Regione Battle In Two Sections In France
A major Franco American offensive against German lines is reported near the Sambre and Meuse fronts, with British and French forces driving toward Mons and Avesnes. Crossing of the Sambre reported as progress, American near Montmedy, German defenses strengthening with tank traps along Mezieres to Diedenhof.
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Paris
Horne
Byng
Rawlinson
Debeney
Holland
Metz
Sambre
Mons
Avesnes
Maubeuge
Belgium
Oise
Aisne
Gouraud
Liggett
Meuse
Vardan
Beaumont
la Monlly
Montmedy
Thionville
Sedan
Mezieres
Fense
Montmedy-Longuyon
Thionvilla
Associated Press
Verdun
Hieuse
Longayon
Diedenhof
France
City in Brief: Local Notes from Waterloo Area
City in Brief lists residents visiting relatives, influenza and chickenpox cases reported by physicians, birth of Anna Mary to Gladbrook parents, police inquiries about George Myrans, Waterloo recruiting for labor, Grimner College seeking war workers, fox hunting anecdote, Peoples Mutual board meeting and succession, Chicago Great Western liberty bond total, Woman's Relief Corps charity allocations, Apple shipment from New York Baldwin, and local fashion ads from Leavitt & Johnson Bldg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian
Chilie Thompson
Dull Rapids
S. D
A. BE
Reiss
John H
Whatnet Gladbrook
Anna Mary
Torn
Whaoener
Waterloo
George C. Myrans
Thiory
Sporle
State
Federal Employment Buréau
Grimner College For War
Southern Division
Chicago Great Western Railway
Woman’s Relief Corps
National
Yenuney & Hazen
New York
Ministers Confer on War Work Drive
A Twin City Ministerial association meeting with sixty ministers from Waterloo Cedar Falls and nearby towns discussed the great united war work campaign to be launched next week. Dr Charles Medbury and Dr Kirby of Des Moines described seven in one drive. speakers urged nationwide cooperation and generous support for the troops, stressing that all groups serve as channels for aiding the front line and wartime welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twin City
Waterloo
Cedar Faliz
Charles Medbury
Kirby
Des Moines
Iowa
Chicago
Last Contingent of Men to Nitro Goes Tomorrow
The final shipment of workmen from Towa will depart for Nitro West Virginia on Wednesday night. The state quota was set at 700 men and will be exceeded with 250 men slated to entrain from four districts. C W McKinnon in charge of enrollment notes seven signed up and room remains for twenty five more from this place. A special train will carry the contingent to the government plant as in prior shipments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa
Nitro
W. Va
Meno
C. W. McKinnon
James Anderson 97 Dies in Lawn City
Cedar Falls Nov 5 Special James Anderson a pioneer resident of Washington and longtime farmer in Black Hawk county died at his daughter Mrs Nicholas Crone 421 Lincoln street at 6 a m today after a long illness He is survived by brother Robert A Anderson of Waterloo and sisters Mrs Lanfear Knapp and Mrs George Tuthill of Cedar Falls Funeral arrangements not yet made but services probably will be held Thursday
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Cedar Falls
James Anderson
Nicholas Crone
Lincoln Street
At & A.m
Anderson
Washington
Black Hawk County
Robert A. Anderson
Waerloo
Lanfear Knapp
George Tuthill
Explosive booby trap found in French chapel church
American troops in France uncovered a massive explosive charge wired to the monstrance in the village church at St Martin-Rivière. The device linked to the high altar would have blown the church apart if the monstrance had been moved, endangering worshipers.
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Associated
Presa
France
Nery
Harras
St. Martin-Riviere
le Cateau
Leon Bank Robbery Highlights Liberty Bond Theft in Night Break-In
Leon Iowa residents reported the Farmers and Traders State Bank was entered during the night. Bourglais reportedly obtained cash and liberty bonds before fleeing in an automobile. Authorities labeled the crime as a possible Dutch job. Cross, sought for multiple crimes, previously escaped Newton jail on October 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon
Bourglais
Farmers & ‘Traders
State Bank
Liberty House
Cross
Newton
Minstrel Show Delights Watersless Audience Reopens Season
The Harvey Greater Minstrels delivered a lively two and a half hour program at Watersless last night, with fresh jokes songs and chants pleasing a large crowd. A 40 member company impressed as a clean clever troupe, and the show closes tonight at the Waterloo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey
Watersless
Waterloo
From Job to Job in Oregonian Editorial Tone
A Kansas editor complains that many people wander between jobs, though truth lies in urging persistence. It argues for sticking with one trade to build a career and avoid long term dissatisfaction, noting shifting opportunities may leave job hoppers less valuable to employers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teortiind
Oregonian
Kansas
Election in Waterloo Sees Quiet Voting Decline
Election day in Black Hawk county showed a subdued turnout as many electors were away for work or in military service. Republicans held early leads with possible exception of state senator Rainbow, while Democrats aimed to boost Porter and Simplson. Soldier ballots may swing tight races.
