British Air Raids Drop Six Tons On Saarbrucken Works
London reports British aviation carried out raids Wednesday night on the Burbach works west of Saarbrucken with six tons of bombs and four hostile airfields targeted. Weather limited daytime flight but night operations succeeded, with a direct hit on hangars and one British bomber missing. Naval aircraft also raided the Varssenzere airdrome and Thorout junction in Belgium. weather hindered observations but all planes returned safely.
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London
Burhacth
Saarbrucken
Rhenish Prussia
Germany
Burbach
Baarbracken
Admiralty
Varssenzere
Thorout
Belgium
Waterloo Cattle Win Many Prizes in Eastern Show
Iowa cattle showed well at the National Dairy Show in Columbus Ohio despite poor attendance from bad weather. Holsteins owned by G Watson Strench Davenport and Guernseys owned by W W Marsh Waterloo led the prize tally with stronger entries from Ayrshires and Holsteins by William Gelloway. Iowa State College Ames displayed Guernseys and Dean J F Curtis exhibited the same breed in the event with strong coast and eastern state competition.
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Iowa
Columbus
E. S. Hstel
G. Watson Srench
Davenport
W. W. Marsh
Waterloo
William Gelloway
Mr. Estes
Iowa State College
Ames
Dean J ©. F. Curtis
Great French Victory on the Aisne Front
French troops under AP report scored a major victory north of the Aisne, over fortified German positions. More than 11,000 prisoners were captured, with French lines now along the Aisne Oise canal from Auxaillon to Parigny Filain, as they dig in and press the advance amid harsh weather and heavy shelling.
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Associated Press
Francs
Aisne
Aisne-Oise
Auxaillon
Pargny- Filain
Filain
Verdun
Brancour
Anizy-le- Chateau
Lyon
Aulette
Cheuista-des-Dames
Empress Elizabeth
Galicia
Campaign banquet sets start of Water loo drive
Final plans for the membership campaign by the M C A will be announced at a banquet in Water loo beginning November 1 for ten days with 600 volunteers as guests. J T Houser says prospects are bright and key districts will be formed for canvassing with cooperation from business and professional leaders and many high school boys expected to join. Jacob Bintz notes a schedule change for the businessmen volleyball class to Tuesday Thursday and Saturday.
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Waterloo
M. GC. A
J. T. Houser
Jacob Bintz
Merz Now Are Asked to Sign Food Pledge
During Food Pledge week from Oct 25 to Nov 5 men and housewives will sign a food conservation pledge. Charles Van Vleck, secretary of the Commercial club, received a letter from J F Dées, federal food administrator for Iowa, urging club members to sign and have their wives sign the pledge to conserve the nation's food supply and promote economy. The pledge card can be obtained at the Commercial club.
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Charles van Vleck
Commercial Club
J. Fdéeems
Iowa
Six year old dies from infantile paralysis in Cedar Falls
Infantile paralysis claimed the life of a six year old boy, son of Frank Bailey, three miles southwest of Cedar Falls. A 10-year-old daughter is in critical condition with the same illness. The disease was detected recently and the home quarantined. this is the only known local case.
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Ell
Cedar Falls
Frank Bailey
Azietx
Waterloo Sends Both Off to War
Enlistment figures from the Waterloo recruiting station show 492 local volunteers for war service since the U S entered the conflict. Most recruits hail from Waterloo or Black Hawk County with others from surrounding states and many Iowa regions. Naval enlistments total 164 with 95 listed as apprentice seamen and 12 in the electrician radio reserve.
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United States
Waterloo
Black Hawk County
Altho
North Dakota
South Dakota
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Hilneis
Kentucky
Mississippi
Iowa
Aviation and Signal Corps
Air Service
Signal Corps
Engineers
Infantry
Cavalry
Field Artillery
Coast Artillery
National Guard
Electrician Radio Reserve
Special services for bond buyers and church fellowship
Vesper services by the Young Women's Christian Association at 4 p.m. tomorrow respond to the president's call for a day of prayer for peace. Business women who sold bands are asked to participate. Mrs. H. Keiber to lead and Emily Trevarthen to sing. The First M E Brotherhood re-elected A. F. Gates as president with Henry Glas, George Shoemaker, Ward Gage elected to other offices. They plan Thursday fellowship meetings with supper and program. first meeting Nov. 4 outlines winter work.
