Leaders in China plan to seize control amid revolts
Peking reports movement of Chang Soulin's troops near the capital and signals of President Peng Kwo Chang's resignation. A large arms seizure from Japan prompted the troop shift as northern leaders press southern rebels. London reports Feng Kwa Chang may resign. he is said to be a prisoner of northern generals. Tibetans revolt in Szechuan with 10,000 strong forces, native lamas govern, and government troops hold small garrisons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peking
Chang Soulin
Mukden
Feng Kwa Chang
Japan
Peng Kwo Chang
London
Feng
Szechuan
Tibet
Germans Destroy VY Huts as They Trample Russia
Chicago dispatches report the Y M C A in Russia continuing under German pressure. Many secretaries retire or move to Siberia while native Russian leaders carry on in Petrograd and Moscow. Y M C A huts in front lines and camps are cited as destroyed, yet morale and support efforts persist amid the German advance toward Petrograd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
M. CC
Russia
Petrograd
Red Triangle
National War Work Council
Jerome Davis
Siberia
Moscow
America
Y. M.C
América
Miss Wilson to Sing for Fighters Tour
Miss Margaret Wilson daughter of the president has begun a tour of army camps from New York to Texas to give song recitals at camps and posts with plans to finish in Texas in May after which she will start another tour for the soldiers of the second draft army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Wilson
New York
Texas
Miss Wilson
Banks of County Buy 406000 in U S Certificates
Banks of Black Hawk county up to Feb 27 purchased 406000 in United States certificates of indebtedness. The third issue is set for March 20 as part of a 500 million national total. Local banks are expected to buy about two percent of assets every two weeks, with Cedar, Dunkerton, Gilbertville, and Waterloo among those listed as purchasers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Hawk County
United States
Cedar
Dunkerton
Gilbertville
Sago
Waterloo Sea
Railroad Man Struck By Taxicab After Snowfall
Engineer W. H. Mathews of 612 Somer Street was hit by a taxicab in front of the Masonic Temple after leaving the Illinois Central train from Freeport Illinois. He suffered a badly bruised knee and was helped into a cab and taken home as the blinding snowfall halted traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H.mathews
Somer Street
Linnis Central
Freeport
Til
Masonic Temple
Birth announcements from Newton and surrounding areas
Birth notices list several couples welcoming daughters in March. Families cited include Elvie and Mrs Landon on Newton street. Blaine Hagerman addition. Edward L. Truman at 206 Sunnyside. M. Buehner in Test er township. Ward ONeill at 22 Lovejoy Avenue. Wm Luscher on Tenth Street West. Henry Schindier at 525 Evergreen Avenue. and John May at 507 Rhey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elvie Landon
Newton Street
Blaine Haine
Hagerman Addition
Edward L. Truman
Sunnyside
M. Buehner
Tester Township
Ward O'Neill
T.ovejoy Avenue, Daughter, March 3. To Mr.and Mrs. Wo M. Luscher
Tenth Street
Henry Schindier
Evergreen Avenue
Loinif
Rhey
Canada and United States settle fisheries dispute during war
Ottawa Ontario March 14 The long standing fisheries dispute between Canada and the United States is settled for the war period. United States fishing vessels may enter Canadian ports from fishing grounds without licenses to sell catches and obtain supplies and depart for fishing grounds. The arrangement is reciprocal giving Canadian ships similar rights at American ports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Canada
United States
C. C. Ballantyne
Marine and
Naval Service
Joint Commission
Canadian
Daylight Saving Bill Moves Toward Vote
Chairman Pow says the daylight saving bill will get an early floor vote if obstructive tactics delay action. Representative Madden could block passage again. Moore of Pennsylvania argues the bill saves about one million tons of cost annually and ends reliance on artificial lighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pow
Rules Committee
Madden
Bit
Representative Moore
Pennsylia
Benjamin Franklin
Judge Degan Beats Lawyer After Court Halt
Detroit, March 14. Justice Frederick Degan interrupted a session and followed attorney Archie Buchanan into the county building corridor. Degan administered a severe beating to Buchanan after an alleged insult over a denial of a ruling. Buchanan was ordered to sit but advanced, leaving the judge injured in the confrontation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
Frederick Degan
Archie Buchanan
Buchanan
Former Czar’s Mother Appeals for Assistance
London reports that Maria Feodorovna, the former dowager empress, has applied to the council of commissaries for aid. She says she is destitute due to confiscation of imperial funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Maria Feoorovna
