General Express Rates Risen Over Country
Washington new express rate increase announced by Director General McAdoo covers the East of the Mississippi and north of Ohio and Potomac rivers with merchandise boosts of 16 to 17 cents per hundred pounds and food rate up about 75 percent of the merchandise rise, effective immediately due to higher wages and expected to yield about 24 million dollars in extra revenue.
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Washington, D. C
McAdoo
Railroad Administration
Mississippi
Ohio
Potomac
American Railway Express Company
Board of Wages and
Iowa eyes winter push for code revision
Des Moines reports growing demand for a statewide code revision after more than two decades and numerous amendments. Experts warn that 25 percent of Iowa laws are effectively dead, with the last revision under the Twenty sixth general assembly and possible plans for two volumes or streamlined single volume editions.
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Deas Moines
Iowa
Ora Williams
General Assembly
Francis M. Drake
Emlin McClain
John ¥. Stone
Charles Baker
H. S. Winslow
Elf
Dale
Supreme Court
State House
Bandit's Hidden Loot Put at 25000 by Kansas City Sleuth
Kansas City detective chief Robert Phelan estimates the stolen loot of the Lewis gang at 253 to 40000 dollars. Dale Jones and his wife were shot and killed last night near Los Angeles after a pistol fight with a sheriff s posse.
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Bandit
Kansas City
Associated Press
Dale Jones
Lewis
Robert Phelan
Jones
Los Angeles
German Soldier Rule Sought in Council Stand
Berlin council of soldiers and workers passes a resolution against summoning a constituent assembly but calls for a general soldiers and workers congress to decide Germanys future. Also reports on service personnel employment and diplomatic reshuffles.
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The
Associated Press
London
Berlin
Soldiers’ and Workmen’s Council
Copenhagen
Ae General Soldiers
Workmen's Congress
Germany
Buchanan Christmas Certificate Drive At Local Stop
City in brief notes a Buchanan Christmas certificate promotion at the Y Building and lists assorted local items. It mentions influenza recovery, meetings, football plans, hospital recovery, personnel changes, military votes, and civil service exams with various residents and businesses referenced.
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Buchanan
Y’ Bldg
Women Doctors in Army Hospitals Demand Rank Badges
London reports women physicians in British army hospitals express dissatisfaction with their rank status. A doctor urged honorary commissions with badges of rank to enable discipline and recognition while performing medical duties. Also reported: Fred J. Golinvaux injured at Chamberlain Works when a shell pile toppled, taken to St Francis hospital with non life threatening injuries.
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London
Fred J. Golinvaux
Chamberlain Machine Works
Mr. Golinvaux
St. Francis Hospital
Altha
Waterloos Prospects Seen Bright After War Rise
Litchfield Manufacturing president HL Litchfield returns from a business trip and predicts minimal disruption during wartime to peacetime transition. He says Waterloo will lead the central west in recovery, with full employment within a year and growth beyond prewar levels two years out.
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HL. Litchfield
Litchfield Manufacturing Company
Middle West
Mr. Litchfield
Waterloo
Central West
United States
Red Cross Mission at Saloniki Delivers Food and Garb
An American Red Cross mission led by Col. Capps and Maj. Barnes with Director Hill establishes HQ in Saloniki and travels to Kavala to feed and clothe Greeks in eastern Macedonia recently freed from Bulgarians. Allied and neutral ship losses in October total 93,000 tons with British losses at 84,000 tons. UK overseas shipping exceeded 7.5 million tons in October.
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Red Cross
Saloniki
Associated Press
Satoniki
American Red Cross
Col. Capps
Maj. Barnes
Director Hill
American School At
Athens
Kavala
Macedonia
London
Montreal
British Admiralty
United Kingdom
Sisters of Belgian Ruler Likely To Enter Brussels
Princess Maria La flame and the Duchess of Vendovre, sisters of King Albert of Helgtam, will likely accompany the restored monarch on his triumphant entry into Brussels.
