Italians Drive Teutons Back At Piave River
Rome reports that enemy forces crossed the Piave at Piave Vecchia and have been driven back across the river. In the Asiago sector Austro German forces advanced to Italian rear positions but were repelled as Italian counterattacks yield satisfactory results. Official dispatches describe Monte Asalone recapture and Italian forces holding Monte Grappa. heavy artillery and gas fought, with enemy losses counted in three divisions.
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Rome
Piave
Piave Vecchia
War Office
Asiago
Baso Monta Valbella
Washington, D. C
Monte Asalone
Monte Grappa
Beretta
Monte Asoloné
Pfeffer
Children of Church Remember the Needy at White Gifts
First Presbyterian Sunday school held a White Gifts service with bushels of gifts for the Christ child and a $74 cash offering for Armenian relief. Miss Corrine Sadier read from Ben Hur, with a Christmas music program directed by George Moody and organist Mrs. Oliver Stevenson. Sermons by Dr. John Robertson Macartney inspired the season, and soloist Miss Emily Trevor performed The Virgin's Lullaby. The sextet included Elsie Byvank, Marion Egan, Trevar, Eleanore Bentley, Jesse Church, and Mr. Moody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Sunday School
Christ Child
Fund For Armenian Relief
Corrine Sadier
Ben Hur
George Moody
Oliver Stevenson
John Robertson Macartney
Bethlehem
Emily Trevor
Dudley Buck
Elsie Byvank
Marion Egan
Trevarthen
Eleanore Bentley
Jesse Church
Mr. Moody
Record U S Coal Mines See Peak November Output
Washington DC December 24 2016 United States geological survey reports that bituminous coal mines produced more in November than ever before except for one month. Daily output averaged 1 872 000 tons boosted by Illinois Indiana and western Kentucky gains after October strike. Year to October output 502 051 000 tons.
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Washington, D.C
Geological Survey
Illinois
Indiana
Kentucky
Boys to France to Have Yule Turkey
Washington dispatch reports Christmas dinners planned for all American soldiers in France and at home. Delayed war supplies arrived safely and hundreds of thousands of pounds of turkeys have been shipped to support Pershing's forces and navy crews. Bountiful provisions cover army camps, cantonments, and navy stations and ships in home waters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
France
War Department
Atlantic
Gibbons Launches Lectures on U S War Efforts
Paris reports Dr. Herbert Adams Gibbons has begun an extensive program of lectures in major cities on What The United States Is Doing in the War for the committee on the effort of France and her allies. Stephen Pichon, the foreign minister, chairs the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Paris
Herbert Adams Gibbons
United States
Stephen Pichon
Stars and Stripes Fly Over Strassburg Monument
Paris December 24 The Strassburg monument on the Place Concorde, once draped in crepe, now bears the Stars and Stripes beside the French tricolor. The flags were raised yesterday afternoon before a large crowd with American Ambassador Sharp and delegates from Alsatian native societies in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Strasshug
Alsatian
Sharp
sace-Lormine
Soldiers Cannot Return Home For Christmas From Camp Dodge
Black Hawk county soldiers at Camp Dodge cannot go home for Christmas as furloughs cannot be issued in time. C A Morris will deliver Christmas presents to the troops, departing Waterton after supper tonight and returning tomorrow, with return trips postponed to New Year. Residents may drop off gifts at Morris garage on Fifth Street before 6 p m today. Bonuses were distributed among Morris Motor Car Co employees at the annual party with more than 50 employees and families participating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Hawk County
Camp Dodge
C. A. Morris
Charles van Vleck
Des Moines
Morris’ Motor Car Company
Morris Motor Car Company
Revolver Falls and the Bullet Hits Policeman
Patrolman T. J. McCausland is hospitalized with a left leg wound from a .32 caliber bullet during a Ben Hur auditorium dance. While transferring his revolver, it slipped from a pocket, discharged, and caused a single accidental shot. The bullet entered the ankle and traveled up to the calf, complicating drainage and infection risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. McCausland
