Camp Dodge Prepares for First Increment of Drafted Men
Des Moines Sept 4 Camp Dodge officials stated shortages reports are unfounded with ample provisions for the first increment of drafted men. Noncommissioned officers arrive to assist as men begin arriving tomorrow. It may take five days to process the first 5 percent quota. brigadier generals and staffs move into brigade headquarters while regimental HQs near completion. Two hundred officers reassigned to the 33rd National Guard Division have departed for Houston Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Camp Dodge
Thirty-Third National Guard
Houston
Tex
Death by own action Ends Her Life of Adventure
Chicago Sept 4 The body of Mrs Maude A Robinson King of Chicago New York and Paris who killed herself with a pistol last Thursday on a country road near Concord WC was laid in the family vault at Graceland cemetery yesterday. A coroner s jury at Concord declared the death accidental. Mrs King had been motoring with friends including Gaston Means until recently of the Chicago Beach hotel. The shooting occurred while she and Means walked to a spring. Means heard a shot and saw Mrs King fall. her pistol lay by her side. She died hours later. Her life spanned romance and tragedy, from a Morrison girl to heiress of James Clark King, the Chicago millionaire. She contested and was awarded 1 009 000. She lived in Paris at 27 Rue de la Paisanderie and stirred gossip over a proposed engagement to Count Hysolyte de Serras before marrying Dr Perry Chance of Dayton Ohio, later divorcing. She returned to the United States, living in Chicago or New York and visiting Missouri childhood home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Maude A. Robinson King
New York
Paris
Concord
W.C
Graceland Cemetery
Mr. Means
Means
Mrs. King
Morrison
James Clark King
King
Rue de la Paisanderie
Hysolyte de Serras
United States
Mozrigor
Loyalty Runs Prove Popular in Minnesota
Leaders of the Minnesota motor reserve and Minneapolis citizens organized a loyalty run through Hennepin Carver and McLeod counties Sunday. Plans for a September 16 tour aim to include 500 cars with Dunwoody sailors and at least one company of the First Minnesota infantry. The 150 mile cavalcade drew cheering crowds in every town, with flags and patriotic displays widely shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Minn
Minnesota Motor Reserve
Ehro
Dunwoody
Minnesota Infantry
W.H. Rendell
Hennepin
Carver
McLeod
Millers Meet in Minneapolis to Discuss Food Administration Rules
John Lemmer, head miller of Waterloo and Ceflar Falls Union Mill, was summoned by telegram from W L Harver to attend a millers meeting in Minneapolis. The purpose is to explain food administration measures and issue instructions for compliance with government regulations. Ww J Peddicord, mills manager, is visiting Sardinia Ohio and will cut his trip short to return later this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lemmer
Waterloo & Ceflar Falls Union Mill Company
Minneapolis
W. L. Harver
New Prague
Minn
Millers’ Committee
the Food Administration
Sardinia
Wil
Library notes adjust hours for school days and Saturdays
Library hours for the children's room now align with school days, opening at noon and again after school, and remaining open all day Saturday. A vacation reading contest closes next week with a list of 0 books. prizes go to the school with the most students reporting completion certificates for reading 10 books.
Berlin to Make Peace Move Soon
Washington adults await reports from Berlin and Rome after President Wilson rejected the pope's peace proposals. Diplomats and officials discuss rumors about a Kaiser peace offer while Italian and French envoys voice strong conditions and demand withdrawal of German forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
Wilson
Berlin
Rome
Pope Benedict
John Bonzanoa
Borzano
Alsace- Lorraine
Jusserand
France
Italy
Germany
Europe
Triest
Jail Cell for Chicago Mayor Suggested by Ex Governor
Ex Governor Woodbridge N. Ferris of Michigan urged accountability for Chicago mayor after a Sunday meeting and warned officials should face consequences for alleged tactics. Ferris, while claiming to be out of politics, hinted at future political memory and duties as he travels to Dousman Wisconsin for a school dedication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Chicago
Woodbridge N. Perris
Michigan
Senate
Ilinois
Ferris
Dousman
Wis
May Call 59 Bore Men for Examination