Council of Commisaries
Reuter
Petrograd
Local Y W AIDS SOUTH WITH FUNDS
Mrs J Keiber elected to Y W C A board succeeding Mrs Howrey. Board approves funding 250 yearly for three years toward Buenos Aires physical director salary. Miss Lisa Cortez to visit with the local association for four days in April. February reports show 1325 youth attended roller skating, 642 total attendance, 32 new members, and 2468 in Bible study. Committees ratified for the year across Finance, House, Social, Educational, Rooms, Employment, Extension, Hospitality, and Membership with named members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Keiber
Keiber
B. J. Howrey
Juenos Aires
Lisa Cortez
Buenos Aires
South America
Helen Larkin
Ann M. Johnson
Women's Club
Vinance—Ames
Clil Elgimer
J. O. Trusmbauer
W. Towers
house—Mines
W. WL Weant
C. W
Ministeria
Mes
E. F. Stevenson
Klingaman
S. G. Steven- Bragiou
Edward Wright Camp
Mme
W. H. Langlas
Flor
Asquith
J. W Worbes
Misses May Melher
Mabel Dean
Myra Lumry
Mrs. Gruener
Miss Evelyn Foote Weds Glen Morrison in Waterloo Home
Miss Evelyn Louise Foote daughter of Mr and Mrs J A Foote and Mr Glen Morrison of Austin Minn were married at the bride’s Waterloo home at noon with Rev Harry L Haywood officiating. Only close relatives attended. The couple will reside in Austin after a brief wedding trip. Out of town guests included Mr and Mrs G W Morrison Grundy Center and Miss Julette Renken Parkerburg. Friday and Friday evening club notices follow with meeting updates and church activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Louisse Foote
J. 4. Foote
Highland Boulevard
Glen
Community club meetings and social notices listed
Mrs L F Reid hosted the Wednesday 500 club with favors for Mrs Lester Wind and Mrs Ray Van derwalker. Jolly Six visited by Mrs Clyde Hall and guests Miss Viola Ellis and Mrs Fred Clark. Red Cross sewing at Happy Hollow circle with lunch by Mrs Bowen Highbank and Wilson. B B club sewed for Red Cross and honored Mrs E D Kamiske. St Francis circle hosted by Mrs Frank Freehoff with King’s Daughters and Ladies Aid planning to adopt a French war orphan and set a Kensington fundraiser. About 100 attended a thimble bee after the business meeting. Marshall Jetts and Edith Jetts married at First Methodist. Farewell for Soldier Ernest Bowser at his home, 15-year-old son of Mr and Mrs William Bowser. Frie da Klaus given a miscellaneous shower at Mrs Everett Scott’s home. Lincoln Circle G A R ladies meet with thimble bee planned. St Francis Auxiliary to meet with Mrs Howard Miller and aides. Walnut Street Baptist Ladies’ Aid outlines two Red Cross meetings monthly. Calvary Evangelical Willing Workers class holds Red Cross work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. F. Reid
Lester Wind
Ray Vanderwalker
Jolly Six Club
Clyde Hall
Viola Ellis
Fred Clark
Luella
E. J. Margrett
Happy Hollow Circle
Red Cross
Mmes. Bowen
Highbank and Wilson
B. B. Club
Edward Steege
E. D. Kamiske
St. Francis Circle
Frank Freehoff
Ernest Bowser
Jefferson Barracks
Geraldine
Bowser
William Bowser
Sycamore Street
Cheering Front Life Image From Corkey Letter
A Grinnell Iowa report relays Rev. J. S. Corkey's letter from France describing life with American expeditionary forces near battle lines. He notes blossoming countryside, a chateau dated 1562, trout-filled rivers, a newsboy praising Chicago Tribune, fruit gifts from Oregon and California, multiple victrolas and pianos, a camp canteen and tearoom, a fine hospital, baseball among American troops, and generous French hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grinnell
J. S. Corkey
Winterset
Helen
Grinnell College
Mr. Corkey
France
Sam
Chicago Tribune
Knights of Lotumoens to hold rer lat meeting
Knights of Lotumoens will hold a rer lat meeting this evening in KR. clubrooms. Temple Tehekal lodge meets tomorrow evening. Court of Tianor lodge meets this evening at Uabor temple to plan service flag. W. R. members to meet Grace M. EE Church tomorrow at 2 pm for Comrade Baker funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Lotumoens
Temple Tehekal Lodge
Court of Tianor Lodge
Uabor
W. R
Grace M. EE
Baker
Italians Raise Vast Sum for Fifth War Loan
Rome March 14 The fifth national war loan closed with subscriptions in Italy totaling 5.6 billion lire. Some city results are not yet reported and subscriptions from Italians abroad are excluded. It is expected the total will reach six billion lire once reports are received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Italy
Among the Churches Grace M E Utile Duici Class Elected Officers
Grace M E Utile Duici class met at Dr and Mrs E E Peek home. Officers elected include L H Weideman president Mrs C J Campbell first VP Mrs Carl Bingham second VP J E Jordan secretary George Bishop treasurer and Mrs George Bishop assistant treasurer. Picnic supper followed by program of music and anecdotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northminster Presbyterian
