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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1918
Page
3
The Indian Service reports thousands of Native Americans enlist in the military and rapidly expand food production. Commissioner Cato Sells praises the patriotic spirit and orders intensified planting on reservations nationwide. Indian school farms and grazing lands boost outputs of wheat corn beans potatoes and meat to support the war and food supply.
May 23 reports from New York state that camel dog and horse meat are eaten by Saxony's poor as prices rise. London notes all unsold washable tablecloths and napkins seized to supply bandages and hospital needs, while merchants may keep some linen. Washington warns Germany faces severe rationing, risking shortages through the next harvest.
Loren Bonham 44 drinks poison at his brother’s Waterloo home due to long illness and disablement from a train injury. He had a silver spinal plate, stood in a wheelchair, and had threats of self harm before a brief recovery in mood. He died shortly after, leaving a large family including brothers Loren and Ben and sisters in Des Moines and Minneapolis. Funeral plans were not yet made as distant relatives awaited word. Revival progress at Free Methodist church and army recruiting notes follow in brief continued items.
Mrs Clara Miter, Rome demonstrating agent, will lead a cooking class on wheat substitutes and food stuffs, recommended by the Food Administration. The event is tomorrow evening at 7 30 at Washington School and women in the district are invited. Dr. Shallenberger, specialist in chronic nervous diseases, will be present.
A miniature tornado struck Waterloo's West business district near 9 p.m., shattering plate glass at the Black Hawk National Bank and Thorson Optical. Windows were blown out, a delivery wagon was struck, a horse spooked, and a bank lobby window collapsed. One man’s hat flew away as umbrellas, rain shields, and debris whipped the street. Pedestrians escaped injury as authorities assessed damage.
Vernon Zimmerman, who fled from his attorney a week earlier, was recaptured yesterday in Albert Lea, Minnesota. Deputy H. T. Wagner assisted the rearrest and Zimmerman's moved to the boys' training school at Leidra Gay. He faces charges of larceny and breaking parole.
A Black delegation from Nitnpls Central railroad shops asked Carleton Sias, chairman of the general arrangements for the Memorial day parade, for a separate colored section. About 160 men expressed strong patriotism, bought liberty bonds or thrift stamps, and requested a distinct unit with its own captain and lieutenant to march proudly in the parade alongside other companies.
May 21 Independence la announcements list local youths in military service. Judd Shellito sails for safety at sea and serves in the medical corps while W. Winthrop and others face bases and exams. Charles B Taffaul overseas. John Meletehgon promoted to first sergeant. Private Morris J Peters dies from injuries after a diving incident at a field in Americus.
Miss Lillian Baxter represents the department of agriculture and the food administration promoting cottage cheese value in a campaign with several lectures at the YWCA. The county hosts talks by Miss Daxter with local organizers. Other items include a marriage, postnuptial shower, club meetings, and community events at churches and societies.
Mrs AL CL Wers will entertain the W Gb C club Thursday in Stead of Wednesday. Mr B Needie club met with Mrs J W Krapfel yesterday and voted to adopt 2 French orphans for at least a year. Members, who are devoted to Red Cross work, turned in a large number of completed...
Central Christian and allied groups held a joint meeting with host Miss Jeanette Pardes and Mrs Elia Howart an instructor in South-Christian institute Edwards visiting relatives. After services the program on Contacts of Today in the Land of the Child Race featured Mabel Wanamaker Marie Serrill Ellen Richardson Ada Slifer and others with Mrs jarles Cunda presenting a vocal solo. First Baptist hosts for the King’s Daughters included Mrs Gertrude Lowe and Mrs Clyde J Askins with Ethel Padgett presiding and Maude Knudson sharing current events. The First M E Tebarah society plans a sewing meeting on Wednesday at 2 pm with members asked to bring a friend.
Mrs. William, once noted for flashy dress, was arrested after concealing a dress in her knitting. She admitted shoplifting garments from at least three stores, helped recover items, and offered to return the dress if a cheaper outfit was provided. The incident occurred yesterday afternoon in a department store.
Washburn opened its Red Cross war fund campaign at a school meeting last evening. Henry Steimel led the event with volunteers pledging the 4 per cent quota. A labor committee was named to coordinate with business groups to ease future labor issues.
A letter received by Carleton Sias from Lieut A A Zimmerman in France contains spiteful verse and three postcard photos of German soldiers captured by the French. The Germans had intended to mail the pictures home but were captured before mailing. Evusdort as a tree producing berries usable as soap.
Reports from Indian service employees and Native communities describe strong responses to wartime production and conservation efforts. Commissioner Sells notes increased cultivation on reservations, active participation by Indian women in home economics, canning, drying, and school gardening. Indians bought over 7.5 million dollars in Liberty Bonds, reflecting thrift and patriotism.
Mrs. G W Chester discovered a thread spool spinning without power while Mr and Mrs Oriole Ingenious, new to the neighborhood, were seen tying themselves to the sewing thread that ran through a needle. Chester freed the thread and allowed them to use the material.
Har old Risley 13, son of Mr and Mrs Fred Risley, sustained injuries to his right eye after colliding with a Legstaff hook in Castle Hill schoolyard. Four stitches were required. operation at Presbyterian Hospital. The boy had previously broken a leg when a toad of cament passed over him.
Miss Minnie Myrtle James died at Oakdale Iowa after a long illness born December 17 1877 in Shell Rock She moved to Waterloo 15 years ago survived by father two sisters and one brother and a First M E church member funeral tomorrow at 815 a m at Petersens chapel and burial in Shell Rock William Steed formerly of Waterloo suffered a dereatement on Wednesday when his only child William died by lightning on a farm near Woonward Oklahoma Madeline Eleanor Calvin infant daughter of Mr and Mrs A B Calvin died at ten days old at 132 Chestnut Street no funeral arrangements set Laurence C Jones principal of Piney Woods school Bratson Miss
Mississippi institutions doing grand work in education for colored boys and girls are praised. Mr. Jones, formerly of Iowa, lived here and the people of this state have been generous in supporting his school.
An ad touts Red Cross shaving lotion as an after shaving luxury that keeps faces looking young and in fine condition. It emphasizes spending on shoes but neglecting the face while promoting Red Cross toilet articles sold by retailers.
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