Government Edict Bans Od Oaloond In Rock Gland
Government order blocks saloons within a half mile zone around Rock Island Arsenal leaving 40 open outside zone. Prostitution houses within five miles of the arsenal to be suppressed. local option elections planned for April in Rock Island and Moline with Moline already dry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island, EH
Pen
Hai
Dry
Towa
Mippy-Thirer
Rock Island Arsenal
Rock Island
Moline
Fast Moline
Isl
Davenport
Russell to Address Two Meetings in Waterloo Feb. 28
Charles Edward Russell, noted author and lecturer, will speak in Waterloo on February 28 about the eastern front and Russia. Two sessions are planned at 3 p.m. in First Methodist church and 7 p.m. in Grace Methodist church. Authorities urge attendance, with afternoon session prioritized for those who can attend. Russell, a former American mission member to Russia, travels under county council of defense and Public Information Committee funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Russia
Charles Edouard Russell
First Methodist Church
Grace Methodist Church
Charles van Vleck
Commercial Club
Russell
County Council of Defense
Committee On Public Information
Special Meeting of Manufacturers Monday Morning
Town Manufacturers association war board member L Northey announces a special meeting for Monday at 10 am in the Chamber of Commerce rooms. George Wrightman telegram urged reps of manufacturers to attend and plan to keep war orders flowing.
Temperatures Read From Buchanan Opt Co Report
Temperatures listed for February with ranges from midnight to early morning. Data supplied by Buchanan Optical Co includes dates 1918 1916 1947 and shows varying lows and highs. Mentions John Schneider Frank Needham C Harding and George A Powers as officers of Boiler Inc. engaged in Waterive related business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buchanan Opt. Co
John Schneider
Frank Needham
C. Harding
George A. Powers
Birtier Manufarfaring Company
Boiler, Inc
Waterive
Black Hawk banks subscribe to treasury certificates
Black Hawk county banks subscribed 203000 of their 222000 quota in the first treasury certificate issue closed Feb 15. E W Miller says the next issue opens today with certificates dated Feb 27 and due May 28 at 4 1/4 percent. County total resources are about 26000000. state quota 8696000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Hawk County
Treasury
E. W. Miller
Iowa
Federal Reserve District
Bolsheviks Threaten Repression and War News Spread
A Petrograd bulletin reports the council of peoples commissaries appointing a special general staff and warning that martial law will be mercilessly used to suppress counter revolutionary elements. Reports from Smolensk have military moves near Kiev, evac Reval, and German occupation efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petrograd
Reuter’s Limited
Council of the People’s Commissaries
Peace OF ER
M. Sverdloff
Smoaluy Institute
Exchange Telegraph Company
Reval
Smolensk
Moscow
Kiev
London
Minsk
Times
Trotzky
Council of Peoples’ Commissioners
Commission Fixes Mill Feed Profits
Cedar Rapids Iowa February 23 Under an order limiting profits to brewers in mill feeds to 25 cents a ton commission agents 50 cents a ton and robbers to reasonable advances the United States food commission publishes the following schedule Shipment from mill or in transit payment cash demand or sight draft 1 a ton Shipment from mill or in transit sale on arrival draft terms 1 50 a ton Sale ex jobbers warehouses payment cash sight draft or demand draft 2 50 a ton Sale ex jobbers warehouse on arrival draft terms 3 a ton In making sales on credit not to exceed 1 a ton may be added to the margin which ranked be charged if sold on arrival draft terms
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
United States Food Commission
Senate Passes Administration Railroad Bill
The Senate approved without roll call a measure to govern rail and transport control under federal oversight and set compensation. It included a Cummins amendment directing takeover of competitive short lines. President gains power to set rates with Interstate Commerce Commission review, federal control lasting up to eighteen months after peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Senate
Cummins
Iowa
Mwadoo
Interstate Commerce Commission
Cummiins
Germans Stake von Eckardt Mexican Propaganda Efforts
Mexican dispatch reports Germans in Mexico City aiding German minister von Eckardt with funds and propaganda through banks, businesses, and private notes. It notes suspicions of communications via Spanish ships and routes to Berlin, despite denials, as legation funds flow through uncertain channels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Mexico
von Eckardt
Legation
Spain
Berlin
Switzerland
Orange Township Red Cross Benefit at School House
