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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1918
Page
12
Early figures suggest war revenue may reach four billion by June with taxes from spirits, tobacco, public utilities, and excise sources contributing large sums. Income and excess profits taxes are expected to be delayed past April 1 due to filing extensions and review challenges, potentially pushing payments beyond the new fiscal year start July 1.
Miss Clara M. Sutter leads a county collecting and publishing thrift recipes printed under the women's committees of the council of defense. The excerpts detail barley and rye flour breads, cornmeal muffins, potato pancakes, and molasses ginger cookies, with substitutions and methods used in school demonstrations for potato week.
Bohemian club plans a party at Knights of Columbus ball while Emmet Logan heads to Great Lakes. Bolo club to meet in Memorial hall with out of town speakers. May party of Bf. DB. A. in K of P ball invites public. Marriage license issued to Willis Gale Steel and Mary Tasker. Numerous visits, arrivals, and local incidents reported including accidents and medical updates.
Eight men were to be sent to Jefferson Barracks, St. Louis, Missouri, at 4 40 p.m. today from the army recruiting station. Names listed include Joe F Gilchrist Vinton signal corps Tell E Biggs Booneville medical department Floyd M Fuitz Jesup signal corps J V Kurker Wioneshiek coast artillery R R Buetow Jesup infantry J E Mikesh Fort Atkinson coast artillery Clyde Marinnes Independence signal corps and James Graham Shell Rock engineers.
In New York on May 15 the Republican national and state teachers meet in Bloomington Illinois on May 29 to mark the party’s birth. Noted attendees include Taft Senator Jones Lowden Sherman Medill McCormick Starling and others. The event opens the 1920 campaign theme. The 1856 Bloomington Majors Hall convention launched Republicanism with Lincoln and delegates from Sangamon Macoupin Pike and Bureau counties. Lincoln’s unrecorded speech at Majors Hall remains famous.
Negotiations concluded at noon as Moore & Moore Lumber Company takes over the entire Canfield Lumber yard. Moore & Moore, capital stock 100000, is led by Stanley D. Moore and cousin L A Moore with offices in two cities. Canfield Lumber, capital stock 30000, is owned by P B and Lee Canfield. Mr Canfield will retire from active lumber business in Waterloo and devote time to farming interests.
Mrs. Pierce has returned home from St Francis hospital. Philip and George Schaefer were bitten by a dog and are under a physician's care at St Francis hospital in Waterloo. The bishop of London announces conscription for clergy under the new act, with one priest per parish and a call to rally to the national cause. reported by The Living Church.
Grace Lusk defends herself against a charge of killing Mrs Mary Newman Roberts in Waukesha Wisconsin as voir dire reveals jurors ready to seek life imprisonment. Her father expresses confidence in acquittal while the defense hints at insanity as a possible verdict. The proceedings feature extensive discussion of Freud and dream theory surrounding the case.
County agriculturist A. A. Burger reports final seedcorn shipment for spring, with about 85 percent germination from Fort Dodge. Farmers statewide urged to request seed promptly. Waterloo to host welcome for three Iowa Pershing veterans aiding war stamp and Red Cross drives. H E Kester to discuss with Gov. Harding.
A testimonial from Sheboygan Wisconsin credits Vinci with restoring appetite, sleep, energy, and weight after nervousness and weakness. The ad notes Vinci contains essential elements for strength and lists Wangler Bros. Co. and J. Miller as distributors, with the complete formula on every package.
Tobes Company reveals Tobey Polish as an old secret shop formula for cleaning and maintaining fine furniture. A dab on a cheesecloth removes dirt and finger marks, restoring original lustre in one simple operation. Available in sizes 2c, 81.00, 8195 and $3.00 through dealers.
Judge HH V. Rod overruled a federal court effort to reopen the erga of Fred Pabst of Grundy County who sought to obtain military discharge due to being past age for registration. Testimony covered Pabst's claimed birth years 1884 or 1886, with marriage license records cited. The hearing included Grundy county exemption board members and Pabst family relatives, and the case may be appealed.
Three men Thomas Mc Farland Mark P. Qransfield and William J. Cline were found guilty of embezzling about 276000 from the Auburn State Bank wrecked two years ago. Under the indeterminate sentence law they face 1 to 10 years in prison as depositors reacted with tears or laughter in court.
Delma May Roberts infant daughter of Mr and Mrs J J Roberts 415 Fowler Street died at Presbyterian Hospital where she was born Monday The body was taken to Petersen Bros chapel and services conducted this afternoon by Rev G D Berrill Interment was in Fairview Cemetery The Baltimore American notes movement on foot with the youth crying softly while the writer muses about going.
Charter No fees report shows assets and liabilities for The Black Hawk National Bank Waterloo Iowa as of May 1 1918. Notable items include loans and discounts 2 496 851 11 and cash in vault 97 865 12 with U.S. bonds and Liberty Loan securities. The statement sworn by cashier Chas W Knoop before a notary on May 15 1918.
Washington May 15 The House passed the Overman bill granting the president power to reorganize government departments with a 295 to 2 vote. Only Republicans Sterling of Illinois and Gillet of Massachusetts voted against it. An amendment to exempt the Interstate Commerce Commission was defeated 213 to 87, and the measure goes to President Wilson for signature.
Des Moines May 16 Otto Ludtice once personal bodyguard of the German emperor was ordered interned for the war duration by presidential warrant. He was arrested here a week ago and classified as a dangerous enemy alien. He has two brothers in the German army. Women’s apparels stolen police reported a theft of a pair of women’s coats from Loculatore at 3:15 p.m. today.
Iowa Dairy Separator plant workers in northeastern Iowa offer to donate labor to repair tornado damage. H B Kelly of the Chamber of Commerce may arrange transportation with the Tillmot Central delegation, potentially sending 750 to 800 men to build temporary houses and repair farms and fences. A second delegation may follow if communities prefer one trip. Also two minor accidents reported: Charles McCoy injured after collision with a car at Mullan avenue and Commercial street. Mrs. Riley collided with Prenton Sweltzer and bicycle damaged.
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