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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1917
Page
2
The progress of frost art captivates readers with magic pictures of castles and legends, while wartime notes discuss patriotism under duress, the zeal of new converts, Roosevelt’s critique, profiteering probes, and memories of Alpini heroism.
Panora Vedette cites Cedar Rapids Republican urging action against a wartime deceiver while stressing a cotton famine. Low Bridge notes Sioux City Tribune questions war financing and Iowa’s wartime status. Sioux City Journal counters that good fellows joined the war, doubting a delayed response.
United States forces must be redirected from home equipment to training camps near allied front lines. Experienced drillmasters in France or Italy could train officers and men more effectively, expediting the war effort and reducing delays in transport across the Atlantic.
The piece argues the president will likely assume control of the railroads during World War I and for postwar readjustment. It notes unity of control and funding as needs, weighing government operation versus repeal of anti pooling laws and potential wartime taxation to fund expansion.
The text notes that wartime interest spurred readers to explore history beyond dull school texts. It contrasts former views of history as dry and factual with a vivid, romantic portrayal that feels livelier than fiction and film, drawing readers toward living historical characters and events.
A lyric lament from The Nation reflects on departure and change. The speaker foresees that return will not recreate the past romance and that time will age both lovers, testing fidelity and sacrifice.
Dr John B Huber discusses auto intoxication or auto toxemia caused by intestinal putrefaction from excess proteid foods and hepatic insufficiency. He urges moderation of meat and fats, notes symptoms like fatigue and headaches, and offers diet and hygiene guidance and a mail reply service. He also addresses neurasthenia describing it as widespread nervous exhaustion and explains limits of personal diagnosis.
Breath drought grips town with water wells and cisterns dry since October. Cedar River sustains residents as Waterloo freight volumes and Illinois Central rail data appear. T. Brown vanishes from East Waterloo bakery. A. T. Lusch travels east and south. Fort Dodge rails break ground. Impeachment of President Johnson defeated in the lower house 198 to 57.
Fort Worth era notes three Lincoln White 13 Elmer Hosman 14 and Butler Scroggy 14 husked and cribbed 100 bushels of corn on the Hewitt farm four miles southeast of town. A three year old son of Joseph K. Thompson drowned after wandering from his mother at George Witt’s home and falling into the river.
Twenty years ago in PS Ledar Falls the town gathered to view new streetcars. A signal of fins started the pwr cars at 16:30 a m as the general passed. Burglaries planned at J T Coolidge store but not carried out. Franklin C. Platt named district judge to fill vacancy caused by J Strollerson’s resignation. Thirty friends surprised Mr. and Mrs. Cal Sharp at 110% Commercial Street.
An advertisement touts Marmola Prescription Tablets as a harmless remedy for rapid slimming. It claims two to four pounds weekly without dieting or exercise and offers large cases for 75 cents or direct ordering from Marmola Co in Detroit.
The author recalls how chasing small savings during Christmas shopping wasted time and energy. A rule to lift totals is proposed to avoid over spending. The piece closes with a wartime appeal urging sons to answer the call and help keep the flag flying with duty and sacrifice.
A farm dog named Ben Dog moves into the barnyard after the farmer brings him home. The Old Speckled Hen and hens plot to starve him by eating his meals, while Ben Dog foils a fox attack at night, saving a hen. The hens learn not to threaten the dog, who keeps guard over the flock.
A reader urges Iowa and national leaders to grant war licenses for pregnancies from servicemen. The letter calls for acknowledging fathers, distributing part of soldiers pay to support mothers and infants, and ensuring life insurance or pensions for the child. It condemns cohabitation by multiple partners and favors sterilization as punishment, urging kindness to expectant mothers.
An elderly body slows with age and bladder trouble mentioned as common issues. Haarlem Oil Capsules are promoted as an old time home remedy now in odorless tasteless capsules. The ad touts relief from backache rheumatism and other organ ailments with money back guarantee.
A Lowell Massachusetts woman reports three years of nervous pain and fatigue and credits Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with reducing headaches, nervousness, and pains. The letter lists common symptoms and invites readers to seek confidential advice from Pinkham Medicine Co in Lynn Massachusetts.
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets provide a gentle vegetable laxative without calomel. They soothe the bowels and liver to normal action without griping, with the pills sold in 10c and 25c boxes for nightly use. Thousands report rapid, pleasant results from taking one or two tablets at bedtime.
Government needs men to replace boys at war and trained mechanics are in demand. Allen Auto School promises hands on training with tools and equipment and offers a Book of Facts on the auto business. Write or call W. J. Stotp, President, 2024 Forest Ave, Des Moines.
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