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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1919
Page
2
A bustling page combines overseas war dispatches with sharp commentary on propaganda and U S politics. It notes Kaiser mobilization effects, discusses Democratic and Republican maneuvers in the Senate, and questions Paris peace talks while weaving in Iowa labor tales and local editorials.
A Paris parallel to the old tale emerges as the liner George Washington, bound for Paris, is ordered to sail at the earliest moment. The ship, scheduled to depart from New York next week, must depart tomorrow morning under President informed instructions.
An obscure line from an aged newspaper fragment hints at a rural dialect scene about making alcohol. The readable portion mentions a girl and a phrase about avoid trouble by producing one’s own liquor.
The piece extols music as a curative force for shell shocked soldiers and general maladies, citing ancient and modern authorities and dramatic examples. It asserts music aids digestion, circulation, and nerves, then presents a medical Q and A urging a doctor for a persistent year's cough with warning signs of serious illness.
A 1918 Thomson Feature Service guide advises couples avoid sharing home matters with guests. It urges a husband to calmly request his wife stop relaying private family details and to model positive, discreet talk to restore home confidence and harmony.
A writer explores how people judge others by class markers and contrasts views on family money education and work. Examples include insists on wealth breeding or brains as superiority and a middle class ideal, prompting reflection on who truly counts in society. The piece cites observations from discussions and notes the shift toward government control of utilities.
A playful tale of Topsy the cat who teases the Doggie family by visiting their garden and stealing a red parasol. After a wild chase through town, Topsy escapes atop a shed and roof, leaving the Doggies muddy and parasol-wielding, while she dances in triumph before returning home. The scene ends with a quirky image of Topsy's grin and a dancing tail.
A vintage puzzle feature by Sam Loyd presents a vowel naming riddle and a word forming challenge. The piece shows an example with seven letters arranged to make words and a sentence, then teases readers to solve a past puzzle about dividing a dial into four parts totaling twenty, with IX split into I and X.
An old advertisement promises fast relief from painful piles with Pyramid Pile Treatment. It urges readers to buy a 50 cent sample at drug stores or request a free trial by mail and warns to avoid substitutes.
Davenport Times notes Eugene V. Debs threatens a general strike to gain clemency but Palmer, an avowed pacifist Quaker, insists laws must be obeyed. Council Bluffs Nonpareil brushes off fears of Japanese footholds in Lower California. dawn City Citizen lauds Republican competency as investigations proceed promptly.
A Cleveland based ad from The E. W. Rose Co promotes Zemo skin remedy. It claims rapid relief from itching and irritation and reports disappearance of pimples, blackheads, eczema and ringworm after applying the liquid. Available in 35c and 1 bottle sizes.
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets promote gentle bowel and liver action to purify the system and combat bad breath. A vegetable formula with olive oil, sold in 10c and 25c boxes, marketed as a safe alternative to calomel.
Advertisement explains that people prone to periodic bilious attacks experience loss of appetite before an attack. It suggests eating only light meals with no meat to possibly avoid the attack, comparing to two of Chamberlain's Tablets.
Hart Dodge Messenger notes Harding Havner and Allen appear eliminated from the 1920 GOP primaries. Remaining candidates include Rawson Kendall Moore and Deems as the field narrows. Sioux City Journal adds seasonal imagery and voter candor in its brief.
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