Road Builders Sought In State as County Rejects High Bid
County boards move to pave Grant highway segments after Buchanan county rejected bids cited high costs. O Rourke Engineering and Carey Construction competed with a low bid of 4.452 per square yard for concrete paving, about 45 990 per mile. Officials note nationwide demand for road work could boost 1824 rural paving efforts and push more firms into country contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Hawk County
Buchanan County
Grant Highway
O'Rourke Engineering Company
Carey Construction Company
Independence
District Highway Engineers
Waterloo
Iowa
Polk County Board
J. W. Mercer
Grundy Center
Page
Prisoner Rescued by Armed Irish Raiders In Dublin
In Dublin Berkeley street a military motorcar was stopped by about 20 armed men who seized the driver and four soldiers and carried off a prisoner being taken to Mount Joy prison. The raiders rescued Robert Barton, claimed to have been returning after a court martial hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Dublis
Berkeley Street
Mount Joy
Courtmartial
London
Evening Globe
Dublin
Robert Barton
Mount Joy Prison
Relief of Mid Europe Up to U S Congress Alleges
London February 12 The Associated Press reports Austin Chamberlain in the House of Commons stated the British government cannot finalize relief plans for central Europe until the United States Congress grants powers. He said Britain informed Washington of a proposed additional contribution, up to half of the U S amount and not exceeding 10 million pounds overall, beyond the 12 million pounds already allotted for the current financial year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Central Europe
Austin Chamberlain
Exchequer
House of Commons
Congress of the
United States
Chamberlain
Hoover to Be Voted on by Democrats in Georgia Primary
Gainesville Georgia February 12 Herbert Hoover appears certain to be on Georgia's Democratic presidential primary ballot on April 20 after 110 Democrats signed a petition urging the Democratic executive committee to list his name. In Florida there will be no presidential preference primary this year as the Democratic state committee took no action and Republicans have named delegates to Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gainesville
Herbert Hoover
Georgia
Hoover
Democratic Executive Committee
Florida
Tampa
Fla
Democratic State Committee
Chicago
Waterloo association assigns numbers to members in order
The Greater Waterloo association completes numbering members with card designations. Watson G Ackles is No 1,000 and Dr O Keefe is No 1,600 while Louis Anderson loses No 2 and remains Inside. El F beet Donough, the general secretary, states numbers will reach 2,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watson Ackles
Greater Association
DR. O.keefe
Greater Waterloo Association
Watson G. Ack
M. Allison
Skiddoo
Louis Anderson
Mr. Anderson
Home Rule Bill Near in Commons Speech
Premier Lloyd George told the House of Commons that he hopes to introduce the Irish home rule bill next week. The London report notes the government plans to advance the measure amid ongoing debate and opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lloyd George
House of Commons Today
City in Brief Notes on Trips and Local Events
City in brief reports travel plans of N. G. Van Pelt and J. E. Johnson. Miss Lynne Heinen visits Wichita and Mrs. W. J. Hanlon and Mrs. W. A. Whitford plan visits. Mrs. Cedar Falls and Miss Nonkins host relatives. influenza concerns noted. Stafford Chrisler auction sale yields 6200 dollars for geals and cats. George Eddy as auctioneer. Smallpox quarantines placed for several residents. Fifth street wood block paving needs repair under Bryant Asphalt guarantee. Advertisement mentions breakable glass and an Anan’s Bldgs ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. G. van Pelt
Chicago
J. E. Johnson
Sioux City
Lynne Heinen
Sycamore Street
Wichiita
Kan
W. J. Hanlon
W. A. Whittford
Cedar Falls
James A. Nonkins
Grandview Avenue
Stafford Chrisler
George Eddy
L. N. Moss
Duryea Street
Edward Wintz
Forest Avenue
August Duecher
Denver Street
W. M. Schuman
Ash ‘Street
Fifth Street
Eiiy
Bryant Asphalt Paving Company
Gliassen
Anan’s
Wilful Interference by Rail Men Ties to U S Control
Washington Feb 12 Senator Grennan proposed an inquiry into grain rail car shortages and alleged wilful interference by railroad officials to discredit federal control. The senate debated the resolution as amendments extended the inquiry to coal lumber and other products linked to the railroad administration order boosting freight car supplies for grain traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Pras
Washington, D. C
Grennan
Senate
Railroad Administration
Cummins
Harrison
Mississippi
McKellar
Tennessee
Hindus Deportation Cancelled and Neutrality Charge
