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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1918
Page
14
The June to August submarine losses show a steady fall in Allied sinkings and a rise in submarines destroyed. The American naval convoy protected troop landings, with no incoming ships lost. Tonnage losses for summer run about 260,000 tons, 30,000 tons less than earlier in the year, while submarines are being destroyed faster than built.
A school board meeting discussed coping with the epidemic closures. Superintendent Hukill said there are no courses to pursue, proposing two options: shorten the school year or erase vacations and extend the term into summer, though school closures are unfortunate.
Work had just begun when officials announced a fresh start will be needed after quarantine ends and schools reopen. The delay pushes back planned activities and requires new scheduling and planning by district leaders.
Canadian baritone Keine Corresi and Dean Chateau Ibhert visit the city as Cantonment recreation workers. Thuel Burnham, pianist, accompanies them on a tour of camps with an extended concert schedule planned for the east and south. The epidemic has delayed their vending concert duties and forced a temporary pause. About 4,000 at Camp Dodge attended a program, with more to come.
The grocery ad lists goods and prices at Stinehart's including potatoes butter onions corn beans tomatoes lard oleo flour soap paper towels and syrup. It shows unit prices and some brand names and ends with The Store That Saves You Money and phone number 1023 at 13 East Fourth St.
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