At the consolidated school house in Orange township an Red Cross benefit is planned for next Epinay night with a special program. The Orange township band will furnish music and admission is 25 cents for adults and 15 cents for children. The invitation welcomes all interested in patriotic work. The Orange auxiliary is a branch of Waterloo Red Cross. In bankruptcy A Slewers filed a voluntary petition in the federal court in Debiqne the smart spring footwear at figures Wang and Miller Shoe Company advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orange Township
Red Cross
Orange Auxiliary
Waterloo Red Cross
Weather forecast for the week across Mississippi and Missouri valleys
Weather bureau forecast for next work week from Washington DC predicts colder Monday and Tuesday with light showers in the western area and local rains in the south, followed by rising temperatures across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Weather Bureau
Mississippi
Missouri
City in Brief Highlights From Waterloo Area News
Numerous short items from Waterloo and surrounds note residents on furloughs from Camp Grant, travels to and from Des Moines and Los Angeles, and local civic events. Mentions include Mrs J Schrosman in Waterloo, Miss Sara Seger’s death in Duluth, Coe College Junior class election, and Fire Chief Durham receiving a Camp Cody panorama. Also details Navy discharge, visits with Charles Russell campaign, and war poster drives urging binoculars and field glasses for service members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ke, Woolway
Duluth
Minn
Sara Seger
Wateran
Coe College
Fred Wing
St. Prancis Hospital
J. B. Anton
Fourth Street West
Navy
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
J. A. Peverill
Los Angeles
Fis Bean
Peverill
George Mason
Des Moines
Varnona Weller
Lieut. Mason
Waterloo
France
A. A. Durham
Camp Cody
Deming
N. BM
Abe Halden
193Rd Ambulance Company
Halden
Tha
Waterloo Fire Department
City Fire Department
Waterloo Drama league stages Great Stout tug at school
La Porte City notes report a Waterloo audience for the Water loo Drama league presentation of Great Stout tugs at the school auditorium under the Tourist club. Also listed are local civic and school activities including Yeomen meeting, Washington’s birthday closures, debating team selections, hospital news, social visits, military assignments, and planned lectures and lodge events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tus
Forte City
Waterloo Drama League
Auéttorium
Red Cross
Tourist Club
Waterloo
Alee
Yeomen
Washington
Dysart
Afirmative
Harold Brude
Jenha Vehley
Theodore Richards
Wilfred Coffin
Denis Brower
Mary K. Genung
Joseph McoGrheran
Gail Milne
JT. W. Rowley
Pital
J. W. Seabie
Borkford
Cane
George Pensford
Red Wing
Eva Scott Florence Beal
Margaret Ashe
Watirien
Harry Wors
Camp Tiedee
Henry Periyn
Great Lakes
Greorgia
Rex F
Fortress
Monroe
Moorr
Waenington
Jeane Frimerninge
Walter Massner
J. Messner
Iden C. Weber
Henry
Anny
Orr
J. Wd Sr
Rober
Gedar Rapids
Sovernment
Ashelles
Leeeuar
George Pradtert
Ithe Dysart
Welfare work of the Packers told on stand
In stockyards wage arbitration evidence details welfare programs at Armour Swift and other firms. Testimony covers pension systems and a Sound Lake summer camp for women workers, with nurses visiting homes and emergency funds. Witnesses dispute poverty claims by Swift and Co widows, noting insurance and aid received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Poab
Swift & Co
Ish Lake
Ind
Rivert Reeman
Wilson & Co
Employes Benevolent Association
Reema
Yomal Fo
Chieago
Harvey G. Ellerd
Armour & Co
Frank P. Walsh
Cass
Mr. Walsh
Tait
Mr. Tilord
Catherine Brady
Arsmour & Co. Welfare and Relief Department
Sound Lake
Mary McCarthy
Eva Marinnski
Katiel
Ysogars
Macienski
Nail
Adilivin
Wheatless days urged as shortages loom in Waterloo miller report
A Waterloo miller predicts a wheat shortage and advocates strict wheatless days. Local mills shift to rye and barley for flour as federal officials inspect stocks and praise Paddleord’s record keeping. Citizens urged to follow substitutions and rationing amid supply pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will
Chicag
Tie
Otheara
Pediieord Gaid
Deakers
Federel
Ue Mills
Te Hig
Waterloo Selected Men Off to Camp
Waterloo exemption board sent 227 regulars and seven substitutes to report for Army duty as Waterloo men head to Camp Dodge. Some registrants failed to answer or report prompting replacements and possible deserter concerns under martial law pending federal action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bagtapge
Waterloo Boys
Uncle Sam
Herman
Kopel
Ite Acelyal
Camp Dodge
Watterloy
Henry J. Trainer
John J. Teck
Milten Aprobusen
George W. Carroll
Raymont J. McSweeney
C. R. Slaven
London
Anthony Namlerkowsky
Detroit
Mich
M. Fhimmer
Lewis A. Kruse
Fle
United States
Paul Rozub
Minneapolis
Waterloo Hays
Camp Doriga
Scotr Matherkile
Waterloo
Jacksonville
Waterton
Bassareau
Lennard
Fetherkilg Oomit
Wilton Crochet
Theris
Montana
Wolfy Youngman
Secord
Mie
Carl W. Stacey
Locan Avenue
Sam
Tye
Milton
YMCA Trip to Camp Dodge Aims for Pleasant War Sendoff
