First Amherst Man Charles W. Chapman Jr MIA in May
Lieut Charles W Chapman Jr of Waterloo with the signal corps earns the French war cross for downing a German aircraft. He is missing in action May 3 after an aerial duel near the German lines. Fellow aviators Peterson Hall Rickenbacher and Meissner also decorated. Amherst Student editorial honors his courage and calls for living as bravely as the FIRST MAN.
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Charles W. Chapman, Jr
C. IW. Chapman
Waterloo
France
Chapman
Lisut
C. W. Chapman
War Department
Washington, D. C
Charles W. Chapman
Signal Corps
Ate Cain
David Peterson
James” Norman Hall
Colfax
Rickenbacher
James ‘Meissner
Amherst
Gist
American Girls Cheer in London Vaudeville Raid
Eight American vaudeville performers from Anadarko to Norwalk endure a London air raid with music and steadiness. The troupe adapts from ragtime to patriotic tunes as explosions echo outside the West End venue. One member recovers a hot scrap of metal as a souvenir amid cheers for coolness and entertainment.
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Reciprocal News Service
London
Cora Youngblood J Corses
Grayola Acton
Ida Mundet
Anadarko
Okla
Lela Myers
Kansas City
Kan
Olive
Ethel Hiatt
Newcastle
Ind
Gladys Cronk
Norwalk
Wis
Simonne
Clairette Hamel
Hamilton
Neb
Miss Cronk
Lice and Mite Control in Poultry Using Sulphur and Fluoride
An article outlines lice and mite problems in owls and poultry, detailing body lice, shaft lice, and head lice, and recommends powdered sulphur, pyrethrum, and sodium fluoride as treatments. It notes that thorough control requires repeated applications and suggests consulting the U.S. Department of Agriculture for Farmers' Bulletin 801. It also stresses cleanliness, dusting methods, and the role of poultry in waste utilization and pest control.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
One Hundred Hens Per Farm Idea Gains Steam
A Circular 107 from the Secretary of Agriculture advocates placing 100 hens on every U S farm and aims for 100 eggs per hen annually. Authors claim 6000000 farms could yield 600 million hens and 60 billion eggs per year, a strategic resource. The concept is presented as feasible with minimal added cost.
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United States
Secretary of Agriculture
Motorcade of Police Reorganizesduties and Deployments
Chief F A Spokle adds H B Sherman to motorcycle duty to patrol residential areas in evenings, with shifts altering the Waterloo police force. The changes follow abolishment of two city detectives offices and reassignments for day and night patrols, including a new night captain and shifts in beat coverage.
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F. A. “Spokle
H. B. Sherman
Sherman
Litchfield
Tom J. Morris
J. F. McSweeney
Waterloo
West
Howard W. Garrison
Waterloo East
Ince
W. G. Wood
Charles W. Werlaufer
Mr. Garrison
Burk, Jr
Wellaufer
Ray Burch
C. W. Caldwell
Lee Smith
Ray Bureh
Tom Malcom
Malcom
Glints and Tints from American Men on Fighting Lines
A chaotic wartime humor column from American troops overseas sketches trench life and morale. It mixes jokes about gear and gas, letters from home, and light banter about watches and socks, preserving a lively spirit amid combat, with sketches of soldiers and officers and a minstrel of varied voices.
Vaudeville Troupe Draws British Army Attention
The troupe hopes to entertain American soldiers near the Front in France and is booked in London theatres for two years with higher salaries. They perform at the Aldwych and frequent Eagle Hut Y M C A centers, while Miss Cora Youngblood Carson leads the group amid stage door fanfare and flowers from soldiers and sailors.
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France
London
Britain
America
Vaudevillian
Eagle Hut
Y. MM. C. A. Center
Aldwych Theatre
England
Cora Youngblood Carson
Uncle Sam Comment Sparks Clubby Vibe on Program
The remark shows critics noting Americans on the program deepen social bonds as national identity influences group dynamics. The quote reflects attitudes about inclusion and belonging within a community event.
