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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1917
Page
14
Readers asked about swollen gun barrels and obstruction risks. The piece explains how dirt snow or leading can trap air and raise pressure before the obstruction moves, noting defective ammunition as a factor and stressing careful handling and good ammo. It also includes Q and A on duck shooting lead and rifle trigger technique.
A fragment reflects on shooting technique, noting how aiming moments align with the bullseye and how forceful trigger actions can alter projectile path despite aiming. It emphasizes surprising variability in bullet's flight when trigger tension changes.
Sensational hypnotism and vaudeville scenes headline shows at the Majestic with Max Bloom delivering a four act sequence in a lively career highlight. The Plaza features The Female of the Species with Dorothy Dalton in a New York Arizona love drama. Crystal presents Gretchen the Greenhorn starring Dorothy Gish today.
Gretchen Van Houck arrives with four daughters from Holland to start anew in the United States. She is aided by Ralph and Lewie, nicknamed Jan, along with Frank Bennett and Pietro. A total of six children are involved, playing a significant role in the family picture. Eugene Pallotte appears in the village scene.
Kansas City report says Frederick Gump Jr plans suit against Harry K Thaw for damages, after alleged assault and kidnapping in a New York hotel. Doctors quoted say the $260,000 demand cannot repay the ordeal, and further criminal action may follow Thaw's arraignment.
The fragment mentions a young man’s fragile nerve strength and medical witnesses Dr Kuby and Dr J M Vittor Gump family physician preparing to testify in New York regarding his physical and mental condition before a visit to Thaw. It references a hotel room escape and an upcoming club event.
A Vatican message delivered by Spanish ambassador Senor Don Juan Riana congratulates President Wilson on his efforts toward peace. The note, dated January 10 in Washington, expresses Vatican appreciation and urges continued steps toward an armistice and international accord.
Ralph Hoxte H M Reed and C Flodin likely form Waterloo delegation to the Western Fruit Jobbers annual convention in New Orleans January 28 to February 1. They will depart January 27 by special car on the Illinois Central to Chicago where the Fruit Jobbers Special will take them to the convention.
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