Local Concern Loses $10 000 in the Tornado
Damage estimated at 10600 to Hawk Eye Oil Co. of Waterloo Calmar branch in Calmar Iowa as Thursday's tornado struck. Manager Guy Hathaway escaped by crawling under a car. The 30 by 90 foot building was destroyed with contents, 11 tanks damaged, and large gasoline and oil loss. Repairs and a new building planned by company officials.
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Hawkeye Oil Company of
Waterloo
Calmar
Iowa
Guy Hathaway
Hathaway
3464 Women Balk at Tasks in War Work
Washington D C May 11 Detention from Washington last month of 3 464 war workers chiefly young women has revealed a tendency on the part of women workers to balk at inconveniences Major Z L Potter chief of the health and housing division of the war department says he is recruiting an army of women missionaries to spread the gospel of carry on among homesick or dissatisfied women war workers Many going home Lately women workers have been returning to their homes in increasing numbers An average of 700 women a week Major Potter aid are deserting their positions and handicapping the war work of many departments Lack of wartime spirit is blamed for the trend If the men in the trenches can endure six or seven inches of water and hardships why should Washington government workers expect easier times Every girl ought to say I will stick it out for this is the spirit we must all have to win the war
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Washington
D.C
Z. L. Potter
War Department
Potter Aid
Potter
War Fever Grips Jail Bulging With Alleged Slackers
Minneapolis May 11 The Hennepin county jail, packed to capacity with 135 prisoners, the largest number ever held there, is in the grip of war fever. Many inmates crave military service, with eighty held for the justice department on draft charges. The jail now houses thirty raft prisoners in the women’s ward though no women are held. Slackers and delinquents express eagerness to be soldiers as a government agent visits, prompting questions about induction papers and local boards. The fever spreads beyond federal prisoners to others, including auto thieves joking about joining to obtain transport. A held-up poker player hopes to join and fight.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Hennepin County
Shekers
Department of Justice
Army
Fort Snetling
Mothers Day Services Noted At Local Churches
Announcements show First Evangelical church observing Mothers Day with a daytime sermon titled Talk to Boys and a mothers day program in the evening at Union Congregational church. Plymouth Congregational holds a morning service on The Giving There will be Mothers Day program at Sym ai T. Houser to preach at both Sunday services.
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First Evangelical Church
Union Congregational Church
Plymouth Congregational
Sym
Ai. T. Houser
Suns
First Methodist
Eth Methodist
Utace ML RL
Erin
Shay Trainer C. Stuntz
Westminster Presbyterian
Alg. Preston
Camp Sheridan
Alo
St. Paul M. Z
Boworth League
Norman Hall Grinnell College Graduate Hero of War
Norman Hall, Grinnell College class of 1910, edited The Unit and wrote acclaimed works after college. A member of the Chrestomathia society and glee club, he led an adventurous life including canoe trips on the Big Skunk and Des Moines rivers, before being brought down behind German lines.
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Grinnell, Ta
Norman Hall
Grinnell College
College Hall
Colleges Hall
Chrestomathia Literary Society
Big Skunk
Colfax
Keokuk
Des Moines
Boone
St. Louis
Beow
German-born American loyalist eager for France service
Ringling Ohio reports on Phil Trier, a Bavarian army veteran who fled to America 40 years ago on leave and never returned. Now a citizen and father, Trier vows his son Harry will fight for the United States in France, condemning Prussianism and praising President Wilson's stance.
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Ringling, Ohlo
Phil Trier
America
Germany
Trier
France
Rier
G. A. Fieicher
Bavaria
Wilson
Young Trier
Harry
Twice War Bride Now Twice Wife
A Winnipeg woman, married to Private Ernest Rowe who lost both legs, learns from France that her first husband, Private Stanton I. Robinson, may be alive and a German prisoner, though she has official notice of his death in action. The tale unfolds as she investigates while awaiting clarity on her two marriages set against wartime tragedy. Also noted, France considers a meatless week with horse flesh to economize on meat, as 70,000 horses and 2,000 donkeys and 300 horses are slaughtered last year for food.
