Grand Jury Opens Hearing on Means Murder Charge
Concord NC October hearing reviews first degree murder indictment against Gaston B Means for the shooting of Mrs Maude A King. Witnesses include pathologist Dr Otto Schulte coroner Dr William H Burmeister and pistol expert William T Jones. Body shipped to Chicago for burial after coroner’s jury ruled suicide.
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Concord
N. C
Gaston B. Means
Maude A. King
Cabarrus County
Clement
John &. Dooling
Otto Schulte
Swann
New York
William H. Burmeister
Cook County
Mlinois
Chicago
William T. Jones
Waterloo First in Bond Purchase Among Railroaders
Saturday afternoon a group of 103 Illinois Central shop employees purchased liberty bonds totaling 5 60 through the company. Many had bought earlier bonds and some added purchases through banks. This marked the largest subscription by the company on the western lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Illinois Central
Germany Attempts Peace With Belgium
The Belgian foreign minister Baron de Broqueville defeats a German bid to separate the allies. La Metropole, a Belgian paper, says Germany recently offered peace to Belgium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
la Metropole
Baron de Broqueville
Germany
Belgium
Bond sales claim amid county defense council
A county defense council member said proper salesmanship and understanding of the liberty bond issue could move $20,000 in bonds per township. He cited Leonard D. Miller of Waterloo, who on Saturday between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m. sold $6,800 bonds at Gilbertville, a town with a large German population.
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County Council of Defense
Leonard D. Miller
Waterloo
Gilbertville
Good Returns From 100 Pounds of Spuds
Silas Eldridge sent 100 pounds of Early Ohio potato seed to his brother in Greeley Colorado. The crop yielded 2500 pounds or about 41 bushels, at 3.75 a bushel last spring making seed cost 6.25. Now the crop value exceeds 60 dollars. wartime parcel rules to France noted with December 5 deadline. Maine Willeace heads to Des Moines for educators meetings with Supt Kline and East High staff attending the state teachers convention.
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Silas Eldridge
Ohio
Horace
Greeley
Colo
Las Jist
Maine
Willeace
Des Moines
Educational Council
Supt. Kline
F. J. Miller
East High
Cottage Prayer Meetings Schedule for Graves Memorial
Cottage prayer meetings for Graves Memorial United Brethren sharch prep to revival open in November will be conducted tomorrow evening with district leaders and hosts listed. Districts include Reed and 327 Reed, 319 Ore, 520 Rebel, 424 Allen, 1502 Hawthorne with leaders A W Botno, Claude Jenkins, A W Kistner, Misses Pierce, Mrs Mowbray, and Mrs Whittle.
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Graves Memorial United Brethren
Sharch
Nervice
George Welker
Reed
A. W._Bot
George Bovee
Ore
Claude Jenkins
A. W. Kistner
Misses Pierce
Allen
Mowbray
A. T. Whitte
Hawthorne
Whittle
Minister Urges Simpler Home Dinners During Visit
Rev H L Goughnour urged First Brethren Church members to curb food, calling for wartime thrift. He urged avoiding lavish meals for visiting ministers, saying many have not missed a mouthful since the war began and everyone should save for the army and navy.
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H.L. Goughnour
First Brethren Church
Army
Navy
Food pledge drive pushed by county defense groups
Solicitors aimed at 12 000 county housewives to sign food pledge cards this week. The women’s council of defense, aided by the men’s council and others, will canvass courthous e attendees at 2 p m to secure signatures and boost food administration conservation. Prizes include 4x6 hunting flags for top school subdistricts and districts in Waterloo Cedar Falls La Porte City and surrounding towns.
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Women’s County Council of Defense
Men’s Council of Defense
Women’s Council of Defense
Food Administration
W. F. Parrott
Waterloo
East Waterloo
Cedar Falls
la Porte City
Clara Sutter
A. A. Burger
E. Hearst
Crop Improvement Association
H. C. Moeller
George S. Mornin
H. L. Bells
Macy Carmpbell
Cacilera
F. L. Marquis
O. M. Young
Women’s Council For Defense
Parrott
Pape's Diapepsin Advertises Quick Indigestion Relief
An old newspaper ad promotes Pape's Diapepsin as fast relief for sour, gassy and upset stomachs. It claims acid neutralizing power within five minutes, prevents distress after meals, and urges readers to buy a fifty cent case from any drug store.
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Pape
Army cantonment gymnasium fund drive urged by Courier
The Courier and Reporter joins Iowa papers in a campaign to raise funds for a large gymnasium at Camp Dodge cantonment. Waterloo's status as a top sports city is cited and a series of sports page articles will explain the campaign and its need. All contributions will be acknowledged in the paper.
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Courier and Reporter
Iowa
Camp Dodge Cantonment
Waterloo
American Sailing Ship Fannie Prescott Seized by Submarine
London dispatch reports the American sailing vessel Fannie Prescott of 404 tons gross attacked by a submarine near port. The crew abandoned ship and the submarine towed her, indicating capture by the U-boat.
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U.S
London
Fannie Prescott
Danderine Ad Claims Hair Loss Remedy
An advertisement touts Danderine as a quick fix for dandruff and hair loss. It claims scalp irritation, shrinking roots, and rapid shedding stop after several applications, with the product available at drug stores for a few cents.
California Syrup of Figs Promoted for Constipation Relief
A market pitch describes California Syrup of Figs as a harmless remedy for children with constipation. It claims the product cleanses stomach liver and bowels, relieves feverish and cross behavior, and restores well being. Advertising warns to ask for genuine California Fig Syrup Company product and beware of counterfeits.
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California
California Fig Syrup Company
Dr O J Fullerton Physician and Surgeon Ad
Dr O J Fullerton physician and surgeon based at 612 Black Building Waterloo Iowa offers blood tests skin and venereal disease services including syphilis eczema and related conditions with daily consultations and contact number 4018.
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O. J Fullerton
Waterloo
Iowa
New Skin Peeler In Great Demand
Mercolized wax, praised for absorbent powers when applied to the skin, is in high demand for complexion renewal. Druggists report strong sales as the product gently peels devitalized skin, removing blemishes and giving a youthful under-skin appearance. The wax, considered harmless, is used like cold cream and left overnight before washing off.
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Leonard Miller
War Department
United States
France
Department
Der
Women's Council of Defense
Mr. Parrott
Defense Council
John Ortner
Barclay
M. J. Magee
Bennington
H. B. Lizer
Big Creek
C. St. Waters
Black Hawk
S. O. Smalling
Cedar Township
George 8. Mornin
Peter Beck
Eagle
W. C. Leland
Nast
Matt Demuth
Fox
Fred Davis
Lester
William Allbright
Lincoln
Henry Evely
Pape O
Diape
Omagh
Cross
Biltous
Princess Theatre
Ellen Francis
Louis Love
THE
Vampires
Hamilton
Hall-Ekfelt Company
Wilton
Axminster
Kelly Davenport
Kelly Davenports
Davenport
Buck’s
Buck
Black Hawk County
Hallerfelt
East Park Avenue
Lafayette Street
Hoosier
Hoosier Company
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