Details of sab cat and wooden shoe in rebellion case
Chicago reports detailing the use of I W W slang sab cat and wooden shoe as code in a government raid case. Federal attorneys review pamphlets and poems from Solidarity and The Revolutionary I W W as potential trial evidence against indicted members of the W. UAB cat and wooden shoe terms appear in extracts urging sabotage and anti government sentiment.
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Chicago
United States
Fedal
Solidarity
Rockford
Cantonment de Yelawleg
Trover Perry
Russian Pole Falsified Age to Avoid Deportation
George Herman of Waterloo, a Russian immigrant, admits he claimed to be 20 when he landed in 1915 to avoid deportation. With family in the Russian army, he worries his four year age exaggeration will bar him from service, though he wishes to serve and awaits possible federal registration laws.
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Pole
Pilenuua
United States Army Service
Germany
George Herman
Waterloo
Poland
Russia
Herman
Altho
Castle Garden
Nferman
America
Even Cannibals Are Anxious to Assist in Whipping Kaiser
Washington dispatch reports Clark Griffith receiving a contribution from Junos, the U S possessives outlying island group under protection with the Philippines. Marines cabled they civilized cannibals with baseball and would welcome a visit from next fall's World Series winners. Manila journalists sent Griffith 800 dollars to aid the bat and ball fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Clark Griffith
Juno Islands
United States
Uncle Sam
Philippines
Germany
Manila
Griffith
Mall Fund
Mary Pickford at Plaza Theatre Ends Tonight
Mary Pickford and company present Amarilly of Clothes Line Alley at the Plaza Theatre with matinee and evening shows. Matinee and evening performances priced at 10 and 20 cents, with a prior notice listing higher prices corrected by the theatre.
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Mary Pickford
Plaza Theatre
Amarilly
Mary Pickford and Company
Miss Sutter to Talk Budget Plan for Homes
Miss Clara Sutter a home demonstration agent for Black Hawk county will lecture to boys and girls of West High Emerson Whittier and Central schools Thursday Her subject The Budget System for Homekeepers shows how to buy and live more economically by budgeting expenses Mothers of pupils welcome Emerson 9 30 a m Whittier 10 30 a m West High 1 30 p m Central 2 30 p m
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Clara Sutter
Black Hawk County
West High
Emerson, Whittier
Central
Emerson
Whittier
Nineteen Patriots Start On Way To Serve Uncle Sam
Nineteen fit young Waterloosons leave at 4 40 p m Wednesday for Jefferson Barracks Missouri to join the army for liberty service. Ten are Waterloo natives. Enlistments span artillery signal corps aviation and depart from Water loo and Cedar Falls with names and addresses given for each recruit.
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Uncle Sam
Waterloo
Rock Island
Jefferson Barracks
Ernest J. Shafer
Winthrop
Joseph Gates
Thomas Reynolds
Bas Leonard M. Beeley
Alva Locke
Fort Poder
Benjamin G. Howrey
Walnut Street
WaterInn
Ror C. Whitner
Falls Avenue
Jenday
Indiana Avenue
Law TD
Signal Corps
Deriks Redmond
Franklin Street
Warren Stearns
Clay Street
Orien
Eugene G. Ploung
Arold Jensen
Cedar Falls
Maynard M. Sheffield
Myron
Arbuckle
Park Avenue East
Bernard W. Bly
Frank G. Wil
Indenendance Enue
C. Wilson
Indenendence Avenue
Roy
Ritz
Tincyln Street
War Munitions Makers Appeal for Housing Relief
Chicago area plants in Hammond Gary East Chicago and Whiting appeal for emergency housing aid as war munitions factories raise workers to about 50 000 with 25 000 more expected. Local housing is reported inadequate to house the influx.
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Chicago
Calumet
Hammond
Gary
East Chiacgo
Whiting
Orchard Red Cross observes flag service and new members
Orchard March 20 report describes last Sundays church flag service for the Christian Endeavor Society. Lucile Hill attached 11 blue stars to a white silk red satin flag as Stella Morse led the rail. Marjorie Hilt sang. Rev Breneman preached two patriotic sermons. stock car to Chicago. several locals hired for season. Easter program planned. Edward Miram, 15, joins auxiliary. Miss Tris Morse receives French gifts from a sailor friend.
