Allies Take Over Part of Italian Fighting Front
Allied forces have moved into portions of the Italian front between Lake Garda and the Adriatic, with British troops along the upper Piave and French positions undisclosed. Italian defenses at Asiago held, hindering German infantry efforts, while artillery and aerial attacks continued along the Piave and Brenta. In France, front activity was limited to Cambrai and Ypres areas with raids near Lens and Verdun’s Meuse bank tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Garda
Adriatic
Piave
Asiago
Brenta
France
Cambra
Ypres
Cambrai Front
Lens
Bezonyaux
Verdun
London
la Bassee
Kletillebeke
Tess
Paris
Meuse
Chambrettes
Carbeny
Boy Steals But Loses His Loot Through the Police
Almanac style item notes Wendell Phelps kept only clothing stolen over the past weekend while the rest was recovered or seized. A series of thefts include trousers from an employment office, an overcoat from J P Murphy, and an overcoat from Waterloo gas engine factory. Alfred Maynard was arrested after writing a $5 no funds check drawn on Farmers Bank of Voorhies. A cold team was cared for by police after hours in the open. Henry Hagerman reported an overcoat stolen from a restaurant. An auto and street car collided at Lafayette and Eleventh streets Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wendell Phelps
J. P. Murphy
Wnable
Waterloo
Sam Johnson
Thirteenth Street West
Alfred Maynard
Hummel Hotel
Farmers’ Bank of
Henrys Hagerman
Cottage Street
Dr. J. £. Ridenour
Tafayette
Fort Smith Hit by General Strike Paralyzing Industry
Fort Smith Arkansas reports widespread disruption as the central trades and labor assembly strike paralyzes local industry and several county coal mines. Power shortages stall electric machinery and halt presses, with hopes for federal fuel administrator intervention to restore power and light.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Smith
Ark
Central Trades and Labor
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
Guaranteed 8 Percent Secured Stock Offer in Waterloo
An advertisement touts 8 percent guaranteed, fully secured stock from a company with 50 years in business. It promises absolute safety backed by hundred cent dollars and claims a small Waterloo allotment is available to qualified applicants through Mr. Council at the Russell-Lamson Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Insurance Rates Seen Rising on January First 1918
Insurance rates are expected to advance on January 1 1918 due to war tax pressures and higher overhead costs. The Iowa Manufacturers Fire Insurance company reports a 160 dollar November payment to the government as agencies prepare for increases across workers compensation public general elevator druggists teams and other liability lines. Glazing glass rates will rise to manual quotations for sizes over 100 inches, and automobile fire rate increases are anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hermann Miller
Lowa
Iowa Manufacturers’ Fire Insurance Company
Injunction Prevents Condemnation of Bank Holdings
A jury of appraisers in the matter of property abutting the west bank of the river between Fifth and Bridge streets filed its report Saturday in the office of County Recorder Jennie Bird. Damages fixed for Wenzel Friedl and Katharyna Friedl totaled 1 530 and 645 square feet with $150 awarded. 3 090 square feet involved in the Leavitt and Johnson National Bank suit was not appraised. Appraisers viewed the property September 17 1917. panel named August 28 1917. Jury members were George B. Green H. C. Martin BE. J. Peek EH. E. Petrie C. D. Becker and W. A. Hallowell. Cost of the appraisement was $48.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth
Bridge Streets
Jennie Bird
River Front Improvement Commission
Wenzel Friedl
Katherina Friedl
Leavitt & Johnson National Bank
George B. Green
H- C. Martin
BE. J. Peek
EH. E. Petrie
C. D. Becker
W. A. Hallowell
City Schools Consider One Month Winter Closure for Coal
A group of business men discussed closing city schools for one month during the holiday to conserve coal. No board action yet, but the suggestion may be raised at the next meeting. With coal scarce for 12 months and war industries needing fuel, extra midwinter vacation could replace Easter break and extend June dismissals if adopted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board , of Education
Licely
Evangelistic Drive by Laymen Opens at Walnuts Street Baptist
Frank Sage of Washington Iowa led the first evangelistic meeting at Walnuts Street Baptist under laymen direction. A large congregation attended the evening service with choir and orchestra. The new song hooks Praiseworthy will be introduced tonight. Services begin at 7 30 p m and the public is welcomed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Sage
Washington
Walnuts Street Baptist Church
Women Arrive for Suffrage Meeting in Washington
