ENEMY PAY DEMAND FOR WAR COSTS HITS SENATE
Senator Simmons of North Carolina urged in the senate that Germany be compelled to reimburse U S war costs including reparations for killings, destroyed ships, and war expenses. He noted salvage from existing contracts and $10 billion advanced to the Allies could offset taxes and aid repayment. He argued the indemnity should reflect allied demands and be proportionate to losses.
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Washington, D. C
Germany
United States
Simmons
North Carolina
Finance Committee
Senate
Penrose
Andress
France
Belgium
U.S
Wilson
State Department
Secretary of the Navy
Daniels
América
War Savings Stamps Drive In Black Hawk County Urged
Black Hawk County faces a $180,000 shortfall in War Savings Stamp pledges with Waterloo contributing the largest share. County chairman Leo H Paulger urges faster redemption as the campaign nears its end, noting each person’s quota equals one third of their Fourth Liberty Loan pledge. He stresses investing in stamps over tax receipts, urging immediate purchase.
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Black Hawk County
Leo H. Paulger
Cedar Falls
Waterloo
Paulger
Palliger
Court of Appeals
Hw, Paulger
War Savings Stamp Committee
Sioux City Growth Tops Iowa in November Building
Sioux City Iowa reports a sharp rise in building activity in November 1918, with a growth rate only Davenport matching in the state. The American Constructor data shows Sioux City gains surpassing 1917 totals, reflecting higher dollar values and a larger overall building market compared with other cities such as Davenport Cedar Rapids Des Moines and Dubuque.
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Sioux City
Sioux Cty
Iowa
Davenport
Nee
City
Neba
Cedar Rapids
Des Moines
Dubuque
Reverend Zike Dies After 61 Years in United Brethren Church
Benton Indiana December 18 The Rev Warrier Zike long-time member of the United Brethren church for 61 years and 48 years of preaching died. He is survived by 10 children 60 grandchildren and great grandchildren. One son the Rev MS Zike preaches at Norwand and a grandson the Rev T Zike preaches at Brooks. Fall One of Community Pictures Dinner at Bandwies next to Paul Davis advertisement?
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Benton
Warrier Zike
Fire
United Brethren Church
Tete
Muskegon
Mich
Milo H. Piper
Frieda
Weichman
Piper
Charles F. Whitney
Chicago
Caleaga
Blinke
Here
Grand Rapids
Indianapolis
Ind
Milo H W. Piper
Red Weichman
Weictman
Paul C. Curnick
Rensselaer
Mr. Curnick
Federal Bankers Conference Here in Cedar Falls
Cedar Falls hosts the district federal land bank officers for a conference opening tomorrow at the Commercial club. D. P. Hogan is president and Joseph N. Carey vice president among the first arrivals from the Givaha land bank. George S. Morin expects about 40 local attendees.
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Cedar Falls
Federal Land Bank
D. P. Hogan
Joseph N. Carey
Frank G. O'Dell
Secre
J.D. Morconi
Givaha
Iowa
George $. Mornin
The
Security Trust & Savings Bank
Pope Benedict may not leave Vatican amid rumors from Rome to Versailles
Dispatches and Vatican denials center on rumors that Pope Benedict might depart the Vatican after the Versailles talks. Officials insist the pontiff has not abandoned residence in Rome since 1871 when the Italian kingdom annexed the city.
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Pope
Piper
Vatican
Rome
Quirinal
Benedict
Osser
Yatore Reming
The
London
Pope Benedict
Pius VI
Kingdom of
Italy
Victor Emmanuel
Spillman challenges Houston over farm cost estimates
W J Spillman former chief of the department of agriculture office of farm management writes to Senate Agriculture Chair Gore disputing Secretary Houston's claim the department lacks trustworthy cost estimates. He says investigations yield a reasonably accurate spread and farmers deserve to know whether wheat reports reflect facts.
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Associated Press
Washington, D
Dem
Gore
Senate Agriculture Committee
W. J. Spillman
Department of Agriculture
Houston
Japan Isles Question In Peace Talks
Tokio reports that ex-prime minister Marquis Okuma urges Japan to accept Allied decisions on territorial changes in Europe while pursuing a universal peace principle. He favors Japan keeping Samoa and Pacific islands, holding the Tsingtao cable, and denying returns of New Guinea and Bismarck islands, with Siberia and China policies guided by open door.
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Tokio
Associated Press
Ofcl
Japa
Japan
Maryquis Stégenabu Jokuna
Marquis
Great Britain
France
United States
Trent
Gentral Warape
Imarv World Peace Obihc
Germany
Russia
Samoa Islands
Pacific
German New Guinea
Bismarck Islands
Caroline
Tsingtao
Siberia
China
Christmas Steer From Waterloo Brings $513.60
H J Wess of Hess Brown breeders received a $513.60 check for a pure bred Aberdeen Angus steer shown by Waterloo breeders at the Chicago international show. The 1000 pound yearling won fourth in its class and sold for two cents per pound on foot.
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H. J. Wess
Hess & Brown
Chicago
Waterloo
Christmas Shopping In Full Swing In Downtown
Downtown Waterloo enters a busy Christmas period with stores open until 9 p m each evening. Postwar relaxation of restrictions boosts shopper turnout as good weather and improving roads draw crowds, with merchants reporting strong trade and bustling streets.
