Relief Work At Halifax Pushed After Blizzard
Halifax Nova Scotia December 11 relief efforts quickened after a brief snow storm. Local and visiting workers from Canada and the United States joined to restore normalcy by boarding up windows doors and roofs. The Picton’s sinking and assurances of no more explosive laden vessels eased public fear and congestion dwindled as curiosity seekers were restricted.
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Halifax
N. S
Canada
United States
Picton
County Registrants Volunteer Services Exemption List
The county exemption post announces the removal from jurisdiction by enlistment of several men. Listed are Henry S. Bast and Charles R. Santee from Cedar Falls, Harvey W. Briggs from Cedar Heights, John T. n from Cedar Falls, Freeman L. eWalker from La Porte City, Joseph R. Strohecker from La Porte City, Harry B. Reed from Cedar Falls, George Patterson and Miles B. Meyers from Cedar Falls, George D. Murphy from Cedar Falls, William C. Lockhart from Cedar Falls, Walter L. Hayward from Cedar Falls, Ralph B. Hudson from La Porte City, Roy Hickenferry from La Porte City, William O. Potter from Port City, Wayne H. Cummins from La Porte City, Leslie W. Johnson from Cedar Falls, and Roy O. D. Barktoll from Cedar Falls.
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Cedar Falls
Henry S. Bast
Hudson
Harvey W. Briggs
Cedar Heights
John T. N
Freeman L. eWalker
la Porte City
Charles R. Santee
Joseph R. Strohecker
Harry BE. Reed
George Patterson
Miles BE. Meyers
George D. Murphy
William
Celebrate Jerusalem Capture By Christians
Chicago December 13 Catholics and Jews celebrated the entry of the British into Jerusalem. Orthodox Jewish congregations will offer prayers next Saturday to thank for the rescue of the Holy City. A Masonic leader praised the expulsion of the Turk and the restoration of civilization in the Holy City. Rummage sale December 14 at the Christian church on West Fourth and South Streets.
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Chicago
Jerusalem
Holy City
George W. McFratrick
Orientalionsistory
Appeal to Reason backs U S and allies in war effort
The Appeal to Reason, a pioneer Socialist paper, endorses the war of defense for the United States and its allies against Prussian militarism. Louis Kopelin, editor, says President Wilson's speech to Congress urged the paper to support the war. An advertisement notes a talk by Miss Nettie O. Hamilton in Russell Samson grill room Tuesday evening.
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Gerard
Kan
Reason
Orson
United States
Louis Kopelin
Wilson
Congress
Army notes on examining boards and enlistment rules
Registered men called to appear or examined for service must obtain certificates from the board stating they will not be needed for the current national army quota. They may enlist in the navy with proper certificates, but men aged 21 to 31 are no longer eligible for voluntary enlistment in army branches after today.
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National Army
Navy
Secure 6 or 8 Percent Stock Offer at Russell Lamson Hotel
An ad offers guaranteed stock paying 6 percent to 8 percent annually, secured by 100 cent dollars, with 60 years in business and a limited water-to stock sale in Waterloo. Prospective buyers are urged to write Mr Connell at the Russell Lamson Hotel, noting a December 15 Waterloo visit by Dr Shallenberger.
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Watertoo
Mr. Connell
Russell-Lamson Hotel
Shallenberger
Waterloo
Russell-Tamson
Thanking the Kaiser for War Savings Stamps Gift
A newspaper piece notes that Christmas giving shifts to five dollar war savings stamps, urging Americans to replace gold gifts with stamps to aid the government. It blames the Kaiser for war and cites patriotic reasons for buying stamps to support the war effort amid gold coin shortages.
Waterloo Food Prices Revealed by Local Board Meeting
At the Waterloo interpretative board meeting in the Gomemersiah club rooms the pricing of wholesale and retail foodstuffs was disclosed. W F Parrott organized the board per Iowa food administrator J F Deems to show citizens the profits on sugar potatoes and flour with plans to add more items.
