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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1918
Page
5
International Livestock Exposition opens in Chicago with entries of prize winners from over twenty states. Colleges like Purdue and California are strongly represented as students compete in cattle, horses, sheep, and swine judging contests. The show features blue-blood stock valued in the millions and ends with the evening horse show.
A London report by a Lord Cunlife committee warns that restoring the gold standard is essential after the war. It argues that without the machinery to curb credit expansion, a foreign gold drain could threaten the nation's currency, trade position, and require measures like debt curtailment, a sinking fund, and higher Bank of England discounts.
A World press opinion piece by Cyril Brown lauds Harden with the refrain Long Live Revolt echoing through a special edition. The item appears as a brief by a staff correspondent in the Age era press, reflecting wartime or political sentiment.
Subscriptions to war savings stamps are to be completed in two weeks across rural districts with planned pupil programs and talks by outside speakers, weather permitting. County superintendent H C Moeller notes highways condition may affect plans while welcoming additional investments in war savings stamps.
Amsterdam Nov 30. Germany insists that armistice terms must ensure regular transport of prisoners returning to Allied lines. Berlin telegram says transport has improved but notes that the British threat impacts German compliance and that conditions for prisoner movement would be resumed only if the transport is secured.
Sergt. Ivan Powers, son of Mrs. L. B. Powers of 211 Wellington street, arrived from Fort Des Moines reconstruction hospital for a five day leave. He was wounded in the ankle at the battle of Soissons after serving 14 months overseas with a stretcher bearers unit. Three comrades were killed by the same shell. He is reported to be recovering with a limp, and his father died during overseas service.
Private Lloyd Klinefelter writes from hospital life with Red Cross care after a gas attack. He notes music and shows for convalescents, recalls capturing Germans aiding wounded troops, and expresses hope of ships home as the war nears end. He sends regards to family and friends.
A note records a regular transaction where Quality Shoes moves to Wang and Suller’s. The entry lists the involved parties and hints at a routine business exchange without additional details or outcomes.
At a noon meeting the board granted annual solicitations permits for charitable fund drives to the Waterloo Service League Commercial Club W C T U and Social Welfare League. Iowa Children's Home received a permit for a special enterprise and the W T U a permit for a special benefit concert. Two beggars were refused permits. T N Stufflebeam and Dr W E Debe chosen to represent the board at the council of social agencies next Tuesday evening. Store autos here Open till midnight. Cramer Motor Car Co W 6th.
Corliss Bartlett son of Mr and Mrs Adelbert Bartlett of Lincoln street was wounded in action October 14 in France. The left hand sustains stitches in the back and cords to the fingers after serving with Co G since Rainbow division arrival. He had avoided injury in prior heavy engagements.
Tokyo reports Viscount Uchida, foreign minister, affirms Japan’s loyalty to the great alliance formed in this war and its role as the cornerstone of foreign policy with Britain. He praises US president’s vow of unity leading to victory and urges unity and trust to sustain a league of nations. He notes Russia’s loyalty misrepresented and backs aid to Russia to restore its heritage. China’s situation improves as provinces seek unified government and order, Japan valuing close ties with wartime partners.
Advertisement notes that the College of Commerce offers shorthand bookkeeping and typewriting courses with day and night classes starting December 2 next term.
To Mr and Mrs James Hardin 310 Lafayette a son born November 27 To Mr and Mrs George John Oli ner 322 Frankis a son George John Sr To Mr and Mrs Grover C White 1723 Falls a son born November 28 two sons listed on the same notice
A reader questions on best books about North American animals and vermin. The answer cites American Animals by Wilmer Stone and William Everitt Cram as comprehensive and well illustrated. A second reader asks about light 20 gauge loads for a child and wife. reply recommends standard loads for competition and notes reduced loads save cost and noise but may hurt match performance.
Public statements from leading medical authorities praise Father John's Medicine for helping wasting diseases and ailments linked to colds. The advertisement invites readers to request full quotes and excerpts from these authorities and asserts the product is pure, wholesome, and free of alcohol or dangerous drugs, claimed to strengthen the body and benefit the throat and lungs.
Washington report says beer and other malt beverages stop at midnight nationwide. The presidential committee chose not to urge rescinding the proclamation, with estimates showing breweries lasting three to six months depending on vat capacity. Some talk of sharing supply among breweries, but no restart before rescission.
How ard J House of 412 Oak avenue enlisted at Fort Snelling after the war declaration and earned a second lieutenant commission. He advanced to first lieutenant at Camp Dodge, served with the Eighty eighth division, and gained captain on the field with the 339th machine gun battery, Co A, on the way to the occupation army. Before leaving Waterloo Cant he was a salesman for Adams Paper Co.
Capt Gus Julien and Lieut Allen Lowa on furlough from Camp Dix explain no large homecoming will occur. Old Waterloo companies B and G troops are scattered across France, camps, and other fronts. Return will be in small groups as they join the Sixty third Pioneer division, Camp Dix awaits sailing orders. Major George Weilein, ex captain of Co. B, at Camp Pike, may soon be mustered out and back to Waterloo.
War department decides boards will not handle demobilization. All reports due by December 3, then boards shut down December 10. About 114 Iowa boards will close, freeing chief clerks and officials for other work. District medical and legal advisory boards also end duties after December 10. Positions for girls to staff the boards advertised at 218 or College of Commerce Mulberry.
Cedar Falls reports Private Hor ace Emerson son of Mr and Mrs Edward Emerson was killed in action November 5. He was about 26 years old and had been at Camp Dodge for training after entering service last spring. Previously reported as gassed.
Waterloo’s United War Work Fund advance nears goal but still leaves $5,500 to subscribe or pay. Honor roll additions include Dr J. McKeefe, A K E Johnson, Mrs Ki M Woods, Rev BE J Lockwood, John McNulty, Lorena Lumry. Night school begins Dec 2. call 218 or contact Chamber of Commerce for details.
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