Riga's fall stirs defense plans for Petrograd
Reports from Petrograd say capital defenses are being tightened after Riga’s fall. Gen. Alexeiff confirms Petrograd is safe, while rail restrictions and new garrisons prepare to deter further upheaval. Copenhagen dispatch notes German mine throwers aiding rapid Dvina crossings with high casualties for Russians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copenhagen
Tageblai
Dvina
Fon Houtler
Riga
You. Hutler
Vor Hutier
Ant
Tarnopol
Waterloo Flour Prices Vary by Town and Radius
A. E. Stull of Waterloo & Cedar Falls Union Mil explains retail flour pricing differs by distance from Waterloo. Outside a 25 mile radius prices adjust with market moves every 10 cents per barrel, inside radius every 20 cents. Merchants may offer cash discounts. the mill fixes no retail profit. Also, Bryant Asphalt Paving Co. wins a $1.62 per sq yd contract for four miles of concrete road between Mason City and Clear Lake under federal aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
A. E. Stull
Waterloo & Cedar Falls Union Mil Company
W J Peddicord
Central Labor Union
Stull
Bryants
Bryant Asphalt Paving Company
Mason City
Clear Lake
F. Lytle
Sioux City
J. S. McLaughlin
Red Oak
Moore-Selg Company
Onz2 Go Hawk Receives Second Gift for War Chest
Alice Frances Hogan was welcomed in the Go Hawk Happy Tribe camp with her second cut to the War Chest bringing the total to 8,977 by noon. Children enrolled on the roster are giving second gifts to feed starving Belgian and French children. The Big Chief urges all Black Hawk county children to contribute before the chest ships for France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Frances Hogan
Go Hawk Happy
Belgium
France
Black Hawk County
Cedar Falls Names John R Barnes to West High Football Coach
The Cedar Falls board of education elected John R Barnes as football coach for West High, succeeding Glen Whittle. Barnes, former Wichita high school athletic director, led that program to state championships in football, baseball and basketball. He will issue a general call for candidates next week and begin hard practices, with the first game slated likely for Saturday, September 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Board of Education
John R. Barnes
Cedar Falls
Glen Whittle
Barnes
Wichita, Kan
Mass
Jacob Bintz
M.C. A
Carleton Silas
Wichita
Weet High
Mortuary notice for Jane Stubbs-Lamb in Waterloo
Jane Stubbs Lamb died Wednesday at 7 30 after years of illness at 27 Lafayette Street Birth Aug 27 1836 in London Law married Oct 13 1859 at Whitby Can Arrived Waterloo April 1 1865 and lived there Survived by husband one daughter Mrs F A Perry Denver Calo one grandson Lester Lamb Perry Denver Calo and one sister at Zephyr Can Funeral Sunday at 9 from Lafayette Street home Rev Charles Bair Grace M S Church burial Fairview Also funeral for Fred Henderson Illinois Central car inspector fatally injured Tuesday afternoon Funeral 2 p m at Kistner s mortuary Odd Fellows in charge Body shipped to Lake City for burial tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Stubbs-Lamb
Henry D. Lamb
Lafayette Street
Jane Stubus
London
Whitby
Can
Lester Lamb
F. A. Perry
Denver
Calo
Lester Lamb Perry
Zephyr
Charles Bair
Grace M. 5
Fairview
Fred Henderson
Fred
Henderson
Illinois Central
Kistner
Order of Odd Fellows
Lake City
The County Agent and His Vital War Time Role
County agents act as Washington's link to farmers and lead community food production during wartime. They survey counties, organize farm clubs, enlist merchants and bankers, and promote canning and home gardens. Success hinges on leadership, teamwork, and mobilizing volunteers across schools and churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bn PB. G
Armored Autos in Waterloo Tonight
Army demonstration tour visits Waterloo with two autos from Northwestern Military Academy Lake Geneva Wisconsin. One armored truck replica and one wireless equipped car will be shown at Morris Motor Car display rooms for public viewing as part of a test to see if ordinary pleasure cars can be rebuilt for government use in war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North-western Military and Naval Academy
Lake Geneva
Wis
Waterloo
Des Moines
Rockford
Morris Motor Car Company
Dy Ware
G. HB. Hendricks
A. G. Falk
R. F E. Monton
A. D. Roces
A. Ordonez
P. D. Penfall
Middlewest
Co. A. Morris
Manchester
City in Brief Highlights Social Notes Across Waterloo
Mrs. F. H. Head of Columbia street visits in Hudson while Noble Garth of Webster City stays with friends in the city. Several residents travel, relatives visit, and births noted. W. L. Harding accompanied by others en route to Waverly for a speech. a daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Verdon Welch at Monticello. Anne Miriam Johnson arrives to lead YMCA activities in Livermore. Francis Howe and Harry Ludwig report to Des Moines for Great Lakes Navy training.
