City in brief adds and notices from Waterloo area
Local column lists births marriages and visits including a new daughter to Mr and Mrs Bredifart and a 16 pound birth to Mr and Mrs Chase in Minneapolis. Divorce suit filed by Alice Jakway against Clifford Jakway. Ill health and hospital notes for Mrs Nettie Sosder and Mrs Leavitt. Waterloo visitors include George M Crownover and T W Fusherson. Saint Josephs Parish Reunion dinner announced for February 24 at K C Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WH. Susder
Adams Street
Nettis Sosder
Hidora
T. W. Fusherson
Des Moines
Chicago Great Western
C. A. Shoemaker
Waterloo
Thomas Chase
Minteapois
Minn
Chase
W. G. Morgan
Commercial Street
Rochester
John Rees
Maro Hospital
Burr Oak
H. Leavitt
Park Avenue Weat
Joseph Leavitt
California
Saint Joseph's Parish
K. C_ hail
Obituary notices from Waterloo and nearby deaths
Mrs Kowalsky of Minnesota dies in California and burial planned in Minnesota. Mrs Horton former resident dies in Long Beach California and remains to be buried in Elmwood with services at Petersen Bros. Funeral scheduled from Petersam depot. MRS S M HORTON. Mr Cutts longtime Waterloo merchant dies in storm lake hospital. Body to Waterloo for Masonic services and burial in Fairview. Rev J F Moore to conduct service at Plymouth Congregational Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. M. Horton
Long Beach
Cal
Petersen Bros
Mendar
Petersam Depel
F. W. Court
Elmwood
BE. Cutts
Waterloo
Bishboma
Storm Take
Mr. Cutts
Commercial Street
Storm Lake
Samuel
Buena Vista County
Sunspots and Winter: Is the Sun Blaming Our Weather
A historic note questions if solar activity drives cold winters and blizzards. Astronomers like Harold Jacoby Colwinna University and New York Weather Bureau head Jane M. Searr discuss sunspot effects, while Fordham’s Daniel St Sullivan notes magnetic storms. Opinions vary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Jacoby
Colwinna University
Janes M. Os Searr
Weather Bureau
New York
Daniel St. Sullivan
Fordham University
Suki
Bets on Ice Going Out Soon Stirs River Forecast
The region sees a thaw potential as the ice on the river may break from its moorings after weeks of near freezing. Coal dealers report subdued private demand as winter eases and fuel needs shrink. A bet exists that the river above the dam will not clear by February 24, while the thick ice demands a week or more of melting weather to loosen. Temperatures for the week are listed by volunteer observer Ralph Slippy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Slippy
Downtown Property Sale Involving Judge Mullan and Mrs Stephenson
Negotiations for the sale of property at Fourth and Washington streets stalled today. Real estate circles say lots owned by Judge C W Mullan and Mrs Bla Stephenson were purchased but the deal may close soon. The Fourth and Washington property sits opposite the Plaza Theatre. the adjacent Washington property belongs to Mrs Stephenson. If completed, the purchaser plans substantial improvements.
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Fourth
Washington Streets
C. W. Mullan
Bla Stephenson
Fourth and
Washington
Plaza Theatre
Judge Mullan
Stephenson
Grinnell Defeats Coe In Easy 19 to 5 Victory
Grinnell college overwhelmed Coe college in Cedar Rapids with a 19 to 5 win. Donald Meacham starred for Grinnell with sharp shooting and all around play, while Swan and Norris limited Coe’s offense as Grinnell dominated possession in both halves.
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Cedar Rapids
Grinnell Colleges
Coe College
Meacham
Swan
Norris
Donald Meacham
Grinnell
Scarlet and Black
Patriotism Program At West High Yesterday
Fife and drum music joined with West High students and Civil War veterans in a patriotic program. Members of the Robert Anderson Post, G A R, brought their fife and drum corps. Robert Nauman, a West student and National Guard member, spoke on border experiences, with Captain Carleton Sias and C G Crabtree also speaking as patriotic songs and readings filled the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West High
Youngsen
Robert Anderson Post
Sherman
Robert Nauman
West
National Guard
Carleton Sias
C. G. Crabtree
Paige Factory Fortifies Supply Amid Demand Surge
The Paige Detroit Motor Car company, through Central Auto & Supply Co in Waterloo, reports on hand stock worth 2.6 million dollars for immediate manufacture and projects total value near 4.9 million after 10 days as output intensifies to meet sustained high demand in the motor car market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paigze-Detroit Motor Car Company
Waterloo
Central Auto & Supply Co
Paige
Totel
Dr C L Nelson to Speak to Child Conservation League
Dr C L Nelson will speak before Child Conservation league members Monday afternoon on eye diseases at the WC A Helmet lodge No 9 K P will meet Monday at 5 30 p m in Knights of Pythian hall for supper special entertainment for soldier members
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Nelson
Child Conservation League
Helmet Lodge
Mondey
Knights of Prthive
Marshall to Give Verdun Talk Here
Verte Marshall, editor of the Ced ar Rapids Gazette, who served in the ambulance corps on the western front, will tell of Verdun experiences before the Water loo Commercial club on March 9. Charles Van Vieck, secretary, reported the plan and noted Marshall’s Des Moines talk drew praise as thrilling and dramatic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verte Marshall
Cedar, Rapids
Western Front
Waterloo Commercial Club
Charles van Vieck
Marshall
Verdun
Des Moines
van Vieck
Three Fire Calls Within Hour Alarmed City
Three fire calls were reported within an hour this morning at the Central station, with no major losses. Firemen battled a chimney blaze at 225 Summit Avenue with no damage, a mattress fire at 117 Warneke Street causing upper-story damage, and a roof fire at 1602 Second Street West controlled quickly with small losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Station
Nire
Summit Avenue
Watic
James Garland
Warneke Street
Second Street West
No. 2
Representatives to Meet on New Street Car Franchise Tuesday
Nine representatives of the workers and patrons of local street car lines will meet Tuesday night at the general offices to review terms for two proposed new street car franchises. The committee, chosen by Councilman Matthews, aims to influence the franchise with better service and conditions, with plans for frequent meetings and an advisory role to officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthews
Moulders’ Union
City Inspection Tour Examines Street Car Systems
Mayor W R Law and commissioners J W Rickert M J Morgan depart for a tour of one man street car systems visiting Kansas City Wichita Fort Worth Dallas and other cities. They plan to return by Feb 26 and will study street car operations paving and garbage disposal plants for the proposed new franchise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Law
Goutheiimen
J. W. Rickert
M. J. Morgan
Kansas City
Wichita
Fort Worth
Dallas
Strees
Oppose Change in Paving Program In Lafayette Area
Property owners on Lafayette prepare a vigorous campaign against reopening the paving program while realty dealers press council to reconsider. Council members reportedly oppose changing the plan, saying ample opportunity was given to air views and the question was carefully considered. Some protestors, having failed to file protests, demonstrate against paving certain streets, yet the council stands by continuing the paving program and excluding eliminated streets. CONSULS DEPARTURE DELAYED London Feb 17 The United States consuls in Germany may be unable to leave for weeks, Amsterdam dispatch cites an American arriving from Germany. The informant said Berlin had not arranged the promised special train for consuls and arrangements may take weeks.