St. Francis Hospital
Ben Hur
Starrett Moore wed in Waverly ceremony this Thursday
Grace Moore and Loren Starrett married at Waverly this Thursday. Mrs. Starrett is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Moore. Starrett is the son of Mrs. Pierce Starrett and works for the Adams paper company. They will live at 2169 Franklin Street. Melchair Court, No. 8, Tribe of Ben Hur, leased A. O. UF. W. Hai for 5 years. For hall interest call 3800, Ben Hur Local Headquarters, 214 Lafayette Bldg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Moore
Loren Starrett
Waverly
Starrett
E. M. Moore
Pierce Starrett
Adams Paper Company
Franklin Street
Melchair Court
Tribe of
Ben Hur
A. O. UF. W. Hai
U S Air Mechanics Train in England
The Associated Press reports that several thousand American air mechanics are being trained in England this winter to assemble repair and service aircraft for U S forces in France. Repair units are already en route and will recross the Channel as needed. Plans include flying schools in the United States for Italian aviators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
France
Atlantic
England
English
United States
Governor visits home for Christmas in Iowa trip
Dec 24 report says Governor W L Harding traveled to Sioux City Iowa today and will spend Christmas Day at Meriden at the home of Mrs Harding’s parents. The item notes a shoe sale by Wang Miller Shoe Co. and appears as an unadvertised notice.
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Wong & Miller Shoe Co
Tes
Maines
W. L. Harding
Sioux City
Meriden
Wang & Miller Shoe Co
War Christmas in New York Promises Bounteous Festivities
New York on December 24 readies a war Christmas with grand Christmas Eve celebrations for thousands of soldiers and sailors. Red Cross Y M C A W C A L and other groups plan dinners entertainments. some sailors will host 100 aboard a battleship. Fraternal societies aid the needy as Salvation Army feeds hundreds and the Elks distribute to 2500 children and 600 families.
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New York
Red Cross
W. Co AL
Salvation Army
The
Elks
Soldier Boys To Get News Of Home Through Rotary Club
Waterloo youths in military service will soon receive hometown letters. At a Rotary club meeting, president Austin Burt presented the list of service members. Lieut Herman C Miller praised the plan and noted letters from home boost morale. R Lumry shared Winnipeg experiences, G W Hellen discussed home guard efforts, and J G Ralston read an architecture paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Rotary Club
Hotel Russell-Lamson
Austin Burt
Herman C. Miller
R. Lumry
Winnipeg
Canada
G. W. Hellen
J. G. Ralston
Mortuary notices for Schenk and Sires in Waterloo brief
Mrs. Helen Marian Dunlap Schenk died at St. Francis hospital at 9 a m. burial planned beside her infant born last Friday. She was born Feb 21 1892 at Chehalis Wash and married Ernest I Schenk two years ago. Survived by husband and parents. Mrs Ida Sires, 52, died at her son Charles Sires home 418 Broadway Waterloo at 1 a m. She had been an invalid and came here last June to live with her son. Survived by husband BH R Sires four children and sister Mrs Addie Van Styke. Church member Grace E M. Decedent funeral plans pending arrival from Chester.
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E. E. Schenk
Helen Marian Dunlap Schenk
Ernest I. Schank
St. Francis Hospital
Schenk
Chehalis
Wash
Washington
Morris Herbert
Jolo
Sulu Province
Philippine Islands
Merc
States
Juma
Eleventh Street West
Thomas W. Dunlan
R. R. Springsteen
Tacoma
Florence Dunlap
Seattle
Mo Herbert
Camp ‘Stattenders
A. L. Dunlap
Pendleton
Oré
J. A. Dunlap
Pearl Warbor
Hawaii
R. G. Phipps
Vancouver
B. C
Ida Sires
Charles Sires
Broadway
Waterloo
Addie van Styke
Minnesota
Grace M. E. Church
Chester
Iowa Responds to Red Cross Appeal
Linn county and Cedar Rapids areas report strong Red Cross membership turnout with towns like Maine Township and Central City boosting quotas. Davenport reports a record drive with 15,700 new memberships, 13,200 city and 2,500 rural, reflecting widespread public support across Scott county.
