Americans Raise Half Million Bonds in Mexico City Drive
In Mexico City a hastily organized Liberty Loan committee secured about 400000 dollars in bond subscriptions. Across the republic nearly 500000 dollars was sold with Guadalajara and Tampico reporting mixed results. Mexican subscriptions and bank deposits fueled the totals as Ambassar Fletcher plans a coordinated drive to push the fourth issue to one million dollars in Mexico.
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Mexico
McAdoo
Githo
Armerican
Treasury Department
Republic
Guadalajara
John R. Silliman
Tampico
Sone
Pachuca
United States
Germany
Juan
Mexico City
Mercantile Bank
Ambassador Fletcher
Liberty Joan Committee
Waterloo Boy Now Captain With Field Artillery
R Wetcott son of Mr and Mrs H E B Netcott 1217 Third street west has been commissioned a captain in the 124th field artillery Prairie division troops training at Camp Logan Houston Texas Capt Netcott joined the Illinois national guard before Mexican border mobilization The Prairie troops expect to see service soon Victor another son is with the Seventh field artillery in the regular army in France enlisted July 28 Roland is 25 years old and served in the same era
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Wetcott
H. EB. Netcott
Third Street West
124Th Field Artillery
Prairie Division
Camp Logan
Houston
Tex
Netcott
University of Illinois At Urbana
Illinois National Guard
Prairie
Illinois
Victor
Seventh Field Artillery
France
Roland
Flor
Vie
Court hearing on estate of May J deceased in Chic eco area
The file notes a petition by S J A G and Fred Anderson asking for special administrator for the estate of May J who died in Chic eco. The deceased left notes mortgages stocks real estate and other business ties. The hearing is set for 9 am on May 22 with next of kin and mention of unsatisfied sheriff warrants from Reno Nevada for a child abandonment charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Henderson
Ralph Dinso
Tipist
Waterloo
Campa Banker
Fort Dodss
Frank A. Anderson
Chiceco
Unipark
S. J
A. G
Fred Anderson
Ireno
Nev
Tepstaf
Louisa Goes Over the Top in America for Uncle Sam
In a changed wartime school, Louisa a German-born janitor entertains teachers and students with her loyalty to Germany yet secretly backs Allied effort. She proudly cheers her soldier son and saves money for a liberty bond, showing immigrant resolve during the Lusitania crisis and a push for war bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisa
America
Germany
Chermany
von Hindenburg
Hoe
Q Louiss
Fadderland
Lusitania
Frohman
Archie Butts
Hubbard
Kaiser
Luisa
Hindenburg
Berlin
Louies
Joan
Uncle Sam
Class of 105 for K. C. Ceremonial Rites Tomorrow
A large class of 105 candidates for Waterloo Council No. 700 Knights of Columbus will be initiated in ceremonies tomorrow. Members gather at 9:30 a.m., march at 10:15 to a 10:30 Mass at Sacred Heart Church celebrated by Father D. J. Lenihan. At 1 p.m. the first three degrees will be exemplified at K C hall, followed by a 7 p.m. banquet in K P hall with a musical program and short talks by E. J. Kelly and guests J. T. Sullivan presiding.
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Waterloo Council
Knights of Columbus
Altho
Dubuque
Cedar Rapids
Marshalltown
K. ©. Hall
Sacred Heart Church
D. J. Lenihan
K. C. Hall
Waterloo
K. P. Hall
Commercial Street
J. T. Sullivan
E. J. Kelly
Bes Moines
BF. G. McGreevey
Ackley
W. L. Beecher
Relief from Eczema Promises Clear Skin with Zemo
An ad promotes Zemo as a cure for eczema and skin troubles sold at drug stores. A small bottle costs 35c and a large bottle 1.00, claimed to remove pimples, black heads, blotches, and ringworm. The antiseptic liquid is described as clean, non sticky, non greasy, easily applied, and dependable. The E W Rose Co Cleveland Ohio backing is shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W Rose Co
Cleveland, O
Heavy rain floods La Porte area. parade washed out
Severe thunderstorms drenched southern Louisa County Iowa with 1.75 inches of rain at La Porte. Some sewers overflowed flooding basements and gardens. crops on rolling land suffered wash. A patriotic parade was halted by downpour and power losses, delaying speeches and interurban car service. conditions remained favorable for growth afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Altho
Slalph B
la Porte City
E. H. McCoy
Enlistments Closed for Stevedore Regiment
In Iowa farmers enjoyed near perfect conditions as warmth and sun aided planting across the state. Sergt G I Brown at the army recruiting station announced enlistments are closed for the stevedore regiment of the quartermaster's department. An opportunity to learn metal trades at Waterloo Gasoline Engine Co factory is advertised at Door 29 Main Plant. The Brooklyn Eagle asks what is the hardest part of learning roller skating, quoting a line from an instructor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Sergi. G. I. Brown
Army Recruiting Station
Stevedore Regiment
Quartermaster’s Department
Waterloo Gasoline Engine, Co
Brooklyn Eagle
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Field Artillery
K. C
Iowa Investment Corporation
Liberty
India
Butding B. Dtetrick
Treas
la Porte
Stork Castile
Hansen
East Fourth Street
D. B. Phelps
Optometrist
Optician
Jefferson ST. Waterloo
Lows
Ts Four
Waterloo Savings Bank
Chandler
Marvelous Motor
F. O. B. Cleveland
Waterloo Auto & Supply CO
Chandler Motor Car Company
Cleveland, Ohio
Paige
Detroit Motor Car Company
Detroit, Michigan
A.L. Alexander CO
East Park Avenue
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