Germans defend colonial rights at Wilson backed meeting
Basel dispatch reports Mathias Erzberger, speaking before the Colonial Society in Berlin, protested Germany’s loss of colonies and urged respecting German rights. He argued that depriving Germany of all colonies would threaten the League of Nations and urged equal treatment of all powers' colonies.
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Basel
Rlin
Mathias Erzberger
Germany
Alls
Wilson
League
League of Nations
Ermany
Stunt Night Honors Returned Soldiers At Y M C A
At the Waterloo Y M C A Stunt Night features a 7 45 p m basketball game between the Y M C A team and the State Teachers College quintet. The Waterloo Y gym displays Milo Milas, Bunk Shirey, Mickey McDonald, Jim O Connor, Rube Rath and Harry Royce. Kid Nauman, training for a boxing match, plans a glove show and soldiers will take part in wrestling bouts.
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Y. M
State Teachers College Quina
Waterloo “Y
Milo Milas
Bunk Shirey
Mickey McDonald
Im O'Connor
Rube Rath
Harrry Royce
Kid Nauman
Y" Sym
War Contracts Board of Appeals Dropped From Validity Bill
Washington Feb 4 The Senate and House conferees reach a compromise on a bill to validate war contracts. A substitute gives the Court of Claims jurisdiction for contractors appeals and final awards. The plan to create an appellate commission was abandoned to speed urgent legislation.
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War Contract Board of Appeals
G. H. Welles
Associated Press
Umbers
Bass Conservatory
Washington, D. C
Senate
House
Nass
Oryards
Commission
War Department
Court of Claims
Chamberlain
Faculty Honors P Ritz as He Resigns to Practice Law
East High School faculty hosted a program in the dining room last evening to honor P K Ritz who resigns as head of the commercial department to devote time to law. Mr Hitz’s resignation begins next semester. A reception followed with a picture presented to Ritz and musical readings by students.
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Mary
Westminster Woman's auxiliary red cross work at church
Westminster Presbyterian Woman's auxiliary will meet all day Wednesday for Red Cross work at the church. Members are asked to bring sandwiches and dishes for a picnic luncheon. St. Mark's parish held a parish supper and social with large attendance. Yesterday the auxiliary met at the church hall with newly elected president Mr G Millard in the chair. Plans were made for a renter text to be given the first Monday in tent and for other activities of the society.
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Westminster Presbyterian
Red Cross
St. Mark's Episcopal
St. Mark’s
Woman's Auxiliary
G. Millard
County Board Faces Many Issues at Adjourned Meeting
County board members prepare to discuss highway engineer eligibility amid Iowa Highway Commission objections. The morning session showcased truck demonstrations as the board considers purchasing a second highway truck. A federal aid Whitney road project bid timing may be discussed with 1919 paving plans on the table.
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Iowa “Highaway
Whitney
First Semester Ends in Waterloo Schools
This week closes the first semester in Waterloo public schools with exams in western and eastern campuses and a vacation for teachers to attend the Black Hawk county Institute. Beginning Monday the second semester will admit new students including returning soldiers and sailors. arrangements for high school entry should be made this week.
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West
Thurguay
Black Hawk
Chimney Fire at 232 Center Street Calls Fire Department
A chimney fire at 232 Center Street prompted a 6:25 a.m. call to the fire department. No damage reported. Advertisement notes Branson Insurance Agency.
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Center Street
Branson Insurance Agency
British and Argentine Agree to Sign Cereal Convention
The British minister and Julio Moreno acting minister of finance will sign the cereal convention at 11 a.m. tomorrow in Buenos Aires. The pact provides for an allocation of 4 installments totaling 200 million dollars in gold to the Allies by Argentina with no fixed minimum prices or grain quantities specified.
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Associated Press
Buenos Aires
Julio Moreno
Argentina
Injustice of Tribune Trial in Ford's Town Urged in Court
Detroit February 4 further testimony to support the Tribune claim that an impartial Wayne county trial of Henry Ford's million dollar libel suit is unlikely due to Ford's prominence. The paper seeks a change of venue as the resumption of the motion proceeds and depositions and Tribune files are debated.
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Associated Press
Detroit
Mich
Chicago Daily Tribune
Wayne County
Henry Ford
Ford
Tribune
T Wat
Burial for Mrs W J Sucker in Cedar Falls
Mrs W J Sucker 79 died in Cedar Falls at 10 m Monday after months of illness. A Cedar Falls resident for years she leaves six children including William Dressler and Mrs Emma Houser of Chicago and Mrs Bla Cafell of St Paul from her first marriage, with Mabel Harvey Sucher of Cedar Falls and Frank of Eureka Illinois among others. Funeral services likely at Zion Evangelical church tomorrow afternoon.
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W. L. Sucker
Cedar Falls
W. J. Sucker
Hlness
Zion Evagelical Church
William Dressler
Emma Houser
Chicago
Bla’ Cahell
St. Paul
Minn
Mabel
Harvey Sucher
Frank
Eureka
Ill
Fordson Dealers Convene in Water-Yap Convention
About 100 Fordson dealers from northeastern Iowa arrived in Water-Yap this morning for a two day convention at the Hotel Russell-Lamson. The meeting is part of a 16 city Midwest tour by Herring Motors of Des Moines. Experts will discuss power farming and its educational value to farmers and dealers. A. R. Rockwell, manager of the Herring tractor sales department, directs the program.
