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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1918

Page

7

White Guard Victorious in Finland Report

Stockholm dispatch states Helsingfors quiet but fighting continues elsewhere in Finland. White Guard upholds government and scores successes in Kemi Ule borg Kajanailmola and St Michel, disarming Red Guard. Red Guard losses near Kasmere station total 87 killed and 127 injured. White Guard lost eight killed and one wounded.

Stockholm Helsingfors Finland White Guard Kemi Ulenborg Kajanailmola St. Michel Red Guard Kasmere London Petrograd Daily News Vasa Copenhagen Mannerbolm Protection Corps the | Guard Aine and Anarchy Abo Viborg Sweden Manner Social Democratic Scandinavia Russia Red Guards Chicago Edwin Bjerkman New York Committee On Public Information Bjorkman

Smith shipmate James Marcie hailed for rescue at sea

Washington January 31 Secretary Daniels commended Ship's Cook James Marcie for bravery in saving Chief Quartermaster Robertson swept overboard during a heavy gale from the U S S 5 Smith December 17. Marcie seized a line and jumped into the icy water with Lieutenant Richard Connolly aiding to haul them aboard. Robertson exhausted by cold could not help himself before rescue.

Washington, D. C Daniels James Marcie Quartermaster Robertson U. S Smith Robertson Richard L. Connolly Marcion Livres Philadelphia Lieut Connolly Waukegan, di

Record Cold January Tops Previous Frigid Years

A January with 19 days at or below zero, the coldest day this month at 27 below, and only three days milder than 0. The warmest day reached 37 above on the 2nd, with 7.3 inches of snowfall. The data, from Ralph Slippy and M L Newton records, notes a rare persistently frigid month and historic comparisons back to 1915.

Ralph B. Shppy M. L. Newton Waterloo

Waffles Recipe by Mrs Torpey Promotes Low Egg Use

A recipe from Mrs Thomas Torpey of 726 Independence Avenue describes making 36 waffles with minimal eggs. Ingredients include one egg one tablespoon drippings one tablespoon sugar one level tablespoon soda two cups soured milk or buttermilk one teaspoon salt and one and a half cups flour. Each waffle uses a level tablespoonful batter and cooks two minutes per side on a very hot pan.

Thomas Torpey Independence Avenue

Victory Cracker and Liberty Cookie to Be Marketed Soon

Cincinnati officials report the biscuit and cracker manufacturers association, under national food administration guidance, will cut wheat flour use by 30 percent in crackers starting February 1. They will produce a wheatless Victory cracker and a sweet Liberty cookie, with nationwide advertising planned.

Victory Cincinnati National Food Administration Biscuit and Cracker Manufacturers' Association

Big Boats Sunk by Ohio Ice Gorge

Cincinnati Ohio January 31 The Ohio river ice gorge broke again during the night sinking three large steamers while many smaller vessels were washed downstream. River men forecast another gorge as colder weather returns. Memphis Tennessee January 31 Reports from Richardson's Landing indicate the Mississippi ice gorge remains stationary with piles up to 25 feet and 53 river craft passed at Hickman Kentucky yesterday.

Cincinnati Ohio River Fci Memphis Tenn Richardson's Landing Hickman

New Owenbach Hotel Articles Filed

Owners of the former Irving house incorporated and filed articles for the Owenbach hotel yesterday. Authorized capital is $25,000 with C. E. Owens serving as president and treasurer and Max Auerbach as vice president and secretary.

Owenbach Hotel Irving House C. E. Owens Max Auerbach

Bolsheviks Organize Military For Workmen Soldiers

Petrograd January 31 official Bolshevik statement says a new workmen and peasants army will support social order in Europe. A decree creates an all Russian collegium to guide the red army with four representatives from war commissariat and general staff, and 20 million rubles from the war fund are set aside for organization, to be returned later.

Petrograd Europe London Red Army Russian Council’s Republic War Commissariat Red Guards Pravda Roumania Bessarabia Ukraine Bachmatsch Kiev Rada U Glatm Kertch Theodosia Yalta Crimea Dutoff Orenburg Kaledines Daily Express

Army Storehouses Looted in Chicago

Chicago authorities announce three large army storehouses opened yesterday with 500000 square feet each to stock supplies. Additional warehouses of equal size authorized by Ven Goethals will be built as majol material becomes available to ease eastward shortages amid railroad delays. Fred Stuckenberg heads public service reserve recruitment at 324 1 2 Fourth street east to enroll citizens for employment aiding the nation.

