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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1917

Page

9

Russian people united behind new government

Reuters dispatch from Petrograd reports two Duma deputies return from Kronstadt where revolutionary move ment faced armed resistance. Port activity resumes as speeches to fleet and garrison are cheered. War support committee voices unity of radicals with broader populace. Army pledges to fight to end.

London Duma Petrograd Kronstadt Reuter WA Petrogard Rew Guchkoff KEW Milatsa Petrograd Wkaterinoslavdo

Parents Need This Youth More Than Does Uncle Sam

Raymond Reese a 19 year old from a Reinbeck area farm chose to enlist with Waterloo troops rather than join his parents at home The young man told his mother not to worry and explained his belief that a son owes more to needy parents than to the war effort The article captures his resolve and concern for family during the wartime call to service.

Uncle Sam Raymond Reese Reinbeck Raymond Waterloo Fort Des Moines Irving Hotel

Sewer Contract Awarded and Bids Sought

The Waterloo city council set April 9 as the bid receipt date for a roughly three mile sewer project. Officials advertised bids at a special meeting last night and removed some streets from the plan while promising to rush sewer work to fit payment schedules. T. H. Ward of Bryant Asphalt Co. has returned to Waterloo to begin paving at the earliest possible time.

T. H. Ward Bryant Asphalt Co Waterloo

Robbery at Union Station After Train Boarding

J E Grove of 542 Ric street was robbed of $21 at Union station while boarding a train. He had bought tickets for his wife and children to Cedar Rapids and kept the rest of the money in a purse. A stranger crowded him and fled. a description was given but no suspect found at Vin ton.

Union Station J. E. Grove Ric! Street Grove Cedar Rapids Vinton

Strict Demands of New Citizens in Naturalization Hearing

A naturalization hearing in Judge G. W. Dunham's court denied one applicant citizenship for insufficient character and law knowledge. The record cites past arrests for selling cigarette papers and illicit liquor. Otto Zeimer, German native with two brothers in the German army, took the oath, pledging loyalty while noting potential conflict if drafted. Judges urged newcomers to speak English at home and in business, and send children to English schooling.

G. W. Dunham Dunham A. N. Bode United States Examiner Anny Otto Zeimer Germany Zeimer United States

West High Thespian Joins Guard In Wartime Play

The West High junior class play The Girl From Laramie will be staged Friday in the school auditorium despite Ernest Henderson’s dual role as cast member and Town National Guard member who may be called away. Ray Cleveland, a recent West graduate, substitutes for Henderson. The production faced delays from illness and National Guard calls, with Cleveland having appeared in prior class plays.

West High Laramie Ernest Henderson Company G Town National Guard Henderson Ray Cleveland West Cleveland

Red Cross Booths Draw Men in Waterloo Efforts

In Waterloo the Red Cross campaign shows men lending interest at Black's store booth, with six enrollments by noon and promising results at Paul Davis store. Mrs E T Alford and companions run Black's booth while others cover Paul Davis with the day’s schedule. A membership blank invites immediate mail to Mrs F I Northey.

Red Cross E. T. Alford Black’s Paul Davis Ant Wemer Black's Ee. Alford Otto McCune T. R. McCoy May Shull J. F. Simpson Henry Prank Mary Ham FW. Gregory F. i. Northey Kingbard Avenue

Vacant Lot Farming Plan for City Youths by Deyoe

A. M. Deyoe urges using idle vacant lots in Iowa cities to educate and employ unemployed children, beautify neighborhoods, and curb vice. He calls for coordinated action by clubs, chambers, churches, and public bodies to transform waste spaces into productive, healthful areas and to prepare youth for skilled work. A restaurant theft and flood survey follow.

