Wartime effects Vf Waterloo Vet Tell Vivo Tale
Letters from Cedar Rapids residents and Iowa volunteers reveal the postwar custody of Captain Washburn’s and William Parker’s effects. Parker died 1861 at Pacific Missouri from battle wounds. his small wardrobe and gear are listed. The piece discusses youth enlistment, regional origins, and a vivid Civil War correspondence from Captain Granger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Fred 3
Washburn
Ninth Iowa Infantry
Uhrow
Flora Wasuware
Cedar Rapids
Robert Anderson Post
William H. Barker
Wilher
Parker
Pacific
William Parker
Joseph
Capt
Pea Ridge
Ark
Foun
Waverly
Janesville
Dix Settlement
Dubuque
la Porte City
Spring Creek
Wolfe Creek
Shall Rock
Colesburg
Hardin County
Vicksburg
Ulysses S. Grant
Memorial Day Tributes Honor Nation’s Heroes Across Cemeteries
Four speakers recall the nation’s heroic dead at Calvary and Fairview cemeteries. Rev Williamson and Rev Mowellalan urge patriotism, remembrance, and continued respect for military sacrifice while stressing religious liberty and civic duty.
Civil War Letter Describes Battle Horror and Reorganizing Units
The writer recalls heavy fighting with many men killed or wounded, describes a failed assault on works, and notes survivors among convalescents. He reports unit reorganization, commander changes, and that guards and officers maintained discipline. He asks for news and promises to visit when possible. The tone reflects frontline hardship and endurance.
Bedbug Slayer Scorpion Stirs Manitoba Interest
A strange insect, named the bedbug slayer, allegedly a scorpion, was brought by a boy to Prof. Wo Jackson of the Manitoba Agricultural College. Broadcast reports claim it kills nocturnal tormentors in trials, though its bite is not harmful to humans. The creature lacks a tail, unlike other scorpions in Lipples and parts of Manitoba. The discovery sparked wide reporting across Manitoba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Wo Jackson
Manitoba Agricultural College
Dougs
Jackson
Manitoba
Lipples
Parta
Ona
Knights of Columbus to Gather in Duluth
The Knights of Columbus hold an international convention in Duluth Minnesota August 4 5 and 6 led by Dennis Donovan state deputy in charge of arrangements. About 2400 delegates and visitors are expected with a parade pontifical mass and business sessions. Delegates will tour the Mesabe Tron range visiting Nefrill Rust-Managing mine at Vibhing the largest yen pit mine in the ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duluth
Minon
the Knights of Columbus
Dennis
Donovan
Mesabe Tron Range
Vibhing
Statue in Memory of Heroic Dead Is Good Suggestion for Waterloo
A Waterloo cemetery visit amid spring flora and quiet tribute prompts Memorial day reflections on erecting a statue for soldier dead and pioneers. The piece notes Civil War and other wars contributions, laments lack of visible memorials, and lists local veterans and rosters with scattered details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Waterloo Cemetery
Urseken
Memorial Day Observance Notes Decline in Waterloo G A R Veterans
Waterloo's Robert Anderson post No 08.1 shows only 61 Civil War veterans answering roll call on Memorial Day 1925. Twenty three live outside Waterloo, two at Marshalstown soldiers home. 11 died in the past year. The post organized Nov 27 1881 once housed nearly 300 vets. today only two charter members remain active.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Robert Anderson
Grand Army of the Republic
Gleven
Hubert Anderson
Marshalstown
Ecity
la Porte City
California
Sharter
Joseph
Klingaman
Harvey Sill
West Union
Isut
Cedar Height
Waterloo Post
Pension Office
Waterloo Bost
Robert Anderson Post
United States Army
N. P. Chipman
John A. Logan
Comrates
Logan
Yeter
Memorial Day Reflections On Veteran Carder Through History
The piece traces Memorial Day origins from Civil War traditions to Gen Logan’s 1868 decree. It notes dwindling veteran numbers across wars, with Civil War survivors near extinction by 1945. It recalls early observances by Robert Anderson Post and a May 30 1868 inception.
Pattern orders for Courier patterns from Waterloo Evening Courier
The Waterlooo Evening Courier advertises up-to-date patterns sent to the fashion department upon payment of 15 cents each. Patterns enable seams and are filled promptly, with an expected delivery within 10 days after sending the order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterlooq
Also Mentioned on This Page
Memphis
Tenn
Capt. Washourn
Elyria
Sylvester Baggs
Thark
Oak Grove
Cranklin
Iowa
Carpenter
Curtiss
Felis
Re Burt
George Granger
Sinth Town
Washiurn
Granger
Fiis
Nashville
Edward Supple
Calvary Cemetery
Cod
Washington
Jefferson
Lincoln
RE. E. Williamson
Yairview
Ellow
Lfe
Our
National Cemetery
Commonwealth
F. Herbert Mowelalan
Elmwood Cemetery
Clinton PF. Smith
Waterloo C
United States
John A. Lorgan
Cary
Gus
Adjt
Cent. Steele
Tiley
Martin
Niles
O. B
Elson
C—Rowman
Lam
Ake Bowman
Benhamed
Knights OF Columbus
Samual Co
Hb &G
Jageph—Co
Tun Pa
Hoxie
WH. B
Hollinan
Henry
Dduseman
Joseph— D
Dist
Jolls
Levi L
Johnston
Dorman
Kelderting
Charle O. D
Sith Pa
Leighton
Byron—Co
Lindsles
Wigain
pale _T
Munger
Moser
Etwin
Northey
Portupile
Tal Herman
O. Page
Alvah— le Nistine
Techie
Wihlau—Co
Augustus
Col ‘Townsend
Sax
Cedar Walls
Tames Brownell
Noate
RASC
Gourmes-Servies Notpepo Tow
Stephens—Co
Isaac
Jemier
Leggett & Co
Neww York
Fae
Rluporthy
Orge A. Burke
Maron
Georges Edward
Leo Wagter
Marie
Gilbertville
James Ds White
South
James Wallace
Clarenge Manuhl
Linden
Sellers Barbara Ann
Pete
Clifford
Branson
Lafayette
Opat Sterta
Albert Magnuson
Siox
Vst
Samuel PL “Hamlyn
John FH
Plum
John Hyam
Jawless
Sola
T. Dybsi Rile
Chiropractic
EHK
Earl W. Jacoby
Chiropracton Gil
RED Cross
G. C. Kennedy
Wateclos
Orands
Eee
Unique Cleaners
Gates College
W. Park Ave
Young Coal Co
Phone Nine-O