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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1918
Page
6
A French port rum voyage ends badly as a ship laden with liquor leaks on the Atlantic. Crew and goat exposed to fumes, ballast of ashes and shavings, and a smoky homecoming with sailors joking about the scenario.
In Bourbon County Kentucky Mrs. Quincy Burgess left $1000 in her will to care for her pet dog for life. Interest funds three daily meals a bath and a bed. Upon the dog's death it is to be buried beside her in the Lexington cemetery with a nice casket and future grave care.
The article highlights Black Americans rallying for victory in World War I era mobilization. It notes 100,000 registrations with 36 percent deemed fit for service, recalls four prewar Black regiments, and details the Ninety-second division and new artillery units. It mentions Black officers, chaplains, and service in France under Pershing, plus civilian backing like Liberty Loans and NAACP? not specified, and education as a path to national self expression.
Washington May 22 army casualty list shows 48 names with Killed in action Died of disease and wounds along with wounded severely and slightly. Notable entry Lieut. Robert H Long of Houston severely wounded. The list includes ranks from Corporal to Private with recipients from states including Pennsylvania Wisconsin Kansas Texas Illinois and New York. One note confirms Private Richard W Johnson of Danville Pa had rejoined his company after being reported missing.
Across the nation presidents of U S railroads were relieved of duty as General McAdoo announces federal directors will run operations. Oil producers warned the government will not approve further price advances. Tornadoes in Central Iowa killed nine and injured many, with extensive property damage. Indictments issued in Minnesota against A C Townley and Joseph Gilbert for conspiracy to hinder enlistments. Heavy rains in Nebraska spared winter wheat. Lone Rock Wisconsin wiped out by a storm. Survivors arrive in Seattle after Siberian enlistment voyage where companions died. Presbyterian church unions rejected in Oklahoma. Underwear makers warned government may seize woolen goods to meet demand. A recluse in Duluth found dead by rifle. Atlantic City coal dealers oppose municipal coal yards. Former Gov Deneen declines Senate bid. Nokomis mine fire burns seven years. Puget claims 2,000,000 Russians died in two years. US and allies must help. Unitarian association rejects Berline appeal. supports government. Moones loses appeal in murder case. May 28 death sentence set.
Washington May 22 United States food administration notifies a West Virginian that only wheat and sugar are fixed price foods. Wheat priced at 2.20 a bushel. sugar delivered at 6 cents a pound, refined to 7.5 cents with cash discount. Margins set for millers wholesalers and retailers. freight adds to cost. Some other foods stabilized through reporting and profit limits. Hoarding and speculation largely eliminated.
Preparations for a massmeeting at 3 o'clock tonight at the Knights of Pythias hall to address the Black Hawk county food problem. J H Rigdon of Barclay township will give the principal address with open discussion. F Y Stuffie beam presides as chairman as petitions will be circulated and sent to executive officials. Women are welcome and a later meeting for them is planned. Some old walnut trees were planted for gun stocks for their light strength and warp resistance.
The article notes that the demand for educated African Americans has outstripped supply, highlighting shortages in skilled labor and higher education pathways. It discusses implications for employment, urban development, and social advancement within the community.
Five thousand people and likely more are expected to march in Memorial Day events under the Service League. Carleton Sias leads the planning, with final parade details to be set this week. The Red Cross will play a major role with a float depicting angels of mercy and soldiers in battle. Junior Red Cross members will march or ride, while music from five bands will accompany the procession.
March plans include drill teams from various fraternal orders and military training exponents from western public schools. The G A R and other patriotic organizations representing former wars will have prominent positions in the parade.
James J. Retzer aged 82 died late yesterday at the Cedar Falls home of his daughter Mrs. John Mommer after a six week illness. He had lived with Mrs. Mommer the past two years. Services were held this afternoon by Rev. J. M. Morris of the Christian church and the body was taken to Sioux City for interment. Surviving are Mrs. Mommer and four other children Jesse of Sioux City Frank of St. Joseph Missouri Mrs. Sarah Parent Norris Montana and Mrs. Addie Northrup Kansas City Missouri.
Waterloo flyer Milo Miller, injured when his plane crashed near Kelly Field San Antonio, is recovering rapidly. His brother Lieut Herman Miller arrived from Camp Pike to visit and plan his recuperation at Waterloo before returning to duty. The crash killed Miller’s companion, left a facial scar, and Miller recalls little of the incident as they attempted a nose dive from about 1,500 feet above ground.
Boston speaker W M Danner returns from an Orient tour to address audiences in Waterloo and Cedar Falls on Sunday June 9. He travels with his wife and daughter and will visit Christ Episcopal church, I S T C Cedar Falls, and Grace Methodist church Waterloo with talks on religious and historical topics.
Y M C A directors at the Owenbach hotel discussed loosening rules to attract men. A proposed clubroom would let men smoke read play cards with no money involved while a rifle range and expanded boys department are planned. nominations for directors to be made.
Jacob Bintz, physical director, is on leave of absence and not to be reengaged when his contract ends next September. A new man will be engaged for the position at the YMCA here while several applications are being considered.
A farmer in northeastern Iowa should file an application with the nearest Ford dealer to receive one of 1000 tractors Henry Ford is sending to the state. A. Repass, local company representative, and M. Herrin of Des Moines coordinate the effort. Distribution prioritizes wheat crop production and order location, tractors priced at factory cost with dealers' nonprofit basis. Farmers allotted must share the tractor with neighbors when not using it, to maximize labor-saving value.
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