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F. H. Head
Columbia Street
Hudson
Noble Garth
Webster City
A. H. Zilmer
Huldah
Eureka Street
B. V. Baker
Burch Bros. Co
New York
A. C. Cole
Fourth Street West
Florence Stines
Conger Street
Zelma Ellison
Des Moines
F. Rabe
Vermont Street
Vinton
P. Whiles
B. R. Shannon
Dubuque
Tri-State Medical Association
Chris Ramundt
Reinbeck
John Ehrig
Randolph Street
Lydia Kerr
Home Park Boulevard
Sioux City
Edith Smith
Oskaloosa
Carl Palma
W. L. Harding
Iowa
Ellis Hotel
Waverly
C. H. Davis
Copper
Michigan
Madison
West
Ladies of Sacred Heart
M. L. Bowman
Davenport
Scott County
E. D. Warner
Maude Warner
Canton
S. D
Drew
Seventh Street
Verdon O. Welch
Monticello
Welch
Clarissa Maynard
H. B. Maynard
Margaret
Anne Miriam Johnson
Liver Tore
Young Women’s Christian Association
Newton
Iowa State Teachers’ College
Harry Ludwig
Francis Howe
Des. Moines
Mavy
Great Lakes
Melchoir court meeting announced by Ben Hur tribe
The Melchoir court No. 8 of the Tribe of Ben Hur will meet tomorrow at 8 p.m. in A. O. G. W. hall with two programs and refreshments after the business session. All members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melchoir Court
Tribe of Ben Hur
A. O. G W. Hall
Booze case continued in Knapp's court
Bert Ejlis was arraigned in the court of F. F. Knapp justice of the peace this morning on a charge of legal transportation of liquor. Ejlis was released on bonds and the case continued until Sept. 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Ejlis
F. F. Knapp
Juetica ‘of the Peace
Ejlis
Belgian Tells Of German Rule In Belgium
Belgian lawyer Gaston de Leval addresses the American Bar Association in Saratoga Springs on Prussian law as applied in Belgium. He recounts abuses under German occupancy, praises American aid led by Brand Whitlock, and notes Belgians’ continued patriotism despite oppression. He credits America with saving Belgium from starvation and promises memorials of gratitude in villages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoga Springs
N. Y
American Bar Association
Gaston de Leval
Brussels
Belgium
Mr. de Leval
de Level
Liege
de Leval
America
Brand Whitlock
Arnist‘erta
Amerita
Hts
Seven Divorce Petitions Filed at September Term
The district court clerk records seven divorce filings for the September term. Names include May Mahana Va and Leslie Mahana, Lota Irena Slickle Va, Fred A. Hickle, Sarah L. Mason vs R. E. Mason, Muttle Hartong vs John L. Horton, Courtland Blussy vs Edna G. Munsey, Ezra J. Gnongy vs Carrie Gnagy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court For
Triaa
Sp. m. Tatay
Ax Follawa
May Mahana
Leslie Mahana
Lota Irena Slickle
Fred A. Hickle
Sarah L. Mason
R. E. Mason
Muttle &. Hartong
John L. Horton
Alex EK
Randall
Kate Randall
Courtland BL Iussey Va
Edna G. Munsey
Ezra J. Gnongy
Carrie Gnagy
Camphor From Florida Trees and A Switzerlands Church Tale
Ellwood Hendrick notes Florida camphor yields best from hedges trimmed in spring and fall with minimal shading. Leaves and twigs yield about one and a half percent pure camphor. fertilizer boosts gum. St John’s church at Davos Platz in Switzerland has twin spires, one corkscrewed, with chimes once used to signal invasions.
