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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1919

Page

4

Benefit Play at Water Town Theatre to Aid St Francis Beds

A benefit play by John B. Rogers and cast including Miss Florence La Tier and Francis W. Steele runs with final rehearsals tonight and tomorrow. Proceeds fund free hospital beds at St. Francis. advance ticket sales are strong at the Water Town theatre.

America St. Francis Hospital Waterloo Theatre John B. Rogers Florence la Tier Francis W. Steele Ernest L. Shervey Busines Hospital Auxiliary T C. Menges Frank Hanlon J. T. Maloon W. H. Burk Claud. Cass Frank Fish Charles Felsing H. T. Wagner Harry Manning Robert Obele Lewis Salz Levi Colin Leo Gosweiler Red Cross Alice Mulkern Mildred Stanton Helen Place Iva Lehman I Gludyce Shores Coletta Driscall Loren O'Neill Loretta Pint Tone Gosweller Catherine Mooney Bernadet McLoughlin Elsanore Kelly Margaret Noonan Virginia, Hunter Irmene Fairali Gladys Martin Marjorie Brennan J. May Avilla Madeline Sims Viola McDermott Hileen Moller Mary Lanny Mercedes Watt Dorothy Fisher Helen O'Hearn Veronica Conery Sulivan Naorzi Reilly Gen Tretter Dorin’ Reidy Virginia Fish Claire ‘Gleason Afrazia Nolan Alice Nrecartner Veronica Casey Marguerites Ritzsinger Marlys Wimber Stella Sleiper Blanch Mann Margery Bradley Helen Reithson Catherine “Crow Esther Miller Celia Burth Ruth Will Faward Moljor Mmra George McGuire J. Etter C. Noonan Emelda Reilly Dolores Jennings Helen Stevenson Dorothy Beck Claire Padden Mil- Hcent Clark Clarissa McDermott Dor Elizabeth Lels Gertrude Milvaner Atilene Murphy B. F. Beck Howard Miller Villanova McGarvey Vesta Paul Gertrude Firnn Gladyce Borner Marie Case Marguerite Cortles Marguerite Coutts Mildred Gruhn Fonda Jameson Margaret Ludwir Evelyn Miller Lloyd. Dean John Fairweather Leland Parkins Cecil. Bruggeman Leo Gosweiler Ernest O'Connor George Gindt Clifford Bayes Kenneth Berman Charerons Thomas Flynn M. H. Kelly Leona Blonigan Constance McDermott Anna Caeser Coletta Driscnll Catherine: Guinn Regina McDonough Winona Sheehan Paul Gosweiler Charles Calkins Toe Kelly Lewis Hoster Ray Gosweiller Elmer McCarty Carl Thick WW. A. Delaney J. J. Kildee

First Boxing Bout of Season Set for Monday Night

Ray Johnson and Lford Huntley will clash in a 10 round boxing bout at Waterloo Theatre Monday night marking the season opener. Johnson recently discharged from the U S navy fights Huntley, with Lieut Lake Safro accompanying. Two preliminary bouts feature veterans from army and navy camps.

Ray Sid) Johnson St. Fanti U. S. Navy Lford Huntley Waterloo Watterloo

Bird Protection Law Not Upset by Ruling Says Game Society

The American Game Protective Association and the national sportsmen group refute a dispatch claiming the federal migratory bird law is unconstitutional. They state the 1917 Weeks McLean framework was replaced by a Canadian treaty and a new act with the same aims, preserving protection and enforcement of migratory birds.

Game Society New York Apierigan, Game Protective Association Spartsmen Associated Press Supreme Court Washington Canada Rilo Grande McLean Federal Department of Justice

Willard rejects $75,000 purse bid for Dempsey fight

Promoter Dominick Tortorich wires Denver contact Harry Tammen about a $75,000 purse for a 20 round title bout with Jack Dempsey. Willard declines, replying he will not consider boxing at this time and may revisit Denver later. Tortorich emphasizes a flat guarantee for Willard’s services with Dempsey paid separately.

