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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1916
Page
21
The fragment hints at cabinet reshuffle talk with names like Baker Gregory and Vance C. Lan connected to the Democratic committee. It references costly work and potential resignations or shifts within the war department and cabinet, but specifics are incomplete.
Fragmentary notes indicate Premier Briand may issue an official cabinet opinion this week. A price increase affecting Cadillacs and related motor car costs is discussed, with December deadlines and anticipated effects on employment and sales for 1917 models.
The Waterloo Gan club plans a December 20 turkey shoot at Byrds Park Mis City grounds on Wellness Day. Prizes include keys poses and ducks, with ten target events and entry fees set by entrant numbers. Handicaps will equalize expert and crackerjack shooters, first prize winners receive two yard adjustments, and two second prize winners receive similar handicaps. The event is a social gathering with no money prize, inviting members and nonmembers to attend, and shells will be available at the club house. Shooting starts promptly in the afternoon.
A fragment from the Waterloo Evening Courier and Reporter dated December 12 1916 mentions promised items and potential performances including an orchestra or vaudeville. It notes activities for both members and non members and invites attendees to bring their own eats and smokes.
A garbled report notes J. Sranahan of Tut in-ay praising mud puppy as a dish fit for the gods, claiming Put-in-Bay hatchery faces no supply while watermen discuss food costs and market prospects. The piece mentions Put-in-Bay residents, winter Chaytes, and local traders in Sandusky.
At First Evangelical church and 418 Lafayette Street the wedding party includes Mrs Anns Mary Hanson mother of the bride. Harvey Ingham editor of the Des Moines Register and Leader will speak Wednesday evening before the Fortnightly club on Modern Journalism. The event is in East Nighmanunyt training auditorium with forum discussion led by I S Pu rthht. Public invited. No invitations required. Beachus Victroda Die advertisement.
The federal trade commission reopened hearings in Washington to probe the rise in news print paper prices. Evidence from American and Canadian manufacturers and users showed that early 1916 costs were not higher than 1915, while profits and selling expenses shifted. Canadian mills sold print paper about four dollars per ton cheaper than U S mills.
A committee of the Chamber of Commerce plans an at home fatigue chase entertainment for members and their friends. The event will unfold tomorrow evening with a continuous program starting on arrival and featuring a variety of acts designed to amuse attendees.
Dubuque College drama club plans the presentation of the play O M err 66 at the Waterloo theatre Thursday evening January 9 under the Waterloo Alumni Association auspices. The club, noted for talent, features Waukee Wlaherty as the lead with the college orchestra providing accompaniment. The troupe also performs in Cedar Rapids January 8 and Fort Dodge January 10, with a tour to Omaha and other towns possible.
Readable data shows daily temperature ranges from historical records for December 12. Entries list midnight, 6 am, 10 am and pm readings across years 1911 to 1915, with nights and days varying from subzero to mid 50s in Fahrenheit.
Auditors of the People's Mutual Building Loan association fix January 3 1917 as the maturity date for the thirty eighth series of stock containing 494 shares. By this maturity mortgages amounting to 2600 will be cancelled and 40000 in cash paid out to stockholders.
Miss Mary Hankon and Elazer Anderson were married today at TL a.m. by Rev. BE. J. Lunny, pastor.
A curious note reports on the appearance of Raw York Uents at a lay prees, describing them as splendid and surprising to observers. The text uses playful wording and unclear phrases but highlights the unexpected entrance and audience reaction.
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