Unrest in Germany and Berlin General Strike Fails
Unrest among German workers continues as pan-Germans clash with nonmilitaristic groups and Emperor William warns of a serious year. Reichstag opposition blocks confidence in the government while Belgium questions loom. A planned Berlin general strike failed due to lack of central direction and limited worker action.
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Germany
Empire
William
Reichstag
Kaempf
von Hertling
Belgium
Berlin
Amsterdam
Final Revival Service Tonight by Dr. Riley
The three week evangelistic campaign conducted by Dr. W B Riley and nine local churches ends tonight with his final sermon titled A Threatened Famine Large crowds were expected and special preparations were made The revival featured choral singing under Harald Philpotts and an orchestra led by Mr Black Riley will accompany Philpotts to Minneapolis for further campaigns This afternoon Riley spoke on The Present World War and Bible Prophecy The ministers conference highlighted revival by power spiritual administration and the evangelistic use of meetings The afternoon session opened with devotional exercises and Dr Riley discussed the Fruits of the Perennial Revival
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W. B. Riley
Riley
Harald Philpotts
Black
Dr. Riley
Mr. Philpotts
Minneapolis
Jesus Christ
Walter Mayfield
H. E. Easley
Ir. M. K. W. Heicher
East High Service Flag Displays 72 Stars at Assembly
East High students gathered for a morning assembly as the Eradelphians literary society presented a service flag bearing 72 stars. Ernest Etckelbarg, president, read aloud the names of the students represented. Principal F J Miller accepted the flag. Pp E Ritz outlined the campaign for 1500 smileage books in Waterloo and urged student support.
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East High School
Eradelphians Literary Society
Stor
Ernest Etckelbarg
Howe
F. J. Miller
Pp. E. Ritz
Military Entertainment Council
Waterloo
Snow Delays Trains Reach East with Delays Reported
Snow delays rail traffic across Pennsylvania cause drifts and packed snow to slow arrivals from the west. Some trains faced eight to eighteen hour delays as conditions improved today in Philadelphia and surrounding areas.
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Philadelphia
Temperatures and figures from January statistics
Readable lines show temperature estimates and scattered numbers from January data supplied by Buchanan Optical Co. The fragment lists midnight and noon values, ranges like 4 to 8, and various year references such as 1911 1912 1915 1916, with inconsistent digits. The source is a partial OCR of a historical weather segment.
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Buchanan Optical Co
City In Brief Items From Local News
O Barton weakens after four weeks of critical illness. Don G Wright travels to Cedar Rapids for four days of Masonic consistory work. J Clark McKee enters Oakdale sanitarium for tuberculosis. Security Trust & Savings files foreclosure suit against Luchla and Edwin Lusham for 519.12. Harold McCarthy stationed at Camp Green Seaf Ga. Irene Lang, daughter of Rev B J Lang, recovering well after appendectomy. Hugh G Van Palt to California for two weeks of business, stops in Denver to meet Mrs Van Pelt. F L Northey returns from Chicago after chairing refrigeration war board meeting. L G Adams improves after hemorrhage. Cora Johnson seeks divorce from Wilbur Johnson. injunction protects her home. Tom Morris notes ex-officer Orcutt in Long Beach photo dated Jan 1. Rev W H Rogers addresses LC shops. Harold Puilpotts leads singing at Walnut Street Baptist evangelistic services. Green Stockings Community theatre ad promotes shows with seats selling.
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J. Clark McKee
Jefferson Street
Oakdale
Security Trust & Savings Bank
Cedar Falls
Luchla
Edwin Lusham
Hugh G. van .Palt
California
Denver
Colo
van Pelt
F. L. Northey
Chicago
American Refrigeration and Manufacturing Association
Mr. Northey
War Board
L. G. Adams
Walnut Street
Adams
Cora Johnson
Wilbur Johnson
Boone
Bluff Street
Tom Morris
City Police
Charles Orcutt
Force
Long Beach
Cal
Orcutt
W. H. Rogers
Burton Avenue Baptist Church
Harold Puilpotts
Walnut Street Baptist Church
A. B E. Heald
Railway Y. 4
Green Stockings
Recruit Boys Into Farm Arm For War Effort
The Boys Working reserve opens enrollment to boys 16 to 21 to spend vacations in productive farm or other work. C W Kline directs in east schools with emphasis on non employed youths, enrollment Feb 25 to March 2, parental consent required. Bronze button reward after season’s work. March may see a preliminary class if enough enroll. A M Devos proposes shortening spring vacation to start work sooner.
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C. W. Kline
East Schools
Uncle Sam
A. M. Devos
Intelligence courses for men expand statewide
Through the YMCA report from Edwin Shortess courses for selective service men are rapidly forming across Iowa with classes in Charles City Mason City Marshalltown Newton Keokuk Washington Fairfield Fort Madison Manchester and Cedar Falls Tonight Skowgaard and his Metropolitan Company perform at First Methodist Church Reserved seats are $1.00 and general admission 50 cents in a season’s musical treat.
