American Boys Return From Front With Grim Reports
Sergt. R ve Snellenberg, son of Mr and Mrs H Snellenberg of Kingsley text, reports from Alsace and No Man s Land, describing German trenches, hostile raids, and American soldiers crucified by the Germans. He says Americans aim to finish the war quickly, with high morale and support from French and British. He notes German myths of submarines and a belief that the war will end by mid 1919 with Germany defeated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
R. Ve Snellenberg
H. Sneltern
Verg
Kingsley Thine
Battlefront of
Democracy
Toan
Camp Meade
Alsace
No-Man’s Land
Seret
Snellenberg
al Struggis
Sky Pilot Seeks Combat Role Despite Weight Barriers
Reverend Garland, recently stationed in Nebraska, seeks entry into the U S army as a fighting parson but remains underweight at 108 pounds. Rejected for front service after a surgeon’s scale, he pursues limited service options while expressing a strong desire to wield a rifle against Germans.
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Elasion
France
Hint
Garland
Flannally
Waterloo Boards
Burton E Sweet to Speak at Commercial Club event
Burton E. Sweet member of congress from Iowa Third District will address traveling salesmen at the Commercial Club on Sept 28. He recently returned from the western war front and will recount experiences and observations. The event opens a series for drummers with plans for more Saturday meetings and cross group discussions. Four YLLC overseas applicants endorsed by the local recruiting board will be considered by the Chicago office, including Marguerite Lynch Wan coi a, Ira Tl Deal, John H Sindlinger, and Ferguson C Mott and C Stotts for various positions.
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The
Commercial Club
Burton E. Sweet
Congress
Iowa
Sweet
Western War Front
Lis
Yllc. A
Chicago
Marguerite Lynch
Wancoiia
Ira Tl. Deal
Walnut Street
John H. Sindlinger
Ferguson C
Mott
Cedar Falls
Purchase of Bakery by Peerless Baking Company
The Peerless Baking company yesterday purchased the bakery unit run in conjunction with the Pinkerton grocery store. For now the new owners will operate the bakery at its present location.
Dowt Start Fires Now Fuel Director Warns Consumers
Iowa fuel administrator Charles Webster sent a circular to fuel boards asking publicity for delaying furnace and kitchen fires. He urged patience during the cold snap, warning that severe weather could trigger a worse fuel shortage than last winter and urging residents to endure some discomfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Webster
Fuel Boards of
Iowa
Mr. Webster
Iowa Fuel Boards
Highway Building: Counties Advised to Limit Construction
Bulletin No 1 from the United States highways council instructs counties and municipalities to curb road work to conserve materials labor and transport during the war. State highway commissions will guide bids and fund use while prioritizing military and national economic value projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Highways, Council
Nathan B. Barber
A. MacDonald
Iowa Highway Commission
MacDonald
Barber
Highway Commission
Whitney Road
Waterloo
Cedar Falls
Vauneil
Central Labor Union Plans Big Loan Rally
The Central Labor Union announces a large Sept 26 public meeting to support the fourth Liberty Loan. Dr A B Kepford head of Iowa Red Cross will address after a patriotic speech at a state labor meeting in Mason City. Illinois Central concert band and shopmen to take part.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Labor Union
A. B. Kepford
Iowa Road Cross
Labor Ten
Dr. Kepford
Waterloo
Mason City
Ilinois Central Concert Band
Army August food prices show varied costs
Prices paid by the army in August for main staples include beet 0.84 a lb, ham 0.34, bacon 0.42, fat 0.27, all fob Chicago. Yellow corn meal 4.14 cents per lb and white corn meal 4.18 cents delivered to camps. Tub nitter 4.14 cents fob Chicago and average potato price 2.0 cents per lb.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Army
Chicago
YMCA Membership Drive Opens October 15
The annual Y M C A membership campaign will begin October 15, announced by J T Houser secretary. Plans aim to give every boy in the city a chance to join and the membership fee has been reduced to avoid hardship for new members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.T. Houser
Teverr
Des Moines Streetcar Strike Threat Looms
Des Moines streetcar workers voted to strike unless wages rise, with no date set. They accuse the War Labor Board of delaying decisions on appeals. Streetcar president Schmidt says no strike will occur under any circumstances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Presa
Des Moines
Streetccar
War Labor Board
Schmidt
Streetcar
Women's Defense Council Plans Loan Campaign
The women’s committee of the council of defense prepared an education drive to precede the fourth loan solicitation. Ward meetings distributed campaign cards for house to house canvassing under guidance from Mrs. W. W. Marsh and Mrs. C. E. Pickett. Talks by officials and county chairs shaped the plan for countywide speaking events in schoolhouses plus local meetings in La Porte City and Lincoln circle assembly.