The district exemption board may call the last 50 of the second LCQ for examination if the proportion of the 50 additional men certified aligns with the local board. Of the first 102, 32 were certified back. Waterloo’s quota is 51 plus 10 percent. Also noted are visits from Mr and Mrs G E Matters of Milwaukee and F H Ballou of Billings visiting relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy E. Logan
Waterloo
Strikers Amuck in Springfield Smash Windows
Seventeen men are under arrest after a Labor Day riot by street car strike sympathizers in Springfield. Six cars were demolished and large plate glass windows of the company offices downtown shattered, with damage estimated at $16,000. Troops from Camp Lincoln dispersed the mob after guarding the streets. no serious injuries or shots were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfeld
Til
Jteen
Bloomington
A. D. Mackie
Ninth
Tenth Infantry
State Arsenal
Camp Lincoln
Mackla
High Price of Milk Is Under Inquiry
Washington D C Sept 4 The food administration is studying milk prices nationwide to inform housewives about cost and value. A table compares 50 items with bread as the standard, showing cost per pound and calories per hundred for August 1 averages from 25 locales. Corn meal remains the best value. broiler chickens are at the bottom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Food Administration
Autoist Shoots Boy After Prank Gone Wrong
Chicago on September 4 an eight year old boy Milton Gromer was shot in the abdomen by a passing motorist during a prank by local children. The tire prank triggered a gunfire as the driver approached. Gromer died hours later at a hospital in Elgin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Milton Gromer
Charlies Gromer
Gromer
Elgin
Water Declared Fuel For New Submarine
Atlantic City capitalists form a syndicate to exploit Edward D. Riley's patented invention from Laurel Springs New Jersey. The device decomposes water by electrolysis to yield hydrogen and oxygen usable as fuel for internal combustion and steam engines, potentially revolutionizing engine and fuel industries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
N. J
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Edward D. Riley
Laurel Springs
Mortuary notices and infant deaths in Waterloo area
Obituary notices for Lillian A Alcott of 1212 Logan avenue died at Presbyterian hospital. She leaves A C G Alcott and seven children. Funeral to be held in Osage with all children accompanying the body. Infant Henry Lewis Siefken of 37 Newell street died Sunday. Brief services held. interment at Rockwell City. Infant Helen Clara Fish died at 612 Boe krom avenue. brief services held. burial at Fairview.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian A. Alcott
A. CG. Alcott
Logan Avenue
Presbyterian Hospital
Osage
Waterloo
Alcott
Albert Wallace
Mabel Dickinson
Harry
George
Jasper Wallace
Nellie K. DuShanes
Crookston
Mina
Forest Ascott
Des Moines
Jienky Lewis Siefken
Henry Lewis Siefken
J. F. Siefken
Newell Street
Nev
Henry Mueller
Rockwell City
Aeelen Clara Yise
Helen Clara Fish
E. 5
Fish
Boe Iom Avenue
Charles Bair
Paetor Grace M. E. Church
Fairview
Chicago Mayor Thompson Faces Ouster Over Alleged Disloyalty
Officials plan to indict Mayor William Hale Thompson for palpable omission of duty and seek police control transfer to the city council. National Security League and local groups call meetings to press resolutions criticizing Thompson. federal officials consider possible arrest as justice department investigates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hale Thompson
National Defense League
Thompson
Louis Lochner
People’s Council
W National Security League
League
Hamilton
Citizens’ War Board
George M. Reynolds
State Council of Defense
Grand Jury
Wilson
Department of Justice
The
Republican
Fred Lundin
ForgerY charge filed in McGinn case at Knapp hearing
J T McGinn faces two preliminary hearings before Justice F F Knapp this afternoon charged with uttering a forged note. Allegations state he discounted an $870 note at the Iowa Investment corporation and EB Myers of Austin Minnesota declared the paper a forgery when placed in collection. The instrument bears the name EB Myers as maker and was executed Oct 7 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. McGinn
F. F. Knapp
McGinn
Iowa Investment Corporation
EB. Myers
Austin
Minn
Labor union meeting to hear school cooperation plan
The Central Labor union will hear Supt. A. T. Tukill of the west public schools tomorrow evening. His talk will focus on cooperation between labor and schools to ensure every school age child gains education benefits. Reports from the Labor day committee will be received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Labor Union
