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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1918
Page
10
Cedar Falls residents rapidly contributed worn and new garments for European relief as the local Red Cross collects clothing. The article also notes seed wheat demand, coal supply rebound, a health update on WT. M. Aitken, hospital statistics, school superintendent search delays, busy tax and income tax offices, and Wells Fargo agent transfer to Chamberlain.
Short Course at the YWCA opened with Miss Janet Wations urging thrift in dress and home economy. She said women must plan purchases, conserve wool and cotton, and use flour sacks for garments while noting 15 to 20 percent of family income should go to clothing. Miss Clara M. Sutter spoke on war foods and hoarding, urging practical conservation at home.
Morning talks by a Woman's club member covered wheat substitutes and the conservation of sugars and fats. A New York item promotes Wilhelm's Easter display as a stunning tribute to beauty, promising an eye opening experience for shoppers.
Figures from the national emergency food garden commission show nearly 3,000,000 gardens covering 1,150,000 acres yielded a value of 2350,000,000 in retail terms. Households canned about 500,000,000 quarts, using many new jars, with lessons promising better next year.
Recruiting at the station picked up last evening with five more young men leaving Waterloo for Jefferson Barracks Missouri. Albert S Haugen Marion Naiies Pine Riverann Leon Huehseh St Pan Minn Byron Sherwood Shell Rock joined the signal corps and Franklin D Martin Dowds Ia entered the medical department.
Neighbors and friends are thanked for kindness and floral gifts during the illness and death of Mrs Sylvia Raub. Signed by Mr and Mrs Louis Raub and Mr and Mrs Charlee Raub.
The Service League thrift stamp drive gains momentum as Commander M J Bochman urges workers to intensify efforts. Plans are outlined to cover all areas, with conferences held at the Chamber of Commerce and with ward captains. Headquarters are being remodeled and new literature indexed to support the drive.
Mrs W Powers arranges weekly recipe exchanges for defense council members. The collection promotes proven food substitutes, clipping and saving each recipe, with no repeats. Featured items include Pish Turbot, Bran Cookies, Graham Raisins, Bica and Cheese, Muffins, Meat Substitute, Bran Bread, and more from various contributors.
British readers catalog rare road signs amid Ypres Messines and Peronne ruins showing warning notices in multiple languages. Veteran observers note Rue Edith Cavett es and other landmarks, with signs marking gas alerts, tank routes, and sanctuaries in shattered towns as civilians and soldiers endure heavy losses and rising resolve.
Confusion in Waterton over the new daylight saving time as a Sunday change looms. The paper offers a simple explanation to adjust clocks one hour before retiring and to keep daily routines steady, including waking, meals, church, and activities on the new schedule.
Washington reports progress in talks on transferring 150,000 tons of Japanese shipping to the United States. The accord would be based on a fixed steel ton per deadweight ton ratio as a preliminary measure to bridge the negotiators’ gap.
A fragmented report describes a shift toward weighing ingredients instead of measuring during cooking and baking. It mentions attempts to prevent waste, substitute precise weights for volumes, and outlines a schedule of biweekly meetings with Red Cross shop work and knitting sessions. It lists club fabrications including sweaters and mittens, and notes Red Cross workers should stop making property bags as Waterloo’s quota is met.
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Nashua New York hears a heartened account from Delina Marvin of 2 Bowers St. who endured painful monthly periods for two years. She credits Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound with relief and urges other girls to seek the remedy. The ad touts the product as safe, made from roots and herbs, and free of narcotics, with decades of advice from the Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co.
An advertisement touts Easier Suit with playful Wilhelmas veen imagery claiming enhanced beauty and style. The quirky copy suggests a festive mood and fashion appeal.
March 27 event at home talent show by eighth and ninth graders to raise funds for the Red Cross. Fern Fisher led acts with Chiva Solver Kya and others including Owen, Fisher, Schmide, Owen siblings, Seber, Smith, Trash, and more. Marl Magee stationed at Camp Dodge now training in Massachusetts. Nelson Roger at Great Lakes naval base. Verne Newsome recovered from illness at Camp Cody and back on duty. Dunkerton.
Announcement notes a forthcoming gathering with details on dates and locations. It mentions a host of community groups and individuals preparing activities and meals. The event promises music, dancing, and shared memory, with emphasis on inclusivity and upbeat local pride.
Acknowledgment from residents thanking neighbors for support after the death of Mes Rileworthieru Elise worth Kern and Mrs Alla McDaward amid the South Tlorsk trials.
Courier patterns offer up to date puller of accompanying design. Fill the coupon and mail to the Fashion Department, Evening Courier, enclosing 10 cents per pattern. Orders of 8-AL will be filled and should reach you within ten days after reading your order.
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