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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1917

Page

7

Plan to Repay Sioux Indians After Senate Opposition

Washington February 10. The House again passed a bill to reimburse the Sioux for defaulted treaty payments. The Santee Sioux ceded land for annuities in 1837 and 1851, with later abrogation in 1862 leaving them unpaid. Despite justice views, Senate opposition to attorney fees has stalled passage for 25 years.

Washington Wawa Bureau of Waterloo Everine Courier Washington, D. C House Governmient Senate Senate of the United States Mann Illinois Iowa Minnesota Congress

Mortuary notices and deaths in Waterloo area

Olive Higgins 70 died in Keokuk after brief illness. Survived by four sisters and six children. body brought for burial. John Grady dies after hospital stay. funeral planned Monona and relatives in Chicago. Christian Peterson dies at son’s home 211 Edwards Street Cedar Falls. funeral Monday at 2 p.m.. Greenwood Cemetery. Advertisement for Sunday winner at Rummel Hotel.

John B. Grady MrGregor Daniel Grady Anna Grady Winifred Anna Chicago Monona Christian Peterson Edwards Street Cedar Falls Farmers’ Hone Snowden Greenwood

Weather of Week Mostly Sub Zero in Cold Wave

Official figures show minimal temperatures for the past week mostly ranged below zero. Only Friday exceeded and Tuesday dipped above zero at its lowest while daily lows hit 5 to 13 below and highs from 38 above to 5 below. Railroad traffic disrupted by a blizzard and cold wave. embargoes on perishables lifted. coal stocks reportedly adequate. Relph Slippy provides temperatures with max and min readings for each day.

Relph Slippy Miinmel

Sanger vows hunger strike if convicted in birth control case

New York on February 10, Mrs Margaret Sanger chief of the birth control movement and sister of Mrs Ethel Byrne who fasted in jail for six days and was forcibly fed and pardoned by Gov Whitman says she will go on a hunger strike if convicted. She faces a charge similar to that on which her sister was convicted.

New York Margaret Sanger Ethel Byrne Gov Whitman

Highest Type of Man Must Come From Employing Best Material

Dr Guthrie McConnell warned that a perfect character base needs the best material from birth. He urged for hereditary caution and strong early care including feeding, rest, hygiene, and regular medical exams to steer children toward legitimate, productive paths.

Guthrie McConnell Child Conservation League

City in Brief: Local Notes on Hospitalization and Births

Aptor Kepford Jr., son of Justice A B Kepford, improves after bronchial pneumonia. Horace Van Metre from Iowa State University visits home. Dorothy Martin teaches at Gladbrook schools and visits family. Toronto Ontario visitors at B B Hunter home. A B E Park family welcomes a nine pound son born Wednesday. Courthouse offices close all day Monday for Lincoln's Birthday. Mrs. Alice Mathers of Des Moines in the city on business. Glara and Marie Schudler of Dubuque visiting Mrs. Kretz. Rev. Harry LeRoy Harwood to lecture on the Soul of Lincoln. Usual morning service at church. L L Walters, 71, a Union Mill salesman, suffers paralysis. A Nelson of Holstein breeder from Waverly in the city. will address Cornell dairy students. George B B Lichty returns from five weeks east. witnessed Wilson's speech severing relations with Germany. Judge C W Atulan sustains verdict against Western Union. former trial had $400 verdict. William Weber called to Charles City for his father A G Ober’s funeral.

Aptor Kepford, Jr Justice A. B.kepford Horace van Metre Iowa State University Ly van Metre Harry LeRoy Harwood Lincoln L L. Walters Union Mill Company Co. A. Nelson Holstein Breeder Waverly Ithaca N. Y Cornell College George BB. Lichty East Washington Wilson William Weber Lane Street Charles City A. G.ober Rober

Maccabees meeting and local notices in Cedar Rapids area

Announcements detail Maccabees Cedar Tent No 28 meeting plans for Cedar Rapids rally and initial work with refreshments. Rev J R Macerney to preach at Cedar Heights schoolhouse Sunday at 3 30 pm. Bible class led by Mr and Mrs William Galloway Thursday Feb 12. Helmetedge No 59 to meet 7 30 pm Knights of Pythians temple. Waterloo Masonic Study Club meets Monday 7 30 pm Masonic temple. Court of Honor to host record party Maxwell Hall Feb 22. Business College Waterloo basketball beat Brandon Independent 28 27 with Coach Gallogly officiating. Mint director Raymond T Baker nominated by President Wilson in Washington DC.