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Black Hawk County
J. J. Rainbow
Harding
Sweet
Congress
Democratic Committee
Porter
Major Clark
Simpleson
D. B. Henderson
Sheriff Henderson
C. B. Santeen
A. W. McFarlane
Waterloo
Labor
Rainbow
Rigdon
Farmer
Simpson
Suez
Cantonmenta
Wilson
Ioroner
200 Mile Battle Line Aflame As Allies Seek Runs
Allied forces press a long battle line from the Meuse toward the Aisne as French and American troops drive to breach German defenses. Americans cross the Meuse near Brieulles and Pouilly, reaching the east bank and capturing Pouilly, threatening Sedan and Metz supply routes. In Waterloo, about 3,000 ballots cast by 2 pm as the city prepares for March 25 municipal elections.
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Guise
Peron
Serres
Hunding
Aisne
Rethsi
U.S
Meuse
Brieulles
Pouilly
Clers-Le-Petit
Failway Wood
Ron Field
Stenay
Sedan
Metz
Chauvenay
Moselle
Riley Iron Fields
Montmedy
Cenflats
Meuse Test
Mezieres- Bean Tailway
TAF
Waterloo
Miss Freda Gariele Dies After Surgery At Presbyterian
Miss Freda Gariele died at 8 15 this morning at the Presbyterian Hospital following an appendectomy performed several days ago. Born March 19 1888 in Waterloo she lived there most of her life. Survived by her parents Mr and Mrs Henry Barlett 220 Cottage Street and one sister Mrs Joe Welch Power City Iowa. Body removed to OKeefe Town Mortuary pending funeral arrangements.
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Fprueda Bantelt
Freda Gariele
Presbyterian Hospital
Waterloo
Nile
Erenry Barrelt
Cottage Street
Joe Welch
Powew City
Ghla
400000 Votes In Iowa Executive Race Predicted
Iowa voters faced a heavy balloting day as reports circulated that 400000 votes would be cast in the executive race. Across states, early voting appeared brisk with weather fair or improving in many places, boosting turnout for congressional and state contests amid flu concerns.
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Missouri
Oklahoma
Oklahoma City
Okla
Philip G. Hardinger
Philly C. Harding
United States
Young-Land
C. C. Harrston
Hinger
Pranca
Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin
County Council of Defense
Yi Pexpiana Congress
Indianapols
Ind
Indiana
Ofice
Louisville
A. O. Stanley
Ben L Runer
United States Senate
Kentucky
R. ¥. Thomas
Swagar Sherley
House Committee On Appropriations
West Virginia
VOTH
Charleston
W. Va
Maj. Elkins
Clarence W. Watson
Oriole City
Baltimore
Penrose
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
William C. Sproul
Repubicans
N. Y
New York
New York State
New York City
Congress
St. Paul
Minnnesota
Albuquerque
N. M
New Mexico
On &T
Nevada
Reno
ACTAH
Salt Lake City
Ulat
Utah
Supreme Court
New Jers Trenton
N. J
New Jersey
Baird
Boston
Mass
Masachusetts
John W. Weeks
David I. Walsh
Concord
N. H
Soldier from St Ansgar Killed in France Accident
Private Walter T. Enneberg, Camp Gordon infantry, St Ansgar IA, was killed in an accident in France. He left for Camp Gordon in July and soon went to France. He is a nephew of several St Ansgar residents. Aviator Lieut Milo Miller of Waterloo, who visited from San Antonio, will begin his return trip tomorrow after a one day extension of furlough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter T. Enneberg
Camp Gordon
AC R. D. Infantry
St. Ansgar
France
Charles Enneberg
Enneberg
E. R. Lockwood
Pan! Garner
C. Hunter
Lieut
Milo Miller
Waterloo
Santonio
Tex
Miller
Mrs Li J Roberts and Ora Parker Obituaries
Mrs Li J Roberts died of influenza at Emergency Hospital yesterday. Survived by husband, parents and three children. Family came from Clinton recently. Body to Kistner's mortuary for funeral arrangements. Ora Parker died at Emergency Hospital last night from pneumonia after influenza. Widow and two children survive. Body to Petersen Bros mortuary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Li J. Roberts
J. J. Roberts
Clinton
Kistner
Ora Parker
Logan Street
Petersen Bros
Publicly Owned Streetcars Proposed by Rail Leaders
New York Nov 6 Public ownership of street railways as a solution to unprecedented conditions was urged at the American Electric Railway Association meeting by Richard Atesulloch president of United Railways St Louis John J Stanley Cleveland president and T N McCarter Newark N J chairman of the conference committee They urged higher fares to cover costs and extended service for war needs McCulloch argued private ownership cannot sustain a 5 cent fare while public ownership could set fares at 5 cents or less with deficits covered by general taxes
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New York
American Electric Railway Association
Richard Atesulloch
United Railways Company of
St. Louis
John J. Stanley
Cleveland
T. N. McCarter
Newark
N. J
Mr. McCarter
Stanley
Why British Air Pilots Are Not Named In War Reporting
Louis Tracy discusses that publishing pilot names alongside scores would unfairly spotlight fighters while observers and other air service roles endure hard, unseen work. He argues co operation across branches is essential and that glamorizing a few “air heroes” harms morale, citing German practices and Baron von Richthofen as cautionary examples.
