Waterloo Evening Courier Masthead Notice and Rates
Waterloo Evening Courier details publication rights Associated Press credit, circulation claims, and office staff. It lists daily and weekly pricing, mail rates, advertising rules, and bureau contact information.
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Waterloo Evening Courier
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Associated Press
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Bureeu
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Surrails
Hartman Cpx de Johan & Heriman
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Edltor
A.W Peterson
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Postarrice
Waterloo
Iowa
Espa
X Bureau
Munney Ride
G. Dougherty
President's war aims and address to Congress documented
The president's annual address is portrayed as an international document guiding wartime policy. It argues for war on Austria to simplify war conduct and address alien enemy issues, while condemning autocratic rulers of Germany and advocating a settlement based on justice once German voices are legitimate. It outlines aims including Balkan freedom, autonomy for Armenians, and resistance to reordering Europe, with some tensions versus allied positions.
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Congress
Lloyd George
Austria
Germany
Taan
Stule
Thas
France
Belgium
Austria-Ftunga
Mitrel Europa
Orient
Alma
Seroia
President Wilson's war aims shape peace agenda
The article outlines Wilson urging Congress to focus on winning the war and mobilizing national strength. It notes proposed measures to curb alien enemies, finance the war, supervise transportation, and other urgent steps as the peace congress approaches.
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Italy
Triest
Wilson
Hla
Thal
Americas
Walt
Kehie
Congress
Dollar's Value Shrinks Under War Inflation Says Expert
An expert accountant in the New York Times notes the dollar's buying power fell from 160 cents in June to about 68–66 cents by late 1917, with food prices driving the decline. He cites wartime disruption, labor shifts, and oil costs as causes and says peace will only restore value. The remedy is belt-tightening and thrift during the war.
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New York Times
Wwe
Iowa Farm Sale Draws Vast Crowd and High Prices
Davenport Democrat notes a large Iowa farm sale with over 400 cars on site and 2,000 attending, selling horses cows machinery and miscellaneous items for substantial sums. The piece questions local evidence and mentions nearby wildlife observations.
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Davenport
Iowa
Wales
The German Game in Russia in Wartime Debate
The New York Times argues the Bolsheviks lack stable power and that German aims in pressuring Russia may be to demoralize the Russian army. It questions peace talks with a fragile government and notes Germany’s strategic hopes on the Western Front amid shifting Russian authority.
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Russia
New York Times
America
Tnis
Germany
Krylenko
Petrograd
Lenine
Trotzky
Austria
Toatland
Nichols and Conrad Buy Grundy Center Democrat
Ira Nichols of Hardin County Citizen and associate editor W B Conrad have purchased the Grundy Center Democrat for 212,000 and assumed ownership on December 1. They plan to run the paper as a Republican outlet, aiming to elevate its status among central Iowa publications.
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Webster City
Appendicitis overview and symptoms guidance column
Health and Happiness Appendicitia discusses appendicitis, its causes and dangers, noting typical age ranges, pain location near McBurney's point, vomiting, and potential peritonitis. It includes questions and answers on flat chest and tuberculosis risks, lung expansion, weight gain advice, and humorous observations on lookalikes and fatigue-related misperceptions.
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McBurney
Huber
John B. Huber
Courier
Christmas Dance Plans At Red Jacket Fire Company
Fifty years ago The Courier reports Red Jacket Fire company arranging a grand assembly dance for Christmas. Weather, money, and management judged key to success with winter approaching. Also notes Thanksgiving observances, Clara Barton lecture to be held, and Charles Fields missing briefly before returning near Jesup and Raymond.
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Red Jacket Fire Company
Grand Assembly
Forty Years Ago Waterloo News Dec 5 1877 Chronicle
Fortnight era items show city clock started in Grace church tower and winter curb rules from December to April. Markets list prices for crops and livestock while marriage notices include Wilford M. Smith and Della W. Hess. Reports mention Rev. A G Eberhart in town, and Cedar Falls normal school salaries and enrollment growth details from 1876.
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New City
Grace Church Tower
Yx CG. Hemenway
Twenty Years Ago Wednesday December 8 1897 Highlights
Dell Summer named a Senate page on Senator Allison recommendation. Dell is son of Dr. Guilford H. Summer. Former mayor S J Hoot dies at Marble Rock after a political win in 1889 and 1891. Waterloo census lists papalace numbers at 10,350 and snow depth records noted. Black Hawk County Bar backs Frank C G Platt for district judge. Evangelist Billy Sunday campaign ends with over 200 conversions in Salem Indiana. Marriage of Fred B Murphy and Abbis Averill noted at Averill home. The Snow King referenced in Iowa landscapes as storm conditions and snowfall events. Dr Homer C Stuntz officiated a wedding service observed Saturday.
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Dell Summer
United States Senate
W. B. Allison
Dell
Guilford H. Summer
Fred B. Murphy
Miss Abbis Averill
Averilla
Iowa
Homer C. Stuntz
Side Talks on Seeing Resemblances and Cautionary Sharing
A reader muses on the habit of spotting resemblances in others and the social dynamics of mentioning likenesses. The column advises not to tell the person directly, noting some people refuse to see what others observe and praising the habit of noticing similarities as a curious mindset.
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Red Geen
Iit
Housemai
Doghie
Much Ado About Nothing in a Northern New York Paper
A fragmentary column notes a new births marriages and deaths department titled HATCHED MATCHED AND SNATCH ED while mixing humor and scornful commentaries. It cites slogans sayings and a broad critique of anti American sentiment and German kultur with references to Vic Murdock Ham Lewis Minnie Maddern Fiske and others.
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New York
Department of Births
Vic Murdock
Ham Lewis
Minnie Maddern Fiske
Bille Burke
Terry McGovern
Billy B.yan
Eve Tanguay
Neurasthenia and Dr Williams Pink Pills Ad
A vintage health ad claims neurasthenia, called the great American disease, stems from worry and poor health. It urges building blood with non alcoholic Dr Williams Pink Pills as a tonic and directs readers to request booklets from Dr Williams Medicine Co. in Schenectady.
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Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Schenectady
Dr. Williams
Timmy and Ben Mouse Sneak Cheese Tale
Timmy Mouse hides a large cheese from his mother. Ben Mouse taunts him to reveal it, and Timmy shows the pantry discovery. Ben pretends to be satisfied, but Timmy’s mother discovers the cheese is gone and punishes Timmy at supper. Tomorrow’s story teased.
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Timmy
Ben Mouse
Timmy Mouse
Ben
Benny Mouse
Thea Tiger
Prince
You Cannot Expect To Have a Clear Complexion
Advertising copy touts Cuticura Soap and Ointment as daily skin care for a clear complexion. It claims purer fragrance and comfort versus “beauty fads,” urging morning and night washing with hot water to cleanse pores and reduce pimples redness or roughness, with a five minute ointment treatment and free samples by mail.
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Dept. 22
Boston
Learn to Be Auto Mechanic in Four to Six Weeks
Advertising note offering fast entry into auto mechanics at Allen Auto School In Des Moines with emphasis on wartime demand and better wages, promising training with tools and equipment plus a free Book of Facts on Auto business for prospective students.
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Allen Auto School
WJ. Stolp
Pra
Forest Aya
Des Moines
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