One Hundred Eighty Fifth Birthday Washington Observance
Cedar Falls Iowa February 22 crowds across the nation mark George Washingtons birthday with patriotic programs. In Black Hawk County 58 registrants vow to serve, take the federal oath, and prepare for Camp Dodge as families greet departures. One man delays his wedding to join, while others note expected trains, meals, and enlistment duties.
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Cedar Falls
Varius
George Washington
Black Hawk
Thair
Federal Army Service
Paris
Tao
T. B. Carpenter
Mr. Carpenter
Leasant
Maccapee Hall
Homer Veatch
Ser Beanis
Amp Dodge
Veatch
Gedar Falls
Lake Mills
Gilbertson
Camp Dodge
Credit Grantors in Annual Meet
The second conference of credit grantors of Iowa and South Dakota opened at Hotel Russell Lamson at 10 a m with more than 50 out of town delegates. The meeting aims to unite credit men and discuss topics of interest to the credit business.
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Iowa
South Dakota
Russell-Lamson
A. H. Tatman
W. P. Hoxia
Waterloo Association of Credit Men
J. J. Lenihan
Cedar Rapids Association
J. H. Tregoe
National Association
J. K. Irvine
Sioux City
R. Lucas
Des Moines
J. D. Nicoll
Cedar Rapids
Washington’s Birthday Observed Across Militant Posts
Wartime celebrations honor Washington’s birthday in New York and army camps nationwide with services, meetings, and receptions. Notable attendances include Josephus Daniels and Samuel Gompers addressing labor and military audiences. Parade in Louisville featured Camp Zachary Taylor soldiers. many civic offices closed. Washington Farewell Address read in Congress. Camp Dodge held a full holiday with cross country run and reception. speeches by Gen. Plummer and others. Also notes on French classes at YWCA, a weekly horse sale, and recent marriage licenses.
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Washington
New York
Phiriotic Societies
Sons of the “American Revolution
Daughters of the American Revolution
American Alliance For Labor and Democracy
Josephus Daniels
the Navy
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Washington, D
Commission
Louisville
National Army
Zachary Taylor
Indiana
Illinois
Kentucky
Washington, D. C
Senate
Gerry
Rhode Island
House
Aswell
Louisiana
Camp Dodge Camp Dodge
BD. H. Plummer
France
Plummer
R.N. Getty
Gev. W. L. Harding
Iowa
Liberty Theatre
Quin O'Brien
Chicago
Des Moines
Northey to lead tenth district Rotarians at Cedar Rapids
Waterloo business leader Fred L. Northey is slated to become president of the tenth district Rotary at the Cedar Rapids convention. He was unopposed, with ballot in June. Northey heads Waterloo Chamber of Commerce and Rotary in Iowa Nebraska North and South Dakota. Attending Rotarians include Parrott Martin Burt Miller Hoxle Miller Davis Lanihan Gates Morris Glenny. Also urged Boy Scouts support and world outreach for Rotary after the war. Berlin club possible if patriotism broadens. Sioux Falls and Omaha eyed for next year's convention.
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Trict Rotari
Dow
Cedar Rapids
Northey
Waterloo Chamber of Commerce
Rotary Organization
Iowa
Nebraska
South Dakota
North Dakota
Waterloo
Cadar Rapids
W. F. Parrott
H. O. Martin
Austin Burt
Lewis Miller
BR. J. Hoxle
L. D. Miller
Paul Davis
D. J. Lanihan
A. F. Gates
C. A. Morris
A. BE. Glenny
Endoree Boy Scouts
John W. Walsh
Omaha
Boy Scouts
J. P. Perkins
Fort Madison
Rotary
Berlin
Sioux “Falls
Victim of Crash Receives Injuries in Junction Collision
Dr J R Allen remains in Presbyter ian hospital after a mid morning crash at South and Wighth streets when his auto collided with Cal Miller's. Allen suffered a deep head wound and unconsciousness. Other injuries are unclear due to shock. Miller was en route to a family gathering at Silas Miller home in Orange township.
