H B Cropper Chosen Waterloo Red Cross Leader
H B Cropper was elected chairman of the Waterloo chapter of the American Red Cross at the first annual meeting held at headquarters on Fifth street east. Officers include Mrs J F Simpson as vice president and Miss Gladys Johnson as secretary. The report shows 5025 members in the society proper with 751 in four branches and 34 working auxiliaries. War relief work, civilian relief and fundraising activities are described with notable totals for surgical dressings, hospital garments, and knitted items shipped to headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.B. Gropper
Waterloo
American Red Cross Society
Fifth Street East
J. F. Simpson
Gladys Johnson
Tressa McElhinney Trumbauer
Mr Cropper
C. L. Chambers
B.F. Swisher
H. M. Reed
Jackson Mc Coy
W. W. Marsh
EB. L. Johnson
J. A. Townsley
L. A. Link
Misses Johnson
Martian Chapman
Helene Balliett
Langlas
Simpson
Johnson
Cropper
Messrs
Reed
P. L. Killings
War Relief Department
Nnen
Red Cross
Cedar Falls
France
Marian Chapman
Civilian Relief Committee
Bat
Burlesque at Waterloo Excites Large Waterloo Crowd
The Aviators showcased at the Waterloo theatre with two burlettas, featuring a stylish chorus and a lively lineup. Hawaiian dancer Aloha and comic turn Charles Neil drew praise, while Babe Notworthy and Gladys Sears added notable acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo Theatre
Penny Aloha
Pep
Anna
Harry Scranton
Archie Bell
Babe Notworthy
Brunetta
Aloha
Gladys Sears
Charles Neil
Pledge Cards Pass Nine Million Mark in Food Drive
Washington noting the food administration neared its 10 million goal with 9,119,417 pledges signed by American housewives. The update shows an increase of over 280,000 since the last tally. Pennsylvania leads with 750,000, followed by Iowa at 517,000 and Missouri at 500,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
The
Food Administration
Dara
Pennsylvania
Iowa
Missouri
Operation Averted Woman Declares Cure After Plant Medicine
Mrs. Tros. McGonigal of 2432 Hartville Street Philadelphia recounts severe long standing female troubles and pain. She credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with stopping monthly cramps and curing her after three bottles, allowing her to avoid an operation. The letter invites publication to encourage others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Lydia E. Pinkham
Nothing Untoward Among Waterloo Boys at Deming
Waterloo recruits describe a 12 mile hike in 2 hours 20 minutes with minimal fatigue and strong spirits at Deming New Mexico. They report intensive morning drills and classroom periods, cold mornings, a Hallowe en initiation, and travels to nearby towns with mentions of Hurley Central Silver City Tyrone and a guard duty schedule guarding ambulance and field hospital property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Cody
Deming
N. M
Hudson
Waterloo
Altho
Hurley
Central
Silver City
Continental Divide
Tyrone
Leutenant
Pape's Diapepsin Stops Food Souring And Indigestion
An old advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as a quick, harmless antacid that neutralizes stomach acids to stop souring, relieve indigestion, and aid digestion. It promises relief within minutes and claims the product costs fifty cents for a large case at drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pape
Bankers and workers await payday amid busy mail rush
The daily scene centers on the cantsen where mail is handed out as the smallman arrives. Tomorrow is expected to bring payday since many are broke. The Couriers are well read and share the same paper, with possible more news to come. Lawrence F. Adair notes the piece must be censored before printing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genernl
Altho
Hoe Andquarters 60 Ag
Lawrence F
Adair
German Prof Adolph Wagner Dies in Berlin
Amsterdam reports the death of Dr. Adolph Wagner former professor of jurisprudence and political economy at the University of Berlin. He resigned his chair in January 1916 and held honorary degree from the University of Wisconsin. He was a member of several international societies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
Adolph Wagner
University of Baerlin
Berlin
Tees
University of Berlin
University of Wisconsin
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HB. Cropper
Mary of Activities
F. C. Platt
Department
the War Relief Department
Ape Cold
Dr. King
Ally
Beve
Awheuser-Busch
BORAX
Bendry
Seid
Teale
Wagner
B. B
Leath’s
Bath
East Fourth Streen
New York
Fourth Street
M. G. Kolman
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