A. T. Tukill
The
West Public Schools
Advertising chief undergoes appendectomy at St Francis
E. 5S. Peterson, advertising manager for Black's, submitted to a surgical operation at St. Francis hospital this morning for relief from appendicitis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peterson
Black's
St. Francis Hospital
Third Call For Exemption Board Seeks 431 Men Sept 10
Cedar Falls county exemption board issued the third call summoning 431 registrants to report for physical examinations at city hall on September 10. Notices list numerous names and addresses across Cedar Falls, Waterloo, La Porte City, and nearby towns, reflecting the extensive enlistment process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Falls
County Exemption Board
Leo Michasl Flynn
West Sixth
Niela Walter Sorenson
Fludson
Vernard Randolph Roderick
Cedar Pally
Walnut
YJ. Harvey
la Porte City
Harry Elsworth
College
Pees Lauritz Soransen
Local Names Listed for Court Case
Joseph M. Keegan of La Porte City David H. Wallies of Cedar Falls Hans C. Jonson of Waterloo Re No. 2 George Fred Welds of Dunkerton Hert A. Wilder of La Porte City
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curiadan Lauritzen Nissen
Cedar
Fllsworth Palmer George
Janseville
Floyd G. Wessel
Cedar Falls
Walter Henry Grosse
Harry Frederik ‘Thielman
Walnut
Arthur L. Devis
la Porte City
Walter Livya Grim
Hudson
Tears Perry Anderson
Waterloo Sr
Veter Nicholas Gales
Glibertville
Emery Leo Meyer
West Eighteenth Star
Warner
Waterloo
Joh
Jack Gales
Gilbertville
John Thome
Raymond
Albert W. Bernard
Artemus William Lange
Encarnacion Reserva
Ralph P. Blough
George Francis O'Connell
Robert Nichols Jackson
Burnsess
Ind
Chester W. Geiger
Tiarry E. Walker
Charles Ernest Wiringa
Franklin Sheppard Jewell
Willam Bancroft Ford
Blackhawk
Floyd Drummond
Jerneat Henry Rohrsson
Fred VW. Schaefer
Thomas Harrison Gil
Washburn
Elmer Loraine
Voorhies
Guy J. Miller
Jen Fieming
10Th St
Clarence Mills
F. L. Curran
Waterline
Otis Blough
Waterina
Perl Henry Gibson
Trudson
John Holf
Glen Alen Beribner
Albert Wallace
Joseph Clay Jeas
Tac Wash
Oliver O. Smmith
Dunkerton
Nicholas Uasper Kelderling
Water Oo
Frank J. Trost
Jesup
George Hansen
Cedar Faille
Samuel W. Tinson
Barr Whitey Ross
Tesip
Paul August Nuebel
Dunkertor
Fred William Klemz
Ray Daniel Peck
Alfred C. Schildmeier
Olin J. tAchts
Waterton
Fred Ashton
Fifth St
Henry E. Turner
Leslie Johnson
Frank A. Allison
W. Smith
Forte City
Elmér James Conzy
Elmer Earnest Strand
Arvid Kenning Thauman
West Ninth St
Axel William Jochumsen
Olive
Walter W. Clark
la Portoily
John P. Sondag
Tloyd Henry Weidman
Waterino
Magnus Elliott
Cedar Herents
Lee BE. Page
Martin Frank Neuses
Raymon
John B. Weber
Wateric
Andreas Jacobser
Cellar
Herbert Leon Barclay
Wwhitecastle
Sonisiana
George P. Rothmeier
Joseph M. Keegan
David H. Wallies
Cedar Fails
Hans C. Jonson
George Fred Welds
Hert A. Wilder
Gun Cotton and Nitrocellulose Explosives Explained
A Providence Chemical Society talk outlines nitrocellulose production from cotton, its chemical behavior with nitric and sulfuric acids, and how treated cellulose becomes smokeless powder. It covers preparation steps from seed cotton to nitrated fibers, drying, molding, and the advantages of smokeless powder over black powder, including reduced smoke and greater energy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
American Chemical Society
W. J. Smith
Guncotlon
Uniture
Frere
Crowds swell at Waverly fair amid rain relief
Waverly Indiana September 4 crowds exceed two thousand by noon as exhibits, halls, and barns run full. Rainy start forced cancellation of opening program. judging began, floral hall crowded, and races scheduled. Gov. W L Harding to address on Thursday afternoon with cold pack canning demo and clock parade planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waverly
Peonto
W. L. Harding
Five Years For Motorcycle Theft
Matt Hatl, twice convicted and paroled on larceny charges, pleaded guilty to grand larceny in the court of Judge C. W. Mullan. He received a maximum five year sentence for motorcycle theft, with his plea for another chance denied due to his prior record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matt Hatl
C. W. Mullan
Electric Park closes season with strong attendance and profits
Electric Park an Waterloo ends its official season with strong finances and high patronage. Cars on the big ride clocked 11 212 miles, Figure Eight 6 136 miles, and the merry go round 22 272 miles. Only one day lost to rain, with two Sundays affecting openings. The park will stay open Saturdays and Sundays until the Dairy Cattle Congress in October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electric Park
