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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1918
Page
2
An account from Waterloo notes a 1919 church drive attracted over $13,000 in pledges, twice prior highs, as Rev. Fred J. Clark and Dr. McGarrah outline a 2413 to 1920 budget and development program. The piece reflects on postwar religion and community investment, urging prudent giving and broader church impact.
The Courier expresses Republican sympathies but claims restraint in criticizing the president for partisan reasons. It argues a balance between national good and political advantage, cites Lord Northcliffe’s stance at Versailles, and questions why American papers largely remained silent. It notes postwar risks and ponders Wilson’s peace delegation appointment.
A group from the First Congregational Church ventured out on a sleety dismal Sunday afternoon as a near miracle or miracle-like event unfolded in Waterloo.
The Sioux City papers argue weather inflames influenza, noting severe impact from Iceland to Porto Rico. The Sioux City Journal reports the president spoke to Congress on Monday and predicts weeks of congressional discussion, while tribunes reflect on leadership and the war’s unfolding fallout.
International Paper faces higher newsprint prices in the United States and Canada as wartime regulation wanes. Prices rise to 76.05 and 69 a ton respectively, with costs up since 1917. Output forecasts of about 300,000 tons this year imply an earnings lift around 2.8 million after the six months to December 21, 1918.
Discussion on heredity, germ theory, and disease transmission from parents to offspring. Notes how genes and resistance affect unborn children, with examples like tuberculosis, scarlet fever, and cancer. Advises on preventive measures, marriage choices, and the role of education in preventing transmissible diseases. Includes reader questions to Dr. Currier about foot pain and warm footwear.
The speaker praises crowds from election day to football parades and compares modern gatherings with ancient crowd scenes in Ephesus. He cites Emerson on crowd psychology and warns of the danger when crowds are led by the wrong influence, while noting the thrill and energy they generate.
A quarreling group including Mr Fox and Mr Coon complain about Jimmie Crow stealing their fruit. They discuss ways to scare him away, noting that a scarecrow fails to deter the bold crow and expressing frustration over lost crops and garden produce. The tale features talking animals and playful dialogue as they seek to protect their cherries.
In a rural tale, Mr. Fox, Mr. Crow, Mr. Bear, and Jack Rabbit devise a plan using Bear dressed as a scarecrow to trap Jimmie Crow. Bear overpowers Crow, who flees, and the group acknowledges Bear’s decisive intervention. The scene ends with Bear’s feathers hung as a reminder. Nearby, Eagle Grove Eagle editorials urge Iowa legislators to cut biennial sessions and focus on essentials.
Fifty years ago in Waterloo the 1868 tax levy reached 119715 with teachers and contingencies the largest item. Third Iowa district included eleven counties. William B Allison carried Dubuque with 20113 votes. Music convention endorsed singing in worship led by George Root. many Waterloo residents attended. Added mail trains arrived daily, and two weddings occurred at Elder Ayres home. Also notes on late 1870s commerce, street improvements, social events, grain prices, and a blizzard alert at week’s end.
Twenty years ago on Saturday December 3 1898 Cedar Falls rides and social notes knot up in Waterloo as residents including D B Henderson and Cecil Bickill with a large party gather at Fremont street. A wild turkey in Ozark mountains feeds a feast at Elkshall with Lichty as toastmaster. Frank Inman opens a new restaurant in the Eickelberg block. Rev E P Kimball returns to Waterloo after summer travels and plans an implement house on Park Avenue. Joseph Williams injured by slipping on ice on Ninth street west as hydrant water escapes nearby.
A Lynn Massachusetts man, Harry L Seaver of 69 Union Street, suffers rheumatism episodes causing severe pain and headaches. He reports no permanent relief until blood restoration with Dr Williams Pills, obtainable at local drug stores or by mail from The Medicine Company in New York. A free pamphlet titled Building Up the Blood is offered.
A long standing cough and cold remedy claims fifty years of steady support. Advertises 60 cents and 1 20 for bottles, urging it as a staple in medicine cabinets and households across generations.
A small health notice advertises a product claim aimed at relieving constipation. It mentions household use and a specific remedy, urging readers to consider the option as a simple aid to regular bodily function. Names or locations are not clearly readable in full.
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