Washington report on the National Woman Suffrage Association forty ninth annual convention. Executive council today and a congressional conference tomorrow open proceedings with almost a thousand delegates including women officials from suffrage states. Conference to focus on the suffrage amendment in Congress. Also, a roof fire at 410 First Street East at 2:15 a.m. caused minor damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Executive Council
National Woman's Sufrage Association
Washington
Congress
First Street
Armistice Talks Between Roumania and Germany
December reports state a three month armistice between German and Roumanian forces on the Roumanian front, with Russian involvement. negotiations continue over troop transfers as Field Marshal von Mackensen mediates at Bucharest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
von Mackensen
Bucharest
Fokshani
Amsterdam
Vienna
Lokal Anzeiger
Berlin
Talso
Gerlin
Dniester River
Danube River
War Office
Public Recital in the Little Theatre Tomorrow at 3
The Brunswick Man Music company will give a free public recital in the Little Theatre at Jefferson and Fifth streets tomorrow at 3 pm. This first program in the new venue offers a rare chance to visit the hall. Soloists include Naneen Davis Harriett von Schuch and Helen Reed. The program features operatic and orchestral selections by Meyerbeer Tchaikowsky Kubelik Elman Gadski Pathe Orchestra and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunswick-Maan Music Company
Little Theatre
Jefferson
Fifth Streets
Community Drama League
New Theatre
Hitle Playhouse
Naneen Davis
Harriett von Schuch
Helen Reed
Robert la Diavle
Chorus of the Monks
Matte Wee
Meyerbeer
Tong
McDowell
Winter Vacation Prolonged for Fuel Conservation
Our Lady of Victory academy will gain an extra week of holiday for fuel saving. Public school boards took no action and most will keep to two weeks less playtime. St Marys high school won t extend dismissal due to resident sisters in the same building needing heat. First Congregational church held only Sunday school because of heating difficulties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Our Lady of Victory Academy
St. Mary's High School
First Congregational Church
Community club notices and fire alarm report
Announcements list Waterloo lodge No 105 ALF and AL M Tuesday at Masonic temple with officer elections and balloting. Royal Neighbors meet at IOOF hall for initiation and election. Sons of Veterans and auxiliary meet in Memorial hall for Cedar tent No 28 election and Macabees initiation. T W Ritchie impersonator at K of P hall for Pythian Sisters war fund. Fire department investigated overheated furnaces at 942 Lafayette and 325 Webster with no damage. Insurance pitch from Iowa Manufacturers Fire Insurance Co of Waterloo. Home roset, 622 Commercial. Telephone 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Alf
al M
Masonic Temple
Royal Neighbors
F. Hall
Commercial Street
Sons of Veterans and Auxiliary
Memorial Hall
Cedar Tent
The
Macccabees
Iowa Manufacturers Fire Insurance Company of
Waterlon
Rofset
Telephone
Deaths and funerals in River Oregon and local town
The obituaries note the death of Mrs AWJ Rodwillar of River Oregon and a service held at 2 30 p m from the family home on D South street with Rev A D Bough officiating and burial in Brimwood cemetery Also listed are infant deaths Baby Stibe and Baby Nielsen with services at local chapels and homes and burials at Elmwood and Fairview cemeteries respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MHS
Iwdamar
AW. J. Rodwillar
Tood River
Ore
Hoek Island
Baby Stibe
Baby Sum
Joseph Sum
Oneida Street
Belet
O'Keefe & Towns Chapel
Burin
Elmwood
Nielse
B.n. Nielsen
Columba Street
Fairview
Exemption Board to Classify Men by Questionnaires
Waterloo district exemption board outlines classification of registrants based on mailed questionnaires starting December 16. Registrants have seven days to answer. verdicts arrive by mail within four days after processing. appeals to district board must be within five days. Black Hawk County Bar to assign ten attorneys daily to aid registrants to reduce delays and errors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Harris
Waterloo Board
Thorey
Black Hawk
Rotary club hears on insurance business and stenotype teachers
Charles Young presented a paper on the insurance business at the weekly Rotary meeting in Hotel Russell Lamson. Austin Burt read a note from the international association about reserving rooms for the Kansas City convention next year, and B F Swisher spoke of Syracuse Rotary. A F Gates sought help to organize a stenotype teachers convention in Waterloo next spring. Burt attempted a monologue but abandoned it after a weak first joke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Young
Rotary Club
Hotel
Russell- Lamson
Young
Austin Burt
International Association
Kansas City
B. BF. Swisher
Ttotary Club
Syracuse
A. F. Gates
Waterloo
Brother Travels 1200 Miles to Aid Boy in Need
