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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1918

Page

9

East High Faces Cedar Rapids With Star Players In Question

Joy and sorrow mark East High football news as Bill Ronan may return for the Thanksgiving city and county title clash with West, while Owen Miller is sidelined by academic ineligibility. Miller’s recent standout form and defensive play are missed as East gears for a final prep game against Cedar Rapids before the big showdown.

Rom East High School Orange and Bill Ronan Veeran East J. Miller Hast Owen Miller Star End Cedar Rapids Miller Cedar Falls West Dil Jon

Waterloo bred bull travels like a king on trip to new home

The $60,000 Jersey bull Financial Sensation, bred in Waterloo Iowa, has arrived in West Chester Pennsylvania with Grey Stone Jersey Farm purchasing half interest. The one year old animal traveled three days and three nights by train, slept with a lower berth, and drew crowds at halts.

Waterloo Waterloo Jersey Farm West Chester Greystone Jersey Farm Company Daily News Nelson Bat’ Nelson Waterloo Jersey Roberts Comfort Greystone

Redden Now Colonel Henry Reilly Given Brigadier Generalship

Danville Illinois November 13 Curtis B Redden a former Michigan football captain 1904 now a major in the 149th field artillery serving in France has been appointed colonel of that regiment Col Redden home is Danville Col Henry J Reilly first commander of the 149th field artillery promoted to brigadier general to command an infantry unit in the Rainbow division

Associated Press Danville Ill Curtis B. Redden University of Michigan 149Th Field Artillery France Redden Henry J. Reilly Illinois Field Artillery

Stock Issue Limits to Continue While U S Needs to Borrow

Washington D C November 13 Restrictions will be continued the governments capital issues committee on the floating of securities not absolutely essential it was stated officially today despite the war industries boards partial removal of limitations on non war construction and manufacturing in view of the necessity of obtaining another big loan in the spring the treasury with which the capital issues committee is connected holds that securities market still must be left open largely for government securities

Associated Press Washington, D. C War Industries Board Treasury

Hearing on salvage adjustment for damaged melons

Salvage adjustment hearing today in the Commercial club rooms before arbitrators R. J. Hoxie R. C. Sinnard and H. E. L Fullar. Ralph Wellday of the state food administration presides to determine freight payments. Melons shipped from Nusentine to Waterloo last summer were refused upon arrival and 245 of 1200 were sold by the food administration.

Nusentine Waterloo R. J. Hoxie R. C. Sinnard H. EL Fullar Ralph Wellday State Food Administration Consignea Food Administration

Crown Prince Reported At Maastricht Amid Turmoil

Reports place the Crown Prince at Maastricht as clashes erupt between revolutionists and royalist troops with artillery. Dutch frontier guards intercept, sending for Gen Onnen to intern the ex Kaiser. William Hohenzollern arrives at Amerongen Maarn estates in Utrecht Province as authorities manage his movement.

Wetil Amsterdam Wm. Hohenzollern Holland Onnen Kaiser Hohenzollern Maaen Amsterdam Willam Hoahenzollern Amerongen Count von Spentinck Maarn Utrecht

Steel Men Press U S to Oversee Industry During Peace

The American Iron and Steel Institute steel committee led by Elbert H. Gary urged the War Industries Board to maintain supervision of the steel industry for a period as postwar readjustments proceed. Officials discussed gradual changes to the government program and how far war production might be reduced and commercial work resumed.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Steel Committee American Tron and Steel Institute Today War Industries Board Elbert H.gary

Mothers of French Soldiers Welcome U.S. Men Like Sons

American doughboys on the Sedan front are greeted by French mothers who embrace them as sons. The older women, mothers of soldiers, show joyous relief and welcome the U.S. troops into their homes behind the lines.

U.S Associated Press Sedan

Roumanian War Aims Against Germany Reported

Romania plans to declare war or take steps to disarm and expel the German army led by Mackensen, seen as retaliation for oppression since the Bucharest treaty. Reports from official channels indicate Gen. Coanda heads the reorganized Roumanian government.

Washington, D. C Roumania Germany You Mackensen Bucharest Coanda

German Austria Proclaimed Part of German Republic

Copenhagen dispatch reports German Austria is proclaimed a part of the German republic by the state council in Vienna. The note adds details of Lemnos and Galata in the Aegean where nine British airplanes landed near Constantinople two days after the Turkish armistice. Flight Commander Henry Wiser is cited as the first allied officer to reach European Turkish soil.

Copenhagen Austria German Republic State Council Vienna Lemnos Aegean Galata Constantinople Henry Wiser Genatias Yale

Brisbane Probe Widened Seeks Brewing Influence

A subordinate judiciary panel broadens its inquiry to cover political activity by brewers and the purchase of the Washington Times by Arthur Brisbane, funded by brewery interests. The hearing will begin Tuesday as part of a wider probe into brewery influence and press ownership.

Washington D. c Senare Judiciary Washington Times Arthur Brisbane

Unseating 12,000 workers as gas plant closes

Long Island City reports that a large government gas defense plant will shut, affecting twelve thousand men and women whose weekly wages rose from 12 to 18 dollars to as high as eighty, forcing many to seek work elsewhere. Earthquakes disrupt Italy with damage near Santa Sofia and surrounding towns, killing eight at Santa Sofia and injuring several. Weather notes show temperatures from 38 to 58 yesterday. Paris reports no further official battlefield statements will be issued by the war office.