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Florida
Texas
Samuel C. Hood
United States Bureau of Plant Industry
Journal of Industries and Engineering Chemistry
American Chemical Society
Gurtone Byles
St. John’s
Davos Plats
Switverland
Davos Platz I
St. John's Church
London Mall
Concentration and the Power of Focus
A quotation attributed to Carlyle contrasts concentration with scattered effort. It notes that the weakest person who concentrates on one object can achieve something, while the strongest hampered by too many aims may fail. The image of a droplet slowly boring rock and a rushing torrent leaving no trace is used.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlyle
War Department Extends Oversight of Soldiers Purchases
Washington Sept 6. The quartermaster department will assign an officer to every division to supervise soldier small purchases and protect personal expenditures. This general order expands officancy oversight to ensure soldiers are not overcharged or exploited in exchanges conducted for convenience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
War Department
Sokilara
Raymond and visitors tour Iowa towns and events
Raymond Iowa reports a weekend auto trip by Mr. and Mrs. C L Smith and others to Tamy and back through Grundy Center and Dike. The piece notes visiting Indian reservation and Marshaltown, a Red Cross sewing session, a Methodist picnic at Lyons Park with about 200 attendees, new teaching appointments at Barclay No 9 and Poyner No 6 schools, and Epworth League reorganized at the Methodist church with officers elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond
C. L. Smith
Martyn
A. Mille
Waterloo
Tamy
Raymond Canning
Brsmont
Methodist Sunday School
Lyrncs Park
Waterton
Hanel Hewitt
Vincent Hull
Harry Olly
Childraw
Warren
Eileen
Paints
Ohio
Mr. Kelly
Miranda Banfield
Kenneth
Harold Kelly
Methodist Church
Epworth League Society
Earl Douglass
C. H. Mall
C- L. Smith
Sis0
Judé Jerry
Vilce
Earl Dou
Lass
League plans method to conduct season meetings
During the week officials plan to decide a method for conducting the league season. Key figures discussed include treasurer Vincent Findt and organizer Mazel Iewitts Chorlatar, with potential changes to procedures and oversight. Mist L. Kelly is noted among participants as the group weighs options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Relory
Vincent Findt
Trenaurer
Konnath
Tvihl
Orgamnint
Mazel Iewitts
Chorlatar
Mist
L. Kelly
Mest
Tripoli News Briefs From September Aboard and Around Town
A mishap in Tripoli reports a 10 year old girl fell from a hay chute causing injuries. Local travelers head to Chicago and Washington for business and family matters. A parade of visitors, hospital stays, and household events fill the week. Advertised letters list local names including Baldwin, Tuckshirg, Champion, Edgington and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tripoli
Manay
Wida
J. C. Koch
W. Rocke
Chienxo
Aisterant Patnta
Waratington
D. C
Rowen Wan Berno
Wil Schiman
Mite
Imoxenn Nickert
Waterloo
Felker
Anne Belkoimaa
Dutina
Veresbyterian Hospital
Garalion
Stra
Tr Stewart
VW. Stewart
Kirk Stewart
Miew Blanch Stewart
Des Moines
Robart Stewart
Chicago
Mra. Snyder
Las Mortelly
Mins Marte Case
Waterkey
C. A Stewart
HL. Orlew
Ting Molites
Sthumate Time
Jaon Supply Co and Partners Hit By Unclear Agency Action
An obscure notice mentions Jaon Supply Co Roth and Hoth and a state agency with fragmented names including Sullivan Shop and Charley Allygon. The garbled text hints at regulatory or procurement activity with references to a shopping or supply context and a Mount state location, leaving key details unreadable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jaon Supply Co
Roth & Hoth
Mtatesculation Ageney
Sullivan ‘Shop
Charley Allygon
Bacramente Ajas
RAILWAY TIME TABLES FOR TULI K OIS AND MIDLAND LINES
Plymouth era scribbles show a dense schedule from Dubuque to Omaha and Minneapolis. Westbound and eastbound trains connect Chicago, Cedar Rapids, Waterloo, Oelwein, and Kansas City with frequent departures and arrivals throughout the day, including Local and Limited services and freight movements.