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Cedar Rapids
Linn
Red Cross
Maine Township
Washington Township
Central City
Davenport
American Red Cross
Scott County
No Snow in Sight for Christmas
Gray Christmas expected across the central states as warm days melt the snow. Localities report stubborn patches while forecasts suggest clouds tonight but the Weather Bureau says no significant snow is in prospect for Christmas Day and calls it fair but cold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Central States
Government Weather Bureau
Waterloo Lags in Red Cross Drive
Waterloo trails in a Red Cross fundraising drive as 6,000 of 18,224 needed members are enrolled. Headquarters stay open tonight with volunteers urging residents to join. Local businesses vie for 100 percent participation as sign displays spread across Waterloo.
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Red Cross
H. BR. Cropper
Waterloo
American Red Cross
Actus
Louis BE. Frank
Luli Cushman
J. “Hl Easley
G. N. Cousins
Pearth
J. Rudolph
Prospect
Fiprey Tullar
Highland
W. Miller
Castle Hill
East Juniors
West Juniors
Raymond
Finchford
Hatz
Joseph & Sons
Ovverland-Hanson
Lincoln Savings Bank
C. A. Morris Company
Waterlog Ica Cream Company
H. A. Maine Company
Smith, Lichty & Hillstan Company
Standard Paint and Glass Company
Dr Levi P Gilbert Methodist Leader Dies in Cincinnati
Dr Levi P Gilbert editor and minister dies at 65 in Cincinnati. Former editor of the Western Christian Advocate he preached in Cleveland Ohio New Haven Connecticut Coos Bay? Seattle Washington and was among the nation's best known Methodist ministers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Levi P. Gilbert
Gilbert
Western Christian Advocate
Cleveland
New Haven
Coan
Seattle
Wash
Abandon Annually New Year Event At Hotel Russell Lamson
Hotel Russell Lamson will not host the annual New Year's celebration this year. Manager Jacob Jevingston said conditions do not warrant statewide festivity and it aligns with government conservatism to cancel the event.
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Hotel
Russell-Lamson
Jacob Jevingston
Depot Robbed in Webster City Ia Details Conflicting
The Illinois Central depot in Webster City Iowa was robbed of 200 dollars as the agent was in the basement. No crew present though several suspects are held. The incident occurred December 24 with cash on hand missing and ongoing inquiries.
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Webster City
Illinois Central
Planes Foes Down 18 German Machines in 100 Combats
Wartime dispatch reports intense aerial activity on the Verdun and Cambrai fronts. In 100 combats over several days, French forces felled 18 German aircraft while bombers dropped roughly 20 tons of explosives behind enemy lines. German raids were repulsed near Epehy and Moeuvres, with losses and counterfire noted.
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Bethincourt
London
Epehy
Cambrai
War Office
Monebyle-Preux
la Bassee
City in Brief: Holiday Movements and Births
Tarry Tunsen and J. J. Trennan of Chicago visit for holidays as George W. French attends a sister’s funeral in Osage. Erle Martin heads to Farmington for Christmas with family. Annette Schuitz visits Des Moines. A. B. Kepford and family depart for Independences for Christmas. Ricker Van Metre visits Evanston for the weekend with his mother. F. L. Novak from New York City visits the Dewey home in Des Moines. Paul J. Wilson reports he is with Co. B at Deming, NM. Martha Berker spends Christmas in Lamont, Louisiana. Mrs. A. L. Carmienl travels to Guttenberg for Christmas with relatives. Dr. and Mrs. H. R. O'Dall welcome a son Harold Reed Jr. A baby boy born to the Sehiel family. Louie describes the newborn as a real soldier. Mrs. F. J. Taylor and family leave for holiday visits in Freeport and Rockford. M. Kelly of Butte, Mont., arrives to spend Christmas.
