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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1917

Page

3

Hundreds to be tn rally parade planned for Oct 7

Preliminary plans were made at the county convention for a Sunday school rally day parade in Waterlolo, part of a demonstration to follow the meeting. The ministerial union briefly abandoned the parade but renewed support after last year’s success. Rev. E J Lang was reelected president for a third term. Officers elected include Mrs. Ralph Sickelberg as secretary and T P Davis as treasurer, with several superintendents named for various divisions.

Waterlolo E. J. Lang Linden Methodist Episcopal Church Church of the A.H. Speer Cedar Falls

Slander suit heard in district court at Town Falls

The sensational slander case involving W. E. Brightwell and O. L. Axtell proceeded in the district court this week in Town Falls Iowa, with the suit valued at thirty five thousand dollars.

Town Falls W. E. Brightwell O. L. Axtell

Mayr's Wonderful Remedy Promises Quick Stomach Relief

Sufferers warned that minor stomach issues can mask serious diseases such as cancer ulcers and gall stones. Mayr's Wonderful Remedy is advertised as an ideal prescription to quickly restore stomach liver and intestinal health. Sold by Sievers Drug Co Wangler Bros Hansen and Hansen and druggists nationwide.

Matt Mayr Sievers Drug Co Wangler Bros Hansen ‘and Hansen

Farmer suit over $5,000 damages ends in verdict

The plaintiff sought to recover $5,000 damages, but the jury found for the defendant after seven hours of deliberation. The plaintiff is to pay costs. The case arose from an alleged statement by the defendant that the plaintiff mailed a questionable postcard. Both parties are prominent Ellis township farmers living south of here.

Here Ellis Township

New Building for Auto Show at Dairy Congress

The Dairy Congress directors awarded M Blitch a contract to build a permanent Motor Vehicle building 100 by 150 feet with 55 display spaces, to be ready by Oct 1. The project prices the structure in the thousands and emphasizes lighting. Waterloo car dealers plan a top auto exhibit this year with all Waterloo makes shown.

Dairy Cattle Congress M. Blitch Congress Waterloo Iowa

Soldiers Leave on Special Train

Exemption office reports for a special train on the Chicago Great Western to carry 40 percent of Waterloo and Black Hawk county registrants, Sept. 19. Waterloo will send 20 men with 23 reserves. 23 reports Sept. 18 at 2 p.m. No colored men. Cedar Falls delegation of 46 joins at Cedar Falls Junction. cars urged for a body departure.

Chicago Great Western Railroad Waterloo Black Hawk County Cedar Falls Cedar Falls Junction Waterloo Board Adjutant General Blark Hawk County

Luncheon and Train Provisions Mentioned in Schedule

A note states arrangements will be provided with luncheons or the train. Details remain unspecified in the fragment, but the wording implies planned meals or catering along with rail travel. The source highlights hospitality as part of the event or trip logistics.

Farmer Balks at Ride on Elevator

A middle aged farmer balks at boarding an elevator in the Black Hawk building, asking for a justice of the peace and insisting on the staircase. Elevator operator Richard Wolseley offers a ride, then guides him to the stairs after the farmer fears a top floor drop.

Richard Wolseley Black Hawk Wolseley

Rabiner Family Returns from Wisconsin Vacation

Mr and Mrs Sam Rabiner and family return from a three weeks vacation in Wisconsin. Rabiner notes potatoes are selling for 35 cents a bushel in La Crosse.

Sam Rabiner Wisconsin Mr. Rabiner la Crosse

District Board Grants Few Agricultural Exemptions

District board reports 71 agricultural exemption claims denied and only four granted amid a surge of filings. Rulings list numerous registrants by county including Butler Calhoun Cirche Clayton Worth Woodbury and more with many names noted. a later section lists granted exemptions for several individuals across Calhoun Worth Bronx Woodbury Jackson Carroll and other counties.

District Board Food Production Department Hloux County Trict Butler County Uffo Lxauterbuck Calhoun County Joseph Mranvas Mremen Edward Leonard Brugger August Wintin Meyer Worth Harley Cathcart Clyde Roby Merl Daly Carl, Weiss WH 1Ham Walter Frekbohm George John Ditzel Marie Mallen Arthur Carlaon Arle Cark Rosenquist Ernest Wieke Curt Zed Mweust Fredrick Quads Wiehin Edward Welch Melvin Stan Nett Cireh Keemin Grau Thine Motos Carl Cheigthus Piper German Doabt Freese Lawrence O. Millar Wil-lim John Sehmich Merman Stullman Clayton County Roy William Engelhard Worth County Martin Edwin Hagen Seymour A. Kustud Lyle Augustus Ivsun Jul Frustem Harold Kunt Meleen Carl VY. Enauist Ernest Roy Myrmarrigr Truman Moyen Clarence HB. Hiedermanna Vincent Amumes Ryan Woodbury County Herbert John An Howard Victor Ashmore Losal Nverett Dialdom Bronx County John J. Schneider Herrin Wailman Gilbert Kuyper John Battrer Witham Klein Math I Klein Awert Hoguard Leo Comstock Garrat Solama Fred Arena Connie Rozenboom Martin Dykshoorn Alvin Heatt Karr Gen C.H. Bultiman Cecil Tr. Myhones Charles John Weir Whe Vian Roekel Henry Miielson Jane Louis Schiefen Art ‘Timmer Carl Hans Moeller John Henry Stange John st.Aalders Edwin Alpionee Miller Red

Mexicans Cultnn Americans Afraid Report Says

Conditions in Mexico are worse than ever, Howard C. Fraley, a representative of an organization, stated in the city on business. He attributed the situation to ongoing disturbances and said unrest affects Americans abroad.

Mexico Howard C. Wraley Syodickta Fraley

Mexican attitudes and U S war influence noted

A fragment discusses German influence on official Mexico during World War I. It cites Fraley saying Americans in Mexico are called rabbits and speculates on how Mexican views of the United States and England might shift as the war continues.

Manny” Warrijig Jeade Mr. Fraley Germany Fraley United States England Mexico

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