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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1918
Page
2
An old column laments preparedness and war, praising Capper’s primary victory in Kansas and Folk’s win in Missouri as signals of a national mood. It critiques travel allowances for congressmen, argues for equal treatment of officials and businessmen, and calls for shared costs from lawmakers on a quoted mileage allowance.
The speaker argues for universal military training as essential for national defense. A strong navy, sufficient air service, and a trained standing army are needed. Critics fear a generation of warriors, but proponents say training builds character, discipline, obedience, and patriotism, ultimately fortifying the country against any threat.
Iowa editorials condemn price gouging by profiteers demanding up to eight dollars daily for farm labor, urging patriots to seek legitimate profits. The Waverly paper praises the Murphy family’s four sons serving in the war while local reports from Cedar Rapids discuss donkeys and a ban on exporting them from Spain, highlighting wartime shortages and practical concerns.
A garbled wartime chronology notes actions in August across 1914 1915 1916 and 1917. Mentions German fleet movements Austrian interference near the Vieprz region and shifts into Gorizia with unclear details.
A readable note explains colitis as inflammation of the colon and mucous membrane, often linked to colon bacillus irritation. It covers ulcerative and mucous varieties, common symptoms including diarrhea with mucus, pain, and alternating constipation, and risks for women with dyspepsia or nervous traits. Treatment focuses on diet, fresh air, cheerful outlook, milk-based foods, and gentle enemata. no personal diagnosis is offered without stamped requests.
Birthday customs in the family center on kindness and peace. No donts are allowed all day and no cross words disturb the home atmosphere. The dinner toast is To your Happy Day and many more of them. Adults also celebrate birthdays, with returning grown children reinforcing family bonds.
In this tale by Mrs. F. A Walker, Greedy ignores parents advice to share, stealing from the pantry. He drags a fat meat piece through a wall hole, provoking his parents to leave, while a trap is covered and the family is trapped inside the wall, paying the price for greed.
Eva J. Sack, director of the Russia Information Bureau in the United States, outlines an allied policy toward Russia. The statements by the United States and Japan emphasize assistance to restore Russian democracy and support the Czecho-Slovak movement against Germany and Bolshevism. The plan envisions large-scale economic, financial, technical and military aid, a revived eastern front by spring 1919, and Russia rejoining the world democracies as a key ally against German power.
Public notice-style medical advert claims catarrh is a blood disease not cured by nasal sprays or douches. It warns against local treatment and promotes S. S. S. as the blood remedy, urging trials and offering expert advice from Swift Specific Co in Atlanta.
A correspondent from Story City Herald writes of wartime spirit and pride in U S efforts while seeking news of Walter and mentioning Norman in Ireland. The letter expresses hope for a favorable wartime outcome, peace, and a pledge to repay aggression. It ends with a playful note about front page content next year and a line from Peder Jensen.
Miss Cors Let Hart of West Plains Missouri credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with curing monthly cramps indigestion and overall poor health after doctors failed and other remedies fell short Her testimonial urges women to try the remedy and notes the company offers special advice from its Massachusetts headquarters
A testimonial asserts that after 14 weeks on Mayr's Wonderful Remedy the user regained joy of living and cites relief from stomach and intestinal troubles said to include liver and appendicitis like symptoms. The ad names Wangler Bros and local druggists as sellers and touts one dose as convincing.
An advertisement touts Malller n Antiseptic Oil as a cure for rheumatism neuralgia lumbago and swollen joints with rapid pain relief after one application. It markets internal and external uses for coughs colds croup sore throat diphtheria and tonsillitis and claims immediate penetrating effect with gold leather demonstration. Prices shown 0 60 1 00 with money refund offered.
An old advertisement touts organic Nitrophosphate as a cheap, effective tonic to combat thinness. It claims nerv ous exhaustion, sleep loss and pale complexion improve as weight increases, boosting health and appearance. The copy warns against using the product if flesh gain is not desired.
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