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Maria Laflame
Duchess of Vendovre
Albert of Helgtam
Brussels
Roster of Obituaries and Funeral Notices
Multiple obituaries and funeral notices recount deaths of Anna M. O Rourke Ellen Weber Belt Frank J Mosher Ida May Scott Oliver I Vance and Mary Bentroth with services at Sacred Heart Calvary Fairview and Petersen Bros chambers in Waterloo Iowa and surrounding areas. Surviving family details and burial plans are listed.
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Anna M. O'Rourke
Anna M. O’rourke
Minneapolis
Hileman & Gildt
Sacred Heart Church
J. M. Molloy
Calvary
Anna Marie O'Rourke
Edgewood
Ila
Waterloo
Mia
Emma O'Rourke
Sadie O'Rourke
Rockford
Ill
Decedent
Order of Foresters
Ida May Scott
Clyde J. Askins
Peterson’ Bros
Fairview
John
Moses Rose
Alma Clark
Matt Geisler
Charles Rose
Ellen Weber
Ellen Weber Belt
Iowa Fas
Adams Street
Bell
Iowa Falls
Oliver T. Vance
Oliver I. Vance
Petersen Bros
Castalia
Mary Bentroth
Conger Street
Rev. H. Mueller
Two Yank Fliers Found in Longwy Hospital
American Army of Occupation report from Longwy says two U S aviators Vernon Remington and Arthur C Dineen captured in October were found in a local hospital. Remington served with the second pursuit group and Dineen from Huntington Indiana belonged to the List squadron. They were downed inside enemy lines during the week of October 22 and had been listed as missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Longwy
Vernon Remington
Arthur C. Dineen
Remington
Delegates Arrive in Berlin to Negotiate German Austria Union
Berlin reports delegates from Vienna have reached Berlin to discuss a union of German Austria with Germany. The Berlin correspondent notes Denmark will supply monthly 75 000 tons fats 150 000 tons meat and 230 600 tons not wheat under ongoing talks with Germany.
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Germany
Berlin
Associated Press
Copenhagen
Vienna
Denmark
Berlingske Tidende
Dutch Uprising Crisis Fades as Queen Decides to Comply
London reports suggest the Dutch uprising faded as The Hague garrison supported Troelstra's abdication demand but then laid down arms with loyal troops nearby. The Dutch General Staff weighs demobilization plans and permanent commissions for officers, with 160,600 to be released and reserve status options considered.
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London
Holland
Hague
Pieter J. Troelstra
Wilhelmina
Washington, D. C
Staft
United States
War Sunday observance spread nationwide
Iowa invites all states to mark November 24 as War Sunday to honor soldiers and civilians who contributed to victory. Clergy in Black Hawk county respond, with calls to emphasize war savings stamp drives and support for those in service and their families.
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Union
Iowa
Clyde S. Holland
Winthrow
Black Hawk County
Wartime Ace's Close Call Bullets and German Downed
A wartime vignette recalls an observer aboard a ship in action near enemy lines. The ace and the observer engage a German, with the German shot down after sustained close range fire. The scene includes the observer's fear, the gunner's orders, and the chaotic aftermath on deck.
Fruit pits for fuel order ends nationwide collection
Red Cross chapters are ordered to discontinue collecting fruit pits and end the nationwide campaign. Lieut. W. M. Jackson of the army gas defense division issues the directive due to car congestion near munition plants. Only already loaded car shipments may proceed. smaller quantities may be used as fuel.
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Red Cross
H. BR. Cropper
Waterloo
W. M. Jackson
Gas Defense Division
Army
Soldier Policeman on Short Furlough Arrives from Camp Logan
Seret M J Rechtfertig formerly a member of the waterlon police force arrives from Camp Logan Little Rock Ark for a two day furlough with his wife. He held the rank of sergeant and is transferred to Camp Logan for clerical work with a company of 410 heroes. His furlough is conditioned on a quick return and an early mustering out is hoped. A new company valued at 125900 dollars is organized to engage in manufacturing with application made to the secretary of state. Details of the organization and personnel were not learned.
