Entry Into War-Driven Industry and Prices In 1917
Bradstreet's Review analyzes 1917 as a landmark year when the United States moved from neutral trade to full wartime mobilization. It details massive government controls, loans, conscription, and war-driven price increases that boosted industry, agriculture, and shipping, while public taxes and inflation pressed civilians. The piece notes record crops, surging commodity prices, and the dollar's diminished purchasing power, with a forward look at finance and commerce shaped by ongoing global conflict.
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Bradstreet
United States of America
America
Ale
Rothouse
Europe
Corton
Stade
Great Britain
Waterloo Headquarters for General Superintendent of Illinois Central
Waterloo is the headquarters for the general superintendent of the western lines of the Illinois Central Railway. W. S. Williams leads the office, overseeing divisions at Freeport Dubuque and Fort Dodge with Waterloo as grand division head. Williams rose from Clinton brakeman to general superintendent by 1917 and also serves as president of the American Association of Railway Superintendents and vice president of the St. Louis Railway Club.
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Waterloo
Illinois Central Railway
Illinois Central
W. 3. Williams
Chicago
Clinton, Il
Freeport
Dubuque
Fort Dodge
Grand Division
Ilinais Central
W. 5S
Williams
Ilinois Central
Clinton, I
Springfield
Minnesota
St. Louis
All Western
Illnois Central
Willams
H. 8. Taylor
S. C. Western Lines
American Association of Raiway
St. Louis Railway Club
Nation must focus on winning the war and enduring peace
The text argues for prioritizing the war effort over civilian pursuits as millions serve in military and naval forces. It notes stock market declines, reduced demand, and higher prices, with Britain employing 2.6 million women at home. It warns of shifted labor, heavier burdens, and the need to concentrate on securing a safe, lasting peace through national resolve and sacrifice.
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Britain
Introducing Mr Black and Peerless Baking Company
E M Black the president of Peerless Baking Company joins the city booster roster in late 1917 with a hearty and sincere welcome. The newcomer’s entry signals active local engagement and expansion in the community.
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E. M. Black
Peerless Baking Company
Chapman Lumber Co Opens New Office Building
A substantial ornate office building for the C. W. Chapman Lumber Company was erected at Seventh and Water streets within the past year. The brick one story structure with oak furniture and oak floors cost about $2,000 and includes a public and private office for manager I. D. Collins. The lumber yards are at the rear, with nine Iowa city yards operated by the firm.
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C. W. Chapman Lumber Company
Seventh and Water
I. D. Collins
Iowa
President backs strict child labor law enforcement
Washington, D. C. December 31. President Wilson endorses the national child labor committee’s fight against wartime relaxation. In a letter made public he states strict enforcement will protect life and health and improve efficiency and economy of production.
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Washington, D. C
National Child-Labor Committee
Wilson
Panlls Boy Choir to tour to raise funds for French towns
Chicago's Panlls boy choir will depart tomorrow for a six months coast to coast tour to raise about $100,000 for restoration efforts in devastated French towns after the war.
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Chicago
Panlls Choir
France
Ig Worth the Increased Price
A reader named J. M. Graham argues in support of raising the Evening Courier and Reporter’s weekly price, noting rising costs of production and asserting readers will accept the higher cost as justified and worth the paper.
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Evening Courier and
J. M. Graham
Unique Setcler Opener Predicts War Events Years Ahead
A fragmented discovery notes a 14 year prewar knife gift from Dolby Manufacturing, engraved with a lion and an eagle sharing a dish and the legend England and America in business cousins in trouble. Burkitt reportedly received the envelope knife, relating to a 808.40 amount and a future-facing prophecy.
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Burkitt
Dolby Manufacturing Company
England
United States
America
Fifty Telegraphers Going to France
Fifty telegraphers under or over draft age are invited to join a specially organized signal corps railway battalion to depart for France within three weeks. Recruits will be drawn from the St. Louis district with opportunities for commissioned ranks and promotions, per Lieut. Glessner. The battalion will handle communications along French railways.
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Bt. Louis
France
Signal Corps
War Department
St. Louis
Glessner
Chicago elevated roads seek fare hike and freight rates
Chicago December 81. The elevated railways will file a petition with the state utility board in January to raise passenger fares and permit carrying package freight. President B I Budd said higher operating costs necessitate the increase.
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Chicago
State Utility Board
B. I. Budd
M. Budd
Packers Probe Thursday Continues in Philadelphia
Washington December 31 federal trade commission announced open hearings on packing industries would be continued Thursday in Philadelphia with Commissioner Victor Murdock presiding.
