War savings stamps sold at premiums condemned
Treasury officials condemn merchants who offer war savings stamps at premiums with purchases. The practice, officials say, tempts customers to buy unnecessary goods, diverting government 25 cents from the dealer while the buyer pays extra, undermining the war savings program and war production efforts.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Treasury
War Savings Movement
United States
War Industries Board
War Department
Bond Buyers Urged to Settle Up for Liberty Loan
Officials of the Service League expressed disappointment at Waterloo citizens for slow initial payments on the fourth liberty loan. Formal payments must be made by Oct. 15 with a note that some believed Oct. 19 was the deadline. Banks may stay open evenings to assist subscribers as first payments are processed and liberty loan buttons will be distributed after the first payments are made.
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Service League
Waterloo
Chicago Federal Reserve Bank
Picture Industry Near Suspension in Influenza Cure
New York October 10 The National Association of Motion Picture Industries voted six to two to discontinue all releases after October 15 as a precaution against Spanish influenza. The embargo remains until further notice and a formal statement is expected today. Brady, president, noted the vote while directors were reticent about details.
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New York
National Association of Motion Pictures Industries
William A. Brady
Brady
Adolph Liebsohn Dies After Fire Cart Accident
Adolph Liebsohn of Dike Iowa a member of the volunteer fire department died from injuries when a hose cart ran over him as he and other men hauled the cart to a fire in an elevator shaft area. Funeral services were set for 2 pm with burial in Chicago. Surviving are his widow and brother Philip R Cedar Rapids plus other relatives.
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Dike
Adolph Liebsohn
Foluntest
Liebsohn
Chicago
Philip R
Cedar Rapids
Two Deaths From Flu At Janesville
Two Janesville residents died of influenza with private services planned. Mrs Morris McMurray, 34, formerly Maude Sharp, left a husband and five children. their eldest daughter, about 14, is seriously ill. Mrs Roy Phelps, married in Jury, survived by her husband and three children from a former marriage.
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Janesville
Morris McMurray
Roy Phelps
Allied Breakthroughs In France Push Germans Back
Early morning dispatches describe French forces south of the American and British lines breaking the Hindenburg system near St Quentin and Cambrai. Marcy captured, French reach Pantaine Notre Dame and Fonsommes while taking Braves wood and Bocquiaux. British and American troops advance east of Cambrai, burning towns reported as German rear guards fall. Cambrai fell, German line likely extended to Douai, with German retreat likely to continue. Allies pour through gaps between St Quentin and Cambrai as German positions crumble along the Meuse and Argonne fronts. Turkish withdrawal rumors circulate, with Talaat Pasha reportedly out, and Kaiser rumored abdication.
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St. Quentin-Le- Cateau
Marcy
Pantaine Notre Dame and
Fonsommes
Braves Wood
Bocquiaux
St. Quentin
Laon
Cambrai
Bolgia
Douai
Bel-gian
Americana
Meuse
Argonne Forest
Miude
Romagne
Kriemhitdling
Kriemhild
Vyrench
Suifpe
Champagne
Suippe
Reis
Turkey
Tewfik Pasha
Talaat Pasha
Furkey
Stockholm
Kaiser
Page
Bertry
le Cateau
Artois
Escaut Canal
Hinrleanburg
Candry
Iochy
St. Benin
St. Souplet
Vaux-Andigny
Bohain
Twenty Girls Speeding Work At District Exemption Board
Twenty women are employed in the district exemption board office to speed the Sept 12 registrant classifications. They work alongside the chief clerk and soldier assistant in a workshop set up in Elk Run Land offices, taking questionnaires from 56 local boards in northern Iowa. Miss Myra Lumry leads the clerical force as the board extends hours to process forms and alphabetize registration cards, maintaining the war department speed-up program.
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Iowa
Myra Lumry
War Department
Bedard, 69, Pioneer Resident Dies Near La Porte City
Thomas Bedard, a longtime La Porte City resident, died at his farm home last night at 69. He was married to Emma Gudrean in 1867 and had eight children, four living: Mrs. Floyd Thistle, Liza, Leo, and Walter. Two sons serve in the army at Camp Pike, Arkansas.
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la Porte City
Thomas Bedard
Mr. Bedard
Emma Gudrean
Kankakee
Ill
Floyd Thistle
Liza
Leo
Walter
Camp Pike
Ark
Adjutant General Calls for Ongoing National Guard Recruitment
Adjutant General Louis Lasher announced from Des Moines that a mustering officer will be sent to Waterloo to finish organizing the local National Guard unit once the quarantine is lifted. He praised Waterloo’s efforts and urged continued recruiting until at least 140 men are enlisted, with A. J. Knapp coordinating with the Commercial club.
