Flu Report Finds No Inmates With Spanish Influenza
The matron reports no cases of Spanish influenza among county hospital inmates or county home residents. About 100 inmates remain in the two institutions, with one suspected case sent to Waterloo emergency hospital but found to be a cold. The article then shifts to postwar policy uncertainty and calls for a unified approach to readjustment.
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United States
Europe
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Girl Reserves Organized in Waterloo Under Miss Minnie Smith
The Girl Reserves of the Blue Triangle in Waterloo begin formation under Miss Minnie Smith, YWCA girls secretary. The national movement for ages 10 to 18 aims to build responsibility through school corps, with leaders named including Alice Dunham and Laura Neville and advisors from Town State Teachers' College.
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Minnie Smith
America
Miss Smith
Alice Dunham
Loraine Hallowell
Laura Neville
Carrie McFarland
Madelins Hutchinson
Miss Henry
Town State Teachers’ College
German Aliens Fail of Permits in Waterloo Cedar Falls
A. P. Houston reports that numerous German aliens in Waterloo and Cedar Falls failed to obtain travel permits near munition plants. Delinquents face arrest and possible internment until the war’s end, with a district attorney seeking warrants if needed.
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A. P. Houston
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Trasvel
War Department
Italy Breaks Austrian Resistance in Irredenta Victory
Italian forces crush Austrian defenses marking a decisive irredenta triumph. The counteroffensive drives Austrians from key valleys and towns, pushing toward victory as Vittorio Veneto and surrounding fronts fall, with Austria seeking armistice terms.
Federal program offers free education for disabled soldiers
The federal board for vocational education opens offices in 14 major cities to guide disabled veterans in choosing reeducation. The program pays $65.2 per month during training with funds for education and guarantees employment after completion, with continued war risk insurance support as they return to work.
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Navy
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War meetings held all day at Vinton
War meetings were held in Vinton Ta all day with local and outside speakers. Enthusiasm ran high in churches during the drive to raise the united war fund budget. It is predicted Vinton and Benton county will go over the top with flying colors tomorrow.
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Benton County
Football Scores From Regional Matches
West high 13 Cedar Rapids 0 East high 24 Cedar Falls 12 Illinois 22 Wisconsin 6 Harvard 7 Tufts 0 Washington University Pittsburg 34 Mestara Reserve 24 Ohio North EL Fa Purdue 14 Michigan Aggies 6 Towa 6 Minnesota 0 Michigan 13 Chicago 9 Town State College 6 Camp Dodge Depot Brigade 6 Camp Taylor 14 Camp Grant 6 Washington University 26 Draked
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West High Routs Cedar Rapids In Open Field Thriller
West high defeated Cedar Rapids 13 to 9 on Locust Street field in a hard fought gridiron battle. Captain Clyde Miller sparked the win with sweeping runs and a key 20 yard dash after a Cedar Rapids interception, while Merrill and Owens provided crucial support as West stopped Cedar Rapids' late threats and held on for the victory.
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Hawkeyes Edge Gophers 6 to 0 in comeback home clash
Iowa City November 10. The Hawkeyes defeated Minnesota 6 to 0 in a strong display of football. Lohman and Donnelly led the offense with steady gains and a late touchdown set by a 22 yard pass to Donnelly. Kingsley sparked a late surge with long passes that the Gophers broke up as Iowa dominated most of the game.
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Sun-Toting Gambler Sentenced for Concealed Weapon
Genree Culling, who earned money through revolver use in games, was sentenced to three months in the common jail for carrying a concealed weapon. Culling had terrorized other players after a prize slip vanished, police stated.
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Treat Em Well Motto Guides U S Tank Units In France
An account highlights how American expeditionary forces in France receive extensive support from the Y M C A K of C and Salvation Army. These agencies provide chocolate, tobacco, doughnuts, magazines, entertainment, education, rest areas, and personal contact to keep soldiers mentally and physically fit. The text notes that this care aims to keep fighters normal and effective, with widespread home-like comforts across camps and front lines.
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Jewish Welfare Board
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National Catholic War Council
Thieves Captured In Cornfield Near Country Farm
Howard Holman a farmer six and a half miles northwest of town arrested two thieves found red handed in his cornfield after neighbors reported suspicious horse and buggy near the Interurban line. The captives were placed in police custody with sacks of corn and their rig impounded as evidence.
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