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Washington, D. C
Federal Trade Commission Today
Philadelphia
Victor Murdock
Surprise wedding for Miss Barbara Tiggerman and Arthur Stewart
An unexpected nuptial took place at Rev Rousch's home as Miss Barbara Tiggerman and Arthur Stewart wed. Both are from local manufacturing and Courier and Reporter backgrounds. The couple will reside at 406 Sixth Street East with Mrs Stewart's in Laws nearby.
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Barbara Tiggerman
Arthur Stewart
Courier and Reporter
Waverly
Rousch
Stewart
Frank Trysterman
Horton
Stewart Fan
Among the Churches annual meetings and gatherings outlined
Walnut Sirest Baptist and Grace M E announce rescheduled or new year activities including church socials, supper times, and reports. B P U hosts a party at the church. Westminster and Calvary outline picnics and dinners with family baskets. Red Cross donations planned. congregational societies hold meetings and a Sunday program.
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Walnut Sirest
Grace M. E
Calvary Evangelical
Friends
Calvary Evangelical Church
B. Y
Medieval medicine leaves words in modern speech
The piece traces the four humors, their Latin roots, and how terms like sanguine phlegmatic choleric and melancholy persist in today s language. It notes humor based temperament words and explains the origin of temperament from the body s due mixture. An advertisement for a dictionary and a church benefit follows.
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Europe
Arabia
Universities
Courier Patterns for Fashion Department Orders
Courier offers up to date pattern designs for accompanying sewing, with seams included. Send to Fashion Department Evening Couri har Waterloo, enclosing 10 cents per pattern. Orders filled promptly and should reach within ten days after ordering.
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Conyon
Fashion Department
Two Modern Buildings Erected in Waterloo East
Two new structures in Waterloo East attract attention for architecture and tenant convenience. The Webberking building on Mulberry Street near Fourth and the Seal Plats at Sixth and Lafayette showcase notable plumbing and heating efficiencies. Rynearson & Koch, longtime contractors, report strong optimism for future business as they wish everyone a happy New Year.
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Webberking Business
Mulberry Street
Fowlers
Sixth
Lafayette Streets
Rynearson & Koch
German immigrant Otto Wein dies of poisoning in Iowa
Remains of Otto C Wein died Saturday afternoon and were taken to Danver Iowa for funeral services. Cause of death listed as poisoning from an infection. Born January 17 1886 in Germany he came to the United States at age three settling in Brewer County with his parents. Married June 8 1909 to Clara Saus and moved to Waterloo the same year. Surviving widow two children Viola and Leland father five brothers and six sisters. James Bernard Keller 8 month old son of Mr and Mrs J R Keller died at 4 AM pneumonia. Body to O Keefe Towne mortuary for Nashua burial preparations. Fort Dodge December 1917 New Year’s Eve dance by Ben Hur at Stephens Mancing Academy Sherrills six piece orchestra.
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Otto C. Kein
Otto C. Wein
Danver
Helu
Germany
Brewer County
Clara Saus
Bonnington
Waterloo
Viola
Leland
Fathor
James Bernard Iome
James Bernard Keller
J. R. Keller
Edwards Street
O’keefa & Towne Mortuary
Nashua
Churches Buy Junior Bonds Worth 3806 in Watersloo and Cedar Heights
Seven hundred sixty one bonds amounting to 2805 were subscribed by congregations of five Presbyterian churches in Watersloo and Cedar Heights to be paid during 1918. The campaign aims to reach all organized bodies in the state with subscriptions collected over the week and next Sunday. World War thrift bonds began in France as indemnity and thrift education, said W W Marsh, director.
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Watersloo
Cedar Heights
Westminster
First
East Park
Northminster
Greenfield
W. W. Marsh
Northeast Town
France
Employers to Match Liberty Bond Purchases from Workers
The Adams Paper company announced at its Saturday annual meeting at Hotel Hassel-Lamson that for every employee who buys a Liberty Bond the firm will pay half the cost. Any employee may buy up to two bonds, at 60 cents weekly for 500 weeks, with no stated limit on total amounts funded by the company. Lieut. H J Rousa, a former Satesuan, spoke to the group. Eighteen were present.
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Adams Paper Company
Hassel-Lamson
Camp Dodge
Card of Thanks for Death of Wife and Mother
The family expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends for kindness and flowers at the passing of their wife and mother. Signatures include David Harrison B S and Jeons Harrison Bimas Dietz George Johnston and Smith.
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David Harrison
B'S
Jeons Harrison
Bimas, Dietz
George Johnston
Smith
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