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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1918

Page

5

CATTLE GONGHESS NOTES AT WATERLOO DAIRY CATTLE CONGRESS

Davis of the Ed C Lasater Jerseys visiting Waterloo for the Dairy Cattle Congress notes the growing event. He praises the show, predicts larger barns ahead, and complains about weather. The article highlights canning demonstrations, garden products, and home economics displays showing preservation and kitchen conservation with expert guidance.

Clan Davis Ed C. Lasater Waterloo Davis

Children Enjoy Day With Free Attractions for Youths

Yesterday saw thousands of children visit a day of free or low cost attractions in a lively fair setting. Ponies drew crowds while caretakers struggled to keep kids from touching animals. New exhibits amused youngsters as questions sparked laughter, including a boy who mistook an industrial cheese washing machine for a home appliance.

Time and labor saving machinery at country exhibition

Exhibitors display tractors, plowing gear, silo filling machines, and other time and labor saving devices to farmers and dairymen. Demonstrations planned daily amid crowding and tents on the grounds. Belle Beach the coal black Denmark mare, trained by Thomas Bass of Mexico Mo, is hailed as a great trick horse and prized by her owner. Canned products and vegetables galore interest housewives as well.

Belle’ Beach Belle Beach Denmark Thomas Bass Mexico Bass Belle “Beach Ite Beach Chicago France Wile Tam

Comprehensive Display Trucks and Motors at War Exhibit

The large truck display excludes passenger cars due to wartime production limits. Exhibits feature trucks of all sizes from heavy dismanufacturing vehicles to small farm haulers, with many firms represented including Burd Auto Co Campbell Motor Car Co Campbell-Saxon Auto Co Central Auto Supply Co Cramer Motor Car Co Dart Motor Truck Co Graves Auto Co Isleman Motor Co Morris Motor Car Co Overland Harrison Co Masberg & Sims Padden Auto Co Peverill Motor Sales Co Repass Auto Co Sutcliffe Rea Auto Co Terminal Electric Co Waterloo Auto & Supply Co West Motor Sales Co.

Dis Burd, Auto Co Campbell Motor Car Co Campbell-Saxon Auto

Bit of Bad Luck at the Grounds

The Dairy Cattle Congress suffered wind damage when a gust tore the new amphitheatre canvas top. The loss runs into several hundred dollars and a quick replacement is unlikely due to a labor shortage, leaving the venue too cold for tonight’s horse show and attractions.

Dairy Cattle Congress Com‘fort

Last Night's News in Brief

Washington reports threat to execute captured Americans with shotguns evoked a warning from the U S government. Emergency agricultural appropriation bill with rider was returned to Senate and House by conferees. Over 20 000 influenza cases reported in army camps in 48 hours. Naval tragedy at Atlantic Port with 20 sailors drowned when a tender capsized. Cholera reported in Berlin. Fairbank notes enlistment for Cornell units delayed by Liberty Loan quota. Local notices include students entering the Students Army Corps and resignations at a bank. Social and church notices, marriages, and community events follow with names and places throughout.

Washington, D. C Ameri’can Germany Senate House Atlantic Arera Basel Berlin

East High to Meet Oelwein Here Saturday

East High prepares for a Saturday clash with Oelwein after a rough loss to Independence. Coach C C Dillon plans lineup changes to boost offense and a stronger line, with Parkins and Sage highlighted for their play. kicking and punting remain weak spots to address. West High, with an open date, eyes a possible Manchester matchup as Coach Max Miller pushes for better interference and stronger line play.

Dillon Par Fron West High East High Oelwein C. C. Dilon Orange and Black Independence Tal Ob Toach Dillon East Jean Parkins Hast Sage Miller Garramoni Dilloni Gant Dillon West Nashua Manchester High Rose Max Miller Tong Wnoop Ciant Hitchins Alien

Fragmented Wartime Notes From A Broad Mix Of Letters

A jumble of wartime letters and humor notes from an era study, including an ode to a sitting hero, musings on science and philosophy, letters from a wife in France, and satirical remarks on German propaganda. The column also features a joke about insurance for a crown prince’s driver and an American captain's cemetery visit, ending with an advertisement for civil service study.

Flore

Waterloo Theatrical Week Opens With Vaudeville Show

Waterloo visitors will enjoy a splendiferous Majestic vaudeville bill headlined by VIOL-Min, a Herman Timberg musical comedy, plus George A’le's The Mayor and the Manicure and a tumbling act on a motor truck. The Palace presents Conquered Hearts with Marguerite Marsh, while the Waterloo hosts Happiness by J. Hartley Manners with a strong cast. Crystal Theatre offers Over the Top and a Vaudeville program headlined by Earle Williams and Grace Darnisud.

Majestic Waterloo Herman Timberg LA. D Chas. J. Harris & Co George A‘le Bill Hobinson Monroe & Grant Frances Dyer Yegular Universal News the Majestic J. Hartley Manners the Waterloo Criterion Messrs Klaw & Erlanger George C. Tyler Gledis

Soldier's Father Called Not Found

A brief World War II era notice from Fort Riley Kansas reports that Dr J Bride nour and Br Ridenour failed to locate Dorald Stevenson's father. The Waterloo Red Cross chair H B Crapper could not locate relatives and asks anyone with knowledge to contact the listed officials. Also an ad promotes night school starting September 3027 at the College of Commerce with a phone contact.

J. Bridenour S P. m. Yésterda Hanschow Fort Riley Wan Dorald Stevenson Br. Ridenour Shiniunk H. B. Crapper Waterloo Red Cross K Owledge Hor Dr. Ridenour Mr. Cropper Nur College of Commerce Adiverisement

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