Maccabees Cedar Tent Cedar Rapids J. R. Macerney First Presbyterian Church Cedar Heights William Galloway Helmel Tedge Knights of Pythians Temple Waterloo Masonic Study Club Masonic Temple Court of Honor Maxwell Hall

Closing Prices Today on New York Stock Exchange

New York closing prices list major U S steel, mining, and railroad firms with notes on several gaps. Companies include American Car and Foundry, Anaconda Copper, Bethlehem Steel, Chicago Milwaukee St Paul, Erie, General Electric, Illinois Central, United States Steel, Western Union, Westinghouse, and others. Prices show many entries with dashes indicating unavailable data.

NEW Yorx New York American Car and Foundry American Locomotive American Anaconda Copper Atchison Vtotee Baldwin Encomotive Baltimore and Oiio Bethlehem Steels Brooklin Rapid Transit Canadian Tacif Chesapeake and Tio Chicago Mit St. Paul A. T Colorado Wrumble Steel Erie Great Northern Pii Linois Central Inter Harvester Missouri Pacific National Lead New York Central Norfolk and Western Northern Pacific Pennsylvanian Ces Reading Southern Pacific Southern Railway Nina Pacific United States Rubber Nited States Steel Inited States Steel Wabash, Pfa Western Union - Westinghouse Co G W Pfa

Cedar Rapids Defeats West High 16 to 12 in Wild Floor Game

Green scored all points for West Waterloo as Cedar Rapids beat West High 16 to 12 in Waterloo. Waterloos misfiring on baskets and Coe floor layout hindered scoring. Cedar Rapids led 7 to 8 at halftime with Barvinek Mohrbucker and Green each hitting six. West added Farr Miller and Hetts baskets in the second half. Simpson subbed for Miller late.

Cedar Rapids West Waterloo Waterloo Jed Barvinek Mohrbucker Green Glen Whittle Farr Bob Miller Hetts West Paul Simpson East Waterloo

Hawkeye Five Defeats Maroons in Big Margin Victory

Towa City Iowa February 16 Chicago in invasion style fails to curb Iowa as Hawkeye Five routed the Maroons 24 to 17. Von Lackum opened scoring within 30 seconds, Berrien and Bannick added early baskets and the lead held throughout. Iowa used speed over size, overwhelming the Chicago lineup and sealing a decisive win.

Towa City Chicago Iowa Towa Maroons Hawkeye von Lackum Berrien Bannick Kent Naver Gooch Page Iowa Pets

Moore Purchases Metropole Hotel on Fourth Street

M A Moore, formerly with Horton Holden, closes deal to own the Metropole hotel on Fourth Street West. H D Wextcot operated it since last year after buying from J A Townsley. Moore will take charge February 20 and run the hotel on the European plan.

M. A. Moore Horton-Holden Russell-Lamson Metropole Fourth Street H. D. Wextcot J. A. Townsley Mr. Moore

Poindexter Seeks 100 Additional Submarines in Bill

Senator Poindexter of Washington urges immediate construction of 100 more submarines beyond current authorizations. He expects a favorable naval affairs committee report to include the plan in the annual naval appropriations bill, which already outfits 80 coast defense subs and 20 seagoing subs.

Washington, D. C Meindexter Washington Senate United States Congress Poindexter Naval Affairs Committee

Foreigners Warned By Villa Plans War

Proclamations posted in Juarez and distributed on the streets warning against traveling on trains between Juarez and Chihuahua City and urging foreigners to keep out of northern Mexico. A Carranza official said foreigners would receive protection but would be blamed if robbed or wounded in fighting. Twenty-five people were arrested in Juarez, including a prominent merchant.

Jncaros Mex Francisca Villa Juarez Chihuahua City Mexico Carranza

One-Pitch Wonder Roots in 1910 Portmouth Game

In a June 20, 1910 game against Marion, Manager Childs of the Portsmouth team pitched one ball to complete an inning. The single pitch caused a triple play and earned Childs a credited inning pitched, a unique feat in baseball history.

Wmoeeif Secona Childs Portsmouth Marion Chicago Heralt

Vacant House Fire Blamed on Fire Bug

Fire damaged a vacant residence at Independance avenue and Moblin street at dawn. Fire started between a parethton and spread rapidly. Firemen removed plaster as flames spread. some plumbing led to further damage. Building owned by Cedar Palle. Also reports of clothing damage at Leckington home and minor fires at other local residences. February fire alarms total 24. Advertisement for Miller McCartney Insurance Agency.

