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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1918

Page

9

Munday Gase 1g Coming to Trial a Second Time

Chicago reports Charles B Munday vice president of the La Salle Street Trust and Savings bank to be tried again in Morris Illinois on the charge of wrecking the bank. He was convicted before but the supreme court remanded for a second hearing. The case involves notable figures and a 1914 bank failure linked to Senator William Lorimer. The defense will use Judge Stough and involves several Chicago and Taylorville attorneys.

Chicago Charles B Munday la Salle Street Trust & Savings Bank Morris Supreme Court E. J. Raber William J. Holly Munday Yenus Stough

Westminster Presbyterians Canvass For 4750 Needed

Representatives explained the church budget and local work funds totaling 4750 pounds. The fifth annual member visitation canvass will occur Sunday with 50 men visiting after a 6 30 p m pep meeting and supper at Westminster Church.

Westminster Presbyterian Church Marning Walter P. Jensen Woman's Auxiliary Brotherhood Christian Endeavor Benevolence Woman’s Missionary Society Westminster Guild Westminster Circle Jmell J. B. Innes Ames Collegiate Church Adam Wagner A. H. Speer Cedar Falls

Bank Case Hearing Set for March 15

Late Saturday afternoon H E. J. Wenner county attorney filed a motion to dissolve an injunction held by certain Waterlon banks against the county over taxation for last year. Judge H B Boles will hear on the second day of the March term with J W Sandusky of the attorney general's office likely assisting. The banks oppose taxing for a 10 percent reduction on stock voted by the city council as a board of review. State checkers ruled the reduction unauthorized and cited the stock for assessment as emitted property. The case carries statewide interest.

Imports Rise as War Demands Push Early Year Trade

Washington reports a $286 million rise in imports for July through January due to stronger demand for raw materials, while exports dip by $186 million as export restrictions hinder war efforts. Total imports reached $1.634 billion and exports $3.448 billion. The Waterloo Commercial club, affiliated with the U S Chamber, will attend the Chicago convention April 16 to 12 with three delegates. Secretary Van Vleck will issue credentials for Waterloo members.

Washington, D. C Department of Commerce United States Chamber of Commerce Waterloo Commercial Club Chicago National Chamber Waterloo van Vleck

Community club notes and local meetings overview

El Nems sf Socretia E. B. Sovial class and Entre Nous club plan Tuesday gatherings with Red Cross sewing and picnics. Y W C A activities include Bible class organization, Girl Guardians projects, pantomime, and children’s party at the Waterloo Laundry location. Home Demonstration discusses wheat substitutes and food conservation, Cornell Collierke Play premiere noted, and multiple Daughters groups schedule meetings and social events with farewell and birthday observances.

E. B. Sovial A. Sargeant D. D. Reading Circle Charles Wiegand Entre Nous Club W. He.mitchell Red Cross Y. C Girl Guardians Waterloo Laundry Company YW. W.C.A

Municipal Court Affects Castle Hill and Cedar Heights

The municipal court law would replace police courts in Castle Hill and Cedar Heights with a single court. Lawyers note Waterloo township contains parts of Castle Hill and Cedar Heights, causing potential conflicts. If residents want to keep local mayors and police courts, likely another legislative act will grant protection.

Castle Hill Cedar Heights Waterloo Clty Waterloo Township Castle Hil

Lenroot Files Name in Senate Race

Washington, Feb 25 Rep resentative Lenroot of Wisconsin, a Republican, said he allowed friends to proceed with nominating formalities for the United States senatorship next Friday, but would not decide until that day. Burlington Boys to Camp. Burlington, Feb 25 Five thousand relatives and friends saw Des Moines county’s 155 selected men depart for Camp Dodge.

Washington, D. C Lenroot Wisconsin United States Burlington Burliigton, Tra Des Moines County Camp Dodge

Song of the Soil chorus by Doris Allen at Castle Hill

Doris Allen aged 14 of Castle Hill wrote verses for a garden club anthem titled Song of the Soil to be sung before gardening season ends. The tune mirrors Marching Through Georgia and praises digging for Uncle Sam with lines honoring Belgium and Belgiums and urging support for the Allies.

Doris J. 8. Allen Castle Hill Georgia Sons of the Soil County Garden Club Uncle Sam Toll America

Among the Churches United Brethren Sunday School Meets

The United Brethren class met Saturday afternoon with Misa Goldie Brooks to discuss changing the class time. action was deferred to the next meeting. A social time with music and games followed. The Ellen Stone Mission band will meet with Mrs. C. J. Woolley at 4 pm Wednesday for First Congregational. Central Christian reports the Christian Endeavor Society will lead services at Big Brothers Missions tomorrow evening.