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Fordson
Iowa
Russell-Lamson
Midute West
Herring Motors Company
Des Moines
A. R. Rockwell
Herring Motor Company
Narragansett Steamer Stranded Off Isle of Wight
Officials in charge of refloating the American steamer Narragansett report slim hopes of success. All aboard including 66 American soldiers were safely removed from the vessel stranded near the Isle of Wight.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Sims
Navy Department
Isle of Wight
Everlods
International Peace Plans Shape Postwar Policy Debate
Debates over postwar security focus on keeping munitions among members and broad principles to sustain world peace. Authors consider mechanisms to address damages, responsibility for the war, international waters and railways, labor questions, and a commission-driven approach to enforce postwar decrees.
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Altho
War honor to 21 Americans Pershing picked top
The item notes a list of recognitions with General John J. Pershing highlighted as selecting top war honors for twenty one Americans. It also includes local notes on visits, licenses, and community events from Waterloo and surrounding areas, with brief mentions of appointments, travels, and public notices.
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Pershing
Greek Premier Venizelos territorial claims referred for expert probe
Pari Feb 4 The supreme council agreed that questions in Premier Venizelos statement on Greek territorial interests in the peace settlement be sent to a commission of experts. The panel will include two representatives from the United States, the British Empire, France and Italy to recommend a just settlement.
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Associated Press
Pari
Supreme Council
Venizetos
United States
British Empire
France
Thaly
Clean Stomach Advice on Health and Uric Acid
Health guidance emphasizes stomach liver and bowels as a machine and promotes regular cleansing with laxatives and a plant based pill. It cites diet water exercise and air as keys to longevity while warning about uric acid and recommending Anuric and Dr Pierce preparations for kidney cleansing and uric acid removal.
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Dr. Pierce
Woman Attorney Enters Chicago Mayoral Race
Mrs. Loopha lg Meder, former city commissioner of public welfare and noted lawyer, declared her candidacy for mayor of Chicago. She argued that a woman is fit to govern and questioned why a man would be better qualified, signaling a principled entry into the race.
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Byte Associated Press
Chievo
Loophalg
Meder
United States
Two Dead and Injured in Burlington Flier Crash
Two people died and three were injured when a car carrying a submobile party returning from an Odd Fellows entertainment was struck by a lead freight engine on the Burlington line near Somontuuk, Alabama, about 22 miles west of Aurora, Illinois. Victims named include Nicholas Phillips and Mrs. George Klehl. injured are George Klehl Mrs. M. Jookslick Mazel Yorklick.
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Somontuuk
Here
Burlington Railway
Nicholas Phillips
George Klehl
Yookjlick
Migs Mazel Yorklick
Odd Ollens
Somanank Lodge
Service League fails to elect commander at meeting
At the Watertown Service League meeting held last night, only a few officers were chosen. I M Isowinnt, commander, will continue as chairman until a new commander is elected and will call the next meeting. Several past officers will not seek reappointment this year.
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Watertoo Service League
M. GC. A
Mtn
Lestat
Im. I. Isowinnt
R Ccontinue
Indo League
New York Aims Waist League as World Fashion Center
New York, Feb. 3. The United Waist League of America held its first annual meeting with delegates from across the country. Samuel A. Lerner, president, said the movement would gain backing from waist manufacturers, dressmakers, fill liners and other women’s wear producers.
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New York
Fashion
Waist League
Associated Proes
Paris
United Waist League of America
Samuel A. Lerner
George Berry Dies at Greene Home After Illness
George Berry, 56, longtime resident of Greene, Iowa, died at home following a prolonged illness. He is survived by his widow and several children, with siblings in Greene and Waterloo. The obituary notes pneumonia as a contributing factor and lists survivors.
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Sherwin
Mason City
John C. Sherwin
Iowa Supreme Court
District Court
Supreme Court
George Berry
Greene
Han Brewer
Bert
Robert Berry
Louis Murphy
Joe Knapp
John Clarke
J. P Berry
Waterloo
Troop Train Passes Through On Way To Camp Dodge
An artillery unit of the Elshtynighth division, en route to Camp Dodge, passed through Waterboats at noon today over the Great Western. Reports say arrangements have been completed to release the unit from active service almost at once after arrival. The men were happy to see Iowa again and were reported in fine spirits when the rain paused briefly.
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Camp Dodge
Great Western
Training School in Chicago and Pelham Gay
Evelyn Bragdon announced his plan to remain in the Navy for a period, stating continued service and commitment while noting training school locations in Chicago and Pelham.
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Chicago
Pelham Gay
Evelyn Bragdon
Navy
Beneficial Ointment Promises Relief From Aches
An advertisement touts a soothing "lypte Ointment" that claims instant relief for muscle pains stiffness and rheumatic discomfort with no mustard oil odor. The copy cites eucalyptus essence and wide availability through drug stores and mail order from MacMillan Chemical Co Falls City Nebraska.
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EU Naros
Jon Aim
Burton Avenue
Ie Ihrean
Evan UC
MacMillan Chemical Co
Falls City
Neb
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Howard County
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Schmeman Drug Co
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Hansen & Hansen
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Johnson
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Raymond G. Thiel
Tar Franklin
Mare Jorie
Stinehart
State House
Evening Courier
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Cedar Rapids
Harry Kees
Waterloo Savings Bank
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