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Winnipeg
Ernest Rowe
France
Stanton I. Robinson
Robinson
War Department
Altho
Rowe
St. Eloi
Victor Boret
Galmar Dead in Storm Causes Narrow Escape
A storm near Nashua and New Hampton left several families alarmed as they fled into furrows to survive. Red Cross organizer Dr. A. E. Kepford directed 300 volunteers from Des Moines to supply food clothing and shelter. Theodore Krieger and son survived by clinging to a tree base while a barn collapsed and another youth was injured.
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New Hampton
Nashux
Red Cross
A. E. Kepford
Des Moines
Nashua
Theodore Krieger
Krieger
Story City Banker Ends His Life in Iowa Field
Joseph Marwick a prominent Story City banker and reputed wealthiest resident of Story county shot himself after a day spent visiting a farm. The 65 year old founder and president of the Story City National Bank left a note and died two hours later despite medical efforts. He is survived by a son and five daughters. his wife had died years ago.
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Blory City
Joseph Marwick
Story County
Marwick
South Dakota
Story City National Bank
Helief
New Mexico
Bike Races Run In Byrnes Park Today
Races were held at Byrnes Park to close bicycle week with 25 entrants watched by 175 spectators. Prizes included gold watches and bicycles. Class A for under 85 pounds ran 1 1/3 miles. winner I. Brand finished in 5 minutes 6 seconds. Class B for 85 to 115 pounds covered 2 miles. L. Bachtell won in 7 minutes 30 seconds. Class C over 115 pounds, also 2 miles, was won by E. Lamb in 7 minutes 24 seconds. Second and third places went to M. Dietrich and J. Stolte respectively.
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Byrnes
W. R. Brown
Jacob Biair
BE. V. Miller
1. Brand
I. Court
R. Bair
L. Bachtell
R. Bower
L. Gorman
E. Lamb
M. Dietrich
J. Stolte
Death notices for Mrs. W. W. Richards and Mrs. E. E. German
The remains of Mrs. W. W. Richards arrived from Monrovia California in Waterloo with Mr. Richards and three children. She died May 5 after wintering in the west seeking health. funeral at 2:30 from the M E Church in Shell Rock. Mrs. E. E. German died at Presbyterian hospital after surgery. she was about 35, survived by husband and parents. body to Hileman Gindt mortuary.
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W. W. Richards
Waterloo
Monrovia
Cal
E. RF. German
E. E. German
Presbyterian Hospital
German
Minneapolis
Ms. Nicholson
Hileman & Gindt
Potato Eyes Yield Small Returns at Harvest Time
Tests from Pennsylvania state college show potato eyes yield little at harvest. Peelings fare worse, with parings giving 41 bushels per acre, exes 74 bushels, and whole potatoes 157 bushels when planted at 15 bushels per acre. Overuse of lime harms plots. avoid planting culls. Rotate crops with red clover to restore soil fertility.
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Pennsylvania State College
Mothers Day Observed With Sermons And Flowers
Mothers Day will be observed in churches and homes with sermons and mothers honored by wearing flowers. Some churches arrange conveyances to aid mothers attending services. A soldier prayer by Dr. John Robertson Macartney asks divine comfort for mothers with sons in service, praising patriotism and urging faith, courage, and steadfastness.
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John Robertson Macartney
Mirst Presbyterian Church
Christ
Jesus Christ
Central Christian Church Honors Elder and Mrs Ferguson
Central Christian Church plans a farewell service for Elder Ferguson and Mrs Ferguson before they move to Keysar Colorado. Ferguson has been a longtime active church worker and will give his final sermon in Waterloo. He has served as elder since moving to the city and was recently named elder emeritus by the board.
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Hitler
A. J. Ferguson
Central Christian Church
Keysar
Colo
Ferguson
Waterloo
Vider Ferguson
Madrigal Club Presents Garden of Flowers Cantata
Madrigal club at First M. E. church last evening offered a cantata titled Garden of Flowers sung by a double quartet directed by Mrs. J. E. Brinkman. Assistants included Lillian J. Fleming organ, Wilma Basher-Galloway violin, Coye j12l pianist, and Paul Davis soloist. audience praised the ensemble and soloists.
