Albanians in United States Seek Hearing on Epirus Claims
Albanian national group in the United States urges the Paris peace conference to hear Albanian representatives before deciding Epirus status. Madame Christo Dako, head of the Albanian National party, appeals the council to allow Albanian voices despite passport barriers and self determination aims.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
al- Vapiang
United States
Epire
Paris
Christo Dako
Albanian National Party
Supreme Council
Albania
Sheep Killing Dogs Target of Houston Plea to Governors
Secretary Houston urges enactment of more adequate state laws to control sheep killing dogs in a letter to governors of 20 states. He notes rising sheep numbers but warns farmers face danger from cows and urges action while state legislatures are in session.
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Houston
Washington, D. C
United States
Arkansas
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Indiana
Tew
Kansas
Louisiana
Maryland
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
New Hampshire
North Caroline
Oklahoma
South Carolina
Tennessee
Virginia
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Ladies of G. A. R. to Serve Second Victory Dinner
Lincoln circle Ladies of the G. A. R. will again host a dinner and entertainment for returning soldiers at Memorial hall on March 5. The Victory entertainment committee named C. B. Becker, A J Artus, and Oliver Chapman to lead committees for food, entertainment, and publicity. About 100 soldiers are expected to attend. events will continue about every month until all have returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Circle
Victory Entertainment Committee
Commercial Cluir
A. E. Glenny
Lincoln
Memorial Hall
C. BD. Becker
Robert Anderson Post
A. J. Artus
Oliver Chapman
Waterloo
Seven and a half miles of paving proposed in city plan
A city council proposal outlines 7.5 miles of paving and resurfacing in two sections of the city, with a resolution of necessity listing 26,260 feet in the west and 12,730 feet in the east. The measure awaits 30 days for objections before bids are invited, with costs indeterminate due to varying price data.
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Miles
Jefferson
Jeferson
McKinley Street
McKinley
Falls Avenue
Commercial
Jefferson Street
Schley Street
Third
Moir
Fletcher Avenue
Fletcher
Home Park Boulevard
Third Avenue
Heber
Meir
Pletcher Avenue
Fark Avenue
Altey Thru
Eleventh
la Porte Road
City Limits
Gerich
Ninth
Baltimore Street
Frederic
Prospect Boulevard
Hovejor Street
Washington
Hammond
Wellington
Park Avenue
Grant
Mullan Avenue
Yeland
Mullan
Belmont Street
Mulberry
Park
Waterloo City Briefs Highlights From War and Community News
Waterloo banks close for Lincoln's Birthday February 12. Local residents travel to Madison Wisconsin for a cousin's funeral while service members return home for discharge. Community notices include postal exams, Red Cross hours, and war work recognitions. Rat-killing contest offers cash prizes to schools with top counts. Local letters announce family moves and military updates from Camp Meade Camp Sheridan and Camp Pike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Lincoln
P. T. Garner
Leon B. Frush
Camp Meade
Carl Victor Christensen
County Recorder
James and
Ote Klinefelter
Madison
Wis
F.C. Goodrich
Petty vMcor
Louisiana
Cliford EB. Buxton
Locustalreel
Camp Sheridan
Ala
Clarence Peterson
Iowa State College
Ames
R. E. Peterson
E. S. Geist
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Ind
Labor unrest spreads across cities with strikes and returns
Reports from Seattle San Francisco Butte and London describe electrical and metal trades unions urging members to return to work while other cities discuss mass strikes. In Seattle workers resume duties to prevent darkness amid unrest.
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Springfield
Noonan
International Brotherhood of Ihettrical Workers
Seattle
Wusl
International Electrical Workers’ Union
San Francisco
San Francisco Labor Council
Togi
Frank Miller
San Francisco Iron Trades Council
Seattle Metal Trades Council
Butte Mining
1. W. Wi
Farmer of Buchanan County Loses $4000 in Hogs
Independent, Iowa February 8 reports farmer Furman north of Independence loses about 4000 dollars in hogs to cholera. Government vet at Waterloo unavailable for two weeks delaying aid. burned hogs to prevent spread and vaccinated the rest. Furman suspects a recent cattle shipment may have carried the germ on hooves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buchanan County
Independence
M. C. Furman
Waterloo
Farman
No Tommy Out of Army Until Peace Is Signed
London reports that demobilized British soldiers are not yet fully discharged. A letter of thanks is issued to those released, with final discharge and an illuminated certificate of service and war medals to be awarded after peace is signed.
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Tommy
London
Montreal
Army Council
Rotarians Hear From W A Pratt On Germany Trade Plans
Rotary club members will hear W A Pratt of Cedar Rapids speak at the Monday luncheon. His talk titled The Germany With Whom the Allies Have to Deal covers Germany's trade recovery plans postwar. Pratt has 30 European trips, has spoken to Toledo Rotarians, and Omaha conventions draw several reservations for Feb 17 and 18.
