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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1919
Page
12
A fashion show at an open theatre for the National League for Women’s Service showcases the season’s slim silhouettes. Tight skirts, elbow sleeves, and curtained capes highlight a bold, bejeweled look while tuberculosis cautions and health notes accompany the feature.
Nebraska repeals its long standing anti cigarette law amid strong public support for smoking as a personal liberty. Soldiers return home to cheering crowds and the public sentiment shifts against prohibition. The move is portrayed as a milestone against excessive government controls and a broader anti prohibition trend nationwide.
In Towa City Iowa on April 5 teachers investigated cost of living and found average living expenses for the past year 12 percent higher than wages. The report notes organized effort to persuade the school board for a substantial raise and a bonus system for the year. A reader notices an advertisement for a banking outfit.
An advertisement-styled narrative tells of a man reduced to a mere skeleton by lung trouble who improves after using Milks Emulsion. It cites rapid weight gain, stronger health, and ongoing recovery, claiming the product builds flesh, aids digestion, and relieves coughs. The testimonial includes location Terre Haute Indiana and local distributors Wangler Bros and C. J. Miller Drug Co.
Agencies urge TB awareness and free sputum tests at Iowa City labs for the state board of health. Physicians obtain collection kits, submit specimens, and receive reports within days. Six consecutive negatives are advised but do not prove absence of disease. multiple tests may be needed to assess contagion risk.
April 5 report from Casey lu describes lanterns flashing over fields where booze supposedly lies buried by a dead liquor runner. Farmers complain spring wheat damage while seekers profit selling witching sticks and prodding earth. Also notes a memorial service at Westminster Abbey for wartime Americans attended by military detachments.
Frank Simonds warns that postwar settlements will betray France and eastern Europe. He argues the League of Nations embeds German aims, sacrifices smaller states, and leaves Poland Jugo-Slavia and Roumania with limited outlets. He predicts a patched peace and rising German influence via Mitteleuropa, with France isolated and betrayed by allies.
Waukon Iowa reports March land transfers totaling over 964000, about one sixth of the county’s total assessed value. Major deal includes 452 acres in Makee township sold by Jacob Martin to A F Wheeler for 40770 dollars, with significant activity in Post Franklin and Linton townships and Union Prairie.
An interdistrict high school debate between Independence high school and Ottumwa high school teams will be held here on Friday evening in April. The final debate between east and west state winners is scheduled for April 25 in Town City. Plus notes on Mimnostioth birthday, local teachers, and local dairy cattle purchases.
Old remedy advertised to relieve back pain dizziness headaches and bladder discomfort. Claims rapid relief from kidney and bladder disorders with lasting health benefits and cautions to continue a daily dose after recovery. Imported Haarlem Holland product offered in three box sizes with no substitutes.
Thousands suffer stomach upset as Olive Tablets from Dr Edwards target the liver and bowels. A vegetable compound with olive oil, they claim to relieve indigestion without griping or pain. Take one or two at bedtime. ic and 25c per box. sold by all druggists.
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