Parade Planned for Labor Day by Waterloo Unions
A Labor Day parade will form at Park avenue east and Franklin street at 10 o clock, marching south on Franklin to Fourth, west to Mulberry and Fifth, and back to the Labor temple. Marshals include police, city officials, union members from various crafts, with onion workers promised to join. After disbanding at the Cedar River park, a noon dinner, ball games, and other contests will follow, with refreshments provided to union members and families.
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Waterloo
Park Avenue
Franklin Street
Franklin
Fourth
Mulberry
Fifth
Washington
Labor Temple
Cedariver Park
Des Moines Lawyer Praises German Specialist Letter
A Des Moines attorney writes in praise of Jor Alg ers the German Specialist of Waterloo. The letter extols the doctor’s remarkable cures and urges advertising to inform chronic sufferers, comparing it to burying talent. The note cites G F Summers and mentions A GL Elspersian as notable local figures.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Tae
Hke
G. F. Summers
Jor, Algers
Waterloo
GL Elspergian
Elig Sars
CureClaims for Dr Myers Draw Citywide Praise
An advertisement features Mr Elsperman praising Dr Myers as a skilled specialist in Waterlow. He credits the doctor with curing his chronic kidney and bladder troubles after a two year decline and notes affordable charges. The ad places the clinic at 71 Sycamore St opposite the hotel in Waterdown with evening hours on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
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Mr. Elsperman
Eversoul
Myers
Waterlow
Waterloo
Chicago
York
Geers
Giles
Aron Pom
Alon
Fran Sande
Titi
Tplty
Sycamore St
Intel
Waterton, Town
Tonos
Public Market Opens in New York Slashing Prices
Housewives with market baskets storm four municipal markets opened by the mayor's committee to curb food costs. Farmers from surrounding areas and push cart merchants sold under committee supervision with the latest quotations. Bread sold at 4 cents a loaf. sugar at 7 cents a pound. potatoes cut by over one third. apples and peaches down 20 to 35 percent.
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New York
Citizens’ Committee
New Jersey
Supply Trains Fail as Troops Resort to Horses
Paris dispatch reports the northern fighting with swarms of aeroplanes overhead. Enemy supply lines are said to have broken down, leading some troops to substitute flesh from horses. British transport is functioning well and morale among British and French troops remains high.
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London
Paris
Thrnout
Horges
London Reporter Describes Battle Near Amiens
London dispatch from Sept 1 reports a major battle at Cruisilles with fighting ongoing to noon and heavy action around Amiens. The French claim success against Guise while German forces retreat from Amiens by Sunday afternoon, with uncertainty about movements toward Boulogne.
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London
Pheppe
Amiens
Cruisilles
Guise
Cannanading
Boulogne
Packing Plant Fire Reignites Losses Estimated Million
A mysterious fire at a packing plant caused extensive damage with initial estimates near a million dollars. Large pens burned as hundreds of sheep and hogs escaped, though many animals were saved. Early reports note high temperatures and firefighting efforts, with several structures evacuated and the scene ongoing as authorities assess losses.
Spanish War Veterans Election Nears for 1919 Officers
Spanish War Veterans of Hautes it Ky push toward national organization elections with a focus on nominating officers for the coming year. The election and the selection of the next commander in chief will occur tomorrow, with candidates including I. Fore, a former master of California among those mentioned for commander in chief.
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Hautes It
Fore Rester
California
Grand Army Men In Detroit Celebrate Civil War Encampment
Civil war veterans and wives fill Detroit as the 48th national encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic draws crowds estimated at over 20 000. Tonight’s public meeting at Light Guard armory features welcoming notices with speakers including Governor Ferris and Mayor Mary, followed by the annual parade tomorrow forenoon.
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Perrot
Detroit
Grand Army of the Republic
Bull Run
Gettysburg
Women’s National Organization
Sona of Veterans
Association of
Washington Gardner
Albion
Four Belgian Tycoons Guarantee German War Tax Payment
Report from The Jaste via The Express states Belgium’s four wealthiest men Ernest Solvay Baron Lambert Raoul Warecaue and Baron Empain have guaranteed payment to Germany of the wartime tax levied on Belgium. Without this pledge Brussels risked bombardment as troops stood ready before the royal palace.
