Two Cedar Falls Physicians Commissioned Captains
Cedar Falls doctors Frank W. Mead and Frank L. Vanderveer, both on the county exemption board, have been commissioned captains in the national army and may be called to training camps soon. W. J. Hearst and Lilly A. Arnett are already in service. Lieut. Vivian Johnson wed Bernice McLain in Cambridge Massachusetts. The heavy rains report little real damage to corn crops except hillside fields washed away. Summer term 12 weeks at State Teachers College draws near with rising enrollment. Mammer couple take funeral remains to Sioux City for James J. Retzer. Elizabeth Lalan visits Currie Minnesota before a military camp entrainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Falls
Frank W. Mead
Frank L. Vanderveer
National Army
National Army Service
W. J. Hearst
South
Lilly A. Arnett
France
State Teachers’ College
John Mammer
Sioux City
James J. Retzer
Elizabeth Lalan
Currie, Minn
Minnesota
Lowdermilk Seeks Regular St. Louis Major League Role
Grover Lowdermilk in his fourth major league audition with the St. Louis Browns shows improved form. The veteran pitcher, known for a fast curveball, has struggled with control but this season has improved enough to earn a chance at a steady roster spot after a strong showing in 1913 with the Columbus Senators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
St. Louis Browns
Grover Lowdermillk
Lowdy
Roger Bresnahan
Cardinals
Columbus Senators
American Association
Jones
Robbie Ae
Lowdermilk
Walter Johnson
Joe Bush
Bull
Local Visit Recap From Gilbertville Residents
Gilbertville residents report a series of small trips and family visits. John Phillips and wife returned home Monday after a brief stay with relatives in Nashua. The travel party included John Nemmers and family, Victor and Floyd, plus Valentine Ball and George. A separate group drove to Camp Gedge on Thursday. John Girsch and Emil joined Mrs. George Barnard in visiting her mother, with Jake and Carl Stexbepratch also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbertville
John Phillips
Nashua
John Nemmers
John
Victor
Floyd
Valentine Ball
George
Camp Gedge Thurs
John Girsch
Emil
George Barnard
Jake
Carl Stexbepratch
pSbex
Raymond Community Activities and Local Updates
Community news from Waterloo area includes a Red Cross benefit play at O’Connor’s garage raising about 315 for the association after expenses, plus thanks to donors. May meeting of the Ladies’ Aid at Rev Felter’s home focused on sewing and business. Poyner No. 6 School closed for summer with Daisy Westfall teaching. Local men called in the latest draft: Neuses Wingert Weltzin Wirtz Federspiel. Corn emergence hindered by rain and wind. telephone service disrupted by branches. Nick Webber reports arrival in France. Mrs. Lynn Smith suffered tonsillitis recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond
Carl Bingham
Rinker
W. ©. Lilly
Waterloo
Red Cross
O'Connor
Red Cross Hencht
Jundies’ Aid Society
The
Methodist Church
Aind
O. J. Felter
Poyner School No. 6
Daisy Westfall
Martin Neuses
George Wingert
Otto Weltzin
Valentine Wirtz
John Federspiel
Gilbertville
Nick Webber
France
Lynn Smith
Nashua May 23 Social Notes and Local Events
Mrs B M Dewey gave a fine new piano to the Congregational church as a welcome gift since the church lacked one. Basil Mitchell, former Waterloo boy now in France, praises the State University at Lawrence before enlistment. Lightning startled telephone linemen near town Friday night. Seniors of 1918 staged a class play raising $50 for the Red Cross. Mrs Frank Lynes plans move from Plainfield after choosing a Nashua house. Rob Norton/Eck property sold. Charles and At Chambers moved in. Seniors held a Cedar bank picnic Monday. The Askie club surprised Miss Claudia Smith with a dinner, then shared supper with guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashua
B.M. Dewey
Congregational Church
J. Hawkins
Basil
J. A. Mitchel
Burlington
Kan
Waterloo
France
State University At
Lawrence
Charles Chambers
Rob Norton
Eck
Bank of the Cedar
Askie Club
Claudia Smith
Askme Club
Your Face Is Your Fortune Ad Promotes Red Cross Lotion
An old advertisement touts Red Cross Shaving Lotion as an after shave luxury that keeps faces youthful and in pink condition. It notes the product is sold by Red Cross Drug Co and targets maintaining appearance while spending on shoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arcide
Windards
U. S
Canada
Adipo_Company
Beard
Dew
How to Acquire Hair Beauty Sham Poos at Home
An old grooming tip suggests buying Can ihrox from a druggist and dissolving a teaspoon in hot water to make a full cup of shampoo. It promises easy, even coverage of scalp and hair, removing dandruff and oil. Rinsing leaves hair fluffy, lustrous, and pleasantly soft.
