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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1916

Page

2

Bread Prices 10 Go Higher Warns Peddicord In North West Wheat Probe

W J Peddicord manager and John Lemmer chief miller of Union Mill Co say bread could become a luxury as northwest wheat worsens. They report many new wheat entries grade No 3 or 4, no No 1 grain, with screenings heavy and bushels per barrel needed for flour. They have bought old No 1 northern wheat to bridge to next spring. North Dakota yields 1916 crop average only four bushels per acre, signaling a gloomy outlook.

Northwest Minneapolis W. J. Peddicord John Lemmer Union Mill Company Mr. Peddicord Wheat Exchange Northern Charlies Eaton North Dakota

Germany Not Worried Over the Trade War

Berlin reports that Germany expects natural trade forces to overcome tariffs after peace. Philip Heineken of North German Lloyd tells AP there is no fear of flooding the American market with slow-priced goods and Germany plans to resume international trade postwar.

Berlin London Paris Germany Associated Press Philip Heineken Lloyd Steamship Line Herr Heineken

City in Brief shows local notices and arrivals

Local brief highlights include visiting relatives, births, travel and car trips. Notes mention Miss Irene Brackney in Chicago, Mrs. J. J. O Keefe visiting Lincoln Nebraska, and a 10 pound daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Murtagh. Council and county board actions on election judges and a Cedar Heights precinct are reported along with a mill tax request.

J. J. O'Keefe Rt. W. Johnston Lincoln Neb Irene Brackney Chicago Margaret Pelkey J. C. Murtagh Fourth Street West William Kerr Davis Junction A. R. Kerr C. S. Rabiner Fowler Street Samuel Shilliam Ek. B. Bernard W. L. Fuller Guy Fuller Marie Dickinson St. Joseph Des Moines H. W. Sigworth Jay Hilejan Minnesota H. E. Doty Giles Doty Philadelphia Backus Cedar Heights W. F. Parrott

Another U Boat Is Coming Soon

Reports from Bremen say another merchant submarine is expected to leave port for the United States at the end of the month. Directors of Ocean Navigation say none of the projected sister ships to the Deutschland and Bremen have been completed. When asked about Bremen’s arrival in America, director Philip Heineken said only the gods know.

Berlin London Bremen United States Deutschland Philip Heineken Ocean Navigation Company America Heineken

Diphtheria Quarantine Grounds Truck Driver’s Isolation

Dexter Gilley of Waterloo’s Company G contracted what began as tonsillitis and quickly became diphtheria while serving with 10 000 state troops in Brownsville. He drives the regiment’s truck, was placed in an isolation tent 100 feet from the hospital, and insists he is healthy though doctors doubt him.

Brownsville Dexter Gilley Company @G Waterloo Gilley Big Camp

Mexico to form new constitution soon says New London dispatch

New London, Conn. Sept 12 Mexican commissioners claim that a constitutional convention may be called momentarily. The event would be followed by state and presidential elections, with the convention expected before the start of next year. The morning session focused on recent political developments and included a call on President Wilson.

New London Conn Carranza Mexico Wilson

American forced to give gold for paper money incident

Berlin reports a Roman Catholic priest and American citizen witnessed British forces seizing $10,000 in gold from another American passenger aboard the Scandinavian-American liner Frederick VIII at Kirkwall in early August, exchanging it for paper currency.

Berlin United States Kirkwall Overseas

Infant plague case reported in Waterloo city

A five month old baby of HL Huston at 1509 Second Street is quarantined after meningitis suspected, marking Waterloo's second case in six months. Dr Sumner urges school cooperation to stamp out the disease and warns against kissing as it may spread infection faster among children.

Waterloo HL. O. Huston Second Street G. B. Sumner State Board of Health

Greece May Enter War Without Promise of Rewards

London reports the Greek political scene unsettled with Premier Zaimis resigning amid internal friction. If Greece joins the Entente it will be without future guarantees, accepting aid with munitions and equipment supplied, while Bulgaria seeks terms through King Ferdinand's talks with the Emperor William.

London Near East Zaimis Greece Athens Ferdinand of Bulgaria William

Ox-teams and aeroplane in homecoming parade

Ox teams prairie schooners one horse shays 42 inch bicycles and many forms of American conveyance will be shown in the homecoming parade on Oct 4. A Curtiss aeroplane will participate and wagons are under construction to be ready for the event.

Ll. Northey

Burlington Man's Body Found in Calumet River

Chicago dispatch reports the body of Tohn Schneider of Burlington Iowa was found floating in the Calumet River. authorities say the remains appeared in the water only a short time. Also listed: help wanted for 25 girls for sewing at a skirt factory on Barclay and Glenwood streets.

Burlington Calumet River Chicago Tohn Schneider Barclay and Glenwood Streets

Federal aid for Mexican border soldiers families planned

Nellie Fackson, secretary of the soldiers relief committee, announced a movement to obtain federal aid for families of soldiers on duty at the Mexican border. He said a thirty day disbursement period is needed before funds become available, with ongoing local relief continuing as before.

