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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1918

Page

10

Spain Keeps Coast Pact Policy With Britain

Madrid reports at the first meeting of the new Spanish ministry it unanimously agreed to continue the coastal and colonial guarantees in the East Atlantic and Mediterranean set in earlier agreements with France and Great Britain. A German admission to a future league would require a moral revolution, says Leon Bourgeois, urging an international constitutional framework to protect rights and prevent isolation.

Associated Press Madrid Pacific France Great Britain East Atlantic Mediterranean Sees Germany Spain League of Nations Leon Bourgeois

Omaha Inter-States Land Show Exposition Opens

The Omaha Inter-States Land Show runs February 12 to 22, 1919, at Municipal Auditorium Omaha Nebraska. It is directed by an executive committee of land development experts with governors of ten states and state agricultural secretaries, featuring lectures demonstrations farm motor power irrigation and conventions of agricultural interests. Executive offices are in Suite 507-9 Keeline Building Omaha.

Middlewest Omaha Inter-States Municipal Auditorium Omaha Neb Nebraska Iowa Missouri Oklahoma Kansas Utah Colorado Idaho Montana Wyoming South Dakota United States Keeline Building

473 Enemy Machines Felled by U S Fliers in 90 Days Effort

Associated Press report from France notes American aviators claim 472 German machines down in the period Sept 12 to Nov 11 with 353 confirmed. Bombing groups dropped 116 818 kilograms of bombs inside German lines across August to November in gradual daily totals.Franklin central Illinois, Winkelberg Lumber & Cent ads appear at end of item.

Associated Press France 96Th

Noose Dangles To Receive Rich Farmer For Disloyal Remark

Maquoketa Iowa November 16 W M Holtz wealthy farmer near Maquoketa who escaped a lynching on Victory Day has been taken to Dubuque for possible federal action He called United States Marshal Moore a better man than the Dubuque official Crowd protests ensue Mayor Mordon helps avert a hanging Federal officers transport Holtz to Dubuque for action A bottle of Danderine is advertised as a remedy in the proceedings

Maquoketa W. M. Holtz Atmarrow Dubuque Cyewitnesses Holtz Paine Marshal King Deuuty Haney Keta Mordon Foltz

Mechanics Union Aids Red Cross By Street Collection

The Waterloo chapter of the Mechanics Union collected funds during a Monday street celebration. Union representatives carried a banner through crowds soliciting donations and raised $129.27, turned in at headquarters Tuesday. Collectors named include George Hill B G Williams M B Warner J A Linden and Harry Munger.

Aterloo Mechanics Union Big Street Union

Public Official Questioned Over War Work Cards

W. J. Burbank the county treasurer was questioned by U S attorney F A O Connor and U S commissioner over cards circulated in Waterloo. The cards appeared to favor Knights of Columbus in War Work funds and cited a Fort Dodge article misstating apportionment. Burbank admitted he prepared the copy but denied printing. Officials say the cards helped slow the campaign. action by the department of justice may follow.

W. J. Burbank F. A. O'Connnor United States Land J Dempster Waterloo United War O'Connor Burbank Knights of Columbus Courier and Reporter Mack Hurlbut Fort Dodge United Bar Wee A Service Hed Pnes Atv. Burbank Service League United War Work Department of Justice

Egg shortage puzzles Waterloo grocers in dull season

Waterloo faces an egg shortage with no clear cause. A wholesale manager says the firm has eggs but lacks time to monitor that end of business. Grocers report being told they cannot can dle them, forcing pickups in rural districts. Retail prices run 40 to 66 cents per dozen.

Waterloo

Week of services begins at First Brethren Church

Sunday morning's patriotic thanksgiving service at First Brethren church will inaugurate a week of special meetings led by Rev. B. T. Burnworth of Lanark Michigan. He will preach daily during the week as arrangements are made for special music. The public is welcome. The Sunday program emphasizes a spirit of thanksgiving in line with the Ministerial union's wishes.

First Brethren Church B. T. Burnworth Lanark H. J. Goughnour Mr. Burnworth

Nine Protestant denominations meet in Philadelphia plan

Representatives from nine Protestant denominations accept invitation by the Presbyterian church to gather in Philadelphia from December 3 to 6 to discuss organizing action of the evangelical church in America. New York contributions to the United War Work fund reach 65,556,020 dollars.

New York Presbyterian Church Philadelphia Evamelical Church America United War Work Fund New

California Syrup of Figs Advertisement Claims Gentle Laxative Effect

Vintage ad touts California Syrup of Figs as a harmless fruit laxative for children and adults. It promises quick relief from constipation, feverishness, and stomach discomfort, noting that the product is easy to take and cannot injure. Warns to purchase genuine syrup from California Fig Syrup Company and watch for counterfeit labels.

California California Fie Sv' Ran Advertisenen

City Sees Decline in New Flu Cases Amid Peace Rally Apprehension

Officials note that fears of large crowds at a peace gathering triggering a flu epidemic have eased. City clerk records show a small average of new cases, with yesterday's tally reported as a few patients, not exceeding prior day totals.

Black Velvet Overstock Closure Ad at 95 Franklin Street

Overstock sale for Black Velvet at less than wholesale price. Store at 95 Franklin Street advertises closing out stock. No other details provided.

Franklin Street

German Propaganda Revives Draft Board Activity to Cancel War Contracts

War Industries Board will act as a clearing house to cancel government war contracts and reallocates labor, material, and facilities to commercial industries as needed. Exemption district officers and committee members told to stay on the job while American troops remain in the field. Propaganda energy noted since armistice with Old Ben Franklin misprint. Public notices mix stray ads and illegible boilerplate.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Nov. K War Industries Board Baruch Department Chicago State Council of Defense Ben Wranklin Ilinois Dunkelbere Lumber & Coal Co Wang & Miller's

Canada moves to disband military police units

Ottawa reports the government has suspended the Military Service Act and ordered the immediate disbanding of the civil section of the military police who had policed defaulters and deserters and carried out special duties linked to the act.

Associated Press Ottawa Canada Department of Militia and Defense

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World League—Bourgeois Britain The Omaha Fel U.S Franklin Winkelberg Lumber & Cent Noose Mechanics’ Union RED Cross First Brethren W. W. Shoe Shiner University of Chicago United War Work Campaign Tip Scott Scottt Bowne Bloomfi Russia Stolt Bros Paul Davis Dry Goods Co Fred Russell Pavl Davis Raat A.S. Sandall’s West Twelfth St Commercial Detferson L-Bo Crescent Brand Wangler Bros. CO East Fourth Street Coats M. H. Plymack Met
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