Britain Plans to Employ Demobilized Soldiers After War
London reports government plans to provide employment for every demobilized soldier with 13 week civilian and 26 week military unemployment allowances. Pivotal industries and mines lead to early discharge, with married men favored and civil service berths reserved for ex-officers. The ministry of munitions to be replaced, war stores valued at 500 million pounds to be disposed, and prewar metal bases to resume within six months.
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Associated Press
London
Montreal
Dominions
England
Ministry of Munitions
Ministry of Supply
Ufe
Red Cross extends Christmas parcel mailing to Nov thirty
Local Red Cross chair H B Cropper announces war and post office orders extending Christmas parcel mailing to Nov 30. A new labeling system and affidavits allow relatives to request parcels for recipients, with limits for weight and inspection. The plan, effective Nov 21 to 30, emphasizes conspicuous marking and shop hours.
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H. B. Cropper
Red Cross
War and Post Office Departments
War Department
Ceeeeer Eee Organization
Erican Expeditionary Forces
United States
American Red Cross
Hoboken
F. M. Scane
Waterloo Woman's Cousin Rescued From Otranto Wreck
Joe McCanse, cousin of Mrs. L. K. Park of Waterloo, is named among 20 survivors from the troop ship Otranto wreck in latest reports. He lived in Marietta, Ohio, his mother learned of his safety by cable before the War Department message confirmed the rescue. Initial loss figure given as 377 men.
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Joe McCanse
L. K. Park
Waterloo
Otranto
McCanse
E. Ruttedge
Marietta
War Department
Delphian Society Notes Unusual Interest at Meeting
News of Society items describe a Monday afternoon program by the Woman's club’s Literary Department led by Mrs. EE Grout. Papers explored Honore Balzac, the Revolution and its effect, and Prosper Merimee with readings by Mrs. J. E. Ridenour. St Francis auxiliary planned January hospital benefit play by John Rogers company directed by the Katcha Koo team.
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Litera
Woman's
Cla
EE. W. Grout
F. W. Gregory
Honore Balzac
A. C. Ryan
Austin Bart
Prosper Merimee
J. E. Ridenour
St. Francis Auxiliary
St. Francis Hospital
John Rogers Company
Katcha Koo
T. O. McCarthy
T. C. McCarthy
P. H. Townsend
Local clubs schedule meetings and picnic event
The French study club will meet Monday afternoon with Mrs. C. L. Chambers. The program will be given by Mmes. Easton and Valentine. Genda Hand guild will meet Tuesday at Mrs. John Q. Fairweather’s home for the annual business meeting followed by a picnic and supper.
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C. L. Chambers
Mmes. Easton and
Valentine
Gend-a-Hand Guild
John Q. Fairweather
Welcome and Homecoming at Local Churches
Rev. and Mrs. Fred J. Clark were welcomed at First Congregational church in a reception hosted by Miss Lucy Leavitt’s party with about 200 guests. A quarantine delayed formal greeting as Clark began leading the church recently. Grace M. E. church celebrated homecoming for Rev. E. J. Lockwood with 200 attendees, toasts by M. L. Tate and J. R. Macartne, and a shower for Mrs. Lockwood.
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Fred J. Clark
First Congregational Church
Lucy Leavitt
Fourth Visitation District
Mr. Clark
First Church
Harriett MacHlachran
Maybeth Mack
Marjorie
Aylor Rowley
Clark
Roger Leavitt
W. A
Peterson
A. B. Lovejoy
H. B. Boies
Austin Burt
Grace M. E. Church
E. J. Lockwood
M. L. Tate
J. R. Macartne
Local church group meeting and charity sewing event
First Baptist The King's Daughters meet Monday at 2 pm at Mrs. H Bailey's home to sew for convalescent hospital care at Fort Des Moines. Supper at 6 pm then a program and sample for Miss Hattie Mishler. Do-A-Bit society meets Tuesday evening with Mrs. Raymond Addington and Mrs. W R Thompson.
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First Baptist
King's Daughters
Red Cross Notes Meeting in Waterloo Chapter
Waterloo Red Cross notes announce a Monday meeting for Red Cross work at 7 30 p m at the home of Mrs G Millard with D A R members in attendance.
