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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1917
Page
2
Waterloo rushes to exceed its $16 000 target in the Y M G A war work fund drive led by Carleton Sias. Early indications point to a final result over by tonight with strong donations from business and professional leaders. Final tallies likely Monday as un solicited subscriptions pour in.
At a conservation luncheon in the Masonic temple. L. B. Fowler and G. E. Pike spoke on food conservation and distribution. Over 100 knights attended as Ascalan commandery served creamed chicken and spaghetti with bread and pie. Ice cream was omitted per food administration guidance.
The talk emphasized wheatless and meatless days to aid allies and civilians in France, England, and Belgium. Pike cited bread, meat, fat, and sugar savings. Seven commandery members serve in the armed forces, their vacant chairs marked by bronze statues and place cards bearing names.
Copenhagen reports the German food ministry rejected a petition from Solingen workers to raise the potato allotment. Officials cite uncertain crop yields and note despite a good year the crop size may have been overestimated. Oats are scarce. horses must receive only fodder and self-raised grain two pounds daily, impacting army transport.
Exemption board received word from Camp Dodge that the city's contribution of colored men to the national army has been accepted in full. Contingent members William Jackson Charles Phillips Chester Caldwell and Charles Burnett passed the government's physical tests. Nathan Sharp, called for examination, is in camp at Plattsburg, N Y, and credit is given for him.
Henry Ford agrees to aid the merchant shipbuilding program by becoming an assistant to EFC General Manager Pier. He will focus on standardization and speeding up production, and is already building small ship parts at his Detroit motor factory. He will donate most of his time and serve without pay.
The annual Chamber of Commerce banquet drew over 100 members. H B Kelly was introduced as secretary and H C Miller received a farewell resolution for serving as acting secretary with three of his sons in service. Speakers included Dr F W Powers, C E Pickett, and Carleton Sias. The program featured pledges of continued support for the war effort, plus enrollment requests for another year of membership.
The Waterloo Savings Bank launches a campaign to foster patriotism by awarding gold medals for essays on the emblem of freedom. Twelve medals will be distributed, one per grade from first through high school. Request contest folders at the bank.
C F Altstadt, district No 42 war emergency baker chairman, says Northeastern Nebraska 14 counties will face new government license rules starting December 19. Bakers must cut sugar, shortening and extra ingredients, adjust mixing and baking, while housewives adapt to a leaner, less rich bread and support total wheat conservation.
Miss Pearl FE Page, soon to wed Harley Moore of Parkersburg, is guest of honor at a pink and white miscellaneous shower in Finchford Iowa. Mrs QO Davis and Milas Eugenia Librel host. About 50 guests attend. out of town visitors include Mrs TE Stricker Cedar Falls and Miss Altan Moore Parkersburg.
We express gratitude to neighbors friends fraternal and patriotic orders for aid sympathy during illness and burial of beloved husband and father and for the flowers. Mrs. R. M. Dewey and family.
Dunkerton Iowa November 17 special report says the Farmes and Merchants Savings Bank was organized at a post office meeting with nineteen stockholders. It will open about December 15 in a new brick building 20 by 40 feet with vaults and safety features. Directors named include H L Elmer Harvey Shimp W J Parks and F O Dietrich. Officers chosen are President Perloo Vice President J H J Bellmer postmaster Dunkerton. The bank carries 16000 capital and 1500 undivided profits. Dietrick remains with Iowa Investment in Waterloo while Parker becomes assistant cashier at the new bank.
Peking reports the entire cabinet resigned today with Premier Tuan Chi-fui, a move described as probable to trigger swift political shifts. The development signals a major crisis in the government and could lead to reorganization at the highest level.
Feng-Kwo-Chang will accept the negotiations. Hey Shi Chang as prime minister is expected to form a coalition cabinet with representation from south and central China. Hau Shi Chang, veteran statesman, once viceroy of Manchuria and prime minister under Yuan Shi Kai, resigned after Yuan's death and was named guardian of the emperor during the restoration period. South China remains disaffected since the republic's restoration.
Members of the Grand Army of the Republic and their wives will be guests of the Sons of Veterans and auxiliary Monday evening for a patriotic program in Memorial hall. After the program refreshments will be served. The affair is in celebration of veterans night and all veterans will be welcome.
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