Waterloo Soldiers Seek Aid From Home Amid Shortage
A Waterloo man, Sergt. J H Mills, and his fellow Waterloo troop member Harry Marson report acute shortages of tobacco and sweets for Iowa soldiers in France. Ottumwa volunteers send socks and candy, while Waterloo receives little support. The letters, dated April 1, recount Easter away from home, cold weather, scarce money, and pride in Iowa’s efforts.
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Waterloo
Iowa
Harry Marson
EF. ‘Y. Marson
Ottumwa
J. H. Mills
Waterloo soldiers seek aid fund through Courier as custodian
The letter urges townsmen to support a relief fund for Waterloo soldiers and friends abroad. The Courier offers to act as custodian and clearing house for contributions, noting that half the value of gifts will reflect the thoughtfulness and love behind them.
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Waterloo
Ars
Lightless nights may be no more in Waterloo
Waterloo weighs continuing lightless nights or turning on full street lighting after state official lifts ban. A council conference with mayor and water, sewer and gas committee will decide if all five boulevard lamps stay lit. Proponents say savings from metered lamps justify keeping them off. opponents cite need for safety and a brighter city at night. In Cedar Falls, Miss Stena Hansen declines re-election as high school principal after two years. Miss Margaret Johnson and Miss Medna Hohnberg also decline re-election.
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Waterloo
Charles Webster
R. C. Thompson
Water, Sewer and Gas Committee
Council
Cedar Falls
Stena Hansen
Grip Sufferers Urged to Use Williams Pink Pills
A magazine style notice touts the grip as a short influenza that weakens the body and nerves, warns of pneumonia risk after an attack, and promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as the best blood builder. Priced 50 cents per box with six for $2.50, available from Schenectady NY or by mail with a free booklet.
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Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Schenectady
N.Y
Olive Tablets Offer Liver Help For Digestive Ailments
An advertisement claims Olive Tablets by Dr Edwards stimulate the liver and bowels to relieve indigestion and stomach trouble. It describes symptoms like bad mouth taste and coated tongue and promotes use as a vegetable remedy with olive oil, sold 10c and 25c per box by druggists.
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Dr. Edwards
Strawberries Easy to Produce on Farms
Wallace's Farmer notes strawberries as a profitable crop and an easy grow. It says the fruit is among the small fruits that should be on every farm, with spring or early summer the best time to start a bed. Planting too late leads to a poor stand.
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Wallace
Why Women Dread Old Age
An old age self help ad advises avoiding worry about aging and keeping kidneys and bladder healthy. It promotes GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules as the only reliable remedy to flush wastes, revive vitality, and restore a youthful look, urging readers to buy from reputable druggists.
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Haarlem
New Vicks VapoRub Offers 30 Day Trial for Colds
Local druggists promote Vicks VapoRub as a new cold remedy with a 30 days trial in three sizes 25c 50c and 1.00. The treatment eases croup chest colds sore throat bronchitis head colds and hay fever by topical application and inhalation, with instructions to cover the throat and chest and to inhale vapors.
Strawberry bed setup in garden soil guidance
A plan suggests dedicating a small plot at season end for strawberries. Work the soil by clowing and dragging as for crops, but do not stir. The passage emphasizes using rich garden soil that has been weathered for ideal planting conditions.
Planting and care guidelines for strawberries in home gardens
Before planting lime, set rows three and one half feet apart to allow horse cultivation early. Space plants from 12 to 24 inches in rows, trim roots four to five inches, and plant so crown is just above ground. Firm soil, water if dry, and keep soil stirred. Remove blossoms to develop a strong root system. Do not fruit first year to protect future yield. runners are left to grow, but avoid crowding. second year plants cover surface well.
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Ottumwa
Waterloo
Iowa
Bowie
U. S
State Capitol
Des Moines
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