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Waterloo Interpretative Board
Waterloo Gomemersiah Club
W. F. Parrott
J. F. Deems
Iowa
Vienna Papers Ridicule Wilson War Sparks Mockery Abroad
Vienna newspapers mock President Wilson over declaring war on Austria Hungary saying he misreads American aims and knows little about Europe. The Fremdanblatt notes timing with Russia armistice talks and warns the move could hinder peace and continue wartime gains for the U S. Also notes new government iron and steel rules prioritizing actual and sub war needs, harming automobile makers but aiding truck and delivery vehicle producers.
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Amsterdam
America
Austria-Hungary
Neue Wiener Tagblatt
Vienna
Wilson
Germany
Fremdanblatt
Russia
Old World
McCormack Offers 100000 For Red Cross Concert
Washington December 11 John McCormack the tenor announced an offer of 100000 from himself to the American Red Cross. He will tour from Atlantic to Pacific paying his own expenses opening in Washington December 18 with a concert attended by President Wilson and Mrs. Wilson. He said he will continue singing until the money is raised for the Red Cross. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle writes from London about spirits wearing clothes in the afterlife to spare modesty.
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Washington, D. C
The
Red Cross
John McCormack
Arthur Conan Doyle
London
Commercial Body to Elect Officers Smoker Planned
The Chamber of Commerce holds its annual luncheon and smoker tomorrow night in the clubrooms on Fourth Street West. Officers will be elected and a program includes performances by a ladies double quartet and brief member talks during the evening.
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Chamber of Commeres
Fourth Street West
E! Deen Club
Christos
Mra
Forbes
Land Exchange of Gifts
Laymen Keep Secret Speakers for Services
Evangelistic services at Walnut Street Baptist church grow in interest with lay speakers. Harry T. Fisher addressed how Christ won a woman and a city, scripture read by Bailey Barnes, and a gospel team of Hatslett, Moffitt, Long, and Truak aided the meeting.
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Walnut Street Baptist Church
Harry T. Fisher
Bailey Barnes
Frank Hatslett
Grover Moffitt
Herman Long
Arthur Truak
Charles E. Smith
Amos
Chicago
Great Lakes
Ira L. Deal
Je. Q. Excell
Musterole Quick Relief Advertisement Card
Musterole relieves aches and pains of back joints sprains sore muscles bruises and chest colds without blistering or burning. Apply directly without cloth. ointment comes in 30c 60c jars and hospital size 2.50.
Record Cold Sets December Mark in Ohio Valley
Washington DC December 11 The coldest December weather in 40 years hit the Ohio valley with Cincinnati recording 13 degrees below zero. Across the east of the Rocky mountains temperatures ran 20 to 40 degrees below normal. Weather officials forecast a slight moderation in the Ohio valley and Lake region as the cold wave gradually eases. Des Moines also faced extreme cold, with forecasts of a warming trend and the minimum rising above zero after a night that hit ten below.
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Washington, D.C
Ohio Valley
Cincinnati
Rocky Mountains
Weather Bureau
Ohio Walkley
Reliem
Segqier Des Moines
Des Moines
Iowa
Loreal Weather Bureau
Pretty Girl, 17 Disappears May Be With Escort Violet Gates
Violet Gates, 17, of Des Moines left to visit a sister in Waterloo and has not communicated since. Special Agent Wanderling of the Great Western railway described a girl matching her description riding with a stockily built man about 35. they were seen alighting in Waterloo and later seen at a Waterloo hotel. Police search hotels and rooming houses but have found no trace of Violet or the described companion.
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Violet Gates
Des Moines
Waterloo
Violet
Wanderling
Great Western Railway
Community social events and club notices trimmed
Wednesday afternoon events include Bridge club announcements, birthday dinners, and a Christmas party plan. Mrs. My lazy ler Virgvim and Mrs. R. A. Meiluns noted, with musical numbers by Hilda Jackson and Mildred Smith.Mrs. Pal Singer hosts a 31st birthday dinner while Miss Jessie Peterson wins in contests. Plans for a Deen club Christmas party and Waterloo Chapter Order of the Eastern Star meeting are listed along with Masonic temple and M. C. A. parlor activities.