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Vesper
Young Women’s Christian Association
H. Keiber
Emily Trevarthen
Brotherhood of the First
M. E. Church
A. F. Gates
Henry Glas
George Shoemaker
Ward Gage
Thief Confesses After Auto Crash on City Streets
Donald Pettit stole a Studebaker and in a high speed chase crashed between Franklin and Walnut streets. He awoke in hospital, confessed his address, and asked police to notify relatives as they prepared to file charges. The vehicle owner and license details were muddled, suggesting altered numbers. Pettit, 25 or 27, is unhurt but kept under guard pending prosecution. A separate speed demonstration caused Belthuis to crash a city streetcar off its track at Fifth and Washington, with no injuries. Minor collision near Buxton Grocery injured no one. A La Porte City man reported striking a pedestrian at Fourth and Sycamore, with no injuries.
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Donald Pettit
Fearth Street
Franklin
Walnut Streets
Studebaker
Pettit
St. Francis Hospital
Lafayette Street
Waterloo
al. Stolt
Shoeman
Sixth Street
Jefferson and
Commercial
Forday
John DeJaeger
William Belthuis
West Ninth Street
Belthuis
Fifth
Washington
Gates half-sole tires to be sales rep at Waterloo
Dwight E. Clough of International Rubber Co. visits Waterloo to appoint a local representative for Gates half-sole tires. He touts the tires as durable, puncture-free for 2,500 miles, and used on Ford war service vehicles in Europe. He recounts Denver factory growth and worker amenities. Also notes Red Cross convention attendance plans and local marriage licenses.
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Dwight E. Clough
International Rubber Co
Denver
Colo
Russell-Lamson
West
Ford
Europe
Para
Clough
McRo
Deaters
Clougs
Austro-German Isonzo offensive worries London papers
London papers anxiously discuss the Austro-German blow on the Isonzo front. Dispatches confirm von Mackensen’s command and a fierce assault threatens Italy during a period of political and military tension. Analysts warn of wide effects on the Allied war effort and advocate prepared measures if invasion looms.
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London
Batha Tsonzo
von Mackensen
Pryst
von Munckensen
Italy
Morning Post
Daily News
Ypalian
Times
Boselli
Cadorng
Petain
Christmas Gifts Planned for Former Illinois Central Men in France
Former Illinois Central employes now serving in France are to receive Christmas gifts from their former bosses and co workers. An effort is underway to raise funds to buy tobacco pipes candy and other luxuries for the troops. The Illinois Central lists 160 former workers in France, with a note that these men will be remembered at Christmas by those at home.
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Hlineis Central
France
Illinois Central
Frélie
Proceedings of Black Hawk County Board in 1917 session
The Black Hawk County Board of Supervisors met in regular session with members present. They audited claims, approved a refund to Bentley Bros. agents for an erroneous claim, and authorized continued insurance for six months. They canvassed the October 1 1917 special election results and approved several employee bonds and transfers between funds.
