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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1918
Page
4
The Waterloo Evening Courier explains its want ad rates and policies. Ads cost one cent per word with a 25 cent minimum, lines and capitalization rules are described, and the want department stresses its role as Waterloo’s market place for buying selling and exchanging items of all sizes.
Woe wish to thank our friends and the Union Mill Go and others for kindness and sympathy and floral offerings at our bereavement Mr and Mrs E R Marsh and Family special meeting of Winterlan Chapter No 228 Order of the Ba ern Star Wednesday evening Dec 1 at 745 at Masonichaj past patrons and si patrons in charge visiting members invited refreshments after meeting Lost items and rewards: a stray heifer a lost glove a long list of found or lost items including jewelry stamps and a string of pearls to Courier office or phone Black Gvs2 Celery text references damaged OCR text and scattered notices
A jumble of for sale notices lists items including furniture pianos stoves linens and odds and ends. Multiple entries mention contact names and phone numbers with various locations and prices including a $750 piano and a $88 Victrola. Also appears requests for lost items and personal notices within the same classifieds column.
Sophia Harbaugh born March 1838 in Ashland County grew to raise a large family in Mt Auburn area. She married to Mion and had eight sons, four surviving. Died of pneumonia after Red Cross work. Funeral and burial at Mr Auburn cemetery.
Fragmented OCR text from St Ansgar noting names like Reborle Wr regis and references to a death and family arrivals. The readable lines mention Dunlath with Der pairs, Merland Mer, and a Peterson home visit, but specifics are obscured.
Fragmented text lists various names and places such as Charles a Oriner and Kennington township with references to shop, foods, and a medical or barclay context. No clear event or outcome is identified.
The Winthrop teleplane company elected A. W. Norman as president and L. N. Norman as secretary treasurer. Directors named were H. Wigman W. B. Miller H. C. Unbeham James McKay and A. W. Norman. Also notes on local engagements and visits by residents.
The document records a meeting notice for the board of Meridian noting the agenda and date of Tuesday January 14 at 8 pm. It mentions the purpose of meeting and the transition of business items for the coming year and the officer roles.
A garbled report describes Charles Dineian suffering serious injuries last week after a wreck near Alden and Main. It mentions an ankle fracture for GE Stokes and notes funeral services for Andrew Schmidt at a Baptist church in Rochescher, Minn.
Influenza cases rise in Rockford with several local illnesses noted. Mrs. Carrie Glogk takes a job at Teckford State Bank. Wounds of Clem Murphy Prim Wrance improving and hopes to be home. Juin Riehteler ships three cars to Albert Lea. Jd. Popham in serious condition but improving. William Koerner’s shore saved under smallpox quarantine. Wickford business activity slows amid doctor call from Mason. Mrs. D. B. Nichols leaves for Mesa to spend winter. Wallace Allen moves goods to Toweeville for family residence. Fred Rethel dies in local hospital last Wednesday.
Obituaries report Martha J Makinster died of pneumonia at her son’s Waterloo home aged 62 born 1842 in Oxford. Surviving Kittrells Warbers Berbers and others. services tomorrow at Petersen Hrox with burial Palmview. Henry Shares 62 died near Gilbertville. funeral at St Marys Gilbertville. many relatives listed. Arnold Benjamin, 1909 birth, pneumonia after influenza. service tomorrow in Hudson, burial Milledale. Paul M Blatz funeral details given private at St Mary’s Calgary burial.
Local notes report Dee Minchell improving after medical treatment in Chicago. Merrin of the First Suite Bank ill but reported improving. The Williams and Dockstaler families visit Sioux Falls. Woodling announces a new Greene business office and storage on railroad land. Homer Woodling dies, Ben Beal funeral held, Ed Johnston family welcomes a newborn, Harry Wee dies after influenza, and Tuck Reynolds returns home after shooting injuries.
Frederika residents note Byron and Fred Henricks visiting old friends and mother Mrs Milton Butts. Tra Rourke and wife visit Minnesota son. Mrs Ernest Lindfield hosted church ladies. Social Hour raised 64.84 at a Basins and supper event. Lizzie Gillett held a Saturday auction closing food sales. Gardie Marriott listed as auctioneer. Carl Neinhart of Camp Merritt and Seth McGee of Camp Pike returned home. Mrs Filla Spangler went to Charles City to nurse.
