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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1918

Page

12

Men Inducted Into Army by Black Hawk County Board Outside Waterloo

The Waterloo Service League, a city organization of about 100 prominent business, professional and laboring men, played a key role in securing Waterloo's more than seven million dollars for victory efforts. Organized less than a year ago, it aimed to marshal financial resources for the war, influencing campaigns nationwide and aiding the state drive with the slogan A fair share for every man.

Army Board of Black Hawk County Waterloo Waterloo Service City Sam Service League John Reuter Camp Dodge Rank Detagerdachio Crimp Bike Herman Henry Solpert Montie Dodsellualph Bowen Camp Pike Ark Rufus LeRoy Moore Dodge Minor Mesain Mathew Jungen Kelam Cinp Pika Ark Joseph Dinsa iCamp Dodge John Harry John Soltab Tones Christensen William O'Connor Relly Meld Tex Joseph Quinby Art Wiliam D. Moser Camp Adolph K. Peterson Lely Teld Albert Alto Aaron A. Sheltenbarger Loynious J. Oberhauser Harold Jéenson Srochester Hans Vasar Pike William Imley Stauffer P Green Eimer Hansen Dodge Henry Bernsen Rice Jack Durham Dumbass Barrie Conarry W. Freat Dodge John CL McQuirson Pike Dans W. Sohn Tony Volpe Ainp Heather Arthur R. Miler Robert_ IL Bown Boyd H. Johnson Clarence K Nikon Fing Hann Damgaard Alter Karl Mommmeramp Leonard Re ‘Shaulis Lee Guy Edgar Moore Javad EL Loeb Wiliam P. Siebel Henry Nenraen Harry V. Christensen Itlaen HW Mohr Austin Claude J. O'Connel Farry Adophxe Charles A. Zimmerman Patep Dodge Glenn C. Teeter Pfeia Oost Sabe Rudolph L. Hasche Louie Hanney Vike Arkathias Hecht Camp Dodge O Vo. Armour Institute Chicago Oliver Peeks Carl Wein Charles Arthur Buck Albert 5. Gunderson Warren A. Hewitt Floyd Plank Arkharles Walter Romig Dodger Plank Bristol Joseph F. Hindley Christopher Girsch Oxeph Schmitz Sioux City John Jacob J Steve Bilas Plita Diraniy Jil George Holm Sennee Camp Dodge P. Schaffer Pikca Frank Mun Dods Ben McNulty William Huston Galen FL Arc Peter Krewe Funston James Semson Hengille Dodse Thomas Cannar Feoli Arthur M. Holdiman Dodre Camite Dore Pie Jan Harrington Ort McArthur Fox Leonard Eber Brown Louis A. Carque Rawvie Dodge Albert R. Bixin Paul Marke Dods Joya Drummané Aneis Ommer Hayes Dodsa J Andrew T Robs Amp Tike, Ari Walter Grau Mathew Dennis McGovern Walter Witte Arthur Bell Miller Oscar Jobhnon Deena Amp Forrest Lewis Fink John Christmausen P. Bauler Camp Forrest Gove Hoump Nicholas Ta Kremer Arie Halfux Onderdonck Walter L. Grimamp Arkohn A Psu Gardner Cheap Pikce M. B. Bowman Elth Morrison J Paul C Kline Carp Forrest Harry Edward Clarrkamp Dodge Lateam Dirks -Gumyp Pike Walter Wallace Brown Walter Wallace Brown Camp Dodge (George Foungbiut Daniel Bartholomew John Thies Clarence Frank Wilson Hohn Peter Berend Hemsath Clarke L. Wilson Toy Allen Board Wilam Schomme C Amp Dodge Ch. SW. Dunbar Garl Henery Berend Cueip Pike Lovie Heidema Amp Dodge Clayton G. Passer George Whitten Benton C. Griadder Aytun A. King Mike Bernhardt Niels Hanse Dodg Frederic