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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1918
Page
13
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Nonmembers for city office were selected at a Cedar Heights caucus. Mayor William Galloway, Clerk Frank T. Bentley, Treasurer Fred W. Thomas, and councilmen W F Parrat J W Slaughter F C Kelley F N Litterell A T Morehouse were named. A motion backed Whitney road paving from Waterloo to Cedar Falls with federal aid. a committee was formed to secure donations. Castile Hill residents planned a mass meeting tonight to discuss paving. Federal aid funds ≈45,000 with county matching up to 100,000 for road projects linking population centers.
Four men including John Crippin of Waterloo and Herman Nelson of a nearby farm pleaded guilty to illegal transportation of liquor. Each man was fined 100 dollars plus costs after arraignment before Justice J. T. Napp. The group, arrested last night, showed confusion over distinctions between bootlegging and illegal transportation. Nilson complained about the state of liquor laws and planned to marry soon, with travel to Chicago to stock up.
Louisville, March 5. Unification of the northern and southern branches of the Methodist church, totaling about 7,000,000 members, is practically certain within six years per Rev. Frank M. Thomas after two weeks in Savannah as secretary of the joint commission. A session in St. Louis April 19 will refine tentative proposals and lay groundwork for a world church with unified general conferences and regional bodies. Charles Hiplan was fined $100 for illegal liquor transport after arrest following the cutover of an IC train Saturday night. two suitcases found in his possession were confiscated. We trim your hats free when you ins your hat and trimming at 7 Elin street. We dye hats. Store open evenings.
Ground floor building for glasses in Buchanan later moved to Michigan training grounds. Mrs Wham Wilson and son Channing return from extended visit in Clino. J B Hall moved to Presbyterian hospital for treatment. Fifty seven instruments filed for record with Miss Jennifer Bird. Two acres in Cedar Falls township sold for 2100 dollars to T E Clark from Frank W Dann. A Medler of Saxon street involved in a disorderly house incident. A Hike rumor and a food item mention. Mrs Jester and Mrs Jerome Chak depart for Idaho to May 1 then Huston ranch near Daniel Wyoming. Mrs A B Lawton leaves for Montreal to see her ill mother, accompanied by husband to Chicago. Glen C Briggs of 607th Aero squadron, Fort Wayne, Mich., on 10 day furlough. enlisted August, sent to Kelly Field. County board approves rent for state employment bureau office at Lafayette building. City directory features naval enlistment history and home addresses. Smallpox reports at four east Fourth Street addresses and Quincy Street, plus Ruth Reusch on South Street.
W M Brashear, formerly with the United States immigration department in St Louis as an inspector, has been named federal jail inspector in a move announced today.
A new free employment bureau will be established in Waterloo this week. Earlier notes named Herbert F. Barnes of Detroit as a candidate for the post, but Mr. Barnes was assigned to a bureau closing in Sioux City.
Washington D C attorney session of the Federal trade commission inquiry heard Chairman Colyer say the price set for April 1 would be fair and not predictive of future costs. Walter Meigs, a New York wood pulp operator, testified that costs for all operations rise as pulp is prepared for market, supporting manufacturers in arguing price increases are necessary.
Chicago March 5 thousands of cases of mysterious illness puzzled physicians may stem from corn meal made from frosted soft corn Dr John D Robertson health commissioner says he has informed the state food administration and will feed rabbits and pupates to prove the theory None of the cases proved fatal according to the health department
Fairfield authorities hunt for definitive crew to cause a March blaze at Turner Wagon Works. Loss estimated at 50,000 dollars. Incendiarism suspected after the shop received war orders from the United States government. Officials fear an enemy alien may be involved, though evidence is lacking.
London reports Sir Eric Geddes, first lord of the admiralty, said allies push ship production but expect a considerable delay before results. He noted European naval forces would soon be augmented by Brazilian warships as part of Allied efforts.
Secretary McAdoo met with the senate banking committee and administration leaders to ease opposition to the war finance corporation bill. He stressed the need to fund war industries with millions in obligations as the money market is largely government controlled. No firm agreement emerged, though some opposition was reportedly alleviated.
Chicago story of John A. Boans of Arkansas City Kansas who faced exemption board classing, told to move to war duty after his wife sued for divorce and his dependency was removed. Boans requested immediate deployment and was accommodated, stating his desire to go to war as soon as possible.
A playful dialogue fragment shows Cholly asking if it is too early for IT and Ethel responding sweetly that they were just bagging without him, suggesting a light domestic moment captured in Life.
The sheriff arrested a local merchant on a charge of illegal cigarette sales to a minor. About 200 packages of cigarettes were recovered.
A new organization named the Waterloo Factory Employees Protective Association was formed at the YMCA last night. Franklin D. Platt presided as officers were elected including President Frank Moore, Secretary J. O. Heald, Auditor at Waterloo Cys engine, and Treasurer R. W. Dennison. A further meeting is set for Friday at the city YMCA with aims to suppress disloyal talk and bar enemy sympathizers from employment, with rules to be adopted and speakers listed.
Chicago March letters reveal A B de Riois ex-president of the American National Livestock Association shifting from opposing packers to supporting them. The correspondence, cited in the federal trade commission inquiry led by Francis J. Llewellyn, covers bank accommodations and fundraising appeals for the Denver Boy Scouts and outlines views on the packing industry.
