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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1917
Page
7
The Times editors call for a prompt searching and complete inquiry into the British reversal on the southern Cambrai salient during late November. They urge blunder analysis and blame where due, noting German counterattacks exploited a briefly reconstituted line and praising acts of valor amid chaotic fighting.
West High to stage annual freshmen mixer in the auditorium with all three upper classes hosting and a prepared program. The event marks freshmen recognition by older students as they build school spirit and avoidances. A patriotic service league linked to the Y M C A aims to raise 310 for war related efforts by next June, with divisions led by Jake Schultz and Milton Puterbaugh. Robert Anderson post schedules its December 13 meeting for officer elections and business, urging good turnout and badge wear.
A YMCA committee plans three months of shop meetings starting after January 1. Rev E J Lang leads with Dr John Robertson Macartney BE A Heald and Jd T Houser forming the committee. Volunteers may contact Lang. cornet players and singers will be used at various Illinois Central shops and factories with assigned speakers and alternates.
Graves Memorial U. 2B hosted new converts with pastor and evangelist presiding Rev F J Thomas preached on The Two Great Events Death and Judgment Deep conviction marked the meetings and daily conversions occurred A 2 30 p m service was held today with shop meeting at the Illinois Central shops and a later gathering at the Galloway factory.
The nonferrous metal bill, aimed at ending Germany’s hold on metals not containing iron, was debated in the House of Commons last night and passed on the Second Reading, drawing strong criticism from opponents.
During the debate Andrew Bonar Law, chancellor of the exchequer, said Britain wished to inform Germany that Great Britain realized her economic power. He spoke about the country’s commercial influence beyond the parliamentary debate and external affairs.
A wartime manifesto argues that delaying action wastes raw materials and promises that the Allies will prioritize aid as the conflict lengthens. It urges Germany to heed the warning and prepare for aid flows.
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