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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1917

Page

2

Waterlooville Daily Ad Rates and Publisher Notes

Advertising rates and policy details from Waterloo Evening Courier include one cent per word for Want ads and special contract pricing. The page lists publication staff, ownership, and contact information, noting rate changes and restrictions on fraudulent or misleading ads. Washington Burfag correspondent credit is noted.

Waterloo Evening Courier Associated PR Associated Press Audit Bureau of Gireatations W. H. Hartman West Park John G Barrmay Peterson Sec Treas Genom Aig Waterloo Towa

Vote for a Better City: Waterloo Street Car Franchise Debate

The Courier and Reporter urges voters to support the street car franchise in the Waterloo special election, arguing the ordinance is fair overall and will foster growth. It acknowledges differing views within committees and among residents but stresses progress, better transportation, and a stronger community future.

Courier and Reporter Rio Waterloo Wesfield

Bibles for Soldiers Demand Broad Support

The American Bible Society aims to supply Bibles to every member of the nation's armed forces. The appeal notes heavy strain on funds from MC and other gifts, urging continued generosity from Red Cross, Good Fellows, and similar movements. It argues every uniformed man should have a Bible, especially as many may receive gifts from home, and stresses the soldier’s imminent encounter with death.

American Bible Society Red Cross Bible Society

War discourse and headlines on censorship and morale

Readers react to Army and Navy Journal censorship of France front dispatches. Analyzes sensationalism, urges focus on real war news to boost patriotism. notes Admiral Sims personnel changes and implies future scrappings amid a shifting Allied and German conflict. Includes societal calls for flag salute and farm labor conscription debates.

Army and Navy Journal France

Iowa Editors Send for Application Blanks

A Mason City Globe-Gazette column urges a congressman with vision and courage to plan for big tasks and oppose pacifists and junkerism as leadership possibilities arise.

Mason City Globe-Gazette Congress

Press Comment Austrian Spies in the United States

The Indianapolis News reports dispatches alleging at least 1000 Austrian spies operate in the U.S. They threaten national security, with secret service monitoring. Austria-Hungary may be treated as enemy aliens only by war declaration. The document covers Allied strategy and European theater implications with references to Russia, Italy, and Britain.

Admiral Sims Indianapolis United States Crippte Germany Secret Service Austria-Hungary Congress Russia Bulgaria Turkey Alps New York World Italy Verona Innsbruck Brenner Pass Oly Tmhany Historice Adige Plave Monte Grappa Brenta Valley Gorizia Pontebba Udine Trent New York Scranton White Alps Connecticut Great Britain France

How Pertussis Evolves From Catarrhal to Paroxysmal Stage

The article outlines pertussis progression in three stages over about two weeks each. Catarrhal stage resembles ordinary colds, but the spasmodic stage brings violent coughing fits with breath holding and the characteristic whoop. It describes facial flushing, eye watering, nasal discharge, body sweating, rapid pulse, and exhaustion after the final attack. It also includes reader questions on appendicitis surgery, speech difficulties in a child possibly due to catarrh or tonsil issues, and notes Dr. Huber will respond to health questions by mail.

Side Talks and the Debt of Gratitude

An Authorman and his Wife argue over asking favors and paying debts. The Cynic questions duty and noblesse oblige while Molly recalls a servant who refused pay, making her feel ashamed and reconsider debts of gratitude. The dialogue reveals tensions between reciprocity and social obligation.

Molly Ted Hut

Views of the People Jownns Short of Ideals

A letter from Grundy Center praises Iowa scenery along the Mississippi near Dubuque and extols Iowa’s people, virtues, and pride. The writer defends state greatness not by land or climate but by citizens’ character, citing Cummins and Kenyon and criticizing skeptical eastern press views.

Grundy Center City Dubuque Mississippi Masesty Gulf Julien Dubuque Dubuane Chicago Milwaukee Iowa Towa Sisterhood of States Sastern Press Cummins Kenyon

Trust in German Government Questioned by President

The Chicago Herald notes the president’s claim about truthfulness but argues that the German government’s duplicity remains a reliable constant in international affairs.

Chicago Herald

Saving for Uncle Sam and Hashes in Wartime

A humorous column recalls a wife’s thrifty saving habits from corks to scraps leading to hash, then shifts to wartime comments on food scarcity and efficiency. It notes a German ad offering a wife and home to an injured soldier, and ends with reflections on postwar marriage and proposals.

Uncle Sam Unnie Ted Uttle

The Cobble Stone Boots and the Fox Fools Story

Old Mr Possum the cobbler to the wood folk faces hard times as Fox pays with a fat hen and a duck for boots. Possum hides the bag and later exacts payment by promising soft shoes, then carries the game home. The tale ends with a mustard plaster quip and a teaser for Tomorrow's story Timmy and Ben Mouse.

Possum Fox Mr. Possum Mr. Fox Jodie Mr. For

Hall's Catarrh Medicine Offer and Claims

One hundred dollars reward for incurable catarrh. Hall's Catarrh Medicine is promoted as a 35 year trusted remedy, claiming to act on mucous surfaces and expel disease. testimonials offered, samples available, produced by F J Cheney & Co of Toledo, Ohio, sold by all druggists.

Hall F. J. Cheney & CO Toledo

You Get Better Cough Syrup by Making it at Home

An old home remedy promises a cheaper, effective cough syrup using Pinex and sugar syrup. It claims relief from coughs throat and chest colds within 24 hours and suitability for whooping cough, bronchitis, and throat irritation. The ad touts savings over store bought product and offers a satisfaction guarantee from The Pinex Co.

MacMillan Chemical Co Falla City Nebr Waterloo Moore Drug Co Henderson Drug Co Sebmerine Drug Co Wangler Bros McDermott and Hansca & Bane The Pinex Co Fi. Wayne, Ind

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