Dairy Cattle Congress
Waterloo
Herbert Parker
Farmers plan new bank at Dunkerton with Waterloo capital
The Farmers overcounts Savings Bank is organized as a new institution to be backed by Waterloo capital. F. B. Dietrick, formerly of Security Bank and now with Iowa Investment Corporation, is directing preliminaries. A brick building 20 by 40 feet is under construction and the venture may launch within two months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savings Bank
Dunkerton
Waterloo Capital
F. B. Dietrick
The
Security Bank
Iowa Investment Corporation
Man Thrown From Motorcycle in City Crash
R Bogart riding to work at the Iowa Dairy plant noon today at Fourth and South streets veered to the curb to avoid an auto. He was thrown after brushing the curb, bruised, the motorcycle wrecked with a punctured case and broken pedal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourth
South Streets
Iowa
R. Bogart
Indian man wins the Victoria Cross
John Carroll of Mishawaka is, as far as known, the first American awarded the Victoria Cross. At the front with the Canadian army, the 26 year old hero rushed a trench after the barrage, bayonetted four enemies, rescued a comrade, and single handedly attacked a machine gun team, killing three and capturing the gun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Ind
John Carroll
Mishawaka
London Daily Mirror
Job Carroll
TWO NEW SOLDIERS IN IOWA FORCES AT CAMP DODGE
Ted D. Loveland of Park Avenue East is accepted for military service and will depart for Camp Dodge Des Moines to join the First Iowa infantry. Clyde W. Spracher of Sibley also enlisted and left for Jefferson Barracks Missouri to join the army medical department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted D. Loveland
Park Avenue East
Camp Dodge
Des Moines
Iowa Infantry
Clyde W. Spracher. Sibley
Jefferson Barracks
Medical Department of the Army
Boy Far From Home Sought Shelter by Omaha Youth
Elmer Bell aged 14 sought shelter at 802 Colorado Street with C D Webster as police search for his mother. The boy said he lives in Omaha and help is being coordinated to locate his mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Bell
C. D. Webster
Colorado Street
Omaha
Careful Use of Soap Spoils the Hair
An advertising notice advises against regular soaps and shampoos that dry the scalp and damage hair. It recommends refined coconut oil as a pure, greaseless cleanser requiring only one or two teaspoons to wash the hair. It promises a rich lather that rinses clean and leaves hair soft and manageable. Coconut oil is inexpensive and available at pharmacies for all family members.
Classified Want Ads Haul Goods and Rentals in City
A flood of short items shows Meat Market and furniture ads, room rentals, and sales. Listings include unfurnished rooms at 633 New Park Ave and 901 Lafayette St, used furniture pieces such as dining sets and beds with prices, a 1914 Ford Touring car for sale, and multiple rental and employment notices at local stores like Scharfenbergs Meat Market and Karts Drug Store. Contact numbers Red 1957 and Red 1761 accompany several entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weet Park Avenue
W. Belangee
Phon
Ave
M. J
Turney
Argentae Ichola Furniture Co
Inet
Fourth St
Superior
Pwllaon
Washington St
W. A
Waslington &J.- Phansa
Lefayettes St
Carmet Horitons
Miust
Perrets
Weotea
Eitchen
Scharfenbergs
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Minnesota
Library Notes
G. E. Matters and Children
Milwaukee, Wis
City
Mr. Matters
L. G. Matters
F. H. Ballou
Billings, Mont
F. B. Ballou
Ninth Street
Springfield
Boy
Sam
Hird
Tion
Forntyes Earl Jones
Wham
John Miner
Adam Engel Hudson
Frank Stubentminch
Gilbertyilia
Albert Arthur Hinez
Cedar Falla
Peter Atgeard
Walter P. Bayler
William FL Humby
Harvid Clowell Baskins
Oscar Cheever Plercs
Wayne K. Snader
la Forte
Russell Francia Carroll
Mike M. Fischels
Jeaup
R. J
Hans Jacobsen
Edwin Westerfield Prinz
Louisville
Ity
East Chestnut
Clark J. Glimors
Richard Virden Bates
Steve Warner
William Thomas Barry
West Twenty
Ralph Taylor Paige
Wiliam Robert Lawrence
Cedar Willis
Edward William Ricksher
Otto Chester Frys
Gus Bramabtoy Valeomis
Aus Main
Hans Peterson
Martin Grupp
Albert Dennis
Franklin
Guncopton
PB. H. Frankun
BTS Art Now Bank
Albert DeWilde
Freda Hass
Frank Mahones
Anna Kress
John J. Erber
Ulmer
Anna C. Paulsen
Glenn L. House
Zatha B. Lovelett
Tead the News
Des Maines
Bi iPr
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