War Fund Returns to Aid Waterloo Soldiers
The United War Work Fund funds Waterloo with a Wheat benefit and part will be returned to support Y M C A efforts for soldiers returning from war. A new staffer will work entirely among veterans, aiming to engage them in religious life and employment, with Y M C A club rooms already open for convenience and recreation.
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Waterloo
United War Work
National War Council
Association
Eed
Y. M. Ohl A
Viclu
Red Triangle
Lfe
Y. M
J. T. Houser
December Warmer Than 1917 In December 1918 Record
December 1918 was warmer than December 1917 by reports from Halpt. IB. Slinpy, a voluntary weather observer. The warmest day reached 53 degrees, vs 49 in 1917, and the coldest day last year was 21 below zero. From December 10 to 16 temperatures stayed below zero. Snow on the ground was heavier at 6.2 inches by December 31, 1918, with 12 clear and 19 cloudy days noted.
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Halpt
Slinpy
Sony
Slippy
Fisher Family War News From Bordeaux to Waterloo
Harry T Fisher sailed from Bordeaux France to return home to Waterloo around January 15. Mrs Fisher, in Norfolk during wartime, reports they will arrive in Waterloo soon after. A Septet Press dispatch notes MA Republican leader Lodge denied a Lewis charge about blocking Wilson in Senate.
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Harry T. Fisher
Win
Walloo
Inne
Engige
Bordeaux
France
Fisher
Norfolk
Waterloo
Longe
Lew
Septet
Washington, D
Dam
Jalar Lodge
Massachusetts
Senate
Lewis
Minois
Wilson
Germany
New Years Gift for Clarksville Soldier
In Clarksville Ta a hound daughter wishes Mr and Mrs gift for New Year. Mr Cheannut is home on an 18 day furlough from Crem Camp Trest Ga.
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Clarksville
Mys
Cheannut
Trest
Mothers and Parent-Teacher groups plan broader Iowa work
Mrs Martha O Ruste head of the Congress of Mothers and Parent-Teacher associations urges Iowa branches to intensify work. She calls for unity, broader public health and school welfare efforts, and increased loyalty, service and spiritual value in youth. The message outlines goals for reconstruction, local and state collaboration, and expansion of kindergarten services. The piece also notes a New Year’s Day wedding of May Theone Culbertson Culbertson and Lloyd H Arnold with details of ceremony and attendants.
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Martha O. Ruste
Charice
Rustewa
Arnold Culbertson
May Theone Culbertson
M. G. Culbertson
Town Street
Tloyd_H. Arnold
Among the Churches First Baptist Annual Meeting Thursday
The First Baptist church holds an all day annual meeting with reports, officer selections, and a decision on start time for construction of the new home at Fourth and Baltimore streets. The Christ Episcopal Church Ladies Guild met in Lloyds hall with Mrs Heid honored for her service.
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First Baptist
First Baptist Church
Fourth
Baltimore Streets
Ee Christ Episcopat
rThe Ladies’ Guild
Lloyd's Hall
Fis Bean
Danton
Mbeagilla
The
Masons of
Tampa Sunk By Raider German Officer Claims Tampa Sunk
London reports that German officers claim the U-53 sank the U S ship Tampa off the English coast on Sept 28. Two American prisoners say the Tampa was their victim, while U S naval authorities doubt the claim and note a torpedo shot at the Chester at the time.
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London
Associated Press
United States
Tampa
Bristol Channel
Ecoast
F. L. Muller
J. H. Wulcher
Ticonderoga
Cartland
Chester
France
Conv
Hans Rose
Nantucket
Rose
Jaca’ Jones
German Army Corps Gather on Edge of Posen for Defense
Several German army corps have been concentrated on the border between Posen and Prussia to defend German rights to the province. Reports from Denmark and elsewhere say a large Polish force is advancing toward Prussia toward Berlin, with Polish cavalry reported near Frankfurt on the Oder.
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Posen
Basel
Prussia
Frankfort
Germany
Poser
Denmark
Serlanis
Berlin
Oderu
Sanitary Conditions in Food Selling Venues Reported
Sanitary inspector Vorkey released a report covering his term from April 1 to December 31. Inspections totaled 1,783 with 544 at grocery stores 428 at restaurants cafes and hotels 118 at markets and the rest at miscellaneous food sales sites. Complaints investigated reached 1,007. Gideons elect national secretary A R T Moore Cedar Rapids Iowa was announced in Chicago today.
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Vorkey
Gideons
Hoawan
Chisago
cRainoubrannene
A. R. T. Moore
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
The
Club Women Meet for Membership and Hosting Duties
Tetroba club women met with Stes William Kath and ageepiad for membership. Mrs. Jean Payton and Mrs. Elmer Mohr were noted as members. FP W Childs hosted Arla club with help from her daughters Inez and Gertrude. Mrs Walter Zerkle joined Silent club with Mrs Janes Ferbush, and Mrs LC Quipu was a guest aiding in serving.