Biv Cedar Palle Leckington A. A. Dunham Falan-Hollman Fourth Waller Streets

Martin Grady Called By Death In Oregon

Word arrived of the death on Wednesday of Martin Grady age 79 at Kugong Oregon. A pioneer of Black Hawk county he moved to Iowa in 1865 and settled in Oranges township before becoming a Waterloo shoemaker. He later lived with a daughter in Eugene Oregon. Survived by six children including H B Grady and Elizabeth Grady of Waterloo and Mrs Emma Weiss. Body to Waterlon for Kneisl with funeral plans pending arrival.

Martin Grady Kugong Ore Fle Black Hawk County Somerset County Pennsylvania Iowa Oranges Township Waterloo Hero Uplil Eugene Ilo M. Grady Elizabeth Grady Liebty Tracy Mina Emma Weiss Jessie Grady Bugano Sadie Hodgson Booneville Ark Waterlon Kneisl B. Bickley Sixth Street West

Cedar Valley Railroad Timetable Changes Notice

On Sunday February 21 1917 Cedar Rapids District train times will take effect. Morning departures from Waterloo to Cedar Rapids include 1 26 40 m, 8 15 am, 10 15 am, 12 50 pm, 2 20 pm, 3 46 pm, 6 700 pm, 8 10 pm. From Cedar Rapids to Waterloo departures are 5 30 am, 8 10 am, 10 15 am, 1 10 pm, 2 15 pm, 4 00 pm, 6 55 pm, 8 00 pm, daily except Sunday. No time changes for Cedar Falls and Waverly districts. An advertisement notes a diving machine shown in New York could raise surface wrecks worth millions.

Cedar Rapids Waterloo Cedar Falls Waverly

Independence Lincoln Washington program at high school

Independence February 14. A Lincoln Washington memorial program will be held in the high school auditorium Monday at 7 pm under the auspices of the G A R V and S S of V. The program opens with Ameriex song, an invocation by Rev K Nye, music by the high school orchestra and boys glee club, readings by John Hoerds and Dr J H Doyle, and addresses by Messrs BE M Thompson and M W Harmon.

J. HH. Doyle BE. M. Thompson M. W. Harmon Kro-Sogiria Wise Hall Wiliam Plunkett Main Street Wednnestar B. B. Fehody Nespiscopal Church Independence Sarah Burris Myron Baum Burlington Morris Mandibaum Sthe Wathinen O'Keefe Plymouth Junioe

Local notices and church events announced in town

The Paxt Chief's association plans a meeting at Mrs. O. Mra. Gillett and Mrs. J. C. Chappell hostesses. A comedy drama The Private Secrets is planned for St Johns Unatholte church. Burial services for the late Mrs. Gageman held in Oakgrove cemetery. survivors include Mrs. Martha J. Jackson and Ralph, Altayanil Brandixon, Howard Thayer of Cedar Rapids.

Mra. O Crew Wick Mac Wits Paxt Chief's Association Illett Mra. Gillett J. C. Chappell Jotuys Untholte Church Mra Lara Gageman Cedar Rapids Uakrove Iwi Charre Tasmafia Martha J. Jackson Ralph Altayanil Brandixon Howard Thayer

Hampton county hearing on ditch drainage dispute in Latimer area

Objections over ditch drainage funding dominate county board meetings as farmers weigh costs against benefits. The report notes former Hampton resident Mary Wheeler killed by a freight train near Matville, with burial planned here. John Gruwell, Hampton Jay, wed Miss Gertude Kink. Gruwell chairs Farmers' State Bank at Witsall. Stouffer of West Fork exchanged 640 acres for 4000 acres of Minnesota timber lands, including a $390,000 mortgage backer. Consolidation plans may redraw district lines encompassing Roove, Mott, Washington, Badger, Maple Grove and Greenwood. Existing schools reportedly suffice, reducing new bond need. A Lincoln program is planned at the M. E. church Sunday with addresses by B. H. Mellory and others.

Hampton Fen Aupervinera Latimer Mile County Mina Mary Wheeler Gampton Matville Iuch Gruwell Hrempton Wis Warried Miss Gertude Moire G. OW. Stouffer Weat Fork Minnesota Stouffer Roove Mott Washington Badger Maple Grove Greenwoothe M. E B. H. Mellory

Passion Play return draws praise despite cold

Hudson notes a stereopticon showing on the Passion Play Tuesday night with applause. a rescheduled Thursday test was postponed due to cold. Walter Glenny returns from near Sioux Wells after weeks with relatives. Kirken and Orange hoops clash at high school with Beorg 70 Hicks 14. Brethren Ladies’ Aid serves church dinner. Mrs Johny Wolland’s funeral held at Baptist church with Rev Leland presiding. interment at Sludgow come ferry. Mr Holland to Arizona to join four children left with friends. Loyd Meyers of Fort Dodge attends. Mrs William Sherratt visiting Cole. Sundry school institute led by a tourist party set for Brethren church next Tuesday.

