PLACE FOR EACH AFTER THE WAR OR POSITIONS OPEN
Waterloo business leaders say there will be work for all returning soldiers. Dr. F W Powers of Black Hawk National Bank says most men will find their old jobs or similar positions, and a larger standing army will remain. Reconstruction will revive factories and business, creating new jobs, though some may not return.
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Waterloo
F. W. Powers
Black Hawk National Bank
Germany
Austria
Sam
United States
Sugar famine tied to California Hawaiian Refining firm
Washington dispatch reports sugar dealers in the west and midwest warning Hoover and George M. Rolph that a sugar famine would have hit their regions in October but for cake sugar provided by the California Hawaiian Refining Company. Senate inquiry accuses Nolph, as head of the sugar division, of using power to block 110000 tons of raw sugar from reaching the east during the shortage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Aany
West
Middlewest
Hoover
George M. Rolph
The
Food Administration
California Hawaiian’ Refining Company
Senate Sugar
Nolph
California Hawaiian Company
Sugar
Foot Administration
Atlantic
One Hundred Per Cent Red Cross Campaign Report
Black Hawk township in Granny county leads the state with full Red Cross membership. Reinbeck city lies within the township. Temperature readings for December 19 are listed, showing a range from midnight to afternoon with readings across years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RED Cross
Black Hawk Township
Granny County
Reinbeck
Judge Wilson Appointed Polk County Judge
Des Moines Dec 1 George A Wilson former Polk county attorney was appointed by Gov Harding to day to succeed the late Judge Charles C Dudley of Des Moines.
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Des Hoines
George A.wilson
Polk County
Harding
Charles C. Dudley
Des Moines
Stewart-Simmons win two of three in Commercial league
In Whiteside bowling alleys yesterday Stewart-Simmons defeated Central Auto and Supply in two of three games. Individual results show Stewart Simmons Moore and Groesbeck with scores contributing to a 246 style tally, while Central Auto featured Alexather Robbing Shoemaker. The item also notes a medicinal claim and an oil industry origin from Titusville, Pa, plus an advertisement for a quinine laxative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart-Simmons
Central Auto and Supply Company
Whiteside
Stewart Simmons
Groesbeck
Wurster
Stewart
Simmons Moore
Totels
TIF Central Auto
Alexather
Radical Proposals Planned for British Labor Party Conference
London reports the British Labour Party's seventeenth annual conference will debate wartime policy, peace means, and capitalism. Resolutions urge withdrawal of Labour ministers, direct democracy in peace talks, fair food distribution, and a 25 percent wealth levy on fortunes over 1,000 pounds to repay the national debt.
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Labor Party
Larley
London
St Bem
Beitish Sogialist
Witeh
Labor
Mr. Henderson
Ting Im
Labor Movement
Lawor Party
Independent Laborer
Amalgamated Society of Engineers
Onca
Sarrail Recalled From Saloniki Front in Macedonia
General Sarrail, commander of the allied armies at Saloniki, is recalled. Reports from Athens via Reuters dated December note his successor will be General Guillemet. Sarrail had directed allied operations since October 1915 and remained in command during the Macedonian front actions.
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Lastion
Nail
Satoniki
Reuter
Athens
Sarrail
Guillemet
Tren. M. P
Saloniki
Allomirs
Costello Tells Great Graft Yarn In Court
Det Costello testified in Judge Sabath's court about a police graft scheme in Chicago during 15 months under Chief Healy. He described turning over $12,500 in five months for protection of vice and saloon licenses, with an average weekly collection of about $100.
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Chicago
Costello
Iis
Germans Rescue Two U S Sailors From Jacob Jones
Amsterdam reports an official German announcement that two sailors were saved from the American destroyer Jacob Jones after it was torpedoed and sunk in the war zone on December 6. A survivor who spoke German was reportedly captured aboard the submarine as a prisoner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Jacob Jones
Amsterdam
Warn of Peril in Christmas Candles
The National Board of Fire underwriters issued a warning against placing candles in windows behind Red Cross flags on Christmas Eve to promote Red Cross membership. The warning cites danger from lit candles near window displays and notes the unsafe combination of lighted candles and open windows. George S. Fowler, Red Cross business manager, urges heeding the warning and suggests using room lamps or electric flashlights for illumination.
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Seow
York
Bac
National Board of Fire Urderwriters
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Campeo
Waard
George 8. Fowler
The
Noble Response to Red Cross Holiday Appeal
Chicago reports indicate the central division will exceed its Red Cross Christmas quota with 106 percent achieved. Michigan Illinois Iowa Nebraska and Wisconsin show strong progress in local drives. An armored Peoria manufactured tank identical to western front models leads Chicago toward its 600000 quota.
