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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1919

Page

10

Food export embargo lifted on grains except wheat

Washington D C February 3 the War Trade Board announced a broad removal of restrictions on food exports including barley corn rye flour and meat from these grains oats and bran and middlings beans split peas sugar and hydrogenated cottonseed oil licenses to export them will be granted freely to all destinations including Britain France Italy and Belgium Wheat and wheat flour remain restricted with no announced removal date Officials expect price stabilization and market relief from the embargo's lifting amid renewed demand for rye and other grains

Washington, D. C Armistics War Trade Board Great Britain France Iialy Farhners Sva Corm

W. B. Kelly Seeks Boost for American Goods in Italy

In a letter from Italy H K elly describes postwar work as largely educational for American manufacturers. He details a four month overseas service began January 13 with a ten day vacation planned in Florence Naples and Rome. He hopes to visit Venice and notes Italy friendly to US markets and potential for American products. He expects discharge after peace terms signed and reflects on roads and wartime Grappa sector duties.

A. J. Knapp H. K.elly M.C. A Italy Rites Hich Florence Naples Rome Venice Nis San Georgio Asco Mr. Kelly Mt. Grappa They Fourth Army Reasurer Tam Glad Feneral Tcky Grappa Brente Piave

Court Holds Man Guilty Over Rotten Eggs Case

Judge W W Birdsall convicts John Mergen Jr for selling rotten eggs as food and fines him $25 plus costs. On appeal, the exhibit barnyard eggs are moved to the district court clerk for custody, raising concerns about preserving the exact condition during months of possible delay.

W. W. Birdsall John Mergen, Jr Ben Naven Tan Disict Court Fred S. Pettit District Court

Roof fire at Glenwood Street prompts alarm

A small roof fire on Glenwood Street near H17 drew the fire department yesterday shortly after 10 am. No major damage was reported as the blaze was contained and quickly extinguished.

Glenwood Street

Uncle Harry Discusses Germany’s Future

Uncle Harry shares his view on Germany based on news dispatches and experts. He says conditions are improving or at least not as dire as others fear, despite concerns from Helen and Jimmy about civil strife in Berlin.

Germany Joe Uncle Harry Helen Jimmy Berlin

The Lessons of History in Current German News

Uncle Harry explains how Germany’s recent events resemble a housecleaning seen in other nations, linking the Kiel revolt and Spartacus era to today. He stresses studying today’s news with thorough knowledge of past history to understand current events. Readers can mail inquiries with signed names and addresses.

Spartacus Liebknecht Joe Uncle Harry Thoroly Germany Helen Kiel Harry

Rights of child not of wedlock may be decided

Chicago, Feb 3 The law's final attitude toward a child born out of wedlock may be clarified by a suit to construe the Marshall Field will. Peggy Marsh has accepted a $100000 life income for herself and her baby, raising questions about inheritance from the Field estate. Heirs anxious to settle whether issue born outside marriage can claim parts of the estate.

Chicago Marshall Vield Peggy New York Peggy Marsh Hondon Field Estate Henry Field Wield Illinois Federal Supreme Court Capt Marshal Field Gwendolyn

Marsh Income in Friendly Suit Details Emerges

An incident in the larger matter relates to a $190000 income discussed in a friendly suit initiated by the principal party to determine progress and implications.

Marsh

Epidemic At Presbyterian Hospital Reaches New Low

Dr D C Huntoon city health officer says flu epidemic is ebbing and cases needing emergency care have fallen to about 14. Knights of Columbus hall used as emergency hospital closed as two remaining patients were moved. Health boards will discuss maintaining Presbyterian hospital floor for possible new wave.

Presbyterian Hospital Knights of Columbus Hall D. C. Huntoon City Health Cffeer Tess City Health Board County Board of Supervisors

Farmers Short Course Set for Feb 1 at Orange School

A farmers' short course will be held at Orange school house on the afternoon of Feb 1 with lectures on livestock and soils. In the evening the Greater Iowa pictures will be shown. All township farmers invited. The Orange high school team beat Cedar Valley 20 to 7 and earlier defeated Hudson 20 to 10.

