First New York to Chicago airmail flight begins
The inaugural aerial mail service from New York to Chicago started with Max Miller taking off from Belmont Park at 7 09 am carrying 400 pounds of mail. Federal aviation officers monitored landings at Lock Haven Cleveland Bryan and Chicago as plans move toward October 1 schedules. Gardner and a mechanic waited to take over if needed.
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Associated Press
New York
Chicago
Max Miller
Belmont Park
Patten
Federal Aviation Service
Lockhaven
Cleveland
Bryan
Thea
Miller
Airpost Service
Edward V. Gardner
Gardner
Clinton Country Club
Here
New Yoark City
Army recruiting stops in Davenport as district orders vacancy move
Sergt G I Brown reports a district order from Lieut FE Wright to halt Army recruiting here and vacate the building within 10 days. The move reflects a wartime shift as after Sept 12 registration millions of men will be drafted and vacancies filled, ending local enlistment chances for most men.
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G. I. Brown
Fourth
Jefferson Streets
FE. C. Wright
Davenport
Sergt. Brown
France
Brown
Marta Bellinger Dies in Auto Crash Near New Hampton
Miss Marta Bellinger aged 11 was killed when a car was struck near New Hampton on Tuesday night. Her father Walter Bellinger sustained injuries including a fractured arm. The family had moved from a farm near Li Porte City to New Hampton last year. Funeral services will be held this afternoon at the home of an uncle, George Bellinger.
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Li Porte City
Marta Bellinger
Walter Bellinger
New Hampton
Mirr Bellinger
Bellinger
George Bellinger
U S Flier in Crisis Commits Suicide at Wright Field
Dayton Ohio Sept 6 Second Lieut F Hollis Jr 24 of Princeton New Jersey stationed at Wilbur Wright aviation field shot himself to death in a local hotel last night. He was found dead in bed this morning and no motive given. Hollis commissioned July 1 this year and had been at the field about two months. Illinois Central workers receive back pay totaling about 258000 for seven months ending Aug 1 with 30 percent paid to Waterloo residents. some long service staff earned up to 908 while others received 100 to 300.
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Dayton
F. Hollis, Jr
Princeton
N. J
Wilbur Wright Aviation Field
Hollis
Llinois Central
Illinois Central Western Lines
Waterloo
Local Society Notes Highlight Postwar Engagements
Flems hosts Stitch and Chatter club planning Red Cross home service. St Francis circle hosts Mrs J N Phillips with guest Mrs P Bernardy. Hartzell-Tuttle wedding at Walnut Street Baptist with Dr John Bunyan Smith officiating. reception at Hotel Russell Lamson. couple to live in Lithty apartments after trip to Chicago. Schmidt-Coates wedding at bride Ina Mae Coates home. plans after Sept. 15 at 903 Military Ave. numerous out of town guests. Showers for Florence Heltts ahead of Raymond Stillman nuptials. Various circles and clubs listed with hostesses and attendees.
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Fred Matthes
Matthes
St. Francis Circle
J. N. Phillips
P. Bernardy
Hartzell Tuttle
Caroyl Tuttle
Alice Tuttle
Limestreat
Archie R. Hartzell
Charles D. Hartzell
Ash Street
Walnut Street Baptist Church
John Bunyan Smith
Ethel Burgess
Alverdo Mason
Hartzell
East High School
First National Bank
What Cheer High School
Mason Novelty Company
Lithty
Chicago
C. M. Parker
Aurora
Graham A. Messinger
G. E. Met
Schmidt
Council Bluffs
Omaha
Military Avenue
Julius Robar
Aurelia
F. A. McRae
Nellie Green
Florence Heltts
Raymond Stillman
Among the Churches Grace M E Officers Elected
Reports from Grace M E Church women's societies show year totals for the Home Mission Society with 265 members, 60 new, $721.09 raised, four scholarships supported, plus gifts valued at $96 and $50 and $15. Foreign Missionary and Indian Aid groups also reported. officers elected include Mrs. F B Dietrick, Mrs. G H Cheever, and others.
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Grace M. E
Home Mission Sociery
F. B. Dietrick
G. H. Cheever
Florence Barrett
Cora Fowler
The
Foreign Missionary Society
FP. J. Eightey
A. M. Gleason
J. W. Arbuckle
Charles Ferguson
Entrainment of Waterloo registrants to Camp Dodge amid partial absentee list
About 65 registrants departed Waterloo for Camp Dodge at 9 20 a m with family and friends cheering. Three failed to report and substitutes filled gaps as local exemption officials arranged duties, with Tracy Glasener named temporary officer in charge. Confusion over train sections caused a brief delay before the contingent boarded.