Relatives of Willard Calentine journeyed 1200 miles from South Point Ohio to Waterloo at the first rain after a telegram urged arrival. They found him under consideration for federal service and needing a caretaker for his car. The boy was escorted by Officer Tom Morris after relatives failed to sing him. He stayed at a local hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard Calentine
South Point
Waterloo
Tom Morris
George L. Smith Dies of Cancer in Minnesota
George L. Smith aged unknown of 224 Lomat Street died in Rochester Minnesota from cancer. He went there for treatment over a week ago accompanied by his wife. The body will arrive at 8 p.m. and be taken to O'Keefe Towne's mortuary pending funeral arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George L. Smith
Lomat Street
Roarchester
Minn
Smith
Rochester
O'Keefe & Towne
Marriage of Dickens Orlanto Thompson and Charis City
Dickens Orlanto Thompson and Charis City were married at 1st Hall on Tuesday evening November 11 for the benefit of the Pythian Sisters war fund. Marie G. Patenande of Chicago and T. W. Ritchie were noted as impersonator in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. Ritchie
K. of P. Hall
Pythian Sisters' War Fund
Dickens Orlanto R. Thompson
Charis City
Marie G. Patenande
Chicago
Pythian Sister’ War Fund
Many Freeze to Death in Ohio as Mercury Slumps
Cold snap across Ohio and Midwest brings multiple deaths and severe hardship. In Ohio reports cite three deaths in Cleveland and three in Springfield from freezing temperatures. The blizzard disrupts services and daily life across Mahoning valley with thousands suffering. Des Moines foresees ten below zero tonight after a day of record cold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Cleveland
Springfald
Statioad
Hatton
Youn
Youtgstown
Emul
Mahoning Valley
Chicago
Midwest
Siuod
Weather Bureau
Des Moines
War bars musician from citizenship
Ed Neaumeyer a clarinet player in the Majestic theatre orchestra must wait until peace to complete citizenship. An Austrian who served three years in the US Army he enlisted soon after arriving in 1911 he cannot file final papers now due to wartime rules and residency requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neaumeyer
Majestic Theatre
United States
Austria
Neumeyer
Waterton
Woman Killed as Kansas Home Burns in Ottumwa Fire
Ottumwa Ia Dec 10 Mrs Kessiah Wryatt was fatally burned and her son John 27 was less seriously burned when their home burned early today. The fire gutted the house with occupants awakened by flames and barely escaped before collapse. The woman is expected to die.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa
Kessiah Wryatt
John
Rome
3 Sammies Are Dead in France
Washington December 10 Gen Pershing reports three American soldiers died in France from natural causes Corporal Jay H H Marshall Albany New York Private Lyle R Rich Willow Creek Mississippi private Alvin Jackson engineers Na ta Miss continue died in service due to natural causes in the war effort
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
DE. C
Gen. Pershing
Jay HH. Marshall
En-Gineers
Albany
N. Y
Lyle BR. Rich
Medical Corps
Willow C Jackson W. ¥Gineers
Nala
Miss. Avin
Miss Hamilton to Speak at Chantauqia Meeting
Miss Meddies Hamilton will attend a social gathering of three Chantauqia circles tomorrow afternoon at Mrs Perry G Cowles home 942 Mullan Ave West. In the evening she will address a public lecture in Hotel Russell Larsson grill room on The Larger Democracy with no charge for admittance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meddies
Hamilton
Perry G. Cowles
Mullan Avenue
Russell Larsson
Grows Robust in West and Enlists in Army
Rowin V. Strayer of Waterloo has enlisted in San Francisco and was sent to Fort Riley to join the army medical division. He writes his mother, Mrs. Alice Strayer, that he gained 30 pounds since leaving, and that he passed the medical examination with flying colors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rowin V. Strayer
Waterloo
San Francisco
Cal
Fort Riley
Kan
Army Medical Division
Alice Strayer
First Street
Strayer
California
War Chest Contributions From Plymouth Congregation Sunday School
The Sunday school at Plymouth Congregation contributed to the War Chest. Names from Waterloo include Len Loveland and Arthur Salton among others. Loreta May Miller brought in one hundred pennies to support the little folks of Franco who have no pennies of their own. The chest holds eleven thousand five hundred seventy four pennies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Privary Department
Plymouth
Waterloo
Franklin Moora
Branklyn
Pono
Len Loveland
Wranuren Goodell
Robert Kenny
Arthur Salton
May Fulton
Dorothy Sirsa
Grice Thysa
Loreta May Miller Brogeglt
Franco
Ciet
Federal plan for wage protection of mothers proposed
