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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1919
Page
9
Lt Col Theodore Roosevelt observes wartime democracy as French officers greet regulars who first landed but face disappointment realizing a capable American army is still distant. He notes long fought warfare fading before German power and discusses new officers studying civil rates amid evolving conflict.
A narrator recalls departing New York for Bordeaux on June 18 1917 and the early days in France. He describes crossing to Paris, meeting Pershing, billeting in Gondecourt, and the contrast between American troops and French villages. He notes cultural frictions, French politeness, and the French Army’s egalitarian spirit.
Michigan readers praise Chamberlain's remedy for colic and diarrhoea. Mrs A L Hall of Caseville and Mrs Mary Carrington of Evville report it saved a baby's life and gave prompt relief, noting consistent results and its indispensability in the home.
Reinbeck Iowa August 19 Robert Young suffered a facial injury when a pitchfork slipped from another worker and was drawn into a threshing machine feeder, the tines striking him as the fork rode the drive belt.
An old advertisement promotes Freezone for corns and calluses. It promises painless relief with a few drops applied directly to the corn and claims immediate relief followed by easy removal. The copy uses casual language and brand repetition typical of vintage drug ads.
An advertisement promises rapid weight loss using Korein. It claims a $100 guarantee to reduce 10 to 60 pounds with directions in a plain wrapper. The ad directs readers to Korein Co NA-625, New York, for a book detailing the method.
Cedar Falls resident Sergt. Thomas W Brown awarded the croix de guerre for sharpshooter work with American forces has returned after over two years in service. He saw action at Chateau Thierry St Mihiel Cham pagnes and Argonne forest and was later ordered to Germany duty. He enlisted in 1917 with University of Michigan students and landed in France Aug 20. He discharged at Atlantic City last week while visiting a sister in Washington DC.
Constantinople dispatch reports Nazim Pasha the war minister has resigned and the military governor has been dismissed after Nalil Pasha and Kitichuk Talaat Bey fled to Asia Minor. The move signals upheaval within the Ottoman leadership amid the escape.
A promotional piece promotes Wangler Bros and Hansen Malsified cocoanut oil shampoo. It alleges a cure for stomach and liver trouble and warns against other soaps, claiming the product cleanses scalp, removes dandruff, and leaves hair silky. The ad emphasizes low cost and money-back guarantees.
An old advertisement extols Wakefield s Blackberry Balsam as a quick safe cure for diarrhoea dysentery infantum and cholera morbus claiming 72 years of track record with no constipation and universal success when used as directed Full size bottle 46¢ everywhere.
R E Gower of Dixie Brooks IGo Ga reports using Chamberlain s Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy for years. He calls it the best family medicine he knows and the most effective remedy for dysentery flux and related illnesses. He notes castor oil should be given with it for dysentery.
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