Northwestern athletes shine amid chaotic clipping chaos
A heavily garbled Waterloo Evening News page highlights Northwestern University athletes James Kinsett and Norbert as standout collegiate performers in Philadelphia. The piece also references local fare, editorial notes, and scattered commentary on politics, suffrage, and societal norms, all presented in a fragmented, deadline-driven newspaper voice.
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Vania
James
Northwesters Iuniversity
Kinsett
Liewer Eng Hown
Deal College Nan
Norbert
Allies renew Dardanelles operations amid cautious advance
After weeks of delay and wild speculation the Allies push again at the Dardanelles. Turkish forts resisted British guns and mines, proving land fortifications stronger than afloat firepower, yet a land assault from the rear may expose a weak point in Turkey's defenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darda
Dardanelles
New York Harbor
Sandy Hook
Turkey
Cleanup drive touted for health and pride in city
The article extols annual cleanup work as a civic duty delivering tangible public health gains. It argues reduced housefly breeding from cleared rubbish lowers disease risk and deaths, highlighting the broader community benefits beyond aesthetics. Noting Harvard and Tufts figures, it connects sanitation to cleaner summers and safer streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wunther
Wales
Waterloo
Pepper Talks on Wealth and Intrinsic Value
A critical meditation on wealth, intrinsic worth, and material desire. The author argues true wealth lies beyond material gain, noting society's obsession with money yet warning such pursuits erode character and life.
The Philippine Islands in the Pacific Ocean
A historical overview asserts the Philippines as a vast archipelago of about 1 700 islands with varied sizes and climates. It notes Spanish discovery, Spanish governance, the 1898 Dewey harbor entry, the 1899 sale for 20 million dollars, and later payments, plus fertility and potential for growth. It mentions a native congress, Francis Shorten Harrison, education gains, and forecasts of eventual Filipino freedom.
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Philippine Islands
Pacific Ocean
Spain
Dewey
Manila
United States
Mistery Hay
Rhode Island
Win the Philipines
Sim
The Advantages of Being Poor in Aural Debate
A fragment from a dialogue explores poverty as a source of savor and restraint. The authorman argues that comparative poverty sharpens life’s pleasures, while cynics scoff at “sour grapes” philosophy. Characters recall scarce magazines and records, valuing quality over abundance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Si Jounesse Sauvait
Wise veto and the limits of law in social customs
An Iowa editor highlights Wisconsin Governor Philip's veto of an antitipping law, praising veto power while arguing law cannot replace custom in regulating minor social relations. The piece notes laws often become dead letters, while customs govern everyday behavior more effectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Phillipp
Wisconsin
Doars Kidney Pills Aid Aging Folk
A vintage advertisement extols Doars Kidney Pills as a cure for age related ailments. It claims relief from backache urinary disorders and nerve trouble, urging readers to reduce worry and fatigue with walks sleep and temperate living. Mrs Brann shares a testimonial of pain relief after taking the product at Wangier Drug Store.
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West
Waterloo
Charles Brann
Wangier Brag
Oo.s
Mra. M. A. Bridges, Robinson
Miss
Foley
Adversarial talk and civic reflections in a political letter
A fragmentary column reflects on political sentiment and public rhetoric. It cites Davenport Democrat and Cedar Rapids Republican style opinions, mentions Wilson, and comments on military training in Hawaii. The piece notes public signatures, political bravado, and local prosperity in Britt with light humor.
Tullar Delegated for Italian Russian Austrian Consular Work
Attorney Harry E H Tullar has been authorized to handle consular tasks for Italian Russian and Austrian nationals in Waterloo area under Des Moines consular agent Dr Va figyal. If death occurs the agent manages the estate. Mr Royal visited to confer with Tullar. Des Moines map covers Greek consular work in Iowa. Waterloo praised as a clean, well-run city by Mr Royal. West Side Beauty Parlors ad notes Mrs Woolway and sanitary services.
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Harry EH
Tullar
Waterloo
Va Figyal
Des Moines
Iowa
Royal
Baby Bye parody and health ad in one page item
A quirky verse ridicules a fly spreading disease with a motherly warning to smash the insect. The piece ends with a personal note of rural origins and a health advertisement for Foley Kidney Pills claiming renewed vitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nere
Mr. Fly
Hungarian Leader Sees German Italian Alliance After War
Count Apponyi, Hungarian opposition leader, tells Stampa that the postwar order must forge a strong German Italian alliance to enforce peace and guard seas. He warns Italy against hasty claims and urges continued ties with Austria to avoid Russian danger from a Muscovite victory.
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Turin
Italy
Paris
Count Apponyi
Hungary
Stampa
Austria
Fortified Tire On-Air Cure Sparks Costly Courier Charge
A Fortified Tire project remains on air to prevent blowouts, but an ensuing courier expense of 450000 dollars balloons costs. The note links the ongoing cure process to high logistics fees impacting the program budget.
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Clarksville
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