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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1917

Page

8

Iowa Students Will Fight For Nation In War Time

Iowa college students and graduates join a government pledge to aid the country if war threatens or breaks out. Cal. W. T. Chainland says an intercollegiate intelligence bureau may be formed to supply scientifically trained manpower. Rural carrier pay proposal seeks 24 extra dollars per mile beyond 24 on routes over 24 miles. West Point appointments were recommended for Cedar Rapids and Grundy Center cadets with examinations next month.

Washington Waterloo Washington, D. C Iowa State University Iowa Cal. W. T. Chainland Towa State University United States Col Ghantland Iowa Collegians Harry Hull Senate Post Office Senate Hull Senate Post Office Committee Congressman Good War Department West Point Arthur M. Parsons Cedar Rapids Maurice Kurtz Roland P. Roeder Grundy Center

Farmer is fined for starving horses in Perry Iowa

Charles Rosborough, longtime operator of 160 acres near Perry, was fined 100 and costs by Judge W W Cardell after Iowa Humane Society officials found 13 dead horses on his farm. He claimed disease caused the deaths, rejecting allegations of starvation and exposure. Rosborough keeps 75 to 100 horses on the place, with no barns and only a windbreak shelter.

Perry Charles Rosborough W. W. Cardell Superior Court Rosborough W. M. Young Iowa Humane Society

Marriages Epidemic Among Bohemians in Traer

Marriages surge among Bohemian residents with three weddings this week in Traer Iowa. Votrobeck and Mary Drakos wed at the bride’s home before 70 guests and plan to reside near Clut ter Monday after a Blessing church ceremony conducted by Rev. Father Behan. Frank Vuska wed Mary Schrier with a large wedding feast. Frank Kvidera and Albina Zmolek married at St. Vaclav church west of Clutter with ten cousins attending. A wedding feast followed at the bride’s home.

Traer.In Votrobeck Mary Drakos Clutter Blessing Father Behan Frank Vuska Mary Schrier Frank Kvidera Albina Zmolek St. Vaclav Church Sasek

Buttermilk pop a thrifty energy meal by Tara Hawk

Cedar Falls Iowa February 16 Miss Tara Hawk America s first woman county agent devised a food called buttermilk rop or pop using meat fryings corn meal buttermilk sugar and salt It claims to supply 3000 calories for about 22 12 cents a laboring man can eat it for a day with no potatoes eggs or butter and says the dish is palatable and popular

Cedar Falls Tara Hawk America Miss Hawks Miss Hawk

Mason City Editor Named Secretary of Cedar Rapids Club

Cedar Rapids Commercial club directors chose Freeman R. Conaway of the Mason City Times as secretary to replace John Wunderlich who resigned to head the St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce. The selection follows a six week deliberation from a field of over 160 applicants.

Cedar Rapids Cedar Rapids Commercial Club Today Freeman R. Conaway Mason City Times John Wunderlich Chamber of Commerce St. Joseph, Mo

Aged Traer Merchant Makes Assignment for Creditors

Traer Iowa February 16 S P Smith brother in law of former secretary James Wilson and longtime dry goods merchant assigns for the benefit of creditors. Mr and Mrs Smith have been active in the store for years, are aged and infirm, and unable to manage their interests. A large circle of friends sympathize.

Traer S. P. Smith James Wilson

Trust Fund and Hospital Gift From Capt Merry Will

The will of the late Captain J F Merry filed for probate provides a $1000 trust fund for relief of Manchester's poor and surrounding county, with three church pastors as trustees. Another $1000 may aid any hospital established in Manchester during the administration, and $1600 is left to two Methodist missionary societies held in trust. A monument plan in Vicksburg and a milk condensing plant in town are noted amid local notices.

Manchester J. F. Merry Delaware County State Bank First National Bank of Manchester District Court Woman's Jronie Missionary Society The Methodist Church Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society

Waterloo Man Credits Tanlac For Pain Relief After 50 Years

J E Weaver of 308 Newell Street Waterloo a carpenter who has lived in the city 50 years says Tanlac has eliminated rheumatic pains and shortness of breath after about one bottle. He reported indigestion constipation and kidney trouble before trying Tanlac and recommended it after noticing improvements. He learned of Tanlac from Mr Church and urged others to learn more at Schuneman Drug Store and its listed outlets.