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East High
Manchester
C. C. Dillon
Margaret Snively
Presbyterian Hospital
Lion Club
Ellis
Home Building & Loan Association
Ora Radamar
Andrew 3. Reid
J. E. Sedgwick
W. A. Young
Co. C
210Th Field Signal Battalion
Camp Munoston
Kan
Harry Krensky
Wilson
Federal Employment Bureau
Waterloo
Ella W. Hoag
Toledo
Waterloo Christian Science Church
St Louis
Lonton
Bame
Tuck
Evan
Raine
Seret
M. J. Rechtfertig
Aterlon
Camp Logan
Little Rock
Ark
Asf
Pike
Ron
Lerst
Rechtteritz
Restrictions on college fraternities for ROTC units announced
Washington officials report a War Department order from the Edward H. committee restricting activities of college fraternities linked to student Army Training Corps. The directive tightens rules governing campus ROTC units and related student activities.
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Associated Press
Washington, D.C
Army Training Corps
Prices of Shoes Stay High Amid War War Influence
A local dealer cites wartime leather shortages and abroad reports predicting continued demand for footwear. He notes men’s shoes cost between $20 and $25 in France, and says the War Industries Board has abandoned fixed price schedules ranging from $3 to $12.
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France
War Industries Board
Washington
Third study center to be held at East High
County superintendent H. C. Moeller announced the third study center of the school year will meet next Saturday at East High School starting at 7:45 a.m. The faculty includes Macy Campbell, Miss Effie Schuneman and Miss Ida Fessenbeck. Campbell will speak on war savings stamps and reconstruction. Schuneman will teach drawing and hand work, and Fessenbeck will discuss the Reading Circle book.
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H. C. Moeller
East High School
Macy Campbell
Effie Schuneman
Ida Fessenbech- al Campbell
Schuneman
Fessenbeck
Pape's Diapepsin Advertised for Quick Digestion Relief
An old advertisement claims Pape's Diapepsin ends sourness, gas, acidity, and indigestion instantly. The copy pitches rapid relief from upset stomach after meals, with tablets available at drug stores for a low price.
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Pape
Philippines over the top in fourth liberty loan drive
Manila reports subscriptions to the fourth liberty loan total $12 123 800, far above quota with 111 subscriptions at or above 10 000. Filipinos, Chinese, Japanese and Spaniards among buyers as islands show strong war support. Also notes film Fit to Fight and Dr Mc Laughlin lecture at Palace Theatre with free admission for Class 1 registrants.
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Philippines
Manila
P.1
Philipine Islands
United States Army
McLaughlin
Palace Theatre
Majestic
Palace
Courier Patterns and Order Details for Fashion Depart
The Evening Courier advertises up-to-date Courier patterns with an accompanying design. Send the coupon and 10 cents per pattern to the Fashion Department in Waterloo. Patterns allow seams and orders aim to be filled and reach buyers within ten days.
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Fashion Department
Evening Courier
Waterloo
Mayr's Wonderful Remedy Praised By User
A testimonial claims Mayr's Wonderful Remedy cured indigestion bleating and stomach ailments after one dose. The ad says the simple preparation removes mucous from the intestinal tract and soothes inflammation, with a money back guarantee if not convinced.
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Mayr
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Charles Piez
Imanager
Buenos Aires
J. B. McAlister
Anna Mary
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W. C. Roberts
the Ellis
Minnesota
O. M. Weber
St. Cloud
Minn
Florence Pincknell
Alta
Ida Pickering
Evelyn Campbell
Lila’ Marecham
Camp Dodge
Corp
Paul Campbell
Knights and Ladies of Security
G. E. Kress
Ankeny Street
Federal Employment Bureaus
B. E. Barnes
Civil Service
S. H. Davis
Lafayette
East Side
Singer
Britain
Vhnborm i
Princess Miariaz Louise
ASCE
BrLow
Ida May Scot
Frank James Mosher
Wesley, Arinn
Longwy Hospital
Yau
Hoh Nzotucern
Niet
OWA
Lanatica
Llkermenty
Otomagh
Libby
East Fifth Street
Lake Side Peas
del Monte
Cedar Valley
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