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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1918
Page
3
Halifax Nova Scotia January 24 eighty nine miners are entombed in the Allan shafts near New Glasgow after a late yesterday explosion. Officials fear no rescue alive and 11 bodies have been recovered with 75 still missing as rescue crews work in shifts amid dwindling hopes.
The town of Madrid with about 1,000 residents topped 162 towns in postal savings deposits for the past fiscal year with 83 depositors and totals of 32062 pounds, averaging 344.75 per depositor. Mason City ranked second in deposits in Iowa, with 114 depositors totaling 39263 pounds, about 844.50 per person. Des Moines led Iowa in total deposits with 426 depositors totaling 125000 pounds, while Sioux City followed with 179 depositors and 49959 pounds. Other large totals included Albia 42043, Centerville 87201, Council Bluffs 28274, Duquette 52790 and Ottumwa 522452. Davenport 9333, Cedar Rapids 5923, Waterloo 4602, Marshalltown 2133. Iowa ranked thirty-fifth in depositors with 14449 total, and twenty-ninth in total deposits at 622493 pounds averaging 226 per depositor. withdrawals for the year were 5469.
Cedar Falls report shows Gilbertville schools continuing war savings drives with renewed energy. War weather improves attendance and pupils and teachers present patriotic programs. Cedar No 3 35 attendees. Cedar No 6 pledges include 440 dollars. Washburn and other districts report pledges and planned canvasses.
A 1927 rise in print paper output surpassed the prior year, totaling 1.345 tons for standard news production. Market prices to domestic buyers in December ranged from £2.90 to $3.50 for rolls and $3.18 to $2.56 for sheets in car lots.
Maj. Gen. Scott, commander at Camp Dix, urged a national mobilization of army dogs and homing pigeons to save thousands of lives on the front in France. He called on patriotic citizens of New York New Jersey and Delaware to volunteer dogs for training and support from allied and British resources.
Wiliam Galloway realized over 16000 at a dispersion sale of Ayrshire cattle by Galloway Messer Jari. Top prices included Sara Spencer 1500 for a cow and Peter Pan 860 for a bull. Buyers came from eight states despite bad weather reducing out of town attendance.
Detectives Morris and Sweeney in Waterloo gather names and addresses of German alien enemies aged four and over for a reference guide. Registration runs February 4 to 9. those who neglect to register face penalties. Authorities plan rapid tabulation and cross checks as citizens of German nationality must register unless naturalized. A probationary detective letter to Chief Caldwell hints at new assignments. Dr Culver, once jailed as a purported German agent, is released with no government ties found. Marriage licenses listed for Herman Otie and Ruth Chevalier. James Behrens and Grace Head.
Evangelist Riley urged church leaders to engage youth, stressing safe paths and higher home standards. He called for more young men in choirs, warned of godless homes, and promoted church services to connect adolescents.
The vigilance committee plans an investigation tomorrow afternoon at the courthouse into alleged pro German titerances. Members include J J Dempster W P Hoxie and N U G Platt. The group formed to probe disloyalty and maintains a bureau of information to monitor loyal and disloyal residents.
House discussions ongoing after extensive surveillance with expected developments. committees plan review of key matters as scrutiny continues.
At the annual meeting of the Perpetual Building and Loan association in its Commercial building offices four directors were reelected. J B Tuthill was elected to succeed the late Robert Brown. Existing terms were continued for several officers and directors. Assets total 892537.pfanschmint sentenced. pfanschmunt sentence to two years in prison for theft of motor tires from a garage where employed. Cal Hugh Johnson designated deputy provost marshal general for duties assigned by the provost marshal general.
Fireless cookers and electric equipment for similar purpose, O N Olson, instructor in physics at East High School, has devised practical methods for teaching the subject. Permission was granted by the school board last night to secure equipment.
Store windows announce deep discounts across all departments. Neckwear leather purses lingerie furs and knitwear are slashed with prices rising after Saturday. Coral coats art goods and gloves are offered at reduced rates as the January sale continues amid coal shortage window lights limited.
Engines will be procured for the boys class and each student will solve heat and power problems. Fireless cookers electric stoves and other modern appliances will be provided for the girls class. Work on the new high school building is progressing rapidly.
The board of education heard that the building will be ready for occupancy when the fall term opens. The architect was authorized to advertise for 13 kinds of equipment including furnishings, lockers, stage fittings, lab equipment, cafeteria gear, and other classroom furniture. Delivery is not later than Aug. 1. A want ad in the Evening Courier and Reporter is expected to yield the best results.
An advertisement promotes Orlex powder as a home hair dye to turn gray hair to black brown or light brown. It costs 25 cents per box with full use directions, a gold bond guarantee, and claims it contains no silver lead zinc sulfur mercury aniline coal tar products or their deprivals. It says the formula won’t rub off and leaves the hair fluffy and makes a gray haired person look twenty years younger.
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