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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1918

Page

3

Iowa teachers blamed for war card index failures

Adjutant General criticizes Iowa teachers for not volunteering as clerical help for local exemption boards. Only five boards report complete occupational card indices. Waterloo shows effort from Waterloo Business College students, while teachers largely abstain. A circular letter from the marshal general urges duty, and notices request cards for colored registrants. A Waterloo registrant reports from France as somewhere in France.

Iowa Adjutant General War Department Waterloo Waterloo Business College Guy E. Logan Board France Prentiss Arthur Cogswell James Z. Linville D. IL Shillinglaw Y. M. CG

First Presbyterian Sunday School Closes Year Strong

The annual banquet celebrated the most successful year in the church’s Sunday School history with reports of better spiritual, financial and membership conditions. A $100 year-end balance was reported. officers elected include J. D. Liffring as superintendent and Miss Ada Young as primary superintendent, among others. the service flag shows 32 stars for boys in the army and navy.

First Presbyterian Sunday School Treasury J. D. Liffring F. T. Bentley Charles Bentz W. W. McFarlane Ada Young Cecil Scott J. W. Weatherill C. M. Allen Marian Egan Army Navy James Black Edwin Hickle Ritter George Mendy R. Macariners

Jews Donate to Help Home Folks in Waterloo Campaign

A campaign among Waterloo Jews to raise funds for Hebrew war sufferers has collected 6 to date. Committee members Jacob Cohn B Schultz S. W. ch A Kaplan Jake Tabach Levy will direct the effort soliciting every Jew in the city. About 6 persons have contributed so far.

Waterloo Jacob Cohn B. Schultz SW. Ch. A. Kaplan Jake Tabach Levy Inerloo

Mrs de Saulles Granted Guardian Of Her Son

New York March 12 Mrs Blanca Erraziz de Saulles acquitted of murdering her former husband John L. de Saulles is now legal guardian of their son Jack. Surrogate Fowler’s decree ends a legal contest with relatives over custody and places the boy under a guardian trust company for his property.

New York Blanca Erraziz de Saulles Hush John L. de Savile Yale Matie Jack Rior de Saulles

Dairy officials meet in Chicago to ease milk price dispute

IV. E. Lamb head of the dairy bureau of the federal food administration held a conference in Chicago today with milk condensers and predictors to settle price differences. So far the dispute has not affected the city’s milk supply.

Chicago IV. E. Lamb Hiead Dairy Bureau Federal Food Administration

Big Drive to Repel Invasion of Cholera in Hogs

Federal inspectors in Iowa gather in northeastern district led by Dr. J B Koen to map a spring campaign against hog cholera. Dr. Tayler and Dr. Bayler oversee plans for fortifying farmers, with experts from Water loo Iowa Pal Maquoke and others. Action focuses on isolation vaccination and quarantine to cut losses and protect pork industry. The meeting notes ongoing outbreaks this winter and anticipated increases as weather warms.

J. 8. Koen Iowa Tr. M. Bayler Courthay Tayler R. E. Christopher Waterloo Bayler Hlm. Keladner Charles City J. R. Briggs O. M.yer McGregor Br. Or. Q. Mosey Maquoke Alnte

Food Conservation Talk at Cedar Falls Presbyterian

W F Parrott county food administrator and his wife spoke on Food Conservation to Cedar Falls women at the Presbyterian church. Parrott read a Des Moines captain’s letter praising his mother as his pal, underscoring sacrifice at home alongside war service. Mrs Frances Parrott joined in urging wartime recipes and duty.

W. F. Parrott

Dr Williams Pink Pills for Rheumatism Exposed

An advertisement extols Dr Williams Pink Pills for Rheumatism as a blood boosting remedy. It claims thinning blood worsens rheumatic attacks, praises the pills for enriching blood and strengthening organs, and cites a Pawtucket resident Mr B Jarvis who reports long term relief after use. The copy notes broad availability, price 50 cents a box, six for $2.50, and a free booklet offer.

Pawtucket Williams Willams Dr. Willams Dr. Williams Dr. Williams Mercine Co Schenactady N.Y

War relief shop reports boosts in Red Cross output

The Red Cross shop finished 11 848 articles last week under war relief manager Mrs. F C Platt. Reports show 2 456 surgical dressings and 63 hospital garments, with linen, knitted items, and donations adding to the total. Auxiliary groups contributed 3 877 articles while central division supplies knitted wear reaching 165 877 40 items in total.

Red Cross F.C. Platt C. N. Shane C. Kr. Wightey E. T. Alford F. W. Friend J. F. Simpson Louis Frank Naven Bridge Club Martha Bedford W. W. Kauffer Charles H. Davis Evangelical Lutheran Aid Society Ellis Robb FW. Powers KE. Duke Naven Kted Cross Ims Robb Diylaton

McGovern Withdraws From Wisconsin Senate Race

Milwaukee March 12 Franci E McGovern withdraws from the Republican primary race for United States senator on March 19 and joins Irvine J Learoyd in backing Lenroot. He cites Victor Berger’s indictment as removing Berger from contention and says the field should be narrowed to one candidate per side to unite loyal Americanism.

Milwaukee Wis Pormer Franci £. McGovern Repub-ican United States Irvine J. Learvot McGovern Victor L. Berger Berger Ist McCovern Thompson LaFollette Tcket Lenroot Mr. McGovern

John A. Cousins 81 Dies Suddenly in New Hartford

John A. Cousins a former Klute representative and noted oldest native Iowan died suddenly about 10 a m in a local New Hartford business house after visiting shops. Born April 1837 in the Wisconsin Territory, he lived in Dubuque County, moved to Grundy and New Hartford, ran hardware lumber and implements for 25 years, organized banks, and served as representative in 1908. Survived by widow Rebecca and daughter Mrs J G Evans.

New Hartford John A. Cousins Klute Nubuque Logend Epworth Seminary Rebecca Palmer J. G. Evans Cousins Grundy County New Yortford New

Republican politician with two terms noted in history

Washington March 12 large posters urge farmers to submit farm labor needs for the coming season via rural routes postmasters or county farm agents. The mail service allocates about 100000 agents including 95000 rural carriers and 2000 farm agents to collect labor requests and connect workers with opportunities.

Washington, D.C Department of Labor Department

Johnson says military drills for baseball players will be dropped

Chicago March 12 President Johnson announced that military training for American League players will be dropped this season. He said army authorities reported drills last season boosted recruiting, and with the draft under way there is no longer a need for the program.

Chicago Johnson

Negotiations Under Way For Waugh Allison Bout

Negotiations are in progress for a ey round fight between Bobby Waugh and Neal Allison with contracts likely to be signed. Waugh fights in Canada Thursday night and if matched with Waugh will return home immediately. Waugh and Allison previously met in Texas with Waugh winning by a wide margin.

Bobby Waugh Neal Allison Atson Canada Waugh Allison Texas

Honest Openson clash over remarks at hotel unit

Bell staff defended a German praise incident as honest opinion after an employee who spoke highly of Germany was hit by swings from coworkers. The manager terminated the employee who caused the disturbance, citing no harm intended. Wang Miller.

Bell Boys Germany

Strength and How to Gain It Boosting nerves for overall power

The article argues true strength comes from strong nerves and endurance. It promotes nitro phosphate tablets from Hansen Henderson Drug Co as a remedy to revitalize exhausted nerves and improve vitality, advising one tablet with meals for those feeling weak or fatigued.

Hansen Hansen, Henderson Drug Co

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