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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1918
Page
11
German forces, likely seven divisions, faced American troops along a 45 mile front in a surprise offensive. Night movements loaded the sector with troops, and a four hour artillery bombardment hit cross roads towns and supply stores, with batteries pre-registered to exact objectives for decisive disruption.
Des Moines reports five-year-old Ralph Manassa crippled perhaps for life to buy the first bond of the fourth liberty loan in Des Moines. He has three bonds already from previous loans, and his father is in France.
Social Chapter 7 meets Monday evening with Mrs. James Graham hosting and assisting hostesses Mmes. Northey and Swisher. Program includes readings by Mrs. Faye Vaughan Magee and music by Mrs. Corton. The year book lists 19 meetings, year end social June 9, and varied activities. Officers include Mrs. McAlgin, Shane, Magee, Pine, Miller, Stevenson, Dudley. Supper at 7 and music follow.
La Lomita club met at Mrs. Clarence Briden’s home with Mrs. Arthur Weld as guest of honor before her move to California. C. H. L. club was hosted by Mrs. A. C. Barron. Porte Needlework club joined by Mrs. Link White and Mrs. George White. Miss Varker and Miss Dotha Varker headed to Davenport to organize a new YWCA chapter. Members discussed the war workers council in Chicago. Mrs. W. W. Lytle attends her last meeting before moving away. tea served with Mrs. F. E. Friend and Mrs. J. L. Jones assisting. Graves Memorial LLB to hold its annual meeting.
Newly registered men at Illinois Central shops took part in a 7 30 p m parade yesterday led by Sheriff D B Henderson and Lieut C C Harper. Nearly 500 marchers carried flags and cheered for service members as the Illinois Central band played martial airs through downtown streets.
A Cleveland area woman recounts paralysis after a stroke and recovery after taking Dr Williams Pink Pills. The advertisement touts nerve nourishment as the treatment, claiming improvements in numbness and mobility, and urges readers to consult their druggist for purchases and a free treatment book.
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