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Chicago
Red Cross
Headquar
Michigan
Jinois
Iowa
Nebraska
Wisconsin
Peoria
Order Furloughs For 5 Per Cent Of Camp Dodge Men
Christmas furloughs from December 24 to January 1 will be granted to five percent of Camp Dodge officers and soldiers. Leaves run in addition to those traveling by other means and those planning marriages. Plans for Christmas include a community tree at the ramp center with 2,000 lights and gifts from local communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cann Dodge
Washington
Colgate Indicted For Price Fixing In Virginia
Colgate & Co. of Jersey City faces a federal indictment in Norfolk for violating anti trust laws by refusing sales to dealers not agreeing to fixed prices. The charge says the firm used wholesale and retail price fixing for three years to suppress competition in Virginia and elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Colgate & Co
Jersey City
United States
Colegate & Co
Virginia
Swiss Pleased at U S Trade Treaty
Berne reports the text of the new commercial treaty with the United States published today. Swiss newspapers express gratitude to President Wilson and the American government. The Bund says America has acted toward Switzerland as a real friend indeed. Swiss wheat stocks have fallen to about 6,060 wagons, signaling looming food difficulties without American aid.
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Berne
United States
Switzerland
Wilson
Bund
America
Fire department responses to two local blazes last night
Fire crews attended a cellarway rag fire at 309 Hath Street with no damage. Early today they investigated a chimney blaze at Kohl Shoe Store on Fourth Street East. An insurance ad urged购买 to insure with the Town Manufacturers Fire Insurance Co of Waterloo, office 622 Commercial Street, Tel 415.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hath Street
Kohl Shoe Store
Fourth Street
Manuafacturers Fire Insurance Company of
Waterloo
Commercial Street
City in Brief and Local Notices From Waterloo
Mrs. Charles 0 Gardner of Fort Dodge visits Waterloo. A dispersion sale for the William Galloway dairy herd is set for January 29 and 30. Irving Dietle’s theft incident near the Western Union office is noted. Queen Lodge Fraternal Aid Union will meet tomorrow evening. Mrs. Frank Seidler was hospitalized for a second operation and is in critical condition. Sen Perry and Gushard, victims of involuntary gas poisoning, remain patients but are improving at Presbyterian hospital. J. L. McClinton sues Wm. D. Terpany for $115 for board from December 16, 1916 to January 1, 1917. Mrs. E Henry Kiempau recovering from Presbyterian hospital operation. L. W. Egbert attends national cleaners and dyers convention in St Louis. Auxiliary to hold all day Red Cross meeting Thursday. gauze and sewing details listed. Mildred Williamson, former public health nurse, in France with Red Cross. sailing December 11. Mrs. George Wellein and Mrs. Fred L. Fisher accompany husbands Captains Wellein and Fisher south until orders change. A service flag with 85 stars to be unfurled at Y.M.C.A. watch party Monday, dedicatory address planned. Good Fellows seeks dolls for distribution to the poor. call 1376 for pickup. Two Niedert sons ill with scarlet fever. another case at Hartson home. Placards for measles at Della Vente and James families. Susie Hill ill with chickenpox. Local ads note barber services and hand painted china display. The British Museum dome is described as the largest, surpassing several famous domes in Europe and the U.S. Capitol.
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Charles 0. Gardner
Fort Dodge
Waterloo
William Galloway
Irving Dietle
Western Union
Queen Lodge
Fraternal Aid Union
Frank Seidler
Francis Hospital
Sen. Perry
Llans Gushard
sUil
Presbyterian Hospital
George Wellein
Fred L. Fisher
Deming
N. M
Wellein
Co. G
Capt. Fisher
Co. B
Waterloo S. ML. G. A
R. N. Cowin
Dell Committee
Will Niedert
Alpany Street
Hartson
Grant Avenus
Della Vente
Dawson Street
James
Albany Street
Susie Hill
Florence Street
Black's
S. M. Brackney
Standard Barrels Debate For Apples And State Rights
Congress set a national standard for apple barrels in 1919, with specific measurements, while states favor local standards for barrels of flour and meat. The passage notes glassmaking flaws where long cylinders are blown into sheets, breaking and fragmenting during forming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Congress
Dr Fullerton Physician Surgeon Waterloo Jena
Dr C J Fullerton physician surgeon based in Waterloo and Jena. Listing shows phone 4018 and address 621 East Fifth Street. Mentions lungs consumption syphilis eczema acre residence Red 1030. Local physician directory entry.
