Uncertain War Ends Lift Holiday Spirit in Iowa Town
The Waterloo Courier discusses Uncle Sam lifting wartime bans on Christmas activities and urges a bold holiday season. It notes strong local buying power, half a billion in Liberty bonds, and widespread optimism about rebuilding and prosperity. The piece also weighs plans for a limited league of nations and critiques wartime influence on media and industry.
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WHO Hartman CO
Westark
John C. Hartg
ALM
Peterson, Treas
Gen'l Mer
Ty Carrier
Agate
Associated Press
Waterloo
Iowa
Washington
Wureau
Blaz
Sam
Black Hawk County
Mother Earth
Old Iowa
AJL
League of Nations
Simonds
Courier
Britain
France
America
John Sharp Williams
Mississippi
Williams
United States
League
Republicans snicker during president's age recitation
The Freeman Journal notes Republicans in Congress snickered as the president recited his age and asked for counsel. The moment drew laughter despite solemnity, with calls that he should be taken to the cloak room. The Sioux City Journal mentions Twinulty handling White House chores.
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Webster
Irs
Freeman-Journal
Congress
Twinlty
Sioux City Journal
Twinulty
White House
Abscess of the liver symptoms and treatment described
A medical note explains that liver abscess often shows few early signs and may be found only at autopsy. When symptoms appear they include fever, chills, weakness, jaundice, pain in the right side, and cough if the abscess drains into the chest. Treatment centers on draining the abscess and general care. antibiotics were not discussed.
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M.N. M
Tropics
Side Talks On Peace Let-Down After War Victory
The writer recalls breakfast table conversations about easing war efforts after peace and victory. She warns that relaxation and complacency threaten the ongoing battle to sustain support for bonds, Red Cross work, and postwar duties, urging continued diligence and honor for those who persevere.
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Mony
Quietus
Les
United War Work Fund
Red Cross
Pinto and the Witch's Feast
A poor orphan boy Pinto is sent to live with a grudging uncle. He discovers a hungry witch in the floor who conjures meals, feeding Pinto in a magical dreamlike sequence. The tale ends with Pinto awakened to wonder if the feast was real and hints at a continuation tomorrow.
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Pinto
Antizen
Sean
France
No Man’s Land
Old Roman burying ground found near quarry work
A report from Pisince notes a Negro labor outfit near a U S base camp unearthed an ancient Roman burial site with skeletons and relics. Fears of haunting shades arise among workers and a local note tells of a $60 disappearance, prompting a classroom psychology lesson about Romans and thieves.
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Roman Giok
Pisince
U.S
Resinol Ointment and Soap Protect Complexions
The advertisement promotes Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap as remedies against sun wind and dust damage to skin. It claims cooling soothing healing effects, non harsh ingredients, and suitability for all ages. Drugstores stock Resinol products.
Fragmented warning amid tense shipboard scene
The passage describes chaos and confusion as crew members search for a missing item and a guilty party. A captain switches on lights, discusses valuables like 60 francs and 300 more, and signals imminent action as the crew shifts and waits for resolution.
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