The U S Department of Labor cancelled deportation proceedings against Dhirendra Sarjar a native of India linked to 1915 Hindu conspiracy cases in San Francisco He had studied at Yale Michigan and Berlin and later supported Indian independence He was indicted and jailed four months in April 1918 for violating American neutrality.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Dhirendra Sarjar
India
Department, of Labor
San Francisco
Sarjar
Yale
Michigan
University of Berlin
United States
First German Prisoner Taken by Two Ironwood Men
The first German prisoner captured by American forces was taken by Adam Blazikowszki and John Godanski of Ironwood Michigan. Representative James of Michigan was informed by Adj. Gen. Harris. The man, a company mail carrier with the Eighteenth Infantry, was captured near Brues in Meurthe and Moselle after fighting on October 27 28 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Adam Blazikowszki
John Godanski
Ironwood
Mich
James
Michigan
Adj
Harris
Co. C. Eighteenth Infantry
Imade
Brues
Provense
Meurthe
Moselle
Clothiers Deny Guilt Of Charge They Keep Cost Of Living High
Des Moines reports retail clothiers deny blame for high cost of living. Fred Levy of the National Retail Clothiers association tells Iowa Clothiers’ at a banquet they cooperated with efforts to reduce prices and have cleared themselves of the charge. Other items note Vienna adopts a treaty bill on wartime art, Berlin asks provinces to revoke meat import bans, and Asquith area count election results disclosure delays.
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Des Moines
Fred Levy
National Retail Clothiers' Association
Iowa Clothiers’ Association
Vienna
Havas
Austria
National Assembly
Hospital plans going forward in Waterloo Iowa
An open letter from Austin Burt, president of the Presbyterian hospital building committee, outlines progress on a new Waterloo hospital. Architects Schmidt Garden & Martin are preparing complete plans as costs rise and fundraising struggles continue, with a four to five week target for final reports and decisions. Subscribers of $10 or more will gain hospital association privileges once subscriptions are called in.
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Presbyterian Hospital
Austin Burt
Burt
Bart
Grace Friend
Worane Auxubbry
Waterloo
Iowa
Atgn
Tt Way
Schmidt, Garden & Martin
Chicago
Exmet
Thesay
Waterloo Medical Society
Medina
Exhibition of New American LaFrance Engine Draws Crowd
Forty years after a steam engine contest in Palmyra New York the town hosts an exhibition of a motorized American LaFrance engine. The six cylinder machine, mounted on a frame with a pump capable of 300 gallons per minute, will be unloaded and tested on the west river bank by Nauman company’s factory Saturday afternoon. Water will be pumped for demonstration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeanie Jewell
LaFrance Fire Engine Company
Palmyra
N. Y
LaFrance
West River
Nauman Company
National federation talk draws Iowa engineers to Fort Dodge
An unusually large attendance is sought at the Iowa Engineering Society meeting in Fort Dodge on February 18 and 19 with a special session on February 20 to discuss forming a national federation for civil, electrical, mechanical and mining engineers. Waterloo Technical Society delegates will attend and all engineers are urged to come. Also reported are the Colonial State Bank collapse in Newport News with 1.5 million in deposits and a general strike called in Bulgaria, per Associated Press dispatches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Engineering Society
Fort Dodge
Iaws
Waterloo Technical Society
Women's clubs host civic day and anniversary
Society notes report a Civic department event at Hotel Russell with talks on open air schools and detention homes, plus a Mothers Congress link. Also celebrated are S C Bowen's 50th wedding anniversary with a family gathering and yellow theme, and a birthday party for Mr Johnston with dancing and pink decor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club
Civic Department
Russell-Lamson
N. Shane
Godfrey Messer
pers _sons
Will Your Helper Pay in Come Taxes
Ruth Cameron discusses IRS rules on reporting cash wages for domestic workers. Any employer paying $1000 or more yearly must file returns, including board and lodging valued at about seven dollars or more daily. Penalties up to $1000 apply for noncompliance as wage standards rise and domestic labor markets shift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Jcome
B. B. Club
Calvary Evangelical The Bar Bearers Meet Friday Evening
Calvary Evangelical The Bar Bearers class will meet Friday evening at the home of Mrs C Thompson. The gathering is organized with the clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpha Philathea
G. R. Slight
Walnut Street Baptist Church
Calvary Evangelical
C. Thompson
Reasons Immature Entry Into This Field Examined
The text questions why workers from other fields avoid this field. It explores whether unsatisfactory aspects still deter applicants and invites discussion on improving desirability, incentives, and opportunities to attract skilled labor across industries.