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Wardustry Board
Iat
Waterloo
Infant smothered by bedclothes in Davenport incident
The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Veorbies in Davenport died after bed clothing was drawn over her face Monday night. A 15 year old brother slept in the same bed. Local authorities treated it as a tragic accidental suffocation with no indication of foul play.
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Davenport
William Wi. Veorbies
Diva’s Lost Voice Sues After Furnace Smoke Claim
A courtroom tale centers on a singer who sues over alleged furnace smoke affecting her voice. Witnesses describe a stressful evening at a home where smoking and odor tied to a heater prior disrupted performances and led to a forced retirement from singing.
Waterloo Youth Eugene H Clark Died Saving Shipmates
Eugene H Clark of Waterloo died in a destroyer off Ireland while safeguarding depth charges. Captain’s letter reports his brave act and cites his role as gunners mate. The Shaw was nearing a convoy of American troops when heavy seas swept the deck. he disappeared at 6 a m Oct 9. His wife and child were in Cork. a heedful note confirms the family’s sorrow and pride.
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Eugene WH
Clark
Linden Avenue
de Willian Tilas
Tord
U. S
Shaw
Ireland
Glford
Walch
Cork
Hear
Ron
Jiman
Train Schedules Debate Amid Harsh Railroad Proposals
Meeting of officials and shippers discussed timetable revisions and crossing safety as Creagh problems and regulatory concerns loom. Attendees from Waterloo to Cedar Rapids pressed for early, coordinated changes while promising to continue dialogue with state and federal agencies.
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Watechas
Ork
Monte OM. Wy
Gott
Galen Warker
A. J
Officiids
Perticiel
Waterloo
Cedar Rapids Votes to Raise Street Car Fare Six Cents
Cedar Rapids voters approved a six cent fare increase to benefit stockholders and employees, marking a historic voluntary rise. The tally was 1,160 in favor and 1,022 opposed, with notes on comparable actions in Sioux Falls and Pittsburgh.
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Cedar Rapids
Mer
Sam
Jane
Kta
Cedar Rapides
Lion Godur Rapida
United Sites
Sioux Falls
Wm Small Ting
Pittsburgh
Student of West High to Live in Russia
Ninth grade student Hawthorne spoke at a morning assembly about her upcoming move to Russia to join her father. She described a vivid trip through Russia and China, detailing sights and experiences that captivated classmates amid current interest in Russia.
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West High
Russia
Nother
Wounded Waterloo Boy Home Receives Seven Bullet Marks
Aublin Dalensiefer of Company B Path infantry Rainbow division arrived home on furlough to visit family in Oelwein before returning to Baltimore hospital. He bears seven bullet wounds with one in the nose and expects surgeries. he is father to Frank Balensifer of 1207 Mulberry Street.
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Waterloo
Aublin Dalensiefer. Co. B. Path Infantry
Hainbow
Mie
Oelwein
Baltimore
Frank Balensiefer
Mulberry Street
Wounded Soldier Seeks Christmas Box for Mother
A wounded American soldier in France asks readers to send a Christmas box to his mother. The message, issued by the American Red Cross, explains he is in a hospital near Albers, France, and asks supporters to forward any packages to his home town.
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Washington
Many American Boys Gave Lives in Last Hour of War
A letter from Lieut. Olympias Tivernier, formerly a bookkeeper, recounts how American soldiers, in the final hours of battle, suffered and died heroically as both sides paused their munitions. The writer notes the grim calm before ceasefire and honors the sacrifice of young men who paid the ultimate price just before the guns fell silent.
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Einar
Mans
Winter eye
The weather department released a list of American POWs in German camps. Lars Hansen is named. Hartford, Iowa, is reported as a prisoner in an unknown camp.
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Washington
Dee
Weer Department
Germany
Lars’ Hansen
Hartfard
Real Estate Transfers in Blvek Mink County Area Funds
Real estate transfer notices show a transaction totaling 95 475 dollars. Names include STG and La iv attending, with references to parcels and sections. Stakeholders cited include Waller and NRAQ.
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Blvek Mink County Alstpaet Coy
Waller
Sernsin
Uualuwin
Fragmentary Estate Transfers and Property Addenda
Fragmented OCR shows multiple estate and property transfers including W W Filaxler executor dealings with A daddnan and Lawrence Gil on Clover dale and Watertoe areas. Mentions The Waterloo Saddlery Co and Woollawn Add Watertoe with several parcel references and dollar amounts such as 27,208.06. Other items include Mary Kingston to Daniel Te Murer and Lawn Addons with Woodlawn Add and Mone Park additions.
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W. W. Filaxler
A. Daddnan
Renee
Lawrence Gil- Onitet
Cloverdale
Waterloo Saddlery Co
Daniel
Woollawn
Watertoe
Mary
Daniel Te Murer
Woodlawn
Joly Jd
Mone Park
California Syrup of Figs marketed for children
An old advertisement urges mothers to give California Syrup of Figs to constipated children. It claims the laxative cleanses the liver and bowels, eases feverish and irritable symptoms, and returns the child to a normal, playful state. It warns to demand a bottle from California Fig Syrup Co and warns against counterfeits.
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California
California We Syrup Company
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Bert Rogers
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Lee Chanee
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ATP
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Baby
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Paw Dav F
A Leonard
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Wood
Maen Kurntire
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Marsh Place Bldg
Avant Shoe Shop
Minteh
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