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Louis Tracy
Bach
Hans
Hass
Flying
Legion
Germany
Allan
Lille
Baron von Richthofen
Fl Corns
Heme
Esprit
de Corns
Air Force
YANK PLANES BOMB TRAFFIC OF MONTMEDY TEUTO
Gen Pershing's communique reports a broad front advance from the Meuse to the Bar with forces driving the enemy from key terrain. American air units dropped over five tons of bombs on Montmedy, destroying enemy traffic, while seven Allied planes are missing and several enemy aircraft were shot down or forced down.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Pershing
Meuse
Bar
Dieulet
Laneuville
Stenay
Beaumont- Stenay
Haights
Beaumont
Ling
Montmedy
Letters From Soldiers Describe Front Life And Hopes Of Return
Wartime letters reveal corporal William W Barclay in the 68th division recounting a German peace paper sighting and plans to return home by spring. He notes food supply, weather, boots, and camaraderie, while three brothers in France and at Camp Pike await letters from Earnest Dumire and other family members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William W. Barclay
Mira
C. L Barclay
Hammond
U.S
France
Camp Pike
Charles Talmage
Eleventh Street West
Samp Pike
Earnest Dumire
Co. E
Eness
Flore
United States
Make Them Work. A War Time Call for Hohenzollern
Washington IA Democrat urges assigning the German emperor to harsh labor instead of punishment by hanging. Proposes he be tasked with farm chores and menial duties for life. Notes the Fra tges base hospital in France will be staffed entirely by women including surgeons, drivers, engineers, and clerical aides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hohenzollern
France
Traveling man credits Tanlac for health boost in Cedar Rapids
J B Robertson a traveling salesman visiting the Hotel Cat Cedar Rapids says Tanlac cured his bad stomach constipation and rheumatic pains. He reports improved digestion and mobility after one bottle and urges others to take Tanlac at any reputable drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tanlac
J. B. Robertson
Cedar Rapids
Robertson Sald
Young radio operator blinded in action in France
Private Lawrence Trainor of the 105th signal battalion writes to his parents that he was gassed and blind in one eye. He enlisted March 24 1918 at age 18, served since July 4, arrived overseas June 10, and was first sent to Fort Leavenworth before embarkation. Grant votes by mail as soldiers vote in a military election at Camp Grant Illinois with orders allowing home precinct voting if not absent more than 24 hours.
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Mes. i. BE
Trainor
Grange Township
Lawrence Trainor
France
Altho
105Th Signal Battalion
Trainer
Fort Leavenworth
Grant
Camp Grant
Ill
Miss Alicea Benson Heads for Navy Service
Miss Alicea Benson of 1249 Booth street has passed examinations for naval service and been accepted. She has worked at the Singer Sewing Machine Company east branch and will depart Monday morning for Des Moines, then for Washington, D. C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alicea Benson
Booth Street
Navy
Benson
Singer Sewing Machine Company
East Branch
Des Moines
Washington, D. C
Correspondents Dean Dies in Paris
Paris, Nov. 5. Laurence Jerrold, dean of English correspondents in Paris and a Telegraph correspondent, has died after pneumonia following influenza.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Laurence Jerrold
London Daily Telegraph
Stinehart’s JABH AND DELIVERY GROCERY ads
The store offers a wide range of grocery items with pricing such as 40c taste coffee per lb 27c butter from Beechout, canned vegetables like red kidney beans tomatoes and pineapples, and pantry staples including seedless raisins teabags and oleo. Promotions claim best value with a phone number and address 318 East Fourth St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stinehart
JABH
del Monte
East Fourth
Bae “Sarge
Seerne
Courier patterns offer girl dress with postage coupon
Courier patterns advertise up to date j patterns via coupon to Fashion Department Evening Courier Waterlool enclosing 10 cents per pattern. Four orders fill quickly with delivery within ten days. S542 Girls Dress cuts in sizes 6 8 10 12 years needs 3% yards of 44 inch fabric. rica 10 cents. ENCLOSE 1 CENT FOR POSTAGE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fashion Department
Evening Courier
Waterloo
Rica
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