United Brethren First Congregational Ellen Stone C. J. Woolley Central Christian The Christian Endeavor Society Big Brother Missions

Mortuary notices of Bertha McMullen Milton Pierce and baby Saley

Bertha McMullen died at 11 46 yesterday at her mother’s home after heart disease. She was born May 3 1888 in Hudson and studied at Waterloo Business College. Funeral from 2 pm tomorrow at home, with Rev Clyde J Asking presiding. Interment Elmwood. Milton S Pierce died at 32 Saturday at 424 Allen. Funeral 3 pm tomorrow from residence, Rev F H Veggy officiating. Burial Mount Auburn beside wife. Pierce born March 27 1833 in Maine, moved to Waterloo in 1855. Survived by two daughters Viola and Mira, and sister Mrs Mtra Wentworth. Baby Saley, 8 months, died at 303 Chastnut Street. Funeral at home Tuesday morning. Burial Calvary.

Bertha Bertha McMullen Peter Kulp Bluff Street Hudson Waterloo Business College First Baptist Church Paterson Bros.’ Mortuary Clyde J. Asking Elmwood Waterloo Viola Mira Mtra Wentworth Waterville Baby Saley T. EB. Saley Chastnut Street Calvary

Swedish seize Aland Islands guard troops described

The Aland Islands are reported to be taken by Swedish forces numbering 500 troops who will guard the isles through the war. Six hundred Finnish white guards left the islands on Swedish ships and were moved to Tornea. Russian soldiers on the islands will be evacuated to Finland. Reports say 500 white guards on Pe lenge islands were defeated by red guards, many Finnish students killed.

London Aland Islands Copenhagen Sweden Tornea Finland Pelenge Islands

Regular March Day Delivers Sudden Snow and Cold Snap

A ten degree drop between 10 a.m. and noon brings heavy snowfall and ends a springlike warm spell. By noon the temperature stood at 30 after a day marked by rain, clouds, sun, snow, and wind. The thawing ice signals potential breakup as March weather arrives with rapid changes.

Peace talk labeled traitorous at national service meet

The Congress of National Service in Chicago last week, under the National Security League, denounced peace talks as traitorous and harmful to the war effort. Dr Powers and delegates from Waterloo cited Theodore G. Soares of the University of Chicago as urging strong measures, with speakers including Miss Gather ing Burke and governors Whitman and Lowden, Taft, and Colby. Hoover approved the La Salle banquet menu.

Congress of National Service Chicago Pow. Powers MM. J. Morgan Waterloo National Security League Dr. Powers Germany Theodore G. Soares University of Chicago Miss Gathering Burke New York France Red Cross C. S. Whitman Frank O. Lowden Tlinois William Howard Taft Hambridge Colby la Salle Hotel Herbert Hoover

Debates Planned Between East and West High Schools

East and West high schools plan dual debates Wednesday evening on the state league topic. The federal government should own and operate railways. East high negates Glenn Marsh Jeffrey Sullivan Joe Sage. Hale Haven Roger Gale Harry Hageman affirms. Miss Buda Kellar coaches. West high negates Walter Brown Leland Bowen Milton Puterbaugh alternate Jewell Johnson. Affirms Jake Schultz Sam Rubin Claranca Wilson Carl Holder alternate.

Glenn Marsh Jeffrey Sullivan Joe Sage Hale Haven Roger Gale Harry Hageman Buda Kellar Florence Baker Maade Walter Brown Leland Bowen Milton Puterbaugh Jewell Johnson Jake Schultz Sam Rubin Claranca Wilson Carl Holder

Births in Several Families Reported in City Notices

To Mr and Mrs Clarence Basse rear 812 Prospect daughter Feb 21. To Mr and Mrs J Ho Griffith 308 Greenwood daughter Feb 20. To Mr and Mrs Valentine Kiss Fox township daughter Feb 21. To Mr and Mrs Ed Poyner 1441 Franklin daughter Feb 20. To Mr and Mrs Chartes Fy Chap man 221 Cottage Grove daughter Feb 19. To Mr and Mrs Per FE Gibson Lincoln township son Feb 21. To Mr and Mrs Harry Wahl Waterloo township son Feb 21. To Mr and Mrs Frank Counter 922 Campbell daughter Feb 18. To Mr and Mrs John D Mosler 2529 Third street west son Feb 9. To Mr and Mrs August Pichelmann Waterloo een Feb 14. To Mr and Mrs Ernest M Miller 904 Nevada street daughter Feb 16. To Mr and Mrs Louixg M Biltsach 522 Colorado street non Feb 20.