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Tetroba Club
Stes
William Kath
Ageepiad
Jean Payton
Elmer Mohr
FP. W. Childs
Arla Club
Inez
Gertrude
Walter Zerkle
Silent Club
Janes Ferbush
LC. Quipu
Destroy Foe Ships Urges Congress Plan by Admiral Rodman
Rear Admiral Rodman urged the House Naval Affairs Committee to destroy all German capital ships surrendered to the Allies. He argued the ships were of different types than American vessels and maintaining them would be a waste of money. Funeral services for Arthur Rufus Willson, who died of influenza, will be held Sunday at Petersen Bros. in Montour with burial at Fairview. Willson, born July 14 1887 in Albion Wis, left a widow and five children. He served at Great Lakes training station and was married to Alta Barclay. He is survived by a sister and three brothers.
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Associated Press
Washington
BD. C
Inn
House Naval Affairs Committee
Rodman
Het
Arthur Rufus Wellson
Arthur Rufus
Willson
St. Presbyterian
Petersen
Y Schapel
G. H. Vandersoll
Calvary
Pairview
Tr. Willson
Mortuary notices and obituaries from Waterloo area
The notice details the death of Peter L. Berres at 282 Miller Street from influenzia pneumonia, his Adams County birth in June 1888, marriage to Mary Glaza, and work as a moulder for Waterloo Gasoline Engine Company. Survived by widow and mother in Adams County, funeral at O'Keefe & Towne chapel with Franciscan priests, burial at Calvary. Also mentioned are Mrs. C. Voorbies, pneumonia death, body to Chicago for interment, service at O'Reyle & Yowne's chapel, and Reverend Munn. Additional items note infants Dorothy Tod and Davethy A. Mold, with services at Home of... burial in Jesup. Knights of Pythias preparations for theater production at Waterloo Theatre, and a naval saluting plan in New York harbor for Joan of Arc anniversary.
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Peter L. Berres
Miller Street
Adams County
Neb
Mary Glaza
Waterloo Gasoline Engine Company
Nob
O'Keefe & Towne
Calvary
Mre. C
Navy seeks recruits to finish work begun
Navy announces recruitment of 3,000 men to complete ongoing projects. The article asserts the need for new sailors, noting prior discharges and the requirement that applicants meet occupation standards.
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NAVY
IOWE
Old Age And Youth Gathered By Death In Hudson
An obituary from Hudson notes the death of Mrs. Lumbus, pioneer resident, after years of illness. It lists surviving children and relatives, with funeral plans not yet set. The same notice mentions the death of Ralph Heeminger, son of Mr. and Mrs. Iseminger, from pneumonia, with details of surviving family and services pending, amid local societal items and a special film presentation for charity.
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Hudson Homes
Hudson
Ren
Whine Lmbus
Wack Hawk Counts
Lumbus
Lichadsen
Mina
Tara
Dunkerton
Srseh Lund
Nebraska
Thomas May Gad Mas
Kani Walter
CITY IN BRIEF SERGT DON SINDLINGER REACHES FIRING LINE
Sergt Don Sindlinger, three months in service, is relieved by shipment of a letter from France on the day armistice was signed. Howard Lee reported the firing of the last guns. The piece recalls his service with the Rainbow division and later the 77th and 306th infantry. Local items note visitors, weddings, and sales ads amid wartime updates.
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Sergt
Don Sindlinger
Harry Mindlinger
Fheip Sen Berge
France
Howard Lee
Sindlinger
God Wig
306Th Infantry
New York
United States
Dewar events and local church and business notices
Bewir Jane G ac Malla visits friends for a few days. Mrs ft W Hatert visits daughter Berm Heft in Ulints for the winter. Geo Vmerg and children go to Minnesota to spend winter with relatives. J Tidwe and W Hetple recover from illness. Firehouse Vestry plans Sunday worship with guest ministers for three months starting Jan. Shepherd Lumber moves offices from 991 Fourth Street to 1126 Fourth Street East after purchasing the Moore yard earlier.
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Bewir
Jane
Shepherd Lumber Company
Moore &J. Moore Lumber Yard
Fourth
Streat East
Fourth Shool 1
He Yards
Troop Deployments Reach Camp Merritt and Seattle Sailings
The United States Army dispatched 3,207 officers and men to Camp Merritt with many wounded and a large contingent of the 143d etdl, 14th Field Artillery, and related units. Separately, the cruiser Seattle departed for New York with 1,496 sailors and 59 officers as part of an anti aircraft sector buildup, while the Antigone carried 900 wounded and cadre from the 402nd casualty company to Newport News.
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New York Jug
United States Army
Massoula
Merrill
Wymien
143D
Etd
Artile Auc
Thi
Dee
Kupdly
Califor
Krandigen
Seattle
Washington, D
Forest
York Amu
SGN
Stth
Car and Ordnance
Warreaircraft
Andy
Reach
Antigoneds
Newports
Law
W. Merci
Cincinnal
French contenders at peace congress debated
The article notes possible stronger French claims at the peace conference amid Clemenceau Britain ties, with Lloyd George’s efforts and uncertain British stance on France’s frontier demands. Rome reports cabinet reshuffles under Orlando and Italian tensions over Yugoslav policy, as Dalayue’s efforts at the conference face delays and misgivings.