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London
Belgium
Germany
Ernest Solvay
Baron Lambert
Raoul Warecaue
Baron Empain
Brussels
Louvain
Trady
German Army Bars Publication of Casualty Lists
The Maileaves reports that German military authorities forbid further casualty lists in newspapers local papers may publish only locally relevant casualties from administration offices. The Cologne Gazette circulated only a few names from the thirteenth list. Twelve complete lists have been published, reflecting casualties from prelarge engagements, while English losses are being concealed.
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Jwndon
Cologne
Mrs Lucretia Wilcox Dies After Six Months Cancer
Mrs Lucretia Wilcox wife of A C Wilcox died at home from cancer after six months illness. Born Lucretia Kine in Anamesa Tadame 2 TS8 she married ACL Wilcox July 18 UK. They lived in Cedar Rapids Cedar Falls and Waterloo before residence here. Funeral and interment at Fairview arranged with only uncle William Jolson of Cedar Rapids as living relative. Episcopalian church member. Private funeral Thursday afternoon.
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Lucretia Wilros
A C. Witeas
Io Dawesan Street
Wilcox
Lucretia Kine
Anamesa
Tadam
Acl Wilcox
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Falls
Waterloo
Wiliam Jolson
Episcopalian Church
Fairview
Longer Hours for E W H S Students
E W H S will abolish minute recitation periods and the hour plan this year to allow more time for in school lesson preparation. The 15 minute assembly period is removed and the morning session starts earlier. School runs from 9 to 12 and from 1 7 15 to 4 35 p.m. Principal Miller asks prospective and former students to meet him to avoid delays.
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Mast Waterloo High School
Fred 2. Miller
Test Piles in New Building on Commercial Street
The Leavitt and Johnson building on Commercial street began piling Saturday. A 25 ton cement load was applied, rising to 50 tons for the final test to gauge pile bearing capacity. City engineer and construction supervisor oversee tests as the steel crew, led by foreman Wells, starts laying bases tomorrow. The pile drivers anticipate completing next week with 400 piles driven and 40 remaining.
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Leavitt & Johnson
Commercial Street
Wells
Illness Threatens Longtime Black Hawk Pioneer C B Scroggy
C B Scroggy, aged 78 and a pioneer resident of Black Hawk county, lies critically ill at his home 901 Jefferson street Waterloo. His condition has barely improved after weeks of nervous breakdown and age related ailments. Doctors offer little hope for recovery after a visit to Canada failed to improve him.
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C. B. Serogegy
Jefferson Street
Scroggy
Waterloo
Pioner
Black Hawk County
Damages Suits Filed Against Corporations
Damages claimed include 4090 for a lost foot 9400 for alleged loss of goods in transit and 166.74 for other injuries. Glen Scribner sues W C F L XN Railway alleging a motorman allowed a child to ride on a fender leading to amputation. Adolph Charemick sues Cen Gas Beletrie Co for injuries from a stumble on a guy wire. Burch Bros Co seeks damages from Haois Central Railway. Pearl Gebowich pleads guilty for 1.90 on a Modern Brotherhood policy taken out by her husband Lebowich who died last May. Courier Want Ads Get Results.
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Glen Scribner
Charles Scriber
Adolph Charemick
Cens Gas & Beletrie Co
Burch Bros. Co
Haois
Pearl Gebowich
Brotherhood of America
Lebowich
For Sale and Rentals in Aged City Classifieds
For Sale couch and center table for sale with jars and assorted small items. Wanted cats for a Majestic event. For Rent modern house near Franklin, shed rental, private family. Furnished room in modern home. Wanted stenographer position. Wanted to rent a strictly modern 4 or 5 room bungalow or cottage with references. Address needs to be sent to care Courier.
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J. B. Trainor
Mer
Overland ‘Couring
Lafayette Sts
Bla
West Side
Clase In
Care Courier
The
Majestic
Franklin
Red
Barber, Bush & Pilson
Lafayette St
Sycamore St
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Taya
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Martin Bros
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Goodman
S. Robinson
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