Waterloo Tunlac J. E. Weaver Newell Street Weaver Schuneman Drug Store Mr. Weaver Tanlac Church Fourth and Lafayette Streets Schuneman West Side la Porte City H. J. Blanchaine Nashua M. L. Woodbridge Oelwein Wilson Co Osage Mike Garns Reinbeck R. A. Lavergan Shell Rock—Herring Drug Co Sumner—Corner Pharmacy Waverly—Stauffin & Hartman Cedar Falls Cedar Falls Drug Co Clarksville W.W. Sylvester Grundy Center A. Hf. Thummel Hudson A. T. Joder Independence

New Factory at Dubuque to Rise as State’s Largest

Beloit contractor W. J. Fitzgerald has been awarded the Parley Loetscher company contract to build a half block factory in Dubuque Indiana. The structure will stand seven to ten stories, costing about 145000 dollars and is slated to be the largest of its kind in the state.

A. B. Vetersun Una Grand Jury Clarence Hotel Tarence H. T. Binith J. J. Allen Josse Salury Mr. Smith Dubuque Dubuque, In W. J. Fitzgerald Beloit Wis Parley-Loetscher Company

Des Moines Elects 1928 Clothiers Convention Officers

Des Moines elected the 1928 clothiers convention leadership on Thursday. Mark Johnson was named president,Charles Reno first vice president, A F Griener second vice president, H T Cook treasurer with salary, and directors including J E Walbank, C H Crow,H S Kaers, C E Wr, Bert Cutler, and Frank Hentges.

Glothiers Elncr OV Des Moines Clothiers Mark Johnson Charles Reno Countl Hiuffs A. F. Griener Dubuque H. T. Cook Boone J. BE. Walbank C. If Crow Harry S. Kaers C

Traer Woman's Clubs Abandon Lectures for Movies

The Traer Federation of Women's Clubs ends its two-year lecture course after a $40 deficit this season. They report Bahamian orchestra attendance pleased readers, yet future funding is uncertain. The group has purchased a moving picture machine and will shift to cinema presentations, noting films are less affected by the money market.

Trav Traer Federation of Women's Clubs Hiying

Hardware Dealers Hear Whitten Urge Community Focus

Des Moines reports Iowa hardware dealers met after a day of sessions at the Colisound Inet night. T.N. Whitten of Trenton Ma urged dealers to take an invoice of themselves, stressing community contribution and cooperation to end strife. He predicted a golden era for hardware trade as cooperation grows. Senator Wilson of Centerville introduced a bill to wipe out what he decries as a mortgage tax burden.

Des Moines Iowa Xiaocla‘tion Colisound T.N. Whitten Trenton Mr. Whitten Wilson Centerville

Iowa Dog Licensing Bill Moves Through House

A bill by Anderson of Davis county would require licensing for all dogs in Iowa. It targets large dogs that roam after sunset as dangerous, backed by sheepmen who seek to curb vicious dogs. The measure passed the House by a vote of 82 to 7. Also mentions real estate tax changes and a stately local note on a riverman known as "Fisher man Writz" in Dubuque.

Anderson Davis County Lowa Wna Dubuque Flaherman Writz Red Dallman

A Sure Way To End Dandruff

A remedy claim promises to dissolve and destroy dandruff with four ounces of plain liquid product applied at night. It asserts immediate scalp soothing results and lasting removal after multiple uses, claiming glossy hair and relief from itching.

Riverman Writs Dies Near Nome Island

A man living on a lonely island near Nome died yesterday. He was well known as a riverman in the region. The notice mentions local residents and hints at a community tragedy.

Unis Point Atream Combtry

Gold Medal Uaartem Oil Capsules for kidney troubles

Swollen feet, aching joints, and urinary difficulty signal kidney trouble. Urate poisoning may lead to dropsy or Bright's disease. Gold Medal Uaartem Oil Capsules are advertised as a centuries old natural remedy, with emphasis on authentic Haarlem Oil in capsules to guard against counterfeits.

60 Years of Service Ends for Waukon Choir Leader

ADE May retires after 43 years directing the M. B. E. church choir in Waukon Iowa. All but Mr May from the founding choir are gone. A Knights of Pythias event invites members and friends to a Friday Feb 16 gathering.

Waukon Ade May M. BE Jone Mr. May K. P Knights of Psthias

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