Clarence BR. Basserear Prospect J. Ho Griffith Greenwood Valentine Kiss Fox Township Ed. Poyner Franklin Chartes Fy Chapman Cottage Grove Per FE Gibson Lincoln Township Harry Wahl Wsterloo Township Frank Counter Campbell John D. Mosler Third Street West Son August Pichelmann Waterloo Een

Papes Diapepsin Promises Quick Relief From Indigestion

The ad touts Pape's Diapepsin as the surest quickest stomach antacid for indigestion heartburn and gas. It claims relief in minutes and urges readers to keep a fifty cent case at hand for daytime or nighttime stomach disturbances.

Pape

Lack of Thrift Warns of National Weakness

New York reports S W Straus, head of the American Society for Thrift, warning that American thriftlessness harms transportation and industry. He cites war and weather as causes, urges a national mindset of foresight and preparation, criticizes public neglect of railways, and cautions that recorvery requires disciplined saving and planning.

New York S. W. Straus American Society For Thrift Notther Thamian Publc

Amrivar at Camp TS Accident Report

A fragmentary report notes an accident at Camp TS involving Amrivar and Cedars, with mention of a national army quota. The text describes arrival at the camp around dusk and disruption to kitchen operations, including supper supplies of coffee and sandwiches. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR.

Fragmentary note hints at camp life in Black Hawk era

A garbled line notes Black Hawk County and camp life with mentions of breakfasts and a Sunday service. The fragmentary OCR lacks clear events, names, dates, or outcomes to confirm a full news item.

Blackhawk County Boi

Secret Navy Resupply Request Weakened

Washington reports that over 20,000 spy glasses tele fextants and chronometers were sent, but officials say the response still falls short of demand. Assistant secretary says opera and theatre glasses are unsuitable for navy use, delaying full outfitting.

Washington Beb Nayy Esa Cnt Roosevelt Aesistant

Famous Beauties Never Get Fat Marmola Ad Shows Secret

An ad touts Marmola tablets promising rapid weight loss for women without exercise or harm. It claims fashionable women stay thin while living lavishly, urging purchase from Marmola Co at 64 Woodward Ave Detroit for 75 cents. The copy emphasizes ease and social appeal in a vintage promotional tone.

Maimola Co Woodward Detroit Mich

Waverly Loses To Rockword In 84 to 44 Battle

Waverly fell 84 to 44 at Trvnkford as Rockword dominated on Friday. Errors and rain hindered visitors, while local players and a few college-bound seniors were noted in attendance.

Letters From Waterloo Boys in the Service

Henry F. Burt of Westmin ster Presbyterian writes to Fred S. Patut about wartime mail and the YMCA aid for servicemen. Burt notes his transfer from Camp Cody New Mexico to Camp Hancock Georgia and defends camp conditions as pleasant despite cold weather and budding gardens. he praises the YMCA drive and urges support.

Henry F. Burt Westminster Presbyterian Church Fred S. Patut Soldinia Mr. Gurt Camp Cody Deming N. M Camp Hancock Augusta Brecon Iowa

Courier patterns pattern coupon request with ten cent charge

An advertisement invites readers to obtain the Courier up-to-date pattern with accompanying design and fit by sending a coupon to the Evening Courier Fashion Department in Waterloo. Enclose 10 cents for each pattern. orders filled as soon as possible and expected to arrive within ten days after sending the order.

Fashion Department Evening Courier Waterloo

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Munday Gase la Salle Street el Nems Sf Socretia Blacky Hawk County Miss Knowles Iowa State College Knowles Clara Sutter Cornell Collierke Lois Hoel Cornell College Mildred Central Christian Church U.S J. EE. Aldrich George Huntley Daughters of the King of Christ E. J. Wenner Sunset Club L. A. Watkins M.D. L. Club W. Q. Blowers Societias John Tyler Second Street West Avery Yekel Missouri Elsie Ludtke Wsther ‘Ludtke Mary Hartong Juanita Flinn Claude Bennett F. J. Benedict Cedar Heighis Cedar Heights Women’s Christian Temperance Union George B. Dickey J. King Senate Granda Belgium Towa Uncle Sar Birtas Whitt Pesco Amperton Tom Thea Sui Amrivar Camp TS Way Diraetar Kapelteecht Af Waething College Isetait & Uilee Ts Portis Abs Agrebbrecht Servon HD Canada
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