24 Mar 1918
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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1918
Page
1
State fuel administrator Charles Webster announces April 3 effective restrictions on coal and coke. Domestic consumers may not exceed prior March 31 1919 needs, with further limits on suppliers and reporting, to ensure broad distribution and compliance across dealers and consumers.
An auction at the Red Cross benefit raised 140 dollars for two common barnyard eggs and 84 dollars for a goose bag. Auctioneers included Spenny Van Houten Grieve and Prank fit Allison. Frank Bates, editor of the Dumont Journal, announced plant lease and possession questions.
The essay argues France must mobilize all resources for postwar recovery. It highlights depleted forests and farmland, stationary fronts, and the need for expanded female labor, early youth participation, and modern labor-saving equipment. Water power is seen as vital to rebuild industrial capacity. It notes significant loss of manpower and material in the war.
Dr. Fred Fisher of the M E Church argues from the Japanese viewpoint that occupying Vladivostok could secure Siberian influence and protect allied interests. He cites Japan’s growth, education, and media appeal as factors behind a stronger regional stance amid World War I era tensions.
Ten man Miller, secretary of the Iowa Manufacturers Insurance, will address the Rotary Club at the limehean next Monday at Wigtel Ruesel Lamson. New members will be welcomed, and Rotarians renewed acquaintances with Allen Albert, former president of the international association, who spoke to the Waterloo business group Thursday.
J W Klitefalter Sr longtime resident of Westion is reported sick this afternoon. He is known in the Work Bar SMR region and is listed among local residents.
A British balloon officer and correspondent detail a battlefield ascent near France on February 15. The observer uses a map, air photographs, and field glasses to range enemy batteries and report back to the chart room as gunfire erupts below. The ascent reaches 4,200 feet before the descent begins and the operation continues with careful observation and wireless liaison.
Vivid notes describe multiple street style signs in Belgian and French towns near Ypres and Brandhoek. Signs include Rue de Edith Cavell and Rue de Victor Huge with warnings such as Be ware of Trains and Gas Alarm. Signs endure despite shelling as observers ponder future archaeologists reading them.
Vivid dispatch from an American observer near Ypres recounts ruined Grand Place and shell-pitted ridges. He describes signs for safety and caution, German and British defenses, and notes a British democracy motif with an officers’ only cellar and a front library banner offering books to soldiers.
A wartime letter notes German and Allied signs in devastated regions such as Somme and Calais. It describes preserved churches as war memorials, gas mask alerts, and multilingual no smoking notices, with reflections on labor by many nationalities and casualties among tanks and soldiers.
Miss Jane Gregory daughter of the attorney general applied at the food administration for an eighty dollar monthly post with Col EB House and the attorney general as references She stated she has three dependents when asked by the employment clerk and then corrected herself saying she has adopted three Belgian refugees and will support them
Martin Burke, assistant chief of the Waterton fire department, submitted his resignation yesterday afternoon to take up work as night foreman in the Waterloo Gasoline Engine works foundry department. He has served over 13 years in Waterton and was assistant chief for 16 years. Lon Armstrong, captain of the east station, was mentioned as a possible successor.
Portland's municipal fish market sold 600 pounds of whale steaks at 10 cents a pound before closing. buyers lined up eagerly as Dan Kellaher, finance commissioner, arranged with Seattle for 1000 more pounds to meet demand. Streets and markets buzzed with the unusual sale and chatter of possible future deals.
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