Men Urged to Prepare for Sept Registration in Waterloo
Adjutant General urges local boards to expedite the September 12 registration. Men 18 to 45 should learn duties, file cards with home boards, and ensure cards reach by Sept 12. Registration sites listed by ward in Waterloo with plans to file precinct plats and coordinate with county and state officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adjutant General’s Office
City of
Waterloo
Ackerman Drug Store
Third West
Galloway Agricultural Club
Westfield
Galloway Bros. Co
Fifth West
United Brethren Church
Fourth West
Cobb
Jefferson
Coburn & Son
Fourth East
Sipes
Lathmer Grocery
Riehl
Sherwood's
Conger
Fourth Ward
Klein Tailor Shop
Lafayette
Masberg & Sims
Sycamore
Michael Paint Co
Linden
Chapman Building
Moorea & Moore
Harding
E. J. Wenner
Black Hawk County
Wenner
Army
Navy
America
Telegraph Company Lacks Messengers for War Time
The Western Union Telegraph Company reports a messenger shortage as schools reopen. Boys 16 and older work in war plants for higher wages, forcing girls to be hired as messengers. Managers say work is not hard, hours are reasonable, and messages go only to reputable locations. The policy aims to help Uncle Sam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Union Telegraph Company
Western Union
Uncle Sam
Turkish minister announces new German loan for 45 million pounds
Amsterdam dispatch reports that Turkey has concluded a fresh loan from the German government totaling 45,000,000 Turkish pounds. Conditions mirror those of prior German loans and were confirmed by the Turkish finance minister. The report cites the Berlin Vossische Zeitung as the source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Islam
Kaiser
Associated Press
Amsterdam
Turkey
Berlin
Vossische Zeiting
Iowans Named in War Casualty Lists
Washington dispatch reports American casualties up to yesterday by the war department. Five Iowans listed include Sgt. John Hilger Granville and Pvt. Albst Hudson Wallet among those killed or wounded with others in missing or undetermined categories. Ten Iowans total appear across the lists, with names from McGregor Popejoy and Harlan to Davenport and Forest City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
War Department
Pede Agee
Laott
John Hilger
Granville
Gorp
J. Bonz
Dubuque
Albst- Hudson
Wallet
Cheree
Wiber Blick
Nevada
Elmer HK. Lien
Decarsh
Henry J. Richter
Davenport
Lott Rnndolph C. Kittleson
Eorest Ty
Fred Becker Killed Leading His Men in France
Lieut. Fred Becker son of Mr and Mrs J B Becker of 224 Newell Street was killed in action in France while leading his men against a German machine gun nest. In a letter from Lieut John D Dodge Clark of the same division, the death is described along with burial on the battlefield near Chandun south of Soissons. The message notes the body to be moved to a central cemetery later and expresses deep sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Becker
J. B. Becker
Newellistreat
France
Becker
John D. Clark
Mlieut
John Dodge Clark
Early Settler Annual Meeting Highlights Pioneers and New Members
The Early Settlers association met at Chautauqua park after a picnic, presided by John B. Derry. Sherman T. Mears lauded the pioneers and Union soldiers, urging peace and continued unity. New officers were elected including President Geo. Puilpot and Secretary Hartman, with a push to erect a log cabin at the park. DRS Small and McManus named county volunteers for the Medical Corps. also notes on new members and a $1000 fine for hoarding hour and sugar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chautauqua Park
Early Settlers’ Association
Coliseum
John BP. Derry
Lotus Survay
A. J. Edwards
Roger Leavitt
Sherman T. Mears
Ile
Bramarck
America
Fueonora Shanewise
J. P. Berry
Wm. Starr
George Puilpot
S. L. Garver
Amelia Wyeth
George Leland
W. W. McFarlane
Persecution of Registrant Prompts Sheriff Aid Request
The father of William F. Selzer, registered local class 2, tells how neighbors vilified him with slurs and fists. He seeks sheriff help and counsel from exemption boards, hoping for peace bonds as the distressing campaign continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. B. Henderson
L. F. Selzer
Dunkerton
Selzer
William F. Selzer
Master key priority list for war industries
Washington reports a new priority list of essential industries as the master key for priority certificates and industrial exemption for the draft. Also noted are moves toward a uniform insurance and pension plan for railroad workers, a burial ground for American soldiers in Mount Valerian, and Lt. Hitchcock recounting his escape from Germany via Switzerland.
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Washington, D. C
War Industries Board
Railroad Administration
Paris
Mount Valerian
Thomas Hitchcock, Jr
Lafayette Flying Corps
Germany
Switzerland
Mavines
McAdoo
Tonic Cures Stomach Ailments Claims From Pink Pills
A testimonial from Albert J. Snell of Bemus Point NY praises Dr Williams Pink Pills as a remedy for stubborn stomach trouble and indigestion. The ad states the pills build red blood and improve digestion, offering a free book and 50 cent boxes via mail order or local drugstores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert J. Snell
Bemus Point
Dr. Williams
Draft Priority Not to Bind Boards in Allowing Exemption
Washington D C Sept 9 Sections of amended draft regulations released today show the new priorities classification of industry and explain why the War Industries Board will not bind district boards in granting exemptions. The regulations state that priority lists shall not be binding and that boards must decide which industries and workers are necessary to maintain enterprises. England grows more than twice as much wheat per acre than the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
War Industries Board
England
United States
Glow-worms and Nie ants sensitive to vibration in grass
Glow-worms and Nie ants are sensitive to vibration. If they react heavily when approached in the grass, they extinguish their light and disappear from view.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Crowder
Telegraph Company
King George's Army
Mverseas
Weare Tee
Dogres
Wes
Him
Log Cabin
George Philpot
Mr. Uartman
Frank Knapp
Sherman ‘Yt. Mears
Wm. .R. Hunt
Jacob P. Geist
Bernice H. Murphy
Jerome J. Wyeth
Daniel A. Hartnett
Mame E. Takin
C. W. Landis
Alice M Landis
T. Y. McManus
W. B. Small
Volunteer Medical Service Corps
Council of National Defense
Nich Hoarder
Evansville
Ind
Trockman
Federal Food Administration
Waterloo Laundry Co
Scane’s
Basse Spriety Brand Clothes
Advance Coat Sale
Shades
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