Local Draft Call Draws From Black Hawk County Says 30 Men
Cedar Falls June 25 Thirty young men from Black Hawk County will respond to the draft call at 3 p m tomorrow at the city hall then depart Thursday at 7 a m for training at Camp Dodge The roster lists Hans Anderson Belle Fouche D William White Faribault Minn John Maldzahn Kingsbury S D and many others from Cedar Falls Waterloo La Porte City and surrounding towns The county exemption board notes there are over 300 men in Class 1 but expects not all will be called and July order 863 is anticipated.
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Kingsary
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le Porte City
Albert Edward Jensen
Third Street
Henry Carl Miller
Clay Street
Cédar Falls
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la Porte City
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Erayn Jones Schneider
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Red Cross Gifts Cheer Waterloo Chapter from Dewar
Dewar women presented Waterloo chapter of the Red Cross with a total gift of 541.37 in appreciation of its work. Funds include 894.39 from gifts and memberships to the desk at headquarters, plus various small contributions. Local events yielded money from shows, autographed quilts, a sale of space, and auctions. The chapter also honors time spent in workrooms with new time awards. George E. Shoemayer named to Waterworks Board. plumbing heater board appointments announced by Mayor Thompson.
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H.C. Thompson
J. W. Kraviel
Thompson
Jheater Win
J. H. Blethen
Sidney Smith
Messenger Boys Cash In For Red Cross Fund
Red Cross solicitors visited the Western Union telegraph office where messenger boys in uniform contributed cash to the fund. One boy urged teammates to join, and ten messengers stepped to the counter to provide donations.
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Red Cross
Western Union Telegraph Office
Harvest Starts in Southern South Dakota County
Sioux Falls S D June 25 Crop conditions in South Dakota remain ideal with small grains and corn thriving. Harvest of winter rye begins in the southern region this week, followed by barley about a week later. Spring wheat harvest could start by mid July in some districts. Alfalfa has been cut the first time and is abundant.
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Obituary of Miss Irene Bickert of Jesup Iowa
Miss Irene Bickert died June 12 1918 at age 20 in Iowa. Funeral services were held at St Athanasius church Jesup with high mass by Father Thomas Fitzgerald assisted by Fathers Horsfield and Kunkle. pallbearers and honorary pallbearers carried roses. burial followed in St Athanasius cemetery. She was born October 26 1897 in Jesup and taught in Buchanan county and Ackley before death.
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Esther Pint
Ida Demuth
Madeline Smith
Earl Haskins
John Demuth
Jay Fay
William Afitchell
Quince Walker
William Koch
Neilie Duggan
Helen Connally
Miss Bickert
St Mary's High School
Waterloo
Teachers’ College
Cedar Walls
Buchanan County
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Baltimore
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Camp
Wadsworth
Edward
Walter
May
Clara
Frank
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Paper boy romance fuels two hearts in wartime town
Edward Aiken befriends Cora Braithwaite, a war effort paper carrier, after he lends his gloves to a guard and later learns she is a Red Cross worker. Their budding connection grows despite social barriers as both juggle duties, secrecy, and the pull of love during wartime.
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California expert to speak at Iowa dairy congress
Cattle breeders in Iowa plan to form an organization to eradicate tuberculosis from dairy cattle during the Iowa State Dairy association convention held with the Dairy Cattle congress. California state veterinarian A. O'Banton is expected to address the group on tuberculosis eradication and discuss California dairy law and milk standards. E. S. Estes, the manager, is preparing the premium list as many top herds from across the country enter the event.
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Iowa State Dairy Association
Dairy Cattle Congress
A. O'Banton
California
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Congress
Chickens Use Calf as Mosquito Roost At Cedar Heights
W F Parrott owns a three month old heifer seen as a pet. Mosquitoes bother people and animals at Cedar Heights. The calf lies down each afternoon and evening as 25 to 30 chickens roost on her. The chickens then feast on the swarming mosquitoes.
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W. F. Parrott
Cedar Heights
THINGS THEATRICAL HERE AT HOME
Her Final Reckoning features Paulina Frederick as a tiger woman in a photoplay at Plaza theatre across Wednesday and Thursday. The Paris set story centers on Maria a Russian gypsy girl whose love affair with Prince Zilah drives her into trouble. It is touted as one of her most remarkable performances. Unclaimed Goods stars Vivian Martin, a Paramount star noted for vivacity and charm, widely admired in film circles.
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Sunday School Picnic Event in Dubuque
The seventh annual Sunday school picnic of Dubuque county schools was held in Dubuque Ia on Tuesday. The day began with a parade featuring over 1 590 participants, four bands and patriotic floats, then moved to Union Park for the afternoon program and entertainment amid a lively, community mood.
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