Chicago Ven. Goethals Fred Stuckenberg United States Public Service Reserve Fourth Street Public Service United States Department of Labor

Green Stockings delights at Little Theatre last night

A three act comedy presented by the Community Drama league held last night at the Little Theatre. Celia Faraday portrayed by Mrs J E Keefe provoked the drama with imagined lover Col Smith while engaged to Robert Turver played by Lawton Lamb. Cast praised for lively performances and direction by Carl Glick.

Community Drama League Little Theatre Celia Faraday J. E.keefe Madge Rockingham W. H Stewart Lady Trenchard Vera Rock Phyllis Dorothy Scales Robert Turver Lawton Lamb Celia Col. Smith Ida E. H. Voorhees America C. L. Chambers Miss Cella Mussell O. Lamson Admiral Grice Carleton Walker Pressey Frank Clarence Weick Martin the Butler A. M. Sorenson William Paraday Carl Glick M. Scane Edith Wyant Patli Lindner Leslie Lewis Jean Riehle J. E. Fidenour Green Stockings Robert Parrott League

Social club gatherings and weddings in Devon Ia and nearby

Mrs Wiltsie entertained six Tolly members with Miss Viola Ellis as guest. Mrs Maynard joined the F H B Maynard club at Mrs G F Brown’s home. Mrs Dougherty hosted W C L C club with Mines Ross and McGuire receiving favors. St Francis circle met at Mrs John Brennan’s home with multiple guests. Campbell and Samuelle wed at the bride’s home and visit relatives in Iowa before heading to New York. Red Cross auxiliary planned at a Mrs Rouight fool event with a future regular meeting.

Tolly Les Wiltsie Viola Ellis FH. B. Maynard F. F. F. Club G. F. Brown Dougherty W. C. L. C. Club Mines Ross McGuire St. Francis Circle John Brennan Simes M. Frost M. Brennan Ellen Keegan Freedman Margaret Keegan

Church Socials and Meeting Notices

Among the churches Walnut Street Baptist-Lend a Hand class met with Miss Dora Axtell for business. 15 present. St Pauls M B Class Seven hosted a bob sled party at St Pauls FB church with Lewis Stearns. picnic supper at Stearnes home afterward. First Evangelicals annual meeting at 7:30 today with reports and trustee elections. St Marys Cecelian rectory to host a card party for members and friends tonight in the auditorium.

Walnut Street Baptist Iiand Dora Axtell Leite Cowlishay Ruth Stoner St. Paul's M. B St. Paula M. FB Lewis Stearns Stearnes St. Mary's Cecelian Auditoriun

Rebels Capture Yochow, Strategic Key on Yangtze

Jan 31 dispatch from Hankow reports Yochow, the strategic key to the upper Yangtze, captured by southern revolutionists. The move is linked to Feng Kwo Chang's likely trip south to seek a compromise on restoring the old parliament as tensions rise toward a possible war. Feng Kwo Chang expected to reach Nanking today.

Peking Yochow Yang Tee Kiang Hankow Feng Kwo Chang Nanking

Cascarets Ad Promises Fresh Feel and Clean Bowels

An old advertisement touts Cascarets as a safe laxative for adults and children, claiming morning energy, clear heads, fresh breath, and rosy complexions after a 10 cent box. It emphasizes liver cleansing and gentle relief for bilious or constipated states without warning of side effects.

Two Soldiers Sell Places to Spies

Ohio Rainbow division privates William A. Gourley and Fred Hufford confessed after interrogation by War Department officers that they sold their Rainbow division postings to two German spies. Authorities believe the men intended to aid enemy agents, with Pershing authorities notified and Gourley and Hufford to be kept in custody for further inquiry.

Camip Sherman Dan Gemiman Rainbow Division Whtel Prange Nome Swanen Gourlay Lord Perahing Frances Muarriatta Wv. Ham 158Th Pershing Gourley Wufford Hufford Ohio

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