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Orchard
Christian Endeavor Society
Lucile Hill
Stella Morse
Red Cross
Marjorie Hilt
George Hilt
Chicago
Flarrie Waters
Feltsman
Tess Woodward
Cutler
Melbourne Lewis
Orchard Auxiliary
The
Edward Miram
Hi Ountry
Tris Morse
France
Frederika Echoes Births and Local Happenings
Frederika notices include births to Henry Xeimerer on March 15, Henry Wolfgram on March 10, and Mrs Wolf Bram’s mother from Waterloo visiting. Harold Maas works as a shoe store clerk in Rochester. A Sunday school play by Miss Glenice Attock’s class was well received on March 11. Miss Michelson’s McDonald district school begins March 18. Marquis Gillett, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ta Gillette, will move from clerking to farming after years in retail. Local Red Cross shipped 1,940 articles. meetings begin March 25. M. OB minister will assist Rev. Crowell.
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Frederika
Henry Xeimerer
Henry Wolfgram
Wolf Bram
March
Waterloo
Harold Maas
Rochester
Minn
Glenice Atcock
Miss Michelson
McDonald District
Des Moines
Marquis Gillett
Ta & Gillete
Oh Rete
Unte
Ladies of the Red Cross
Monarch
M. OB
Fredericksburg
Crowell
Surprising Birthday Party Held for Ben Schaefer
Eagle Center report notes a surprise party at FT Wrost's home Sunday evening for Ben Schaefer's twenty first birthday. Also announced is the birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Edward C Schaefer of Minot North Dakota. The newborn will be cared for at a stock farm near Jesup, Iowa, as Schaefer plans work there this season.
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Fhagle Center
Area 20
Mace
FT. Wrost
Ben
Edward C. Schaefer
Minot
N. DD
Manes Schaefer
Visitation Academy
Pubuque
Schaefer
Jesup
East Janesville Ladies Aid Hostess Event Noted
Mount Vernon township report from March 26 notes Ethel Briden will host the East Janesville Ladies Aid society on Thursday afternoon, March 21. WH Brandes and Tom Dodson left March 12 for Canada to work on farms this summer. Nearly every farmer in the township plans to sow wheat this spring as some begin plowing.
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MT. Vernon
Mount Vernon Township
Atrs
Ethel Briden
Janesville
Presbyterian church to hold Easter services
Mr Anderson from Waverly moved to Janesville to work in the Roger-Myers factory. The sick at Sydney Sickles home recover. Richard Cullmane, a business visitor, will handle Sharpestate matters. Alkey at Waverly hospital in serious condition. W R C to meet Saturday afternoon at Masonie hall.
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Japan
Presbyterian Church
Anderson
Waverly
Janesville
Roger-Myers
Sydney
Masonie Hall
Shady Grove Sociable Raises Funds for Red Cross
Shady Grove March 20 reports a school sociable at Shady Grove with $35 raised, half to be donated to the Red Cross. Attendees include Mr. and Mrs. Earle Schutte and Miss Florence Stewart visiting Waterloo. County exam passers and a serious accident involving Keith and Wilbur Stumma are noted.
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Shady Grove
Blarch & Wis
Red Cross
Earle Schutte
Jay. Kinney
Dan Peck
Jesup
Jesus
Florence Stewart
Waterloo
Jis
Treely Stumm
Neime Oehlerts
Genevieve Mount
Clarence Bunnhel
Keith
Wilbur Stumma
Treely Sturmma
Township notes on winter work and local updates
Anxious to get into field work after the long cold winter. Mrs Al Henry from Long Beach Cal reports her mother Mrs Geo Albright is improving very slowly. Funeral of Mrs L C Fitkin Monday drew many locals. Leversee ships a car load of hogs to Chicago this week. More wood cut this winter than in many years. District No 1 reports 100 per cent war savings stamps. Florence Nottger is the teacher. Mrs Mae Mettler visiting her brother. Family members Ed home this week.
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al. Henry
Long Beach
Cal
Geo. Albright
L. C. Fitkin Monnay
Waterloo- Dow Leversee
Chicago
Birth Report and Local Notes from Janesville
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Carl Wellar. J S Cumins and wife returned from California. The Janesville band plans practice once instruments arrive. Mrs. L V Fitkins funeral held at the Presbyterian church. Holy week services announced at the M B church with Easter pilgrimage at 7 AM. The church will donate Easter eggs to the hospital. Mention of illustrated stereopticon lecture follows.
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Janesville
Carl Wellar
J. S. Cumins
California
L. V. Fitkins
Presbyterian Church
M. B
California Syrup of Figs Advised for Constipation
A vintage advertisement promotes California Syrup of Figs as a first treatment for children's sickness. It claims a gentle laxative can relieve irritability feverishness stomach ache and constipation by cleansing bowels and liver, with even adults advised to use. It warns buyers to avoid counterfeit syrups and to buy genuine California Fig Syrup products.
