Freezing Cold Paralyzes New York Coal Supplies
Severe cold and wind grip New York area as coal shortages worsen. Municipal and charitable groups rush to aid households unable to buy fuel, with no new coal arriving and fears of delayed deliveries. Nationwide, the cold wave pushes the mercury to record lows, while relief is forecast for the coming nights.
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Red Cross Rooms Closed Tomorrow in Campaign
Headquarters of Red Cross membership drive will close this evening and reopen Wednesday morning to continue canvassing until 18 000 members are secured. In Black Hawk county 100 percent enrollments are led by Cutler Hardware, reporting every employee’s family on payroll as members. other 100 percent houses include Dert Manufacturing, Kohl’s, Waterloo Water Works, Citizens’ Gas & Electric, and Waterloo Sash and Fixture. Buttons and service flags have been received in quantities large enough for all members.
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Red Cross
Black Hawk County
Cutler Hardware Company
Dert Manufacturing
Kohl's
Waterloo Water Works
Citizens’ Gas & Electric
Waterloo
Relatives From Awax Attend Kingsley Rites
Relatives and friends from out of town attended the funeral of C. J. Kingsley yesterday. Present were George Hubbard of Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. I. C. Ellston of Chicago. Dr. John Dysart of Dubuque. Fred Robinson, grand secretary of the Elks, also of Dubuque. George O. Lock of Fayettesville Ark. J. A. Sammis of LeMars. Mrs. John Loeffe of Marshalltown.
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C. J. Kingsley
George Hubbard
Chicago
Kingsley
I. C. Ellston
John Dysart
Dubuque
Fred Robinson
the Elks
George O. Lock
Fayettesville
Ark
the Elks Lodge
J. A. Sammis
LeMars
John Loeffe
Marshalltown
Rain or Shine, the Boy Is There
A letter from Paul Davis praises the Courier for maintaining a 15 cent weekly price amid rising costs. He notes many papers have raised rates and commends the paper for keeping it affordable while acknowledging the carrier’s weekly delivery, rain or shine, for a modest daily wage.
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Courier
Crozier Tells Of Vain Fight To Get Guns
General Crozier describes efforts to obtain Lewis guns as war loomed. He notes 1,300 guns offered April 12, 4,406 on June 12, and 2,000 on June 18, showing quick orders once compatible with American ammo. Pershing urged maximum production for Vickers and Lewis guns for aviation. He cites a board clearing him of bias in Col. Lewis’ charges and mentions training stock of 7,500 guns in the U S.
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Vickers
Bennet-Mercier
Germany
Crozier
Gen. Pershing
Europe
Gen. Crozier
Col. Lewis
Store Door Left Unlocked After Weichold Theft Suspect
George Weichold, grocer at 1528 Lafayette, sought bloodhounds to trace nightly trespassers. He believes intruders entered his store last night, while police think the weekend closing left the door unlocked. Temperatures given by Buchanan Optical Co. show historical readings with a midmorning and noon column.
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George Weichold
Lafayette Street
Weichold
Waterloo Boy Hartin Army Gets Discharge
Vere C. Witt of 1706 Black Hawk Street has returned from Fort D. A. Russell Cheyenne Wyoming where he served. He received an honorable discharge from the army due to disability from on duty injuries. Largest pocket billiard tournament ever played in Waterloo. Prizes awarded. entries open to all. Okulll at Ellin Billiam Rooms B my mur adver tisement.
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Vere C. Witt
George Witt
Black Hawk Street
Fort D. A. Russell
Cheyenne
Wyo
Witt
Army
I Waterloo
Okulll
Ellin Billiam Rooms
Fire calls and insurance advice echo in village report
Saturday night a chimney fire at 324 Oaklawn Avenue and a similar chimney call at 321 First Street were investigated. Fire at Mobile and Quincy streets damaged floors and partition. 127 Mill Street roof fire caused minor damage. Insurance note urges getting a policy with Iowa Manufacturers Fire Insurance Company Waterloo.
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Oaklawn Avenue
Concrete Avenue
First Street
Mobile
Quincy
Mii Street
Iowa Manufacturers Fire Insurance Company of
Waterloo
Commercial Street
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Waterloo Bank & Trust Co
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