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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1918

Page

3

George W Hanna Dies at Luverne Iowa

George W Hanna pioneer and banker of Luverne Iowa died at his home at 6 15 p m after a year of illness following a paralytic stroke. Born June 3 1800 in Waterloo township he helped found TuVerne and served in the Iowa legislature. Surviving are his widow Ophelia K McIntosh and children Robertson Seott Hanna Mrs Ingalls Consuelo Hanna and others. brothers and sisters live in Waterloo Caldar Falls and Monterrey. Funeral Saturday at LuVerne with Dr F W Court presiding.

George W. Hanna Tows Luverne Hanna George Washington Hanna George W Mary Melrose Hanna Wen Black Hawk County Altho Tble Waterloo George Prairie Home Seminary Fields Sisters Upper Laws University At Parette Jerkeytown Goldfeld Wright County John Melrose Goldfield John Tu- Verne Kossuth Bank of Luverne Wassuih Iowa Ophelia K. McIntosh Hin Robertson Mont Seott Hanna Laverne Consuelo Hanna Iowa University Philip C. Hanna Monterey Mexico Emily George Edith Colton Maisie Tiller Caldar Falls Q. Hanna Blackwell Tex F. W. Court

Arthur C Cole Announces Health After Illness

Arthur C Cole a Waterloo real estate man with offices in the Leavitt Johnson National Bank building says he is perfectly well and hearty after reports of appendicitis and hospitalization for a 10-year-old boy caused many inquiries, though he is in good health.

Arthur C. Cole Waterloo Leavitt & Johnson National Bank Courier and Reporter Arthur Cole Coie Radar

War lies penalties proposed in bill by Senator Culberson

A bill to outlaw circulating false reports intended to disrupt U S military operations or undermine liberty bond sales was introduced by Senator Culberson and sent to the judiciary committee. It calls for a 10000 dollar fine and up to 29 years imprisonment.

Washington, D.D. C Culberson Judiciary Committee

Unified Campaign for a Million Fund Initiated

A unified campaign for 1 000 000 to endow and equip Upper Iowa University Epworth Seminary and Cornell College was announced at Grace M Church Waterloo. The Missouri River commission will oversee offices in the Lafayette building with Dr W G Babcock on publicity and Rev E G Hickman directing the drive in New York City.

Judllen Educational Commission Upper Iowa Methodiss Episcopal Church Waterloy Grace M. 2 Upper Town University Epworth Seminary Cornell College Mare W. G. Babcock Chicago Lafayette C. W. Flint C. P. Colegrove Upper Iowa University F. Q. Brown A. B. Curran T Dubuque Nla. Mershon J. &. Johnson Waterloo B.J. Lockwood Carnall College Methodist Church E. CG. Hickman New York City

Charles R Owens Probable Manager of Irving Hotel

Charles R Owens is reported as the probable manager of the Irving Hotel amid negotiations that could soon transfer control to Charles J Quene. Owens previously led the local American Cash Register office and is said to support hotel improvements including a cafe opening and guest room redecorations. Final transaction details are expected this week.

Charles R. Owens Irving Hotel Charles J. Qwene Seve Ins Owens Anteritun Cash Register Company Grip Irving

Waster Plumbers of Iowa Conclude Convention Today

The Iowa State Master Plumbers association planned to adjourn this evening after officer elections and selecting the 1918 meeting site, Cedar Rapids likely to host next. Delegates heard John B. King Keokuk discuss shop talk with a charted view of plumbing business. a banquet for 150 plus featured Uncle Sam and a Tet nurse child, with vocal numbers and talks by Swisher Northey and others.

Iowa State Master Plumbers’ Association Cedar Rapids John 8. King Keokuk King WKPL George Otis Vernon Jaynes Sam Eilean Miss Flenderson Lloyd Althouse B. F. Swisher Fred Northey

Mrs Whitehouse to Lead Swiss Mission Education Drive

Mrs Norman de R Whitehouse is named by the administration to direct educational work in Switzerland under the committee on public information. The campaign seeks to present America's side clearly to Swiss audiences and then inform central powers through the press and public channels.

Norman de R. Whitehouse New York State Switzerland Whitehouse Committee On Public Information America

Building Code For Waterloo Mayor Soon Adopted

Real Estate board meeting at Hotel Russell Lamson reports Waterloo council plans a comprehensive building code to govern all building work this year. A committee will study desired provisions and report back promptly. Adoption hoped within months. code to mirror standards used in comparable cities.

Waterloo iTatel Russell-Lamson Adty

Dr. W. L. Hearst Honored at Falls Dinner

Cedar Falls January 17. Dr W J Hearst sails next week for Camp Funston Kansas to serve as surgeon. A surprise dinner hosted by local business and professionals honored him at G A R hall with a toast program. Attendees included Dr F J Vanderveer Roger Leavith W H Merner H F Seerley J B Newman and the mayor. Newman presented Hearst with a wrist watch as a gift from the company.

