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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1918

Page

13

Kindergarten funds perilous in Cedar Falls amid deficit

Cedar Falls reports a $250 kindergarten deficit threatening to close four city wards schools. Private pledges gathered by citizens aim to keep the program running through year’s end, with most contributors offering $25 each. Nearby farmers report the worst roads in years, mud 16 inches deep, delaying drags and relief.

Cedar Falls Supreme Court H. B. Boies Kiddergarten Met A. B. Wilson New Hartford

Election Gives La Porte City School Board Trio

La Porte City March election produced William Brough and A A Robertson elected to three year terms as school directors while Roy Ashley becomes school treasurer for two years. Voter turnout was heavy with 201 ballots cast. William Tough led late, aided by a unified campaign.

la Porte City Echonl William Brough A. A. Reobertson Roy Ashley Wiliam Tough A. A. Robertson TLU Michards General Recret Ay Petherene B. Li A. HL Anderson Wagner Friends Ed. Me Thane Dakota EE. C. Bishop Ames Serden Iater HL Blanchaint Lucile Husman Margaret Burgess J. B. Lehman Miss Husman Mmes. Stebbins Shewers Lyle Fiefs Mines TL Ashley Traht Esher Hal Goodwin Klock Fred Lehman Lyle Harriet Rantley Ella Friedrickson Somerset G. E. King Farm King

Horton Maret 13 eventful week end for town

Horton residents report short visits and comings and goings. Horton Maret returns from Washington D C with plans for fur rallies and a four wheeled trip home. Miss Tessie Phillips travels to St Paul for her father s eye operation. Miss Chava Croyl closes winter term. Lola Wylam leaves Maple travel teaching for spring vacation. A party at the Strauser home. Emory prepares to rejoin training camp in Washington. George Ughin visits from Sioux Falls. A play The Tianan Star is set for RS W T society on March 15. Folks gather for a social and a Waterloo artillery event is noted.

Horton Maret Mery Strauser Washington, D. C Tessie Phillips St Paul Chava Croyl Lola Wylam TL Strauser Yoo Emory Washington George Ughin Sioux Falls RSW. T. Society Everyboise Uwobbs lin-Je Waterloo Artillery

Nashua Obituaries and Local News Briefs

Nashua reports the death of Mrs. A Adams at 64 after a sudden chest pain. Also noted are deaths of Mrs. Anthon Weis and Mr. Mabobbs, plus community updates on residents, farms, and family news from Nashua and Allison including new marriages, births, and local appointments.

Fairbank Notes from March Social and Military Visits

Fairbank reports a quiet Sunday with no Baptist services as Rev Curran of the Dubuque district visits town. Rolla King on 48 hour leave from Camp Jieden visits family. Camp Dodge reports fine conditions and strong officers. Mr and Mrs Furland move near Triumph. Mrs Furland’s Cedar Rapids mother visiting. Wm Necker and A Gallup family travel to Minneapolis and Tark Wee. Earle Schreack writes from France about weather and Paris fashion. Lewis Miller from Germania noted.

Wo. Kine Rolla Camp Dodge Furland Ced Tasm Cedar Rapids Wm. Necker Minneapolis A. Gallup Patterson Triumph Sehraek Earle France Paris Lewis Miller Germania J_AMilter

Mre Miller Operated In Waterloo For Recovery

Mrs Miller was taken to Waterloo for an operation and reports indicate she is resting comfortably. The Woman's Bellet corps will host an entertainment at the house Saturday evening April 8 to raise funds for war efforts. Various local families and residents are mentioned, with notes on moves, visits, and community organizations in Fairbank and surrounding areas.

Miller Waterloo Fairbark Higby Pos Bume Harry Powers Canaly Oelwein Powers Powere H.W. Weiser Dubuque Mer. Westaue Harchert Reed Malrbank France Edlgar Sraith Storm Taube Ta Mes Mes. Wor AG Higby Fairbams J. A. Seheek Grace Etekelberg Nellis King Alice Phelps Clara Senway Nelle Wingy

Tripoli Notes Include Ill Sister and Local Celebrations

Tripoli reports illness in Mrs. Reumna Hale with limited improvement. Kelsecy Wray Cole and Mrs C larakins of Wichita visit. J C Ottrogse returns from Arlington Heights for his mother’s death. Earnest Hagen hosts 53rd birthday party. Fred Garland’s 25th anniversary surprise with gifts. Out of town guests include Wr Doepke and Mrs Sil. Wm Werner hosts 16 friends for cards. Fairbank couple relocate to farm. Rathe 25th anniversary celebrated with neighbors.

Tripoli Kelsecy Wr. Doepke Denver John Sil Ida Phics Sumner Wm. Werner Thomas Snelling Fairbank J. B. Franklin Mirs Henry Rathe Mrs. Rathe

Marble Rock News Briefs Include Enlistment and Wedding

Marble Rock reports Paul Boozer enlistment in the marines from La Porte City and leaving Sunday. Pastor BE Taylor preached at the A E church. A band service flag will honor five locals. A special car carried 78 to Charles City for a patriotic rally. The Marble Rock band played. Mrs Mabel Keyes of Waterloo wed G I Ludwig at the groom’s home with friends present. After showers, they planned a Be Pau trip and will reside in the former Shepherdson house on Cradford Street.

