Un-American Plan Would Tax Use of Automobiles Says Waterloo
The Waterloo paper criticizes a proposed excise tax on automobile use tied to vehicle price. It argues the plan hurts middle class owners and favors the wealthy, urging tax based on age and depreciation instead. The editorial endorses discounts for older cars and notes Iowa already allows lightening after four years. It also reports favorable farm and economic conditions in the Seventh District.
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Washington
Waterloo
Iowa
Glorious War Resolve Sparks Iowa Editors Voices
Iowa editors praise democracy and national resolve as Allied efforts in France unfold. Letters from Manson Democrat Burlington Hawk-eye and Council Bluffs Nonpareil reflect pride, sacrifice, and concern for Iowa’s boys abroad and the political shifts at home.
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France
Anaemia care and iron treatment in everyday health
The article argues anaemia often improves with rest sleep fresh air and simple food rather than medicines. It notes iron preparations exist but many are ineffective and stresses nutrition milk eggs cereals and roast beef. It mentions blood transfusion and serum from animals as emergent therapies and touches risks and hospital use. It also cites goitre questions and a health bureau contact for more guidance.
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Val
Currier
Are We Funny Too A Quiet Dinner Tale And A Dog
A reader recalls a dinner mishap where four guests arrive unexpectedly and a grocer’s missing cream becomes a minor calamity. The piece muses on the idea that small worries mirror life’s broader unhappiness and asks if people are humorous in their fussing too. A family dog’s stick obsession prompts reflection on human foibles.
The Sandman Story by Mrs F A Walker
A poem recounts the Clean Old Woman of Cleanville Town who scrubs everything spotless including the moon. She climbs to the moon to scrub Old Moon Man’s face, who resists and declares he is watchful over Earth each night. The tale ends with her stubborn resolve to continue cleaning despite the moon god’s objections.
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Har Aeeaer
iCleanville
World War I era briefings August dates
War notes for August 2 in 1917 1916 and 1925 report troop movements retirements and attacks. Mentions German actions near Verdun Austro German advances toward Mitau and Russian strategic withdrawals. Describes front line activity in Europe with shifting fronts and carrier movements.
Draft age policy debated as war aims loom
The Indianapolis News weighs the exhausted Class 1 and a likely shift in draft age. Officials acknowledge need for new legislation to keep cantonments full while minimizing disruption. The policy favors lowering the age from 21 to possibly 18 and expanding the selective draft until other losses occur. Opposition is anticipated.
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Indianapolis
Baker
Congress
Secretary of War
Exhaw
The Woman of Clean Renown Rid Cleanville Town
A rough tale recounts how a legendary woman haunted Cleanville with a brush and pail. Her relentless scrubbing supposedly rid the town of a troublesome man and left children forever spotless, a fable explaining perpetual cleanliness.
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Gan
Cleanville Town
Doctor Urged an Operation in Baltimore Testimonial
Nettie B. Barringh of Baltimore relates four years of organic troubles nervousness and headaches with monthly bed rest. Her sister advised trying Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound before surgery and after five bottles she says she was completely cured and able to work again.
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Baltimore
Lydia EB. Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Nettie B. Barr Tingham
Calverton Rd
Delay in Draft Plans Cited Over Selective Conscription
The text criticizes slow action by the secretary of war on selective conscription, arguing many in Class 2 are more useful in civilian work and warning against drafting indispensable workers. It urges early decision to avoid disruption, noting opposition in Congress and the need to protect essential labor. It ends with a note on explorers describing the Cassiquiare river in South America sometimes flowing both ways.
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Congress
Free to asthma sufferers new at home cure expo offer
An apparent advertisement promises a free trial of a new asthma cure claiming to relieve difficult breathing and wheezing without payment. It invites all sufferers including hopeless cases to mail for a free trial and begin the method at once.
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Eare
Counan
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