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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1925

Page

10

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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