Will Press Fight On Tuberculosis In Waterloo
Waterloo groups plan an active tuberculosis prevention drive as wartime needs rise. Committees under Dr. F. W. Powers and Harry M. Reed will convene at 7 30 p m in Chamber of Commerce rooms to organize Christmas seal, dispensary, publicity, educational, legislative, and executive subcommittees with numerous local volunteers and doctors.
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Waterloo
Red Cross Society
Chamber of Commerce
F. W. Powers
Harry M. Reed
HM. Reed
Alien Beck
James Black
James Graham
HB. A. Boggs
D. Moore
J. A. Foote
John L. Tones
Katherine Coughtry
G. Cc. Litchfield
Fred Northey
J. E. Ridenour
Irene Knepp
H. A. Gee
F. J. Eughmey
William Ho Ross
J. DB. Ridenour
A J. Jernt
J. R. Thompson
Marion Chapman
Laura Wilhelmsen
Charles van Vieck
E. Peek
W. H. Brunn
Mra
R. A Folk
H. B. Kelly
R A. Rath
Ucational
J. FR. Maccartey
Rath
Frank T. Hartman
J. B. Brinkman
Elf. Stevenson
Fran Shores
EL T. Alford
L. Bowmen
William H. Rosas
J. BR. Macartney
War Surgery Is Marvel of Progress
American doctors at the British front report rapid advances in army surgery since the war began. Serum and early aggressive treatment cut tetanus and gangrene, with major work moving to casualty clearing stations near fighting lines. Sanitation and inoculation sharply reduce disease mortality, improving survival even in primitive postfront conditions.
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France
Little Theatre Opens in Waterloo New Home
Waterloo's first little theatre opens Sunday night in the newly acquired Fifth and Jefferson building remodeled from a church. The 150 seat venue will stage The Truth three times Friday and Saturday and host lectures, concerts, and art events. The Drama league, with about 200 members, aims to build community assets and develop local talent in playwriting, acting, and design. Tryouts for Pinapple opera will be held at the YWCA tonight for musical participants.
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Drama, League of Waterloo
Fifth and
Jefferson Streets
Drama League
Little Theatre Movement
Smokes for Sammies Fund Enclosed for American Fighting Men
The fund listing shows donors and amounts for a drive to send tobacco to U S soldiers in France. Each donated dollar buys four packages of tobacco retailing at 46 cents per pack. Donors include Miss Gertrude Shueman Miss Edna Tangeman Miss Ida Morningstar and Genevieve Briggs with small contributions. A note explains postcards will accompany each package and a message from a soldier will be sent back.
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Gertrude Shueman
Keystone
Edna Tangeman
Heystone
Ida Morningstar
Genevieve Briggs
Janes- Ville
Mollie D. Stary
France
Shots in the Dark: Patrolman Thwarted by Alley Gunfire
Unidentified assailant attempted to kill Patrolman Tom Malcom Saturday night as he searched doors and windows along an alley between Memorial hall and Commercial street. A gunfire exchange occurred. no hit recorded. A Waterloo Auto and Supply employee saw a man run to Fifth Street and into a rear alley near the Hotel Russell Lamson, described as a tall man in a raincoat.
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Tom Malcom
Memorial Hall
Commercial Street
Melcom
Fifth
Bridge Streets
Waterloo Auto and Supply Company
Fifth Street
Russell-Lamson
Tan
Barrels of Booze Held as Exhibits in District Court
Liquor seized by state agents in a raid on drug stores last summer moved to the clerk of court’s sub vault today for use as exhibits in upcoming hearings on liquor destruction and permit cases. Constable Theodore Peek supervised the transfer as a large van delivered bottles, decanters, and barrels through a basement window. Juries in earlier hearings recommended returning the liquor to owners, but the district court and state appeal over ownership and condemnation rulings continue.
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F. F. Knapp
Theodore Peek
Jury Commission Begins Its Duties in Black Hawk County
The new Black Hawk county jury commission met in the Waterloo Cedar Falls Cedar Falls area this morning to prepare a venire list from pollbooks. Members Parrott Hallowell and Leavitt receive four dollars a day. George Lichty was excused due to federal food administration work and Hallowell replaced him. The county board met in regular November session to audit bills and conduct routine business.
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W. F. Parrott
W. A. Hallowell
Waterloo
Roger Leavitt
Cedar Falls
Black Hawk County
George E. Lichty
Federal Food Administration
Various Club Meetings and Social Notices Tonight and Tomorrow
Local notices list multiple clubs and circles meeting in rooms of the Y W C A Hotel Russell Lamson and First Methodist Episcopal church. Recitals, birthday party and engagements are noted along with weddings and society events. Public notices urge timely submissions and schedule details.