J. Neuman Forrest Aaron John P.inger Ibert Hla Whitney Camp Dodge George BE Carson Camp Forrest Agee Jefferson Barracks Anot Samuel Jamison Dodge Otte Tf G. Ronarden Camn Forrest Gawilliam Alfred Archisen Esses Herman Zhaniermaa Robert Howman Amp Dike C.V. Sinntons Ark J. Gilmore Amy Dodgeerman J. Tucamp West D. Westcatt Vere Pease Pees Lawrence Prestiel Arp Fike Mander The League Alph Taylor Paige Bodsames Krug Lina Camp Pike Teseph Meranda Laurits Lars Olefferson Barrac Hiner Pikse People Britten W. Purdy Gaie Mahanna Jefferson Garracks Everett AH. Snavel Leagne Mercus Nelson Alfred Hendricksen Er Stubert Thamas Henry Jacobsen Vie Larsen Gia Ap Pike D. Miller Walewas Jain N. Howard Xefferson Barracks George L. Dwyer Ae - Earl Osenod Viliam “A. Gallagher Dwyeferson Barracks Wuul H Hemeath Erie Ilombus Barracks Avell Albert P. Nielsen C. A. Morris Youngs Louis Harles Rix Harley A. Garrison Vancouver Wash Marr Frank and A. J Kapp Hachvayi- Wifford 7 Frie Kan Jin Byeretsoo Zimry Leo Wereson All Wow Aylveater Pleth Arthur Vineyard Cust Iain Ewe Fiyde P_ Coly Yarry Lyons W. Rennister Thamp Pike T. Leland Kar Wiliam Lee En Andrew Samsamp Taylor Et. Paul Chomas W. Shan Peter Man Imp Dodge Eward Amp Funston Kate Wabben Camp Lewis West Fred W. Cutkner C. Nielson Charles Edward Filer Jay & Camp Dodge M. Snrenzen Efferson B. Gr F. Notiger Jefferson Sarre John Kreckner Hugh DeWolf Winp Waaiesae Kayene Coombs Iowa iRobert EL Hessamp Reuben Uarold Mier Horne Gutknecht Ulmer van Brocklin Del Casper Ortoe Dalton H. Gnagy Reece Seer Moines Colles B. Stevenson Monroe Jorbert & Bley Fort Slocum Reinhard Pump PY Nodge Mer J. Kueger Robert Louder Ameifertert I Barbay Jackson Wike Ari Emil E H. Friedler Amark Bouder Thomas S. Keil James Thearey Bode Eugene Tasmussen HNL Harry F. Owen Lamp Pike Wiliam J. Wilkin Lester Wiwood Evenson Gustave T. Miller William WH Vanten Math Becker Alora AL Spach Ft. Thomas George Garl J. Hughes Beane Can Ames Harry J. Stew Des Moines College Nicholas Kraus Carey Biss Donald Stured iJoseph Fiungen Ray Kubik Dodge Ng Mare Heavy Walter T. Alexander Jefferson Barracks Harles EB. Smith -Des Moines College Joe V. Micie iLlord T. Plummer Amin y.iCarl Dea Maincolle Edwin Hoppe Vordyen Henry M. Freiffer Barracl Albert W. Zimmerman Cecil Ailiam E Des Moines Tollere Artin Earl David Magee Mes Lireey Yennor Daniel King Jack P. O” Connor Richard J. T Fenrae Top Dodge Iamp St Navy Obart Anderson Henry Schwiezer Dorman Vames John Menonald Dodie Leigh Tinian Div Wan Plato Rosalve Ashle Red W. Richorst Walter R. Irsin Miferd B. Heidt Savyl Bernice H. Miller Universit Gilbert W. Anderson Theodore Preillin Nickolous Walter Dore Bert C. Walker Melvaryfort Carney Noatre Dame Universit Jom Holfwassen de Be Trcoh Frost J. Harvey Tiedge Av. C Walter W. Clark Dod Viggo Hendri Zuno Atk William J. Mille SH Garp Doe Tarold Peverill Mit Mertin H Henry Eveamp Dodge Harry Proctor Harry Jiween F. Oetry Iowey S. Butterfield Ferank Alvin W Peete Acamp Dodge John Tt Betts Aris Artemas Lange A George Hy Lon Hames S. Hearst S&f G'Jonn Federspiel Camp Dads Ralph P. Bloveh Ha