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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1918
Page
2
A compact montage from a Waterloo Iowa paper includes editorials on German allegiance fears, spy concerns, and sports politics. Reflections compare wartime duties, draft timing, and baseball leadership with public sentiment on national unity and profit motives.
The article notes Mr. Hoover’s stance on relaxing some food supply regulations yet keeping conservation the government and public rule. It argues a bumper 1918 wheat crop and potential 1919 risks, urging prudent use of other cereals to ensure a normal harvest and avoid deprivation. It also discusses American Germans and the influence of German agents in the United States.
Iowa editors write that freight rail use may shift to short hauls and motor roads. They argue for lasting trunk highways with durable surface like gravel or cinders. Other notes include reflections on overseas service and draft classifications in local papers.
An analysis on stammering and stuttering discounts nerves or habit alone, citing a head injury as a cause for some. It explains articulation, organ function, and nerve involvement, notes that habit, fear, and environment influence how it manifests, and emphasizes patient teacher collaboration for improvement through educated practice.
A columnist questions public shaming of men not in France or the army during wartime. He argues some men cannot serve for valid reasons and deserve respect, proposing a badge to honor those who stay home for honorable causes rather than judgment.
A cloud giant guards a bridge to Earthland and sprites led by Goop and Gumbo misjudge a opening to the bridge. Sprites descend to Earthland, face sunset rain, and seek rescue as Goop’s trick backfires and Gumbo faces the consequences.
This Day in War notes Canadian forces advancing near Lens on August 3 1917 and reports a German countermanifesto by Kerensky predicting he may keep office as premier. It also records August 3 1916 Russian capture of 1200 prisoners south of Brody and British repulse, with larks near the Suez canal. August 5 1916 Germans within 10 miles of Riga, and August 5 1914 Belgian defense at Liege repelling German attack. Kitchener named Secretary of State for War.
The piece notes German observers concede large American forces in the Marne region and that U S divisions have trained in French camps under French instructors. It argues the education of Germany and its war lords about America has begun, and that Americans are now present and capable in combat.
Mason City Iowa August 1 Miss Helen Burling county home demonstration agent opened every public school in Mason City and established canning schools open one to three afternoons weekly Training three to five women per community to run schools each afternoon Housewives bring jars and material Their canning is supervised by trained local women Miss Burling and Mrs Mary K Gregg of Marshalltown are pioneers in this movement Other agents plan similar efforts A communal kitchen is in Burlington and books are being updated in California due to German taint.
Mrs Seibert describes overcoming nervousness and run down condition with Vinoy. She reports improved appetite, strength, and health after taking the second bottle. The ad touts Vinoy as rebuilding blood and energy, with Wang ter Bros Co and C J Miller listed.
In a dialogue with Joe and family, Uncle Harry assesses casualty reports from World War I. He cites government figures on German and Allied losses, explains how wounded soldiers return to duty, and notes that French hospital data show over a quarter million of 500,000 wounded rejoining quickly, with others delayed or dying. The piece closes inviting reader inquiries.
New York World notes Jeff McLemore failed to carry a county and placed poorly in the Texas Democratic primary. It highlights his authorship of the House resolution tied to the German submarine decree, which denied Americans free use of the oceans, a posture that contributed to his defeat.
Readers urged to seek help for chronic skin diseases including eczema and tetter through a long standing blood remedy. The ad claims the treatment targets the root cause in blood, offers free medical advice from a chief adviser, and invites letters to Swift Specific Co. at 434 Swift Laboratory, Atlanta, Ga.
102 Republicans five Progressives and 2 Independents, Mr McLe more's removal from the congressional stance became a national and party duty, which his constituents have performed very shortly. What is to be the political fate for most of the 102 Republicans who humbly followed the lead of this discredited Democrat can only be conjectured.
An advertisement extols nitro phosphate as a remedy for extreme thinness and nervous weakness. It claims clarified nerves and flesh gains, promising rapid weight increase and better health, and warns the product should be avoided by those not seeking flesh gain.
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