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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1918

Page

6

Harden Blames Peace Failure On The Raider

London reports Maximilian Tiarden’s Die Zukunft review of Wilson and Lloyd George speeches. Harden accuses Germany of steering Austria Hungary into war and says Brest Litovsk could have yielded peace if not for German conquest demands. He urges treaty sanctity armament reduction and self determination.

London Maximilian Tiarden Die Zukunft Wilson Premiser Lloyd George Germany Austria Herr Harden Austria-Hungary Brest Litovsk Prack Lig Alsaceé-Lorraine

Yankee Airmen Train in Italy

American aviators in Southern Italy train under Italian officers since late September. Despite frequent crashes, only minor injuries occur. A standout tale features Harry Harris of California getting lost for days, landing in a village square and being fed before returning to camp. Green Stockings community theatre ad closes the piece.

Italy Harry Harris California Apennines Austria Adriatic

Special effort to increase Knights of Pythias membership

Helmet lodge No.9 marks its fifth anniversary on February 19 with an initiation of a large candidate class. W. W. Osborn, special deputy grand chancellor from Sioux City, attends Waterloo to push membership. He will remain until the class is initiated and will recruit from prospects supplied by the local order. Osborn recently formed 61 members at Charles City in six weeks and 59 at Burlington in the prior six weeks.

Helmet Lodge No.9 Knights of Pyrthias Lodge Waterloo W. W Osborn Sioux City Osborn Charles City Burlington

McKinley Carnation League urges flag in lieu of flowers

In Columbus Ohio Tan 2 with the seventy fifth birth anniversary of President William McKinley tomorrow the McKinley Carnation League of America proposes replacing the carnations McKinley’s favorite flower with a small American flag to honor the occasion and deepen patriotic sentiment. Master painters will meet at F Michaels office tonight.

Columbus Tan Willam McKinley McKinley Carnation League of America McKinley League F. Michael's

Society Notes and Local Announcements

Society notes from Tuesday cover anniversaries dinners and club events at Memorial hall Entre Nous and Double Six clubs plus a surprise shower for Miss Esther Brusie and engagement news for Margaret Eighmey and Capt. R. K. Puffer. Also church thrift pledges reports, a hospital injury, a teamsters strike end, and a Log Cabin Farm sale notice.

Fire department responds to chimney fire alarm at residence

A single call to the John Smith home at 200 Lane street triggered a fire department check for a burning chimney. An insurance ad urges securing a policy with Iowa Manufacturers Fire Jasmanca Company of Waterloo, Rome office at 622 Commercial street, telephone 115.

John Smith Lane Street Iowa Manufacturers Fire Jasmanca Company Watorina Rome Commercial Street Telephone Advorticermant

Second Heatless Monday Still Wheels in Eagt

New York reports a second successive heatless Monday amid nationwide fuel restrictions. Industry cites incomplete exemptions, policing tight, and major exchanges closed. Banks and offices largely idle as cold weather sustains coal shortage fears. Chicago notes smoother transit and strict saloon rules as schools reopen after two weeks. Financial districts adhere to fuel administration dictates. only produce exchanges remain partly open.

New York Dun New York Stock Exchange Altho Consolidated Stock Exchange Nuns Smoot Chicago Schnettler Wall Street Frigin Wyall Street Financial District Federal Fuel Administration

New Regulations Now For Figtels And Cakes In Iowa

Sweeping conservation measures for hotels and dining places in Iowa take effect Wednesday Jan 30. Jatoh Levingston of Iowa Hotel and Restaurant Men's association said the food administrator J F Deems at Burlington announced limits including wheatless and meatless days and meals from Monday through Sunday with varying restrictions on meat and pork. The rules apply until further notice.

Iowa Jatoh Levingston Group Seven Iowa Hotel and Restaurant Men's Associaion J. F. Deems Burlington

Gorrell Delights Waterloo with One Night Show

Al Gorrell, longtime Waterloo favorite, drew a full house at the Waterloo theatre for a one night presentation of Putting It Over. A new company impressed patrons, replacing the former troupe, with talks of a protracted engagement to follow.

al. Gorrell Waterloo Gorrell

Jury hears case over farm beating damages claim

Seventy eight jurors were summoned, sixty seven appeared for district court work. Three were excused. The first jury case is on trial in Judge W. Mullan's division. Katie Bonn plainslie and Ralph E Brush are involved. Bonn claims damages for a beating she says occurred when she went to Brush's farm to recover stray stock.

