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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1918
Page
4
Allied artillery pounded a 21 mile front between the Argonne and Meuse as Gouraud and the French push forward. German reserves stiffened in places but the American assault progressed with tanks supporting advances and air opposition increasing later in the day.
A shocked hospital tale from the American hospitals in France tells how 18 year old Private George T Blair, wounded at the Our river battle, overheard a nurse reveal his uncle’s name. He found his uncle David Reynolds, a marine, in the same ward and joyfully embraced him.
Secretary Baker witnesses the American drive northwest of Verdun as tanks support infantry advancing after bombardment. Units from Pennsylvania Kansas and Missouri push through until reaching 12 towns and over 5,000 prisoners taken with air support and barrelling artillery aiding the assault. The 28th division, the Iron Division, has seen heavy action along the Oureq and Vosges fronts as the Allied offensive continues.
Allied forces press a broad offensive. reports indicate French American thrusts southward breach German lines east of Cambrai and near St Quentin. Serb and Greek positions improve in Macedonia with progress along the Vardar and around Mokastir as enemy wings tighten.
The Bristow area reports a resident John B. Cough preparing for military service and education, with others moving between towns for work and family matters. A daughter plans a milliner shop, while neighbor Mrs. Clarton Arneid writes of a Minneapolis connection. Neal property sales are noted and a funeral arrangement extends through the week as letters and trains bring word from distant places.
London reports indicate General Von Stein, Prussian war minister, has resigned and forwarded the notice to the Exchange Telegraph from Copenhagen. He became war minister in October 1916 after Lieut. Gen. Wild von Helmborn and earlier led troops on the Somme front. his resignation was first tendered July 12, 1917, but not accepted.
The article explains a lottery system where men are grouped by age ranges and numbers drawn will be spread across classes. It argues the draw reduces the importance of home ability and emphasizes that fit men with no deferment will be called for duty regardless of their number.
Hampton La September 27. News notes report disruption to heating supply due to fuel conservation orders. A local firm suspends heat to several buildings including the Switzer feed barn and the Prnghe produces house after a contract with a single customer expired. Plant repairs and rising steel prices drive private heating solutions.
Infant Francis Hugh McCoy, son of Mr and Mrs McCoy, died at six days old. Private services were held at the family home at 10:30 a m with Father B J Slattery in charge. Burial was in Calvary Cemetery. Surviving are the parents and brother Edward Jr.
An Allied report quotes a captured German document dated at army headquarters detailing camouflage methods. It covers using natural shadows, irregular troop distribution under trees, and staying motionless when planes appear, with guidance on where to halt and how to blend in terrain.
Lucas County Iowa becomes the first county in the United States to go over the top in the fourth liberty loan with a quota of 741000 surpassed at 9 50 p m reaching 750000 with more expected. The Women's Benefit association to the Maccabees contributes 125000 to the loan and funds a patriotic drive aiding members affected by the war.
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Delagar on Sept 1 at Gilbertville. Family details mention Agnes Se and a visit by her brother Tro at Camp Boece. Text also references Nebraskan visitor and local events but remains unclear in parts.
In Waukegan Illinois a federal prisoner Oscar Blue was kept with morphine concealed under two postage stamps in the Lake County jail. The sheriff found the opiate after Blue received an unusual influx of letters from Chicago. Authorities investigate the smuggling method and intent.
American troops and French tanks advance through Argonne and Montfaucon in a rapid Verdun operation. Air units harass German columns as gas shells and heavy artillery support tighten the noose around retreating German forces.
Waverly reports 13 local youths registered for entry into town state university for government military training. Albert Mudtrom’s death is linked to murder by Herman Milbrandt who confessed to killing for a car. A preliminary hearing for Sir Urandt is set here. Waverly high hosts Charles City for football in season opener. Werner Grogsman returns from Camp Dodge on furlough.
Beginning today the women and the Red Cross are serving meals at the Cattle Congress grounds. Meals are served to workmen today and tomorrow and all next week including Sunday Oct 6. Apple and pumpkin pies a jar of beans and eggs have been solicited from the women of the county for this purpose. Donations reported to the Red Cross shop will be called for.
An advertisement touts Stuart's Calcium Wafers as a cure for pimples, blackheads, eczema and skin impurities. It promises a free trial by mail and asserts calcium sulphide builds firm facial muscles and revitalizes the skin through daily meals.
Preliminary work for an Over-the-Ton patriotic parade on Tuesday Oct 1 shows strong support from lodges unions city and county schools M C A Boy Scouts and others. Rural districts report bands and 30 automobiles with more to join while organizers urge wide participation from individuals and groups. Line of march to be announced tomorrow contact W W Harrison at 1639 for details.
A Lowell resident cites wartime work strain causing stomach trouble and fatigue. He credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with improving appetite, nerves, sleep, and ambition. The pills are described as a non alcoholic nerve tonic enriching blood. They are sold by druggists nationwide.
Partial transcription shows scattered monetary values and labels without clear event or context. No identifiable people or organizations are discernible, making it difficult to extract a coherent news item or factual incident.
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