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Sam
Overthrow of Kaiserism lecture planned at Majestic Theatre
Evangelist W B Watts will speak Sunday evening at 8 30 at the Majestic Theatre on the struggle clutch of empires He claims the Bible proves Germany cannot rule Europe and promotes a universal kingdom Watts invites all to attend with free seats in a notable religious lecture.
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W.B. Watts
Majestic Theatre
Germany
Europe
Chamberlain's Tablets Ad Praises Digestive Relief
An advertisement touts Chamberlain's Tablets with claims of widespread praise and benefits for indigestion and constipation asserting remarkable relief for users.
Austrian Woe and Destruction Lament Echoed Worldwide
The Tijd in Amsterdam publishes a Vienna correspondent’s letter noting widespread grievance over Count Czernin’s departure and the misery of war. The letter says the people cling to the emperor’s expressed desire for peace as months of hardship continue. Norway reports 144 tree planting societies have planted about 20,000 trees since 1900.
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Amsterdam
Tijd
Vienna
Czernin
Foreign Office
Norway
West High Plans Graduation Week and Events
The graduation schedule for West High senior class was released by Superintendent A T Hukiil. Highlights include a May 24 junior senior reception at 6 30 p m at K P Ball, May 1 class night in the West High assembly room, a June 2 commencement sermon at First Congregational Church by Rev C J Askins at 7 45 p m, a June 4 senior class play at the Waterloo theatre at 8 p m, and the graduation program on June 5 at 8 p m in First M E church. The program lists class events with performances by the high school orchestra chorus and various soloists and student casts.
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West High
A. T. Hukiil
C. J. Askins
First Congregational Church
Waterloo
Merwin
Merrick
Greta Mintosh
Buldred Haswell
Kathryn Flynn
Reba Kelly
Palmer Osterman
Catherine Lumry
Blanche Blenning
Yvonna Barton
Greta McIntosh
Joy Woodruff
Spirit of Democracy
Floyd Selensky
Lucille Linnegar
Ruth Lumry
Lorene Standish
Beatrice McGarvey
Harry Shaffner
Lewis Powers
Mary Watkins
Ruth Mathews
Boy Scouts of Waterloo canvass for barberry plants
Scouts of Waterloo, led by H B Rhoemaker, conduct a city canvass to locate barberry bushes. Troops report locations to a local committee which may condemn infected plants after investigation. Dr Shallemberger advertises in Waterloo Hotel Hassell Lamson events.
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Boy ‘Scouts of
Waterloo
H.b.rhoemaker
Shallemberger
Hassell-Lamson
Balance sheet summary of Black Hawk County bank in Waterloo
Organized under Iowa law this Waterloo bank reports assets of 942 363 52 87 802 58 13 768 52 6 000 Liabilities show capital stock funds awaiting investment 147 882 22 time deposits 121 950 00 debentures 875 484 43 total deposits 2 395 00 4 088 95. Gold silver and cash items listed with drafts and checks for next day clearings. Notarized seal and signatures of G K Bentz W W Beal V B Ort.
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Coe State of Iowa
Black Hawk County
R. Davis
Trust Company
E. L. Johnson
Co. R. Davis
H. K. Johnson
CG. R. Davis
Belle H. Hough
Waterloo
Bhig. Bank
Wee
Iowa
W. C. Logan
J. I. Miller
National Bank
Coim
Ee Ee
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Tack
Paris
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Robert W. Morris
Morris
Paris Green
Pana
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Sixth Avenue
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Gosh
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Hara
Ted Sullivan
Kaiser
M. E. Church
Reate
Nual
Penna
Arles
Cascarets
Kohl
Munson Army
Boy's Gleek Club
Man In
Helen Cowles
Philomel Society
Milton Puterbaugh
BOY Scouts
Leavitt & Johnson Trust Company
Black Hawk
A. H. Frank
J. J. Miller
Seth
Carleton Sirs
Lincoln Savings Bank
A. G. Agnew
0. C. Kindig
Co. C. Kindig
O. C. Kindle
G. K. Bentz
W. W. Beal
Vv. B. Ort
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