Nellie Fackson

Knights and Ladies of Security hold ninth meeting

The Knights and Ladies of Security announce their ninth meeting with election of officers on Wednesday evening at PL hall. All members are urged to attend. The Macedonian Bible class of Westminster Presbyterian church meets tomorrow afternoon at 402 Vermont Street with a plate supper for all members. Colonial Homestead No. 10 will meet Thursday evening September 14 in regular session at their hall with AML members urged to attend for important business and officer elections at Seallon hall tomorrow evening.

Knights and Ladies of Security PL Hall Westminster Presbyterian Church C. W. Rabe Vermont Street Colonial Homestead Cheir Hall AML oMerrs Seallon Hall

Train wreck in Chihuahua leaves two hundred? no

Two people killed when a northbound national railway of Mexico passenger train struck a spread of rail near Ortis Chihuahua about 75 miles south of Chihuahua City. Reports received in Juarez today detail the disaster last Sunday.

EL Paso Tex National Railway of Mexico Ortis Chihuahua Chihuahua City Juarez

Des Moines Leather Firm Moves to Receivership

Des Moines September 12 assignment for the benefit of creditors of the Thomas A Mansfield company announced by county recorder. Mansfield is among the state’s largest leather firms. all company property turned over to a trustee.

Des Moines Thomas A. Mansfield County Recorder Mansfield Company

Docket for Iowa Supreme Court Called One of Heaviest in Years

Des Moines report notes the Iowa supreme court docket for the coming session was corrected and mailed to involved attorneys. Clerk says the list is among the heaviest in years, with many cases to be decided.

Des Moines Iowa Supreme Court

Automobile Trip Leads to Wedding Tragedy and Police Probe

A car trip ended in a fatal accident near Water City when Miss Male Dickinson and others were injured as their vehicle collided with a delivery van. Investigation noted sleepiness and sedatives prior to the crash. Relatives in St. Joseph were informed as the party was returning home. Police report confirms a distressing scene and asks for caution in reporting.

Male Dickinson Nathan Basford Dichtnsan Dhistord Petr Warterlou St. Dies Wien Wally Che Poford St. Joseph

Pastoral Dairy Pioneer Nathan Straus Seeks Pasteurization Aid

New York news notes Nathan Straus, who has supplied pasteurized milk daily to about 2,500 babies, writing to Surgeon General Blue to press for broader adoption. The missive outlines his view that pasteurization protects infant health and should be advanced nationwide.

New York Nathan Straus Yathrie Caday Surgeon

Courier Patterns Coupon Order for Fashion Department

Instructions to obtain up-to-date Courier patterns by mailing the coupon to the Evening Courier Fashion Department in Waterloo with 10 cents per pattern. Patterns permit seaps. Orders filled promptly and should arrive within ten days after mailing.

Fashion Department Evening Courier Waterloo

Untitled fragment on infant feeding and care in doubt

Fragmentary text discusses children fed by caregivers and concerns about care quality. Mentions differences from typical babies in a place likely referencing a hospital or social setting. Poem-like wording hints at health or treatment issues without clear facts or named entities.

Unclear OCR Fragment Hints at Local Events in Janesville

Fragmentary text mentions schools and officials, with garbled phrases about purges, a dairy or dairy-related topic, and a travel drive. Names and places are unreadable, but the snippet suggests a local report on community matters and possible civic actions without clear dates or outcomes.

Unclear text fragment hints at event results and coverage

A garbled OCR style passage mentions a judge or reporter named Jenings and a event course with results awaited. It references places like Cedar Walls and Missouri and people possibly named Aurangely and Shieh. The readable facts are sparse and not coherent enough to form a solid report.

Rail Revenues and Expenses Rise for 1915 Railroads

The Interstate Commerce Commission reports net railway operating revenues of 41,515,264 for July, up from 4,265,9 for July, 1915, across 156 railroads. Total gross revenue reached 265,517,624, surpassing last year by more than 40 million, while gross expenses stood at 172,102,460, about 21 million higher than a year ago.

Washington, D. C Interstate Commerce Commission

Doctors Wanted to Operate She Consented and With Very Little

A patient consented to surgery but doctors initially failed to achieve results. One doctor later called for a second attempt, seeking further treatment to improve outcomes.

Eminent specialists advertised in Waterloo medical testimonial

Mrs Sell of 1018 Berth Ave Waterloo recalls a life changing treatment by Dr Myers and Dr Summers for chronic illness. She credits non surgical, knife free methods to restore health after failed prior surgeries and cites offices at 1215 Steamore St opposite Ellis Hotel with hours from 9 to 4 and evening clinics.

Dre. Myers & Summers Lee Waterloo Dr. Myers Dr. Summers Steamore St Ellis Hotel

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