Waterloo district reports 100 percent Red Cross membership
The North Waterloo district leads with 100 percent Red Cross membership, including 12 named businesses. Other groups such as YWCA and several banks have full participation. Daily reports urged. shortages of workers hampering efforts amid a war drive and public appeals for dues to fund reconstruction and wartime relief.
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North Waterloo
Waterloo
Red Cross
Ed. Westhall
Busiess Houses
Landgraf Drug Store
Tibbitts Clothiers
Westhoff Barber Shop
Rose’s Supply Co
Dunham & Sohner
Sipe’s Fruit Store
Gentle Fruit Store
Cianciolo Confectionary
Alexander’s Grocery
Horne’s Drug Store
Lynch Grocery
O'Donnell & Slaughter
Independent Electric
Matt Parrott & Sons
Adams Paper Co
Burch Gros
Crystal Lea & Fuel
American Trust & Savings Bank
B. W. Schuneman
Hotel Ellis
C. W. Ransier
George Scales
M. Lichty
John Swift
Post Office
G. W. Thode
Commercial National Bank
G. L. Whitman
Harold Plumb
Ida Cooley
Black Store
Joby Muldoon
Tom Flynn
Louis Frank
Block
J. O. Trumbauer
Red‘ ‘Cross
America
Nso
City in Brief and Local Notices
Mrs. A B Walker ill at home 1233 Lincoln street Dr F W Porterfield in Chicago on business W T Whitney 720 Mullan Ave West returned from California New daughter Evelyn Lucile to Mr and Mrs James C Snodgrass 814 berth Dec 17 Harriet Jeanette Mrs S Altman to travel to Chicago and Atlantic City Holiday plans Priest operations at Presbyterian hospital Mrs T H Foster improving from operation Christmas story at public library times Lola Valentine niece of O J Valentine died influenza Paul Rabe sues for divorce from Stella Maud Raha since Sept 10 1900 Dr J B Brinkman discharged from army service E T Shaffer jailed for issuing false check released on $100 bond sidewalk assessments protests time expires Monday about six miles of walk cost 3400 Lincoln circle Ladies of the A R R regular meeting memorial hall 2 39 pm Picnic supper William Leask letter from Sergt George D Leask in England war nearing end Woodmen of the World officers elected Sergt Fred Herfurth receives Christmas box Ruth Herfurth 14 Ar Byle street New Year eve reservations at Hotel Russell Lamison Dinner ball Dec 31 1618
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James ¢. Snodgrass
Harriet Jeanette
S. Altman
Chisago
Atlantic City
N. J
T. H. Foster
Riceville
Presbyterian Hospital
Public Library
E. T. Shaffer
D. B. Henderson
Lincoln Circle
Ladies of the &. A. R
Fred Herfurth
France
Ruth Herfurth
Ar- Byle Street
Russell Lamison
New York Chicago Postal Air Service Faces Hurdles
A New York to Chicago air post run failed due to minor accidents. Pilot Mike Ebersole damaged a propeller and wing at Shuburo field making him unable to start. A second attempt began at Belmont Park with R A Taylor and C G Fry flying mail to Bellefonte Pennsylvania for transfer to Cleveland.
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Chicago
Mike’ ‘Ebersole
Shburo Field
Matt
New York
Belmont Park
Taylor
Fry
Bellefonte
Cleveland
Joffre Made Immortal of France Amid Wilson Ceremony
Paris December 19 Marshal Joffre is inducted as France’s 40th immortal at the French Academy ceremony attended by President Wilson and President Poincare. Crowds cheered the famed Marne victor as he entered in marshal’s dress noting pride in his military identity over academic robes.
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Associated Press
Paris
Marshal Joffre Mon
France
Marne
Wilson
Poincare
Marshal Joffre
Wrecking of Enemy Urged by Peace Men Resolution Hints
In Washington December 19 a resolution asked the state department to inform the senate whether American peace commissioners advocated destruction of German warships or other enemy property and by what authority. Introduced by Minority Leader Lodge and, without discussion, left on the table.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
State Department
Senate
Americaty
Wader Lodge
Gillette challenges Mann for House speaker role
Representative Gillette of Massachusetts, Republican leader in the House, announced his bid to become speaker in the next Congress opposing Speaker Mann of Illinois. Former Speaker Gannen of Illinois declared support for Mann and named an executive committee to run his campaign. The panel includes Madden Rodenburg McKinley Copley Williams Wheeler Graham and Smith, all of Illinois.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Gilette
Massasohnsetts
Lhouse
Ilnese
Mann
Hllinois
Mzenn
Gannen
Sili- Inois
Madden
Rodenburg
McKinley
Copley
Willams
Isling Central western lines run on time trains
In December first 25 days Islington Central western lines operated 252 thru passenger trains with every eastbound train on time and only eight westbound trains late at most 20 minutes. Heavy holiday mail traffic caused the westbound delays. Congress hearings on railroad legislation set for January 2, with Director General McAdno expected to aid the first witness.
