Cedar Falls Busy on Christmas Eve
Cedar Falls reports an unprecedented rush of shoppers as Christmas Eve crowds packed stores from morning till closing. Merchants call it the heaviest holiday season in years with high sales across all lines and heavy post office activity as packages move to homes. Families shared festive meals and communities supported less fortunate through charity dinners and gifts to children, while local residents noted a sense of Christmas spirit throughout the day. The piece also records local notices including a death, school leadership changes, and residents visiting relatives over the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Falls
Dev
Chris Vicinity
Post Office
Supt
A. J. Unser
Ponni
William Trincble
Joseph Sartori
Sartori
West Cagers Meet Alumni In Close Forger Game
West High defeated the alumni 30 to 22 in a tense game that extended to overtime. Max Miller coached the West squad with Reuben Miller, Robert Miller, Herbert Vaughan, and Sam Rubin starring for the alumni, while Cohn, Gardiner, Jenkins, Doc Miller, and Banton led West. The story also covers forged check incidents linked to Raymond V. Hildebrand and local merchants, detailing police action and ongoing investigations.
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Max Miller
West High
Reuben Miller
Robert Miller
Herbert Vaughan
Sam Rubin
Cohn
Gardiner
Jenkins
Doc Miller
Y. AM. A
Waverly
Pani
State School Association
Fainting Woman Draws Gas On and Suffocates in Kitchen
In Waverly Iowa Mrs B L Smalley 73 fainted near a gas range and her fall opened the gas burner causing suffocation. Nurse Miss Zumar found the scene Monday after being summoned while tending a nearby case. Mrs Smalley had lived alone since her husband’s death and planned Christmas greetings.
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Mrs. Smalley
Changes in officers at the county courthouse in 1918
The article notes changes in Iowa county officers with the new year. J A Francis will replace the deputy auditor, Frank W Esher acts as deputy, while John McQuilkin succeeds T I Yeeter on the county board. The assessor's office moves to the courthouse with salaries fixed Jan 4 after a board meeting. State auditors will audit books for 1918 after New Year’s Day.
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Iowa State Senate
J. A. Francis
Frank W. Esher
Rainbow
George C. Welker
John McQuilkin
Yeeter
Mel Quilkin
la Porte City
Burtner
Raintow
New York Athletic Director on Duty
Lieut. Jack Skein, formerly East High athletic director, will take up duties Monday as director of all gymnasium classes. The board praises securing an experienced director after a period without one. Skein, a Coe College standout, joined East High in 1996 and led a city and county football title team. He enlisted after last season and recently received an honorable discharge.
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Jack Skein
East High
Lieut
Skei
Coe College
Cedar Rapids
Skein
Waterloo
Pany of Engineers
Tie
Poor Children Seek Christmas Gifts in Belated Letters
The office received numerous requests from needy youngsters for holiday gifts. A boy asked for a sled and a watch, while a girl listed a long shopping wish including a full dress, doll cab, swing, merry go round, Mother Goose book, rattler, Christmas tree, and other items.
Soldiers Letters From France Tell War End Relief And Longing
In letters from soldiers in France Pvt. G Malser Beatty writes from a convalescent hospital of chasing Gertans, armistice joy, and hopes to rejoin his division in Germany. He recalls Verdun, Meuse crossing, and wartime endurance while wishing for home and turkey. Sergt Floyd L Kennedy describes Chaumont outlook, Brest bay mud, Napoleon ground, and St. Aignan history as he recounts travels and a safe return wish. Private Frank Smead notes veterans planning futures after the war and mentions hospital stay. Iowa casualties list reports three men wounded. Rev Dr Wilbur Chagnan dies in New York.
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G. Malser
West High
Canvanescent
France
G. Lb. Beatty
Gartans
Germany
U.S. A
Verdun
Meuse
USS. A
Sengt. F. L. Kennedy
Sergt
Floyd L. Kennedy
Waterloo
Chaumont
Paris
England
Brest
Napoleon
Lafayette
St. Aignan
Joan of Arc
London Returns to Normal After Victory Week Train Party
A London underground carriage scene shows a mix of high society and military figures celebrating victory week. General, a matron, a police officer, George Robey, an Australian soldier, and an officer with valor ribbons mingle as Robey jokes with rabbits from a silk hat.
