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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1918
Page
11
Petrograd dispatch reports forty people killed and about two hundred wounded in Moscow during a Bloody Sunday anniversary demonstration. Bolshevik authorities arrest scores of Socialist leaders amid alleged revolutionary plots and the discovery of bombs and weapons.
A committee was named to run a campaign to dispose of 1500 Smileage books in Waterloo starting Monday January 28. The group, appointed by P. E. Ritz, includes the mayor W. Law and other local leaders. The aim is to provide every Waterloo boy in a military camp with a Smileage book valid for camp entertainment.
Chicago dispatch reports American expeditionary forces in France facing bread ration reductions due to flour shortages and transport difficulties. Horses and mules on half rations amid snowbound forage, while officials seek increased supply of food clothing and ammunition to sustain health and fighting ability. A recent cargo arrived with 10 million clay pigeons and 20 000 barrels of traps and related gear, unusually complete.
An electric coupe owned by F. M. Seane of 403 Third Street East was badly damaged by fire last evening. Origin unknown. nearly the entire interior including furnishings and wiring destroyed. Insurance coverage was partial. Fire department aided in extinguishing the blaze. Advertisement urges insured protection through Manufacturers Fire Insurance Company of Waterloo. Tome Office, 623 Commercial Street. Telephone 215.
Explosions that woke residents before 3 am were caused by snow sliding off roofs as temperatures rose to 35 degrees, the first above freezing this month. The snow drops produced loud bangs and rattling, with a nearby burning residence adding to the morning commotion.
Crooks by the dozen await court action in police stations today after a roundup started last night and continued this morning. A city council meeting ordered all known crooks jailed or driven from town. Fifty detectives were at work as the drive began, with county and state officials pledging aid.
Fire department answered three alarms within an hour. First at 12 38 p m at the Hen ning home Park road a tipped stove set fire to the carpet causing small damage. At 12 48 p m a basement blaze at 502 Bayard street caused considerable smoke damage. The last call at 1 25 p m was to Wittick s meat market Fourth street west where a brushpile was on fire.
Charles H. Markham, president of the Illinois Central Railway in Chicago, left for Atlanta to assume duties as assistant director general of railways in the southern district. Appointed by W. G. McAdoo, he will also supervise Illinois Central executive affairs, with Chicago office work handled by C. M. Kittle, VP of the line.
Mrs. Willis E. Link of 615 South street recognized Barry V. Garman of Catawba Virginia among the dead in France, a private in Gen Pershing's forces. They had been school and playmates in youth, though years had passed before she learned of his fate.
The Palace theatre presents Cu pid's Roundup tomorrow and Saturday starring Tom Mix, a Fox star and crowd favorite. A strong company performs under George Scarborough, writer of Broadway successes, delivering a vivid western story filled with drama and stirring incidents.
A small percentage of the ice haulers who struck for higher wages yesterday returned to work today while most strikers refused to return without a 15 cent per load increase. George E. Bishop, business agent of the strikers union, said several new teams were put to work this morning and operations continued.
Judge H B Boies delivered the feature address at the Waterloo Real Estate board meeting held at Hotel Russell Lamson. He was invited to share views on widening the panel of real estate men serving as appraisers on juries.
Business men rush to adopt a rubber date stamp for Thrift Stamps and Junior Bonds as a church campaign pushes stamp use. Officials report 40 percent of receipts cover campaign costs with 25 cent postage stamps supplied by WATERLOO OFFICE SUPPLY CO at 317 Water Street.
Senator Chamberlain raged at delays in ordnance and clothing for US troops, criticizing the War Department and Secretary Baker. He cited shortages, camp overcrowding, and preventable deaths, urging full disclosure and swift remedies to save America amid WWI.
Raymond and Dewar briefs report community meetings at Raymond school and Wagner No. 0 school promoting war savings clubs. Local families welcome births, marriages, and visits while farmers ship corn to Chicago. Dewar records the Turner Ackerman wedding and a Methodist service interrupted by weather, with community events and notable residents listed.
