Homebuilders association forms with $250000 capital
Waterloo plans a Homebuilders Society to construct new worker homes at cost. I. E. Johnson presides, H. C. Bernbrook as vice president, W. C. Logan treasurer, C. Cole secretary and manager. Board includes Marsh, Swift, Northey, Repass, Parrott, Harman, Headford, Benedict, Davis and Reid. Houses to be new, distinct, cost not exceed 5000 dollars, with 10 percent down and 1 percent monthly payments for about 10 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I.E Johnson
Waterloo Gasoline Engine Company
Asociation
HU. C. Bernbrook
Waterloo Laundry Company
Vce
W. C. Logan
Waterloo Savings Bank
C. Cole
W_ OW. Marsh
Own
John J. Swift
Swift Manufacturing Company
Harry ¢. Northey
Herrick Refrigerator Company
O. A. Repass
Repass Arto Company
W. F. Parrott
Matt Jarrett & Song Co
John C. Harman
Waterloo Evening Courts
E. H. Headford
Headford Brokers and Hitchins Manufacturing Company
Ed. Benedict
James Black Dry Goods Company
Pau Davis
Paul Davis Dry Gods Company
A. G. Reid
Attorne
Thessociation
Waterloo
Furnih
Met
Homebuilders Association
A. G.iDole
Cole
Bard of Directors
Six hour day and five day week urged for miners
Frank J. Hayes of the United Mine Workers urged a six hour day and five day week, nationalization of coal mines, and miners' right to organize and bargain with the government. He argued unemployment, industry hazards, and rising living costs justify the policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foy
Associated Press
Indinapolis
Frank J. Hayes
United Mine Workers of America
Mayes
Mother Confession On Cause Of Daughters Death
Mrs Dan McDonnell confessed after a three hour interview that kicks and blows from the father and later punishment by herself caused the death of 13 year old Etta McDonnell in Courtenay The coroner found death due to brain concussion from blows with starvation as a secondary cause Warrants charge the parents with first degree murder in Jamestown North Carolina March 18
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Jamestown
N. C
Dan McDonnell
Etta McDonnell
Courtenay
Private Otis W Church Killed in Action in World War I
Private Otis Whippie Church, missing since Sept 26, is confirmed killed in action. He enlisted April 26, 1918, served with Co F, 359th Infantry, trained at Camp Dodge and Camp Travis, sailed July 1, and was born Dec 23, 1892 in Buchanan County. Survived by parents Mr. and Mrs. Charles Church and sister Mrs. Pearl Bragow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis Whippie Church
War Department
Charles Church
Ricker Street
Burton E. Sweet
Church
Camp Dodge
Camp Travis
Tex
Co. F
359Th. Infantry
Buchanan County
Troy Mills
Waterloo
Pearl Bragow
City in brief highlights warm community events
Grace Whitmore Wilson plans an extended trip visiting Chicago and Omaha. Cedar Falls’s T. C. was present at east high assembly and led a community sing. A California return date is set for March 29 by M. B. Cleveland and Mrs. Cleveland. Naturalization day is planned in Blacks Hawk county district court with applicants examined by government and a district judge. A large social event, the first since the war, is set for the Pythian temple with Knights of Pythius and Pythian Sisters invited. T. A. Melia heads to France via Camp Custer to join K of C motor transport. New explosive rules remove license need for stump reclaim and agricultural work, aliens still barred. An address on labor needs by T. N. Stufflebeam scheduled at First Congregational church. Advertisements promote Hippo powder and a soap demonstration at Sinnard’s Grocery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Whitmore Wilson Ie
Chicago
Omaha
C. A. Fullerton
T. C
Cedar Falls
East High Assembly
M. B. Cleveland
California
Mrs. Cleveland
Blacks Hawk County
Pythian Temple
Knights of Pythias and Pythian Sisters
T. A. Melia
Camp Custer
Knights of Columbus
Waterloo
J. H
T. A. Fitzgerald
Melia
France
K. of C. Motor Transport Service
School of Religion
First Congregational Church
T. N. Stuffiebeam
Central Labor Union
Stufflebeam
School
Foe U Boats Seized of Spain by French Dispatch