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Boch
J. J. Rainbow
Jennie
Bird
Tevetvad
Ani
Wahterloo
Iowse
F. J. Schmitt
T. D. Teeter
C. XX Rownd
Joe Shirley
M. J. Magoa
Tiffany
W. D. Btrayer
Clausen
Waterloo
Towa
Reiz.lasso
Cor Hy Clarien
Strayer
Third Congressional District
Motlan
T. Dol. Teetor
James T. Knapp
Tifany
Morris N. Clausen
Cedar Falls
Washington
Motlen
Grace A. Ament
Lee
Honorable Board of Supervisors
Black Hawk County
Jas. Black Dry Goods Co
Simon Smith
Mile
TG Creek
Mite
East End
Spring Creek Township
West End
Sou
M. J. Maree
Ed Madigan
Col' Teregants
Lordan
Dart Motor Truck Co
Schafer
Waterloo Township
Geo
L. Crosby
Gibson
Cedar Pailsetty
D. E. Mober
Chas, Wellman
Soc
W. &. Curtis
Block
Litchfield
Security Savings Bank
I. M. Gimstad
Peek
H. A. Hrinker
Hawkeye Investment Co
J. Hall
Mary . A McClellan
Elzabeth McClelan
James H. Peek
F. BR
J. F. Reinhart
Fred Scurth
Town
Board of Supervisors
J. Schmitt
A. Revwnd
M. J. Mages
D. S. Tiffany
W. D. Biritger
Oet
Sth
Mt Waterloo
Lowa
Clal
Wnd
County Fund
Laws
Board of Supervisors of
Black Hawk Co. Im
T D. Teeter
C. A Rownd
Jos Shirley
M. J. Musee
W. D Strayer
Ff. I. Schmitt
Aetna Life Insurance Company
Bentley Bros
Boand
Enid
Flack Yank Co
Mario McMurray
Magee
Harold Mickel
State Hospital
Woodward
Iowa
Cela Sickel
Motion Warried
Joe Lichty
Tawa
WW. N. Barr
D. B. Henderson
Mrrtte Garr
Sher
E. T. Lawrence
C. G. Alexander
Lester, Township
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Prussia
Pettin
Lins
Merz
Lesds Army Prefer
Ence
Navy
Brotherhood
E. E. Bartlett
J. F. Ridenour
Des Moines
Red Cross
Bartlett
The
Woman's Club
Iowa Congress of Parent Teachers’ Association
Ridenour
Iowa State Teachers’ Association
Peter Shares
la Porte City
Mary Selvaltz
la Porte Se
Perie Tuttle
Lula Errickler
Galena
Wellington
Bremer
the Courier
Katherine Whayman
Attagk
Mackensen
TeErosy
Sin
L. C
Citizens Gas & Electric Co
Court House
Waterloo Whiter
Smith, Kchty & Hillman
Joe Sohiel
BU Standard Off Co
Peterson & Duke
House of Lichty Metal Products Co
Court House Poaeieeiey
Waterloo Lumber
Deeeere
Pufactoring Co
Chage
Calby-Parker
Dras
Deagee Bevank Transfer “Co
Court Yaa
Moeller
Latta
Allen Printing Co
Pliunagan
Carnahan
Text Books
Nee Co
Walter Thoreach
Portage
Ayr
Meader
County
Iowa-Frye Co
Telephone Co
Erienti Legal Natice Witerioeing
Dinding
Independent Meat Co
Waterlon Water W. Noogies
Stherf's
Wil Brinker
Wrreee
Waterloo Watervice
Fewn Telephone Co
Paar
Roebuel
Nogella
Walter A. Sitts
W. J. Burbank
Yale & Town Manufacturing
Standard Oil Co
Stention
Red Cross Drug Co
Tention Hospital
Wm EB. Herren
Colinquent
Ecrveteereeld L
Bladine
Printing Board Proceedings
Bar Calender
Western Union Tel. Co
Sersecpen
Ceee
BOO Herman Rosgen
Court Housey
Ruth Gollavaux
S.seeessuceeiee
Waterloo Offica Sup. Co
Geo, D. Harris
Tulda Lusenhop
Urer
Ee Ceneces Wnye DeLong
OFOG
Bunn
Wintet Ashbrenner
O. HL. Sweeney
Pillog
Wes c. G Lanning
C. G. Lanning
J. I. Reinbow
Deanaey and Express
Bae Standard Cil Co
Sande
W. D. Strayer
C. A. Rownd
Joe Shirner
Sam H. Pinkerton
Morgan & Sullivan
Leo G. C. Norton
Indor
Teeter
Rainbow
B. Barber
J. Mager
E. J. Wenner
BBC
Thames & Kimball, Asst Co
E. Baacon
Lao Jlowa Publishing Co
Waterloo Hardware Co
Bartles-Sweeney Qil Co
County Home
A. C. Wilford
L. H
Waterloo Manufacturing Co
J. Gutknecht
Margaret Heinen
Hilemann& Gindt
B. Hallowell
Ty. Mackey
C. A. Fish
N. Draper
Jennie Cutshaw
Anna Guiry
Johanna ‘Myers
R Bros
Gruener
Grocerias
Ale
A. J. Wittlek
Blower's Dairy
Grant Dairy
Gaoway-Messer Farms
Union Mil
Shores Fuel Co
Xyuel
Proceedings of County Board
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