Becker Chap man post honors fallen Waterloo officers
The American Legion in Waterloo renames its post Becker-Chapman to honor first local officers to die in World War I. Flight Lieutenant Carl Chapman fell near Toul France on May 3 1918, the first American aviator killed in this county. Lieutenant Fred Becker died July 21 1918 leading a charge against German positions. New officers include Major George Weilein as commander, Howard Rouse as vice commander, Douglas Bragdon adjutant, Ralph Miller finance officer, Charles Laurié historian, and Larry Reed chaplain. Committees on membership budget and clubrooms will report next meeting February 13. A motion to push for returning bodies of expeditionary forces died for further study. Earlier, Irish comedians from the Majestic entertained the post.
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American Legion
Becker- Chapman
Carl Chapman
Toul
France
Fred Becker
Weilein
Becker-Chapman
George Weilein
Howard Rouse
Douglas Bragdon
Ralph Miller
Charles Laurié
Larry Reed
Decker-Chapman Post
Nerica
J Majestic
Majestic
Harry Reed
Reed
Dropsy Cure Offer From Dr Miles Promises Free Trial
Dr Miles promotes a free 3.75 trial dropsy treatment claiming 30 years as a leading specialist. The Grand Dropsy Treatment uses multiple remedies with a tonic and Paralaxa, promising swift relief and swelling reduction within days. Readers are urged to describe their case and request a booklet and two pound trial kit by writing Dr Franklin Miles at Elkhart Indiana.
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Franklin Miles
Dent
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Franklin’ St. Elkhart, Ind
Faces Acute Labor Shortage
Des Moines reports a booming claim that the United States suffers the greatest labor shortage in its history. State labor commissioner A. K. Currect told the Des Moines Trades and Labor Assembly banquet that skilled workers leaving the country threaten economic recovery and warned against policies that deter immigrant and foreign born workers.
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America
K. Currect
Currect
Des Moines Trades and Labor Assembly
United States
Two Sensations Marked Davis Arson Trial
In Oskaloosa Iowa January 29 two sensations marked the Davis arson trial. The defense rested after presenting witnesses arguing dementia from a 1912 accident and a guardian question. The state challenged insanity while probing why no guardian existed amid family concerns. Davis reportedly married six years ago.
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America
Oskaloosa. Ia
Tom Davis
Arson Reward Case Opens With Two Witnesses
The state examined two witnesses in rebuttal. Hidister Taylor of New Sharon and Sherii ls were involved with reward subscriptions. Taylor testified that convictions must be secured for two arson cases before any reward of 6400 dollars could be claimed. County Attorney O'Brien made the first plea for the state. The examination closed and court adjourned for the night. The case likely goes to the jury tomorrow.
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