W. Mullan Katie Bonn Plainslie Ralph E. Brush Brush

St Jacob's Liniment Promises Quick Pain Relief

A vintage advertisement touts St Jacob's Liniment as the quickest and safest relief for aches and stiffness. It claims instant relief for head to toe pain, urging a small bottle from the drug store and promising harmless skin contact with no burning sensations.

St. Jacob's

Births Reported In Various Townships And Cities

Birth announcements list several new additions including a daughter for Charles E. Brice of 127 Smith Street and a daughter for Tel F. Sermoles of 1015 Washington Street born January 23. John T. Siebel of Eagle Township reports a daughter January 11. Robert G. Hayes of Lester Township reports a daughter January 17. Leonard Hopes of 68 Mobile Street reports a son January 23. Charles Clement’s daughter born at Burlington Tan on January 22. Frank S. McMullan of Big Creek reports a son January 2. Robert H. McDowell of 12 Jefferson Avenue reports a son January 19.

Charles E. Brice Smith Street Tel F. Sermoles Washington Street John T. Siebel Eagie Township Robert G. Hayes Lester Township Leonard Hopes Mobile Street Charles Clement Burlington Tan Frank S. McCullan Big Creek Robert H. McDowell Jeferson Eivect

Psychological Tests for Enlisted Men in All Army Branches

Psychological tests for enlisted men across all army branches are being used to identify mental aptitude and placement. Major Robert McYarles reports that about 50,000 enlisted men and 6,000 officers have been examined, with findings indicating roughly 2 percent show serious neural development issues, while intelligence ratings aid leadership and assignment decisions. A military psychology school will be established at Fort Oxlethorpe, Georgia for about 60 trainees monthly, and Col Shaw notes these tests reflect established, not novel, methods.

Des Moines Camp Dodge Hodge Ds Todai Robert Mc Yaorles Gat. Gateos S Washington Medical Officers Training Fort Oxglethorpe Washington Carp Lee Shaw

Red Cross Bazar at Independence a Fine Success

Independence Iowa January 28 The Red Cross bazar hosted by the womens auxiliary drew strong crowds at the hall. Net receipts reached about 206 dollars as bidders paid high prices for many items. Auctions continued all day and evening with booths run by local organizations and a festive program including a dance each night. Notable address by Chas Verevault French army officer from Camp Dodge drew a fully packed crowd and many were turned away.

Aenendoice Tred Cross Bazar Ings AL Jaegers Corlis Alan Wise Hall Treut Chas. Vereevault Camp Dodge Lieut Petervault Hans

Physical Tests For Registrants Friday At Porterville

About 100 registrants are set for physical examinations Friday at the Porterville office. A drill of examinations will start at 9:00 a.m. and continue into the day. Those summoned who fail to appear Thursday will be examined next week or deemed unfit for service with deferment or dismissal as directed.

Phystecan Feliie Chase Yieu Porterfield Pee Hee Torati

Y W C A Seeks 7000 During the Year

The Y W C A announces a year budget goal of seven thousand dollars with 42000 to 25281 amounts anticipated from department funds and subscriptions to cover remaining needs. Mrs David Stevenson chairs the finance drive with Mrs Powers as general chairman and other officers named. The employment and training department plans a strong year as many women enter commercial work. last year 284 positions were filled and 190 remain under investigation.

Tha Y. WC AL Budget Can Paswa Venus David Stevenson Finance Campaigia Mes

Green Stockings at the Little Theatre Cast List

The Little Theatre presents Green Stockings Wednesday Thursday and Friday with a large cast including Admiral Grice Russell Tamron Mr Faratay A M Sorenson Cal ener Sith Dor CG La Chambers Jenry Sleale Pressy Franig James Raleign Carleton Walkers Robert Garver Lawton Lamb Martin Glance Weick Celia Waraday Mrs Jon KE O keefe Aunt Ida Mrs M Voorhees Madge Mrs W OH Stewart Evelyn Vernflock Mhylts Dorothy Seales. Reservations are at Schuneman s Fourth street west and Watsonen Hansen s stores.

Admiral Grice Russell Tamron Mr. Faratay A. M. Sorenson Calener Sith Dor CG. la Chambers Jenry Sleale Pressy Franig James Raleign Carleton Walkers Robert Garver Lawton Lamb Martin Glasence Weick Celia Waraday Jon KE. O'kKeefe Ida M. Voorhees Madge W. OH Stewart Evelyn Vernflock Mhylts Dorothy Seales Schuneman’s Fourth Street West Watnsen & Llansen's

Waild Chairmen Named for War Bond Organization

Ward chairmen named for a Waterloo war basis group to promote liberty bond and related movements. A meeting is set for Wednesday evening in Chamber of Commerce rooms to decide the organization name. Pastor Dr Charles R Bair votes leave of absence for five days weekly to attend Y M C A training at Camp Dodge.

