Berlin Refuses Peace Parley at Stockholm
German officials announce no move to move Brest Litovsk talks to neutral Stockholm despite Russian pressure. Trotzky visits Brest Litovsk in vain. German Socialists threaten to split Reichstag support. Vienna press says Entente silent and peace without annexations rejected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Brest Litovsk
Stockholm
Herlin
Crown Council
Petrograd
Trotzky
Amsterdam
Vorwaerts
Socialist Organ
Socialist Party
Vogeblatt
van Kuehlmann
Wekerle
von Wimmer
Berlin
Futl
Jan. T
Fremdenblatt of
Vienna
Government limits on flour and sugar purchases issued
The state food administrator announces new limits to curb hoarding. Individuals may buy flour up to 49 pounds in rural areas or 24.5 pounds in cities, and sugar up to 10 pounds rural or 5 pounds urban. Penalties for hoarding include four years imprisonment or a $10,000 fine. Merchants are barred from advertising these items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Parrott
J. F. Deems
The
Food Administration
Boy Killed While Coasting Ends Fatally Near Clarksville
In Clarksville January 7 a 14 year old boy Burr Neal died after a sled ride on the bluffs three miles south of town. His sled struck a stump, he fell, and a skull fracture caused his death before help arrived. Edmond Sharp aided him and both boys had earlier toasted a bonfire and weiner roast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksville
Steen Hill
the Bluffs
Burr Neal
Edward Neal
Edmond Sharp
Burr
Sharp
Frank Terry
Neal
Bluffs
Red Cross Membership Drive Yields Large Waterloo Rally
Mrs Louis E Frank reports a strong Red Cross drive in Waterloo with 12 000 members enrolled county wide and 1 000 junior members added passively. Campaign led by women in Black Hawk County factories and communities, with broad support from local businesses and churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis E. Frank
Red Cross
Waterloo
C.K. Bentz
Pis
Black Hawk County
Luli Cashman
J. H. Easley
G. &. Cousins
JT. Rudolph
Prospect
Harry Tullar
Wighlau
Edmund Miller
la Porte City
Thudsothington Chapel
Finchford
Raymond
Gilbertville
Castle Hill
Cedar Heights
Dunkerton
Orange Township
First Baptist Church
First Brethren
Ar Saunan Company
Cal Miller
Waneler’s
Altstadi & Lancias
Crystal Ice & Fuel
Lirhty Sheet
Paul Pavis
Black's. James Register Company
Henderson Drug Company
Thorson Optical
Fitzgerald Bros
Black Hawk National Bank
Frack Hawk County
Frank
City backs Red Cross drive with widespread support
Citizens showing strong backing for the Red Cross as many join the society to fund its relief work. The commitment reflects a generous response that will extend over months, with members dedicated to backing every mission the organization undertakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Miny
Factories Turn Out Well for Red Cross
In Waterloo the Red Cross membership drive shines in factories with several plants reaching 100 percent. Local volunteers credit business managers and workers across companies such as Litchfield Manufacturing, Rath Packing, Armstrong Manufacturing, Chamberlain Machine Works, Altstadt Langlas, Interstate Engine and Tractor, Waterloo Cement Machine, Powers Manufacturing, Overland Hansen, Morris Motor Car, Producers Milk, and others for adding hundreds of members. Public schools reopen after train delays. two new teachers join east schools while a math instructor position remains vacant due to Jack Skein’s departure to enlist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reld Cross
Waterloo
J. Rundolph
Fourth Ward
I. GC. R.R
EE. C
Litchfield
Litchfield Manufacturing Company
BE. F
Rath
Rath Packing Company
M. J. Sheffield
D. L. Hoff
James Armstrong
Armstrong Manufacturing Company
H. L. Sharp
Floyd Chamberlain
Chamberlain Machine Works
Chas. Roby
C. F. Altstadt
Altstadt & Langlas Co
Interstate Engine &Tractor Company
Miss. McCasky
Waterloo Cement Manhipe Company
Miss Kruse
Powers Manufacturing Company
Muriel Davis
Oelwein
Washington
Edna Alley
Fland
Wis
Grant Building
Jack Skein
