Y W C A War Fund Surpasses Five Thousand in Waterloo
The Y W C A war work council reports $5,382.12 in contributions and pledges for women’s work in Waterloo. West High School girls raised $55 on their first day, boosting their total to $365. East High contributed $310. Business girls added $1,139.55. Team totals list several contributors, with the overall women’s committee total at $3,877.57. An investigator’s note on bread service during meatless day is included.
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East High School
West High
Brusie
Gilley
Weekly
Miss Cole
Baker
Miss Behrens
Lumry
Miss Barnes
Jobe
C. F. Altstadt
Itam
Food Conservation Campaign Targets Violators
Conservation agents report all violations of the national food conservation program. The label slacker will be used for noncompliers. In the past week inspectors visited the city to observe the voluntary program and its effect on conserving the food supply. Many traveling salesmen carry cards showing they have been empowered by the food administration.
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Food Administration
Chicken Joe Campbell Seeks Supreme Court Review
Chicago briefs filed in Springfield request Supreme Court review of the Joliet murder case of Odette Allen wife of the former warden. Campbell awaiting execution at Joliet penitentiary since June 20 1915. He has received five reprieves four from Gov Dunne and one from Gov Lowden.
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Chicago
Upreme
Springfield
Chicken Joe" Campbell
Odette Allen
Joliet Penitentiary
Campbell
Dunne
Lowden
Hood's Sarsaparilla and Peptiron Ad
The advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla and Peptiron as a combined treatment for impure blood and weak nerves. It claims purer blood, stronger nerves, and overall systemic improvement, with Hood's Pills as a gentle laxative option.
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Hood
Christmas Spirit Takes Full Sway in City's Stores
War era shoppers flood Waterloo shops as snow nears. Stores report brisk holiday demand with nonessentials cut from displays. Merchants anticipate sales exceeding last year with October and November up 45 percent. 14 shopping days remain before Christmas as citizens back government efforts.
Oriental Girls in Fair Little Show at Waterloo Theatre
Review of the Waterloo theatre burlesque by Oriental girls titled Oriental Girls in Fair Little Show. The three act musical melange included novelties like a pony race camouflaged automobiles and a burlesque jazz band. The chorus wore fine costumes and the Star Spangled Banner and manual of arms drew strong response. In San Juan Puerto Rico a report notes many war service entrants are physically fit with about 40 percent passing after three days of exams.
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Waterloo Theatre
San Juan
P. R
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