Exiled Belgians in France Reach 200000 With Relief Aid
London dispatch reports Belgian refugees expelled by Germans into France reach about 200000, with 20000 more arriving monthly through Switzerland. French committees, aided by the American Red Cross, run Evian receiving station. Relief head Howland says there is no tuberculosis panic and that most evacuees maintain adequate food and health.
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London
Associated Press
France
Belgium
Belgian Relief Commission
Switzerland
American Red Cross
Evian
Howland
Fyian
RED Cross
Belpan
Nashua Soldier Killed Oct 8 Brother Here
Nashua soldier Robert A. Thompson of the 76th field artillery was killed in action Oct 8. His mother Mrs Emma Thompson of Nashua Ia was notified this morning. He enlisted April 1 1917 and was 18 in march 1918. Survived by mother, father in Colorado, and three brothers in Waterloo Aurora and Maniata Minn. By-Product Coke Young Coal Co. Phone 90. Independence Iowa Nov 23 Special Mrs W G Tb Bs whose M canteen work was accepted left for New York to sail after telegraphic orders. Influenza cases are decreasing with few deaths mostly youths. G W Dunham judge presided at district court sessions this week. Grive Mulford has left for California.
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Robert A. Thompson
76Th Field Artillery
Cal
Nashua
Wray. Colo
C. C
Waterloo
L. C
Aurora
Sam
Maniata
Minn
Independence
W. G. Tm
New York
G. W. Dunham
District Court
Grvde Mulford
Forifornia
Parrott to Speak on Conservation at Rotary Meeting
A Rotary Club notice introduces William F. Parrott as next week's speaker at the Russell-Lamson luncheon. The talk, titled Conservation and the Future Food Problem, follows a weekly letter from A. E. Haswell, club secretary, praising Parrott's wartime service and leadership.
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A. E. Haswell
Rotary Club
Russell-Lamson
Maria
William F. Parrott
French Orphan Relief Talk to Be Held in Waterloo
Promoter EiMems Socteobila will speak December 4 at First Presbyterian Church in Waterloo. Mrs J E Bragdon heads the local committee aiding France's orphans, expecting to double adoptions to 112 by year end. The event, free with a collection for the relief fund, features Mrs Walter S Brewster of Chicago.
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French Orphan Relief Fund
Waterloo Woman's Club
Walter S. Hrewster
Chicago
First Presbyterian Church
Brewster
France
Waterloo Committee
America
J. E. Bragdon
Waterloo
Civic Department
C. M. Young
Waterloo Woman’s Club
R. C. Thompson
Walter S. Brewster
Orphan Fund
Grace Ament
W.H. Langins
Red Cross Salvage Committee
Edward Burns
Mmes
Bedford and Cropper
Memorial Flu Hospital Opens in Knights of Columbus Hall
Health officers completed arrangements to take over the Knights of Columbus hall at 616 Sycamore and convert it into an influenza hospital. Renovation starts immediately. the facility will house two floors with separate rooms and kitchens. Old soldiers will regain their meeting place when Glen Anderson post rooms are restored. The county will reimburse rent and expenses, as influenza is expected to be prevalent all winter.
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Knights of Columbus
Sycamore
Inffienza Hospital
Memorial Hall
Robt. Anderson
Shanewise Seeks Y Service in Russia
M E Shanewise of 201 Fisher Building has applied for overseas work under the Y M C A. He is a married traveling salesman who has long sought army service but was not drafted. If accepted, he would be the second man sent to Russia after Geo Le Williams, who moved to consular service.
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M. E. Shanewise
Fisher Building
Shanewise
Russia
Ferlo
Geo. LE. Williams
Waterworks Return Pending for Waterloo Workers
Russell UL. DeGon, former city auditor, and a Waterloo labor group discuss plans for returning Water Works employees to the city payroll. Details on dates, roles, and scope remain tentative as talks continue.
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Russell UL. DeGon
Among the Churches Mission Work Meetings At Local Churches
The article reports on church groups meeting in Cedar Falls and nearby, including the Mission Department of the Women's Working Association at First Presbyterian, with 50 attendees. It lists readings by Carrie McFarlane Avonue Jameson and G H Trunkey, piano and vocal numbers, and a Japan mission talk by Beulah McCune and J R Macartney’s Thanksgiving remarks.
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Mission Department
The
Women’s Working Association
First Presbyterian Church
Warren Brown
Carrie McFarlane
Miss Thompson
Beulah McCune
B. W W. Schuneman
M. K. W. Heicher
Cedar Falls
Japan
J. R. Macartney
Red Cross Notes Waterloo Chapter Meeting
Waterloo chapter of the Red Cross and the D A R will meet for work Monday evening with Mrs. Cc F Brown.