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Waterloo
Edwin Shortess
Charles City
Mason City
Marshalliown
Newton
Keokuk
Washington
Fairfield
Fort Madison
Manchester
Town Falls
Cedar Falls
Skowgaard
First
M.bh. Church
Mayor Law seeks reelection in March race
Three present councilmen will not seek reelection in March. Mayor W J Law will seek a second term. A close associate says Law’s administration has justified a continuation, citing a budget, purchasing department, police clerk, and plans for building code and garbage disposal. A meeting in city hall will outline a ticket, with likely reelection bids from Walter E Matthews, Fred Sporle, and Jos Rickert. Other incumbents from the council will not run. A labor meeting at Labor temple last night touched on city politics.
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Mr. Law
Bob Law
Lawicket
Walter E. Matthews
Fred Sporle
Abigail Adams Price List Reveals 1776 Living Costs
A historical note contrasts Abigail Adams' 1776 price list with modern costs, listing meat corn rye potatoes flour cereal cider cheese butter sugar and tea. The piece argues wartime scarcity and prudent consumption kept today’s prices lower while urging avoid waste and smart buying to sustain food supply.
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Abigail Adams
United States
Abigail
America
Livestock Men Plan Petition Delegation to President
Denver leaders of the National Livestock association announce a delegation to present a memorial to President Wilson. T W Tomlinson said the delegation will deliver the resolution drafted at Salt Lake City about February 6. The text of the resolution remains private.
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Denver
Colo
TL Pryor
San Antonio
Tex
T. W. Tomlinson
D. GB. Heard
Phoeni
E. J. Burke
Omaha
Neb
Wilson
National Livestock Association
Salt Lake City
Tomlinson
Society News Notes Highlights Local Club Events
Society notes list numerous local groups and meetings. Mrs C F Grown leads Pond Lily Crochet, Mrs Ale vert Storm heads St Pyaneigehela, Mrs John Brennan oversees Tuchobatches class, and Mrs George Univeliant appears among gatherings. Several clubs cancel or adjust due to measles while others plan thimble bees, sleigh ride socials, and church activities. A Cedar Falls club suspends meeting. YWCA hosts a sleigh ride for factory workers with Miss Melen Larkin inviting attendees from industrial centers. Marriages noted include Catherine Mueller and B T Potter, and Gus W Reupke with Linda Warner in Rock Island.
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C.F. Grown
Alevert Storm
St. Pyaneigehela
John Brennan
George
Jolly Six
Lee Wiltee
Dousherty
Treatment of Neurasthenia by Williams Pink Pills
An advertisement describes neurasthenia as nervous exhaustion caused by overwork and stress. It cites nutrition for nerve cells and endorses Dr Williams Pink Pills with a testimonial from Alvira Preeman of Albion New York who recovered after two years post typhoid. Free health booklets offered by Williams Medicine Co. Schenectady NY.
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Alvira Preeman
R. F
Albion XN. Y
Local Red Cross Seeks Old Linen Donations
Local Red Cross chapter asks households to donate used linen and cloth items for washcloths and baby blankets. Reports detail membership growth, dressings, and layette efforts with contributions from clubs and schools, plus ongoing sewing and distribution work across the city.
Courier patterns and fashion department order coupon
The Evening Courier in Waterloo offers up-to-date courier patterns with design and seam allowances. Enclose 10 cents per pattern and send to the Fashion Department. orders are filled promptly and should reach recipients within ten days after sending in the order.
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Fashion Department
Waterloo
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Don G. Wright
Cedar, Rapids
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Harold
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Camp Green Seaf, Ga
Irene Lang
B. J. Lang
Presbyterian Hospital
Dicky
Councilnen
W. J. Law
Aoman
Ww. R. Law
Society News Notes
Vtree Shokefrele
Ned Times
Commercial Street
QO. O. i. Hall
Odd Fellows and Friends
Cedar Heights
Lincoln Circle
G. A
George DeWald Whiraday
Weathers
WV. U
H.W. Weatherwax
M. B
Red Cross
W. CG. A
Young Women’s Christian Association
Melen Larkin
Ure
Grant
Chester Gadwallader
Bowman Empire
Chamberlain
War Department
Potter-Muellen
Catherine Mueller
Waverly
B. T. Potter
Oelwein
EB. J. Lang
Mr. Lang
First Baptist
W. B. Small
Dorcas Society
Meupke-Warnen
Gus WU
Reupke
Linda Warner
Rock Island
Warerloy Charter
Tt Cross
Elusa
CN. Shane
J. T. Alford
TW. K Blehmey
FLBL
W. W. Miller
Eveh
Willam Robinson
Altec St
Efcort
Bob Miller
Ftoy McComb
Ben Howies
Paul Otto
Junior Red Cross
Lowell
Emerson
van Daats
Central School
Davetter
RAIAG
Kohl’s
East Fourth Street
Goodyear
Exael Siza
Waterloo Evening Courier
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