Ollar Tno C. Halbrass Hesse Gain Dodge Walter Paul Bedard P. Rasteus Charles Finch Signa Corny Vie Rodge Robert S. Jackson Robert Man Eo Barnard Carp Dodge Wilbershaug Mwyanny Pike Franklin Ewe Camp Dolge William Nelson Roger Navabbert H Corning Rey Tai Campy Dodge Warold Fe Rstensen Amp Pike Fred WS Dodolin Traces Wilson En H. Christofersen Jans W. John Anderson Welme Dubuque Otto Weltzin Harold H. Gutknecht George H. Hare Q. Ware Walter P. Reitsch Dubuque College Hans Peter Rasmusse Dodge Thorvald Grau Camp Fike Jay E Otes Larsen de Akerman Ark Deening Sal Pees Charles Kleck Floyd Tradecke Dodge Hiotte John Lee Nugent Feaal Corps Mohriam L. Falme Uf Jeorge Graydon Garvin Albert Edward Janus Voward Weer Martie Nien Bradies Foss Carl Miller Dodee Totin Fy Sommertfelt Pilaris Walter W Lehmann I. Tsengsheen Ee Paul Ray - Runyan Dode Mrunk W. Balsh Lester Nicholas DeGaere John N . Wirtz di Ack Virgiliane W Campbell- Charengy Peer Okning Ametrlet Paul James Jensen Doire Gee Schmett Seben I Canvig Carroll Ainiorank Minines Arald Smith Parapets Vernon Jones Schneider A. L Zadio Frank Tepeldhon Rye Carnegie Institute Pittsburgh Harbert Jordan Dodge Ouis Acman Toscon M. Keegan Adres Andersen Eee Hans Toby Peterson Imp Dodge Harles H. J A. Foch Nava Adio Phillips, Wiarnegia Institute Thomas F Thaderbert Jan Camp Arch Robart Rl Porter Edward Low Pittsurgh John Gallagher Mp Dade Andrew Hansen Ulran Chistensen Jen Goode Frien A. Dennis Navy Puttsiureh George Thomger B. Adams Herman Jaceer Atry Y Vrlin Lewis Howard T. Wollt John Artmstring Neds Rit Kan Thomas Palmer Bodee Ran Petry Mobort John Welter Ray Brown Marin Val Fe Rye Medical Department John B Howard Ry Harry Tolows Martin Columbus Wilson Raymond Sheeler Joel Millard Dodge Dodge Fleur AL Beuverd Tale D. Korval Tesoree Fort Ruey Ark My Sturten Board Suton Val G Reeeryvo Glenn D. Oxford Fort Ian Leo Mbersold Fa Krepe Kri Renuden Neaceserweeter V. Peterson Fort Ril John Malthaut Renee John M. Wingert Ark Tewighe John S. Clar Harte VY Aei Squadron Merbert Bonarden John H. Lrackt Tiaratd John Valantine Dee Nat Nagy Albrightly Howard F. Elwell Anderspon Rosin Dodge Lantz W. Tinds P Tir Bay Rich Frail Ray Assel Ibd Artilire Echo Narold Ner Nelson Aim Yrsary Artur Mip Hib Liana Luther Yunter Adrian Cauadrin Glenn T Laval Rollo Darrek Raymond Mari Nelsen Rahe Kaneng Withur Keatarmjx Dadar Yeule Ravel Vuuronee Ralph Irving Teeler Thatras Irvine P. Atk Troitiesl Corps Rane Kansar Karen A. Niele Bniniet Tallack Viation Corps Ta VY Rarkdohl Pre Gee Hansen Aerhaye Cageler I Lésealer Dean Kansan Cit Mo Henry Janeen Dalen Ordanon Wausas AL Wimp Hodge Riley Artou Ky T Johnson Meter Hause William Dirkes Echaal Kansas Cit Dewar Myin Riba Ie Medical Coy Homnas Melville Brown Vietor Sl Arline Jamis Kelner Ark Swincel Ant Rs Rake Pauli Cavanauch Eniurna Rahe School Larry Mdthan Crimp Wdiward Ll Leyte Naveharles J. Cavanaugh Jobn Turner Treelgee Heb Tye Atma Eeman Teterson Barrac Lo Montes W. de Camp Vadows Merlin Shy Terie Emerson Wangy Veridares Janeritz Ruitler Lanny Jefferson Barrack Camry Camp Greene Euber Navy Raymond Himl

