Impeachment vote fades as Iowa debates tariff burden
The Iowa legislature rejects impeachment against Gov. Harding but warns of political rebuke if needed, while analysts project the national budget rising to about four times prewar levels. A run at a protective tariff and income taxes is discussed amid war debt concerns and postwar recovery. The Victory loan drive in Waterloo aims to oversubscribe with a parader and home talks planned for Monday. Debs’s prison statement is noted.
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Hayner
Harding
Ida Grove
Iowa
Congress of
United States
House Committee On Appropriations
James Good
Cedar Rapids
Good
Mr. Good
Washington Slace
Treasury
Suint
Union
Mr. Hohenzollern
England
France
Germany
America
Black Hawk County
Henry White Alive Split From Paris Dispatch
A Webster City Freeman Journal note cites Henry White, a cipher of the American peace delegation, remarking that disarming Germany early would have avoided current issues. The piece hints at his continuing life and vocal status after suppression by the president.
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Henry White
Webster City
Freeman-Journal
Paris Dispatch
Germany
White
Remembering Early Closing Seasons And Frugal Straw Hats
A fragment recalls seasons closing early to save money and mentions a fern and a baby in the same home, warning that someone will suffer the worst. The source text resembles a National Newswire style with archaic spelling.
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Convricht National Nuwe
Spinal Curvature and Remedies Explored by Health Talks
Spinal curvature may arise from tuberculosis, weak back muscles, poor posture, or pelvic misalignment. Treatments vary from diet, hygiene, and muscular exercises to supportive devices. severe cases have involved surgical bone grafts. A reader inquiry about pharyngitis prompts a medical exam and throat investigation.
What You Should Know About Children
The article explores how mirrors shape a child’s sense of self from earliest recognition to the moment of identifying their own reflection. It describes reactions from surprise to fear, the imitation of touch, and the realization that the moving image is the child’s own body. Copyright 1918 Thompson Feature Service.
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Thompson Feature Service
Pat
Gifts of Character Beyond Mere Activity
A columnist notes one can enrich the world through being as well as doing. He recalls a club debate about a gifted member who stays busy yet underestimates service, praising serenity, kindness, and a genuine happy disposition as valuable gifts to others.
The Sandman Story Part II Little Wooden Man and Paper Doll
Little Wooden Man mourns the chance to tell Paper Doll he loves her while Teddy Bear reports Jumping Jack’s misdeeds from the Ark. Paper Doll favors quiet, good mannered suitors, and Teddy Bear hopes to deter Jack by warning of consequences.
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Little Wooden Man
Paper Doll
Jack
Teddy Bear
the Ark
Nan
Taddy Bear
Jumping Jack
Little Tin Mouse
Tir Mouse
Tin Mouse
Washington
United States
Paper Doll and Toy Entanglement Ends in Tense Night
In a late night scene, Little Wooden Man visits Paper Doll as Jumping Jack hides a string trap. Tin Mouse secretly disrupts Jack, causing the house to tumble. Tomorrow, outcomes unfold amid a growing push for state cleanups and probe into Des Moines corruption, with a vow to protect the innocent.
Brain Tests by Sam Loyd
A mixed puzzle row describes a child solving a tangram type problem with animal cutouts, then presents Loyd style brain teaser logic about a traveler from Calcutta. The text notes a 1918 copyright by Sam Loyd and references timing and speed calculations for a camel and boat.
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Johnny
Calcutta
Jtven
Sam Loyd
Ship Draft Record Off to Washington
New York City completed the draft process for 1 483 000 men of military age. Records were loaded into 42 freight cars and sent to the adjutant general of the army. Local draft boards have finished their work and relinquished offices after serving since July 1917, with June 5, 1917 as the first registration.
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New York
New York City
Martin Conboy
al Tho
Danderine Promises Quick Cure for Falling Hair
An advertisement touts Danderine as a quick fix for dandruff and hair loss. It claims scalp irritation, shrinking roots, and rapid shedding halt after several applications, leaving hair softer, glossier, and more abundant. A small bottle is sold at drug stores for a few cents.
Painless Corn Remedy Gets-It Promises Easy Peel
A vintage advert promotes Gets-It as the painless two to three drop remedy to peel corn or callus in seconds. It claims quick relief, no messy plasters or knives, and a money back guarantee. Sold by BE. Lawrence & Co and listed Watertown and several druggists.
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Akin
Regela
Urug
Bradfeld
Co 2Ator
Lamar Buildin
Retania
Gooraint
BE. Lawrence & Co
Chicago
Waiigler Bros. G. 1
Miler
Strickler'a Pharmacy
Hangen & Hanven
Henderson Drug Ca
RBW
Schunemoon Co
Horns Drug Co
Moore Deng Co
Hamlin's Wizard Oil claims relief for rheumatism and more
An advertisement touts Hamlin's Wizard Oil as a safe remedy for rheumatic pains sciatica and lumbago. It promises rapid penetration and relief of stiffness plus use for sprains burns cuts and other injuries. It also markets pink pills for constipation and stomach issues with a money back guarantee.
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Hamlin
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