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Rotary Club
W. A. Pratt
Cedar Rapids
Germany
Ander
Pratt
Europe
Roary Club
Toledo
Omaha
Hospital supplies requested by owners incomplete returns
Persons who loaned articles to emergency influenza hospital are asked to call Red Cross headquarters before next Saturday to identify goods not yet returned. Articles marked with owners’ names have been returned, but unmarked items or those with lost tags remain. Unidentified goods will be given to the Social Welfare League or the Red Cross home service on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Social Welfare League
Home Service Section
Seek Homes for Orphan Children in Davenport
State agent Miss Lina Sheehan of the board of control visits Davenport to place soldiers orphans. The Davenport institution houses 350 orphans, and in two years she has found homes for 450 children. Mrs Myrtle Barr, matron, can recommend potential adopters for small children.
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Lina Sheehan
Board of Control
Davenport
Miss Sheehan
Myrtle Barr
Polles
Negrer of Honor Degree of Honor Meeting
A Degree of Honor meeting was held at Moose Hall with a large attendance. A business session was followed by a program, then dancing and light refreshments.
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Moose Hall
Leonard Brown and Fred C. Smith Funeral Notices
Funeral services for Leonard Brown are set for 2:30 p m Sunday at Antioch Bayelist Church with burial at Elmwood. Fred C. Smith will be buried after Catholic church services Monday at Barclay on ship. Burial follows at the church yard.
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Leonard Brown
Antioch Bayelist
J. W. Bowles
Durial
Elmwood
Fred. C. Smith
Fred C. Smith
Barclay Onship
Indoor fair to feature Ilinois Central Band concerts
The Illinois Central Band organization prepares an indoor fair at the armory from February 14. Cal Huntelager directs a varied program each evening with a special concert. Highlights include Toast to Our Wing by W. R. Law, Lincoln’s birthday patriotic program, Carl Wisher Vorary selections, overtures like Poet and Peasant and Light Cavalry, and Winds Central male quartet performances.
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Armory
Ilinois Central Band Organization
Cal Huntelager
W. R. Law
Abraham Lincoln
Carl Wisher
Wiliam Tell
Light Cavalry
Iy the Winds Central
Sam Frank to Occupy New Quarters at 226 Fourth Street East
Sam Frank, a prominent clothing merchant, will move his store from 114 Fourth Street East to 226 Fourth Street East into a remodeled building with a 40 foot rear addition and a new front with show windows. The move aims for an early spring occupancy and marks a significant expansion after years at the current site.
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Sam Frank
Fourth Street
Boeller’s Tailor Shop
Fourth Street East
Mr. Frank
National
Frank
Fire destroys summer cottage and triggers alarms
The summer cottage of C. B. Manus near the old paper mill burned completely shortly after 1 AM with the fire department responding. Fire damaged outbuildings, and a second incident at 9:46 AM involved clothing on a home and a roof fire with minor damage at two addresses.
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Eire
C. B. eManus
France
Saddler
Cal
A. Leckington, Co. Water District
Altho
A. P O
Bordeaux
A. Leckington
R. D. Dorelidenwald
Commercial Street
Fifth Street
Obituary and Firemen’s Union Officers Listed
Mrs Cas sius M Greene of Greene Iowa died at her home at 3 a m after a three week illness. She lived in the city 25 years and was active in clubs and civic work including P E O and the Presbyterian church. Surviving: husband Harris Greene and three children Gertunde Mitchell, Rockford, and two others. Firemen’s union elected officers for the coming year J Grove president Frank Lindsay vice president Fred Phippen second vice president Ira Gartabrant treasurer HA Tiller recording secretary W W Allen financial secretary Trustees chosen H Knipp George W Perkins Howard Wilt J J Fouteh James Pett Delegates to Central Labor body W J Quackenbush Seymour Payner J S Fouteh W W Allen.
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BE. L. Johnson
H. B. Cropper
Red Cross
Aisit
FT. Lee
Buchanan County
J. P. Eves
State Dairy Department
J. ¥. Clyde
Osage
Mitchell County
Rose M. Magner
Henry H. Magner
Sioux City
Rose M. Stetfin
Cpurt
Mime
Speed
Waterloo
Sante¢ Bros
Cedar Falls
Howard County
Santee Bros
Firemen’s Union
J. ®. Grove
Frank Lindsey
Fred R. Phippen
Ira Gartabrant
HA. Tiller
W. W. Allen
H. Knipp
George W. Perkins
Howard Wilt
J. J. Fouteh
James Pett
Central Labor Body
W. J. Quackenbush
EB. Grove
Seymour Payner
5. Fouteh
Bank board open to starting world gold fund
The board reports on December 27 and cites federal reserve data, noting total bank resources and membership figures. It details state bank totals eligible for admission, and outlines wall paper selection advice from architecture professors at Kansas State Agriculture College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. 8. Bank Board
World Gold Fund
Federal Reserve System
Tkarenue
Aektckalg
Kon[san State Agriculture College
Local notes from La Porte City and area events
Local notices report several residents returning from military training and receiving discharges. Ralph Schleuter is home after Camp Devens. Ajden North and Chrisen Sarks also return with commissions or discharges. Mrs. Jeffries and daughter visit Waterloo, and Joseph McGahuray travels to Mason City for Tough McLoughlin’s funeral. A jury awards $50 in the Jackson vs Gasser case after a three day municipal trial.
