Build Quarters for American Air Mechanics
The Associated Press reports extensive training quarters will be built in England and France for a corps of thousands of mechanics to repair and care for American airmen’s machines. Washington is asked to send 13 000 brick layers and carpenters plus laborers for construction at the training camps. After England, builders move to France. The plan aims to ensure abundant skilled mechanics to aid air power’s success. Flying schools for Italian aviators will be established in the United States. Expeditionary HQ recommends Italian model aircraft and engine production, training, feeding and housing pilots, to be financed by Italy. The program to begin mid 1915.
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Associated Press
France
England
Washington
America
United States
Italy
Argentine Singer Elena Theodorini Arrested as Spy
Elena Theodorini, famed Argentine opera star, was arrested by a French cruiser on espionage charges linked to Count Luxburg. She had long been a friend of the German diplomat and made Buenos Aires her home after arriving in 1884. She later naturalized, becoming the first foreign woman to do so in Argentina.
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Buenos Aires
Elena Theodorini
Count Luxburg
Germany
la’ Fheodorius
Argentina
Europe
Count Luxbury
Montevideo
Theodorini
la Theodorini
Altho
New York
Metropolitan Opera
Waterloo Masons Observe St. John's Day
Waterloo lodge No. 105 A F and A M will celebrate St John s day Thursday in Masonic temple. The observance is for Masons only and begins at 2 p m with Master Mason degree work. A buffet supper runs 5 36 to 7 30 p m followed by a 20 minute patriotic musical program and roll of honor reading. Remarks on Our Members at the Front and The Story of Masonry fill the evening with social time through 6 30 p m Acquaintance period ends. Committee in charge: George C Welker Guy N Lee and E C McConnell.
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Waterloo Lodge
A. FL
A. M
Masonic Temple
G. D. Becker
W. R Law
H.L. Haywood
George C. Welker
Guy N. Lee
E. C. McConnell
Red Cross Chief Returns to Report on Russia
William B. Thompson, head of the American Red Cross mission to Russia, has returned to the United States to present a report on conditions in that country and the organization’s work. The piece notes milk shortages in London and price controls, with a retailer fined 250 dollars for selling milk above the maximum 28 cents per gallon.
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Atlantic
Nec
William B. Thompson
American Red Cross
Russia
United States
London
Soldiers' Frontline Faith From a Wartime Letter Home
In a London letter, a sister learns of a captain wounded at Loos now in civilian life, and discusses American soldiers in France. The writer argues soldiers show courage under fire, questions surrender, and notes class changes after the war. He urges unwavering family faith and cheer for those at the front.
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Sis TY
Loos
Iie
France
Amick Yarcho Wedding at Bride's Home
Miss Gladys Yarcho daughter of Mr and Mrs Louis Yarcho and H Damien Amick of Shell Rock wed at noon in the bride's parents home. Mendelssohn wedding march played for the procession and rings were carried by Rufuff Ressler. Officiating pastor Dr Frank W Court read the double service. The bride wore crepe meteor and silver cloth with net and bead trim. Afterward guests were served dinner by Miss Mas Gibson and Miss Nell Wisner. Amick a Great Lakes naval trainee and a Shell Rock High School graduate.
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First ML. EB. Church
Rufuff Ressler
Mas Gibson
Shell Rock
Nell Wisner
Amick
Shell Rock High School
Waterloo Business College
Cutler Hardware Company
Ira Amick
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
Ghell-Rock High School
Iowa State Teachers’ College
Reserve Cooks Do Bit For Boys Christmas Dinner
Washington dispatch reports army shortages in regimental kitchens triggered a surge of U S Public Service Reserve cooks. In four days about 300 skilled cooks from top hotels and restaurants were recruited, with hotel managers offering to relinquish their staffs and even replace them with women.
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Washington, D. C
United States Public Service Reserve
Department of Labor
J. L. Raffetto
Better Care of Children Decrease in England War Years
London reports a notable drop in child neglect cases since the war began. Official records show 54,000 cases in 1913, with a steady annual decline culminating in fewer than 42,000 cases in the most recent year.
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London
England
Streetcar Disaster in Pittsburgh Kills 18
A Knoxville streetcar derailed after leaving the South Hills tunnel injuring many riders. Death toll rose to 18 with 11 women and a little girl among the dead. Motorman unable to explain loss of control as the car plowed through Carson Street and struck a telegraph pole before finally stopping near a confectionery.