Marble Rock Paul Boozer la Porte City Marble Snack Bank BE. Taylor A. E. Church Harm Marble Rock Band Harold McElroy Clarence Squier Ernest Stroud Merland Stroud Paul Namie Ludwig Pau Shepharedson Cradford Street

Birthday of Mrs. Fritz Is Highlight of Township Idyll

In Mount Vernon township a company of 20 ladies spent a pleasant afternoon March 7 at Mrs. Marie Fritz to celebrate her seventy second birthday. Gifts were presented as mementos while Mrs Martha Dewey recovers from a recent fall and others cope with family illnesses and separations.

MT. Vernon Township Mount Vernon Township Marie Fritz Fritz Martha Dewey Laura Henry George Albright Tenshead Cal Henry Deemine Asa Great Lakes Fred Henry Meslem Knapp Fred Milne Canada Capitz Mount Vernon

Local Meeting Aids War Savings Appeal In Littleton

The Tevlivs society plans a meeting with Mrs Shus Mer thaler in Littleton on Thursday March 12. Mrs Brown of Camp Vike Ark appears as a guest. Mr Fouts of Independence to address Eas Berrs through Wednesday evening for the war savings stamp drive. Miss Mounie Stout undergoes an operation Sunday. Perry Van tot is noted in local possession news.

Littleton Mareh 12 Tevlivs’ Ass Society Shus Merthaler Mare Brown Camp Vike Ark Prettmonia Teleeraim Alber Addixon Browas Caul Abre Fouts Independence Hern Mtr Soa Matt Gitaiter Pruradas Ugghpey Chris Cook Washitara Dileaandeniee Dantel Diggaat Doe Mabnint L. TL Sisson Oco Pony Jerey Witthenr Clare Young Dee Matafacture Fee Wes Rye Josup Winthrop Winthrop Tes Mroo Vlarvey Nelson Soirwood Jesap Thea. B. Fes Main Vbret Sid Sehoal Baildine M. i. Considine Vera Derk Robert Haskins Hanores Mro Kyte Haskins James Hinski Sonn Canada Amos Harkins W. 10. Walker Wave Larsesay Township Johan Walker Woman's Missionary Society Dresbyterten J. G. Tatra Wan Toplc Conrad Amfanr Watersong St. Francia Hospital Drama League Whterlan Grind Writny Overtmne Mare Nets Jesup Caw Testing Association Oh A. Houck L. S. Hovey Elmer Stavengen Paul McCurdy A.W. Coppoca Erringville Red Cross M. CG. Yoanz Ray Young Presbyterian Church Nev AL OL Knapp M. C. Jenks BT. Fuller, Jr Marjorie Marsh Starsh W.W. Bhister Charg Carrie Parker Sarah Sherman Josephine Fulter Elizabeth Locheadl

Jesup Notes Show Local Life And Upcoming Events

Reading of the Jesup page reveals a busy community roster: basketball results from the new consolidated school, social gatherings, church society meetings, and postwar relief efforts. Highlights include the Winthrop game victory, homecomings, auctions, theater plans for March 15, and Red Cross knitting shipments totaling 148 sweaters and assorted garments.

Local notices update from Sumner area residents

Sumner items show residents moving to Waterloo and Jefferson, civil service posting in Washington, D C, farming changes near Gran, new farm ownership by Mosher family, Dilley family leaving Wexchester creamery area, Ditley resigning as buttermaker, and the death of Mrs George Warnke near Climaxete with funeral services at St Pauls Evangelical. Ed Wesmer named explosives licensing agent. Mrs Jethi Norris visits from Dex Mivines to see her relative Mrs WL Merles.

Sumner WL. Davis Neusehont Waterloo Hoeltn Tefferson Ktacke Jin Ware Washington PD. C Martin Westendorf Gran Mirtha Stout Sumener Contigo Mosher Win Dilley Wexcelster Creamery Wantempaugh Ditey Géorge Warnke Climaxete Ternl Sundis St. Paul's

Janesville Remembrance and Local News Update

The Janesville area reports a weekend gathering at the bride’s home for a marriage of Vin Piriden and Mrs. Miller Arne, with community notices of clergy talks at Presbyterian church, and a sequence of local events including farm life notes, a fatality, and obliquely named residents. The misspelled text references Camp Dodge, Reverend Me Teed, and a funeral at the grove, with scattered references to local farms, churches, and residents like Clifford Butler, Walter Nissen, and Charles Nara.

Janesville Mike Amere Walter Ant Flord Johnesten Camp Dodge Vin Piriden Miller Arne Jen Briden Wapra Bave Clifford Butler Walter Nissen Sam Charles Nara Me. Reed Finehford Hart Matz Owas Ano Oumide Tawa Minehford Lydia Iale AG Wom Ray Shurecke

Fragmented notes from a village church and hotel sale

Widespread garbled report covers Cheistab church news, new hotel proprietors at a River Town, and local events in Jonesville Pulte. Mentions Winthrop, March 14, 1404, a four story window incident, and a farewell party for Theodore Uineholt.