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Waterloo
Cc. F. Brown
Accountant in State Auditor’s Office Hints Return Home
A letter from an Anniston Alabama based government worker in the state auditor’s office says he will be home from Anniston where he has served in the accounting department of the Anniston Steel Company filling war contracts. It is presumed C W Hellen, who went to Anniston last summer for a senior role in a plant handling government contracts, will return shortly as well.
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State Auditor’s Office
Anniston
Ala
Anniston Steel Company
C. W. Hellen
Ford Motor Company
Water loo Club Urges Flags to Welcome Returning Soldiers
Waterloo Commercial Club secretary A J Knapp urges residents to display American and allied flags from homes and businesses to honor soldiers returning from service. Clubs will host open houses and receptions, with a committee prepared to assist veterans in finding work as they rejoin civilian life.
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Commercial Club
Hare
Waterloo
A. J. Knapp
Waterloo Commercial Club
America
Knapp
New York
Uncle Tom's Cabin Coming to Waterloo Tuesday Night
Wm H Kibble brings a revival of Harriet Beecher Stowe's Uncle Tom's Cabin to Waterloo Tuesday evening November 26. The promoter plans a lavish production with over 50 performers and a scouting display including scenery ponies horses and bloodhounds.
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Wm. H. Kibble
Harriet Beecher Stowe
America
Uncle Tom’s Cabin
the Waterloo
Miss Evelia Bellis Weds at Camp Pike
Waterloo friends and colleagues extend congratulations to Mrs. B. G. Burnett formerly Miss Evelia Bellis who married Sergt. B. G. Burnett of Camp Pike Ark last Saturday at St. Tams. Burnett, a former three year Waterloo traveling salesman for Proctor Gamble Co, reported for work to find her desk showered with rice and tokens of wedlock.
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Smith, Lichty
Hillman Company
Burnett
Proctor & Gamble
Smith, Lichty & Hillman Company
Waterloo
B. G. Burnett
Hueila Bellis
St. Tams
Sergt
Camp Pike
Ark
Proctor, Gamble & Co
Birth Announcements From Local Families
Birth notices list Leo Paul Sheils at Gilbertville on November 13 as the sixth living child. A daughter born to Peter W. Murphy in Lincoln township on November 18. Harald Joseph born to Edwin F. Larson at 1217 Mulberry on November 16. Clayton Morris born to John L. Everman at 165 Vaughan on November 22. John Pershing born to LeRoy John McKenna in Lincoln township on November 15. Paul Robert born to John S Carrigg in Bennington township on October 39 as the sixth child. Kenneth John Farley born to Kenneth John Farley at 2014 Mulberry, date not given.
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Mathias Sheils
Gilbertville
Leo Paul
Peter W. Murphy
Lincoln Township
Edwin F. Larson
Mulberry
Harald Joseph
John L. Everman
Vaughan
Clayton, Morris
LeRoy John McKenna
John Pershing
John S&s. Carrigg
Bennington Township
Paul Robert
Kenneth John Farley
Kenneth John
Real estate men forecast a boom after war end
Webster Peavey notes real estate activity surging after the war as buyers and sellers reengage. He cites a two week shift from a languid market to strong farm demand, especially near Waterloo. Iowa’s favorable location, strong farming base, and returning veterans are expected to boost farming and crop output.
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Webster Peavey
Mercury
Mr. Peavey
Waterloo
Lowa
Trowa
Iowa
World stock shortage and future prosperity eyed
Mr. Peavey warns that Europe’s devastated stock and breeding stock create a meat and breeding supply gap for America. Demand from overseas will keep prices high, with little chance of a material slump. The outlook favors abundant prosperity, prompting thanks. Also notes a free lecture on eradicating venereal diseases by Lieut. A J McLaughlin at Majestic theatre tonight and again Sunday morning, and promotes Wang Miller's Quality Shoes.
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Mr. Peavey
Europe
America
A. J. McLaughlin
Majestic Theatre
Danderine promises dandruff relief after two uses
An advertisement claims Danderine clears dandruff and prevents hair loss after rubbing into the scalp with fingertips. A small bottle is available at drug stores for a few cents, and after several applications the scalp will stop itching and dandruff will disappear.
Syrup of Figs Ad Claims Child Laxative Popular Flavor
An old advertisement touts Syria of figs as a safe laxative for children. It urges California on the package and promises a tasty fruit flavor with full dosing directions on every bottle.
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California
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