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Pittsburgh
Knoxville
South Hills
Carson Street
City in Brief Holiday News From Waterloo Area
Numerous short notices report residents visiting relatives over Christmas in Waterloo and nearby towns. Names include Floyd Jfferson Kennedy Hubbard Hartman Daniels Vick Rickley Doerfler and Shirey. Other items note car accidents hospital progress military furloughs and a college maintenance fund campaign reaching most of its goal.
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Floyd T. Kennedy
Abinudon
Leah Hubbard
Jesup
Frank T. Hartman
Anamosa
War Program at Waterloo Technical Society Meeting
Waterloo Technical society will hold an evening meeting Friday at 8 30 in the claprooms of the Citizens Gas and Electric company. C W Eby speaks on The First Three Years of the War, C T Wilson and Howard Burr discuss The Outlook Today, A S Butterworth presents War With Gas and Flame, W H Johnson describes the new British tank, and C A Roby talks Making Shells for the Allies.
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Waterloo Technical Society
C. W. Eby
Howard Burr
A. S. Butterworth
W. H. Johnson
C. A. Roby
Corks in High Estate In Germany
Amsterdam reports cork bottle stoppers now spark disputes in restaurants over ownership. A magistrate says the head waiter may keep the cork by custom but must surrender it to the proprietor if asked. Customers have no claim. Prices for corks, especially champagne, are rising.
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Amsterdam
Germany
Industrial village for disabled soldiers planned in Lancaster
Lancaster plans a large estate project to house about 300 disabled soldiers and sailors. The complex will include workshops, married men housing, fraternal hostels, a new church, recreation grounds, a garden, and a public park, with the mansion to be used as a clubhouse.
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Lancaster
Thomas Storey
Keeping a River Warm at Far North Hydro Plant
A northern hydroelectric facility plans to heat river water by sinking electric heating units in the stream bed. The potter produced by falling water raises the water temperature enough to prevent freezing, allowing continuous operation through winter and avoiding seasonal stoppage.
Christmas Joy Abroad In City In Spite Of War
Christmas cheer fills the city despite conflict as families reunite for the holiday. Salvation Army and Good Fellows distribute Christmas baskets to 125 homes with meat, produce, and essentials. Volunteers organize meals and gifts. Big Brother mission board to visit, with 70 to 80 guests expected for Christmas Day celebrations. A 12 foot tree donated for children's festivities adds to the season.
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Salvation Army
Water Street
Jon Paton
Leutenants
Paton
Big Brother Mission
Cadets Promoted at Taliferro Field in Aviation Reserve Corps
Fort Worth Texas reports fifty six cadets who trained at Taliferro field are recommended for commissions as first lieutenants in the aviation section of the Reserve corps. Names await War Department approval in Washington. Read the news in the advertising.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Taliferro Field
Reserve Corps
War Department
Washington
Mortuary notices for Mrs E Schiminic and Mrs Ida Sires
Funeral services for Mrs. E. Schiminic at Prest Presbyterian Church Wednesday at 2 p.m. Rev. John Robertson Macartney presiding. Burial at Pullview, MIS. Funeral for Mrs. Ida Sires at 418 Broadway Thursday at 2 p.m. Burial in Fairview Mausoleum. Mrs. Saylor’s funeral at the Hudson home Wednesday at 2 p.m.
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E. Schenk
Prest Presbyterian Church
John Robertson Macartney
Morial
Pullview
Ida Sles
Ida Sires
Broadway
Fairview Mausoleum
Ancient Lore Unnecessary In Modern Education
A NY Board of Education president argues for modern knowledge over ancient lore in education. The New Universities Dictionary is praised for defining words and guiding usage in business and society, with educators contributing essays on construction of clear, forceful language. In Berne, German ingenuity faces a crisis as imperial clothing authorities plan to recycle old wall maps into linen for clothing and linings.
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Horn
Thomas W. Churchll
New York B Board of Education
Churchill
Modernife
Berne
Imperial Clothing Headquarters
Bertin
Red Cross adds 19 million members in Christmas drive
Washington figures show near 13 million recruits with total membership near 18 million after Christmas campaign. Directors expect up to 6 million more. drive to continue this week and into January.
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Washington
D. C
The
American Red Cross Today
Chicago
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