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Rigais
Wiha Pelate
Ahanas
Petrograd
Alexteff
Rmer
Freter
Vassilkovski
Grees
Alexieff
Crown
Litle Flour & Food Co
West Park
Onz2
Go Hawk
Armored Autos
LA Ports
Mandell
Mitchell
Austin E. Powell
la Porte City
John Bunyan Smith
Walnut Street Baptist Church
Powell
la Forte City
Buchanan's
E. B. Lamb
Spirit Lake
Charles Lamb
Jas. Register
EB. C. Litchfield
Cedar Heights
W. A. Slippy
Esther
Clarion
Wille
Yonkers
Indices Conquelos
Lis Country
Amivriva
Bar Association
Dubwaltte
Dubwalte
Birmingham Age-Herald
Jean de Balzac
Italy
Louis XIV
Talat
Mise Ora T Baldwin
Plama Tuckshirg
Anni Chamption
Pred Edgington
Birdie Forster
Alberta
Fox
Aloro
Guernsey
MD Harrington
Mins Roan Les Finngetaffer
Myre
Lewis Wettt
Maury
Jerome Keneally
Helen Kelly
Alice Klepinger
Radio Taylor
Ella Waters
Hazel Wilson
Malvina Wills
Ora Williams
Margaret Wyman
W. Alverson
Evgene Battles
Paul Berhart
Wile le C. Rowden
O. Bradbury
Gun ‘Brown
Stele Turgess
Glen MW. Carerall
A. Cass. Lyynan Church
Fred F. Clark
Rev
Clark W
Art Pepper
Louis Rider
Lee Rogge
TaVern Robbins
Cleonerd Robinson
Argintan Ruse
O. D. Goowell
Charles Sewell
Otto Smith
Leon Smith
Evans Lowser
Fred L. Stevens
Joe Taylor
Chas. Triber
Gov. Weber
Lester B. Weat
C. W. Webb
C. C. Weisbard
Hanry Wheeler
W. D. Wilson
East Fourth Street
Tive
Milton Hecht
Doris Sternberg
New York City
Sternberg’s Women’s Outer Garment Specialists
Tulikois
West Bourne
Fort Dodge
Omaha
Fort
Dodge
Saekingg Otal
Albert Lea
Twin Cities
Win Cities
Albert
G. W
Marta Bouma
Union Depot
Twin
Ude
Co & Twin
East Side
Twin City
Oelwein
Baat Side
Chicago A
Bin
Baat
Chicago Ltd
Dea
At &ékKa
Unlok Depot
AL & I
East Alde Depot
Kanesc
Kanaan City
Ei Dex Moines
Anie Boinen
East Alde
Ates
City
Kanass City
Leer ES Morthbouna
Ame
Minneapolis
St. Paul
D. Masses
Manly
Shell Rock
Burlington
Louisa
Cedar Rapids
St. Louis
Kensay Cty
Locel
Cedar Rapide
Ww. Ue
Cafar Palls
Cédar Falls
Asa Warvecly
Tollowa
Waterloo Cedar
Neal
S.s
US Loorml
Limbea
Erry
Aso
Pest
Modera
West Third
Heal
K 22 Care Courier
Ste
A. B. Baum & Co
Winth and
Sycamore
Lytle Flour & Bred Co
Bayard
W. E. Collanstring
Car Hine
W. Firth
Ninth Street
Miller Motor Car Co
Siz Soom
Dane St
Bernt
Closa
Ea Aeinistesialaeia
Furniturs
Superior
Wilson
Associated Mfg. Co
Americas
Jefferson St
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