Farmers Threaten Assault Over War Fund Donation
Jacob Winter and Jens Christiansen, farmers near Cedar Falls, were jailed after being charged with uttering threats against the government during the YMCA war fund drive. Winter, a German, admitted saving money in the U.S. but refused to contribute, while Christiansen is noted as influenced by Winter. Camp Dodge secretaries Carl Hansen and two others testified. Slacker John Shrader, charged with failure to register, will be sent to Pittsburgh for federal court arraignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Winter
Jens Christiansen
Cedar Falls
M. H. Healy
United States
F. A. O'Connor
J. E. Dempster
Winter
Christiansen
Carl C. Hansen
Camp Dodge
Waterloo
Y. M. C. A. War Fund
Hansen
Healy
Germany
John Shrader
Slacker
Pittsburgh
Shrader
Des Moines
Patriotism Atones For Violation Of Law
Frankl n E iegel, 29, a Brooklyn clerk, pleaded guilty to posing as a U S Army officer. He was sentenced to 60 days in jail but received 30 and 20 day deductions for Red Cross work and recruiting aid, leaving two days to serve. He had bought a captain’s uniform, tried to enlist, and spoke at a liberty loan rally. Federal Judge Chatfield noted his patriotism and mercy sought by the prosecutor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Franklin E.iegel
J .Ige Chatfield
Brookn
Aited States Army
Tiegel
Red Cross
Friegel
Marshal Power
Brooklyn
France
Red Crags
Courthouse notes on minors in court and licenses issued
Two minor defendants Robert Wagner and Robert Hostetler pleaded guilty to malicious injury to a building and were deemed fit for commitment to the state industrial school but paroled instead to the sheriff and to a father. W. H. Smith and Ida Benson, both of Waterloo, were granted a marriage license. Adolph Schmidt was moved from city to county jail by government order. J J Rainbow learned the food census excludes private homes and applies to public entities with large stocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legal Advisory Board
Robert Wagner
Robert Hostetler
Sars
Sars Souci
W. H. Smith
Ida Benson
Waterloo
Adolph F. Schmidt
J. J. Rainbow
Food Survey
Iowa
Ames
Equine auto collision injures no one
Rural mail carrier E F Shepley was thrown from his rig when struck by a car owned by F Al Michael. The wagon broke but the horse remained stationary and no injuries were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. F. Shepley
F. al. Michael
Placards Placed for Whooping Cough at Three Homes
Yesterday placards were posted at the homes of the Goodell family 616 Conger Street Starbrough family 312 Webster Street and the Crabtree family 412 Randall Street marking a whooping cough concern in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodell
Conger Street
Starbrough
Webster Street
Crabtree
Randall Street
Social clubs and Red Cross noted in Obregon era notices
El News of Soctebi reports numerous club events hosted by Mrs. Emma Morse and others with Red Cross sewing and picnics. Various circles and clubs meet with hosts including Mrs. L. L. Iflaywood, Mrs. F. E. Lucas, Mrs. W.A. Horton, and Mrs. Arthur Wood, totaling multiple gatherings and plans for guest night, lectures, and charitable sewing during 1917 events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. G. Club
Emma Morse
Red Cross
L. L. Iflaywood
Murray Club
Blanche Waylesn
Desdemona Club
F. E. Lucas
D. D. Reading Circle
Sh. A. Dalley
J. Wiegand
Dalley
Arthur Wood
W.A. Horton
Wood
H. A. Maloo
F. J. Landgraf
Gertrude Baylegs
Blurriet Lowe
Berniece Rickert
Gertrude Bayless
Marjorie Cheney
Lcots
Cowles
la Lomita Clu
Riley
la Porte Needlework Club
Louis Blackman
Woman's Club
Woman’s Club
Hotel
Russell-Lamson
W. L. Haywood
George Meredith
Mortuary notices for Baby Koch and Stephen Brearley
A brief prayer service was held for Baby Koch, infant son of Mr and Mrs J W Koch of 526 Adlants Street, who died last night. Burial followed at Fairview. Stephen James Brearley died yesterday at his daughter H B Otto’s home, aged 77, of renal ailment. He married Mary Montgomery Blue in 1851. Surviving children include H B Otto Waterloo Alfred Kurtz Elmira and Ralph Brearley Lake City, with 12 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Funeral services will be at Lake City Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baby Kocil
Hileman & Gindt Chapel
Baby Koch
J. W. Koch
Adlants Street
Fairview
Stephen Ftames Brearley
Stephen James Brearley
H. B. Otto
Bayard Avenue
Mary Montgomery Hlue
Brearley
Waterloo
Alfred Kurtz
Elmira
Ralph Brearley
Lake City
Iowa
Presbyterian Church
Masonic Lodge
R S Caward Dies Suddenly at Cresco
R S Caward vice president of Hawkeye Oil died Sunday after entering First Congregational church in Cresco for worship. He was about 63, lived in Waterloo, owned a Cresco machinery factory, and had extensive Minnesota land interests. Funeral set in Cresco, with government land distribution and agricultural aid details mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. S. Caward
