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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1918

Page

6

Federal control of roads and railways debated in Senate

Senator Lewis of Illinois warned the administration railroad bill signals government control of public utilities. He said the measure would lead to government ownership of telegraph, telephone, coal and oil lands, with all such agencies protected as public welfare. Representative Esch opposed the House rail bill, arguing compensation and rate power should stay with the Interstate Commerce Commission, not the president.

Washington, J Lewis Illinois Senate U.S United States Washington, D. C Representative Esch Wisconsin Interstate Commerce Committee Interstate Commerce Esch Interstate Commerce Comission Germany

Rotary District Ten Convention Opens in Cedar Rapids

Notables address the opening session as 25 delegates from Iowa Nebraska North and South Dakota attend the Rotary clubs district ten convention in Cedar Rapids. Speakers include F C Fisher Ayres H D Brownell Allen J Albert and E A Sins with plans for further addresses and a banquet to close the event.

Cedar Rapids. Ta Towa Nebraska North South Dakota Tenth District of Rotary Clubs F.C. Fisher Iotal Ayres Sioux Falls Ristrier H. Dbd. Brownell Siouwy Falls Allen J. Albert Chicago9 International Rosary E. A. Sins Lincoln Neb J. H Ugerwersen Clinton. In Maj. Nice Willard 4. Kennedy Sioux City Clifford de Puy Des Moines

Censorship fine for military article publication

Jeondon february 21 fines of three pounds each and costs were imposed on Col C A Repingten military correspondent of the Morning Test and H W Gwynne editor of that newspaper for publishing an article in the Post last week in violation of military censorship.

Jeondon Col C. A. Repingten Morning Test HW. A. Gwynne Post

Germans Taking Over Siberian Gold Mines

German merchants operate in Harbin and Irkutsk area as Bolsheviks arm released German prisoners to move traffic on the Siberian railway. British engineer Piper notes Austro-German control of gold mines and power stations while shipping paw materials to Germany. Germans push prewar prices and secure concessions, while urging Allied relief to halt German influence.

Harbin Manchuria Irkutsk Siberian Piper Krasgovarsy Siberia Germany Tiper

County selectee report from Cedar Falls Measles camp

Franklin Shepherd Jewell of Cambridge Mass a Harvard College student is the first Jack Hawk county registrant to report to the exemption board. Charles J Cavanaugh of Buekkinghan Ia is ill with measles and cannot travel for several days as advised by his physician.

Cedar Falls Franklin Shepherd Jewell Cambridge Mass Jack Hawk County Jewell Harvard College Charles J. Cavanaugh Bueckinghan

Portugal to elect new president soon in direct vote

Paris dispatch says Portugal will hold a presidential election soon with direct suffrage. Deputies and senators to be elected simultaneously and given power to revise the constitution. President Machado is in exile after Lisbon revolution. Sidinio Paes leads the cabinet.

Paris Republic of Portugal Havas Lisbon Machado Portugal Sidinio Paes

Sugar Car Arrives in Waterloo to Ease Shortage

A tarload of 500 bags of 100 pounds each arrived in Waterloo yesterday relieving a sugar shortage. Deliveries were made to wholesalers overnight and into this morning to speed retailer access. The load was divided between Smith Lieuty Willman and Fowler companies.

Waterloo Smith, Lieuty & Willman Company Fowler Company Theil

Danderine Promise for Soft Glossy Hair The Ad

A vintage advertisement claims Danderine makes hair soft lustrous fluffy and abundant in minutes with a small bottle sold at drug stores. It promises dandruff reduction and new hair growth after two weeks with easy application and immediate cosmetic effects.

Dane Knowltan

Waterloo retailers await restock as shipment arrives from San Francisco

A shipment originating in San Francisco arrived for Waterloo retailers, providing enough for one bag at 100 pounds each, with calls filled from outside. Another car is due from Colorado tomorrow. Marriage licenses list Elmer D. Callies and Beulah J. Maser of Waterloo, Paul Mealhow of Vinton, Freda Juehrer of Vinton, William Eliott and mma Burnett of Waterloo, Loyd C. Bowdish of Cedar Rapids, Florence L. Berry of Cedar Rapids, Gregory Tt. Garcia of Waterloo, Maria Cortes of Waterloo.

San Francisco Waterloo Colorado Elmer D. Callies Beulah J. Maser Paul Mealhow Vinton Freda Juehrer William Eliott Mma Burnett Loyd C. Bowdish Cedar Rapids Florence L. Berry Gregory Tt. Garcia Maria Cortes

Sudden Attack Brought Relief For Gall Stones

Mr J J Sherman of Johnson City New York credits Fruitola for rapid relief from gallstones after severe pains and a late night onset. He reports weight regain after treatment and notes Fruitola and Traxo from Pinus Laboratories are available without a prescription at local Woangler Bros and C J Miller outlets. A booklet on stomach trouble is available by writing to Monticello Illinois.

Crocker Ave Johnson City N. Y Mr. Sherman Edsall Pinus Laboratories Monticello Ill Wangler Bros. Co East Fourth St C. J. Miller Fourth St Illinois

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