Janesville updates list visiting Mike Sharp and Texas wife, funeral for WM. Ward, improved trains and timely Waterloo papers, Miss Prefer new Boomer teacher, lip proving Frank Fitken, stage production Within the Law at Janesville church, study theses begin January 36 with four courses, world evangelism and church doctrine topics, Fred Jeneen sells farm and plans sale, Mrs. Kate Timlon relocates, Presbyterian winter lectures by Dr. Hammond on missing the great treat and social vestry afterwards, Dr. Hetee lectures on Japan, marriage licenses issued for Paul Hartgenhush Agnes Witt Cedar Falls Wm. Spece Independence Nellie Long Independence.
Albert Scroggins died at 1:05 today at 23 Mulberry street of dropsy. He resided in Waterloo, previously on a Spring Creek farm, survived by three children, a sister, and two brothers. Funeral at Spring Creek church with burial at Sawyar. Catherine Seifert, 1851 Germany birth, died at 444 Sumner. Survived by husband and six children. services at St Marys Church. J M Steely funeral at Grave M. E. church with burial in Fairview mausoleum after prayer service at 210 Franklin street.
The item lists various local happenings including purchases of black stones for $900, Mrs. Teo Jesse in critical condition, Mr. King visiting Swan Moline, Mrs. Berd Scheer recovering, Mrs. Floyd Acutt traveling to Town City, Cedne Reptids visiting parents, Win Bowers and Gunlerata in Waterloo hospital, W. Herrick at Swan Moline store, a Delhi trip, and a resident in Pubugue hospital with mind concerns and deep snow incidents.
W. W. Flint named county agent for Butler county prepares to assume duties in Allison. Office space to be fitted in courthouse basement opposite county engineer’s offices. Local merchants to close shop at 6 29 each evening except Saturdays, and no Sunday sales. Edward Hell wed Miss Tithe Cleveland in New York. Mrs. W. S. Bell of Allison noted. Boy Scouts enjoyed rabbit hunting last week and many rabbits were shot. School reopened Monday.
Bristow reports Mrs B 31 Corey confined to bed with rheumatism. Citizens purchased timber in Geo Smith woods to conserve coal. Mr and Mrs Yate Wilson began housekeeping southeast of town. Mrs G W Zeller of Kigia says families move together for fuel and relief. Mrs Alyn Morford returns from hospital in Waverly and makes slow recovery. Mr Taylor from Omaha called Monday night.
Work completed today for the transfer of the Trotter Eurosene Carbureter company from Des Moines to Waterloo. Stockholders of the company are in the city. Six or eight men will come to this city with the files to carry on the business. A decision has not yet been reached whether the manufacture will be in local factories or at a new factory site.
Dismissal of the indictment against R H Puckett on statutory charges brought by his daughter is expected this afternoon. Affidavits by the girl and her mother, in possession of attorney W W Woolley, are believed to be of such a nature as to persuade the county attorney to drop the case.
Conductor John H. Goodwar was taken suddenly ill as he read a train order at the Hiingsl Coantrat depot in Cedar Falls this morning. He received emergency attention and was rushed to his home area for care before continuing northward on a freight.
Births announced include Charles Edgar Flyash at 1237 Cutler Street a son born January 23 and Lawry J. Webber at Eagle Downship Lewis 4 Webber Jagla Township Argughter January 20. Also a public notice about a dairy and mill producers meeting at Minkerton's Grocery at 1 15 p m and miscellaneous local items from Towanda Pa. to Snowy Owls brief notes cautioning about taxidermy trade and a stray personal ad story from Lehigh Valley railroad worker.
An advertisement touts Knowlton's Danderine as a quick fix for dandruff and hair loss. It promises no shedding and immediate scalp relief within ten minutes, with weeks of use yielding new, fuller hair and a lustrous look. It urges readers to buy a small bottle at a drug store or counter.
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