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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1918
Page
10
Letters from soldiers in France outline daily life under bombardment and the weather, describe France’s landscape and people, and note supplies and gas defense work. Other reports cover wounded Private Martin Balensieter with twelve wounds, Capt. Weilein’s officer training school results, and Greek-born Peter Legomenos in France.
Ben Wooley aged 101 was admitted to the county infirmary where new rules require immediate bathing. He balked, saying he had never bathed before in his life, then joked it felt bully as he endured the procedure after a century of dirt. The incident occurred at his Shack residence near Castalia.
A tiny bottle of Freezone sold for a few cents promises to remove hard and soft corns and between toe calluses without soreness or irritation. The advertisement urges readers to try it and assures no humbug.
A fragmentary Chicago piece describes a public parade scene. The prose sketches the reaction of a political figure and his staff as a military procession passes, noting tears and staged calm while watchers discuss verdicts and vaudeville.
Advert reads S. S. S. as a blood purifier that reaches the blood supply to clear up skin disorders like eczema, tetter, boils and pimples. Claims rapid relief and invites readers to write for free medical advice from Swift Specific Co., Atlanta.
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