Ten Boys Leave for War Tonight
Lieutenant E C Wright visited Davenport to inspect ten recruits secured by local officers. The group ships tonight to Jefferson Barracks Missouri, including Milroy, Troy, Frye, Deeming, Palmer, Smith, Zimmerman, Briller, Murphy, Lemmer, and others. A prior applicant seeking a horseshoe division rank caused confusion. new age verification rules require proof of being 18 or older to protect applicants and officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Wright
Davenport
Jefferson Barracks
Morell C. Milroy
Parkston
20Th Engineers
Lester KR. Troy
Fredericksburg
Quartermaster Corps
Haworth Frye
Gerald W. Deeming
Plainfield
Aviation
Andrew L. Palmer
Aurora
Frank H. Smith
Eldora
25Th Engineers
William R. Zimmerman
Bastow
Buckwheats and Buckwheat Prices Surge This Winter
A Waterloo waitress dramatizes buckwheats and pork sausage as the hotel and restaurant men warn that the winter dish will be in short supply. Buckwheat rises to 2 dollars per 100 pounds from 1.50 to 1.75, pork sausage 28 cents a pound up from 20, maple syrup about 2 dollars per gallon up 20 percent, sugar also climbs.
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Waterloo
Druggist Backals With Alcohol Case Rulings
State raids on druggists last summer for illegal liquor sales led to injunctions and dismissals. One druggist ordered to surrender permit this morning and all intoxicants but alcohol condemned. a clerk pleaded guilty to illegal sale. Grand jury action may be halted if settlements are reached with remaining defendants.
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Iquor
Highl
Iim
Ipton EB. Kepford
J. Werner
INIRE SCHOOL HOUSES LS OR ELECTRIC LIGHTS
At an Ast school board meeting last night students will be dismissed at the high school Thursday and Friday November 1 and 2 to allow teachers to attend the state teachers meeting in Des Moines. Grade buildings will be wired for electric lights if needed. The Crystal Sca net Co and the Artificial Ice Co awarded coal supply contracts for all school sidings.
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Ast
Des Moines
Crystal Sca &Net Co
Artificial Ice Co
Various Club Meetings Highlight Local Social Season
Mrs. Thomas Wells hosted the Tne club for social time while Mrs. J O Trumbauer led Happy Hour club women with 28 members and Mrs. Evans as guest. Rev F W Court spoke on liberty bonds and the I D club was entertained by Mrs J B Black. Miriam Whitney and Lucille Bell assisted serving. Mrs F H Lamb received a birthday surprise from the M S circle. Jolly Ten club resumes tomorrow at Mrs I Kraniger’s home. Mrs John Koch hosted Q V W C with Mrs Jay Frank playing piano as Red Cross work continued. Fine Arts Department at Hotel Russell Lamson’s featured religious painting readings and musical numbers. Family reunion at La Porte City hosted by Mr. and Mrs August Lange included Lange family members and friends. Camp Dodge private Fred Lange among attendees. Coedar Heights Mothers’ department meets with a program on women’s part in the present conflict and war bread. Courtesy Dinner honored Mr. and Mrs A C Wilcox after their marriage at Dr Robertson Macartney’s home. Calendar notices urge Courier office submission by 9:30 a.m. Tonight’s events include Burton Avenue Baptist chorus rehearsal and various club activities with Blue circle and Red roses decor.
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Tne
Thomas Wells
J.O. Trumbauer
Happy Hour Club
Evans
Highmey
F. W. Court
I. D. Club
J.B. Black
Miriam Whitney
Lucille Bell
F. H. Lamb
M.S
Jolly Ten Club
I. Kraniger
John Koch
Jay Frank
Frank
August Lange
la Porte City
Fred Lange
Camp Dodge
Art Lange
Oscen Lange
Shady Grove
Dallas
Ivan
Dorothea
Minnie Buschele
Waterloo
Church groups plan events in Linden area
Women from several churches and local groups meet for social rounds and planning. The Linden M B hostesses welcome Women’s Foreign Missionary Society members, First Presbyterian holds an all day tie comforts event, St Mark’s altar guild plans a Halloween supper and prep, and other groups arrange church activities with brief remarks from Dr Thomas Horton.