Madrid dispatch reports French tugboats seized the German submarine U-39 at Cartagena and the subs at Ferrol. U-48 was sunk by a Spanish destroyer while trying to flee Ferrol. its crew were saved. U-59 saw activity in 1915 across the English Channel and was linked to Lusitania sinkings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Madrid
Associated Press
London
Cartagena
Fertol
Ferrol
English Channel
Lusitenia
Lusitania
War Department to Abandon Two Army Hospitals
The army announces Camp Custer in Michigan and Camp Travis in Texas will be abandoned as base hospitals and converted to camp hospitals with no new casuals sent there. Fort Doniphan hospital to follow this policy soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Camp Custer
Mich
Camp Travis
Tex
War Department
Fort Doniphan
N Y Brewers Debate Alcohol Limits as Law Question
U S Brewers association says it mailed opinion by Elihu Root and William Guthrie to members allowing beer up to 3-4 percent alcohol. Internal Revenue asks Justice Department to decide if enforcement of the one half of 1 percent rule is valid. Commissioner Roper to act after legal opinions. Anti-saloon league seeks clear definition of intoxicating liquor before July 1. Landmark note on German ore deposits linked to Lorraine restoration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States Brewers' Association
Elihu Root
Wiliam D. Guthrie
Lager Beer Brewers’ Board of Trade
Internal Revenue Commission
Roper
Dapation
Bureau
Food Administration
Revenue Department
Department of Justice
Warner. Wheeler
League
Congress
Doctor Advised Change of Climate
An advertisement recounts a patient named W F Bourland of Wolf City Texas who recovered from severe lung trouble after using Milks Emulsion starting April 1912. It praises the product as a palatable food and medicine that restores digestion and builds strength, offering a six bottle guarantee and prices of 60 cents and 1 20. Also promotes relief for tuberculosis and chronic stomach issues and notes local distributors Wangler Bros and G J Miller Drug Co Terre Haute Ind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Bourland
Wolf City
Texas
Terredate
Ind
Wangler Bros
G. J. Miller; Drug Co
Funeral Rites For Charles Choate In Guthrie Chapel
Funeral services for Charles Choate formerly of Waterloo will be held at Petersen Brothers Chapel in Guthrie at 2:30 Wednesday with Rev W F Spry in charge and burial in Elmwood. Choate born Sept 7 1867 in Waterloo was a merchant and is survived by a widow a daughter and a son plus siblings and distant relatives attending from California Oregon and Ames. Also noted is the death of Mrs Hugh McCartney age 56 at 628 Third Street West Waterloo with funeral plans not yet made and surviving husband a son and two stepdaughters, plus several siblings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary C. Wilson
W. A. Wilson
Lucy Cheste Jones
Los Angeles
Cal
Nathan Wilson Choate
Charlotte A. Choate
Eugene
Ore
Decedent
Elbert Jones
Asemith Wilson
N. W. Choate
E. Lillian Homer
Oskaloosa
H. H. Schenk
Memphis
B. W. Wilson
Eirwin
Kan
L. B. Schmidt
Robert
Ames
John W. McKinney
Addington
Oklo
Charles Potter
Messrs
Mesdanas
A. L. Etlinger
Wilson
J.T. Allen
Hugh McArtney
Hugh McCartney
Third Street
James Stout
Waterloo
Jessie
Dorothy McCartney
Ann Wood Pontiac
Ida Reynolds
Peoria
Ill
Nora Sawyer
Kansas City
Laura Olds
Fayetteville
Ark
W. P. Bradley
Virden, W
Clara Brand
Springfield
Ulypto Ointment Promises Quick Pain Relief
A cigarette era style ad touts Alypto Ointment as a rapid cure for neuraline pains, headaches, sprains, and rheumatic discomfort. It claims instant soothing effects, tisanelike eucalyptus essence, no strong odor, with 25c and 50c jar pricing and direct sales from MacMillan Chemical Co. in Falls City Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacMillan Chemical € c
Falls City
Neb
Lawyer Summing Up Compares O Leary to Joan of Arc
Jeremiah O Leary stands on trial for alleged sedition as Arthur O Leary resumes defense. The lawyer likens the defendant to Joan of Arc to underscore his role in Irish freedom and urges jurors to set aside prejudice when judging the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan of Arc
O'Leary
Associated Press
New York
Jeremiah O'leary
Telat
Arthur O'Leary
Alluriuy