Readlyn Notes and Local Events May 23
Mrs. Wm Klemp attended her grandmother Mrs Fritz funeral in Waverly. Hermen Thrau attended his mother in Westgate funeral. Er nest Spier celebrated birthday with friends. Elmer Ismiel and Wh Koch's party returned home. Deín Mersch and Mrs Nick Mersch visit Williams before going to New Mexico for Mrs Mayer health. Zion Lutheran to host Red Cross benefit May 24 with ice cream cake coffee and sandwiches. Red Cross ladies to meet at Wm Klemp rooms. Ribure Girls Glee club entertained Saturday night drawing large crowd. John Wierle leaves for Camp Dodge. Judas station agent at Vincent ill at home but improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freadlyn
Wm. Klemp
Fritz
Waverly
Hermen Thrau
Mr. Thral
Westgate Saturd
Ernest Spier
Elmer Ismiel
Wh. Koch
Dein. Moérsch
Nick Mersch
Williams
A. C. Moyers
the Plaice
New Mexico
Hiwn
Win
Elinsberg
Red Cross
Ribure Girls Glee Club
John Wierle
Inda
Camp Dodge
FL Judas
Vincent
Shell Rock Notes Highlight Local Obits and Visits
Shell Rock notes report Mrs. Newcomb arriving from Vancouver with Lt. FH Newcomb likely to be ordered to Frante soon. Funeral attendance for Mr. Johnson at Clarksvilla. Ruth Bingham visiting. Mrs. E B Orvis buys adjacent property. Local deaths include Liscar-old child of Baston, Mrs. Kate Walters, and Miss Minnie James. Cal weekend travel, store visits, and Mt. Auburn news cover graduations, receptions, and upcoming Mt. Auburn high school exercises with Att. Hugh Rossman speaking. class members listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hell Rock
Newcomb
FH. Newcomb
Vancouver
Frante
M.r. Johnson
Clarksvilla
Mr. Johnson
Ruth Bingham
Dixon, al
BE. Orvis
Wheeler Place
McIntyre
Wheeler
Baston
Kate Walters
Fred Walters
Coster
Minnie James
Waterloo
Miss James
Shell Rock
WW. Richard
Daulina Hammond
California
Auburn
James Davis
Clinton
George Wiegand
al Ora Lee
Baby
Chicago
Margaret See
Carolyn Matter
Freeport
W. BE. Burd
Arch St. Clair
Oliver
Mt. Auburn High School
M. BE
Hugh Rossman
Vintom
Mable Healy
Matilda Albertson
Grace Wandsenneider
Leann Hains
Ralph Hayward
James Struve
Chris Schlotfett
Washington Compromise on War Dept Probes Reached
Washington forces and Cham berlain supporters reach a compromise in the senate on war department investigations while Hughes shifts focus to avoid emb aggravation. Other items note Follette plea, Liberty Day shipyard rush, Manning plan to put registrants to work, and mixed wartime updates across the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
Chamberlain
Senate
War Department
Charles FB. Hughes
Senate Mot
Washington, D. C
Jay Follette
Calumbia
S. C
Manning Personnese
New York
Becker
Kansas City
Rose Poster Stokes
Valdosta
Sidney Johnson
Hampton Smith
Bour
Pie Bipe Bird The Bun Bird at Plaza Theatre
A notable Artcraft prelude titled Pie Bipe Bird The Bun Bird adapts Macoterinek's Masterpieces. Shown at the Plaza Theatre starting Sunday, with London and New York stagings cited for its dramatic appeal. The production blends photographic technique and lavish crowd scenes to deliver a vivid, spectacular theatrical photoplay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plaza Theatre
Charles Maigno
Macoterinek
London
New York
Miss Anastaia Houlihan Pioneer of Beaver Died at 66
NEW HARTFORD May 23 Miss Anastaia Houlihan pioneer of Beaver township died at her home Tuesday at 5 20 am after a two day illness of paralysis. Funeral was held at the Catholic church today at 9 am conducted by Father McKinley with Fathers Neoghan of Des Moines and Edward Flynn of Rockwell assisting. Interment in Calvary Cemetery Waterloo. Survived by two brothers John and Thomas of this vicinity and one step-brother Maurice of Sheboygan Wis. The item also mentions several local residents visiting relatives and spending time in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Hartford
