Bodies of soldiers to be brought home on request
The War Department seeks relatives wishes on final disposition of soldiers who died overseas. Return to the United States may occur when transportation conditions allow. No relatives or representatives will travel to France to supervise shipments. Grave registration units handle burials and records abroad. Details of deaths are not readily available, but every effort is made to relieve anxious families. Organizations overseas manage burial sites and identification records.
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Waterloo
War Department
France
United States
Asia
War’ Department
American Expeditionary Forge
Hoboken
New Jersey
Treasury Department
Washington, D.C
Atberty Bonds
Lemon Building
Bureau of Work Insurance
Washington, Dy CG
Fire department answers multiple roof fire alarms
The city fire department rushed to several small roof fires from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. yesterday, responding to alarms across different sections of the city. An advertisement urges protection for damage urges with Bronson Insurance Agency.
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Saic
Bronson Insurance Agency
Death Notices and Obituaries From Waterloo Area
Mortuary Edwin S Towne veteran dies at soldiers home Waterloo resident since wife’s death in 197. Burial at imwood. Survived by three sons a daughter and a half sister. Aug 1849 birth in Apple River Ill Civil War service Co B 142 Illinois infantry. Funeral private from 620 Grant Ave. with Rev Clark. Charles E Burroway dies Presbyterian hospital pulmonary embolism born Oct 3 1855 Quasqueton Iowa. Former Citizens Gas Electric worker member of several orders. Service at Petersen Bros mortuary and Calvary Church.
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Edwin S
Iimwood
Decedent
Apple River
Mr. Towne
Althout
Co. B
142Ndllinois Infantry
Elizabeth Hileman
Warren
August Hein
Fourth Street East
Austria
Mary Donit
Waterloo
Ulingis Central
Hein
Gus Hein
Fred Hein
P. H. Jacobs
Waterson
Albert
Long Island
N. Y
Carl
Superior
Wis
Br. Sinkler
Milwaukee
Wiliam
Adolf
Sioux City
Petersen Bros
Calvary
J Evangelical Church
Fairview
Charles E. Burrowaycharles E. Burroway
Presbyterian Hospital
Fle
Quasqueton
W. B. Burroway
Mina Anderson
Winthrop
Mr. Burroway
Citizens Gas & Electric Company
St. Paul's M. H
Loyal Order of Moose
the Odd Fellows
M. B.A
Yeomen
Dysart Man Dies at Presbyterian Hospital
Kenneth B Miller 21 of Dysart died Sunday morning at Presbyterian hospital from bowel obstruction. Born August 10 1912 in Dysart he is survived by parents and siblings Edward John Walter and Mrs K Hill. Funeral arrangements and services announced.
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Rexneth S
Kenneth
Miller
Henry
Miler
Dysart
Peterson Bros
Dysart Evangelical Church
Building Inspector to Be Named Tonight Two Candidates Voted Qualified
The board of examiners reports two candidates EB A Pickwick and Edmund Mahnke qualified for the building commissioner post. The city council will decide tonight and may elect one of the two if personal ability satisfies requirements. Other matters are on the regular agenda.
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Board of Examiners
EB. A. Pickwick
Edmund Mahnke
Sentiment in Blue: Chief Weilein Thanked by Force
Major George Weilein resumes duty after ten days illness and records thanks to the force. A bouquet of flowers was presented in appreciation for their kindness during his sickness.
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George Weilein
Temperatures and Weather Notes From March 14
Readable fragments show March 14 temperature readings supplied by Buchanan Optical Co. The item lists temperatures likely for local areas with no full data or clear context beyond the date and supplier.
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Buchanan Optical Ca
Homebuilders plan outlined at Rotary Club meeting
Johnson described the Homebuilders association aims to supply affordable modern homes for workers with earnings paid over ten years. Lots in city areas will host 10 to 15 unit homes bought in bulk, with Arthur C. Cole directing construction. other officials work without pay.
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Johnson
Russell Lamson
Johnsen
Arthur C. Cole
Rotary
Johnsons
Women church officers to meet at YWCA Wednesday
Women officers of churches plan a 3 30 pm meeting at the YWCA to boost the Lay Men's Missionary Movement with speaker F J Michel of Chicago. A cafeteria supper will follow at 6 15 pm before the men addressed. An April conference seeks large turnout with 70 registrations already in.
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First Baptist
First Presbyterian
If. J. Michel
Chicago
Michel
Y. W. GA
Church Officers’ Council
Toothbrush Plan For Minneapolis School Children
Minneapolis board debates toothbrush types to aid children. After complaints of lack of access and funds, 60 dozen brushes are ordered to be purchased wholesale and distributed or sold at 10 cents each. A committee will select bristle type and handle style from samples.
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Minneapolis
Uto Board of Lication
Tn. Leighton
Lynn Thompson
T. F. Kinney
George Wowrath
Youthful forger faces warrant for forged checks
Robert Ferguson Jr aged under 18 was sought on a warrant charging issuing forged checks. He was arrested after a woman identified him at the armory and a city check found to bear a forged name. Police say 10 to 12 checks totaling about 2000 dollars were involved. Ferguson is said to have admitted partial guilt and is on parole from an industrial school.
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Cam- Jmorgial National Bank
Trorney
Robert Ferguson, Jr
Young Ferguson
Jate Sauir
Fortor
Commiercial Bank
Ferguson
Ibdora
Tit
Dias
Authorities Redouble Efforts to Nab Robbers
Police report intensified manhunt efforts as authorities press active searches to capture the robbers involved in the incident. Sprite investigations focus on leads and surveillance to close in on suspects.
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justAal
Fifty Hogs Killed In 1 C Wreck At Doris
A derailment near Doris yesterday morning caused five hog cars to overturn on the main line. Initial reports indicate that about fifty hogs were killed in the wreck while adjacent cars avoided major damage.
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1. C
Doris
Dols
Paftrces
Train Crash Leaves Killed and Sixteen Injured
A westbound train No. 15 was delayed three hours after a collision. After noon, service resumed on schedule as investigators sorted the scene. The report notes the incident caused casualties and disrupted rail operations briefly.
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South America
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Capt. Morrissey
W. M. ManCleary & Co
Rector Street
F. L. King
Iowa
Hotel Ellis
E. G. Andrews
H. B. Weatherwax
John
Rock
M. J. Brown
A. 0. Munson
G. M. Hamm
A. J. Bunn
Edwln
Ya ‘Ruesday
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Mac ‘Park Road
St. Paul's Methodist
Luce
Ev. J. Joby
Son
Phoebe Barrows
Jefferson Street
O'Keefe & Towne Mortuary
California
Rotary Club
G. L. Jay
First National Bank
J.e.karth
E. I. Dunkelberg
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Minneapolis Bay
W. E. Debe
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Armers
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Evening Courier
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Asure
Hoover
P. H. Canrobert
Morris Motor Car Co
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