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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1918
Page
8
Food Administrator J F Deems explains how federal control of wheat and wheat products benefits both producer and consumer. He notes the farmer’s share of bread costs rose from 26 percent in 1912 to 45 percent now, while the post mill price portion dropped from 68 percent in 1918 to 49 percent currently, with a table showing farmer, miller, and consumer shares.
A. E. Johnson publicity director for Black Hawk County received a telegram from Lafayette Young in Des Moines requesting special attention in rural districts. The message notes that Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo relies on wholehearted cooperation from farmers.
An old time ad touts Fifty Cents for Over Fifty Years as a cough and cold remedy. It claims widespread use, soothing relief from coughs sore throats and bronchial issues, urging families to use and buy from a local druggist. Also promotes Dr King's New Life Pills as a constipation remedy with tonic effects and gentle elimination.
The piece appeals to farmers across the nation to support the third Liberty Loan drive and keep Treasury funds flowing for soldiers families and allied credit. It links 1775 Lexington and Concord to present wartime solidarity and urges all Americans to fund victory through Liberty bonds.
Students in home gardening classes taught by Mrs Chas ter Cadwallader will not start cultivation this week. Instead the normal lecture will be held at West High at 9 a m Saturday.
Step Lively declares Gets-It the great corn loosener of the age. The ad claims it removes corns without cutting or bleeding, letting wearers walk in new shoes with comfort. Sold at druggists or by E. Lawrence & Co. in Chicago, 25 cents a bottle, with Waterloo listed as a retailer.
April 12 report states Bolo Pasha, condemned for treason, has been granted a reprieve of indefinite duration to reveal secrets to military authorities. He predicts a grim fate, telling his keeper he would go to Vincennes where French executions occur, while official circles stay silent on his disclosures.
North Carolina druggist introduces Vicks VapoRub as an outside inhaled vapor treatment for colds and chest infections. 25 cent jars offered on a 20 day trial with no charge if not delighted. Applies to throat chest or nostrils with rapid relief for croup and other respiratory issues.
A fragmented OCR shows a long name list tied to a Waterloo Iowa advertisement dated April 10 1918. The readable portion notes a recital at runswick Munn Music Co tonight at 8 o clock and invites all to attend. The main text discusses delay before execution and a confession. Several names appear with multiple misspellings and duplications.
Minneapolis April 14 Chief Besa of the Standings Rock Indian reservation and McIntosh board discuss mobilization as the war effort shifts. The chief questions the plan and is told of German involvement. he urges action to gather trads and back the impending campaign.
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