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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1917

Page

2

Russians Plan Separate Peace Echoes From Capital

Washington reports disheartening intelligence that Russia may seek a separate peace with Germany and surrender military supplies and foodstuffs. Bolshevik and extremist groups threaten to dominate the government, undermining Kerensky and democratic aims. Finland violence rises near Petrograd as Viborg battles kill officers and widen unrest. Kerensky visits the army. Korniloff is guarded after arrest, with a statement anticipated from Mohilev.

Washington D. C Kerensky Petrograd United States Russia Germany Finland Helsingfors Viborg Korniloff Mohilev

Red Cross Public Sale in Janesville Draws High Proceeds

Janesville Ia Sept 18 Special Tabulation shows total receipts from the Red Cross public auction last Saturday reaching 1660 with the refreshment stand adding 86. Farm produce fetched strong prices with chickens selling between 2 and 3 each and shoats as high as 64 a head.

Janesville Red Cross

Chorus Feature of Homecoming at Cattle Congress

More than 500 men and women are to form a community chorus for the homecoming day on Oct. 2 at the Dairy Cattle Congress in Black Hawk county. Directed by Prof. C. A. Fullerton, Cedar Falls State Teachers College, with several college and local singers joining. Six bands planned to provide music during the week, and a large tent audience of 5 000 to 7 000 is expected for patriotic tableaux and chorus performances.

Dairy Cattle Congress Paul Davis Black Hawk County C. A. Fullerton State Teachers’ College Cedar Falls Waterloo Fullerton Estes The Con‘gress T. Fred Henry Des Moines Waverly Cadar Falls Oelweinbad

Potatoes Sidetracked on Public Market Sparks Local Interest

Interest grows after Lais paper mentions spud shortage at the local market. Marketmaster W G Wood says Minnesota farmers and others read Courier and Reporter and want to supply Waterloo. One farmer offers up to a car of potatoes and half a car of onions for sale at the market. buyers ready to ship. Price expected at about one dollar per bushel or less.

Lais Northwest W. G. Wood Minnesota Im the Courier Waterloo Northwestern

Federal Employes' Union Is Launched

Washington D C Sept 18 Work of perfecting an organization selecting officers and adopting a constitution was the chief business before todays session of the national convention of federal employees The national body plans to launch a campaign for letter pay a year round Saturday half holiday retirement legislation and scientific reclassification.

Washington, D. C Oers National Convention

Ed Cross Moves Towew Quarters

Red Cross headquarters will relocate to the Peek Rath building after Saturday, occupying larger rooms on Fourth Street. The move consolidates workspaces, and committees seek decorations, scissors, and supplies. Volunteers moved equipment via Shores transfer line at no charge. attendance reached a multi-day high with numerous finished items and ongoing fundraising and membership efforts.

Red Cross Peek-Rath Sataya Fourth Street Shores Fred J. North Cedar Balls Howl Frank P CG. A. R WH. B. Cropper Ustie Cedar Heights W. O. Marsh A. J. Harris

Resigns as Chairman of District Board

M Kelleher and Mort Dodge depart the district board chairman roles after accepting a government offer. Details indicate changes in leadership within the administration export board. The report notes the withdrawal of key officials and implies forthcoming replacements.

States Government Baned Tega Admiisiaction Export Board PD. M. Kelleher Mort Dodge Ciatriet Tnis Wol. Harding Deave

Family for Washington BD in the near future

Mr Kougher, a lawyer and former digierat compsel for the DL mois Central, will be absent while the firm’s other members handle professional work. The firm’s style remains Ken-

Washington BD. C Kougher DL Mois Ken

Export board meeting notes and local directions

Fragmentary report shows Mr Kelleber at the office and the district board in this city. He left for his home at Fort Dodge, while Yon, Kelleber, and Price are mentioned in connection with the export board.

Yon Kelleber Export Board United States Fort Dodge

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