Long Island City Toreek The Paris Jated Press War Office

Obituaries and Death Notices From Waterloo Area

A batch of obituaries and death notices from Waterloo area residents. Several deaths cite influenza and pneumonia including Mrs. Oliver Coates and Vern Collins. Other notices include J C R Hostetler and Mrs Magdalene Moessner with familial survivors listed. Services and burials planned at local mortuaries and churches.

Vern Collins Frank Collins Minneapolis Minn Camp Grant

Air Mail Test From Chicago to New York in December

Chicago reports Air Mail test plans with Captain Lipsner awaiting readiness in the first week of December for a Chicago to New York route. A plane is expected to arrive in Chicago by December to conduct a trial flight. A boy was struck by a small car at Mulberry and Fifth streets and received treatment. a Ford with shotgun in it was reported stolen between Fourth and Pay Avenue.

Chicago New York B. B. Lipsner Aerial Mail Service Otto Praeger Chicazo Harry Anton Company Valiey Mulberry and Fifth Streets Ingon Toe,ndon Dike

When Do We Go Home Yanks Ask as Foe Quits

The article reports American troops near the Meuse and Moselle considering demobilization plans. It notes armistice prospects, questions about soldiers becoming occupation troops, and the lack of German movements. Washington prepares demobilization details based on service length and trades absorption. Local boards will coordinate on work availability.

Army of Occupation

Notable British Tanks Halt German Counter Near Cambrai

British forces halted a German counter assault near Cambrai using anti tank guns to disable German tanks. A correspondent recalls seeing prisoners repairing high wire fences around huts and creating neat terraces in their cages. One prisoner even labeled “P.O. W. Cage No. 253” with chalk stones, reflecting a oddly calm scene amid the fighting.

George T. Bre Reciprocal Cambrai Tommy

Peace Day Holiday Proposed by President in Telegrams

President Wilson has received messages from across the nation urging a national holiday to celebrate victory in the war. One plan contemplates Peace Day or Thanksgiving with morning religious services and afternoon patriotic demonstrations.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Wilson

Shoes bought with phony check lead to arrest

A man identified as A. G. Brown and Clifford Stackhouse is accused of passing a false $24 check at M. Bootery. The suspect, held after his wife sought an exchange for shoes, faces a municipal court hearing for cheating by false pretenses. Police described the case as part of a wider August involve ment with a large sum in currency.

A. G., Brown Clifford Stackhouse Brown Stackhouse M. Bootery Sore West

Iowan Thought Dead Escapes Prison to Austria With Others

Trieste reports an Iowan, GC. O. Young of Des Moines, believed dead, arrived with allied prisoners after escaping Austrian camps amid riots. Paul G. Ratlit of Drew, Mississippi, also escaped from a camp on November 1. The American Red Cross teams in Italy are fighting influenza with clinics, milk supplies, and volunteers aiding Avellino and Naples areas.

Austria Associated Press Trieste GC. O Young Des Moines Paul G. Ratlit Drew, Miss Italy Naples American Red Cross Palermo Madame Jane Centianini Jane Noria Metropolitan Opera Company of New York Avellino Aveliino Lenza Dame Utinuini

Native German on fights well for U S

Phoenix flyer Lieut. Frank Luke of Phoenix is unofficially credited with downing nine German airplanes and one German balloon, flying in the St Mihiel region. His father was born in Germany, and the young man, a 1917 Phoenix High School graduate, trained in aviation at San Diego and Austin and has been in France since May.

Phoenix Aviz Frank Luke St. Mihiel Luke Germany Phoenis High School San Diego Cal Austin Tex France

Last Night's News in Brief Washington DC

Shipping boatd agents were ordered to rus ug for mrchant marine crews in view of unabated ship con struction plans. A resolution to not enter into separate peace negotiations was introduced by Senator Poindexter. A voluntary newspaper censorship covering ship movements was withdrawn by Secretary Daniels. New York reports war work contributions totaling 23,100,054 dollars over two days. Victory bread will disappear from American tables as the food administration plans new measures. A non stop flight covering 420 es between Dayton and Washington in 3 hours 50 minutes was made in a De Haviland aircraft with a Liberty motor, pilot and one passenger.

Washington, D. C Rus Ug United States Poindexter Aoluntary Seecretary Daniels New York United War Work The Food Administration Dayton Ohio Washington de Haviland

Older Draft Men Asked to Return Blank Questionnaires

Washington D C November 13 Provost Marshal General Crowder called on men aged 36 to 45 who received but did not return questionnaires to send them back blank to local boards. Boards must cancel entries for these classes and they will be considered no longer subjected to the selective service law. Classification of 18 year olds continues as valuable for statistics and future military planning. Draft boards may be needed as active local agents in demobilization plans.

Washington, D. C United States Wilson War Industries Board Associated Press Crowder General Staff Army

Dyspepsia Spoils Beauty Ad for Stuart's Tablets

An old advertisement claims indigestion spoils appearance and promises relief. It asserts digestive troubles ruin complexion, cause fatigue, and sour mood, urging use of Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets to improve digestion, blood nourishment, and overall looks with a 60 cent price tag.

Stuart

Why Catarrh Attacks During Windy Winters

Catarrh travels with winter winds as people ignore nature and its laws. Blood streams carry cells that fight infection, build tissue, and remove impurities. When mucous membranes fail, impurities form, odors rise, and decay begins. S. S. S. aids nature by delivering vegetable ingredients that enter the blood, target disease germs, and help restore health. Buy S. S. S. from your druggist and consult the Medical Department for guidance. Swift Specific Company, Shel Drawer B, Atlanta, Georgia.

Nature S.S. S ShelDrawer B Atlanta Georgia

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