County OKs Whitney Road funding plan with federal aid request
Black Hawk county supervisors adopt a resolution to seek 4500000 in additional federal aid for Whitney road. A 45000 private and county share is expected to close the gap to 1884125. District engineer H Root outlines needs and estimates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kitney Road
Board of Spervisors
Black Hawk County
Root
Don Lions
WL Straver
Joseph Shirley Appos
Timate
Feneral Ld
Whitney Road
H. Root
Wa Highway Commission
Secretary of Agric
Austria Warns It Faces Doom Without German Link
Vienna May 24. Dr Karl Seitz president says Austria is doomed if it cannot join Germany. He argues Germans abroad would become foreigners in their own country, cites Tyrol and Marburg Jago-Slav claims, and says distributing war debts by per capita is essential to avoid bankruptcy and social upheaval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Vienna
Gerand
Austria
Gerany
Karl Seitz
Srmiany
Tyrol
Ivwe
Germany
Russia
Militant Barclay Citizens Protest Drainage District Plan
A Barclay township crowd gathered at the county courthouse to oppose the proposed Drainage District No. 4 covering about 5000 acres. 48 property owners filed objections citing high costs and impracticality without an outlet to the Wapsi river. board chair A. Magee said an engineer’s report is needed to assess feasibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barclay Township
Buchanan County
A. Magee
Roy
Neith
Rmers
Marines Land at Danzig Valin Port in Open News
Paris May 27 reports American Marines have landed at the Valin port as part of a larger move described as a power fleet to be drawn off the harbor. The dispatch cites information received from Warsaw via a Mapatel courier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danzig
Paris
Valin
Warsaw
Wife of British Aviator Found at Sea Faith Unshaken
The wife of Harry G. Hawker, missing after an Atlantic attempt for a $50 000 prize, never lost faith in his survival. Hawker, an Australian-born pioneer who rose to fame with Sopwith, set multiple British records and flew as a wartime test pilot, earning substantial sums for test flights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foundat Sea
Lost
Harry G. Hawker
Hawker
Australia
England
Col
Bursted
Maj
Eric Harri
Sopwith
London Daily Mail
Great Britain
Dublin
Bristol
Striking Teamsters Consider Economic Blockade Tactics
Rumors and unofficial statements suggest union forces may seek an economic blockade against firms withholding signed agreements with teamsters and truck drivers. Local executive committees met at the Labor temple led by T N Stufflebeam to discuss support, transportation, and cooperative supply options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atention
Waterloo
Tnspeco
Labor Temple
Coroner’s hearing on Starch Works disaster tallies 24 dead
At Cedar Rapids Iowa on May 27 the inquest into the Douglas Starch Works explosion heard from officials and plant workers along with D J Price and four aides from the Bureau of Chemistry. The tally showed 24 identified dead and 24 missing as recovery continued and debris was cleared. A nine day old baby of Kias Miller died from injuries linked to the blast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Douglas Starch Works
Federal
David King
The
Douglas Company
D. J. Price
Bureau of Chemistry
Department of Agriculture
Kias Millers
Ford Worker Testifies Defense in Libel Suit
Norman M. Baker a Ford plant employee and national guard member testifies that his military duties never harmed his job as a mechanic. He is cross examined in the Henry Ford-Chicago Daily Tribune libel suit as evidence about military preparedness is discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Mount Clemens
Mich
Norman M. Baker
Ford
Henry Ford
Chicago Daily Tribune
Tribune
Laweyers
Tucker
Kolchak Offered Funds to Hold Elections in Russia
The council of four and Japan offer Admiral Kolchak money and supplies to sustain the All Russian government if he agrees to hold elections for a constituent assembly upon reaching Moscow or if conditions are not disturbed. The note emphasizes a return to a former assembly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Paris
Council of Four
Japan
Admiral Kolchak
Omsk
Moscow
Baptists to Adjourn Tonight After Active Meeting
Denver, May 27 The 12th annual meeting of the Northern Baptist convention will adjourn tonight after a spiritual meeting. The final day covered church regulations on public questions and reports on financing educational work and the new general promotion and planning board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colo