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Women’s Committee
Council of Defense
W. W. Marsh
C. E. Pickett
Zola Hosteter
la Porte City
L. E. ‘Park
Lincoln
Pickett
Red Cross
Jesup
Grace M. E. Church Farewell Reception for Pastor Bair
More than 200 Grace M. E. members and friends attended a farewell reception at Grace M. E. Church for Rev. Charles R. Bair who departs for Hanscom Park Church in Omaha this week. Illness kept Mrs. Barr from attending. The program featured music readings and talks as Dr. Barr received presentation automobile robes from the congregation, with thanks expressed. Light refreshments were served by Mrs. A. W. Carney and her committee.
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Grace M. E
Charles R. Bair
Mr. Bair
Omaha
Hanscom Park Church
Barr
WW. B. Small
33 Yanks Captive in Foe Camps Named by War Department
The War Department announced the names of 43 American soldiers held prisoner in German camps. Among the officers listed is Durward McDon, 8th first lieutenant, from Burt, Iowa, at Landshut. Other captives include Otto William J. of Milwaukee and William J. Hullock of 3067 East 92nd Street, South Chicago, Illinois.
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Uhe Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Germany
War Department
Landshut
Durward McDon
Leutenant
Burt
Iowa
Otto
Wm. J
Milwaukee
Hullock
East 92Nd Street
South
Chicago
Ill
Wounded Limbs Are Re-Educated in Military Orthopedic Hospital
An English war hospital showcases orthopedic rehabilitation turning wounded soldiers into functioning personnel. Patients undergo surgery, careful massage and electrical therapy, then move to curative workshops where they fabricate splints, shoes, garments and other items. Over 1,300 patients are treated, with some entering technical training after discharge.
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United Press
London
Chiildeen
Ward
Bas Re
Waterloo Day 16 Highlights at Cedar Valley Fair
Waterloo day at the Cedar Valley district fair features a full racing program with 2:20 trot and 3:24 pace, a big attraction titled Modern Warfare by Theater-Duffield, and performances by the Duttons and Rome Ortiz. School children and county garden groups attended, with free admission for students yesterday.
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Waterloo
Cedar Valley
AL D. Brodie
Charles Lauder
G. R. Dayton
W. EH
Emerson
F. It! Weisbard
J. W. Ford
Demon
Nearest McKinley
Parker
Lulu the Great
Edline
Em G
Donline de Sphds
Roy Tone
Blk G
Fthel C. Pateh
Wallers
Miss Grace
Bra
McLaughlin
Gig
Theatle-Duffield Company
Liege
Wilson
Gen. Pershing
Duttons
Rome Ortiz
Soldiers Seek Honest Religion Without Sugar
London reports American army chaplains find soldiers eager for religious talk yet wary of pulpit camouflage. In Y M C A huts, movies begin services but a soldier demands direct Christian teaching. The chaplain advises simple truth, avoiding alcohol, gambling, sex, and flattery, delivering a straight message when hearts are open.
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London
Sam
Y. 38
C. A
Stamp Purchases Show People Make Good on Pledges
Des Moines rel ative reports show progress in state war savings stamps sales. Waterloo contributes its share and Black Hawk county stands as a rare exception with no drop in purchases. A new campaign may be launched in Waterloo before year end to ensure subscribers meet full pledges with strict purchase records and follow up on lapsed subscribers.
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Des Moines
Waterloo
BlackHawk County
Cuba's Draft List Grows Heavily 90 Days Set to Finish
Havana reports a heavy draft listing under a law calling Cuban citizens aged 21 to 28 for compulsory service. Officials say enrollment numbers will not be definite until the 96 day registration window ends. The article notes dynamic registration and a French factor affecting water-driven turbines.
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Cuba
Associated Press
Havana
Woman Seriously Hurt In Independence Ave Crash
Mrs. Elsie Cohn of 246 Maple Street is in serious condition at St Francis Hospital after a Sunday night wreck on the Independence avenue road near Jesup. The auto carrying her overturned while attempting to pass a carriage driven by children. other occupants escaped injury.
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Elsie Cohn
Maple Street
St. Francis Hospital
Independence Avenue
Jesup
Stinehart’s Cash and Delivery Grocery Ad Items and Licenses
A compact grocery ad lists prices for flour lard tea and canned goods including iTeco pancake flour Post Toasties creamery butter and queen olives. It also notes marriage licenses with names Calvin Vinton Ruth A. Denbow and Fred Coats among others and provides store contact at 315 East Fourth St Waterloo.
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iTeco
Nui
Japan
White House
Calvin Vinton
Whitten
Small Libby
Ruth A. Denbow
Fred Coats
Waterloo
Reese
Toutges
Pee - Tam
Bruce L
Warwick
Ames
Florence Hogle
Mt. Vernon
Walter F. Hares
Cedar Falls
East Fourth St
Hazel B. Brownson
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Sergt
NH. M. Snellenberg T
Comercial Club
Gilbertville Bridge
Women’s Defense Council
Grace M. E. Church
Fire Works
Argentina
Buenos Aires
Irigoyen
America
Europe
England
WOMAX
Stinehart’s Cash and Delivery Grocery
Lichty’s
West Fourth Street
Scane’s
Better Clothes Shop
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