Orange School Orange Greater Iowa Orange High School Cedar ‘Palle Uidson

Readjustment Congress Urges Westwide Business turnout

An appeal telegram urges a large attendance of businessmen and chamber leaders at the Trans Mississippi readjustment congress in Omaha Nebraska February 18 to 20. Delegates may receive Illinois Central Pullman sleepers. organizers seek mobilization across the western business community for unified action on food policy and reconstruction.

Omaha Neb A. Dg. Knapp Waterloo Commercial Club Onmba Chamber of Commerce Pullman Ilinois Central Waterloo Thosa Karappa Washington Trans- Mississippi Chamber of Commerce of the United States West

Mrs. Nancy Hunt of Clarksville Dies at 84

Mrs. Nancy Farlow Waunt, wife of Thomas Hunt, a pioneer resident of Clarksville, died at her home. Born December 2, 1840 in Kokomo Indiana, she came to this county in 1854 and married in 1856. Survived by seven children including Mrs. Doughty and Mrs. Stellman, plus the husband and several siblings. Funeral arrangements await arrival of daughter Mrs. Mary Doughty of Mission Texas.

Clarksville Nancy Farlow Waunt Thomas Hunt Mary, Doughty Mission Tex Doughty Lily Stellman Winnatt e'Sam Charles Milk River Can Bamuel Gitney Mont

Frances May Owen Seeks Divorce After 30 Years

Frances May Owen sues Charles Addison Owen for divorce after a long period of cruel treatment. They married November 17, 1889, in Cottontown Tennessee. Three grown sons exist. She seeks an injunction against harassment at 412 Vaughan Street and alimony of one half of his property.

Frances May Owen Charles Addison Owen Cottontown Tenn

Nervous Headaches Fade With Blood Enrichment

A testimonial describes relief from nervous headaches through Dr Williams Pink Pills. Rich blood nourishes nerves preventing disorders and builds up wearied bodies. Mrs J H Morgan of Correctionville Iowa reports dramatic improvement from nerve strain to numbness in hands after using the pills. The ad promotes Pink Pills as a tonic for nervous conditions and offers direct ordering from the Dr Williams Medicine Co.

J. H. Morgan Correctionville Iowa Dr. Williams Pink Pitts Lands Witti

Local Obituaries Note Waterloo Area Deaths and Services

Mortuary notices report Joseph R. Smith died at his home in Waterloo after living in the area for seven years. Surviving are three children, a son and two daughters, plus grandchildren and sisters. Funeral services and burial planned in Webster City after remains moved from Venn & Gindt mortuary. Also listed are Mra M. Newemann of Sununi¢ avenue dying of pneumonia with several siblings named. Funeral set for Mount Vernon township cemetery after preparation at Kistner mortuary. Caleb Newton Morse died at 229 Vine Street aged elderly with funeral at Walnut Street Baptist Church and burial in Waverly.

Joseph I. Smud Joseph R. Smith Gapanton Mey Lincoln Street Mr. Smith Wateroo Vaniilton County Uban Hertha A. Stover Waterloo Hide M. Adams Wellsville Kaw Albert Smith Stanhope Lay Almar Thomas Amy Clirk Vergennes Venn & Gindt Webster City M. Newemann Germany Cde Amelie Mount Vernon Township Henry Heidemann Maury Rols Charles Julius Franz Elizabeth Kitmy Olga Woore Lonin Kistner Cale Newton Morse Caleb Newton Morse Vine Street Walnut Street Baptist Church J. 2. Smith Waverly Mr. Morse

No Tonic Like Hood s Sarsaparilla for a Time

An advertisement touts Hood s Sarsaparilla as a cleansing blood remedy that boosts strength and bowels after influenza. It claims a fifty year record of success and urges use of Hood s Pills as a gentle cathartic for all ages and conditions.

Wilke Chis Jay Taflnente Hood

Mentho Luxene praised as cough cure by Birmingham operator

H C Hoot of Birmingham writes Mentho Luxene cured his three month cough in twenty four hours after making a syrup at home. The ad describes Mentho Luxene as a concentrated mix of wild cherry tolu grindelia and other ingredients sold in 4 44 ounce bottles and mixed with syrup to a pint.

H. C. Hoot Roc R Birmingham Ala

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