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Clemencean
Lloyd George
Frince
Great Britain
England
France
Rome
Sicnor Bissolati
Orlando
Tinly
Signor Rigsplati
Mary
Palicw
Fire alarms trigger city call from overheated furnace
An overheated furnace sparked a city fire department call from 620 Sixth Street East at 10 04 this morning. No damage reported. A car repaired at Morrie Motor Car Company caught fire but the department was halted. Air quality affected slightly. Pinny Safe advertises Bronson Insurance Agency.
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Morrie Motor Car Company
Foreign Waves Roil London War Prices and Women’s Roles
Reading through a damaged London war era dispatch, the piece portrays women in daily life under wartime strain. It notes price hikes, fuel shortages, and social tensions, with scattered reflections on gendered labor and public wellbeing amid conflict.
Henry Wamsley of Clarksville Dies at 1H 3
Henry Wamsley of Clarksville dies after a long illness at Cedar Alt, aged 1H 3 years. He is survived by his daughter Mrs Myrtle Mulabeery, sons and several siblings. Funeral services will be held in Clarksville Saturday afternoon in care of Plas White Vor.
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Henry Wamsley
Clarksville
Eink -Thearey Worley
Ellen Th
Myrtle Duisnd
Soo
Sadra Mulabeery
Marvy McGague
Tour Brothe Mirvlou
Caiston
Cheries
the Vile
Byron
Monaia
Ar Wamsley Wis
Ohta
Plas White Vor
Cedar Alts
Will Hhyvandaeredl
Stop Partridge Tie Killing Demands Action in Massachusetts
A Massachusett s effort seeks to halt tie harming of partridges for three years to prevent extermination. The piece notes hawks and severe winter pressures thinning populations, mentions goshawks selling game birds, and references Springfield Fish and Game interests and legislative consideration. A Courier report promises to pursue the issue for best results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mass
Massie Vietis
Ami Tha
Tan Goshawks Om Bwane
II Ie Sanaghe Leon
Springfield Fish & Gainre
Courier pattern order form and delivery terms
To obtain the Courier up to date pattern of accompanying design send the coupon to Fashion Department Evening Courier WA Phaloo enclosing 10 cents for pattern. Patterns are available by mail and all orders are filled as soon as possible, but should reach you in ten days after sending in your order.
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WAR Fund
Hed ‘Kangle
Lin
Wes
Seng. Tms
Austin Tims
Army Service
Courier Editorial
Staif
Medi Eal Corpa
Paris
Einews
Socitep
Mothers’ Congress of
Violet Germann
Youss
Sarxt
Claregee Arnold
Margaret Heiple
Ernest Noltiger
Lila Iulbertson
Devina Frumsinger
Marie Lester
Helen Mar
Eatland
Arnold
College of Commerce
Standard Glass & Paint Co
American Telegraph & Telephono
Admiral Rodman
Congress
Peter LL. Berres
OM. Voorster
Dorothy Tod
Davethy A. Mold
Henry Molt
Vine Sheer
Yao Jesup
Gyps
Knights of
United
Sayres Aay
Joany
Ralph Heeminger
Iseminger
Hess
Wien
Culdie
Lex Moines
Gilie
Whit Wien
Tata
Terredi
Coord
Canfeld Lumber Company
Fally Avenue
Kenneth Ellsworth
Osage
le Peterdou
Sacha Shang Nak Pera
Hogiler's
St. Pravin
Aberdtan
Bouller's
Campbell
Mre. J
Thomsen
Fraulein
Ruby Parshall
Cooa
Sapraneciveo
Drelnseate Ville
Margaret Mitnerrild
Ehiddge Linkey
Johanna Debuser
Wie Landon
Munich
Robert Noonan
Marine Bermeds
Islaad
Otter
Charles Noonan
Edaou ML Cilleth
Thington
East Uod
Arthur
FLAY
Mike Doutenus
Barclay Atrem
North
St. 'Proveda
M. Bh. Whitney
Irene No. 5
Nellie
Whitney
Sidney D. Smith
Macy Campbell
Cedar Falls
Liberty Loan Committee
Chicago
Liberty Loan
Atkinson
Hedd
Atbia
Barclay Center
Toy Werthem
Big Rive
Meg
Krilden
Trierment
New Barclay Comintery
Linside
Eve Ani
Lerrenia
Osivter
Witterloo
Dewar
Firee Hoaor Gelical Vhurch
Matoonia Lands
Merritt
143Rd
Pinny Safe
Bronson Insurance Agency
Poincare
Queen OF
Belgium
Poincar
OMNES
Roe Tay Meret Walter
Ira
Dluzene
Braties
Gerd
Eben Teetene
Santa Claus
Pres
Wonder Store
West
Fourth Street
Towa
Cyderwear
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