Burton Avenue Baptist launches lay evangelistic drive
Among the churches the Burton Avenue Baptist Church conducts an evangelistic campaign through Easter. Prayer meetings occur each Thursday in four districts as the drive seeks to increase membership. A Thanksgiving offering of 500 dollars is being raised, with a men's meeting Sunday.
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Burton Avenue
Buy Hogs to Eat Iowa Corn Prompting Local Trade
Seed corn sells at 82.50 a bushel in Orange Township as farmers seek to use abundant soft corn this fall and winter. Waterloo area farmers travel to buy pigs to feed and fatten, aiming to net value from poor quality corn. J J Rainbow cites a Stafford Carisler letter reporting much soft corn in Pottawattamie county with fields often worthless and yields from 40 to 85 bushels per acre.
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Waterloo
J.J. Rainbow
Stafford Carisler
Macedona
Pottawattamia
Chrisler
Iron in Blood Promises Strength in Peptiron Ad
An advertisement extols Peptiron as a superior iron tonic from I Hood Co Lowell Mass. Claiming iron in the blood builds color, steadies nerves and stamina, the ad says the chocolate coated tablet form is pleasant to take and highly effective for boosting blood health. It targets general readers seeking vitality.
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I. Hood Co
Lowell, Mess
Rainbow’s Farm Plans Seed Corn Sale Next Spring
Rainbow’s farm in Mt. Vernon township prepares for seed corn sales with Seed Bella High. Farmers show strong demand as they buy dry mature white corn from W. D. Strayer, husked from wagons for 2.60 dollars per bushel. Strayer reports 1,000 bushels ready with more to harvest. Hila is an early variety that matured before frost.
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Rainbow
Mt. Vernon Township
Bella
W. D. Strayer
Lime Orders Early to Secure Next Season’s Crop
Farmers urged to place lime orders now to ensure supply for next season. Manufacturers say early orders allow six to eight months for preparation and prevent being swamped next spring. Fall or winter lime applications are effective and recommended as good practice and as an emergency war measure to boost yields.
Muskrats Next on Your Menu in Iowa Trapping Season
An Iowa feature urges trappers to revive muskrat meat as a regional staple. Dr. David Lantz promotes muskrat as underutilized food. though only a small portion of catch is eaten, experts say it could expand markets in eastern states.
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Iowa
Maryland
Delaware
Pennsylvania
David Lantz
The
Biological Survey
Eat What You Want When You Want It Ad Promotes Remedy
An advertisement touts Dr Caldwell's Byrap laxative herbs as a gentle remedy to ease digestion and allow indulgence in meals. It claims safety, regularity, and no griping, offering a free trial bottle by writing to Dr W B Caldwell in Monticello Illinois.
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Caldwall
Actio
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RED Cross
Little Theatre New
Sammica’ Tobacco Fund
Calle Cline Mission Cirele
Gilbert Ogaard
Double Six Club
J. C. McMenimen
Y. W. C. A. Rooms
Tuseday
Fine Arts Department
Russell Lamson
D. D. Reading Circle
Lic
Re! Swinehaert
Evans Lichty
Franklin Bridge Club
Roy Sinnard
Court of Honor
Walter Dean
J. D. Club
C. A. Ferguson
Wild Rose Club
J. H. van Epps
Edith Wyant
Dorothy Wilbur
Alene Flint
Ethel DeLong
Christie Tollefson
Ruth McGinnis
Plano
Genevieve Holman
William Templeton
Mary Cowan
Dorothy Dickinson
Theo Gilan
Alice Rodamer
Cora May Busby
Truman Walters
George Dickinson
Ruth Rodamer
Helen Nauman
Geraldine Brinkman
Louise Eibel
Craig Bliysen
Marian Templeton
Ruth Bruna
Roger Seavey
Denver Street
Ruth
Herberts-Weed
Ida M. Weed
New Hampton
N. J
William Brownlee
Helen L. Brownlee
Harold A. Clearman
George M. Clearman
Iowa City
Pythian Sisters
K. of P. Hall
O. L. V. A. Court
Lady of Victory Court
Knights of Columbus Hall
Joy Six
Jolly Six
Moosé Hall
Ida
Ruby Muthaler
Happy Hour Club
William Stewart
Business Girls
C. M. Davis
Walnut Street Baptist
Circle No. 3
Miles Sauerwine
Donald Black
Searchlight
A. E. Lawton
First Methodist—Epworth League
Westminster Presbyterian
Westminster
F. J. Hadish
H. A. Sargent
G. W. Gardweall
Central Christian—Christian Endeavor Society of Central Christian Church
Florence Stines
Iret Baptist
King’s Daughters of First Baptist Church
Orange Township
Torrkor
BIG Coat Sale
Reductions
New York
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