ANCIENTS WERE WISE GUYS AND WAR CAMOUFLAGE
A Waterloo column notes ancient examples of camouflage in warfare from Greek and Carthaginian times. It highlights how leaders like Himilco Aristides and Nicea used lights and color to mislead foes, concluding ancient tacticians were “wise.” It links these tales to modern war themes and British and American collaboration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Himilco
Stelly
Jeter Aristides
Dionysius
Aristides
Nicea
Samos
A. D
IOWA EDITORS Weigh War Sentiment and Patriotism
A collage of editorials from Boone News-Republican and others argues Roosevelt’s wartime stance, condemns pacifists, praising four Ryide brothers serving in the American army. Calls for unity, indicting troublemakers, and noting local measures to support the war effort amid diverse editorials and brief notes.
Manila monument honors Thomas Claudio first Filipino Flanders death
Manila votes a monument and memorial tablet for Thomas Claudio, the first native to die with American forces in France. The article notes Filipino loyalty to the United States during World War I, citing mass volunteerism and support across islands, including Porto Rico, Hawaii, and other territories, with thousands offering service and substantial bond purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Thomas Claudio
France
Philippines
United States
Sirugele
Germany
South Africa
China
America
Matvel L. Querzon
Philippine Senate
Washington
Filipino Veterans Association
Manisia
Porto Rico
al- Twoit TS. Iene
The Limitations of Herbert Spencer
A compact critique of Herbert Spencer as a thinker and man. It notes his limited formal education and Victorian individuality, his mechanical universe view, and his flawed methods. The piece acknowledges his honesty and truth seeking while arguing his Synthetic Philosophy overreaches given early scientific gaps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altho
Herbert Spencer
Jon
Spencer
Nfe
Bath
Ravel
Relevant gowns stand out when they fit the wearer
In a social gathering of stylish women a remark highlights the idea that a gown's relevance to the wearer matters more than its price or trend. A simple black velvet dress is praised for matching the woman’s personality, skin tone, and figure, while other expensive gowns seem less suited. The piece argues relevancy in wardrobe is achievable by taste, self knowledge, and careful selection or custom work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer
Spenter
Leome
Beausea
Goweed
Weman
Beans Must Be Eaten in New York War Aid Drive
New York faces a surplus of 129000 bushels of dried beans at the market, risking waste before the 1918 crop. A bean drive seeks patriotic households to host bean dinners or suppers at least one day weekly to use up the stock. Beans, priced around 15 cents a pound, offer high nutrition and value, delivering three times the protein of round steak and cheaper meat substitutes when paired with milk, eggs, fruits, or seasonal vegetables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo Evening Courink
Associated Press
Audi
Intense
Ember Buel Surese
HH. Hartman
Eas
John Hartman
W. Bereien Tress
Malik Ou
Waterloo
Iowa
Mim
Jenaine
Sears
New York
Feveral Food Board
Liberty Book promotes thrift and food conservation
The Liberty Book from International Harvester extols thrift and increased production. It surveys food conservation, wheatless dishes, and home economics education for families. The guide emphasizes sheep production, stock care, and methods to raise more and better food for America and its allies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural Extension Department
International Harvester Company
P. G. Holden
Edgar W. Cooley
The
Courier and Reporter
Cooley
America
Woes of the Funny Man in Private Life
Berry in bits. The funny man is expected to be funny on and off the stage. An invited artist is not required to create, yet a comedian must amuse from entry to exit. A party anecdote reveals a grim, silent performance behind public wit and crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McAdoo
Congress
Berry
Harty
Funny Man
The Case for the West by Charles A Repington
Repington argues that the western front is the decisive theater in World War I. He states Germany remains the main foe and victory there would cripple the enemy's allies while failure in the west would mean broader defeat. He emphasizes the strategic primacy of western operations for overall success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Central Committee of
Iowa
West
Charles A. Repington
Atlantic
Germany
Turkey
Canadians gain ground in Loos-Lens region Aug 17 1817
On August 17 1817 Canadians advanced in the Loos Lens area. Military actions in WWI also marked Aug 17 1916 with British repulsing six counterattacks northwest of Pozieres and Aug 17 1915 saw the British transport Royal Edward sunk by a German submarine near the Ackean sea with about 1000 casualties. Belgian cavaliers moved to Antwerp on Aug 17 1814.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pozieres
Royal Edward
Ackean Sea
Antwerp
Health dangers of gall stones and remedies
Narrative on gall stone disease detailing symptoms such as belching loss of appetite gas heartburn and jaundice. It notes risks including infection cancer and pancreas involvement, dietary cautions reduced fat foods and medical treatment stressing that surgery offers best chances. Also includes a Q&A column with health questions and general guidance from Dr Currier.
The Pewter and The Silver Teapots Tale
A Pewter Teapot and a Silver Teapot spar over status on a sideboard. The Pewter Teapot laments being old fashioned while the Silver Teapot boasts modern shine. A newly arrived Pewter Sugar Bowl rekindles nostalgia and shifts the mood as the Silver Teapot plans to join, but the Pewter ware remains content with its past.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piness
The Whippet Descrybed
An article describes the whippet as a fast destroyer type tank developed by Britain to outpace infantry, featuring caterpillar treads on a flatcar body, a six foot high turret with several machine guns, an engine in an armored housing, and a speed of about 12 miles per hour, enabling quicker movement than heavier battleships in open terrain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zype
Fie
Educated Ape Attracts Attention In Social Circles
A Scientific American item notes the New York Zoological Society’s acquisition of a highly educated female chimpanzee who dines at table and smokes a cigarette, mocking her fit to enter exclusive society. The piece, reprinted from North American Review’s War Weekly, includes satirical verses on rumors and distant boasts about war’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Ameria
América
Kahn
Ba- Ree
Apierivana
Maions
France
Europa
America
Republic
New York Zoological Society
Timbucteo
Cubs
Texas
Klondike
Rome
Celine
North American Review
War Weekly
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Courier Service
Br Lad
Beary Bender
Freespan Ral Hinds
Otto H. Kaan
Julius Kahn
England
Fran
Busimete Direles
Britain
Perihun Kultur
Col House
Massachusetts
Mc Wilson
Clozer
Stek
Liat Manter
Montdidier
Lenine
Trotzky
Boone News-republican
Rat
Belgium
Theodore Roosevelt
Lueitania
Gladstock
Michael Ryide
Toledo
Fae
Michael
Edward
James
Prank
Belogy
Cviderns
Kale
Vonduyt
Mardin
Cliven
Jenaty
West Park
bin New
Workersburg Belinsa
Whpiser Bill
Tas
Sioux City Journal
U.S. Dependencies
Harry Leroy Haywood
Geen
Tsbar
Herbie Hoover
Herbie
Watt
Sophie Kerr,n
Lire
AL F. R
F. W
N. J
Traubie
Currier
Curriar
Sandman
Mrs. F. A. Walker
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