Chicago Willard Jack Dempsey Dominick Tortorich New Orleans Harry Tammen Denver Tammen Lawrence

Waterloo Man Elected Iowa Director In Mississippi Valley Association

J E Johnson and W D Burdick represented Waterloo business groups at a New Orleans meeting that formed The Mississippi Valley Association for Commerce Agriculture and Finance. Johnson was chosen regional director for Iowa as delegates from twenty states organized the group ahead of its Chicago April 24 annual meeting. The telegram to J O Bernbrook praised the gathering as a pivotal midwestern business summit. An unrelated Hawkeye Auto ad closes the notice.

J. E. Johnson W. D. Burdick Waterloo Middlewest New Orleans Iowa Associated Press Mississippi Valley Association Chicago National Foreign State Council J. O. Bernbrook Chamber of Commerce Johnson Tawa

Food Control 15 Still Necessary in Postwar Era

George E B Lichty head of the retail division of the national food administration says the agency remains essential until peacetime terms are signed or a presidential proclamation ends it. He notes only 1,500 of about 450,000 retailers faced food law violations, reflecting high honesty and patriotism. Lichty returns Feb 3 as the office trims staff.

National Food Administration George Eb.lichty Washington, D. C United States Food Administration Lichty United States Mr. Lichty Raymond Pear Department of Investigation and Law Enforcement Raymond Pearl

The She-Devil and Gypsy Trail at Plaza and Palace

Theda Bara stars in The She Devil at Plaza as a woman who pursues love and power amid rivalry, while Gypsy Trail with Bryant Washburn opens at the Palace. Palace shows repeat today. Waterloo features Mutt and Jeff and The Smarter Set with Darkest American in two acts. The Waterloo also hosts A Daughter of the Sun at the end of the week with Hawaiian-themed staging and live music.

Lolette William Fox Plaza Théatre Miss Bara Cleopatra Salome Madame du Barry Jove Matt Jeff Mutt Waterloo Bud Fisher Creation Hawaiian Islands Pacific Mark Twain Waterloo Theatre Tan Hawaii

Little town and its soldiers turn from hymn to history

In a lyric vignette, the poem honors small American towns and their brave youths who shaped nations. It ends with a local business notice: Quan Jung buys Quang Kee Chinese laundry at 1835 W 5th St. customers must settle accounts by Jan 18 as ownership changes hands.

Quan Jung Quang Kee W. 5Th Street Quang Toy

The Rainbow Trail at Crystal Theatre

The Crystal Theatre presents The Rainbow Trail starring William Farnum in a Western saga set in the Arizona desert. The action unfolds among cliff dwellings painted desert and the Grand Canyon, touted as unsurpassed scenery. This film is billed as a sequel to Riders of the Purple Sage.

Zane Grey Arizona Desert Grand' Canyon Arizona

Died at Cedar Falls Home Frank H Warner Veteran

Cedar Falls notices state Frank H Warner aged 68 died at his Lincoln Street home at 10 p m. Funeral services will be held there tomorrow conducted by Rev Andrew Scott. Burial will be at Greene. Warner served in the Civil War as a drummer. Survived by widow eight children and several siblings. News of death reports Walter Hummel nephew of Charles and Mrs Sarah M Hummel of this city killed by an automobile in Williamsport Pa. Driver fled and license not obtained. Deceased left a widow two sons two daughters and a brother O M Hummel of Omaha. He was about 65 and long employed by Williamsport street railway.

Cedar ‘Falls Frank H. Warner Lincoln Street Andrew Scott Greene Warner Walter’ Hummel Charles Sarah M. Hummel Williamsport Sonus O. M."hummel Omaha

Lion-Tamer Tale Shared by Two GIs in Barracks

Saturday Evening Post recounts a joke where two newly inducted volunteers discuss civil life and a lions tame method. One describes a dangerous routine involving metal bars, eye contact, and forcing the animal into submission for a weekly wage. The anecdote ends with a quip about pay.

Saturday Evening Post

Swift Specific ad claims cure for rheumatism

An advertisement promotes Swift’s specific blood remedy as the safe treatment for rheumatism and related ailments. It argues poisons in the blood cause pain in joints and muscles and claims the product purifies the blood, removes waste, and restores strength. Contact Swift Laboratory Atlanta Ga for information.

Imind Wwe Ofman Medical” Department Swift

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