22 Mar 1918
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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1918
Page
1
Des Moines reports busy days at Camp Dodge as clear weather allows outdoor drilling and intensive training in modern warfare. Veterans and new recruits alike are reshaped by discipline, diet, and camaraderie, with stories of men overcoming fears, fitting into units, and seeking continued service despite personal difficulties.
Des Moines reports Iowa must raise 1.5 million dollars for the upcoming Red Cross drive with Polk County's share set at 150 thousand. Delegates from across the state met in Des Moines to plan the campaign and set kickoff timing.
Charles City Virginia March 22 John S Bradley has resigned as city clerk after 21 years in the office He is noted as one of the oldest members of the local bar having come to Charles City in 1871 He was first elected in 1875 and later again in 1887 to serve for several years
A Waterloo husband credits Mayr’s Wonderful Remedy with saving his wife who suffered severe weight loss and pain from digestive ailments. He notes she regained forty pounds after taking the remedy, which is advertised as removing catarrhal mucus and inflammation. Wanegler Bros. and local druggists carry it with a money back guarantee.
The article notes Mr. Bradley continuing in office as referee in bankruptcy for this district for 16 years and as justice of the peace at Charles City. He served in Company C Twenty-ninth Illinois Infantry, was captured at Libby Prison for four months during the Civil War.
Nevada Iowa March 22 The Gilbert Consolidated school case was reversed by the supreme court handing down a decision to Judge Stevens. The ruling overturns Judge Thompson’s August 26 decision and upholds the consolidation formed in Gilbert territory despite objections from Lafayette township patrons.
Delaware County committees list residents and estimated net worth for Loyalty League fundraising. After the third liberty loan drive, the county will canvass for funds with a tax like donation of one fifth of one percent of net worth or one percent of income. A meeting is scheduled for Tuesday March 26 at the First National Banks building with details to follow.
Ames officials report widespread war garden action with US flags on plots in Fort Dodge and Eagle Grove. Davenport ads promote campaigns. bank seeds 2,000 sets. Mason City secures 25 acres for school youths. Rotary offers 100 in prizes. Des Moines registers 3,100 garden club cards. Iowa State expert predicts acreage up a third and urges conservation and drying/canning plans.
Patrons used available funds to meet obligations supporting a Japanese native-made payer. The instrument is valued for its use in producing the finest books.
Miss Emma Kober, daughter of a prosperous farmer, spent six weeks at Ames College learning tractor plow operation. Her father has bought a machine and she will begin with 140 acres as soon as weather permits, part of the Nober family's plan to solve farm help.
A Rapids company operating the Tracr light and heating plant caused consternation among patrons by presenting February and March bills with rate increases up to ten percent. The hike came without warning, shocking customers who faced higher charges.
Charles Frank Mes, 79, died Tuesday night at his home in Independence Fourth Ward. Surviving are his two sons Herman and Dark A., a daughter Elizabeth preceded in death. Funeral services were held today with Rev. W. M. Fritebell in charge as a sample analysis by John Ballentine noted.
Thirty three years of home furnishing experience backs this store offering expert advice and guidance for selecting furnishings. Shoppers gain better quality for their expenditure due to strong buying power and a money back guarantee of satisfaction or refunds.
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