Pershing expected to strike back in France war front
Washington dispatch reports strong belief Pershing’s regulars will soon counter any German attack in France. Private Hay of Glidden Iowa is buried in France, with three American deaths in the initial clash. Red Cross mobilizes food and support for American prisoners, with Berne distributing centers and verification cards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington News Bureau
Waterloo Evening Courier
Washington, D. C
Altho
War Department
Pershing
Merle D. Hay
Glidden
Dewey D. Karn
Colins
Washington
Black Jack Pershing
Hay
France
American Red Cross
Barne
Switzerland
Germany
Kern
Collins
Berne
United States
Red Cross Distributing Agency
Stockholders Seek Burlington Control
Minority stockholders led by Robert J. Frank of Chicago pressed to restore control of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy at the annual meeting. They claim directors violated by laws and charter provisions amid 98 percent stock held by Northern Pacific and Great Northern through joint ownership. They asked Illinois Attorney General E J Brundage to challenge a sale from more than 16 years ago to the rival railroads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad
Robert J. Frank
Northern Pacific
Great Northern
Burtington
Ilinois
E. J. Brundage
Illinois
Burlington Stock
Co operative Store Aims to Cut Prices for Laboringmen
A Waterloo meeting of Associated Manufacturers employees discussed forming a Laboringmen Co operative Store to slash costs. A representative will visit established co ops in other cities, funds raised for investigation, and stockholders in Waterloo factories may join. Staple goods would be sold at the lowest possible prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Manufacturers’ Company
Moner
Waterloo
Open Recreation Night At YWCA for Local Girls
Sixty five young women attended the first open recreation evening at the Young Women's Christian Association. A wheatless supper was served at 6 39 p m with committee help from Mrs J W Henderson Mrs J J Munn and Mrs S M Wallace. Carl Glick director of the drama league spoke on drama and will speak each Wednesday. The rooms will be open to all city girls each Wednesday with no requirement of club membership. Supper was free this first evening and will be charged at the lowest possible price thereafter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Women's Christian Association
J. W. Henderson
J. J. Munn
S. M. Wallace
Carl Glick
Drama League
Glick
Roan and True
J. B. Sedgick
M. S. Cornish
Red Cross
St. Francis Circle
Oscar Mullan
Mmes. Mullany
Murphy and
McDermott
John Gritman
Guy Robbins
Degree of Honor Circle
Charlies Rose
J. B. Ryan
F. W. Myers
My America League
Charles Tsenhower
Club and society notices of Red Cross and charity events
Domestic clubs meet for Red Cross sewing and social gatherings with hostesses named. Daughters of Isabella and Daughters of the American Revolution plan joint winter meetings with speakers on wartime economics in the kitchen. Birthday and farewell gatherings, thrift fund drives, and church society events are listed with dates and hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daughters of Revolution
Mary Melrose
Waterloo
Daughters of the American Revolution
Memorial Hall
Mary Day
East High Sch 1
Armiong the Churches Grace M B Woman's Missionary Society Notes
Grace M B woman’s society reports 58 new members bringing total to 242 and a 350 scholarship for Little Rock industrial home for colored children. $238.50 offering from Dr. Bair sermon plus future gifts. Central Christian, First Baptist hold meetings with programs led by members and visiting speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace M. B
Woman’s Home Missionary Society
F. B. Dietrick
Little Rock
Ark
Charles R. Bair
Cora Wowler
J. W. Arbuckle
W. R. Jameson
F. J. Miller
Missionary societies hold all day meetings and events
St Pauls M E Fort y held an all day missionary meeting with Mrs M L Newton and five new members admitted. Letters from China read by Mrs R G Wilkins. District convention notes and talks by Rev and Mrs C E Luce. Hostess Mrs Leo KR Leeper presided over First Presb. Major club Red Cross work. Other churches report Ladies Aid activities and newly elected officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's M. E
of Missionary Society
M. L. Newton
R. G. Wilkins
China
Fereguson
Marshalltown
C. E. Luce
Leo KR. Leeper
Red Cross
H. A. Boysen
Tae
Mammoth Plant for Engine Work Opens in Waterloo
Waterlooo Gasoline Engine company begins a massive foundry project to supply government engines. The one story concrete brick build of 120 by 525 feet will expand by 400 feet, occupying land once home to the Waterloo Central baseball club. Completion is targeted for spring with operations moved to the new facility to meet rising demand for gasoline engines and tractors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M Middlewest
Waterloo Gasoline Engine Company
Waterloo Central Association
Mande
No General School Closing For Husking Countywide
Rural schools in the county are not closing for corn husking. County Superintendent H. C. Moeller announced that districts may close or stay open as needed, with some rural schools delaying vacations while others continue term ends. Some farmers have adequate help, while in others huskers are in demand and city workers assist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Moeller
Also Mentioned on This Page
Burlington Control
Co-operative
Harriet Horton
June Houghton
Miss Houghton
Vanderbilt Rfle Club
Miss Horton
Monticello
N.Y
Woman's Club
Home and Education Department
Russell Lamson
C. 5. Chase
University of Iowa
E. E. Magee
B. W. Schuneman
George Dennis
Sweeney
Way
Corell
George Zoot
Thelma Lawless
Des Moines
J. H. Lawless
Tsab Iella
Isabella
Cc. C. F
Sacred Heart School
First Presbyterian Aid Society
C. B. Bittinger
Silver Circle
W. A. Davis
William Margadant
Fowler
Girlie Reed
Commercial Street
Cedar Weights
H. L. Shearer
Armiong
Central Christian
The
Missionary Society
Peter Woodring
G. W. Chester
Mmes. Harry Reynolds
W. E. Robinson
J. A. Francis
G. D. Serrill
Mms. Robinson
G. W. Miller
Mr. Woodring
Southern Christian Institute
Edwards
Miss
Woodring
First Baptist—Missionary Society
A. E. Hoffman
W. R. Cole
Africa
Mmes
Gertrude Lowe
A. J. Edwards
Olive Humphrey
F. R. Asquith
J. R. Vaughan
Fort Dodge
Evangelical—Philathea
Irene Sindlinger
Beatrice Reichert
Myrtle Hunrich
Lucille Gruener
Celia Anton
Amelia Halla
East Park
Walnut Street Baptist—Missionary Society
John Gilley
Carrie Neidy
Mem Fede
St. Luke's Lutheran—Ladies’ Aid Society
Anton Felt
William Hoffman
Sacred Heart
T. F. McDonnell
John Fitzgerald
Ladies of the Sacred Heart
Dr. Caldwell
Mammoth Plant
Foundry
Imnerse Factory
Nelo
Y.M.C. A
West End
4Th Street
Black Hawk Contruction Company
Husking
Poe
Wangler Bros
Draggieta
Lux
Greer
Lever Bros.Co
Cambridge
Mase
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