East Hich
Skein
Coast Artillery
Mrs Jones Faces Serious Charges In Probe Of Home
Prosecution of Mrs K J Jones colored may be pursued by the county after police brief county attorney E Wenner on conditions at her home. A charge of maintaining a house of ill fame is possible. She reportedly furnished an elaborate North Barclay street residence for wealthy clientele and was arrested during raids last Thursday and Saturday. Her husband, recently released from the penitentiary, and Chester Magee were detained alongside. Water valves and emergency measures described for a plant in near vicinity indicate broader infrastructure concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. J. Jones
E Wenner
North Barclay Street
Agar
Chester Magee
Mediation Efforts Halt Disputes Across 244 Cases
Washington January 7 Mediators from the labor department aided trade disputes in the last quarter, affecting 130,010 workers directly and 201,706 indirectly. In 244 cases including 117 strikes 104 controversies and 23 lockouts, 128 were settled amicably, 6 unsettled, and 18 cleared before mediation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Department of Labor
Department
Governor Boies 90 Years Old Highlighted in Hemet
Hemet California reports former Iowa Governor Horace Boies, age ninety, celebrated at Rockmount Ranch with granddaughter’s family in Hemet. Boies, a noted Democratic leader, spent decades at Waterloo law and was touted for presidential nomination. his Iowa governorship in 1890s brought reforms and strong elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hemet
California
John E. King
Iowa
Horace Boies
Horace C. Boies
Jows
Rockmount Ranch
AL J.T. Ball
Pb Ranch
Wemet
Boies
Togo
Champ Clark
United States
Boles
Waterloo
Republican Party of
Farmer
Wheeler
Odebott
Sioux City
Chicago
Hales
Grover Cleveland
Why Bair Falls Out Dandruff Advertisement
Dandruff causes feverish scalp irritation. Hair roots shrink loosen and hair falls out quickly. To stop shedding and remove dandruff use Danderine. A small bottle costs a few cents at any drug store. Rub into the scalp and after several applications dandruff disappears and hair stops shedding.
California Syrup of Figs Ad Promotes Stomach Cleansing
A vintage advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a gentle cleansing remedy for children and adults. It urges mothers to use the genuine product, claims it relieves stomach bowel issues, and stresses that a small daily dose prevents illness tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
California Fig Syrup Company
Cleveland Nomination Ends In Bryan Cross of Gold Speech
The 1896 Republican convention shifts support as Bland supporters back Boles and Bryan delivers his famed cross of gold speech. The event electrifies delegates and elevates Bryan as a presidential candidate despite prior doubt. The passage honors a governor who has lived a steady, long life and is beloved by many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Richard
Land of
Whllam Jennings Bryan
Bryan
Army Notes Camp Dodge Recruitment Appeal
Local recruiting officers announced orders authorizing enlistment for national army contingents at Camp Dodge. Men ages 18 to 21, 31 to 41 who are physically fit and have no dependents may enlist with Iowa cohorts by applying at the army recruiting station for regular enlistment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Dodge
National Army
Iowa
Army
U S to Take Over St Louis Municipal Bridge
Washington January 7 The railroad administration held that the municipal bridge between St Louis and East St Louis may be taken over by the government because it has railroad tracks. Compensation will be decided later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
ST. Louis Municipal Bridge
Washington, D. C
Railroad Administration
St. Louis
Appendicitis Claim Ends Life of Janesville Boy
Scott Smalling 13 son of Mr and Mrs Raymond Smalling died today at Sartori hospital Cedar Falls from appendicitis. The death was reported from Janesville Ta dated January 7.