Obituary notices for Kinsell Wellein Buchan and Larsen
Multiple obituary notices: Mrs. E C Kinsell age 56 dies at home Waterloo from heart trouble with husband and son Carl E as survivors. John G Wellein to be buried Elmwood after services at First Evangelical Church. Gwendolyn Buchan daughter of Earnest Buchan Orange Township dies at Presbyterian Hospital age 27, body at O Keefe Towne's mortuary. Mrs Kathryn Larsen age 77 dies in Cedar Falls pneumonia at home 704 State Street, survived by two sons Louis E B Larsen and E A Larsen and daughter Mrs H O Jenkins.
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Clements Toille
Effie O. Bottle
George W. Clements
Waterloo
John Clements
Manhard Street
D. J. Gretzinger
Northminster Presbyterian
E. C. Kinsell
Bratuober Street
Carl E
Hileman & Gindt Mortuary
John G. Weilein
John G. Wellein
Commercial Street
First Evangelical Church
Clinton Ir. Smith
Buriat
Elmwood
First Evangelical Sharah
Gwendoleyn Buchan
Gwendolyn Buchan
Earnest Buchan
Orange Township
Presbyterian Hospital
O’keefe & Towne
Kathryn Larsen
Cedar Falls
State Street
Louis EB. Larsen
E. A. Larsen
Lamont
Irs
H. O. Jenkins
San Francisco
Val
Agar Agar: A Japanese Seaweed For Health
AGAR AGAR. A dozen or more requests have come for fuller explanation of the Japanese seaweed agar agar. It is dried seaweed sold in flakes and taken daily in small amounts, mixed with food or water. It forms a soft gel in the stomach and carries waste through the bowel, aiding elimination and improving skin conditions without acting as a laxative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ezra Jone
O’keefe & Towne
Jesup
Honey Girl
Sickroom Reports From Local Court Circle
News from the home of Judge H. S. Boies says he is much improved and hopes to sit up part of the day after a severe cold. Cliff Jenkins has recovered enough from pneumonia to be up part of the time. Judge J. H. Williams shows slow improvement from partial paralysis. Mrs. Ida M. Pickering of 415 Washington is somewhat improved after a week of pneumonia. R. Green of the Aetna Insurance office has been ill six weeks and returns to the office today after relapsing illness.
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H. 8
Boies
Cliff Jenkins
J. H. Williams
Ida MM. Pickering
Washington Street
R. Green
Aetna Insurance Company
Destroyer Talbot Reported in Distress Near Black Sea
Constantinople reports a U S destroyer in distress near Serpent's island in the Black sea. The tale may refer to Talbot standing by the British cruiser Veres which is towing a tanker and two refugee tugs from Odessa toward Conza Roumania under bad weather conditions.