Delinquents form part of a morale boosting trip as the YMCA makes plans to ease the transition to service. Officials including John T. Houser and L. A. Field are coordinating the journey with entertainment en route. Activities planned include games, music, brigades, stamps, and refreshments to resemble a pleasure excursion despite wartime duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lume
Prohusco
YM. C. A
Camp Dodge
John T. Houser
L. A. Fieald
Strom V. Mmla
Sto
Orange Township Farmers Petition for Food Production Help
Orange township farmers in Black Hawk County urge Congress to enact dairy and grain aid measures. At a township meeting, they sign a petition demanding federal action to ease food shortages and boost corn wheat beef and pork production for the United States and its allies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orange Township
United States
Ler Ary Society
Binek Dlawk
Tawi
Ih Muissmectimg
Iassgomblad
Mir
Coneresa
San Tinitet
Sneha Hill
Ayer
Railroad Earnings Show Decreases
Rail earnings for the Northern Pacific and affiliate lines declined, with operating income down significantly due to higher costs. Comptroller G. A. tiray reported to the Interstate Commerce Committee that total revenue fell to about 44.4 million and expenses rose, lifting per-mile costs and ticket prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Minn
Northern Partie
Todas
G. A. Tiray
Northern Pacific
Epensor
Service League Incorporation Formed to Aid War Efforts
Articles of incorporation filed for the Service League to promote government service, civic virtue, and business betterment. First officers include Carleton Sias, HB Lirhig, F. J. Snorthey, James Graham, Austin Wurt, J. W. Mier, To N. Stuffles beam, POW. Court, Fr. KE. Wiester, M. J. Bowman, Donis Frank, Rob. Vd., Mrs. Tih PR Vieges, Miss Joy Warker, and Mes. WOM. Stewart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Service League
Carleton Sias
HB. Lirhig
F. J. Snorthey
James Graham
Austin Wurt
J. W. Mier
N. Stuffles Beam
Pow. Court
KE. Wiester
M. J. Bowman
Donis Frank
Tih PR Vieges
Joy Warker
Stewart
Three Americans Killed and Wounded by Mortar Shell
Paris reports French troops raided German positions north of the Ailette and in Champagne. Three Americans killed and four wounded by a trench mortar shell. British airmen claim nine enemy planes, aiding total near 100 over six days. Aerial activity reduced by rain. Scotland Yard raid near Monchy le Preez reports few prisoners captured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Med
Ailette River
Champagne
War Office
Monchy-le-Preez
Wrytschaete
Menin Road
Houtilolst Forest
Turks Attack on Caucasus Front Trap Russians
A Turkish offensive began in the Caucasus ahead of the armistice end. Turkish forces seized Platana near Trebizond and hindered Russian evacuation. Russians had pushed westward earlier, occupying area along the coast as the Brest-Litovsk withdrawal continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caucasus Front
London
Caucasus
Exchange
Wirer
Platana
Plataia
Black Sea
Vilayet
Trebizond
Turkey
Turkish Armantia
Brest Litovsk
Public School Junior Red Cross Work Report
In Waterloo schools the Junior Red Cross reports varied donations and items completed this week. Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran contributed comforts and gun wipes. Central supplied full layettes and sweaters. Whittier and Emerson added wristlets, comforts, and scrap items. Our Lady of Victory and Cedar Mightx reported garments and undergarments. Washington added scrapbooks, comforts, and a baby blanket. These items reflect the ongoing star work and fundraising efforts highlighted in the weekly notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Red Cross
Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran
Marguerits
Sen
Dorothy Mayer
LuHan Garrabrant
Marie Nauman
Whittier
Emerson
Avery, Paul
Vera
Marvel Stewart
Our Lady of
Washington
Scrap Books
Viels Reed
Bowen
Wheat You May Eat Yet Be a Patriot
At a Chicago banquet of hotel men costing $7.50 per plate, John Mick Bowman spoke in veiled terms about diet rules. He listed allowed items such as soup fish milk eggs cheese and cereals and banned roast beef pork chops bacon and hamburger steak as part of a drink through code economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
John Mick Bowman
New York
Hoover
Porterhouse Ae Tenierdain
Also Mentioned on This Page
Arsenal
Allen
Altho Lad
J. R
Presbyterian Hospital
Commission
Stake von Eckardt
Benevlip
A. €. Slewers
Federal Court
Debiqne
Yirlies
Wang & Miller Shoe i
Pomutia
Hyuehwnan
Lewis
Cobb
Camp Grant
Rochford
J. Schrosman
Marshalstown
J. D. Shns
Charles Edward Russell
Charles Vansell-Laméon Hotel
Mr. Russell
M.A. Kelly
la Porte City
Esquire
Giwerwerks
Gapdler
Armour
Marr Leet Aad Sehulta
One Nelle Battendorf
Trdar
Willian C. Parker
Loyatnt
Sigert
Wil
Brown-Vance
Jahn R. Brown
Watering
Seliie Ro Vance
Castalla
Hawal Millery Willits
Sabstt
Sresend— Ik
Willinager
Warterlyo & Cedar Lati Unind
Mall Company
Ita Wiak
Down
Middlewest
Incorporated
Junior Red Cross
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