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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1918
Page
9
Chicago traders pushed corn higher amid European famine concerns and wet weather that may slow movement. Dec and Jan futures climbed while oats followed. Rumors of easing eastbound grain embargo lent further support. Provisions rose as European shortages lifted demand, though hogs weakened late.
Chicago market reports show hogs slow and uneven, price averages off yesterday by about 10 cents. Cattle receipts at 4,000 with in most cases higher grades, feed and butcher cattle up to 26 cents, while sheep trade steadies with lambs firm to modestly higher. Kansas City, St. Louis, Omaha and Sioux City listings mirror weak hogs and firmer cattle trends across major markets.
Nov 16 reports show butter steady to higher across markets with New York prices for extras 58 62c and 32 32c for different grades. Eggs steady with 10,851 cases received. firsts 64 67c. chicken and turkey prices mixed. Chicago markets note higher butter creamer 51 1 2c and unchanged poultry numbers.
Minneapolis report notes a film celebrity's divorce proceeding with brief court activity and scattered market quotes. no clear names or dates beyond mid November, with general references to receipts and mercantile prices.
In Chicago on November 16 actor Henry B. Walthall obtained a divorce from Mrs Tea belle Hartington Walthall in a circuit court proceeding that lasted under two minutes. The divorce cited desertion by the wife and noted she is believed living in New Jersey. Stock market news followed, detailing mixed trading with Marine preferred among volatile issues, United States Steel fluctuating, and overall dull activity ending near the half hour.
Grain and market notes from Waterloo markets list prices for cattle hogs and butter while noting wholesale and retail potato prices, seed lines, Liberty bond figures, and Chicago corn and oats trends. The item blends commodity quotes with stock market observations and brief economic commentary.
Demobilization orders push to reduce two American forces while completing casualty lists and tallying prisoners. Gen Pershing urged expediting full casualty records by 11 a.m. November 11, as Gen March outlined Allied front lines at cessation. Ports along the Atlantic are mobilizing to handle returning troops and cantonment disposition is under study. Specialized units and permanent camps to be trimmed. some personnel to stay for essential roles.
New York November 16 The appellate division of the supreme court denied a motion by Col Edward H R Green executor of Hetty H R Green to reargument the court s ruling directing the estate tax appraiser to determine the capital Mrs Green invested in New York The movant claimed the decision would infringe privacy and publicize private affairs previously kept from newspapers.
In Union, Salvador, Friday Nov 15 Dr Salvatore Mendieta was elected president of the Unionist party of Central America at the convention session.
Officials of the Service league discuss publishing names of individuals who reduced their war work pledges. The drive shows over $50,000 raised of $74,000 goal. With such reductions, a drastic plan may be used to spur Waterloo to meet its quota. a league meeting may occur Monday to review the situation.
Paris reports that Allied forces will enter Bucharest on Sunday with a triumphal reception prepared. The British have reached Constanza on the Black Sea, about 60 miles southeast of the Danube delta, after crossing the Danube with minimal German resistance. General Berthelot, previously commanding French forces around Reims and the Aisne, is now in Romania.
Mrs G Fader of Dewar visits Mrs William Adrian for several days. Sadie Nelson informed of her son Reed Nelson's overseas arrival. John Funk informed of Clarence Hunk overseas arrival. Miss Josephine Pattil recalls orders to Camp Custer Mich. Oscar Tuttle arrived overseas. Lydia Hall Independence visiting daughter Mrs C C Jenkins Waterloo. Lieut W 4 DeWees, formerly with Iowa State bank, arrived overseas. First Lutheran services moved to basement due to furnace delay. John Berend on furlough from Camp Cody. Gust Schneider learns son Edward HE Schneider arrived overseas. Miss Helen Gronen returned from Faribault Minn influenza closed school. Miss Katherine Mears Waterloo elected to Aegis society Grinnell College. Minneapolis schools reopening after six week quarantine. Lester Consignity overseas arrival noted. New jury commission appointed Waterloo Cedar Falls and keeps Cedar Falls. F W Robinson of Neadessia Kan visiting. death of brother in Carroll County. Frank M Haislett informed his brother Corp Stanley J Haislett wounded Oct 4. Alfred Mohr arrested as German spy. to be sent to Chicago. Attend Labor Temple dance this evening. Majestic Orchestra.
County food administrator W F Parrott has not confirmed if the county lies in the beet sugar district and thus qualifies for four pounds of sugar per month after December 1. He met state administrator Deems who could not answer and said he would consult Washington. no reply yet. The four pound increase applies only to beet and cane sugar districts.
Three petitions in bankruptcy were filed with George Wood referee. Thomas F. McDonnell and Arthur A. Ships, contractors from New Hartford, report unsecured claims of 12,114.39 with assets 10,539.60. Guy Swartz, baker at Perkers’ Bar, lists debts 9,393.40 and assets 2,506 for household goods. The Singer Sewing Machine Co opened a new East Side Shop at 522 Lafayette St offering machines, needles, and hemstitching services.