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Associated Press
Constantinople
Talbot
Serpent's Island
Black Sea
Veres
Odessa
Conza
Roumania
Spanish ministry meets in early morning session
Condon February 12. Members of the Spanish ministry assembled at 3 20 this morning to consider affairs of immediate importance. Reuters dispatch from Madrid reports the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Condon
Reuter
Madrid
Prayer Services For Agnes Everts Held At Chapel
Prayer services for Agnes Everts were observed at noon today at the O'Keefe and Towne chapel with Rev. J R Macartney officiating. The body was taken to La Porte City at 1 p m and burial occurred in the local cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Everts
Agnas Everts
O'Keefe & Towne Chapel
J. R. Macartney
la Porte City
Chicago Great Western Officials in Waterloo
Oscar Townsend general freight agent A C Trans general passenger agent and O F Spindler assistant general freight agent all of Chicago are in Waterloo today for conference with local railroad officials. Business interests in general will be given attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Townsend
Chicago Great Western Railway Company
A. C. Trans
O. F. Spindler
Chicago
Waterloo
Danes Win in Schleswig Plebiscite Victory Margin
Copenhagen February 12 Denmark won an overwhelming plebiscite in Schleswig to determine the province future status. Official figures show Danish adherents 75023 votes while Germans polled 26087, confirming clear Danish preference in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copenhagen
Denmark
Schleswig
Tint Your Hair Brown at Home with Brownatone Trial
Trial package offers a free tinting solution to transform hair to brown or black instantly. Promotes Brownatone as a simple alternative to cosmetics, claiming streaky color can be corrected and hair can gain witching beauty and charm with easy at home use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenton Pharmacal Co
Coppin
Covington
Cme
Seed Wheat Hits High Price in Alberta
Montana farmers are paying 3.25 a bushel for seed wheat in Alberta, reportedly the highest price for any portion of last year’s crop. Around 200,000 to 160,000 bushels are being shipped to Montana with oats also moved here for feed as Alberta Wheat proves a top seed choice. Alberta wheat is deemed finer grade for seed than U S varieties, per the United States Grain corporation, underscoring Montana growers’ preference for quality planting stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calgary
Alla
Montana
Alberta
New York
United States
United States Grain Corporation
Freights Collide at Charles City No One Injured
Charles City Ta February 12 No lives were lost in a collision at 2 a m today of an Illinois Central end Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul freight train at the crossing in this city The C M and St P engine was overturned and an immigrants car badly wrecked Two cars of stock were derailed There were no serious injuries to any passengers
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles City
Illinois Central
Chicago
Milwaukee
Courier Pattern Coupon Offer From Fashion Department
A call to obtain the courier up to date pattern designs by sending a coupon to the fashion department of the Evening Courier in Waterloo, with ten cents for each pattern. Patterns allow for seams and orders are filled at a rate of 100n 45 possible, aiming for delivery within ten days after sending.
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Fashion Department
Evening Courier
Waterloo
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Mid-Europe
U.S
Berlin
Asquith
LH. Asquith
Newport News
Colonial State Bank
Bulgaria
Bulseria
Budapest
Central News
Geneva
Society News
the Lions
Ab de E H. Z. Fere Buron
Women's Relief corps—Municipal Courtroom
C. Bowen
al. Woodley
Arcadia
H. W. Sigworth
G. , Johnson
Sam Watters
Smith Bowen
Frank Bowen
Earl Watters
Stanley
Claude Johnstan
Johnston
Jack Walker
J. White
Cedar Rapids
H. G. Merlein
E. G. Anderson
Phish
F. M. Hanson
Griffith
Hotel Ellis
Maria Bartfelt
Lillian Rayman
Central Christian
Ladies’ Aid
The
Missionary Societies
H. E. Maine
China
Mmes. Erich
Hall and Thompson
Adam
Lincoln
Ruth Cameron
Edna Kent Forbes
Postum Gereal Co
Battle Creek,Mich
Great Western
Rt Fy
Wade
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