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Matty
Emanuel Schaple
A. Alexander
Sclopla
Delph
Kingmin County
Kan
Will
Mary A. Glessner
W. BR
Robert
Paul J. Wilson
W. R. Taw
Co. B
Deming
N. XM
Martha Berker
Lamont
A. L. Carmienl
Guttenberg
H. R. O’dall
Harold, Reed, Jr
Louis Sehiel
Louie
Announcements and Curiosities From An Era of Masonic Calls
A Waterloo Lodge 105 called communication at Masonic Temple for second degree work. Anecdotes include Louis de Hoflers famed for breaking iron with bare hands and feats of strength. Bible snow notes describe rare falls and poetic allusions. Commentary on healthful exercise and husbands cited from Buffalo News. Dr. Charles W. Eliot reflects on cultivation. Jesus drove money changers in temple. tribute coin details for festival visitors.
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Waterloo Lodge
Masonic Temple
Louis de Hoflers
Temple
Jesus
Jerusalem
Plans Laid For Sale War Stamps Campaign
Plans for a countywide sale of war thrift stamps were announced with a campaign set to begin after holidays. Leo Paulger Cedar Falls chairs the drive to be conducted through schools churches and large assemblies with every citizen urged to own stamps. The program highlights guaranteed values and redemption terms with district meetings planned including a Waterloo gathering at Hotel Russell-Lamson next Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Paulger
Cadur Falls
Motara
Towa
W. W
Campbell Janney Leaves for Army Duty in Florida
Campbell Janney, who enlisted in the quartermaster’s corps, leaves Wednesday night for Chicago and then Jacksonville, where he has been ordered to report for duty. Melcholr Court No. 8 of the Tribe of Ben Hur leases the A. O. U. W. hall for six years. For details call $500, Ben Hur Local Headquarters, 214 Lafayette Building.
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Gampbeld
Janney
Campbell Janney
Quartermaster’s Corps
United States Army
Chicago
Jacksonville
Fla
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U.S
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Stars and Stripes
Strassburg
G. A. Morris
Starrett-Moore
Christmaas
Soldier Boys
Iowa
Fenisil
Alt
Citizens Gas & Eiedric Company
Austie Murt
Manaager
Maide
Ure Rett Cross Society
DR. Gilbert
Cincinnate
I. GC
NEC
Buchanan Optical
P. A. Kelly
Vermont Stroet
Hugh Smead
Shreveport
Carl JH. Whitmore
Lloyd A. Smith
A. A. Smith
Baltimore
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
George S. Bentley
Great Lakes
Buchanan
Y. M.C. A. Ridge
Tarry Tunsen
J. J. Trennan
George W. French
Osagao
Erle Martin
Farmington
Annette Schuitz
A. B. Kepford
Independences
Ricker van Metre
Evanston, I
T. van Metre
F. L. Novak
New York City
W. L. Dewey
Allen Street
F. J. Taylor
Miss Clarice
Fred
Freeport
Rockford
M. Kelly
Butte, Mont
Sibow
Nazareth
A. GW
Buffalo News
Charles W. Eliot
BF. L
Marquis Joe
J Cowan
Cedar Falls
Black Hawk
C. W. Bedford
Cedar
C. Smalley
Cedar Alls
Charles S. Henrat
East Waterloo
Jos Shirley
Eagle
Peter Beck
Faz
Cy Rlensche
Lester
Dunkerton
Fred P. Davis
Lincoln
George Johnson
Bit Vernon
Monroe Lane
Orange
Harver
Hesn
Poyner
Jacob Shares
Spring Creek
William Hartley
Union
F. W.W. Miller
Runnels
May DE
Morria Hangen
Hansen
Nathan Enlow
Melcholr Court
Farrier
Oeistmas Greetings
Paws
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