Hawkeye Oil Company
First Congregational Church
Cresco
Mr. Caward
A. H. Caward
Waterloo
Minnesota
Masonic Lodge
A. H
J. G
Texas
Hrama Denoyelles
Cres
Cresland
Black Hawk Women Top County in Liberty Bond Subscriptions
Black Hawk county led Iowa in women’s Liberty loan subscriptions with 2107 of 18099 female buyers and 263058 dollars. state total was 2814290. Cedar Falls, Waterloo, and La Porte City ran strong campaigns under Mrs. Marsh and Mrs. Marquis, with Woodbury and Polk counties following in subscriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Hawk County
Iowa
W. W. Marsh
Women
Black Hawk
W. M. Stewart
Waterloo
F. ©. Marquis
Ehatr- Taan
Defense Council
Marsh
Cedar Falls
la Porte City
Woodbury County
Sioux City
Polk
Des Moines
Tina County
Dubuque County
Among the Churches Community Church Activities
First Baptist Young Married People's class met at Mrs George Potterts with Mrs Ralph Payne and Mrs Ed Ucldman assisting. Walnut Street Baptist Amama class featured piano by Milas Hazel Stansbury and Thelma Griffin with Alta Hurley singing. Logan Avenue Mission circle held an all day meeting hosted by Mrs Ss Emrich with noon dinner and afternoon study. Westminster Presbyterian Westminster Workers gathered with Mrs J W Best for the regular work meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist
George Pottert
Mmes
Ralph Payne
Ed. Ucldman
Walnut Street Baptist
Alta Bielske
Milas Hazel Stansbury
Missy Thelma Grifin
Alta Hurley
Esther Goodwin
Stansbury
Griffin
Logan Avenue
Ss. Emrich
Logan Avenue Mission Circle
Light Cars With Color Code Plans Faces Hue Limits
Plans to illuminate streetcars with color coded lights to signal routes progress but face color variety limits as red white blue and green are used leaving few distinct options. Electric lamps were deemed unsatisfactory prompting consideration of alternative arrangements. Coupon books for workers and students are selling slowly through Interurban and Schunemann stores and school offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schunemann
Duchess of Marlborough gifts gems to children fund
The Duchess of Marlborough donates a $25,000 collar of Vanderbilt pearls and diamonds to the children’s jewel fund. She serves as treasurer and three diamond tiaras have been sent to the fund, which seeks to establish 5,000 more child welfare and maternity centers across the United Kingdom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Daily Express
Vanderbilt
Duchess of Marlborough
Chilldren
United Kingdom
Leavitt and Johnson Bank Deposits Report 1917
Leavitt and Johnson National Bank reports deposits of 2,479,608.01 dollars as of December 31 1917 in response to a call from the comptroller of currency. Total assets 3,016,8044 dollars, combined surplus and undivided profits 104,109.83 dollars, and capital stock 200,000 dollars. Details appear elsewhere in this paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavitt & Johnson Bank
Leavitt & Johnson National Bank
Comptroller of Currency
Fraternal and civic notices fill city calendar
Forester lodges invite members to Our Lady of Victory social. Revival meetings join Walnut Street Baptist Church led by Dr W B Riley. Homesteaders Colonial No 10 meets Maxwell hall. Robert Anderson post 68 installation at Memorial hall with J J Farrinton to install. Brotherhood of American Yeomen to install in KK of P hall. Soldier roll of honor to be hung. 30 initiates. Red Cross Grace M E unit to sew gauze. Ladies auxiliary U C T to join all day Red Cross at Grace church. Hawkeye camp 137 meets for officer elections. camp 412 invited. Auxiliary I all day Red Cross at Knights of Columbus hall. Mrs F C Menges sewing. Christ Episcopal vestry meets at J W Krapfel home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forester
Our Lady of Victory
Walnut Street Baptist Church
W. B. Riley
Colonial No. 10
Maxwell Hall
Robert Anderson
Department of Iowa
Memorial Hall
J. J. Farrinton
Lawn Falls
C. G. Crabtree
Brotherhood of American Yeomen
P. Hall
J. H. Murphy
Red Cross Unit
Grace M. E. Church
Grace Church
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Red Cross
Wootmen
Hawkeye Camp
Carpenter's Hall
Knights of Columbus
F.C. Menges
Christ Episcopal Church
J. W. Krapfel
Fire at Cedar Falls home causes $1000 damage
Cedar Falls residents report a morning blaze at 11 am in the home of Arthur Bicknell at Second and Tremont streets. The fire caused about $1000 in damage, with all costs covered by insurance. Authorities believe a chimney spark started the fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Bicknell
Second
Tremont Streets
Italy mobilizes whole population for war
An official dispatch from Rome reports that the entire civilian population has been requisitioned for war. The move, described as a major step in social reform, grants the government full powers as Italy moves toward national mobilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Rome
Italy
Local Board Releases Louis Starr for Enlistment
