Germanic Occupation Rules Tighten Police Powers
The report outlines rigid Allied regulations in Coblenz under Pershing era occupation. Citizens must carry ID, announce address changes, and posted resident lists. gatherings are restricted. only approved meetings with courts, schools, or rallies allowed. A military court will punish acts hindering soldiers or damaging army property. The note forbids selling army supplies by soldiers and urges orderly conduct to avoid humiliation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coblenz
Iren
Pershing
Love
Jhanes W. McAndrew
Bear Weighing Ton Killed by Hunter
A bear weighing about a ton was shot and killed by a hunter after being seen in a crowded area. The bear stood four feet four inches at the shoulder and was described as very large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunter
Reatiie
War Heroes Told by Nevada Sailors on Foggy Dawn
Hundreds of visitors read shipboard reminiscences as sailors recount naval life in the North River during World War I. Captain William Cole of the Nevada is praised for his leadership under fog bound signals that misled a cruiser squadron, prompting a bold action and a near battle. Other crewmen describe those foggy moments as the most thrilling of the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
North River
Vishor
Nevada
William ¢. Cole
Cerptain
Addait
Frilish Grand Fleet
Hoover refuses meeting with German relief officials
Washington reports Food Administrator Hoover angrily rejects German officials Baron von der Lancken and Dr Rieth seeking a Berlin meeting. In a Paris-dated message, the pair claimed to be appointed by Berlin to negotiate food supplies for Belgium. Hoover responds that he will not deal with Germans and will not meet them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Hoover
Europe
Baron von der Lancken
Rieth
Paris
Belgium
Berlin
Walter Lyman Brown
Commission For Relief In
Rotterdam
Mr. Hoover
Stamp Book Returns and Thrift Certificate Drive
M L Bowman of the Waterloo Service League reports from H A Miller that delinquent pledges in the war savings stamp drive must be turned over to local appeals, with names of all who fail to meet commitments forwarded for action. The notice directs reporting of delinquents and emphasizes savings pledges and purchases to complete the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Bowman
Waterloo Service League
H. A. Miller
Des Moines
Sal
Service League
Waterloo
Iowa
Court of Appeals
Homer A. Miller
U. S. Treasury Department
John Fullerton Dies in Cedar Falls Flu Hospital
John Fullerton, about 36, editor in Cedar Falls, died after illness at a Red Cross flu hospital. Survived by parents Mr and Mrs. Fullerton. Spent years in Fort Des Moines area before Cedar Falls posting. Funeral arrangements not listed in readable text.
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John Fullerton
Cedar Falls
RED Cross
Vedar
Fullerton
Fort
Fudlerton
Patt Dodee
Vile
Indoor Concert Splendid Effort At Walnut Street Church
An indoor concert at Walnut Street Baptist Church filled the large auditorium with the Illinois Central Concert Band of 45, aided by a junior section. Nine numbers plus an encore thrilled the audience as solo and ensemble work showed creditable technique, featuring a vocal by Miss Winnifred Garbin with Miss Fay Colding. The senior band, organized last August, is rapidly gaining reputation as a top community group in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Central Concert
Band
Walnut Street
Winnifred Gar
Fay Colding
Ciy
AR UW
Waterlye
Band Association
A. Garber
Seebye
W. PL Robin
Mkt Boat
Serre
SRK
EB Sxhapla
Vier
Beard
Charles
Court Holds 83 750 Too Much for Bow Life
A court ruled the widow’s claim of 83 750 was excessive against the John B Brewing Co after the father, a shoemaker, failed to prove schooling or medical expenses for his child. The verdict reduced damages and noted past medical costs were unfunded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Tr Brewing Company
Trapshooting’s wartime pull grows as women join in
A historic essay argues that trapshooting rose during war, with Uncle Sam shipping targets to Pershing and women becoming prominent. It notes parks and clubs adopting traps, the sport appealing across classes, and the Interstate Trapshooting association drafting a new code to revive trapshooting as America’s major sport. Annie Oakley remains active in shooting schools for women, while discussions address try guns and steel pigeon targets for clubs.