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Islingis Central Westernlines
West Ound
RAM
Jess Washington
Eam House
Joint Congressional Committee
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
McAdno
Statewide Hard Road System proposed in Iowa bill
Krank Nebiker Iowa legislator outlines a statewide hard roads bill funded by auto taxes to avoid new taxes. A $50 million bond issue would finance construction overseen by a state highway commission with 17 designated routes across Iowa. The plan aims to complete within five years with funds carved from auto tax revenue if sufficient.
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Burlington
Nebiker
Frank E. Thompson
Chicago
Illipois
Burlington-Omaha
McGregor
Rock Valley
Dubuque
LeMars
Clinton
Denison
Davenport
Minden
Westerm
Council Bluffs
Mt Pleasant
Fairfield
Ottumwe Albia
Chariton
Osceola
Eston
Red Oak
Keokuk
Sidney
Muscatine
Bsigourney
Minnesota State Line
Mississippi River
Ton
Wip
Fort Madison
Kuk
Cresco
Richfield
Delwain
Waterlow
Independence
Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
Mt. Pleasant
Wranklin
Tawa
Mortuary Notices for Emma Barnes and Others
Cemetery and funeral notices report deaths from pneumonia and influenza across Waterloo Gilbertville and surrounding areas. Included are Emma Barnes, Mary Craig, Jean Cardy, Henry and Anna Sondag, Berdie Krnninger, James Patterson, Ontopa Griffith, Rosetta Blanquart, George Keegan, and W. Orr with service details and burial plans.
Essay Contest Winners Reach for Fire Prevention
Supt. W. Kline distributes prize checks from the Iowa Manufacturers Fire Insurance Co. to East High winners Eva Abrams Margaret Tate and Garmalita Calderwood and West High winners Caroline Munn Fort London and Dwight Wolfe. First prize 257 dollars second 3 dollars third 19 dollars.
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W. Kline
Iowa Manufacturers Fire Insurance Company
East High
Eva Abrams
Margaret Tate
Garmalita Calderwood
West High School
Caroline Munn
Fort London
Dwight Wolfe
Pri
Nurse Julie Grews Kahn Dies After Illness
Mrs. John Kahn a former training nurse in Waterloo for five years died this morning after a short illness of influenza in La Porte City. She had married Mr. Kahn last September and resided here since. Parial and funeral arrangements await word from them.
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Ln Porte City
John Kahn
Julie Grews
Waterloo
Kahn
Uneral Notices for Denver Residents Schedule Sunday Services
Funeral services are planned for Herbert Trandt 11 years old who died Wednesday after influenza. Interment will follow at Lutheran Cemetery. The boy is son of Mr and Mrs Herman Trandt of Denver. Mrs Chris Tithe of Meery hospital Warery area also died Wednesday following an illness. A memorial will be held Sunday at Maxfield Church.
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Tienry Sondag
Ohn Sondag
Gilbertville
Anna
Henry
St. Mary's Cathelic Church
Kate Nelson
Peter
John
Nick
George Keegan
John Keegan
Eagle Center
Mount Carmel Catholic Church
Denver
Herbert Tandi
Herman Trandt
Denve
Chris ‘Tithe
Meérey
Warery
Worial
Vialm
Maxfield Church
Waterloo to host Iowa Steel Post Company factory
Iowa Steel Post Company files incorporation papers for a $250,000 plant in Waterloo. The factory is to open soon after year start, employing a large number of workers from the outset and prompting additional related firms to consider Waterloo as a location. Leaders include AL Shade and stockholders J R Bunyan and J C Clark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Iowa Steel Post Company
Ned
AL Tl Shade
Comepany
J. R. Bunyan
J. C. Clark
Joboy
Slauie
Locath Stolen Car Recovered. Suspect in Custody
An automobile owned by Ward Wood of Brandon, stolen Nov 24 from Fifth Street East, was found in Davenport. Neal, alleged thief, is in custody and Waterloo officials report he has confessed. A sheriff's deputy will travel to Davenport to pursue further action.
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Locath
Ward Wood
Brandon
Fifth Street
Davenport
Wo Neal
Custasy
Waterloo
Modern Soldier Is No Spendthrift
The piece notes Pershing era soldiers spend little on themselves, allot half pay home, carry government life insurance, and save substantial sums. Red Cross and Y M M C A data show remittances often exceed personal purchases. Totals in the division: merchandise sales 254,202 francs. remittances 377,468 francs. overall canteen sales and remittances total about 1,068,249 francs.