Johny Wolland Arizona The Baptist Church Leland Holland Lis Loyd Meyers Fort Dodge William Sherratt Cole Brethren Church

Local Notes and Updates From Linden Area

Linden reports L J Slason moved to a Jesup area farm from 132 Dearborn avenue last Saturday. A two year old child of Mr and Mrs Tu A Wright is improving after illness. Will Coffin’s recovery lags after recent surgery. Mrs Ernest Ackerman helped her mother Mrs D W Terry celebrate her 60th birthday with a picnic dinner. Ed Penne is recovering well after stomach trouble surgery at St Francis hospital. Minnis Mussett entered hospital for appendicitis surgery. Funeral services for Perry Elliott were held at home with Rev Eatle Baker. L Lake shows slight improvement after brain surgery. The Ladies Aid plans a New England supper on Feb 21 at the church. Mrs Schmidke and Mrs O J Mosher are recovering from grip illness.

Linden Linden L. J. Slason Dearborn Avenue Jesup Parma Mra Tu. A. Wright Will Coffin Ernest Ackerman Dewar D. W Terry Ed Penne St. Francis Hospital Minnis Mussett Perry Elliott L. Lake Ladies’ Aid Society New England We Church Schmidke O. J. Mosher

Watch Your Step Corn Removal Ad Promotes Free Zone

An old advertising piece urges women to care for corn troubles to preserve beauty. It claims a quarter ounce of free zone removes hard or soft corns or calluses with few drops drying instantly. The copy links cornless feet to youthfulness and attractiveness, presented as a drugstore product pitch.

Shaken passenger falls during ride injures woman

An incident aboard a moving car left a woman injured as she tried to reach a seat. Frank Mosher was brought home and is improving after a hospital stay. Miss tia Kaplan attended to her weekly plans, and several local residents faced health updates as a community gathers for upcoming meetings.

Frank Mosher Tia Kaplan Ammies Lolstae Mr. Cofb Iowa City

Local News Briefs From Waverly And Surrounding Cities

Waverly Fen 39 Mr and Mrs An son Woodring welcome a daughter born Thursday. Youman of Dex Moines conducts a general inventory of the Iowa Telephone exchange. Mrs JTiclen Elim returned from a two week Minneapolis visit. Mrs Warl Moore visits from Mason City. Sur Moore to arrive Monday for a short stay. The Flower Guild of St Andrew's Shore meets with Miss Katherine VanDeorveer Monday evening. Mr and Mrs Stoddard visit Cedar Rapids after days with her mother Dorothy Schukacht. Mr Murray Intt yesterday for Rockford to conduct a sale of purebred horses cattle and hogs. Rev W W Melton of Waco Des wil preach at the Baptist church Sunday morning. Regular pastor Rev Brandon is in Chicago on business. Mrs C Fr Brinkman and Miss Caroline Johnson open Elite Hat Shop here. ladies shopping in Chicago, return next week. Woman's club meets Monday evening to discuss American Poetry with Mrs Grace Wilkins leading. Miss Frances Modke visiting her sister Miss Clara Rodke. Rodke leaves for renage to pursue nursing. Miss Dode-Rysa goes to Mason City Friday for an over Sunday visit to sister Mrs Brown Bullard.

Waverly Fen Anson Woodring Youman Dex Moines Iowa Telephone Exchange Jticlen Elim Minneapolis Warl Moore Manon City Sur Flower Guild of St. Andrew's Shure Brandon Chicago Grace Wilkins Frances Modke Clara Rodke Reneage Dode-Rysa Mason City Sooiell Bar Brown Bullard

Mother of Nine Children Ad in Springfield Mass Ad

A reader描 describes postnatal illness after ninth birth and praises Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for female health. The ad promotes the product as a tonic with roots and herbs and invites letters answered by women at Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lyon Massachusetts.

Springfield Mass MadaMe Eucene Main Street Springfi Mass Justin Lydia E. Pinkham Adsics Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co Lyon

Courier patterns coupon offer for girls one piece dress

Coupon forms and price details from the Evening Courier Waterloo offer courier up-to-date pattern designs. Patterns allow for seams and are filled promptly with delivery expected ten days after sending orders. 1964 girls one piece dress cut in four sizes requires four yards of 14 inch material for 12 year size. Price ten cents.

Pashion Waterloo

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