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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1917
Page
3
Mayor W R Law and special counsel J E Williams met with street railway counsel to shape a franchise draft. Williams and C Pickett will produce tentative drafts for city and railway officials, with first draft due by Saturday or Monday for committee study and possible recommendations.
Captain George Wellein notes smooth signup for the federal oath among guardsmen of Company B I N G with 41 of 83 already sworn. Reorganization requires two oath subscribers per company to qualify for drill pay, while new enlistees sign for six years with three active and three reserve. Those refusing oath serve full term unpaid. those taking oath begin pay on July 1 if quotas are met.
On December 29, 1913 Albert Gray aged four had his left eye ruined by an airgun shot from Alfred Winchell six. Frank and Grace Winchell, parents of Alfred, faced a $5,000 damages suit for negligence. A jury was ready but defendants agreed to pay $106 plus medical bills, ending the case. Albert Gray is the son of Milton Gray.
The Emergency Peace federation backs Dr. David Starr Jordan in protesting Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood's recent speeches. The group calls the remarks by an active officer highly improper. Wood replies that his Economic Club dinner talk did not reference war with any country, calling it a protest against prior individualistic views.
Paris March 21 Denys Cochin the blockade minister said France will ensure food imports to Switzerland meet Swiss needs only Germany's agents were trying to ship the Swiss market of everything buyable after his Berne visit over the Swiss food question including efforts to push imports.
London March 21 American consul general Robert P. Skinner released a list naming five Americans killed recently. The report notes the victims’ identities and reflects ongoing efforts to confirm details amid the vigilante incidents.
Last Friday the vessel Stanover Vigilancta was torpedoed and sunk. Among the crew listed are Neils North third officer J Brown Joseph Ibers Estphanu Lopez and C F Aderhold, with details of the incident forthcoming.
Al Gorrelli offers a three ace comedy Hello Bill at Asa Waterloo for laughs. Betsy’s Burgins with Constance Talmadge plays at Plaza Manday and Thursday telling a boarding house romance with an heir and a detective twist. The Majestic launches The Winter Gamen Revue vaudeville with nine performers and acts by Murphy Bell Cohan and the Winter Garden girls.
Reporters questioned druggists about Vinci a cod liver oil alternative. One expert compared it to separating the meat from the shell of an egg noting Vinci’s alcohol free extract in wine like syrup aids digestion strengthens the elderly and children and treats chronic coughs colds and bronchitis while improving weakened digestion. The firm Waneler Bros. Co. and C. J. Miller endorse Vinci as a proven winner.
Catholic parish marks the twenty fifth anniversary of Father Taken's ordination with a solemn high mass at 1040 a.m. Rev James Sheehy of Rockford served as deacon and Rev W Banfield of Bankston led the ceremonies. Clergy from Mason City Waterloo and Vinton attended. A dinner followed and a parish purse gift funded an automobile for Father Taken. He spoke of appreciation to parishioners. Born in Dubuque, he studied at St Joseph's College and Grand Seminary in Montreal before ordination.
Mothers urged to keep a jar of Musterole for quick relief of croup sore throat bronchitis and other illnesses. Advertises as safe for adults too and promises quick relief for aches pains chest congestion and even prevention of pneumonia with use at first signs and regular home use.
He served various communities including Northwood Ne ville settlement Lake Mills Thompson Huffalo Center Swea City and Armstrong. He came to Eagle Canyon 16 years ago and helped establish parishes at several sites. His greatest work was here where he built a modern school building and parochial residence during his residence.
Heavy snows this winter are viewed as a blessing for crops though delays are expected. Kaley of the agricultural department of the Rock Island Railway was in the city today to discuss prospects. A hot summer last year is noted by Mr.
A Cincinnati authority touts freezone, an ether compound, as a painless remedy to remove tender corns and calluses. He claims few drops applied to the corn dry it up and lift out without irritation, with a quarter ounce costing little and removing all card or soft corns. Millions of American women are said to welcome the invention amid new high heel fashion.
An ad touts Wen-10e wash tablets that save half the time and remove rubbing to produce whiter, cleaner clothes. It offers a money back refund if unsatisfactory and urges ordering a 10 cent package via dealers or sending to Leswerk Manufacturing Co. in Richmond Mil New York City for delivery.
Fraley notes the ground dried out yet the winter snows were deeper than usual, providing moisture for crops. Planting may be later but sufficient soil water should compensate, suggesting a good year for crops in the middle East and a saving of watering for gardens through the heavy snows.
Santiago de Cuba March 1. Early estimates by sugar planters indicate the rebellion against the Menocal administration will cut the island output at least 30 percent this year. If the rebels make good their threats of cane de-...
Drs Myers and Summers promote specialized care for chronic diseases at 712% Sycamore Street, Weberloo Iowa. They boast modern diagnostics, noninvasive bloodless surgery, and treatments with X rays ozone and vibrators. Free consultation, hours 9 am to 5 pm weekdays and evenings Monday Wednesday Saturday. Married women must be accompanied.
The shortage will worsen as thousands stay idle or join marauders. Gen. Rigoberto Fernandez, commander of the Liberal army, who evacuated Santiago after American forces landed, declares plans for widespread devastation. Many foreigners believe he can defy government efforts to end the conflict for a long time and cause enormous losses.
Paris reports the new ministry led by Alexandre Ribot vowed to carry on the war with full energy. The pledge was declared today as the cabinet outlined its wartime resolve and policies.
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