Northern Baptist Convention
General Promotiond and Planning Board
Big Four Ready to Hear Luxemburg Views on Future
President Wilson acting for the council of four advised Luxemburg that the four powers are ready to receive a delegation from Luxemburg to submit views on the grand duchy’s immediate future. The statement was released by the press on May 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Luxemburg
Wilson
Council of Four
Grand Duchy
House Ways and Means Backs Semi Luxury Tax Report
The Ways and Means Committee, by unanimous vote, favored a report on a resolution repeating the semi luxury taxes in the war revenue bill. Action on repealing other levies in the bill was deferred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associatord Press
Washington, D. C
Howsé Ways and Means Committee
Italian Army Returns Control to Turkish Authorities at Smyrna
Italian troops who held Sokia and nearby areas southeast of Smyrna in Asia Minor have re embarked from Narr Tans ports and handed control over to Turkish military authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sokia WO Aities
Smyrna
Asia Minor
Obituary notices for Alyea O'Connor Marquis and others
Obituary notices report the death of Mrs Sarah A Alyea at her daughter’s home in Town Street followed by details of her birth in 1833 and surviving descendants. Additional notices announce the deaths of J S O Connor and Clarence Marquis with burial plans and survivors listed. The notices reference war interest, church affiliation, and funeral arrangements in Waterloo and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarar A
Willard Henry
Charles Mac Williams
T. EB. Alyea
Barlville
Til
Small
Alyéa
Grace Church
W. RB
Town Street
J. W. Flisselli
New Boston
Fnl
S. O'Connor
Pine Street
J. S. O'Connor
Vals
Decedent
Tack Hawk
O'Connor Brothers
O'Connor
Washburn
Sumner
Waterloo
Mary
Alice
James
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Gilbertville
Knights of Columbus
S T. mM
Clarence David Marquis
Cedar Falls
Uwe
George Marquis
Black Hawk County
Nora Mae
Bronson
Leta
Vernon Township
Henry Barrelt
Waterlon
Thesr Brothers
Ray and Clark
Cedar, Falls
Herbert
Frankfort
S. D
Coal Should Again Be Stored During the Summer Months
The U S railroad administration urges railroads and other consumers to store as much coal as possible in summer to ensure adequate supply for locomotives and commercial use during potential winter shortages. Officials say anticipatory storage helps balance car supply amid past shortages and may prevent a railcar shortage next winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rairoad Oits
Viterioa
U.S. Railroad Administration
V Companion
Dent
Corrai
Durles
Railroad Administration
Noon Demonstration By Striking Teamsters Draws Street Parade
A noon demonstration by the striking teamsters and supporters marched through the streets driving a large truck drawn by six horses and roaders. A banner urged public measures, warning affiliated unions would oppose the council’s proposals unless the teamsters received consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iouck
Commerceal Vlube
Ele City
City in Brief Highlights Local Happenings and Changes
Judge H B Boles ill halted court today. Pet stock breeders meet at city hall tomorrow evening. J A Franciz, county auditor, moved to a new home at Second and Baltimore. Divorce decree awarded by Judge H B Boies. Minnie West visits Waterloo from Chicago, staying at Hotel Ellis. Waterloo banks announce Memorial Day signings. Fraternal conference attendees return by auto Sunday. City departments to close Saturday afternoons through Oct 7. Fire department receives $26 donation for recent plant fire. Local notices on community events, veterans, and school activities fill the page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Franciz
Bane
Second
Baltimore Streets
H. B. Boies
Mattice
Walter TD. Mattice
Waterloo Bank
Waterloo Clearing House Association
Worth Hillman
Harry M. Reed
Paul Bighmes
Iowa City
Fliliman
R. Spensiey
Altstadt & Langlas Cd
Pallec
Wooster
Pease
Vouriern
Rierberg’s
East
City
K. J. Intm
Ehitfonter
Wonsehold
Toom
Onidten
Black
Fefferson
City & Salemmen
Sullivan
Marth Hotel
Riehl St
Path
Heal Estate
Waost
Waterloo
East 4Th Street
Vast political and legal notices blend with war era farming data
The page slides between political remarks on presidents and justices including Taft and Wilson era figures, agricultural data from Washington, and a stray lost ad instruction. It mentions U.S. Supreme Court justices, appointments, farm statistics, and a note about a lost item ad.
