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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1919
Page
11
A wartime reminiscence recounts Armistice Eve in Waterloo on November 10 1918. Citizens rushed to news, parades formed, and church bells rang as veterans and civilians celebrated the end of hostilities. Letters describe trenches and homefront joy, with American serenades and communal relief across streets.
Conference on Christian Fundamentals set for November 16 to 21 is postponed because Dr J C Massey of Dayton cannot attend on those dates. He is expected to come later. Committees will continue making arrangements for the event.
Des Moines reports worsening coal shortages as strike fallout threatens city. State Administrator OC A Webster warns reserves moved to consignees and municipal services will face curtailment by midweek. He urges mixing green wood with coal to stretch supplies and delay full reliance on scarce fuel.
George C. Welker, deputy county treasurer, terminated his services Saturday evening after about 14 months in the role. He had previously served as deputy county auditor under Auditor J. J. Rainbow. The dismissal followed a dispute with Treasurer W. J. Burbank over delayed reports.
Mrs. Josefine Bousre of Portland Indiana says displacement left her unable to stand or work and nerves left her weak. After trying physician treatments with no relief she used Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and recovered strength to do her own work. Thousands of American women report similar results and are encouraged to write for guidance.
An advertisement extols faithful daily use of Famo for healthy hair. It promises dandruff control, nourished scalp, and stimulated new hair growth, claiming no alcohol irritants, soft glossy hair, and postponement of graying. Sold in 35 cent and 1.00 dollar sizes from Detroit firm F A Thompson & Company.
Eden A. Smith of Company 1, Thirty Infantry, son of Mrs. Katie Bronson of 615 Columbia Street, was killed in action July 16, 1918 near Crezancy France while aiding his platoon under heavy shell fire. His mother received the Croix de Guerre for bravery and the Distinguished Service Cross was to be awarded posthumously.
In December 1917 he departed to Greene, North Carolina, then to France. He entered action about April 1, 1918, and served continuously on the front from then until his death.
Iowa farmers urged to consider buying land in Wisconsin to escape high Iowa rents. The ad asserts Wisconsin offers rich black soil, level terrain, and proximity within 75 miles, promising profit from crops with familiar equipment and livestock.
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