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London
Associated Press
Bobby
George Robey
England
Ozzie
Westminster
Belated traveler saves drunk on porch from freezing
A man found comatose on a Commercial street porch at 4 a.m. was rescued from freezing after police transported him to a warm cell to thaw. The incident followed two other intoxicated individuals picked up Christmas Eve.
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Commercial Street
Christmas Reunion Honors 45 Years of Family Gatherings
An annual Christmas reunion lasting 45 years brings together 24 relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Klingaman host with children and grandchildren: Charles Klingaman family, George F. Johnson clan, Frank Klingaman line, and W. W. Klingaman brood. Mrs. Txeminger, sister of Mrs. Slingaman, attends.
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I. Klingaman
California
Charles Klingaman
George F. Johnson
Frank L. K
Marriage Licenses Issued in Watering and Nearby Areas
A list of marriage licenses granted includes Fred H. Elliott of Watering with partner Rath E. B. Cothern, also of Watering. Austin and Hemminger in Nabooita, 21, are recorded with Ruch E. Thompson of Pisinfield and Davis of Waterloo. Wagner of Waterloo appears in the snippet.
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Fred HH. Elliott
Watering
Gas Co. Alowed Higher Rates at Marshalltown
The Iowa Railway and Light Co wins a final decree in a case over gas rates in Marshalltown Iowa. The order paves the way to turn over impounded funds and confirm a 40 cent per 1 000 cubic feet rate increase from $1 to $1 40 previously blocked by a city ordinance.
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Marshalltown
Kary
First National Bank
Iowa Railway & Light Company
William G. Raymond
Wade
Des Moines
Kas
Public Utilities Company
Frank C. Bordewick Returns to Vinton from Overseas
Vinton resident Frank C. Bordewick is the first local soldier home from overseas. He arrived recently and will spend the holidays with his parents before returning to Cherokee to resume his former job at the First National Bank.
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Vinton
Frank C. Bordewick
Cherokee
First National Bank
Fable of German Donkey and War Hope
A Washington representative recalls neutral reports from Germany about the war and uses a donkey metaphor to critique hopeful phrases. The piece notes treaties bind powers at signing or ratification and mentions M. D. Smock's paralysis after a car crash, highlighting the era's cautious mood.
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Lie Wirtmans
Washington
Germany
Washington Star
Paris Reinstates Free Sale and Use of Petroleum
A decree published today reestablishes the free sale and use of petroleum starting January 1. It permits the free sale and use of automobiles except those not licensed for commercial purposes. vehicles in the latter class remain restricted.
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Paris
Havas
Courier Patterns 1Q Coupon for Courier Patterns
Obtain the Courier up to date pattern of accompanying design by filling the coupon and sending it to Fashion Department Evening Courier Waterlooo enclosing 10 cents for each pattern. Patterns allow for seams and orders are filled quickly, reaching you within ten days after sending.
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Fashion Department
Evening Courier
Waterloo
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Sar’ Item
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Bunter
Ed Madigan
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Gomes
Raymond V. Hildebrand
Tilt Second Street West
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Dotson & Aberhdane
Fitzgerald Bros
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Martin
Tigar Fghter
Hildebrandt
Tre Vinois Central
Wenner
Jan
Francis New
John McQuilida
Wit
NEW Y Athletic
Gymnasium
William Cauon
Warnake Street
Frank Smead
168Th Infantry
Smead
Iowa
Washington, D. C
Dee
War Department
Wilbur Chapman
New York
Tee
Wilbur Chagnan
L. J Smock
Wooddgueroo
Woodhouse
Arthur Peterson
Blairstown
Peterson
Benton County
Ole Peterson
Wallingford
Lester Scott
Scott
Cummings
Industrial School For
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Boye
Louis Tobin
Charles Seeley
Ralph Blocher
Harland Harper
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Moose Entertainment
Moose
T. R
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Roosevelt Hospital
Oyster Hay
J. H. Richards
M. D. Smock
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