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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1918
Page
2
Dublin reports Irish electric power supply committee plans to investigate power sources in Ireland to secure cheap electricity for industry. Ulster towns would gain from a new Belfast Corporation station and broader grid expansion.
A wartime rallying cry urges immediate participation in the fourth liberty loan drive, led by Mr Campbell and backed by Gen Foch’s Allied victory spirit. Citizens are urged to prepare funds, back sergeants, and avoid delay until October, while stressing national unity and fiscal support for the army.
Fragmentary account notes August Fifth incidents in a medieval war. Mentions princes, maneuvers near Tepu and Grodno, and a fighting retreat along the Litovsk line. References French and Belgian forces aiding against invaders with contempt for opposing commanders.
A medical column explains enterocolitis and its relation to diarrhea, outlining causes such as infection and undigested food, symptoms including fever and thirst, potential chronicity, and treatment basics like rest, light diet, and castor oil. It notes distinctions from typhoid and dysentery, mentions water intake and the dangers of rapid fluid loss, and invites readers to send questions for personal answers.
The author argues clothing affects mood and productivity, recounting how shabby shoes dampened, while clean white canvas oxfords revived energy for housework. He notes daily dress can lift spirits, ease fatigue, and improve mental focus, urging attention to outward conditions and their psychological impact.
In a garden a proud rose mocks four pansies who praise the world beneath. The rose leans down to see the ground but breaks her stem. The pansies lament the rose's fate and the wind reminds them to value their own place and joys.
In Butler County near Bradford the author visits the Little Brown Church in the Vale near Clarksville and New Hartford. The piece describes the church’s aging structure, its repainting, and the pioneers who recall the song's origins, plus a personal souvenir from the site. Also included are brief notes on slang term gimper and editorials about Russia’s wartime history.
Uncle Harry clarifies battlefield terms to Jimmy Joe and Helen as they study war maps. He defines salient pockets flanks and pincers, explains supply lines and the risks of offensives, and notes how sieges steer dispositions toward Reims and the Marne. The piece invites signed inquiries for future columns.
Philadelphia Public Ledger reports on the congressional committee of six visiting Sergy to observe American troops in combat. The piece asserts firsthand understanding of trench warfare, German aggression, and the valor and organization of U S forces. It contends that members who witnessed the fighting will better judge autumn policy and inform Congress and the nation.
Fragmentary line hints at a dramatic reopening with speakers fervent about experiences at Sergy and the team, suggesting renewed energy and strong memories among observers. The text mentions "our boys at Sergy" and implies vivid, fiery language from participants.
Alexandria La report from Camp Beauregard reveals an enlisted man in a machine gun unit earns 83 a month. Of that 15 goes to his mother 5 to liberty bonds 36.50 for insurance leaving about 6.50 balance. He plans to open a savings account with the idle 21 cents a day.
Soap spoils the hair and many shampoos dry the scalp. Use ordinary refined coconut oil, two teaspoons, rubbed into damp hair. It creates rich lather, rinses clean, removes dust and oil, leaving scalp soft and hair bright, silky, and manageable. Malified coconut oil is cheap and lasts months for the family.
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