A local ad lists 522 Lefayetta Street offering a full line of Singer sewing machines, needles, and oil. It highlights specialty service and regional supply of sewing notions for enthusiasts and home crafters.
Paris dispatch reports Belgian forces entering Brussels on a morning move after four years of German occupation. German troops began retreating from the Belgian capital per armistice terms, with Liege forts abandoned earlier and Antwerp defended until fall. King Albert and government expected to reenter Brussels, possibly November 23, when parliament reopens.
Washington dispatch says Iowa troops at Camp Dodge will be demobilized locally to enable victory parades nationwide. Discharges start at 30,000 a day under overall demobilization. Camp Dodge kept as mobilization center. sick and wounded first return from overseas.
Berlin reports Mathis Erzberger, head of the German armistice delegation, will lead the preliminaries of the peace talks with the foreign office. London dispatch notes H C Norman, counsellor at the British embassy, named as a British delegate, noted for organizing the 1912 Turkey Balkans pact secretariat.
Chicago November 16 Federal Judge Landis declined a petition to change venue for Victor L Berger Adolph Germer William F Kruse Irwin St John Tucker and J Louis Brngdam saying the court cannot permit a petition to be a vehicle of slander The defendants indicted for alleged Espionage Act violations were claimed to show prejudice against German birth by the judge
Berlin appeals to President Wilson to send plenipotentiaries to The Hague or another city to save the German people from starvation and anarchy. In Washington producers and refiners urge continued production, while Hurley seeks to arrange transport for a large port of the American army. In Prague Oklahoma a tornado killed one and injured eighteen with about $60,000 property loss. In St Paul Minnesota the liquor amendment failed by 750 votes.
Clarksville Ia Nov 16 special news of the death of the second Clarksville man to give his life in the war was received yesterday when notification came that Ben M Coster died Oct 13. His parents live at Shell Rock Ia but he registered here and was called into service with a contingent from Butler county. The first Clarksville pilot was reported dead Thursday when Private Elmer Angels parents received a telegram from the bar department.
Washington Nov 16 The Senate judiciary subcommittee led by Senator Overman began considering the Overman reconstruction bill creating a president appointed commission. Weeks Cummins and a caucus plan trigger joint congressional action. Miss Rita Freeman slated to speak in Waterloo Dec 12 per state food administration messages. A $29 000 bond theft by W F Parrott via a messenger was reported, with time and place to be announced. a $20 000 theft also noted. Detectives traced the messages to an unknown boy at delivery.
The Associated Press reports a feasibility study on consolidating Western Union and Postal Telegraph facilities as a special committee reviews plans. Brig. Gen. Farrand Sayre assumes command of a new cavalry brigade, with orders expected soon. Overnight wartime support totals rise, bringing national contributions to 93.45 million as regions report progress toward fundraising goals.
London reports Earl of Reading, Britain's high commissioner, is recovering after influenza, delaying his return to America and complicating tea blending trade with the United States. In Des Moines, a woman named Mil fired Harvey and pleaded guilty to manslaughter, receiving an indeterminate sentence up to eight years at Rockwell City reformatory.
Prince George A. Looff premier of Russia after the revolution discussed with Secretary Lansing the chaotic Russian situation and the part the United States might play in rehabilitation. Ambassador Bakhmeteff accompanied him. Looff planned to meet President Wilson later.
Allied report from Alsace Lorraine says Romanian prisoners began reaching American lines on November 16. Germans reportedly freed them to avoid providing food or transport. Romanians arrived in groups at various points, receiving clothing and meals from American forces as German withdrawals continued along the front.
Mortuary notices report Jd. O' Woopy J Roy Woody died in Minneapolis at his sister’s home from influenza born January 14 1888 in Montevideo. He lived in Newton before moving to Waterloo twelve years ago married Fannie Seblabere in 1908. Survived by widow two young children parents three brothers and three sisters. Funeral tomorrow at Petersen Brothers chapel at 10 a.m. Elmwood burial. L. C. Newcomb: Mary Newcomb Stratford received Ward. father L Newcomb died Oct 31 in Wichita. Three children survive Carrie and Charles Newcomb and Mrs Stratford.
The War Industries Board announced abandonment of the recently adopted shoe schedule that would classify trade and fix prices from 3 to 312 dollars. Conservation features of the program, which industry was forced to accept, will continue in force.
Guidance on restoring strength after illness through nourishment and tonic use. It promotes Father John's Medicine as a pure, drug free booster to rebuild the body, prevent further infections, and aid a speedy recovery from colds throat troubles and general weakness.
A dense jumble of late manuscript want ads and notices lists jobs such as a dishwasher, clerical help, and household help, plus rental offers and for sale items. It includes addresses, phone tags, and names for Peterson Bros., JESSIE COE, A. Preston, H. Goughnour, and others, with listings for piano, furniture, coats, rooms, and vehicles as well as notices about services and a patriotic meeting at First Congregational church.
Paris dispatch reports French and American units pressing toward Metz in Alsace Lorraine. Both forces kept advancing today as per Temps, with continued coordination and movement in the sector.
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