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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1917
Page
7
A veteran urges hunters to truly know their firearms through practice at various distances. He notes many misses stem from imperfect elevation and pattern understanding, advising test strings and shotgun pellet patterns to avoid lost game and regret. The piece stresses confidence in one’s gun, not luck, for successful shots.
London, Sept. 14. American soldiers newly arrived in France and England faced anxieties about tempests icebergs and U boats during transatlantic crossings. A group of Midwest veterinarians rushed to France to inspect horses aboard the expeditionary force as they endured a tense voyage and rumors of danger before finally reaching port.
Principal S M Wallace reports about 15 fewer students in the first year German class at a west high school with a slight rise in Latin enrollment. He defends ongoing German study as valuable beyond wartime. He notes declines in German courses across Iowa, especially Des Moines, where first year German classes are down by about 200 students.
Philadelphia September 14 The American Academy of Political and Social Science opens a two day meeting to tackle world food supply issues. Men and women active in food problems and officials discuss strategies with Trend papers presented. Fridtjof Nansen from the Norwegian mission is expected to speak on Norway’s food situation and Japanese mission members will address a session before adjournment.
The Traer band will host a free concert in the park next Sunday afternoon weather permitting to benefit the businessmen who contribute to the fund. The event aims to showcase community support and provide entertainment for residents and visitors alike.
West High students set plans for the school year with Milton Puterbaugh as editor of The Spectator and a six weekly issue schedule. Election results show Seniors: Walter Brown president Sam Rubin vice president Frances Miller secretary Ruth Lumry treasurer. Juniors: Leslie Wilharm president Ruth Miller vice president Elizabeth Forrester secretary Ruth Stevens treasurer. Sophomores: Kenneth Peterson president Owen Hitchens vice president Elmer Cohn secretary treasurer. Freshmen: Joe Sheridan president India Pickett vice president Dortha Kober secretary treasurer.
Spartanburg woman Mrs. D. McAbee reports nine years of backache weakness and irregularities improved after taking Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She now works steadily and urges other women to seek relief from the remedy. The company notes many letters praising the medicine's health benefits among women seeking help.
A weekly local market report notes slight drops in sugar and flour prices while butter and eggs rise. Eggs advance to 42 cents per dozen and butter to 48 to 50 cents per pound. Potatoes stay at 35 cents a peck, with some grocers struggling to secure them. Demand for potatoes weak due to war gardens. Utah and Colorado peaches are expected next week, with homegrown tomatoes waning. Anticipated higher butter and egg prices loom if feed costs fall before winter.
The Minnesota board of regents ratified a permanent agreement making the Mayo Foundation at Rochester the university’s property for medical education and research. Securities worth 1,650,345 dollars from Drs. Will J. Mayo and Charles H. Mayo were given to the university as an outright gift. Funds will be supported by the Mayos until a 2,000,000 dollar endowment is built, after which income will sustain the foundation.
Washington Sept 14 Senate began debate on a 11 billion dollar war credits bill with a likely passage by tomorrow night. The measure has already cleared the house. Senator Stone, in charge, opened with an explanation of the bill provisions.
Elsie Ferguson stars in Barbary Sheep at the Plaza in Waterloo with premier status and local backing from manager Frank Bryant. At the Princess Theatre William Duncan and Carol Holloway headline The Fighting Trail episode one, featuring a near fatal 80 foot fall on a mountain trail with a dramatic rescue.
Waterloo audiences will see Bryant Washburn, famed for light comedy, in The Slacker at Crystal today and Saturday. The patriotic drama follows a mama's boy who avoids war, faces social rejection, and, driven to frenzy, harms his mother in a pivotal turn of the plot.
A volunteer rode to fetch reinforcements under threat of annihilation. The stacker led the gamble, returning from a perilous ride to save the regiment after a hand to hand encounter. Crystal Theatre remains a local note in the war tale.
Kansas City announces Theodore Roosevelt will join the Star staff on October 1 and contribute regular by wire commentary on current events. The Star notes the daily paper offers the best medium for his opinions.
Col Roase has shifted to support a syndicate partnership with the Star, citing Kananan City as the strategic heart of the region and shared ideals. Several courges opposed him yet he believes the Star, linked to the syndicate, is the proper medium for the alliance. The Star expresses happiness in the acquisition.
A fragmented OCR line notes urging readers to place Wart before the largest number while the Courier distributes to homes. The garbled text hints at political messaging and a push to reach audiences with the largest figures emphasized.
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