Government Policy Sparks War Contracts Debate
The Waterloo Courier discusses the U S Treasury comptroller's stance on war-supply contracts made verbally or through subordinates, warning of possible repudiation if formal ratification is not issued. It cites a local plant facing potential losses and argues for prudent, year-by-year budgeting rather than two-year revenue plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Treasury
Waterloo
Altho
Patriotiec
Treasury
Secretary of War
Representaton
Treasury Department
Associated Press
Dec
Panly
Iran
McAdoo
Democratic
Sen Fale
Congress
X 'Ruide
Artion
Senate
Currier
Eddie Siekembacher and his restless speed hunger
The article recalls Eddie Siekembacher once famed as an ace with 18 bodie planes and claims of more downed, then questions his claimed plan to return to America for a five mile per hour speed stunt before sailing to the Pacific coast. It mocks the idea as bunk and compares German naval ruthlessness to German leaders, including von Tirpitz, to illustrate cost and consequence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Siekembacher
War Work in Des Moines Glance at Public Sentiment
Iowa editors urge continued war labor as public support shifts toward peace. The article notes misconceptions about ending labor efforts and stresses sustaining production for defense, with mentions of soldiers families and government cooperation. It critiques political acts and highlights ongoing preparations for forthcoming political and economic challenges.
Tumors of the pelvis and related surgical advances
A historical discussion explains pelvis cavity tumors including rectal bladder womb and ovarian forms. It notes pelvic tumors vary from benign fibroids to cancerous womb and ovarian cysts, with surgery offering cures in early stages. It also mentions bone tumors of the pelvis and a reader question about sebaceous cyst treatment with sac removal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.P. Je
Pewspaper
The Sinus of the Tongue And The Audible Woman
A newspaper column examines women who speak loudly in public places, noting the habit as a feminine trait. It contrasts male reactions, ponders the ethics of talk, and asks if women will accept greater rights without losing responsibility. The piece cites encounters on a trolley and in shops to illustrate the behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lodo
Mr. Russell
Mr Fox and Mr Pig In a Forest Farmyard Capers
A comic tale recalls Mr Fox moving away and befriending Mr Pig. Fox plots access to a poultry house and apples by squeezing through a yard wall while Mr Dog snores. Pig helps, but the plan unravels with a chase and snarky end.
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MR. Fox
MR. Pig
Counury
Dog
Pik
Mr. Pie
Mr. Dog
Mr. Man
Mr. Pox
Nation lists 8204 names of dead and wounded in war
War department releases show 8204 names across categories. Iowa figures include killed in action Lieut F P Bell and several privates. wounded severely Sergt Henry Dieck and others. cases of deaths from wounds disease and accidents follow. The list highlights many individuals from Iowa communities.
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Washington, D. C
War Department
Iowa
Nervous Exhaustion Cases Highlight Pink Pills Cure
A reader describes chronic fatigue and nervous exhaustion, labelled neuro asthenia, with headaches and insomnia. The report credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for restoring sleep, energy, and appetite, noting treatment focuses on nourishing blood and nerves and proper diet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Crowley
Richard Street
West Lion
Mass
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Schanectady
N.Y
List of wounded and missing service members names from Iowa area
A compiled list of soldiers and officers with statuses including wounded and missing, featuring ranks such as Pvt and Lieut. Emory A Suimon and names tied to cities like Des Moines Cedar Rapids and Dubuque. The text names numerous individuals across Iowa towns including Ottumwa Fort Dodge and Mason City with scattered spellings and potential OCR errors.
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Harry BR. Roberts
Farragut
Clarence Moore
Canton
Charles A. Sales
Ottumwa
John H. Trigg
Des Moines
Peter A Gartner
St. Ansgar
Gearge Cuehioftis
Decorah
Franke Simkin
Salem
Henry H. Somers
Spencer
Seret
Emil B. Luett
Baldwin
Corp
George Schaut
Bellevue
Albert F. Lehr
Ocheredan
LeRoy Peterson
Davenport
Oxeel Tred Wagengson
Clinton
James Abdallah
Marshalltown
George Graham
John P. Wagner
Bernard
Imanuel Welch
Eddie Hendrickson
Vincent P. Burke
Dubuque
Clarence G. Gibson
Hudson
Magnus Anderson
Battle Creek
Henry Beller
Carroll
John F. Bovek
Westside
George Filers
Sheffield
Lewis Z.lick
Benton
Joseph W. Hoppe
Carrell
Blais
Carl R. Ederen
Oskaloosa
Jas. Kotla
Edward Fpava
Cage
Wm. G. Haring
Council
Phitta
Larce N
Hatch
Creston
John A. Johnson
Latimer
Henry Johnson
Byte
Anthonys G
Rosendaal
Lymne
Rey Hosmer Brown
Marshall Serby
Carl MH. Ehlere
Reton
Everette
Andrew
Pre Gren la MeCture
Crescent
Molrson
Waterloo
Pyw
Weller P. Ward
Byt
Elzo J. Willams
Cedar Rapids
Pee Dennis
Foster
Nes City
Pye
L. C. Custer
Herman Cohen
Des Moinex
Per Glen Shuster
Washinton
Degele
Frederick W. Clark
Red Oak
James Pusteoska
Vining
Michard S. Koll
Stanton
Michael JT Walf Larchwood
Brean Houn
Mount Pleasant
Prank Krotz
Harry 8. Smith
Waukee
Emory A. Suimon
Lawrence V. Tab
John Wallace
Farley
Daniel Frank Coons
Fort Madion
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Cuening Courier
Nereer
Dt Oor
West Pas Joann
A.W. Peverson
T. Daily
Washington
She Pfoer
North Carolina
Finance Committee
Germany
von Tirpitz
Nex Moines
Europe
Taevet
Tyreunons
Meiners
Sioux City Journal
Sandman Story
Mrs. F. A. Walker
Sergt
Vrorst
Pet
Ray Scovell
Libertyville
Bred T L Pippert
Drsart
John H. Ricklife
Gilmore City
Willam Voege
Frank V. Shafer
Weaver
Aobert J. Arndt
Brighton
Peter EH. Anderson
Parkers- Henry A Drilling
Lakeview
Kramersmeier
Ledyard
Arty E. Anderson
Vandalia
Edgar J. Clann
Rinne
Albert T
Alva Ty
Jeffries
Chatsworth
Wyn
C. Koos
Walnut
John Weno, Jr
J. Leonard PF. Osterreicher
Stocksonson
Clarence W. Smith
Forest City
Lea P. Jennings
Massena
Ernest A. Lenenberger
Wadena
Ternard A. Porte
Spragueville
Wm. von Muenster
Clarence
Paul LD. Struve
Ronton
Robert FE
Swede
Kiron
John G. DeWilde
New Hampton
Lonnie R. Meeks
Marengo
Sergt Henry Dieek
Boone. Corp
Harry W. Shockley
Deg Moines
Leonard T. Paulin
Hy Clarindaty
Boone, Ashinmons
West, Corp
Vernon
Charles Corp. Chaurenve
Burl Beame
Hamburg
A. Larnon
Oltumwa
Burl F. Shitter
Harold J. Hardin
Waverly
William A. Hobbs
David Kratter Allison
Verne D. Richards
Glen L. Turk
Hed Oak
Charles E. Wilson
Cesar' Meights
Parry Fielder
Fort
Everett Hoston
Cambridge
Jacob M. Wells
Woodbine
RED Star Milling CO
Wichits
Kansas
Victor Records
Stroebel’s
Uncle Sam
Wrigleys 1
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