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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1917
Page
8
Overcrowded high school and grade schools threaten to worsen before fall. West board mulls rapid expansion or a new building as materials cost rises and enrollment soars. Officials quote J G Dempster urging immediate action while noting current facilities fall short of need.
A three hour Good Friday service will be held at Christ Episcopal Church starting promptly at two and lasting until three. The service will contemplate the suffering of the savior and feature meditations on Jesus seven phrases spoken on the cross. Each address will reflect one of the seven words with references to Luke and other gospel verses.
March 30 report from Herrick townsman notes widespread losses in the herd due to black leg disease. The Courier records heavy mortality and nearest gatherings as farmers contend with the outbreak in Waterloo region.
New York reports the annual conference of the national child labor ramaulee will be held in Baltimore on March 23 24 and 28. Dr Felix Adler chairs the committee urging continuation of social agency work and keeping life close to the armal amid war concerns. A J McKelway Washington rep supports the stance.
Owen R. Lovejoy, secretary of the national child labor committee, says America should adopt "business as usual" to avoid early wartime mistakes. He explains in New York that maintaining public visibility is vital to prevent lapses in child protection as the nation prepares for possible action.
An old advertisement from Lis ow ERK Manufacturing Co. Richmond Hill New York City promotes a wash day aid named Hire Her A Month. It promises time savings without rubbing and guarantees a refund if unsatisfactory. Consumers could order 10 cents worth in a package at local dealers.
French and other European children feel growing war tension as English actions escalate. The piece notes fear, disrupted schooling, and concern for safety among families, with authorities urging calm and resilience.
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