Waterloo Liberty Bond Chamber of Gommerce M. Larrowman Louis Prank TI. M. Fheed C. A. Morris Charles R. Bair Grace M. . Church Y. A G. A Camp Dodge L. G. Park I. Cheever

Blood cleansing remedy claim for scrofula cure ad

An advertisement proclaims 5.5.5 as a time tested blood cleanser that removes scrofula traces and hereditary impurities. It promises renewed health, predicated on purifying the blood, and offers free medical advice from Swift Specific Co at H 118 Swift Laboratory, Atlanta Georgia.

Lyme Swift Sporoific Co Swift Laboratory iAllanta Georgia

Gosh All Hemlock! Mrs Beats All In Garden Produce Tale

A farmer reports a bountiful garden yield with half bushel tidies and many bushels of onions, potatoes, lettuce, strawberries, and other items. The housewife preserves items in jars while the family processes large quantities of radishes, greens, and beans, aiming for satisfactory storage and food supplies.

Tari

Mortuary notices for Fred Beckel and Melvin Sehuster

Fred Beckel died yesterday near Waterland after a long illness. He was 21 and known in Mt Varmont. Melvin Clyde Sehuster, 3-year-old son of Mr and Mrs Paul Sehuster of Charles City, died at Presbyterian Hospital after an operation. Body to O Keeffe Towne mortuary and shipped to Charles City.

Day Howard Second Street West John Lund St. Ansgar J. R. Allen Fred Beckel Fred Beckeb Camp Cody Pewiog John Hoeser Fourth Street Eael Mr. Neckel Waverly Woiam Becket Wu Farm Waterlan Mt. Varmont Melvin Clydis Sumustei Melvin Clyde Sehuster Paul FP. Sehuster Charles City Presbyterian Hospital Ashe O'Keefe & Towne Mortuary

Sixty Conversions At Waterloo Revival Series

War and religion dominated Waterloo gatherings as Kenyon supporters filled Waterloo theatre. Riley’s revival drew overflow crowds, with many attendees later joining at Walnut Street Baptist and Fleet Presbyterian churches. He preached on The Down Town Church and The Perennial Revival, urging constant revival. the series wraps with final services tomorrow night.

Waterloo Waterloo Theatre Riley Walnut Street Baptist Church Bensg Fleet Presbyterian Church Down Town

Truck Gardeners Meet on Early Potatoes in Cedar Falls

A meeting of truck gardeners will be held in the Commercial club rooms in Cedar Falls on Tuesday, January 29 at 7 30 p m. The discussion will focus on Early Potatoes and all interested persons are urged to attend.

Commercial Club Cedar Falls

Also Mentioned on This Page

Harden Wilson and Lloyd George Wehar U.S Mkinley League Grace Hoey Henry W. Savage W. R Memorial Hall Oscar Brown John Mullany Esther Brusie John Reidinger Spencer F. C. Sage Sirs. Sage Esther Smail Littie Misses Shafer Haddock Myers Pearl Ellis Jolly Six Club Ellis Clyde Hull Viola King’s Daughters First Brethren Church Sk. Stevenson W. R. Law Bighmacy Margaret Eighmey F. J. Eighmey R. K. Puffer Camp Grant Highmey Home Sacred Heart Central Christian First Congregational A. A. McCormick Lionel Heinz Mwe Hawkere Oil Company Privers Waverly Junction dHuckanan Dorothy Brisco Center Street WW. T. Waggoner Montreal Canada Jerome Sprague George Hansen Boone John Boeger Benit Lichly Philadelphia Oliver Chapman Wdith May St. Francis Hospital Carl Hammond Manly Rose Weltze Cambre Nellie Gambre Jacksonville, Ill Owens Home Broadway Street Edgar Holmes F. F. Knapp Black Hawk County Glenwood R. 77 Hill Central Life of Russell- Lamson Tawa J. C Dubuque W. F. Parrott Ames Town Forestry and Conservation Association New Life Institute 4Th St New York City Gorretle Audifngh Oureneso Red Cross Bazar Y.W.C.A Waild DR. Bair Lyon Scott's Scott’s Seat & Bowne Bloomfield Hamlin Leath Clement Pilex Des S Moines Low Galloway Omercy Oain Winnipeg Galloway-Messer Farms Kelley Maeger Segis Johanna Orms Nate Sesin Sohanns Ormady Briabi Eliirtan Foundation Haley Worm Pai Nellie Sealy Pontiac
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