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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1918
Page
3
A report based on German sources shows a 1915 17 birth rate fall of about 2 million infants over three years 1915 17. It notes 40 percent fewer births in 1916 than 1918 and compares Germany England Wales death rates and infant welfare expansion amid war conditions.
R A Rice, once of Cedar Falls, is charged again with abandonment of five children after a prior wife desertion case in Reno. Cedar Falls prosecutors seek rearrest and Des Moines governor signed requisition papers as they pursue a fresh warrant and information filed with Sherman Henderson. News notes an arm amputation incident for a street car accident and settlements totaling 2400 dollars involving the guardian father and his business use of funds.
A Washington listing details American World War casualties with counts by fate. It names officers and soldiers from multiple states, including Willed in action, died of wounds, disease, gas poisoning, wounded, missing and prisoners. The roll calls Averill B. Pfoffer, Charles W. Maxson and Harold A. Goodrich among others.
County affairs hinge on how delegates are listed for the county convention. County Auditor J. 3. Rainbow announced that no law permits printing delegate names on the official primary ballot. Delegates must be attached by stick-ons or written in by voters.
An ad touts freezone a small Cincinnati invention sold in drug stores for a few cents. Apply a few drops to corns or calluses to instantly dull pain and loosen the skin so the corn lifts away. Claims millions keep a bottle for daily use.
Mr and Mrs BE M Cuddeback receive a letter from their son Harold a member of the 4 balloon corps stationed in the south He reports that while on guard duty at the post an armed prowler fired at him and he returned fire killing the intruder Harold says army life is good and he hopes to serve further abroad
President Wilson visits New York to rally support for a quarter of the Red Cross war fund of 100000. He will review a Fifth Avenue parade of 75000 on Saturday afternoon and speak at the Metropolitan Opera House in the evening before the rest of his stay focuses on leisure.
Allen D Albert of Chicago former International Rotary president and noted speaker will deliver the principal address at a Memorial Day patriotic demonstration in Waterloo under the Service League. He recently returned from Canada where he studied government conditions and has inspected training camps and cantonments nationwide. Plans uncertain for indoor venue if rain, with Coliseum at Chautauqua Park favored but distance may limit attendance.
Registrants from the military practice class led by Col. GC. W. Cotton will join the Memorial day parade after committee invitation. The weekly instruction period has drawn 30 to 100 men who lack rifles but will march, with drills expanded to Friday nights and two per week. Col. Cotton aims to obtain rifles soon to enable practical arms handling.
The local exemption board has not yet decided on the use of commercial clubs for new registration. The article notes possible registration channels and outlines considerations for compliance and access.
Congress passed the amendment to the conscription act to enroll all who have turned 21 since last June 5 for military service. In Waterloo the number eligible to register is estimated between 400 and 600, with boards and registrars to be chosen in the coming days.
The Russian Bolsheviki government declined to intervene at Helsingfors on behalf of Finnish rebel leaders. Rebels had asked Moscow to obtain favorable terms. Telegram from Helsingfors reported in Copenhagen and forwarded via the Exchange Telegraph Company.
A fragmented ad listing daily specials and prices for groceries and household items. Notable entries include beans, tomatoes, corn, milk, coffee, canned goods, preserves, salmon, bacon, prunes, and a daily fresh roasted coffee in our store.
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