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Madrigal Club
M. E. Church
Lillian J. Fleming
Wilma Basher-Galloway
Verme Beal
Coyejl
Paul Davis
Alliston
Paul da
Elizabeth Davi Bane
J.E. Brinkman
Local Pastor Returns From Texas Health Trip
Rev Henry Mueller pastor of First Lutheran church has returned after a three weeks health visit in Texas. He is greatly improved and will resume duties with two services each Sunday. Mueller, long resident of Texas, notes improvements in the countryside and change in crop choices from corn and cotton to wheat oats and fine gardens.
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Henry Mueller
First Lutheran Church
Texas
Mr. Mueller
Iowa
Town council vote to remove berry bush by May 30
A Castle Hill town council meeting adopted a resolution urging all residents to remove a hambberry bush from premises within town limits by May 30. Marshalltown official M. Adams and residents B Mackaman and Jamili6 Jefferson Street are mentioned in connection with the visit of Mrs. Mackaman's father.
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Castle Hill
Harberry
Ad. M. Adams
Marshalltown
Waterloo
B. Mackaman
Sunday Church Services and Mothers Day Observances
Churches across the city schedule Sunday services with Mothers Day events and joint evening gatherings. First Presbyterian and Forestville congregations feature sermons on family life and biblical themes. Cedar MWeights and Grace M. E. hold morning and evening services. Walnut Street Baptist and Westminster plan communion, installations, and pastor sermons while Central Methodist schedules a joint city service with Bishop Liginar. Attending members are invited to participate in children and mothers’ observances and related activities.
Clubwomen Raise One Million For Yank Soldier Homes
Hot Springs Arkansas May 11 A thousand women at the National Federation of Women's Clubs biennial convention approved a plan to raise one million dollars for furlough homes in France for American soldiers. The session included a silent tribute for servicemen and debates over admitting sectarian clubs and various resolutions on training, labor standards, and women’s rights.
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Hot Springs
Ark
National Federation of Women’s Clubs
War Victory Commission
France
America
Josiah FE
Cowles
Federation
George W. Plummer
Homs
Peace Council
Lezak
Unthinkable Borglum Term Course Charged
Borglum claims government and war department blocked investigation into alleged crookedness. He accuses Baker Coffin and Vice President Marshall of improper influence, and says 21 months produced no planes despite orders to build 3 000 to 4 000 aircraft for France. He cites opposition from Ohio and highlights Wrig ht Martin and Curtiss as only ready manufacturers.
Chocolate Drop Urged as Bracer by Confectioners
James P. Rooker at the Associated Retail Confectioners of the United States convention in Detriot extols chocolate drops as energy boosters. He notes war and prohibition fuel candy demand, calling candy a food substitute for meat and a quick morale aid for sturdy young men.
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Detilolt. Mich
James P. Rooker
Associated Retail Confectioners
United States
Preserving Eggs for Winter Use
Season of plenty offers safe egg preservation methods Water Glass solution and the Ointment Process described with packing and storage guidance. Instructions include using sodium silicate, cool storage, and regular checks, aimed at keeping eggs usable through next October to January, with varying practical notes.
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Galmar
Story City
Byrnes Park
M. E
United Presbytering
Morente
Burtos Avonus Baptist
Wright
Forestville
X.Y
First Presbyterian
Serimnank
Dreyma
Mingabng
Wittel Mothe
Solitiern
Kiventha
Grace M. E
Unian
Takenee
Liginar
Suunie
Christian Solesca
Calgary
Evangelical Mothers’ Day
Ute
Walnut Street Baptist
C. R. O. Farrell
Het Oak
Yank Homes
Mix
Col
Deeds
Baker
Motron
Blakeley
Mineola
Liberty Motor
Italianaire
Military Intelligence Department
Coffin
United
USO
Lam
Cap Gay
Nnion
Haa
Oppospeion “Promoho
Borglam
Wreight-Martin
Curtiss
Norginm
Opposton
Ohio
Popular Mechanics Magazine
Fritz
Boche
Belgium
Russia
PRANE
Iussterbacie
Golden Rule Gift Shop
East Fourth
Mal
Gates
Se Tire Service Co
West Fifth Street
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