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Adjutant General
Des Moines
National Guard
Waterloo
Louis Lasher
A. J. Knapp
Commercial Club
Culverts Ordered for Cedar Falls Paved Road
The county board authorized construction of culverts for the Whit ney road paving between Waterloo and Cedar Falls. Two new culverts were built to project plans and six others will be modified to meet the new grade. All culverts lie within Cedar Heights and Castle Hill.
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Waterloo
Cedar Falls
Cedar Heights
Castle Hill
Captain Jenks Injured by Gas in France Letter Details
Capt W H Jenks, Waterloo physician serving with British forces in France, is reported in a London hospital after being gassed. A cablegram to Mrs Jenks says he is nearly well. He previously wrote Sept 7 and 7 10 mailed later. notes a rapid advance and heavy gas use by Germans. Jenks decorated by King George for heroism. term ends Oct 18 and he hopes to join American forces. Japan eyes press censorship easing after riots.
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W. H. Jenks
Waterloo
France
London
Jenks
King George of
England
Tenks
Across Artois British Break German Line Near Cambrai
Allied forces push east of Cambrai as German defenses crumble in Artois. Cavalry and tanks chase retreating troops while air patrols confirm German rout. Civilians freed, towns recaptured, and fires rage as destruction spreads beyond Le Cateau and Candry.
Canning Sugar for Apples Is Stopped Announcement
W S Parrott county food administrator announced a halt to canning sugar for apples to conserve supplies. The move follows the season when summer and fall apples are cleared and winter apples can keep into spring without canning or preserving.
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W. S. Parrott
Waterloo Fuel Board Probes Coal Shipping Without License
Local fuel board met to investigate a report that a Waterloo resident violated fuel regulations by shipping coal without a government license. A person found shipping coal without a license faces possible fines up to $5,000 or up to two years in federal prison.
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Fuel Board
Waterloo
Officer and Wife Stricken by Influenza at Camp Custer
Lieut. Callord and his wife Mrs F M Callord are seriously ill with influenza. He is in the base hospital at Camp Custer Michigan with complications. His wife was sent to the Battle Creek Sanitarium. Today they report fevers broken and expected recovery.
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F. M. Callord
Lieut. Callord
Camp Custer
Mich
Battle Creek
Pvt Lester Lewis Severely Wounded in War
Cedar Falls reports Private Lester L Lewis of Co F seventh division was listed among severely wounded casualties announced by the war department. He enlisted in 1917 and helped form the Rainbow division. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Lewis formerly of Cedar Falls then Magon City.
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Lester Lewis
Cedar Falls
Lester L. Lewis
War Department
Co. IV
Rainbow
Ile
Mr Lewis
Magon City
Government to pay interest on bonds during Western Union operation
Washington report notes the government will cover all interest on outstanding bonds and dividends for subsidiary companies while managing Western Union telegraph wires. New York brief adds the National Association of Motion Picture Industries will halt releases after October 15 due to influence. Cardinal Mercier of Belgium sends thanks.
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Washington,d. C
Western Union Telegraph
New York
Moion Picture Industries
Cardinal Mercier
Belgism Official Information Service Aided Here
The director of the Belgism Official Information Service brought this material for review. It outlines the agency's role and the context of its involvement in information dissemination.
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Wis
Belgism Official Informiation Service
Bulgaria Traffic Is Unsafe Express Runs Only to Nish
Copenhagen Oct 10 The Associated Press reports the disruption of direct rail and land routes linking Germany Bulgaria and Turkey. The change affects freight and passenger movement and signals rising political tension in the region.
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Bulgaria
Nish
Associated Press
Copenhagen
Germany
Turkey
Pur Cramps In the Stomach Experience with Remedy
Charles Henry of Oswego New York describes four years of stomach cramps and bowels relief using Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy. He calls it by far the best medicine of its kind he has ever used in an advertisement style testimonial.
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Charles Henry
Oswego
Chamberlain
Ars. Klein
Chamberslain
Mr. M. Klein
Chillieatie, Mo
Balkan Express Departure Amid Unsafe Bulgarian Traffic
Berlin papers note the Balkan express left as usual but warn unsafe traffic conditions in Bulgaria may restrict service to Nish. They suggest possible transport to Sofia and Constantinople in ice trains as an alternative.
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Berlin
Balkan Express
Bulgaria
Nish
Sofia
Constantinople
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