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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1918
Page
2
The article analyzes United States war expenditures since April 6 1917, noting nine billion dollars as the approximate first year cost. It details funding sources including loans to allies, taxation, Liberty bonds, and certificates of indebtedness, with outlays around five billion and vast receipts from taxes, customs, and war loans.
Iowa City reports a political dispute risk harming Milwaukee by denying purchases of raw materials and merchandise. Samuel W. Mercer, leader at Economy Advertising Co and former Iowa State Manufacturers’ Association president, is cited in the developing controversy.
The Iowa State Central Committee fosters a movement to boycott Milwaukee to pressure loyalty amid wartime tensions. Former President Mercer cites patriotism, urging merchants to bar Milwaukee goods while praising Iowa firms and calling Milwaukee disloyal despite state loyalty. Scientists note a flowering plant draws 200 times its weight in water from soil.
The Buchanan county local board left Independence with twelve registrants for induction into the rate route and tractor school in Kansas City for two months of schooling, then into the medical department. Names include Luther, Christiansen, Gray, Young, Shannon, and Rogers among others. they depart at 6:40 this morning via the Central. Postmaster A T O'Brien received reappointment for four years from June 4, 1918, with additional months added due to delay.
An advert promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a vegetable remedy for pale skin constipation and low appetite. It claims the tablets substitute for calomel acting on the liver and bowels without dangerous after effects, promising clear skin bright eyes and buoyancy. It notes millions of boxes sold yearly at 10 and 25 cents.
Fragmented OCR notes show a Meutenoot officer receiving his commission and orders to report immediately to a post near Dallas. Mentions Lt Pale Mer uwalty anders and a Thursday date, with unclear details about senior activities and a planned event on May 24 at a local school.
A new three and one-half ton Dart oil truck with a 1200 gallon tank recently arrived in Waterloo. Sold by Bartles Sweeney Oil Company, the unit is praised as one of the fleet’s finest. Officials of Dart Motor Truck Company call it a standout example of their handiwork.
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