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Atvetton Bridge Club
Miller
L. W-Maginonrs
Sock Union
R.A
Marjoria Jacksorn
Lawsin Street
Camp Cady
Kaimes
Minses Hilda Jackson
Mildred Smith
Helen Moore
Jenjcie Peterson
Pal
Mares
Philip Romnaeu
G. A. Messinger
Devotions Speaker Postponed for Evening Programme Change
Socret and Mrs. Jesalo Wright were to speak on Soldiers and Sailors with Pythian Sisters events set for tonight postponed due to an entertainment by T. W. Kitehte. Dewnir Ald The Ladies Ald Ro ciory of Howar to meet at Mrs. AL Myers home tomorrow to sew for Red Cross.
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Jesalo Wright
Pythian Sisters
Wnul
T. W. Kitehte
Dewnir
Among the Churches Monthly Meeting and Social Events
Among the churches a First Evangelical meeting and program were held with readings and a prayer. A christening for baby Witham Carl occurred with Rev B dooLam officiating and guests in attendance. Christian-Callfea M Cline led a study on immigrants with several ladies presenting remarks and light refreshments served. First Baptist Home Makers band plans a church meeting and officers election with supper. Philathen class hosts an evening gathering with Louise Colerman. Westminster Presbyterians prepare a farewell reception in church parlors.
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Rath Gruener
Langias
B. dooLam
Witham Carl
Conteal
Christian—Callfea M. Clineeiele Wen
Mias Mabel Lettan
Winnamwaiker
Hlinche Mythaler
Mra
First Baptist
Philathen
Louise Colerman
Church gathering and election at the Christian center
Mr and Mrs J Hadigh and daughter, members of the church and congregation, are welcome. Mrs King’s Daughters will meet Wednesday at 2 30 p m in the church parlors. There will be an election of officers. Rimpage sale Dec 14 at Christian center all day, Wy 4th and South Sts.
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Christian Church
W. 4Th & South Sts
Mra
J. Hadigh
King’s
Rimpage Ale
Christian Cetireh
Hours Fixed For Cheap Rides on Streetcar Line
City council designated morning and afternoon hours on school days for reduced streetcar fares for children. Coupons worth 20 cents will be available. workmen tickets cost 25 for 1 and are valid 4 am to 8 am and 7 pm to 7 pm. An ordinance also requires residents to clear snow from walks with penalties for noncompliance.
Small Roof Fires Reported Across Two Homes
At 10 25 last night the fire department was called to 824 Commercial Street where a small portion of the roof burned from a spark in the chimney. Little damage was reported. At 1 68 a m today the department was called to 421 Leland Avenue for a slight roof fire.
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Commercial Street
Leland Avenas
Better be insured than sorry in town notice
A brief insurance advertisement notes contact at 622 Commercial Street for the Insurance Company of Waterllama office with a telephone listing.
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Mey
Insurance Company of Wate Llama
Commercial Street
Telephone Ld
Bohemians Support War Declaration on Austria
Bohemian-Americans in Ely dispatch a telegram to President Wilson endorsing the declaration of war on Austria. They express enthusiastic approval and optimism that Bohemian liberation is near, pledging that citizens of Bohemian descent stand with the President.
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Cedar Rapids
Ely
Wilson
Austria
National Alliance
Boheme
Lightless Nights Planned to Save Coal nationwide
Washington DC December 11 1920 The fuel administration considers lightless nights to conserve coal. Outdoor lighting except street and police lights would be darkened on certain week nights while signs may burn on other nights. The plan aims to replace dimming rules that failed in large cities as reported by Fuel Administrator John E B Williams and state officials.
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Washington, D. C
The
Fuel Administration
John EB. Williams
Illinois
New York
Courier Patterns and Neck Accessories Coupon Offer
Advertises Courier up-to-date design patterns from the Evening Courier Fashion Department Waterloo. Enclose 10 cents per pattern by mail to receive patterns for neck accessories in sizes Small Medium Large with specified yardage by pattern numbers. add 1 cent postage. Delivery promised within ten days after sending order.
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Fashion Department
Waterloo
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Uncle Am
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Benton
Mt Sagay
Black Hawk
Bremer
Buchanan
Tiverro
Deliary
Wang & Miller Shoe Co
Woormack
HU News of
Order of the Astern
Masonic Temple
Socret If
Westminster Presbyterias
Express
the Smart Shop
East Fourth ST
BYIRE
Duces and Glasses
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