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Matt
Wagner
Famiy Wave
Hoy King
Ajden North
Ainda
James Jeffries
Waterloo
G. T. Niles
Joseph McGahuray
Mason City
Tough McLoughlin
ATRY
Jackson Vs. Gasser
Mike Gugser
Aption
Cnlt
Belnt
Jackson
Union Motor Company to Handle Oldsmobile
Announcement states that the Union Motor Car Company at 407 9 Fifth Street West will handle Oldsmobile vehicles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inhe Union Motor Company
Oldsmobile
Union Motor Car Company
Fifth Street West
Two Die In Palace Hotel Fire In Indianapolis
Two men dead and eight injured after a hotel blaze in Indianapolis. Victims were Frank Bracken of Logansport and Elmer Reese of Red Key, Ind., both suffocated in the Palace hotel fire early today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inianapolis
Ind
Palace Hotel
Frank Bracken
Logansnort
Elmer Reese
Red Key
Congress asked for funds to finish Alaska road project
Secretary Lane asked Congress for a $19,800,000 appropriation to complete the Alaska railroad within the next year. The report also lists marriage licenses: Leo M. Reiter and Angela Kline of Washington, Sylvester A. Fletcher of Cedar Falls and Laura Garrison of Cedar Falls.
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Alaska Road
Associated
Dass
Washington, DB. C
Congress
Lane
Lichnses
Leo M. Reiter
Hudson
Angela Kline
Washburn
Sylvester A. Fletcher
Cedar Falls
Laura Garrison
Soldiers letter from war front describes winter in France and travel to Germany
The letter from Livya Weidman of the 315th Engineers describes winter conditions in France with rain and green vegetation, wooden shoes worn by locals, a 1400 year old chateau, a 1000 year old church, and riverbank scenes with boats and wine barges. It notes the move into Germany via Mulheim and the Moselle border trip, dated January 1.
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Germany
E. Weidman
Livya
A. Ig
Mulheim
Marville
France
Moselle
Luxlemburg
Nashua Beats Waverly 17 to 16 in Tight Showdown
Nashua remained undefeated this season after edging Waverly 17 to 16 on the Waverly floor. Waverly argued a late foul call, while a separate report notes a truck collision injuring driver W. B. White near Third and Lafayette streets. Also, ore prices slid from wholesale 60 cents per dozen to 37.5 cents in Chicago trading.
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Nashua la
Waverly
Nashua
iNashua
W. FB. White
Bryant Coal Company
Third
Lafayette
Adsaciatell Press
Chicago
St Jacobs Liniment Claims Quick Neuralgia Relief
An old advertisement touts St Jacobs Liniment as a rapid fix for neuralgia pain across the nerves, face, head and limbs. It promises instant soothing, relief from congestion, and no return of misery, with a half century of use claimed.
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St. Jacobs
Early 20th Century Auto Trade And War-Length Notes
A fragmentary 1919 era column reports on automobile selling season pricing promises by Oscar Grow and the Olds firm, mentions a Waterloo agent and Coblenz Germany trip by Corporal Kus Holl Stokes, and notes arrests of Jesse Marsh and G H Beem for indecent conduct and intoxication after alleged home intrusion during a separation dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Leing Cochem
Coblets
France
Oscar Grow
M.S. C
China
Metz
Luxemburg
Verdan
Germany
Ani
Neslin Soles Claim Long Life Cuts Shoe Costs
San Diego man Charles A Pearson reports two pairs of shoes resoled with Neslin Soles lasting twenty months with soles still sound. The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. Akron Ohio promotes Neslin Soles as durable flexible and waterproof to reduce shoe expenses. Wingfoot Heels are advertised as outwearing competitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Peason
San Diego
California
Pearson
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co
Akron
Ohio
Danderina Ad Claims Hair Loss Remedy
An old advertisement promotes Danderina as a cure for dandruff and hair loss. It claims feverish scalp irritation is caused by dandruff and that applying the product stops hair shedding after several uses.
California Syrup of Figs Ad Excerpt
Obscure 19th century style ad touts California Syrup of Figs as a safe laxative for children. Claims a fruity taste and full directions on each bottle. Encourages giving it without fear as the best remedy for upset stomach and bowels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Waterloo Courier warns on deceptive classifieds
The Waterloo Evening Courier and Daily Reporter disclaim publishing any classified ad that promises money or patronage without delivering full value in goods or services. The notice emphasizes advertiser accountability and ethical advertising practices.
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Waterloo Evening Courier
Daily Reporter
Courier Patterns and Coupon for Design Patterns
The Evening Courier offers up to date courier patterns with accompanying design sheets. Send the coupon with 10 cents per pattern to the Fashion Department in Waterlooo and orders are filled as signed. Expect delivery within ten days after sending the order.
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Fashion Department
Evening Courier
Waterloo
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