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Waterloo
Red Cross
Millard
Repro Auto 60 Moves to New Waterloo Quarters
The Repass Automobile Company opens a fireproof brick and concrete showroom at Third Avenue and Cedar Street in Waterloo, costing over 40000. The move places retail sales and service here while Fifth Street West becomes the accessories department and offices. The design eliminates posts, uses car stalls, and includes private offices, showers, a glass stock room, and a loading platform next to the railroad. I G Ralston was architect. H A Maine Co. built it.
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Waterloo
The
Repass Automobile Company
Third Avenue
Cedar Street
Repass Company
Fifth Street West
Acessories
I. G. Ralston
H. A. Maine Company
W C T U Receives Thanks for Gifts to Fort Des Moines
Waterloo W C T U acknowledges thanks from the Fort Des Moines convalescent hospital and Benedict home in Des Moines for gifts. Another barrel is packed for each site by the union. donations may be left at 723 Franklin or will be picked up if Mrs. John Wright is notified.
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Fort Des Moines
Benedict Home
Des Moines
Waterloo
Jucial Agencies Enlarge Scope for 1919 Social Work
City council of social agencies plans an expanded 1919 program and broader membership. A reorganization committee led by Miss Blanche Stewart, Miss Manetta Bell, and Miss Marion Chapman will draft a new constitution and by laws for discussion December 2. The aims include reducing duplications, coordinating efforts, advising existing groups, and promoting public education on philanthropy and civic measures.
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Council of Social Agencies
Social Welfare League
Home Service Section
The
Red Cross
Dovers
Salvation Army Capain
Blanche Stewart
Manetta Bell
Marion Chapman
Red Cross Chapter
Ity
Istar Witness Missing in Prosecution of Alleged Thief
The case against Paul Battier hinges on a missing witness Miss Eisie Graham. Chicago habeas hearing relied on J. J. Herkins identification and evidence of Battier’s presence in town when the Dec 29 1916 robbery occurred. Miss Graham had signed a confession naming Battier but could not be located for testimony despite searches and a Romania trip attempt.
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Eisie Graham
Paul Battier
Chicago
P. C. Jones
J. Wenner
Battier
J. J. Herkins
Miss Graham
Dago Frank
Romania
Wenner
Sample Each Free by Mail Promotion Notice
Promotional card offers sample items by mail with a post address and pricing details. Mentions Caticorn and a department code, requests postage and response to receive soap and ointment samples. Text is fragmentary but implies a mail order incentive.
State steps to secure a conviction in Battier case
The article notes planned state actions to obtain a conviction and reports that Battier has retained attorney J. C. Murtagh at 518 Jefferson.
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Battier
J. C. Murtagh
Film on Social Diseases Shown by Health Office
Dr. Jacobson, aide to Lieut. A. D. McLaughlin, federal health officer, arrived to oversee a campaign to stamp out social diseases in Iowa. A film event will invite young men to witness effects of social disease and eradication methods, with Quality Shoes advertised nearby.
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Jacobson
A. d. McLaughlin
Towa
Wang & Miller‘s
Eral
Lieut. McLaughlin
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Brutton
Phelps
Jefferson
Waterloo Wom
K. P
Ben Franklin
Northern
Hllinois
Dunkelberg Lumber & Coal Co
Shallenberger
News of Society
Delphian Club
Y. W
P. EH. O
Austin Burl
Kenneth Runkel
Mrs. Etta Loveall
Repro Auto 60
F. GO. B
Pontiac
Michigan
Waterloo Auto & Supply Co
Oakland
Istar
Mr. S.altman
Leavitt & Johnson Building
Waterloo Storage Battery Company
W. M. Kaiser
Waverly Decker Bros
Jesup
Ben Heinmiller
Hawkeye
Riverside Garage
Shell Rock
Ostrander Bros
West Union
West Fifth Street
Independence Battery CO
Independence Greene Motor Car CO
Wreene
Buchan & Genung
la Porte City
F. F. Wilfang
Dike
America
Paul Davis
Willard Rental
Willard
Standard Battery Service CO
Waterloo and
Oelwein
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