Debeney near Guise advances in World War I
Gen Debeney's first army presses toward Guise and has captured German first line trenches, the barracks and a hospital south of the chateau. French forces move past the Louvry farm and push along the Peron river while artillery activity remains high on the Oisa front.
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Guise
Chateau
Louvry
Peron
Monceau-el-Neuf
Serre
Marshal Haig
Italy
Rome
War Office
Ornic Torrent
Grave di Pappadopolo
Italan
San Lucia di Plague
Vazzoli
Monticfano
Albania
Alessio
Jon San Giovanni Memua
PIAVE
London
Tenth Army
Roncadelle
Or- Helle
Tempte
Borgo
Biancha
Rai
Chonoto
Chamian
Millanoti
Austria
Vienna
Setti Communi
Fontana Secca
Val Dobriadene
Grave di Papadopali
Tezze
San Polo di Piave
Serbia
Kraguievatz
Oisa
Grand Verily
Petition drives seek to trim county board to three
The county board met to canvass petitions calling for a reduction of the board from seven to three. Officials noted petitions lacked required electors’ signatures by about 50 to 60 names, risking failure unless the board acts to submit the question. County auditor Rainbow said ballots must be printed Thursday if the proposition goes to the next Tuesday election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Anderson
Waterloo
Cedar Falls
W.D. Strayer
Thaye
J. Wenner
Rainbow
Kirklin Journal Plant Sold Ends Local Newspaper
In Kirklin Indiana residents hear a hammer from the Kirklin Journal plant as J P Reiser and an assistant dismantle the mechanical department and sell the equipment. Reiser moves his family to Crown Point to live, leaving Kirklin without a newspaper and the editor silent on reasons.
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Frankfort
Tad
Kirklin
Kirklin Journal
J. P. Reiser
Reiser
Crown_.Point
Jivel
Girl 13 Ends Life Over Flag Incident In New York
Sadie Dellon, 13, killed herself after classmates accused her of disrespect to the flag. Police say she placed the Star of David flag over the Stars and Stripes during a block party prep, then wrote a note asking forgiveness and explaining no disrespect to the United States. She took poison at her home on Jefferson Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
America
Jove
Sadie Dellon
Ile
United States
Courier patterns and coupon for fashion department
The notice explains how to obtain the up-to-date Courier pattern pair for dress design by sending a coupon to the Fashion Department of the Evening Courier in Waterloo, with 10 cents per pattern. Orders are filled promptly and should reach buyers ten days after mailing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fashion Department
Evening Courier
Waterloo
City in brief recaps influenza cases and local news
A quick notice of influenza illnesses and recoveries includes Mrs Albert Pettit convalescing, Miss Beulah McCune ill and hospitalized, Ray Golinvaux overseas, Jessie Beck recovering, and Louise Larsen recovering from injuries at Presbyterian hospital. Also mentions a Bolo club meeting, a pneumonia case of A O Feene, funeral for Clara Frahm, local traffic fines, a taxi arrest for bootlegging, and youths with rifles causing property damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beulah McCune
West High
Presbyterian Hospital
Ray Golinvaux
Waterloo Ambulance Company
Russell-Lamson
Bolo Club
Stoeller’s — Tailor Shop
A. O. Feene
Fair ‘Bank
A. BH. Johnson
Pali
Clara Frahm
A. F. Frahm
Kistner’s Chapel
Elmwood
Algy Fettkether
Execption Board
Ptromtion Hospital
Funeral notices for Jensen Witry and Thorn deaths
Following brief services at the O Keefe and Towne chapel the remains of Andrew Jensen were taken to Anoka Minnesota for burial. Louis P Witry son of Mr and Mrs Perry Witry 415 Almond Street died in Chicago will be buried at Calvary cemetery. Herbert Thorn a Rock Island brakeman died at Manly influenza caused his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Jensen
O'Keefe & Towne
Anoka
Minn
Electricians’ Union
Louis PP. Witry
Louis
P. Witry
Perry Witry
Almond Street
Chicago
Calvary Cemetery
Herbert Thorn
Rock Island
Manly
Casebeer's
E. T. Swartz
Soldiers Arrive Overseas Announcement Names Three Sons
Cards received announce overseas arrival of Evans C. Lauser son of Mrs C C Williamson 318 Fowler street Sergt Harness F and Private Theodore R Giblin sons of Mrs E E Cleveland 1715 Commercial street Another son Frank E.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evans C. Lauser
C. C. Williamson
Fowler Street
Sergt. Harness F
Theodore R. Giblin
E. E. Cleveland
Commercial Street
Frank E
Navy man makes ten voyages across the sea
Harold M. Doaley. son of Mrs. Lorena Finley, 610 First Street West, has completed ten trips across the navy waters. Harry Hansen, nephew of Mr. and Mrs. John Hansen, is mentioned in connection with the service record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold_M. Doaley
Lorena Finley
First Street West
Harry Hansen
John Hansen
Older drafted men to get less arduous training at start
The Associated Press reports Washington October 29 older drafted men will receive modified physical training less strenuous than that for 21 to 31 year olds. Camp commanders are ordered to ease these men into service gradually in early stages to avoid ill effects from strenuous exercise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Courier Tanks Beat Sacred Heart Eleven
The Invincible Tanks defeated the Sacred Heart eleven 12 to 9 in a well played game. Kezar and Fentiman starred for Courier while Peltz led Sacred Heart, the ground gainer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Invincible Tanks
Sacred Heart School
Courier Lads
Kezar
Fentiman
Peltz
Sacred Heart
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Board of ‘Supervisors
Phelps
Jefferson. T
the Millinery Department
Ouruchanan
Albert Pettit
Claude Lathrop
Pasadena
Cal
C.F. Lathrop
William W. Bennett
G. J. Bennett
Concrete
Lafayette Streets
Jesse Marsh
Wilbur S. Betts
Arkansas
Betts
Loren Starret
Cutler Street
B. B. Hadley
Fremont Austin
Jefferson
Austin
Beulah McDonald
Washington, D. C
War Industry Board
Ralph W. Burrell
Elgin
Elsie L. Chapman
Willard Bing
A. E. Bing
Forest Avenue
109 Field Signal Battalion
Leg Billings
Kistnermor
Tuary
Alt- Man
Leavitt & Johnson Bldg
England
Scarborough
Kuppenheimer’s Society Brand Stein Bloch
Hickey Freeman
Harvard
Styleplus
East 4Th Street
Waterloo, Iowa
Courier Tanks
Nevada
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Seattle
Slater
BE. J. Olson
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