Ebert Described as Real Leader of Teut People
London reports Chancellor Ebert is the leading German socialist figure and likely future president of the republic. He is described as a harness maker by trade with a strong, decisive personality and opposition to Scheidemann. The piece notes his central role in crisis, his stance against punitive peace, and hints at potential German Austrian unity in a large central Europe bloc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Press Publishing Co
London
Ebert
Germany
Frederick Wise
Berlin
Wise
Philipp Scheidemann
Prince Maximilian
Kaiser
Scheidemann
Beis 47
Altho
Reichstag
Wilson
Arthur Henderson
Europe
Central Europe
Nation's Menace Lecture Denounces Social Diseases
Lieut A J McLaughlin of the U S Public Health Service warned draftees at the Palace about social diseases as the world’s greatest public health menace. He called the scarlet woman a greater threat than a rattlesnake and urged action in a Waterloo campaign with showings of the film Fit to Fight at the Majestic and Palace theaters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. McLaughlin
United States Public Health Service
Palace Theatre
Lieut
McLaughlin
Waterloo
Majestic
the Palace
Federal Building Faces Staffing Strain and Illness
Postmaster M. H. Kelly weighs drastic steps as several carriers at the federal building stay home with flu like symptoms. Assistant postmaster J.N. LaBarre is in bed but not seriously ill, while T. R. Sawyer improves from earlier severity. Smith Beal and Nichols edge toward recovery but remain out this week. Old Ben Franklin Central Illinois Northern Illinois Dunkelberg Duml Telephone Cadvertle No 16 cement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal
M. H. Kelly
J.N. LaBarre
T. R. Sawyer
Messrs. Smith
Beal and
Nichols
Old Ben Franklin
Ilinois
Dunkelberg
Duml Telephone Cadvertle
Romance in Khaki Lovers Reunited Under Starry Sky
In 1918 era prose, Julia Calloway ascends a balcony to unveil a flag as two boyish twins plot mischief. Rod Taylor returns from camp with a furlough after a presumed betrayal, confessing a mock marriage and love, culminating in a proposal under the Stars and Stripes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McClure
Alicea Davis
Jule
Rod Taylor
Julia
Ron Taylor
Jimmie
Bob
Sam
Terra Firma
Rou Taylor
Taylor
Rod
Memorial Day Program by Elks Observed at Waterloo Theatre
The B P Q O E Elks plan their annual memorial day on the first Sunday in December at the Waterloo theatre with a special service after four Elks died this year. Cedar Walls band to give a sacred concert. further program details to be announced. Public invited. Rummage Sale at 11 Sycamore St on Friday and Saturday, Nov 22-23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Elks
Cedar Walls
Sycamore St
Local clubs host, weddings, and society notes
Mrs Georges Meffert and her daughters hosted an Elite-circle gathering followed by dinner. Mrs Gerald Duffy entertained Minerva club members and Miss Brennan. The Russell-Lamson Dancing club was organized. Lieut Ralph A Barrett and Miss Loraine Voellinger wed at St Marys church with a large guest list. Fortnightly club opened its 1918 19 program with charitable drives and music. Many church societies and civic groups held meetings at Hotel Russell Lamson and other venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georges Meffert
Dorothy
Hilda
Gerald Duffy
Minerva Club
Miss Brennan
George McGuire
Mmes.Owyercamp
Sauer
Russell-Lamson Dancing Club
Gree
O Barrett - Ve Ager Senin
Frances Voellinger
Joseph Voellinger
Dawson Street
Ralph A. Barrett
Camp Gordon
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Peter Volz
Pasor
Helen Voellinger
Ralph McFarron
Dubuque
W. H. Bickley
A. T. Hu|kill
Fred S. Pettit
J. H. Ridnour
EB. E. Peek
Red Cross
H. L. Haywood
Emmett I. Covell
Jennie Haffa
Congress
Department of Education
Civic Department
The
Woman's Club
Hotel Russell-Lamson
R. C G. Thompson
Sehate
C. Young
W. H. Langlas
Martha Bedford
H. Cropper
Miss Trene Knapp
Among the Churches Ladies of the Industrial Society Host Musical
The First Congregational group hosted a patriotic musical program at Mrs H B Boies home. About 90 women attended enjoying a varied program highlighted by performances and readings in a community gathering aligned with church activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred J. Clark
Patti Lindner
Gladys Towne
M. L. Bowman
E. M. Storm
E. M. Towne
Westminster Presbyterian—Wemjan’s Missionary Society
W. A. B. Graham
A.A. McCormick
O’v. Leon Bell
H. G. Northey
4. C. Preston
Ladies” Industrial Society
H. B. Boies
Ill Get Fair Share Of Hard Coal En Route
An item notes a large coal shipment of 257099 tons en route and due to distribute along the Illinois Central line to towns including Waterloo Randolph and others. The report cites a State Fuel Administrator and mentions a price of 7.75 per ton with the expectation of fair shares for towns along the railway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Webster
Sioux City
Thal
Robert Leighton
Randolph
N. H
Munity
Waterloo
West Mullan
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lt. Wlaughlin
Federal Building
Elks’ Memorial Day
Barker-Jeffers
Olive Jeffers
Bert Barker
Minneapolis
Des Moines
W. R. C.—Willard Hall
Mission Department Women’s Working Association
Warren Brown
St. Anne's Circle
M. H. Welly
Rosary Society Thimble Bee
O. L, VY. A. Auditorium
First Methodist Episcopal— Women's Societies of the Church
Foreign Missionary Society
C. W. Bruner
W. A. Burton
Avonne Jameson
C. I. Barclay
Home Missionary Meeting
E. G. Leffler
O. W. Armagast
Aid Department
First Presbyterian
Anna Mary
Westminster Guild
Helen Maccartney
Mmes
James Black
C.K. Bantz
F. W. Gregory
United Presbyterian
Ladies’ Aid Society
C. EB. Rust
Frank Fowle
F. F. Campbell
F. A. Ferguson
Johnson
Ferguson
Gina Bickley
First Presbyterian Church
Northminster Presbyterian
M A. Peterson
Hather Moss Lang
Kiluf
Sweety
Enderiein’s Clothes Shop
Culic
Bacmere
Einderlein's Clothes Shop
West Fourth Street
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