The Children's Bureau report proposes federal grants similar to agricultural extension to ensure universal maternal and infant care. It cites 15,000 maternal deaths linked to childbed issues and urges state and federal cooperation, especially to aid rural regions, with attention to social opportunities and adequate housing and guidance for women visiting cantonment towns. It notes rising female employment and the need for safeguards to prevent illegitimacy in wartime areas. It calls for nationwide study of dependent children provisions and juvenile courts after the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
J. J
Yee
Children's Bureau
Department of Whor
United States
Burran
Chicago
Grain Dealers Meet to Discuss Conservation and Grading
Waterloo grain dealers from surrounding area are invited to a Hotel Russell-Amson meeting on Wednesday at 11 a.m. to discuss general trade matters and corn crop conservation. The session aims to promote nationwide elevator practices and align grading with federal standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Russell-amson
War in Don Region and Bolshevik Strife Intensifies
Reports from Petrograd describe Gen Kalydines declaring war in the Don region to hinder bread supply and threaten major cities. Ensuing actions involve Karaulott’s forces and efforts to cut food to the front. The Central Democrats and Constitutional Democrats back counterrevolution, while Bolshevik gains in Moscow elections threaten the constituent assembly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don
Kalydines
Nyeirgas
Sekaterinoslav
Kharkov
Anik
Moscow
Kerniloff
Khia
Korniloff
Petrograd
Qronburg
Yutof
Military Revolutionary Committee
Tims Dinarmo
Tehallabing
Seria
Karaulott
Tehechenrey
Inguader
Cawucusis
Constitutional Democrats
PHN
Bourgeoiy Central Committee
Ukrainian Republic
Uitrainian
Kalelines
Ukraine
Sslan
Constituent Assembly
Kaledines
Koruiloffs
Dutoffs
Siavrian
Biberfales
Europe
Russia
Germany
Bolsheviki Laad
Central
Social
Duma Committee
Peasants
Alli
Ose
Constal Assembly
The Will of the People and Peace for Russia Today
A report discusses a pledge that the will of the people will secure a peace that guarantees Russian interests and broader international dento interests, framing a path toward stability amid conflict.
Glasses for Xmas urged with Buchanan plan worded
Minas Pearl Goings visited Independence and Evelyn Sherman stayed in Waterloo over the weekend. Al Ryan’s home in Independence listed for chickenpox. Swisher returned from Syracuse to transact regal business in the city. Mrs. Cobb released from Presbyterian hospital to home after three weeks. Harry Shaw and daughter visiting Mrs. Shaw’s parents in town. Holden couple greet a newborn son. Leona Caesar is his mother. Adenoids and tonsils operation for three-year-old boy. Two Nebraskans attend a funeral in Holmesville. Mabel Thompkins injured in icy fall. in Presbyterian hospital. Clyde Harris to Des Moines for navy exam. Lieutenant Collard and wife back from wedding trip. stay until Dec 15. Food pledge canvass shows Black Hawk county outpaced. counts to be refined. Mears and Murtagh named to 1918 B P C B committees. Maynard also on grand lodge panel. Large brown muff lost. return at Courier office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al. Ryan
Independence Avenue
Swisher
Ceaterilny
Syracuse
N. Y
Is. L. Cobb
Presbyterian Hospital
Clyde Harris
Center Street
Des Moines
Navy
Tiawan
Litechfield Manufacturing Company
Frank Collard, Jr
Chicago
S. T. Mears
J. C. Murtagh
Hert Forgreve
Dubuque
Mr. Mears
Mr. Murtagh
Grand Lodge
H.B. Maynard
Salvation Army To Give Out Christmas Baskets
The Salvation Army will again provide baskets of food for the poor and needy as part of its annual custom. Bedding and wearing apparel may be included where needed. Captain Paton seeks addresses of families to be supplied and asks for information as early as possible to ensure only the deserving receive aid. Funds come from solicitation and street contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Paton
Informatton
Soldiers Sailors Diary and English French Dictionary Boosts Civilians
The Soldiers Sailors Diary and English-French Dictionary is the year's most popular book among both military personnel and civilians. It promises exact dating of events, enhances language skills for those going to France, and is distributed exclusively in this city with limited copies remaining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Also Mentioned on This Page
Upper
Asiago Heights
Boy
Wien
Jano l
Oloud
Freeds
Alme Gluck
Kungsman
Taiszt
Pathe Symphony Orchestra
Pierrat’s
Randogger
Jan Kubelik
Aida
Ritorna Vincitor
Johanna Gadski
Pathe
Ave Maris
Sclubare
John McCormack
Violla
Kreisier Nur
Wecee
Tehatkoweky
Mischa Elman
Foster Alma Gluck
Victor Oratoria Chorus
Victor
Lafayette Street
Webster Street
Ylack
CALA
Maceay
Onio AG
Chactatqua Cigles
Happy Tribe
LMT
Morwaley
Thombfounder
Brizf
Buchanan
Minas Pearl Goings
Independence
Evelyn Sherman
Harry Shaw
Lee Holden
Hammond Avenua
Mabel Ettinger Thompkins
Ste Ja
Black Hawk County
Deems
F. 5
West Fifth Street
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