A. M. Deyoe Deyoe Iowa Chamber of Commerce and Commercial Club

More Freedom for Poles Is Promised

London March 29 The German government considers abolishing the Polish expropriation law and granting facilities for Polish language use says Berlin via Amsterdam Herr Brettenbach Prussian minister of public works announced in the herrenhaus Poles would receive state aid to encourage settling at home and a new era of united Prussian Polish labor would begin Mrs W B Small state president of the Audubon society will speak at Whittier school Friday at 6 p m Miss Florence La Tier will sing All patrons welcome to the Friday Study meeting to discuss birds and protection

London Berlin Amsterdam Herr Brettenbach Herrenhaus W.B. Small The Audubon Society Whittier School Florence la Tier Small

Relief 16 Asked At Maggie Meeting

A three member committee led by Judge Franklin C. idutl, H. W. McGoy, and Jf M. Rred was named at a patriotic armory gathering to draft resolutions urging Des Moines to pass a bill funding dependent families of guardsmen and provide equipment. The meeting urged public patriotism and support for troops departing, with speakers including Judge Platt and Reed.

Franklin C. Idutl H.W. McGoy Jf M. Rred Waterloo Jth Des Moines Witt Ceéting Franklin G. Platt Mit Reed Carleton Sias Company G

Veniremen drawn for duty next Monday at 9 a.m.

The list includes Waterloo, Warl Johnson, William Mussett, H L Harkness, Hubert Cheever, W J Rickert, L L Ramsey, A A Stocker, Clarence Wise, M Kirby, T B Wella, Ben Eicher, J B E Briden, S A Barrett, George Buchan, Cedar Falls, L B Hovey, T E Lawrence, Orange township, Ray Wilson,agle township, John Weber, Big Creek township, F E Hoyt, Mt. Vernon township, D W W King.

Waterloo Warl Johnson William Mussett H. L. Harkness Hulbert Cheever W. J. Rickert L. L. Ramsey A. A. Stocker Clarence Wise M. Kirby Wella Ben Eicher J. BE. Briden A. Barrett George Buchan Cedar Falls L. B. Hovey T. E. Lawrence Orange Township Ray Wilson Agle Township John Weber Big Creek Township F. E. Hoyt Mt. Vernon D. W.W. King

Arbuckle Talk Set For Grace Church Sunday Evening

J W Arbuckle's address The College Man's Commission delivered at Cornell College commencement 1926 will be repeated at Grace Methodist Episcopal Church Sunday evening by request of the pastor. The piece argues for service to country and world and critiques superman theory cited as war provocation.

J. W. Arbuckle Cornell College Grace Methodist Episcopal Church E. J. Lockwood United States

Fruitola and Traxoam touted to cure stomach ills and gall stones

A Saskatoon letter from FP Gifford claims relief after sixteen days of agony from several ailments. He credits Fruitola and Traxoam, produced from Edsall formulas, with restoring health and offering plain purchase without a doctor’s prescription. The notice mentions Waterloo retailers Wangier Bros and C J Miller and invites inquiries to Pinus Laboratories, Monticello Illinois.

Saskatoon FP. Gifford Ball Rock Farm Mymant Saskatchewan Canada Edsall Pinus Laboratories Monticello Waterloo Wangier Bros. Co East Fourth Street C. J. Miller West Fourth Street

Too Citified Here Moves To Missouri

Dennis George of Waterloo has sold his land and home near Hagerman Place and moves to nearby Missouri. A real estate financier bought the George property and plans rent. George, an eccentric resident, is famed in town lore and family relatives remain unsure where he will settle next.

Dennis George Waterloo Ceorge Ehdekens George Wlung Hagens Place M George

Tiz foot relief promises instant comfort for tired feet

An old advertisement claims Tin Tiz relieves foot pain by drawing out poisons and reducing swelling. It touts 25 cent boxes at drug stores with instant relief and the idea of wearing smaller shoes, promising a year of comfort for five cents.

Understanding Uric Acid and Kidney Health

The article discusses uric acid’s formation and its excretion by kidneys. It recommends finishing kidney work with 6 to 8 glasses of water daily, drinking hot water before meals, and using Anuric to reduce uric acid. It notes winter circulation slows and excess uric acid can cause headaches and other ailments.

BO. Syith Arthur Ierod Mansolea Riague Meath

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