Grace M. E
And
E. E. Peek
Mmes
F. J. Miller
C. J. Campbell
J. A. Sharp
T. Babcock
W. B. Small
Ll. H. Weideman
Carl Bingham
J. E. Jordan
George Bishop
Trunkey
Campbell
Bair
Free Employment Bureau Meeting Seeks Jobs and Help
The Waterloo Employment Bureau opened at 205 Lafayette building and received 25 to 30 farm job inquiries. Applicants seek factory, truck driving, clerical, and janitorial work. A widow with a 14 year old daughter seeks day work to maintain her home and daughter’s schooling, while her son serves with the sea forces. The bureau offers a $15 monthly janitor hire and requests local employers to offer suitable tasks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Free Employment Bureau
Lafayette Building
J. P. Condon
Waterloo
Agricultural School
Ames
Bureau
Olearies
Sam
Red Cross appoints committee to aid food administration
Red Cross appoints Mrs. J. T. Sullivan, Mrs. W. R. Law, and Mrs. Carl Peterson to a new food conservation committee under H. B. Cropper. The group will meet with WFP Parratt to coordinate Red Cross work with county food administration and support food conservation and production efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
County Food Administration
H. B. Cropper
WFP
Parratt
J. T. Sullivan
W. R. Law
Carl Peterson
Cropper
Food Administration
Red Cross Society
Hungary to Take Over Roumanian Oil Fields
Amsterdam dispatch reports that Romania’s oil fields will be ceded to Hungary. A joint control board of Germany Austro Hungary Romania and Bulgaria will administer them. Oil production will be shared according to later agreed proportions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hungary
Amsterdam
Vienna
Berlin
Women and the health of beauty and charm
The article extols the art of fascination tied to good health for women. It notes many suffer with headaches and backache over long periods, urging Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a cure to alleviate ailments, enhance health, and beauty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Waterloo Boy Drives Truck Near Front Trenches
Waterloo Boy Charles Donald Peterson, son of Rev. and Mrs. W. A. Peterson, writes from France about driving a truck within 40 yards of front trenches. He details nightly missions to supply the firing line, darkness to shield the vehicle, constant German air raids on Red Cross quarters, and the perilous, sleepless conditions amid continuous shelling and shrapnel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
France
Charles Donald Peterson
W. A. Peterson
Peterson
New York City
Italy
Young Peterson
No More Diction Ari es After Next Saturday
Public notice touts remaining days of a UD dictionary distribution promising crowds will rush to obtain the volume. It highlights extensive definitions, diacriticals, thousands of facts, synonyms, antonyms, and census data, noting the contract ends this week and readers may obtain the volume as a gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Government commends Police Chief Caldwell for alien enemy registration record
Washington officials send a commendation to Police Chief J. D. Caldwell praising the office for its registration work on alien enemies. Of over 80 documents only three drew criticism. One unsigned name, one unsigned affidavit, and a third missing fingerprints due to the registrant’s severe hand disability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
J. D. Caldwell
Spring millinery exhibit at 97 Franklin street
The latest spring millinery is displayed in our sales rooms at 97 Franklin street. Style quality and prices will please you. No charge for trimming if hat and trimmings are purchased here. We also dye hats. Store open evenings. Mrs Parshall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Street
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Pecuie
Miss Marganet
U.S
Emene
Reece
Y. W. Aids South
Enews of
Soctebi
L. Cgc. Hemsworth
Riverside Drive Club
Kirk Stewart
Searchlight
X. Cowishaw
M.D. L. Club
E. Griffin
Harry E. Maine
Central Christian
Christian Endeavor Society
Mabel Mythater
Marshall Jetts
Wdmiss
Edith H. Jetts
Jesse Ls. Marshall
Columbus Junctson
Frank Willard Court
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Frank Shafer
Columbus Junction
Frieda Klaus
Everett Scott
Gale Kiock
Lincoln Circle
Memorial Hall
Mart. O'Keefe
Fred Garrabrant
St. Francis Auxiliary
St. Francis Hospital Auxiliary
Howard Miller
Edward Mullany
Fr. Hanlon
Tom Fitzgerald
Walnut Street Baptist
Ladies’ Aid Society
J. B. Smith
Calvary Evangelical
Ed. Arnold
Battle Line
Laura Webb
Agatha Watts Stevenson
Isting
Louis Leckington
Jacob Meyer
First Brethren
Kensington
C. L. Paulus
Daisy -Moine
Des Moines
Free Employment Bureau
SN Pinay
Columbia
Columbias
ATE ‘Ath
Fourth Street
Thorson Black Hawk Bank
Fashion Department
Evening Courier
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