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Lafayette
London
Fed
United States
Germany
Empire
Amsterdam
the Times
Berlin
What a Kiss Cost
Marian Whitlock’s tale unfolds with two suitors Elliot Walker and Herbert Kenworthy entangled in a planned duel over a kiss. Marian confesses her love for Elliot, and to prevent bloodshed she proposes a public hand in marriage instead, ending the duel and guiding a long courtship toward a union.
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Marian
Marian Whitlock
Cander
Marlen
Eliot Walker
Elliot
Nick
Herbert Kenworthy
Herbert
Hulot
Mariani
Elliot Walker
Marvin
General's Orderly Forces France to Court Promotion
In Flanders during a French campaign, Hans Schrieber an earnest private from Westphalia rises to captain, then major, choosing loyalty and mercy. His fraternizing with private Fritz Oelrich challenges military discipline yet earns cautious promotion, as war demands keep rate of officers in check and his humane actions win support from superiors and comrades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flanders
Hans Schrieber
Westphalia
Mars
Les
Fritz Oelrich
Corone
Oeirich
Lehrleber
Young Oelrich
Schrieber
Frits Ocelrich
Heckler
Red Cross
Brita Oelrich
Fritz
Hhis
Fritz Oeirich
German General Schrieber and Private Oelrich Die Side by Side
A courtly bond between General Carl Schrieber and Private Oelrich amid the Verdun fighting ends tragically as a shell strikes Schrieber. Both men die, their bodies returned home to be buried together under a shared headstone. Neighbors and soldiers recall the general’s protective care for the private and the public sorrow at the couple’s shared grave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oelrich
Hia
Schrieber
Onsaay
Wenz
Gelrich
Verdun
Red Cross
General Schrieber
Privats Oelrich
Westphalia
Old Schrieber
Fritz
Carl Schrisber
Snd
Gretchen
Ames Defeats Hawkeye Five in 24 to 12 Rout
Ames, Iowa, Feb. 17. The Ames basketball team defeated the Hawkeye five by a final score of 24 to 12 at Ames. The game left Iowa City’s Hawkeyes return trip badly beaten and embarrassed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Towa
Hawkeye
Towa City
West High Player Jake Schultz Breaks Leg in Collision
Jake Schultz, a West High junior and member of the football team, fractured both bones in his left leg above the ankle while playing on the West second basketball squad at the Y.M.C.A. gym last evening. He was taken to his parents’ home at 1010 South Street. Schultz previously broke a leg in football a year ago and was expected to be a regular next season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Schultz
West High
Schultz
West
B. Schultz
South Street
Two Country Girls Acryify in Waterloo
Dora Schueman and Lena Hankey, farm teens from Lawler, visited Waterloo then were taken into custody and held for parental word. Bert Williams and H. J. arrested at the Waterloo hotel pled not guilty and posted bonds. Cedar Heights center meeting drew 150 praising a patriotic program led by Professor Best, with burlesque by Nolte and Morgan and music by Dyer's orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora Schueman
Lena Hankey
Lawler
New Hampton
Waterloo
Orange Wins Game From Brandon Basketballers
The Brandon team suffered its first defeat of the year on home floor as Orange township consolidated school defeated them 15 to 14 on a foreign court. The game stayed decided from start to finish in Orange’s favor despite the unfamiliar venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandon
Orange Township, Consolidated School
Orange
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Edward Erdenberg
Lafayette Street
Frank Kowalsky
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Climer
N.Y. Firs
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Ben Ur Lodge
Mason City
Yeoman Lodge
New Mampion
Hileman & Gindt
Minnesota
Cutts
Sol
Coe
Paige Factory
Buytt
Miller-McCartney Ins
Axgey
Council
Dews
Lilliards
Woyself
Wild Walker
Ellot
Hillet
Ain
Bria
Eliot
el- Not
Marion
Hilfot
Evening Courier
Resulta
West High Star
Bert Williams
H. J
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DT. B. Kepford
Brandon Basketballeers
Buchanan Optical Co
Russia
Petrograd
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Bob Titzsimmons
Priza
Billy Sunday
Colorado
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