iBainer O'Leary
Her Husbands Wife Drama League Play at Waterloo
The Community Drama League presents Her Husband's Wife at Waterloo theatre on March 26 directed by Carl Glick. Set in Saratoga the three scene production features Richard Belden played by Leonard H. terson and Irene Randolph by Lenore Shonewise with a Waterloo cast including Nora Marjoria Heald Mrs Higgins Mrs Farrlot Proctor and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fiest
Community Drama League
Waterloo Theatre
Carl Glick
Saratoga
Richard Belden
Leonard Heatherton
Stuart Randolph
Charley Greelby
John Belden
CG. L. Chamarg
Irene Randolph
Lenore Shone- Wise
Ely Laden
Taymond Nora
Marjoria Heald
Mrs. Higgins
Farrlott Proctor
Sinn Fein Plans Militant Push Over Irish Rule
In Ireland a regressive Sinn Fein faction contemplates a militant campaign to press demands, aiming to draw public attention before a peace conference in Trolo... The authorities prepare to guard life and property while the government signals no delay in considering the same rule bill suspended by the peace treaty’s six month expiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Sinn Fein
Ireland
Mlitant
Behlalf
Trolomd
Pres Association
Mfe
House Approves D A R Flag Bill In Iowa House
Des Moines March 18 With nine dissenting votes the Iowa house passed the D A R flag bill designating the state flag. Rep J Wichmann of Hancock county led the defense noting the flag carried by the 168th infantry formerly the Third window Division in battle. Several representatives including Coakley Minch Giltner Justice Krouse Miller O Donnell and Scott voted no.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
House of Representatives
Senate
Jk. Wichmann
Hancock County
168Th Infantry
Third Window Division
Coakley
Minch
Giltner
Justice
Krouse
Miller
Dubuque
Nebfirer
O'Donnell
Scott
Appanoose
Tenor McCormack Seeks Naturalization After Ten Years
Irish tenor John McCormack applied for naturalization papers in New York, announcing ten years in America since arrival in 1909. He renounces allegiance to Great Britain, plans court hearings after 96 days, and celebrated St Patrick’s Day with songs at the Friendly Sons dinner. He has a wife, two children, and has adopted ten relatives of his late brother-in-law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John McCormack
Great Britain
Philadelphia
St. Patrick
McCormack
Athrone
Ireland
German Ex-Foreign Minister Predicts German Return to Paris
Dr Richard von Kuellmann former German foreign minister says in a letter quoted by Echo De Paris that under favorable conditions Germany will be in Paris before 1943 The empire will be rehabilitated faster than expected and Germany’s former ruling classes remain hopeful of power The writer notes Marshal Foch has sheathed his sword and Germany need not fear France again
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Richard von Kuehlmanne
Echo de Paris
von Kuellmann
Germany
Marshal Foch
France
Poslam Promises Quick Skin Relief and Daily Benefit
Adverts Poslam claims fast relief from eczema itching and skin troubles with Poslam products. It markets Poslam Soap as medi leated and daily use for toilet and bath, urging readers to request free samples from Emergency Laboratories in New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poalam Ig
Jis
West 47Th St
New York City
Cough Remedy Praised for Children by Mothers
The advertisement urges careful selection of cough medicine for children and extols Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as pleasant tasting, free of harmful drugs, and highly effective. It notes the remedy is a favorite with many mothers.
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FLECT
Otis. W. Church
Buchanan’s
Sinnard’s
West Side
N.Y
Internal Revenue Bureau
Her
Lorraine
Briey
Krupps
Moore Drugs
Wenderson Drug Co
Schuneman Drug Co
Wangler Bros. C. & McDermott
Hansen & Haneen
Vpi
Foster Leroyvenue
Ursula A. Zucilke
Cornelius Tjepkes
Frances Mae Hidore
Clarence E. Eldridge
Mildred M. Elliott
Dunkerton
HOUSE
America
Nelson A. Milew
Chauncey M. Depew
John Jacob Astor
Dudizen
Holt
Jack
Bobby
Ony Rey
Winsor
Cader
Iseme
Nty
Nichols & Gates
Naine
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