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J. R. Allen
Presbyterian Hospital
Cal. J. Miller
South and
Wighth Streets
Allen
Dr. Allen
Eighth Street
Mr. Miller
South Street
Miller
Silas Miller
Orange Township
Tractors to Leave Waterloo on Special Train to Montreal
One hundred thirty Waterloo Gas Engine Company tractors will depart Waterloo next week for Montreal to be distributed to farmers in southern central Quebec. The Waterloo Boy model, destined for the south province, represents an investment of 142200 dollars. Huge banners will advertise the Waterloo origin on 320 cars. Rev W H Rogers of Burton Avenue Baptist will preach tonight on The Unpardonable Sin in the final weekday service of the series scheduled to end Sunday.
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Waterloo Gassling Engine Company
Montreal
Canada
Waterloo Bay
Waterloo
Burton Avene Baptist
W. H. Rogers
Burton Avenue Baptist Church
City in Brief items from Maryville and area
Ralph Jameson is in Maryville on business while Miss Gladys Klein tefs last evening for a visit in Chicago. Various brief notes cover ill health, travel, and local events including a dog scare, a measles case, and an upcoming birthday party at the YWCA with a rummage sale tomorrow.
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Ralph Jameson
Maryville
Gladys Klein
Chicago
Wiliams
Iltingis
Curt Whitmere
Barton
Washington
William Shus
Eleanor
Arthur Fowler
Mildred Blydenburgh
Utelowa Telephone Company
Summit Avenue
William Gardner Dies in La Porte City at 82
William Riley Gardner aged 82 died after a five month illness in La Porte City Iowa. Funeral services will be held at 2 p m tomorrow at the Methodist church with Rev John Gammons and Rev Mr Hammond assisting. Born April 19 1852 in Le Ray New York he moved to Eagle township Iowa in 1863 and to La Porte City in 1870. He married Mary Alice Johnston October 19 1865 and survived by four children and siblings including Gilson Gardner and Mrs E J Humphrey. A final note mentions an invention to enable one man to operate a two man fa w.
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la Porte City
William Riley Gardner
Methodist Church
John Gammons
Mr. Hammond
Presbyterian Church
Mr. Gardner
le Ray
Jefferson County
New York
Iowa
Eagle Township
Mary Alice Johnston
Bunlee Bateman
Royal Gardner
Lois Bell
Hagle Township
Gertrude
Siurvives
Gilson Gardner
E. J. Humphrey
Watertoo
Children Love Cascarets 10c Ad Feature
A 10 cent advertisement promotes Cascarets as a harmless laxative for children. It claims to relieve biliousness and constipation, cleanse the liver and bowels without griping, and to avoid calomel. Mentions a West family cathartic use.
German Peace Talks Push Russian Revolution to End
Petrograd reports a Bolshevik proclamation claiming agreement to sign German terms to save the revolution, urging army reorganization and purging in ranks. Invaders push toward Petrograd amid mixed public response and confusion within the Bolshevik leadership.
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Ines
Petrograd
Oncce
Tts
Uxpece
Dyinak
Werder
Lutsk
Kerensky
London
Russia
Mmanso
Nat Hel
Grost
War drives American character in wartime congress
The third session of the congress of national service opened in Chicago with addresses by Charley Whitman and Ray Lyman Wilbur. Discussion centered on patriotic education and wartime changes in American habits. Speakers warned that prosperity breeds laxity and predicted a transformed nation in six months as war reshapes morals, finance, and resolve.
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Chicago
Fab
Congress of National Sevea
Charley
Whitman
New York
Ray Lymman W Wibur
Leland Stantrice University
Nod
American Association of Iorelin Lanpaage Onewrapipurs
Wink
Patrione Education
Thomas J. Preston, Jr
Grover Cleveland
Mike Flelen
Tatt
Ryn Mawr College
Taft
State Councils of Defense
Patriodc
BR. L. Wilbur
Leland Stanford , University
Anerica
Women Suffrage Education Emphasized for Youth Training
The piece argues women’s suffrage benefits are known but warn of dangers without democratic government training for women. It stresses youth education in mind, body, and character as essential for duties ahead, linking it to broader civic development.
Dandruff Cure Claim Promises Glossier Hair
A vintage remedy claims four ounces of ordinary liquid liquidation dissolves dandruff overnight. Apply at night to moisten the scalp, rub in, then by morning dandruff is gone with three or four more applications. Promises stop scalp itching and render hair gleaming. Sold at drug stores as inexpensive treatment.
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Meyer
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Guy Hickman
Mr. Hickman
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Three Hundred and Bite Fifth Infantry
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J. A. Macumber
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