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Janesville
Jen
Scott Smalling
Raymond Smalling
Sartori Hospital
Cedar Falls
Local Real Estate Transfers and Debts for Waterloo Area
A list of transfers and payments in Waterloo area shows adt Co income to Mrs J M Walker and Effie L Anderson from Lincoln park Cedar Falls, and several Bank of Waterloo deeds to Gertrude Burns and Edward Moore. Also noted are Moore and Morningside Ada parcels and a four-digit total of 3800.06 with other minor sums among residents including Lucy Mercurio and Maurice Plahert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chacm
George W. Strodtman
J. M. Walker
Lincoln Park
Cedar Falls
Waterloo Bank & Trust
Effie L. Anderson
Parkside
Waterloo
Gertrude M. Burns
Seash Park
Waterloo - Moore Mtg. Co
Edward J
Moore
Morningside
Lucy Mercurio
W. B. Small
Fleasant View
Hésyard Finherty
Maurice G. Plahert
Nwr
Dr Riley to Open Revival Meetings Tonight in Waterloo
Dr W B Riley of Minneapolis will open a three week revival at 7 30 p m in Walnut Street Baptist church Waterloo. The series is hosted by a coalition of churches including St Paul s M E Burton Avenue Baptist East Park Presbyterian First Evangelical First Presbyterian Grace M E Linden M E Plymouth Congregational and Walnut Street Baptist. Riley s prior Waterloo meetings were highly successful and his arrival is awaited by ministers and congregants who expect strong turnout and spiritual renewal. He arrives tonight and will base at the Ellis hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Riley
Minneapolis
Minn
Walnut Street Baptist Church
Riley
Waterloo
Churches of East Division
St. Paul's M. E
Burton Avenue Baptist
East Park Presbyterian
First Evangelical
First Presbyterian
Grace M
Ellis Hotel
Man Faced Arrest in Either Event
Russell Vogel's dilemma over his questionnaire is solved by police actions. He fled Waterloo about a month ago, aware authorities sought him and the need to obtain his questionnaire. Patrol Driver Ed Burk traced Vogel to Davenport and he was arrested there, with Burk planning to pick him up tonight. The case was turned over to County Attorney J. Wenner for prosecution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Vogel
Vogel
Waterloo
Ed. Burk
Davenport
Burk
Citizens Gas Company
J. Wenner
Naturalized Germans May Enter U S Military Forces
The War Department allows naturalized citizens born in Germany Austria or allied nations to enlist in the United States Guard aged 18 to 21 and 21 to 41. Only this branch permits such service, with duties limited to the United States. Local recruiting officers expect many applications, as Waterloo ranks third with 225 applicants and Davenport leads with 278 enlistments while Cedar Rapids reports 230.
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Germany
Austria
War Department
United States Guard
Davenport
Waterloo
Aviation
Signal Corps
Cedar Rapids
Rumors Forecast Radical Cutting of Passenger Service
Railway officials in Waterloo expect a major cut to passenger schedules within weeks. Reports suggest four Rock Island trains and three to four Great Western trains may be eliminated, with Illinois Central routes under review. Possible fates include trains 13, 14, 29, 30 and the Waterloo Clipper service between Waterloo and Dubuque.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Rock Island
Great Western
Illinois Central
Chicago
Omaha
Minneapolis
Dubuque
Insurance ad urges purchase from Iowa Manufacturers Fire Insurance
A compact advertisement urges readers to insure with the Iowa Manufacturers Fire Insurance Company of Waterloo, home office at 622 Commercial Street. It stresses the adage better be insured than sorry and provides a telephone contact 415 for inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Manufacturers Fire Insurance Company of
Waterloo
Commercial Street
Plan game conservation meeting discussed in town
Deputy Game and Fish Warden Ed Chapman travels to Des Moines to attend a war dens and sportsmen conference called by State Warden Hinshaw. The Elks hall hosts the meeting to discuss current game and fish laws and explore saving remaining local game and fish from senseless slaughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. Chapman
Des Moines
Hinshaw
Elks Hall
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Iatis Arnars
Mrs. Draper
American Red Cross
New York
Se Advertising
Chairman
Mrs. Jones
Ah Qric
Hah
Rikes
Bair
Army Notes
Adt Co
Dr. Riley
Wal
Nut Street Baptist Edifice
America
Castoria
Fifth Street East
Niagara Falls, N
Phonograph Record Exchange
Lafayette Street
Ly Co
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