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Union Depot
Camp Dodge
Hose
Samuel J. Celian
Calvin McCary
Marvin Parka
A. Wiley
Clayton King
William Hansen
Tracy H. Glasener
Waterloo
Union Putation
FP. W.porterfold
Readng Troops V3 13 Proud Of Them Message Continues
The article quotes a message to troops praising sacrifices and unity with France, promising victory through joint effort and American support. It notes Americans watching with pride and mentions a son’s salute and a future of service and peace. Also records that the United States sent 1,600 locomotives to France.
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Gle
America
Taball
United States
Jimmy
France
A Son To His Father Letter From Front
A World War I era Kansas City Star excerpt prints a private in France writing to his father on his birthday. He thanks him for a strong body and for years of self denial that enabled his education and service to America.
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United States Army
France
Kansas City Star
America
Bank Window Shattered in Apparent Vandalism
A Lincoln Savings bank window was broken last night with a two foot square hole in the front plate glass. No burglar or vandal suspect is confirmed. officials note no outside force visible after the incident.
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Lincoln Savings Bank
Moravians Ride in Motor Trucks in Lititz
Moravian trombone players from Lititz Pennsylvania traded their sunrise Easter motorcade for a ride in motor trucks marking a shift in local worship customs. The shift reflects broader changes among Pennsylvania Dutch congregations toward English services as Mennonites also adopt automobiles.
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Hartford Courant
Lititz
Pennsylvania
Sugar shortages push sugarbeans future, Waterloo advice noted
A Waterloo woman urges visitors to bring their own sugar as rationing tightens. The piece notes shrinking sugar usage and warns fam ilies to expect continued scarcity. It cites W F Parrott, county food administrator, as recipient of the suggestion.
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Waterloo
W. F
French Tailor for Women’s Wear Opens at Waterloo Store
A new French tailoring department debuts at Paul Davis Dry Goods Company in Waterloo. Mr. S Altman, born in France, showcases original designs and will advise on ladies garments all week, signaling a welcome addition to city fashion.
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Waterloo
Paul Davis Dry Goods Company
Altman
France
8. Altman
Garmanis
Hair Tinting All the Rage in 1920s Beauty Ads
The Brownstone hair tint promises safe gray coverage with quick eight minute application using a comb or brush. It claims no dangerous ingredients found in so called hair restorers and offers shades from light brown to black. Available in two sizes via The Kenton Pharmaceutical Co. and pharmacy counters.
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Lebt Rolfien
Banple
Deaters
Kenton Pharmaeal Co
Coppin Bidz
Springton
Alede
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Wright Field
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St. Ann Circle
Albert Sauer
Victoria
Ho~man, Galloway Social Union
N. A. Peterson
First’ Baptist
the Missionary Society
A. BE
Hoffman
Allen Humphrey
Jennia Taft
Iowa Baptist Assembly
Z. Askins
Killian Sohner
Central Christian — Philathea
Ellen
Ruth Richardson
Christ Episcopal
First Presbyterians
Majer Club
H. H. Kagley
B. W. Bell
R. J. Stetzel
H. E. Kagley
J. W. Hamilton
Walnut Street
J Baptist
2 Missionary Society
Women of the Orient
Maude Stoy
Mathew Westrate
Gump
Ak Wapsaweeeer
Fort Ziley
Kan
Black Hawk County
Third
Union Station
Ls Sonnel
Prescott Banton
Edmund L. Morgan
Roy O. Fink Donald R. Smock
Daniel Jensen
Wiliam J. Brandt
Russell H. Blough
James McGovern
Roy L. Pratt
Horace V, Treloar
Edward L. Hagen Hollis M. Peavey
Claud K. Rhodenbaugh
William Thomson Herbert B. Ziemer
Earl C, Robbins Paster
L. Gushard
Tuamond Schlette
Sebastiano Palmissani
Glen N. Thompson
Matthew Daryenart
Jerome C, Montgomery
Jcuinton
C. Wallingford
Guy TR
Burd I
Frank A, Wilson
Adrian Wiley
William Hunsen
John R. Johnson
Tracy’ H. Glasener
Ren
Paul E. Campbell
Wiliam
Kuriger
William D. Lee
James EE. Sanders
Lester M. Bixby
Robart Huntington
Henry EB. Miller
James L, Burke Ransome
J. Beatty
Harold A
Wolfe Lynn F. Miller
Sam A. Nielsen
Edward Lusthont
la Vern Robbins
Raymond Heyden
Daniel L. Bagnall
George M. Buchan
Rollin
Topping Harvey L. Coates
Sylvester Boelecher
Charles W. Odell
Percy D. Green
Byron BE
Francia R. Cam
Lincoln
Faders
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Parrott
Fitzgerald
East Fourth Street
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