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St. Mark’s
J. T. Knapp
Martha Hoff
Bingham
Ala
Thomas Horton
Dexter Phelps
Knapp
Miss Margaret Webber Weds Theodore Kleitsch at Raymond
Miss Margaret Webber daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Webber married Theodore Kleitsch at St Joseph s Catholic church Raymond Ia The ceremony was read by Nev Father Kunkie with about 50 relatives present After reception at the Webber home a breakfast and evening dance were planned Attending were Miss Elizabeth Ehr and John Kleitsch Out of town guests included Mr and Mrs John Klettach Nicholas Kleitsch and others The couple will reside on a farm near Walker Ia
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Raymond, Ia
Margaret Webber
Frank Webber
Raymond
Theodore Kleitsch
Walker
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Nev
Kunkie
Elizabeth Ehr
John Kleitsch
Webber Home
Ehr
Wingert
Schmitt
John Klettach
Nicholas
Jon Kleitsch
John Caesar
Herman Caesar
John Webber
Peter Webber
Matt Faber
Cascade
Klettach
Hoover Ordered to Leave City and Pay Fine
Police Judge J C Beem orders Henry Hoover to depart by October 20 and pay $26 to expiate his crime from Saturday night when he struck Eunice Dodd with a club and hatchet. Hoover has threatened to kill a policeman before the deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover
J. C. Beem
Henry Hoover
Eunice Dodd
Four More Held for Army Service
The local exemption board certified 204 men for examination to fill the first increment. Several listed as exempt or discharged include Edward Laughlin and Walter Wingard, with others called into service such as Charles Walker and Arthur Free. A point remains unsettled on status of registrants who entered service after being called for examination.
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Earl Robert Doxey
Lane Street
Edward C. Laughlin
First Street
Walter ©. Wingard
Eleventh Street
Joseph Maurice Mattingly
Falla Avenue
Roy L. Robbins
Charles J. Shaffner
David A. Wright
Quincy Street
Charles Emory Wailer
Crater Street
Arthur W. Free
Rothe Street
Leonard L. Ramsey
Duryea Street
Joseph C. Buehner
Adams Street
Cuban Red Cross to Send 100 Bed Front Hospital Unit
The Cuban Red Cross chaired by Mme Mariana Menocal is equipping a 100 bed hospital unit staffed by Cuban physicians and nurses for service on the western front in France. The project aims for completion at an early date and will operate as battalion strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralee
Red Cross
Island Republic
Havana
Cuban Red Cross Society
Mme. Mariana Menocal
Cuba
France
Thieves Take Goods From Cars in City Streets
A series of thefts were reported around Fourth and Washington streets where owners were away. G. E. Ross noted items missing from a vehicle parked last night between 8 and 9 p.m. Carney said horns were stolen while the owners were not present. Authorities warn residents to secure vehicles and report suspicious activity. Amsterdam sees coal ship plan abandoned as Germany declines to guarantee ship safety for transport from England due to owner reluctance.
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W. ©. Carney
G. E. Ross
Fourth
Washington Streets
Holland
Amsterdam
England
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INIRE
Historic Irish Convention
Belfast
Emerald Isle
Sir Horace Plunkett
Ireland
HiNews Society
Fine Arts Department
Marian Chapman
Neva Walker
Russell-Lamson
Otho Abel
Robert Knox
Harold
Napravnoik
Clarence Wise
Emmett J. Covell
Borodin
Miriam Marsh
Mae
Harrison
Mrs. Ravel
Coedar Heights Club
wMothers’ Department
John Brown
Hazel Slaughter
A. A McCutcheon
James Edwards
A. C. Wilcox
John
Robertson Macartney
Jacob Demmel
Burton Avenue Baptist Ladies’ Chorus
C. B.S. L. Club
Orlo Miller
Walnut Street Baptist Church
H. W. Brandes
Blue Circle
George Meffert
B. F. Wichman
Wilcox
Linden M. B
Charles Voight
J. D. Howe
Women’s Foreign Missionary Society
Presbyterian—Jackson Club
First Brethren
Lare
Calvary Evangelical
Roy Nichols
Matt Ti
Rrea
Theodotlh Kleitsci
Local Board
Cuban Red Cross
Arants
Marsh Place Bldg
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Falan-Fleming Co
Falan-Rollman Co
Fisk, Hyland and lLansco
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