Federal Judge Samuel Alschuler will consider the Packers wage dispute after final arguments tonight. The hearing began February 41 and nearly 200 witnesses testified. A mass of statistics and documentary evidence has been submitted for the arbitrator’s review. Much of today’s session covered opposing counsel’s final points.
Vermont’s municipal suffrage, granted last year, is watched in city and town elections across the state. Prohibition advocates hoped women would push dry results, but suffrage leaders say there was no concerted effort to sway the liquor vote.
Des Moines March 5 funeral services for Col William H Couch aviation instructor at Junke Obharies La will be held tomorrow at St Ambrose cathedral at 10 am with military honors. A detachment from Camp Dodge will participate. He died from injuries after his plane fell 154 feet. Retail Merchants to meet at Commercial Club rooms Thursday evening with talks on food conservation by George F Lickly and others.
In a Feb 27 ceremony at the home of the bride's parents Miss Mater became the bride of Davie Noelting. Rev Mer Caweltt officiated as relatives and witnesses attended. The bride, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Mater, worked in local rural schools before serving as portmistress here. The groom, son of Fred Nocking, grew up on a nearby farm and both plan to continue their service in the community and to assist family farms while officiants visit relatives in Missouri and elsewhere.
Andrew Osman aged 65 died at 1 15 p m at 15 Wellington street weet after six months of cancer treatment. Survived by one sister and a long Hudson resident. body to O Keefe Towne mortuary for burial at E Hudson. Funeral for Mrs Fanny Logan Hinds set for Wednesday at 2 p m at 114 Sixth Street West private. Rev C J Asking to officiate. Viewing at Petersens Bros chapel. Mary A Watson funeral Thursday at Reinbeck Presbyterian church at 10 30 a m with viewing at Petersens Bros chapel.
A writer notes that calm individuals may be misread as crazy and offers self belief as strength. It discusses foot care for burning toes with hot soda water, a poultice, and wrapping, plus crochet and memory-album tips to guide beginners and preserve improvements for gifts.
Bernard M. Baruch of New York was appointed chairman of the War Industries Board. President Wilson announced the appointment and a reorganized board of 20 members to better coordinate war industry efforts. Daniel Willard, president of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, who had resigned, was named to a position in the reorganization.
A portrait of John Wesley by George Rommer, 30 by 24 inches with frame, is now owned by an art collector in Philadelphia. The artist charged 40 pounds for the piece, noted as one of his finest works. Insects sometimes crawl into the ear causing pain. recommended care involves olive oil, warm water and careful handling with soaked cotton to ease removal.
Rucalan Floors mentions the Guest Moora seen in Russian bonsex and notes tropical woods are used for high grades while fir and pine are avoided due to dust and dirt. Pitch pine may shrink after seasoning, and Russian floors are praised for extraordinary beauty in mosaic wood work. Look today for the Want pasa.
A community farewell party was hosted at a church in honor of a departing professor. Relatives mourn the death of the Madden family’s youngest daughter from Boner town. A large crowd attended a weeklong home gathering at Mr. and Mrs. Archie Gary’s and a later gathering at Lee Alnock’s. Elmer Tucker and family plan to move to Patterson, Texas. Red Cross event in Plum Creek district raised $62.41. Belle Alcock earns praise for church benevolence efforts. Mrs. John Ambrose hosted her son’s eighth birthday with games and dinner. Word comes of the death of Mrs. G Beaver formerly Lyle Henry of this place, now in Ordway, Colorado, on February 13.
Mrs B S Brown returned from a Deming visit to see her son Sergeant HB Brown and Mrs D Ludwig came home from a visit with her husband's relatives in Netwein. The Hartman farm sale Tuesday drew a good crowd and favorable prices. A neighbors farewell gathering was held for Ehlopenetse and others. Red Cross met Friday with plans for new bags and a smelt-like fair to aid veterans. Social at the schoolhouse Friday the 22nd netted Junior Red Cross about $14. Helen Anderson of Mason Clere visited friends. A French inventor claims a battery that yields seven times the usual current by heating contents to boiling.
London reports delayed news that the British embassy staff to Petrograd has arrived at Helsingfors. The British French and Italian embassies formerly in Petrograd are now at Melaingfors, while two hundred and fifty other international nationals, including some Americans, are at Abo on Finland’s western coast. They are advised to try entering Finnish controlled territory as Sweden moves toward neutrality.
In Muscatine the municipal election kept Mayor Robert McNutt, Republican, in office. His opponent was Socialist Joseph Miller who opposed a municipal coal yard and voted against displaying the American flag from the new city hall. The Socialist gain occurred only in the Fourth Ward, a largely German district, where their candidate won a council seat.
The state supreme court sustained the Des Moines school board action expelling certain West High School fraternity students. The court refused to issue a mandatory order to restore the pupils’ eligibility for admission to the schools.
Railroad timetable snippet lists Dubuque, Chicago, and Twin Cities routes. Notes express and local trains between Dubuque, Chicago, Fort Dodge, Sioux City, Albert Lea, and Waterloo with departure times, freight details, and a scientific aside on stone fall time.
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