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Qtr
Dievon
Struettiout
Uncle Sam
Gen. Pershing
Goafield
Galf
Interstate
America
Nature
Sam
Annie Qakeey
Buffalo Bill
Judson
Social Calling Reform From Holland Described
In a letter from Daisy Stensma wife of Capt Henri Stensma of the Dutch navy, a Dutch custom is described where cards are printed for window display with notes not at home and not receiving. The system signals callers and may influence American social calling practices. Stensma also recalls joy over peace and notes influenza’s impact across Europe, hoping America stays spared.
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Nathan B. Barb
Daisy Stenma
Henri Stensta
Holland
Stensma
Noy
Tome
den Helder
Naval Maninartere
Pere
Stensina
Capt Stensing
Tates
War Dept Plans Transport for European Brides of Soldiers
Washington Dec war department plans to bring hundreds of French English and Irish wives of American soldiers home to the United States. Assistant Secretary Reppell announces steps to provide places on retiring army transports for these brides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
War Department
Che
President Wilson Affirms Providence to Evangelical Free Churches
President Wilson, in London, receives a delegation from the Evangelical Free Churches. He says religion provides a guiding sanction amid perplexing world affairs and that belief in providence offers a clue when human counsel seems maze-like. He appreciates the address and the comradeship of spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Wilson
National Council of
Tthe Evangelical Free Churches
Alleged Bootlegging Case Involving Lansing in Waterloo
Information filed in municipal court accuses Carl Lansing of illegal transportation and sale of liquor. Harry Lansing allegedly sold four cases of whisky to Joe Cotter on December 1 for 30 dollars with another 80 promised. Carl allegedly transported three cases from Waterloo to his home on December 24. Carl says someone placed the liquor in his rig and he believed he was to care for it until claimed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Wenner
Carl Lansing
Harry Lansing
Towit
Joe Cotter
Cotter
Lansing
Waterloo
Carl
Soldiers Letters Describe War Tour and Souvenir Theft
Soldier Thomas J. Payne writes from France to his wife at 921 First Street West. He recalls crowds tearing from a German airplane for keepsakes, visits La Madeleine and the Arch de Triomphe, and notes a Big Bertha incident. He mentions upcoming Versailles peace talks, the Seine, and plans to travel to Bar-le-Duc, Chateau Thierry, Toul, and Nancy while remaining eager to stay near the war zone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J. Payne
First Street
la Madeline
Big Bertha
Concorde
Wilson
Germany
Wiffet Tower
Alexander Bridge
Seine River
Versailles
H. Sam
Barle-Duc
Chateau Thierry
Toul
Nancy
Barle-Due
Real Estate Transfers Record Slated for Public Notice
Slack Hawk Mounts Abstract lists transfers including properties from SUllwagon to Wo ikier and Wo TooR ost to Miltona Div A, Cody Orton to Anna, with parcels described and dated entries. The notice covers deed transfers, ownership changes, and related filings across multiple parcels and grantees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slack Hawk
Miltona
Cody Orton
Anna Dleinen
Ian Mode
Mittin Coe
Mewar
Renee
Plan of Peace Congress Nears Definite Schedule
Paris dispatch outlines tentative Versailles program for the Peace Conference. President Poincare to preside, Wilson to present fourteen points and amendments, opening address to signal first discussion. Focus on league of nations, boundaries, self determination, and economic phase with Baruch or McCormick as advisers. Adjacent ad promotes Waterloo real estate listings.
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Congress
Pointcaire
Wilson
Paris
Versailles
Hall of Mirrors
Poincare
France
Clemenceau
League of Nations
Wilse
Bernard Baruch
Vance McCormick
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Percy Cution
Lia
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Ilinois
Winbers Mrazaeung Tau
Hy Sear Shoes
Wat & Miller Shoe Co
Piven Ty
Trap Gun
le and
Rodi
Tom Marshall
Richmond
Ind. A
Akron
Sister
Providence
Evangelical Council
Lincoln Eyre
the World
the Press Publishing Co
The
New York World
Courier
Suburban
Jefferson St
Pommer & Co
Waterloo Storage Battery Co
Gelwein Auto Co, Oelwein
West Fifth Street
W.om. Kaiser
Waverly Decker Bros
Jeanp
Ben Heinmiller
Hawkeye
Riverside Garage
Shell Rock
Ostrander Bros
West Union
Independence Battery CO
Independence Greene Motor Car Co
Greene
Buchan & Genung
la Porte City
F. F. Wilfang
Dike
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