an Intelligent Woman seeking quiet home to do homework in small family. Also listings for rooming, housekeeping, bale notices, auction notices, and a long District Court land notice involving Martha Thom, George Brown, and multiple heirs in Black Hawk County Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Poterwon
Louel Park
Wilhelm
Addraas
Phoun
Anofon House
Lesa Urduy
Tromenhauser
Ny Notas
District Court
Black Hawk County
Black Hawk County, State of Town, Sa Taine Wary Rearm, 1917, Ortinal Nottes
George
de Radhead
Yat Porte City
Black Hawk Dounty Loewa
Inna
Barah McFawyen
Adyen
John Olds
Otis
Ctv
Mary Burros
Burgos
Mary Gurgess
Lurgéesy
Hoira
Abova
Abuve
Ole
Binge Flunk
Phunusa
Plututitr
Martha Thom
Fea Simpla Af
Lmwic
Iowa
Porto City
Lowe
George Brown
Bartha Tram
Enid
Marisoo
Borah McFadyen
Sarah McFadyen
Ingie
Waterloo region bank balance sheet 1916 annual statement
A scanned balance sheet for Waterloo Loan & Trust Co. Iowa shows assets including bills and bonds, real estate and personal property values, capital stock, deposits, and profits. The document records figures as of December 1 1916 with signatures of President Ben J Howrey and Cashier E H Wyant, and notary Pearl Heath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Black Awk
Emmetta Johnson
G. Tt. Davis
Abaya
Emmons Johnson
BR. Davis
C. R. Davis
Belle H. Hough
Black Hawk County
Waterloo Loan & Trust Co
Waterloo
Towa
Black Hawk
Coe Ailplete Rolls
State of
Blackhtawk County
Benj. J. Howrey
E. H. Wyatt
Ben J. Howrey
H. Wyant
Cashter
Ben 3. Bowray
E. H. Wyant
Also Mentioned on This Page
Arabia
Central Christian Church Bazar
L.& J. Trust Company
Leavitt & Johnson Trust Company
Auditor of State
Albert Batley
G. M Parker
Lynn Smith
Martynn
V. A. Zelthoetter
Edith Rudel
Central Christian Church
Evening Courier
Waterloo Loan & Trust Company
Misa
Mabel Blaamfete
Carl Uiaherorn
Net
Dubuque
Debgue
Bort Dodge
Omaha
Omaka
Expresa
Malstone Chey
Port Dodge
Dubuque Worth Mound
Eccel
Albert Lea
Ewin
Albert Lem Wee
Minneapolia Dam
Ocal Iron
Albert Dep 'Dally
A. Ww
North Bonne
Nish Prt
Cedar Fatte
Lass
Clarissa Olde
Mary
Burges
Clarissa Olds
Zaid
John Olde
Stary Burges
Shore
Mary Buresx
John Burgess
Mary Sturget
Olds
Mary Borge
Plaintif
Rozelle
J. G. Rostall
Joe Rosette
J. B. Rogzell
Gald Resi
Anid
Chet
Martha Triem
Black, Hawk County
Yeely & Feely
Chas. W. Mullan
Waterloo Sren Nx Courier
Fred
Petit
Letorie
Johnson
Thia Bank
Westmonta
Heal Estate
Total Assets
Swiabtattes
Moses Frank E. L. Johnson
Pearl Heath
SBAL
A. M. Place
J. Bighmay
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