Mightier Than Gun In Kells Dramatic Bear Encounter

Albany reports a surreal scene as locals recount a bear confrontation where a 240 pound hour intruded on a garden. A state ranger fired a revolver but the bear remained unfazed until a pardoner struck with a hoe, ending the bear’s charge.

Albany Jean

Men at Home Service League backs boys with money to buy guns

The Service League operates a court of appeals with F C Matt J J Williams and J W Arbuckle to ensure funds and bonds reach intended aims. It enforces compulsory purchases of liberty bonds, presses volunteers to report under the system, and reports that visits loosen pockets. The group has backed four liberty bonds and war campaigns amid war measures.

Court of Appals The Service League Court of Appeals F.C. Matt J. J. Willams J. W. Arbuckle Equalization Board Exocutiva Ecinmfiliae Wil Usaseas United War Work Red Cross

Black Hawk Met Every Call for War Funds

The county showed strong patriotism in 1928 with voluntary, widespread support for war finance. Local leagues and newspapers coordinated drives, raising over 3 million dollars in three hours and shaping a countywide plan to distribute quotas fairly among residents. The effort included school thrift programs and many public meetings to promote war savings stamps and bonds.

Black Hawk Black Hawk Counts Waterlon Service League Cedar Falls War Service Co Service Alliers Court of Appeals Judea Franklin D. Plath

Building Code Held Up Until Normal Times

In 1917 a city building code was drafted and printed but not enacted due to curtailment of construction. The new administration delayed adoption until conditions normalized and to save about 3000 in costs. Plumbing, gas, and electrical inspections, originally funded by fees, were under regulation. fire inspection continued by the fire department. Reports from plumbing inspector Ly. Ian B Marek and electrical inspector EB Pritehard summarize inspections and fees for the year.

Ita Fire Department Ian B. Marek Hetober Trical EB. Pritehard

Reformatory work of police matron summary

The police matron Mystle Barr handles reformative duties with notable activity. From January to December, 944 calls to her office versus 494 in 1917 show growing workload and outreach. She settled 29 family disturbances, aided 48 cases, helped 26 searches for stolen goods, handled 16 in-office calls, and assisted in adoptions while supervising dances and parole for girls. She planned placements in Rockwell City and Mitchellville as designated by the court.

Mystle Barr Barr HBOS Sirk Myuse Tarr Rockwell City Mitchellville

Cattle Congress Expands in 1918 and Horse Show Planned

The 1918 Cattle Congress at Waterloo expanded its facilities with $12.60 spent on improvements and an $8,000 first amphitheatre section. Aiming to complete the amphitheatre in 1919, cost estimates run into thousands. Waterloo will host a Belgian horse show with exhibits from across the U.S. and Canada, in a largest West building effort. Poran shells show protein value for stock feed and soldiers seize trophy items from German prisoners.

Dairy Catla Congress E. &. Estes Waterloo United States Canada Derry

Campaign drives push county totals to top of war fund

Macy Campbell, county chairman, reports the fourth and fifth drives show the county’s war relief effort exceeding targets. Local subscriptions reach 2,770,260 with 12,578 subscribers. Liberty Loan Night marks a peak, and Pershing offers praise. The Red Cross Christmas roll call closes the year with chairmen Debar Falls, Waterloo, and La Porte City coordinating chapters.

Tegaa Campbell Tblieth Wien Mlnck Ava Gener Pershing Pershing Macy Campbell Amoanl Black Hawk Dubitee Red Cross Dear Falls 3B. Dubbert Waterloo EH. B. Cropper la Porte City C. C. McCoy

Municipal Court Hearings Number 1858 in 7 Months

Waterloo's centralized court known as The honorable municipal court of Waterloo heard 145% cases from May 1 to Dec 1. Distribution: law 26, stat criminal 175, violations city ordinances 1,268. Court occupies remodeled city hall third floor at $1500 cost with Judge Willis N. Birdsall and staff.

Waterloo Municipal Court of Onodee Polices Magdsitrats Justice of the Peace Elty Hell Ranig Wanner Willis N. Birdsall John N. Sweltzer George Kretman Ben §. Naven Ruth Robinson Lark

Fewer Arrests in 1918 Than During Preceding Year

Waterloo police reports show 1905 arrests in 1918, down from 2463 in 1917, with about half for intoxication and disorderly conduct. Despite fewer arrests, fines and bail forfeitures totaled 10,437.29, up from 9,793.96 in 1917, attributed to war morale and stricter liquor laws.

Waterloo Jil Dye Daly J.C. ‘Beam Wlon. Birdsall

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Kells Dend Bray Witcensia Dilietesy M. L. Bowman Commander Services League Jen HH. Pauls Mol H.C. Moeller Macy Uncle Sam Sheerty Cattle Congress Comulttea Jack Jluwk Andscrbers
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