Cedar Falls Igr W. J. Hearst Camp Funston Kan Enest G. Aa. R. Hall F. J. Vanderveer Roger Leavith W. H. Merner H. HF. Seerley J. B. Newman Mr. Newman Dr. Heart

Maj. Richard Lloyd George Son of Lloyd George Comes to America

Advertisement notes A-1 f Braud Margarine at dealers. Reading announces LEGGY GEORGE'S SON COMING TO AMERICA. In Liverpool dated 17 Tan, The Post reports Maj. Richard Lloyd George, son of the prominent figure, preparing travel to the United States.

Leggy George America Reading Liverpool Tan the Post Richard Lloyd George

Premier to Travel to America with Karl Reading

The premier will accompany Karl Reading, the high commissioner to the United States, on a state visit. Details of the trip and its agenda were not disclosed.

Willl America Karl Reading United States

Reilly Pleads Guilty to Concealed Weapon Charge

Joseph Reilly pleaded guilty before Judge H B Boles yesterday to carrying a concealed weapon. Sentence was deferred. Reilly asked J C Murtagh to represent him. Police reports say he wore a revolver under his shirt and carried a burglar’s kit.

Reilly H. B. Boles Joseph Rely J. GC. Murtagh Keneath Hs

Danderine Hair Grower Promises Lustrous Hair Now

An advertisement extols Danderine as a miracle hair treatment that removes dandruff stops itching and falling hair and promises rapid fluffiness gloss and eventual new hair growth after two weeks with easy low cost use and a test method to prove results.

Knowlton

Three Cast Lots With Canadians Waterloo Registrants

Waterloo draft news reports that Albert Stitchman Walter Critten den and James James joined the Canadian army as British subjects under the Waterloo exemption board. Edith Harris begins listing nonreporting registrants while over 180 have failed to return questionnaires and will be placed in Class A. Delinquent data will be sent to the adjutant general and police for location.

J. K. Hawes Des Moines Waterloo Albert V. Stitchman Walter Crittenden James James Edith Harris District Board For Classification

Barber Promises Instant Hair Dye Remedy for Graying Locks

New York barber A. BE. O'Brien endorses Orlex powder a at home hair dye. Dissolve in water then comb through hair to turn gray to black brown or wheat brown. Box costs 26 cents with a gold bond guarantee. Product claims no silver lead zinc sulfur mercury aniline or derivatives and promises non sticky non rub-off results.

A. BE. O’brien New York City

Cure Your Rupture Like I Gaved Mine Headline

Captain Collings sailed the seas for many years before a double rupture confined him ashore and bedridden for years. After failed doctors and trusses, he faced a dangerous operation or death, yet he cured himself without surgery.

Ats Acy Rock Collings Hilm Truss

Waterloo registrant joins third officers training camp

A Waterloo registrant Louis M. Boisot has entered the third officers' training camp at Camp Grant Raeckford Illinois. The local board seeks to induct him for January 5 and credit his enlistment and typist experience. Applicants for positions urged to take civil service exams or undergo qualification investigations by correspondence for fuel administration work.

Tve Bobs Louis M. Boisot Waterloo Camp Grant Raeckford Lil Civil Service Fuel Administration

Washington cites clerical job demand in need of stenographers

Washington, D. C., Jan. 17. The city is flooded with applicants for clerical positions who lack qualifications. The real shortage is for experienced stenographers, as many believe any applicant can instantly obtain a job.

Washington, D. C Washington

Ciancellor Urges Diet to Pass Housing Bill

Amsterdam report says Chancellor von Herting, newly seated in the Prussian cabinet, urged support for a housing bill in the Prussian upper house. He warned that repairs in large German towns and industrial centers have been impeded and housing facilities are scarce. Dr Dernberg also spoke on the measure detailing conditions in the sector.

Amsterdam von Herting Dernberg

Take a Cascarets Tonight and Sit

An old advertisement promotes Cascarets as a 10 cent remedy to cleanse the liver bowels and improve health. It claims the product clears headaches sour stomach bad breath and tiredness with a gentle, non gripe effect. The appeal targets mothers noting it is safe for children.

Decline in Births and Child Mortality Cited

The passage asserts large towns were terrible and must be abolished. It notes a sharp decline in births and a still worse mortality rate for children under 12 months.

Humber

No More Getting Up Nights Claim for Kellogg Brown Tablets

A Washington DC scientist cites a sleep aid claim for Kellogg's Brown Tablets promising relief from nightly bladder wakefulness. The ad urges readers to send 60 cents for a free package and cites a therapeutic society address about restoring youthful sleep.

Washington, D. C American Therapeutic Society

Kellogg's Brown Tablets Offered as Free Trial

An advertisement promotes Kellogg's Brown Tablets claiming relief from enlarged prostate and nighttime urges. It urges men to mail a coupon with six cents for postage to Frank J. Kellogg in Exta Creek Michigan for a free 50 cent trial box, arguing the remedy can bring symptomatic relief and nightly rest.

Frank J. Kellogg Hoffmaster Frank J. Kellogg CO Holfmaster Block Battle Creek Mich Kinudty Senfles Kellogg's

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