Local Notices and Family Updates Reflect Community Week
Mitchell family happenings as Mily Mitchell hosts relatives while Mrs A Shember visits Minnesota. Mr and Mrs Indra plan vacation with son from Toulon. Beaver Dam school leaders named principal. Memorial service invites late war veterans to Decoration Day parade. Louis and Mary Turek of New York visit aunt Mrs Turek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Mily
Weeton
Dan Coner
Viallin
Sisweton
W. Parkhurst
W. OM
Indra
Toulon
Irdin
Hose
Warl
Beaver Dun
Wis
Relief Corps
Asoldiers
Wolke
Louis
Wary Tuek
New York City
2. Turek
Local Notes From St Anspar And Nearby Visits
May 27 residents recount visits and travels, including Mrs A W Kennehonm and son from da Crosse, Mrs O'Brien returnee, and a trip to Charles City to see a husband just back from Aye Heil Ality Sere Ying obert Boening hospital stay at Trumpton for an appendectomy. Waterloo mercurial services at M E church featured special music by Alinge Moe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Ansgar
St Anspar
A. W. Kennehonm
Mreo
Lonegun
Otte Palit
da Crosse
O'Brien
Kien
Fokel
Waterloo
M. E
Hureh
Ruen
Wan
Galbretia Vetera
Alinge Moe
Dneemng Servine
Clarksville and Littleton Memorial Notices and Local Updates
Local notices from Clarksville and Littleton detail funeral services for M. Perrin at Linwood cemetery conducted by Rev. T. B. Sherman, with family and community members attending. Other items include residents visiting relatives, a business sale in Aptington, overseas returnees, and Memorial Day observances and church activities scheduled in Littleton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksville
Markeville
Perch
Terchester
Mina
Miar- Cod
Taiity
Waterlay
Fawlly
Mes Herrin
Lettie Crippen
Clariaville
Greene
Teremiile Dereiy
Y Clarkes
Weldmion
Ville da Wsia
Roxay Oil Company of
Wattrloo
Donalison
Casiformay
Sundaes
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ustria
Seitz
Barclay
B.C
Harry Blanker
Balin
Buchanan Ont. &N
Kolchak
Murtuarir
Mione
Courier
China
Seme
Bridge
Y. M
A. Hidg
Buchanan
H. B. Boles
Minnie West
Chicago
Hotel Ellis
Thibady
Ieberta
Toby GU
Kraven OF Phair
Cumraday
Ayaa
Cady Healle
Polebank
America Oo
Catherine Cures
Rana Inet Sowoo
Edward Argal
Aduirens
Ald
A. Sebuck
Uleet
Earle
Ron
Sears
Abi
Merritt Rushby
Aviation Corps
France
Ira
Prank
Feix
Nishen
Missouri
Lewla Baletseiver
Tarsmer Fairbank
Nery
Ake
Matibaw
Wees
Mairhant
Loya
Adelbl Fartaeh
Warry Fingh
Fred Busbby
Mar+ Un
Louis Balenselver
Grouer
C.F
St. Mireaiele Hoapital
Riekelberg
Lenin
Methodistehotr
Dleir
Alee
Thomas McCunia
Perkin
Theeipton Hospital
Babe
Kate Thay
Atone
Hu Philips
Frank Cteever
Phi
Boy
Sen
Harvey
Wat
Osinelade
Ashley
Farnham
Claas
Mt. RB
Mr. Wegger
Arthur Younger
Tama
Brather
J. BL Youngman
Floo
Fran
Smartnes
Patrbank
Martha Woods
Edith Finch
Alward Sanhern
Quniors
Bob
Miskes McCuNouch
Slaughter
Cresen
Crate Perry
Alet Oaehool
Mrnday
Partos
Tan Neuhel
A. Halpin
Alarder
Pach Nelson
Hoaletan
Misa Nelson
Naomi Considine
Marion
Muriel Northrop
A. T. Considine
Moxson
Fridvey Crom
S.ervice
Aan. Emmet
Usterduin
Canina
Plias Wuedday Atierngen
Marek Newberg
Lowell Hodator
Muhlun
Malabar
Enton Sateertee Coetaeohe
Enton Sateertee Coetaeohe, Ped Hgenteits, Marwho Sold Aig
MARKO
Endl
Seaman
Plainfield
Velie Sindth
Geeubuyup
Waverly
Hue
Planta
Beliss
Thor de Neeltie
United States
Amere
Marble Rock
Heedino
Essen
Amit
the View
Rhnsen
Tor
Hailey
Anal Faualbe
Sgh
Tin “Soca
Justiva McReynolds
Janstser Tyandeis
Lakties
Marke
Associated Fress
Washington
Senate
Fnto
Dewar
William Turner
Hicevita
Dag Turner
O. W. Follett
Butler
Wellett
Tiltgen
Ives
Littleton
Tred Vishag
Meyer Bros
Aptington
Voss Bes
Vinvd. MeQagie
Fis
Sheirman
Camp Dodge
Charley Mey
T Udies” Aid Society
Ff. Houma
Woopager
Tudee
da Hoebreet
Mast Perk Ave
Wei Street
Keaward
Thane
Rooney
Wuike
Alterfield's
F-Li
Couriar
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!