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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1919
Page
10
Influenza has reappeared in a mild form and newspapers urge caution. Ten Frisia passengers are quarantined and others removed at Montevideo with influenza. Rio de Janeiro reports vessels arriving from Europe with influenza cases and seven deaths from spinal meningitis during the voyage.
Basel reports from March 19 that elections for soldiers councils in Magdeburg Thuringian and Ruhr districts favor the present government. Minden and Bielfeld councils oppose the system warn against communio claiming workers are not ripe for it.
London March 4 A bill introduced in the house of Lords by Lord Lansington aims to convert public barrooms into social halls where music and dancing could be allowed and children may attend with parents Brewers support the measure.
In Clinton Iowa tonight Mayor T M Corson and the city council hear additional witnesses on charges of corruption extortion and misconduct in office against Police Chief Thomas E Hauk by Howes chairman of police and public grounds committees The first witnesses were heard in secret last night after a crowd jeered the mayor for keeping the session private The mayor’s decision follows Iowa law granting the mayor sole authority on removal of the police chief
After an afternoon party at 313 Manson street a robbery claim led to two raids and the arrest of two women and six men, all colored, some intoxicated. Officers recovered 100 dollars after a third sweep. Leela Price Ruby Christmas Hayweon Gibson and Rosy Rounds face robbery charges, others intoxication and indecent behavior, arraignment set before Judge Birdsall at 30 p.m.
J E Johnson of the Waterloo Gasoline Engine Co will speak at the Water Too Commercial club and Chamber of Commerce meeting in the Commercial club rooms at 7 38 p m He discusses the Mississippi valley waterways convention and its freight service aims for exporters and manufacturers. The event is open to all interested in improving Mississippi service.
Paris fashions this year will be strikingly new and handsome despite high living costs. The Excelsior reports a wartime shift toward victory style gowns this spring and summer with longer, more ornate designs and bright colors. Evening gowns will be elaborated, with ribbons flowers furbelows and plenty of fur. No distinct military style is expected and 1919 is viewed as a transition period.
Paris February report describes how mothers queuing in a crowded district endure cold and crowds to obtain a quarter pound chocolate per person. Police maintain order as women, holding infants, compete for limited rations in a war era cocoa shortage.
Paris reports 41 French generals dead in the war with five division generals among them and 186 brigadier generals. Gen Barbot, famed for mingling with troops, helped a struggling poilu with two cauldrons revealing his popular leadership. Washington notes $50 million advances by the War Finance Corporation will cover current bills and obligations of the railroad system as stated by Director General Hines.
Reports from London indicate a critical state of affairs in Odessa, the Black Sea port. No confirmation that allied forces are evacuating the city could be obtained, though the report is not denied.
The British steamer Troju struck an Old Proprietor ledge southeast of Grand Manan New Brunswick in fog last night. The crew landed on Grand Manan Island after receiving word today.
London reported returns show Majority Socialists with 81 seats, Democrats 22, People's party 14, Independent Socialists 13, Economic league 13, National People's party four, and Centrists two in the Hamburg assembly race. A Bertin dispatch notes results from the German city.
Local brief items report Glasses for a city resident at Y Ridg west end bridge, business visits by Clayton E Bronson in Cedar Rapids, H T Martin of Iowa Falls visiting, and a death notice for Mrs H T Banton. Also listed are a Credit Men's Association meeting at Hotel Russell, a marriage license for James Barta and Alice Pierce, a factory foreman move to Albert Lea, and land sales in Lester township for 27600.
March 12 report notes no school due to bad roads. Mrs. J. Minnieey hosts Ladies Aid at Baptist church. St Patrick party at M B church described as not very pleasant. New residents: Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Stoffman move near Marie Barrett residence. Mrs. Sarah Lovey purchases seat at Comfort residence and plans a house. The Arnold family moves to the Durrell farm northeast of town. Alvin Oliver reelected to Jesup consolidated school board. Nanife Jones from Peoria here en route to St Paul. WGTA meeting at Mrs. J Z Laird’s, program led by Mrs. William Willshin. Dunelins from Caldwell visiting relatives. Quince Walker returns from overseas. to stay in New York after parade. Mrs. Herold Nelson visits James Lowrey. to meet husband at Waterloo. Maxteller sale barn grossed about 0,000. Clara Miller resumes Farmers Mutual Telephone duties. Prof. A G Peters hosts orchard and poultry demonstration at H A Houck farm. Mrs. Peter Wiles improving after stroke. son Matthew arrives from Camp Bliss.
Hodgepodge of social events and local updates from Brandon on March 29 includes home decorations in St Patrick colors, entertaining guests from Brandon and Independence, Veterans and family visitors from Camp Funston and New York. Local resignations, births, marriages, and deaths alongside property fire and church activities are noted with multiple named residents and nearby towns.
A garbled page fragment references residents and workers in Parkerburg area, mentioning Mrs Mrewn, Miky Helen Birishland, and Mundus. It notes connections to Waterloo, Shady Craveier, a church, and a woman corps while mentioning Mr Wolf and a railway mail service. The text is largely unintelligible with many misspellings.
Orchard activities include visits by Maren iheates and Georgy heney relatives returning after weeks away. Local notices report illnesses, travels to Charles City and Little Way Waters, and road conditions delaying a town gathering. A postponed supper and charity event updated the community treasury as Mrs. M. Pla ndin hosted a planning table.
The annual banquet of the Waterloo Retail Merchants Association will be held at Hotel Russell Lamson this evening. Dinner at 6 45 toastmaster A W Burek will announce courses of the feast of oratory election of officers will be part of the program. A shell weighing about 70 pounds exploded into about 1200 pieces. Full citizenship was conferred on 162492 soldiers and sailors up to January under the act of congress passed last May per the bureau of naturalization report.
Reports note Vernoy Township updates as crops progress and residents cope with winter storms. Clarke Wenry suffers chemical exposure causing facial irritation with spread, now improving. Mrs Florence Simonson and Abs. Dolen Bellow’s daughter return from Cedar Rapids. Mail carriers face delays as roads near impassable. Bert Morrow moves to William Vaughn place. Ruthatram and family from Chicago to occupy former Condon residence. Lloyd Fellows reaches New York from France.
At a meeting of the board of the independent district of Allman Monday evening O. C. Shepard was chosen president for the ensuing year. W. M. Hutter was appointed to fill a vacancy, replacing Dr. Darin McWhirter who opted to retire. Members also note hospital work by Mrs. Falberg Kolker and updates on the Butler Leaders Institute plans for late March.
London reports eight man steamers including Kai serin dts, Victoria, Cleveland, Graf Waldersee and Pretoria sailed from Hamburg this week for food supplies. Crews reportedly demanded to remain on board during the voyage. A Courier ad shows a silent but effective salesman selling items.
An advertisement promises instant relief for stomach acidity indigestion and gas with a product claimed to curb heartburn and distress after meals. It mentions Mexican asylum and a border context, with bold language about quick effect.
Texas rangers along the river to Santa Maria arrest several men in one day on charges ranging from evading the draft to desertion linked to the Galveston ranch raid. The crackdown follows Mexican rurales’ executions ordered by Governor Andres Guazon to clean up the border, with 26 outlaws executed on the Mexican side since the crackdown began.
An advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin tablets as a pleasant harmless remedy for dyspepsia indigestion and stomach distress. It claims quick relief and low cost at drug stores, appealing to readers with a confident sales tone.
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