Cheistab Church de Wax Seo Iim Thor Jonesville

Fragmented OCR item with scattered details and names

A garbled OCR fragment lists numerous names places and figures in a mishmash. It mentions Whitney wink Acti Waterton 1 1k Llentdorson and Beebo case and various locations and numbers without coherent structure or clear event.

Prone Hede Lirnaks Whitney Wink Acti Waterton Llentdorson Shetriit Shows Rey & Mosvilllara Adil Motlers Menry Woosthees Wien Lanny Stweariterys Argil Piatt Wis Mute Aid Cadar Villers

Local News From New Hartford March Briefs

Mrs. J. D. Ramsay, homebound six weeks after an auto accident, received 90 get well cards on March 14. Mrs. D. O. Petletter and son move to Cedar Valley. captain serves in the U S Army. Mrs. Gen. Root of Cannawood visits old friends. At the school election WP Petersen and Th A Hotmin were elected Trustees. The body of Mrs. Josephine Bourgas, died in Long Beach Cal, arrived for burial at Oakhill Cemetery beside her husband. Burial rites by New Hartford Chapter 1290 ES. The funeral services of Hon. J A Cousins will be Friday at 2 p.m.

Nashua A. ©. Adams Adiaims Nash Cora Corrente Greenwood Cemetery Anthon Wels Weis Henry O. A. O. Adams Win. Corlette Plainfeld Ghoster McLarmin Anthon Chicago Abbie Turnbull Waterloo W. A. Granger Turnbull Salt Lake City J. A. F. Warden Tuird & Grawe H. F. Wild W. C. Shepard F. H. Arnold Treaster Allison George R. Peet D. N. Reeve Morton France Aero Squad Claude Wagner Mamie Allan Chap Wagner J. O. Alan Waverly James Gallagher Newbury Tom Piie Ernest Speedy Frank Folkers George Wildchoer Lathrop Arthur Bell Army B. J Deyo Detroit Mich John Ray J. Ray Tharttara J. D. Ramsay Petletter and Son Cadar Wally United States Army Gen. Root Canna WP. Petersen Th. A. Hottmin Josephine Bourgas Long Beach Cal Oakhill Cemetery New Hartford Chapter

Mitchell News Briefs Highlight Enlistments and Local Events

Mitchell notes March 12 report of Tarl Hollleter enlisting in the aviation corps after traveling to Waterton. Remains of Mrs. Wm. Stauffer formerly Miss Mattie Cleveland laid to rest in Osage with services at the Methodist church. Rev. O. M. Van Swearingen visiting relatives in Millcreek and De Punheface. Friday night concert at town hall by the Guicke brothers and a girls quartet. Local boys enlisted and expect to serve, with donations noted.

Guicke Brothers Snow Eervier

Orchard Weather Shuts Roads Amid Severe Storms

Orchard reports one of the season's worst storms with Friday wind rain and Saturday snow. Freezing rain created ice on streets and travel became unsafe. The Ladies Aid Society met at Mrs Elmo Vining's. welcome new members joined and supper receipts totaled about £1.

Laties Act Society Elmo Vining

Real Estate Transfers in Black County Abstract Co Area

Fragments show transfers involving Wilkins and Frank Hy Werner, and properties on Tonden Peay Line and Monstatey Brooks area. Names Montesnay Brooks and other names appear amid scattered listings in the Wilkins firm notice.

The Black Ank County Abstract Co Rn Wilkins Frank Hy Montesnay Brooks Leo

How to Judge a Woman by Her Hair

Ad copy-style note on using Canthrox shampoo powder thought to improve hair by dissolving dandruff oil and dirt. Claims include fuller look, shine, softness, happier scalp and healthier hair growth with daily use.

Doctor Says Vinol Best Tong For Women

An Ohio testimonial claims Vinol restored health after years of illness. Mrs Frank A from Hedford describes weakness and nervous exhaustion improved after taking Vinol. The ad asserts Vinol’s effectiveness and guarantees the remedy, listing Wangler Bros. Co. and C.J. Miller among distributors nationwide.

Musterole Promises Quick Relief for Pain and Inflammation

An old advertisement touts Musterole as a mustard oil ointment that relieves neuralgia headaches and throat issues. It claims fast relief from inflammation and pain with a clean white formula, offering 30c, 60c jars and hospital size $2.50.

A Mean Look and Its Quiet Cure

A moody temperament may stem from a disordered stomach constipation or headache. A few doses of Chamberlains Tablet are said to improve mood and cheerfulness, with noted success in treating these ailments.

Chamberlain

Health Is Wealth and the Value of Health

A health advocacy ad argues that health matters more than money and criticizes valuing wealth over life. It promotes Dr. Myers as a specialist for chronic diseases with free consultation, detailing office hours and location in Waterloo Iowa. Advertises couple captions and a note about Marriet ladies and family accompaniment.

Swycamore St Waterloo Iowa Marriet Tam Cannaday M. D Sedalla Mio

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