Fruit dealer in Cedar Rapids under food act scrutiny
A Cedar Rapids fruit dealer named Stuff has been placed on the unfair list by the United States Food Administration for operating without a license under the food control act. Prosecution is being prepared by U. S. District Attorney F A O Connor for violation of Sec 4. Stuff, not connected with Stuff Bros, had purchased watermelons but refused to handle them due to deterioration. Officials seized the shipment proceeds to await arbitration, and notices ban license holders from dealing with Stuff and his agents after December 10.
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Cedar
Stuff
Cedar Rapids
Jand
Food Administration
Hoopes
Attornney
C. FE. Stuit
Water Town War Work Drive On Track To Meet Quota
The Waterlon Service League reports progress in the United War Work Campaign with $1,535 toward Waterloo's $74,000 goal. Commander M. L. Bowman leads efforts, working tirelessly at his desk to mobilize volunteers and funds. Waterloo’s drive is nearing its target. residents are urged to contribute to avoid being listed among non supporters.
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Waterlon Service League
Foring
United War
Waterloo
Jeague
M. L. Bowman
Legime
Ex Gov Horace Boies Celebrates 95th Birthday in California
Horace Boies former Iowa governor and father of Judge H B Boies of Waterloo marked his ninety fifth birthday on December 7 at Long Beach California. The celebration at his home drew visitors including Iowa alumni now in California and others connected to Iowa politics.
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Horace Boies
Iowa
H. B. Boies
Waterloo
Longe Beach
Cal
J. F. Klingaman
Long Beach
California
John G. Spellman
The
Iowa Association
John F. Rogers
L. A. Dawson
Hawkeye
Gav. Boies
William Jennings Bryan
Democra
Klingman
High Average of New Flu Cases Reported Citywide
The city clerk's office notes 28 new flu cases yesterday with 16 from one doctor's firm suggesting underreporting on Wednesday. The high average persists as hospital demand uses beds cautiously to avoid crowding. Oyster supper and program followed Odd Fellows lodge events on Fourth Street East with multiple local figures in attendance.
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Fo Ware
Yesterda K
C. Ball
Odd Fellows
Soldier Dwight Strayer Dies of Pneumonia in France
Dwight L Strayer died in France of pneumonia on November 24 during full communion services at his Waterloo church. A memorial service is set for Sunday at 7 30 pm with Rev W H Goughnayr and M Wallace West High principal as speakers. Strayer enlisted in the Marines last spring and had been delayed in receiving papers in Minneapolis before returning to Waterloo for church rites.
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Dwight L. Strayer
Minneapolis
Waterloo
First Brethren Church
France
WH. L. Jgoughnayr
M. Wallace
West High School
Dutch Cross Dies of Wounds From Pistol Fight
William J Dutch Urass paroled from state penitentiary two years ago died early today from wounds received in a pistol fight with local officers last night. Police Chief C C Jackson was seriously wounded. The shooting occurred at the Cross home when officers went to arrest him.
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Des Moines
Der
William J.dutch Urass
Fitnodis State Penitentiary
C. C. Jackson
Jackson
Harmony between dairy interests and city inspector discussed
Howard, secretary of the Waterloo law town dairy marketing section, will work with milk inspector Mr. Eyes to boost dairy production and distribution. They met yesterday to discuss plans for better results and Mr Eyes plans to meet all organization members to enlist cooperation.
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UE. Howard
Waterloo Law of the Town Dairy Marketing Ngsonian
I P. Eyes
Howard
Mr. Eyes
Evesl
Blood Cleanse and Caloric Wafers Promise Skin Health
An editorial style claim urges cleansing the blood to improve complexion. It argues facial blemishes stem from impure blood and promotes Stuart's Calris Wafers andWipar the biped as remedies, priced 30 cents a package, available at druggists.
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Stuart
Red Cross lecture by Mrs Idah Gibson at Plaza Theatre
Mrs Idah McGlone Gibson, noted newspaper woman and Red Cross visitor to the front, will recount her front line experiences in France. The event includes five reels of new Red Cross pictures and two shows, free to all, part of the educational drive.
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Idah McGlone Gibson
Red Cross
Front
France
Plaza Theatre
Adl
Hi. B. Cropper
Aot
American
Hed Cross War Council
Mrs. Gibson
Poincare
You Can’t Brush Or Wash Out Dandruff Ad
An advertisement claims four ounces of liquid arvon dissolves dandruff overnight. Apply at night to the scalp, rub with fingertips, and by morning most or all dandruff will be gone. Three or four applications supposedly dissolve and destroy every sign of dandruff, with itch relief and shinier hair. Liquid arvon supposedly available at drug stores, inexpensive, and reliable.
Drivers of Packing House Charged With Larceny
Mrown Knapp and Kenneth Whit yon, drivers for Rath Packing, face petty larceny charges over meat from the packing plant. At arraignment, defense was represented by J. C. Murtagh and hearing was continued to December 16. Authorities say meat was sold at about half price to market proprietors. County attorney J. Wenner noted possible charges of receiving stolen property against a market proprietor. A separate suit seeks $6,000 for permanent injuries after a street car collision on Fourth Street Bridge.
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Mrown Knapp
Kenneth Whit Yon
Rath Packing Company
J. C. Murtagh
Knapp
Whitson
J. Wenner
G. &. Grossman
Fourth Street
St Paul Reverses Policy At Local Church Women’s Night
First Congregational church hosts a women led service with Rev. Fred J. Clark delivering an address on The New Woman and the Old. Ushers choir orchestra and directors are women and all city women’s organizations are invited while men attend only as guests.
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St. Paul
First Congregational Church
Fred J. Clark
First Church
Local Meeting Aims for Attendance and Notable Announcements
The event promises attendance is the sole satisfaction with the pastor's topic and a four minute Red Cross address by a well known local worker. It also notes a 1917 President Wilson speech before Congress and a British patent office discussion on equal suffrage. The program hints at 254 patent applications under review.
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Red Cross
Wilson
Congress
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