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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1918

Page

5

Conference list and appointments for religious and educational figures

A fragmented roster lists churches, towns, and educators with several To be supplied entries. Names include Lovilla, Moravia, Muscatine, Fairfield area figures like C. L. Young, J. W. Hutchins, Fred Riggs, and J. W. Crow. Notables: George Miller secretary, Philo W. Drury, J. N. Underwood. Event billed as a conference gathering with multiple evangelists and professors in Waterloo and surrounding cities.

Lovilla I. J. Alrod Lundgren Clark Manchester Marquisville and Douglas Frank Onsted Marshalltown Long Moravia G. Harry Varee Morley M. C. Alexander Moville R. R. Percy Muscatine C. L. Young Mystic Wm. Bainbridge Newberg D. Frye Newbern Polk Norwood S. M. Zike Ogden H. W. Marion Olin C. C. Dillavoy Osterdock Fred Riggs Osterbein and George Miller Iy H. W. Ward Coe College Philo W. Drury Ponce Porto Rico A. W. Drury Boneprake Theological Seminary J. N. Underwood Montana State University

County Politics Grow Sharp Ahead of Election

Rumors from Black Hawk and Grundy counties speak of a political upheaval before the November election. The central labor union signals support for J. J. Rainbow for senator and Rigdon for representative, while the unions avoid strict partisanship. A canvass is planned, aiming to influence votes and potentially upset polling dynamics as Waterloo, Grundy, and surrounding areas brace for campaign fireworks before ballot day.

Black Hawk Grundy Ing Waterlas Central Labor Union Representative Rigdon Des Moines J. J. Rainbow Rainbow Waterloo Molders Rain- OW

Cedar Falls News Highlights And Local Notices

Cedar Falls items report the death of Reuben Jensen at Puget Sound after navy enlistment and his twin Aaron in the infantry. Funeral services for Mrs. Carl Hestbeck are set for Wednesday at Danish Nazareth church with Greenwood burial. Rev. Eugene Allen arrives to take Cedar Falls Methodist pulpit Friday. Clara Sawyer and Dr Thomas B Keene wed tonight with local and out of town guests noted. Diamond Grinders stockholders meet reelecting board. private funeral for Earl Bowen.

Cedar Falls Reuben Jensen Navy Aaron Puget Sound Wash Jensen Nazareth Church Linden Neb Eugene Allen Sioux Falls Ss. D Clinton Diamond Grinders Company Earl C. Bowen Janesville

Prohibitionists nominate full state ticket in Iowa

Des Moines reports the Prohibition party formed a complete state ticket for the fall election with Madison L. Christian as governor and Eleanor Chafin Stockman as superintendent of public instruction. The election commission also met to decide on methods for soldiers voting, acknowledging camps abroad cannot be surveyed and planning absent ballots or on-site voting options. Supreme court incumbents urge voters to participate on November 5 as four weeks remain before election day. Also, German ace Fritz Rumey, credited with 44 air victories, is reported killed by the Lokal Anzeiger in Amsterdam.

Des Moines Prohibitionists Prohibition Party Madison L. Christian Clinton F. J. Wilson Clarence Cedar County Elzie R. Mitchell Oakland Pottawattamie County Carl S. Lewis Marshalltown I. F. Arnold Iowa Supreme Court

Tragic 12 Year Old Shoots Self in Des Moines Home

Manchester Ta Oct 8 Nor man Bell a 12 year old boy died by his own action on Sunday morning. He had been in Des Moines the past 18 months with Mr and Mrs William Woeste near Gresley. Alone in the house he seized a shotgun from the hall, loaded a shell, sat in a chair and pressed the trigger. The head was blown from the body. No reason is known for the act.

Manchester Norman Bell Des Moines William Woeste Gresley

Delegates Head to Iowa Synod Evangelical Convention

Delegates depart for the sixty fourth annual Iowa Synod Evangelical Lutheran convention in Burlington with sessions from tonight through Sunday. Rev William Hoffman of St Luke s church and lay delegate C D Allan will attend. Allan is set to speak during the men s program as officers are elected and future plans outlined. Hamilton county farm bureau fixes busking corn prices at 7 and 8 cents for the season with council of defense approval.

Iowa Synod The Evvangelical Lutheran Church Federation of Lutheran Brotherhoods Women's Missionary Societies of the Church Burlington William Hoffman St. Luke’s Church C. D. Allan Allan Webster City Hamilton County Farm Bureau Council of Defense

Draft boards rated for efficiency in Iowa

Des Moines reports that the provost marshal general’s office will rate draft boards by efficiency using a six class system. Capt. Fred Lt. Bissell of Ottumwa is appointed chief inspector for Iowa and will assess district and local boards via available data and the September 12 progress chart.

Des Moines Fred Lt. Bissell Ottumwa Iowa Adjutant General’s Department Wapeilo County Bissell Capt. Bissell

Dubuque Doctor Sentenced Ten Years For Murder

Dr G C Allen Snyder, a Dubuque physician, was sentenced to ten years in the state penitentiary for murder in the second degree in a case involving the death of Grace Wolfe of Lansing Indiana after an alleged illegal operation. He faces a second murder charge tied to the death of Frank Gagne of East Dubuque Illinois, with trial set for this term. Cats in the United States are said to eat yearly 3100,000,000 worth of food.

Dubuqnue Allen Snyder Abduque Snyder Grace Wolfe Lansing Supreme Court Frank Gagne East Dubugee United States

Watch the Tongue of your Young Cascarets Ad

Mothers warned to use Cascarets for children starting at one year old to ease constipation and bile buildup. The ad promises gentle, non grippable relief and kid friendly taste, with ten cent boxes and full directions included.

Conference finishes work at United Brethren session

Webster City Iowa October 8 The town conference of the United Brethren church adjourned after a highly successful meeting A union rally ended the session Bishop Kephart delivered the address and pastor appointments for the coming year were read by him The assignments include Wim F Crenic Adagille-O J Adel-Jl ES Albia Geo J Cornford Ames R Williams and several churches to be supplied across the region

Webster City The United Brethren Church Kephart Bsuperintendent Wim F. Crenic Adagille O. J Wilson Adel Albia Geo J. Cornford Ames—R. Williams Beaconstiel Gowin N. Roush Carbon Carrollton Hal V. Riggs Castalia N. F. Hicks Vasey H. N. Iulse Cedar Rapidss M. BR. Deury Cedar Balls F. M. Bo Chariton E. W. Curti Collins Cranston K. W. Shaffer Des Moines Castle Memorial Miller Memorial D. W. Thompson

Pape's Cold Compound Promises Quick Grippe Relief

An old advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound as a fast, simple cure for grippe and related cold symptoms. It claims dosing every two hours for three doses breaks up head and chest congestion, stops nasal discharge, relieves feverishness and sore throat, and costs only a few cents at drug stores. It emphasizes easy use, pleasant taste, and no substitute.

Pape

Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules Promote Kidney Health

The advertisement warns kidney disease can strike anyone and lists symptoms such as headache and back pain. It touts Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as a two century old remedy, imported from Holland and available at drug stores with money-back satisfaction.

Haarlem Holland

Sloan's Siniment Adverts Pain Relief Claim

A vintage medical ad touts Sloan's Siniment as effective for darting sciatic pains and a range of rheumatic and muscular ailments. It promises quick relief, ease of application, cleanliness, and economy, asserting universal preference for the remedy.

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