Reports from Minneapolis, Omaha and St Louis dated December 17 show grain prices and receipts for wheat corn and oats. Prices listed include No 3 white and No 2 yellow corn, No 3 white oats, and various flour figures with small changes noted across markets.
Senator Penrose urged early passage of the war revenue bill in the senate to provide wartime finance with a simpler tax system. He called for abolishing excess profits taxes and adopting a flat income tax, arguing the rates would reach the limit of necessity during demobilization.
New York stocks opened with general strength but thinned after the first bell. Industrials and rails showed fractional advances while oils sustained gains. commodities such as flour and sugar moved modestly, and Liberty Bond prices were listed with varying results.
Samuel Untermyer of New York testified before the Senate Investigation Committee denying implications of pro German sympathies in 1916. He said he declined to act as counsel for the German embassy and stressed efforts to avoid conflict while noting his son served as a captain in France. He referenced a February 1916 letter about a New York newspaper purchase and said a friend discussed it, but a meeting with vendors did not occur.
Washington December 17 The Navy plans to recruit 200000 men next year to replace war enlistees who will be demobilized Captain H Laning chief of the Bureau of Navigation told the House Naval Affairs Committee He asked for 12000000 to cover transportation and recruiting and noted 350000 more will be needed after July 1 to man vessels The current regular navy totals 215000 with 165000 war enlistees since the war began He warned many war recruits seek discharge and without releases the navy risks discontent and reduced efficiency The navy reserve of 290000 will be placed on inactive duty as peace terms are signed.
Reported returns show a socialist lead in the initial federal state ballot as markets and rail timetables mix with cattle and grain receipts from Kansas City to Chicago. The column lists livestock prices, grain quotes, and train departures, reflecting a busy Kansas City Livestock market day and regional transport updates.
Chicago cash quotations show barley and rye prices with modest activity echoed in St Louis markets. Receipts at St Joseph on December 17 include hogs 13 000 time lower top 17 30, cattle 3600 higher with steers 9 00 to 18 25, cows and heifers 6 15 25, calves 6 00 to 13 50, and sheep lambs 11 50 to 17 25 and ewes 7 00 to 9 00.
Sioux City Iowa December 14 reports cattle receipts at 4 000 with weak tone and sheep at 3 000 steady. Cash cattle and hog prices show varied quotes with hogs steady at 16 000 capacity and corn and grain futures firm to lower reflecting market activity. Wheat and oats move within narrow ranges and feed commodities show mixed results from No 2 yellow calves to mixed fodder mixes.
Peoria grain reports show mixed prices with Anhalt state voting for a national assembly, led by Socialists and Liberals. Copenhagen notes confirm Mecklenburg voters favor a national assembly with Socialists leading, while New York butter and egg markets reflect varied shipments and prices.
In Chicago today weak demand for corn arose from bearish provisions forecasts. Traders anticipated only six weeks to dispose of supplies, pressuring prices early before a late rally and a firm close. Oats fell as corn weakened, while provisions slid as markets faced government withdrawal and light demand from buyers.
Chicago market report shows hog receipts about 50 000 with slow trading yet generally steady prices for various hog categories. Cattle receipts around 25 000 with good weight steers and feeders holding value and calves easing slightly. Sheep receipts near 17 000 with opening market steady and top prices for prime lambs.
Changes in the Italian delegation to the peace conference list Vittorio Orlando and other leaders with Gen Diaz and Paolo Thaon di Revel. Belgian picks include Paul Hymans Emile Vanier velde and Baron Van Den Huvel. Cotton futures open steady with December at 28.59 and January at 27.83. Hog receipts at Omaha and national cattle and lamb markets listed with price ranges.
In Clarksville Sunday morning a Memorial service was conducted at the Methodist Church for Elnior Angel who died in a frame accident. The pastor Hee Shoekler delivered a patriotic sermon and the family, including Mr and Mrs Lee Angel and widow Isabel Angel, attended. He is survived by his parents and other relatives.
A garbled local column notes several deaths and family movements from Orange Township. Messages mention Mrs. Lichty, Mrs. Bergen, Mrs. Tinlaldson, and Mrs. Whistler with relatives in Waterloo Clarksville and Trion. It records funeral plans, hospital care, travel from campus, and illness impacting residents and services.
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