Anastacia Houlihan
Beaver Township
Father McKinley
Father Neoghan
Des Molais
Edward Flynn
Rockwell
Calvary Crematery
Waterloo
John
Thomas
Griece
Maurice
Sheboygan
Wis
Fred Hugh
George Jonas
Jes
Mellance
Curtis Faris
Harry Dennis
Camp Dodge
Winifred Ffarmonts
C. R. Marmon
Alvina Oelsen
Storm Lake
Sumner Notes Ramblings of Local Residents and Visitors
Sumner notes show Mr and Mrs Nelson McCook returning from Colfax for Mr McCook health. Theron Pease back from Waterloo working at Holmberg meat market. Mr and Mrs Louis Cass of Des Moines visiting relatives. Miss Mary D Hatch staying with sister Mrs Asenith Burrow for summer. John Lil husband from Wadena Minn returns home with wife’s mother Mrs Emma Eggleson. Mrs Nolte and daughter Mrs F Koch visited Camp Dodge. Twins born to Mr and Mrs Art Mammeter. Gertrude Wright spending summer at Leo Winks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumner
Nelson McCook
Colfax
McCook
Theron Pease
Waterloo
Holmberg
Louis Cass
Des Moines
Mary D. Hatch
Asenith Burrow
John Ll
Wade
Emma Sealy Returns Home From Lansing Michigan
Horton May 23 Miss Emma Sealy has returned home from Lansing Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horton
Emma
Sealy
Lansing, Mich
Local Visit Notes and Town Notices
Residents report visitors from Minnesota and New Orleans visiting local families. A fire in Mars caused heavy property loss and prompted swift community aid. An unusual job opportunity arises at Waterlog Gasoline Engine Co. factory with openings at Door 29 Main Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bi Phece
Kof Mars
Kerria
Main
Marshalltown Theatre Deal Adds Crystal Owner to Casino
J E Hostattler has bought the Casino theatre in Marshalltown, with his brother J C Hostattler as manager. Hostattler, already owner of Waterloo's Crystal theatre, plans to upgrade the Casino to his standard, promising top films and quality service as part of building a theatre chain. The World and His Wife is showing at The Little Theatre tonight, via Drangleague.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Hostattler
Marshalltown
J.C. Hostattler
Iun
Hostettler
Crystal Theatre
Crystal
Waterloo
Hostetter
the World
Little Theatre
Drangleague
Testimonial for Dr Pierce Medicines in Kidney Relief
John J Ginther of Route 2 testifies that Dr Pierce Anuric Tablets relieved kidney troubles after using the family medicines in his home over various times. He notes noticeable relief from kidney bother and endorses the remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield, Town
Dr. Pierce
John J. Ginther
Route 2
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Cedar Falls Daily News
Lieut
Vivian Johnson
Johnson
Cambridge
Mass
John Johnson
Missouri Valley
First Congregational Church
Janesville
sAltho
Sons of Veterans
Masonic Hall
W. B.C
Presbyterian Church
W. Uo Nye
Lincoln
Lurilia Greenlee
Mev. Macartney
D. D
America
G. A. Ro and Sons of Veterans
M. FA
Wilbert Toveland
Die Uhrich
Cartier Ju. P. Rew
Will Tennings
Herbert McMurry
Nebraska
Tockand
7. C
A. B. Gilmore
Pipestone
Nermottec
A. Howe
Cpas. Howe
D. B. Phelps
Optician
Jefferson ST. Waterloo
Iows
Dever
Dean
Santa Fe
Noo M
Frank Blum
Join
State
National Bund
Rockford
Camp Grant
Luis
Guardone
Louise Snyder
Norfolk
Gimske
cQirgo
Élaion
Korenstey Reiue
Germany
Muulisoat
Lone Rock
James Minotte
Louta Swift
I, R.R. Lot
Campbell
Ashe
Hazel Jackson
Cora
Olle Zimmerman
Torbik
New Orleans
Jierman Brown
Bogun House
Marshalltown Theattor
Bryant Washburn
Chester Conklin
Sennett Keystone
Frank Keenan
Jewel Carmen
Mary Pickford
Cme
Pierce
Surgical Institute
Buffalo
N. Y
Joan OF Arg
Oriental Rug CO
LA Crosse
Wisconsin
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