Memorial Day Parade Draws Over 5000 In Line
More than 5000 people are expected in the Memorial day parade forming at 1 30 p m. The route runs from Commercial and Fifth, along Fifth to Washington Fourth Commercial Bridge to Fourth east Franklin Park Walnut Fifth Mulberry Street. Marshals Waterloo military band police officials and Allen Albert lead the line. Followed by Grand Army Rainbow division Red Cross and junior members War Workers' and Boy Scouts, with fraternal and labor groups and county and employer associations bringing up the rear. The event honors fallen soldiers and showcases civic and war organizations across the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercials
Fifth Streets
Fifth Street
Washington Street
Washington
Fourth
Fourth Co Commercial
Commercial
Fourth Street
Franklin
Park Avenue
Walnut Street
Walus Street
Mulberry
Waterloo
Police Department
Allen Albert
Grand Army
Iowa
France
Roral
Red Cross
War Workers
Army Young Women’s Christian Association
Army Young Men's Christian Association
Boy Scouts
West High Military
Moose
Central Labor Union
County Service League
Employer’ Protective Association
Waterloo Service League
Windows Displayed To Spark Patriotism For Memorial Day
Window displays in town arranged for Memorial Day emphasize patriotism and wartime scenes. Flags of America and allied nations appear prominently, with a Civil War cannon, a large American flag, and banners. A French poster urges subscriptions for national defense, praising France and French women and children. The Red Cross and service banners enhance the patriotic mood, with displays by local stores and artisans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Daves
W. B. Small
Thomas Alyea
Small
Fort Sheridan
Field Artillery Reserve Corps
France
Seret
Hi_ F. Hekal
Waterloo Hoy
34Th Infantry
Uncle Sam Fosters
Army Navy
Marine Corps
Red Cross
Memorial Day Observances Emphasize Prayer Fasting
Memorial day of 1918 gains deeper meaning as the president urges fasting and solemn prayer. Waterloo Minis trial association calls members to open churches at noon for worship and prayer. Catholic churches plan memorial Masses and a requiem for the fallen at Calvary cemetery. Presbyterian congregations hold an afternoon Cedar Heights gathering with talks and a prayerful program. An advertisement encourages support despite war injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo Ministrial Association
Calvary Cemetery
Cedar Heights
Waterloo's Casualties Highlight Black Hawk County War Losses
Black Hawk County and Waterloo losses rise as eight from Waterloo are listed among casualties. Reports describe wounded, missing, and dead from local units, including corporal Lewis Detts and private Lewis Simons, with navy radioman Earle P. Nelson among the dead. Other county names include Leslie Bruce, Carl Chanman, Milo Miller, and Westley Wagoner, while Cedar Falls figures Harry Stamoulas and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
United States
Lewis E. Detts
Sergt
David Fox
France
E Leslie
Bruce
Columbia Street
No. E. 14Th Infantry
Regular Army
Eli Bruce
Carl W. Chanman
War Department
Toul
Westley Glyde Wagoner
Detroit
Mich
Milo Miller
Kelly Field
Tex
Miller
Hermann Miller
Watertoo
Hea Oid Minkle
Cedar Falls
Great Lakes Naval Station
Chicago
Woerty
Harry Stamoulas
Dinars Tis
Campody
Deming
Preimonta
Dra Harker
Fredericksburg
Ceder Falls
Jefferson Berrard Mo
Larkyy
Francis Nugent
Fran Waterton
Lieut. Nugent
Ahare
Boys of Twenty One Must Register In 1918
All male persons born between June 1896 and June 3 1897 must register. On June 21 1918, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., at the local board where they reside, or as designated. Go in person June 15. mail in registration card. furnish self addressed envelope for certificate. Penalty for failing to register is a misdemeanor with possible imprisonment and induction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regular Army
Navy
Marine Corps
National Guard
Naval Militia
Sixty Thousand Priests with the Armies in Prince
Sir Georges Adam Smith reports that sixty thousand priests accompany France’s armies. About twenty thousand serve in the Red Cross while forty thousand are in the ranks. He spoke after returning from a mission among the allied armies on the continent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Red Cross
Sir Georges Adam Smith
Aberdeen
Waiversusberdeen
Scotland
Patriot pulpit address urges world democracy at war service
Dr. Frank Willard Court of First Methodist Episcopal Church delivers a stirring patriotic sermon to soldiers and local veterans groups. He compares autocracy and democracy, lauds Allied resolve, and honors “Our Boys” from diverse trades who enlisted and face sacrifice in the war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Willard Court
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Woor. C
Riten
Serigan
Plymouth Bay
Walter Tig
Vary Trug
Jon Nyo
New York
Chey Houbtess
Howe
Koenle
Europe
Amerles
Germany
Abraham Jacob
Peanla
Capiain
Lueltania
God
Weester
Two Boys Fail to Enter Service Due to Height
The report notes two young brothers who visited recruitment offices in the wartime era and attempted to enlist. One measured four feet six inches, the other four feet eleven inches, both having passed examinations but choosing not to wait for induction. They returned home disappointed, hoping recruiters would accept them later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dade San
Watarian Resternay
Haear
Uncle San
Rostar
Waterloo Boys Over There Are Well and Fit
A Waterloo reader in France reports that most of Co. B and C, 18th infantry, are well and in good spirits despite losses. He notes Capt. Stellar wounded, one lieutenant killed, and two German soldiers surrendering after a French patrol. He observes better spring weather and hopes for favorable conditions amid ongoing fighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stellar
Leutenant
A. BF
Gnally
No Man's Land
Germany
World War I Comrades Surnames and Deaths Listed in Illinois Records
A fragmented 1918 veterans memorial lists numerous soldiers from companies across Illinois and nearby states. Entries name ranks, units such as Co D 46th Illinois Infantry and Co H 21st Town Infantry, with death dates ranging from June to November and burial sites including Elmwood, Fairview, Dunkerton, and George Norris locations. Several notes mention battles like Corinth, Mississippi, and indicate wounds or battlefield burial details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aheaies
Mictingly
Thinnis Terelars
Washington
Andrew Kerr
Lssrd
New York Infanter
Eimworrd
Albert Lincoln
Hiiness Infantrs
Fairview
Wiliam McCoy
California
Robert Brown
Fair View
J.J
Ullinois Cavalry
Ald
Also Mentioned on This Page
Black” Hawk County
Black Hawk County
Des Moines
Mneself
England
Corporal Lewis FE. Deits
Carl W. Chapman
Wesley Glyde Wagoner
Leslie J. Bruce
Earle P. Nelson
Lihut
GALTR
Iirse M. EB
Ganizing Canromlehis
Hoover
Harley
Perry
Schwab
Justics
Dumanus
Ayul TeIribition
Henry van Dyke
Potsdam Gan
Galilee
Getpaval
Gothsenmege
Calgary
Destrice
Lonin
Germmny
Ant
Wilson
Tran
le Fest
Teupdrey
Arnold
Real
Emiles
Stariny
Moses
Israel
Gideon
Joshua
Khek
Brent
Rontile
Enor
Waers
Wistop
McConnell
Fays
Rome
Weroes
Tiis
Pershing
Lorraine
Albert Montgon- Ary
Stark
Cirporn
Merte Sicuner
Oftimoeny Sergt
Owen Flawkins
Red Oak
la Tayette Young
Waterlow
Alice
Batle- Holts
Prem
Des Maines
Viet
Chase
G. A
Martin Stark
83Rd Tlinois
George R. Norris
New York Cavalry
North Dakota
Alfred Cordell
Joanne Riker
46Th
Aliois
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!