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California
California Fig Syrup
Allisom and town notes march 20 county court and fireside events
A service flag is placed in a church honoring local men in service including Ward Steimermin Lawrence Molkers John Cramer Ene Hieman and Barry Abbott. Court adjourned subject to May term while N P Davis, formerly of Shell Rock, faces indictment for obtaining money under false pretenses. A local horse sale raises funds for Red Cross. Diphtheria cases reported at Camp Pike Ark and other town notes cover new jeweler moving in, a house fire, family travels, road-closure postponements, church meetings, and community health and social updates.
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Allison. Alison
Allis
Eigter
Ilward Steimermin
Lawrence Molkers
John Cramer
Ene Hieman
Barry Abbott
Abbott
Avda Atate Phere Man
Mandiy
Edwards
N. P. Davis
Shell Rock
Grand
W. P. Mier
Ratunivy
Redross
Lyle Peet
Joly Ackerman
Camp Pike
Ark
Dallas
Canu Ene
Mitchell Notes After Waterland Meeting Return
Mitchell March 19 Geo Parkins went to Waterlan to meet Tide owire and was returning Prune Aye they spent several days in The leas went out of the Cedar at the point Sundays claims no damage JY Dumilee an aged gentle met his desert Mondys snerning En thy cethar
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Mitchell
Geo. Parkins
Waterlan
Tide Owire
Whey
JY. Dumilee
Plainfield News Briefs Highlight Local Election and Visits
Geo Ogbin Jr of Sioux Walla and Eugene Ogbin's family hosts. In school election Ben Crise elected treasurer with G Thompson and Tuck Wolke as directors. Monroe Hobbs travels to Osakis for summer with daughter Mrs Toy Cogley. Henry Horeabe returns from North Nakoti to see daughter Mrs Fannie Tihinehart. H T U thanks attendees of Baptist church service. freewill offering totals 33 dollars. BR P21 sociable set for Friday at Alta Fry's. members urged to dress as schoolchildren and bring a lunch.
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Misa Alta
Marble Rock Wedding and Travel News Update
Marble Rock reports Mr and Mrs Halph Vorhes left for Waterloo on Sunday. Ros Ludwig returns from a wedding trip and plans housekeeping at the Ross Vorhes residence on Bradford Street. Charles Soase, wintering in California, returned home Saturday. Wayne Sniff, son of Mr and Mrs Henry Sniff, left Sunday for Jeson Rithracks. The funeral of Miss Ning Nicholas, who died Tuesday in a hospital in China, was held at the home Thursday.
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Ludwig
Ross Voorhes
Bradford Street
Charles Soase
California
Wayne Smith
Tenry Sniff
Jeson Rithracks
Ning Nicholas
China
Heli
Sermon and Nursing Plans Mentioned in Afternoon Sermon
The afternoon service featured Rev Gr W Um an with assistance from Hav e S Ley. Miss Nicholas, a trained nurse, planned to complete studies in June and enlist as a Red Cross nurse. Miss Blanche Ikenberry departed Saturday for Waverly for nurse training at the hospital.
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Gr. W. [Uman
Have S. Ley
Nicholas
Red Cross
Blanche Ikenberry
Waverly
Tripoli News: Obituary and Local Notices
Mrs. Fred Bohle dies after tumor surgery at hospital on Sunday evening. Remains sent to Dayton township. Tanake Bros. and N. G. Nichols of Waverly finalize a transaction last week. Mr. Steelstow takes full possession with Henry Pape of Waverly as manager. F W Bubrow returns from Take Charles La trip. Loyd Young injured but recovering. Marshal Goodenbour hospitalised with quinsy. Geo. Johnson leaves for Donaldson Minnesota to work on farmland owned by Franklin Redeman and Martin Land Co.
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Tripoli
Fred Bohle
Blarck
Dayton Township
Tanake Bros
N. G. Nicols
Waverly
Steelstow
Henry Pape
Charles
Loyd Young
Marshal Wm. Goodenbour
Geo. Johnson
Donaldson, Minn
Franklin, Redeman & Martin Land Co
Local Residents Return From Trips and Travel News
ST ANSGAR March 19 Banker A C Lublans returned home Saturday from a month's business trip spent in the cast. Mrs Cherney went with her mother Mrs 7 McCulla to Chicago where Mrs McCulla will have an operation on her eyes for cataracts. Mrs Crandall who has been spending the winter here with relatives left Wednesday for her home in California. Her father Mrs Delaney accompanied for an indefinite stay.
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ST. Ansgar
A C. Lublans
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