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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1917
Page
5
In Black Hawk County Waterloo draft details show 2 010 married and 1 729 single men among 3 739 registrants. Native born 3 032 and aliens 388 with 388 naturalized or seeking citizenship. diverse origins listed from Greece to Turkey and Mexico. Factory work dominates with 1 206 in iron and steel, 601 in trades, 464 in hotels cafes and shops.
The report notes improvements in the leather sector while smaller figures appear in other lines. Industry observers cite steady demand and cautious expansion, with price stability in hides and leather goods offsetting slower growth in ancillary sectors.
Funeral services for John W. Foster former secretary of state and dean of the American diplomatic corps were held in Washington with President Wilson leading a distinguished party. Foster’s body will be taken to Evansville Indiana for burial accompanied by Secretary and Mrs. Lansing, Foster’s daughter.
Washington D C Nov 16 state directors of the war savings campaign met to discuss ways to impress the American public with the need for wartime thrift. A call on press and other channels was noted to spread the message nationwide.
Dent Wilson at the White House was a feature of the day's program. Economy in the present emergency was stressed as a means to relieve the strain on the nation's industrial machine in speeches by Secretary McAdoo and Frank A. Van derlip, director of the campaign, at a conference of the directors last night.
Waterloo merchants reported Fall Dollar Day as one of the biggest successes in the city’s retail history. Favorable weather and good roads drew shoppers from miles around to dry goods groceries and meat markets. Stores were crowded from open to close with strong cash sales across participating shops.
Merchants endorse a dollar sale with reduced prices on ready to wear garments and household staples. Black's store displays 60 original drawings by Waterloo east students under Winifred Unruh on food conservation themes. Twelve awards, small flags, will honor best entries as the local food administration promotes pledges and Red Cross campaigns.
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