Rains in China Relieve Famine Relief Speech Held
The Chinese Relief Committee arrives in Waterloo reporting that rain in northern China has saved two million people from famine. Lectures and fund drives were planned nationwide, with Prof. Pettus and Prof. Geil as speakers. Weather relief triggered celebrations and gratitude toward America for aid.
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China
Chines Relief Committee
Waterloo
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East
W. B. Pettus
Peking
William E. Geil
Yhou
Amoy University
Pettusi
Gu P.m
Washington
State Department
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Harding
White House
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Senate confirms all Shipping Board members
Washington D C June The nomination of Albert Lasker to chairman and all others named by President Harding for the Shipping Board were confirmed today by the Senate.
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Shipping Board
Washington
DE. C
Albert Lasker
Tlinots
Harding
Senate
Miss Anna M. Kistner Named Junior Vice Commander WRC
The Woman's Relief Corps elected Miss Anna M. Kistner of Waterloo as junior department vice president, a customary honor for the hostess corps. Kistner has long been active in WRC work in Iowa. Candidates for department chaplain include Mrs. Ella R. Coe Sac City Clara Hardinge Des Moines Julia Brace Algona and Emma Philips Mason City.
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Woman’s Relief Corps
Anna M. Kistner
Waterloo
W. RC
Miss Kistner
Iowa
Ella R. Coe
Sac City
Clara Hardinge
Des Moines
Julia Brace
Algona
Emma Philips
Mason City
Labor Board Ruling Sparks Rail Wage Debate
Chicago June 9 The railroad labor board abrogation of rules and working conditions under federal control fuels uncertainty in railway labor circles. Union and management leaders differ on the board's interpretation of the order, which takes effect July 1.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Railroad Labor Board
Independence Man Chosen Commander Sons of Veterans
At the final session Lieut. Gov. P. A. Barrows installed new officers for the Sons of Veterans: Division commander Don B. Donna Independence. Senior vice commander H. Ia. Crowell Waterloo. Junior vice commander W. E. Carpenter Iowa Falls. Secretary-treasurer F. M. Stull Waterloo. Camp Council Lewis A. Dilley Davenport Fred E. Carrier Independence L. S. Westgate Iowa Falls. Delegates to national convention C. P. Evans Iowa City F. M. Stull Waterloo Bert Childs Nevada. Cedar Rapids camp No. 2 won the parade flag for largest delegation. Resolutions paid tribute to Cassiaus A. Bryson division commander ending three years' service and praised F. M. Stull entering his fourth year as secretary treasurer. Gratitude extended to all division officers, Mrs. Laura E. Berger for organizing new camps, and to the G. W. A. and Waterloo for hospitality.
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Sons of Veterans
Liext
P. A. Barrows
Nebraska
Don B. Donna
Independence
H. Ia. Crowell
Waterloo
W. E. Carpenter
Iowa Falls
F. M. Stull
Lewis A. Dilley
Davenport
Fred E. Carrier
L.S. Westgate
C. P. Evans
Iowa City
Bert Childs
Nevada
Cedar Rapids
Cassiaus A. Bryson
Laura E. Berger
City of
Neighbor's Naughty Potato Bugs Invade Garden
A resident reports potato bugs from a neighboring lot overrunning her garden. Police consider legal action but city attorney suggests injunctions as the only known remedy.
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Sergt. Rechtfertig
Capt. Morris
W. R. French
Marriage Licenses Granted To Iowa Couples
Daniel Cosman of Storm Lake and Anna Kaumolatsos of Waterton join in marriage. Wallace Stewart and Lena Peterson of Reinbeck receive licenses along with Milo Betts of La Porte City and Reba Koehler of La Porte City.
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Daniel Cosman
Storm Lake
Anna Kaumolatsos
Waterton
Wallace Stewart
Reinbeck
Lena Peterson
Milo Betts
la Porte City
Reba Koehler
Ontario Mortuary Notes and Local Obituaries
Mortuary notices report Nell Gertrude Fisher dying of a paralytic stroke in Ontario California at her mother’s home. Burial planned in Ontario and she is survived by her mother and several Waterloo and Ontario sisters. Also noted is Mrs G H Myers death in Canton Ohio area with surviving relatives and children. W H Given funeral held in Des Moines. mobility details trace his railroad career and health decline. Other items include hospital and department acknowledgments involving Mrs Miller and Denison corps, plus tribute to Georgia Wade McClellan and Iowa department staff.
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Nell Gertrude Fisher
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W. W. Fisher
Ontario
Cal
Miss Fisher
Waterloo
East High School
Christ Episcopal Church
California
Episcopal Church
W. F. Parrott
Cedar Heights
R. S. Brown
Marion Crissman
Grace Nichols
Los Angeles
Former Presidents of W R C Elect Officers at Breakfast
The association of Women's Relief Corps elected officers this morning after the annual breakfast. Rae M. Hanchett Mitchell was named president, Mattie E. W. Council Bluffs vice president, Minnie Miller Maquoketa secretary. Mrs Minnie Miller received a purse of gold from her corps and a second gift from the Tenth district.
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Association of Women's Relief Corps
Rae M. Hanchett
Michell
Mattie E. W
Council Bluffs
Minnie Miller
Maquoketa
Dempsey to Fight Allison in Legion Card Tomorrow
Jos Dempsey prepares to face Neal Allison in a Duluth boxing card set for tomorrow night. Allison, renowned for his consistency and clever style, has piled up KO victories in recent months and arrives tonight.
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Jos Dempsey
Neal Allison
American Legion
Duluth
Minn
Allison
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W.R.C
Labor Board
G. H. Myers
Fowler Street
Stubenville
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W. H. Given
Iowa Railroad
Cedar Falls
Given
Minnesota
Rock Island
Mary Philpot
Miller
Jennie B. Jones
Denison
Ketcham
Willett
Tama
St. John
Riceville
Mills
Redfield
Harrington
Beaver
And
Beatty
Georgia Wade McClellan
Pugilistic Stars
the Courier
A. Geismar, Prop
Caps
Hole
A. Geismar
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