The local exemption board released Louis Starr to permit his enlistment in the Tovy. Starr had been registered and required clearance from the board before he could join the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stary
Louis Starr
Starr
Make Your Stomach Your Best Friend Ad
A vintage advertisement promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a remedy for gas souring lump in throat and biliousness. It claims immediate relief for overworked stomachs and a steadier digestion after meals, especially for banqueters and rich-food settings, pricing a 50 cent box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart
Actress Reveals Secret Hair Darkening Recipe
Miss Blanche Rose, famed actress, shared a home mix in a Chicago interview claiming a simple preparation can darken gray hair and restore softness. The formula uses bay rum, Barbo Compound, glycerine and water, applied twice weekly to achieve a younger look without stickiness or residue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche Rose
Chicago
City in Brief: Local Notables and Navy Recruits
George B Rowell and M J Brown travel to St Paul tonight for the Gordon and Ferguson salesmen convention. Dc R Berry assistant vice president C G W railway of St Joseph Missouri visited the city yesterday. Dr BE D Hunt of Earlville spends days in Waterloo with Mrs J B Brady and Mrs Myrtle Barr. Miss Florence Meyer daughter of Mr and Mrs Jacob Meyer student at Waterloo Business College underwent appendicitis surgery Monday at Presbyterian hospital. Navy recruits enlisted this week include Hower S Clark 1428 Sycamore St John Buttenhof 1010 Bluff St apprentice Beaman and Henry Paulsen 1641 Sycamore St second class fireman. Paulsen will go to the training station in Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. D. Hunt
Earlvilla
Waterloo
J. BE. Brady
Myrtle Barr
Florance Meyer
Jacob Meyer
Waterloo Business College
Presbyterian Hospital
Navy Station
Hower S. Clark
Sycamore Street
John Buttenhof
Bluff Street
Beamen
Henry Paulsen
Paulsen
Philadelphia
United States Army Hq in London opens as busy scene unfolds
London January 9 U S Army base Section 3 newly opened in London shares a hotel floor with brisk activity and officers from across the American forces. A sergeant major visits are declined due to war duties while a local lieutenant with a harness maker father offers tea. Russell Vogel returns from Davenport in custody of Ed Burk and faces six days for disturbing public quiet with potential further charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
A. Q
United States Army
Paris
Bartlett
A. Q. Base
IlLinoss
Minnesota
Leutenant
Bill Compels All Clagoes To Work For War Effort
Washington dispatch from Waterloo Evening Courier details Congressman Ramseyer’s war measure to mobilize manpower for industrial service. The bill would register all men ages 16 to 60, criminalize idleness for those 13 to 60, and draft idle or nonessential workers to boost farm, factory, and mine output for victory. It targets civilians behind the lines while preserving those in essential industries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington News Bureau
Waterloo Evening Courier
Washington, D. C
Ramseyer
Congress
Railroads Pledge Loyalty to Nation Before Senate Panel
Washington January 9 President Welson actions to take over railroads endorsed by Julius Kruttschnitt Southern Pacific before Senate interstate commerce committee. Railroads vow to be good soldiers and work loyally, noting government support and voluntary efforts could have aided better. Reserve District figures listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Welson
Julius Kruttschnitt
Southern Pacific
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
U S Engineer Iz Wounded in Battle
Washington D C January Gen Pershing reports Arthur J Snedeker private engineer seriously wounded in action December 31 no engagement details given He E Q Snedeker father lives in Columbia Missouri
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Gen. Pershing Today
Arthur J. Snedeker
HE. Q. Snedeker
Columbia
Also Mentioned on This Page
el News of
Soctebi
Young Woman's Club
Mabel Hoff
Nellie Garvey
Misa Hoff
Ladies’ Industrial Union
Union Congregational Church
Sociable
C. HE
Society of Central Christian Church
F. Mythater
Jackson Club
Misa Maggie Black
David Powell
New Century Club
Mra
A. W. Kistner
Crescent Club
Mra. C. Hi, Colby
Harmony Club
J. A. Norman
Herman Hue
O. W. Eason
Clrb
Arthur Ford
Diana of
Egoist
Richard Feverell
Royal Neighbors
Medert Woodmen of America
K. of .P. Hall
Westminster Presbyterian
Westminster
J. W. Best
Itale
Buchanan
George B. Rowell
M. J. Brown
St. Paul
Gordon & Ferguson Salesmen
Dc. R. Berry
C. G.7w. Railway
St. Joseph, Mo
Bill
Congressman Ramseyer
First National Bank Building
Federal Reserve Bank
Reserve District No
Peewee
U. S
U.S
Federal Reserve
Tne
S. U
State of
Ira Rodamar
Tra. Rodamar
Anna M. Decker
aAttest
J. BE. Sedgwick
J. C. Trumbauer
E. Pickett
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