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Paris
Y. MM. C. A. Finsnee
America
Inginess
United 18
Veterans in England Face Pay Woes and Odd Losses
London dispatch notes American soldiers stationed in England struggle with unpaid or mislaid funds and small losses like torn tissue paper shillings used as mock currency. Atty Spellbring recalls a horse near the front and plans to reunite with it when war ends, hoping to return home together.
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London
America
England
Magle Hut
Red Triangle
Howe
Horsh
Clinton
Emall
Corp
Arthur Spellhring
Rome
Ryver
States
Spellbring
Tri
Ahn
Socialist Anti War Effort to Benefit Humanity Defense
A National Socialist party official testifies in court defending a campaign to end war and push disarmament. He asserts the movement seeks world peace and human welfare while acknowledging the party published antiwar literature deemed seditious by the government.
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Irena
Chiara
Dees
Piemaddee
Murthy
Agkobon Grane
Noet Vral
National
Seemiadist Party
Labor group moves to circulate petition for new city hospital
Waterloo Central Labor adopts a motion to circulate a petition urging the board of supervisors to plan and fund a central emergency hospital. Labor leaders argue existing city hospitals run at capacity and a dedicated facility could provide needed care for tuberculosis and other emergencies, with broad support beyond organized labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo Central Labor
Jase Hight
Central Labor Union
Suchia
Oeathers
Ely
Bolshevist Army Estimated at 180000 by London Chronicle
Reports from London Chronicle estimate Bolshevists field 180000 troops, with hints of growing force for a possible westward march toward Germany. The piece notes extensive Bolshevik propaganda over the year and mentions utility board actions in Peoria as well as a session of mayors and officials addressing outside utility concerns.
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London Chronicle
London
Hoporta
Lody Dally Chronicle
Dox
Ouiber
Molshevlal
Thong
Germany
KAP Utility Board
Peoria
Dee Pa
Ulinals
Ogether WU Turmerots
Cheny
Comenis
State House Debates Home Rule Over Utilities
During the session lawmakers debated repeal or amendment of the act to grant cities home rule over public utilities. The state public utilities commission faced sharp criticism for its actions in the debate.
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Dent
Elye Cities
State Public Utilities Commission
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A.B. Walker
Lincoln Street
F. W. Porterfield
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Mullan Avenue
Californias
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Rien
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O. J. Valentine
Lola Valentine
Mason City
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Jack
Champaign
Paul Rabe
Stella Maud Raha
Aine Eitnaut
J. B. Brinkman
Army
William Leask
Oak
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Woodmen of the World
T. H. Spencer
Courcil
H. D. Windig
Charles Stelt
W. W. Miller
C. O. Demmel
F. H. Chesbro
O. 0. Potts
J. M. Searles
E. L. Rohlf
D. R. Thompson
G. J. Bennett
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N. Y
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Gillette
Cannon
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Iowa
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Buna Barnes
Adams Street
J. J. Stenrod
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Cedar Mapids
Gadestwood
St. Louis
Jason
Ray &, Marnes
Tavome
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W. J. Craig
Lisasetto Street
Dine
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Murray
Fivorgetown
St. Mary's Catholic Church
O'Keefe & Towne wWertiary
Tyrone
Jean Metchverdle Cardy
Tean Mitchell Cardy
Ute Hone
L. W. Slocum
Mulan Avenue
Decedent
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W. Slocum
Myrtle Cardy
Watertoo
L. Curtiss
Berdie May Krraninger
Berdie May Krnninger
Jefferson Street
Levita
George Russell
AJB
Hileman & Gindt
Tames W. Patterson
James W. Patterson
Hudson
O'Keefe & Towne
Ontopa Griffith
Onila Griffith
Mulberry Street
Keefe & Towne Mortuary
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W. Orr
Peterson Ros
Fairview Cemetery
Cedar Walls
Forter
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A. HH. Slade Howdy
Ludwig
Commercial Street
Aubyig, Jeweler
ABOR
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Tarxag
Seventeen
Barbara Worth
Private Peat
Inside the Qup
Magle
Molly Make Believe
Jess
Storm Country
Miss Fallie
Venrod
Sam
Wders
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Purple Stake
Shepherd of the Hits
Thankful
Alary Guste
Their
Emmy Lou
Miss Dilly
Tittle Sir Gallahad
Anne of Avontea
Just David
Peloubaet
Rignes
Mather
Billy Whiskers
Warwick
Black
Ieee
Waterloo Electrical Supply Company
Bridge Street
Pyramid Drug Company
Pyramid Building
Marshall
Mick
Ane
Eewum
Vimy Ridge Orchestra
J. H. Siegel’s Grocery
Grant Ave
Quanr
Libby
Golden West
Beverly Olah
Arm & Hammer Soda
J. H. Siegel
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