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C. J. Fullerton
Waterloo
Jena
East Fifth Street
Clothespin and Rag Dolls Take Santa's Place
A reporter visits a washerwoman living in squalor with two young children. She scrubs clothes in a steam-filled home while lamenting a Christmas absent of gifts, the rent due, and the struggle of keeping warmth and hope alive as dolls become improvised playthings. The doll drive is proposed as aid.
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Santa
White Gifts for the King Charity Service at First Presbyterian
First Presbyterian Sunday school will reverse its usual Christmas giving with a sacrifice service titled White Gifts for the King. Friday evening program features gifts from each class or individual, to be used to make others happy, plus songs recitations and solo numbers by children.
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First Presbyterian Sunday School
Hastings Man Arrested On Information Refusal To Report
James KR Butler, 28, Hastings, Nebraska, was arrested at 1 am on information from Vinton that he refused to present himself for military service when called. A search revealed personal belongings with evidence prompting a broader investigation, but officials had not yet determined if a warrant would be issued.
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Caich
James KR. Butler
Hastings
Neb
Vinton
Dyspepsia Tablets Claim Clearer Skin for Girls
An advertisement touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a remedy for stomach problems and resulting facial blemishes. It argues undigested food harms blood quality and complexion, urging a 50 cent box after meals to prevent pimples and “pinched” looks.
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Stuart
Five Inquiries by Congress Under Way at Capital
Washington December 10. Senate inquiries into transportation and ship activity join five investigations planned for the Christmas recess. With Congress adjourned to January 3, five probes remain in motion including warmy preparations and sugar, plus one on Senator La Follette’s St Paul speech. A House committee is hearing testimony on the navy’s activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Senate
Congress
la Follette
St. Paul
House
William Holland to Move to Cedar Rapids Livestock Firm
William Holland, longtime organi zation manager of the Waterloo Livestock Commission company, will relocate to Cedar Rapids to operate a livestock commission and sales business similar to his work in Waterloo. He has been a prominent figure in Waterloo and Black Hawk County.
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William Holland
Waterloo Livestock Commission Company
Cedar Rapids
Livestock Commission
Helland
Black Hawk County
Cedar Rapids and Waterloo stock barns open under new management
Prominent auctioneers for 35 years oversee the new Cedar Rapids establishment with barns under construction and a formal opening on Friday and Saturday Jan 12 and 13. The Cedar Rapids Barns will house 1,000 horses, a 1,600 person pavilion, and 80 covered sheds for 1,000 cattle. Waterloo Live stock Commission barns on Jefferson Street and Mulland Avenue will continue under new management. Holding company leases the premises to Simon Harrison and Julius Shames for one year with an option to renew for two. Harrison & Shames will run the operating company with strong financial rating.
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Cedar Rapids
Julius Shames
Harrison & Shames
British Steamer City of Naples Sunk Under Convoy
An Atlantic port report states the British steamer City of Naples, 3714 tons, was sunk on December 5 while under convoy of destroyers. Depth bombs were dropped by destroyers after the ship was struck. the fate of the crew remains unknown. An American steamship reached port with the news.
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Atlantic
City of Naples
City of
Naples
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PF. W. Powers
Buchanan Optical Co
Eawin L. Drake
Titusville
Brosin
E. W. Grove
Gen. Sarrail
Vieltion
Sons of Veterans
Memorial Hall
E. F. Kistner
S.A. Clark
W. J. Burbank
Camp Dodge
Colgate
Buchanan
Y. M
A. Bldg
J. L. McClinton
Wm. D. Terpany
E. Henry Kiempau
Malinda Wilson
South Barclay Street
L. W. Egbert
Town State Cleaners & Dyers Association
St. Lotuis
National Convention of Cleaners and Dyers
J. T. Sullivan
T. C. Menges
W. A. Delaney
F. J. Hanlon
Mildred Williamson
Red Cross Society
France
High Seas
British Museum
St. Paul's Cathedral
St Peter's
Rome
Santa Metis
Florence
Capitol
Darmstadt
SS Sophia
Constantinople
Mohammed Adil Shah
Bijapur
Dolly
Louise
Santa Claus
Thad
Sycamore Street
Wm. Holland
Wise
West Fourth Street
Sunlight Road
Friendship
Choice
Saul
Calvary Alley
Garry On
Fanny
Michael O'Halloran
Laddie Pearod
the Turmail
Rainbow Trail
Anne of Avonlea
Star Rover
Heart of the Sunset
Warwick
Blaor's
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