ENGLAND'S PROBLEM AND AMERICAN VIEWS IN 1918
The piece surveys England's naval food shortage and submarine threat, noting Britain seeks food conservation and a food dictator while America faces supply limits and strategic debates. It argues France bears the war's heaviest burden and insists peace terms must satisfy France, especially over Alsace Lorraine, else the war may continue. It also praises Captain Koenig's crew and jokes about wartime coinage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
James Keeley
Chicago Herald
France
Mr. Keeley
America
Great Britain
Germany
Britain
Admiralty
Iowa Editors and Mileposts in Political and Economic News
The column cites Marshalltown editors criticizing Hughes defeat linked to William Allen White with two cases to drop, then shifts to Floyd County game law enforcement and license revenue debates. It notes Cedar Rapids and Illinois Central reports of rail efficiency gains from 2100000 dollars in expenditures and higher car mileage, plus Sioux City Tribune on Christianizing influences as a counter to socialist attacks.
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Marshalltown Times-Republican
William Allen White
Pull Moosers
Hughes
White
Jones
Burlington
Floyd County
Ben Ft
Cedar Rapids
Usings Central
Transportation Department
Trinois Central
le Tar
Peace terms and public reaction in World War I editorials
The New York World notes German peace proposals may be unacceptable to allies yet could serve as a discussion base. Minneapolis Journal cites public misunderstanding of universal training versus service. Chicago Herald argues peace will ease high living costs and restore normal prices, ahead of longer investigations and prosecutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
France
Alsaca-Lorraine
Alles
New York World
Germany
LomiTie
Berlin
Leipzig
Sedan
Waterloo
Appomattox
Serlin
Rcumenian
Minneapolis
Sperk
Switzerland
Holland
Sweden
Norway
Australia
Cacelyas
Chicago Herald
Just in Jest At Lacks That Way
A quirky column fragment cites jokes about dry cleaning France and holiday cheer. Brief items mention office workers and service staff, with playful captions and puns. Characters include A Bonar Ruth Rodman Adamson A Lutet, credited to Boone News-Press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coluum
Frannte
A. Bonar
Ruth
Rodman
Adamson
Lutet
Boone News-Republican
Moore and Wells grapple with faith in modern fiction
A critical review of George Moore's Brook Kerith and H. G. Wells's Mr Britling Sees It Through portrays Moore arguing Jesus survived the crucifixion and Wells depicting a son lost at war guiding a father's faith. The piece argues both works press religion into modern life, revealing the authors' brilliance and limits.
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Hla Eya
Percy Shelley
Hisingelf
Jesus
Oscar Wilde
Estreta
Cynic
Bia Fe
Welle
Mr. Maure
Mr. Moore
Jesus i
Essene Brotherhood
Brotherhood
Paul
Renan
Letty
Mr. Brilling
Cear
God
World Republic
Mr. Welle
Mr. Wells
England
Side Talks On Enthusiasm In Social Conversation
Ruth Camerg argues for a finishing school course in social conversation focusing on small talk expressions. She cites examples of sincere versus forced enthusiasm and urges graceful, honest praise to avoid harsh judgment when admiring others outfits or achievements.
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S College
Rotary Club Debate Sets Waterloo Schools Question
The Rotary Club will host a debate on whether military training should be taught in Waterloo schools with Fey and Reverend A C Preston leading the affirmative and negative sides. Secretary Gates lists ballot results on meeting day changes and plans for Cedar Rapids Rotarians visit. Arch C Klumph hints at district conference duties while January visits and officer assignments loom.
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Waterloo
Fey
Frank W. ‘Court
A.C. Preston
Cedar Rapids
Arch C. Klumph
The Sandman Story of the Apple Quest
A crippled prince seeks a cure through a magical apple guarded by fire. A poor peasant risks life to fetch it, faces a fiery guardian, and reaches a tree with two princesses. One reveals she is a princess imprisoned in the apple tree by a witch. The prince eats the apple, gains health, and marries the princess, while the peasant weds the maid. all live happily ever after.
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McClure
Rotary club to entertain delegates at eighth district meet
Denville Illinois Rotary club hosts entertainment for delegates attending the eighth district conference set for February 22 in Danville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denville
Ill
Rotary Club
Danville
Air breathing and health in tuberculosis era
A compact 19th century-style tract extols the lungs as central to health and happiness. It argues that poor air quality fuels depression, blues, and illness, urging proper ventilation and condemning rebreathing expelled air as harmful to all, especially in crowded rooms and schools.
Abbreviated Weather Ruminations On Health Mysteries
A fragmented reminiscence discusses extreme cold, air quality, and elusive cures for consumption. The text references physicians and the idea that life hinges on the air we breathe, with a parenthetical note about abuse of the window.
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Fountain of Youth
Ife
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Associated Press
Audit Bureau of Circulations
West Bane Ave
John GC
Hartman
Bec-Trese
Mer
Pepe
Watertows
Epeca
Prica
Ees Washington Bureau
Vuensey
Dougherty
New York
Philadelphia
Chicago
oMicea
Story
Brooke & Finley
Mire
Russia
Deutscilland
Koenig
Bremen
Francis Marlon
Swamp Fox
Fox
Wilson
Mr. Bryan
John Barleycorn
Iowa
Sioux City Tribune
Teamsters
Parons
Gus
Parse
Innes
Weil
George Moore and
H. G. Wells
Harry LeRoy Haywood
Ruth Camerg
Rte
Jesse Cee
the Rotary Club
A. F. Gates
Sandman
Mre PA Walker
Quinn
Hill
Bell-Ans
E. I.dunkelberg
Black Hawk Bank
Frank T. Hartman
Fizik
Mulberry
East Side Library
C. W. Bruner
Blackhawk
THONE
W. E. Patterson
Commercial Bank
Phor
Waterloo Auto & Supply Co
J. K. Joder
PHONE
TeGutlcars
Dept
Gia
Earl W. Jacoby
Afayette
Ned
Galloway Bros. & Co
Frontier Asthma CO
Nisgera and Hudson Sts
Budalo, N.Y
Trial of
Kondon
Kondon Company
Ondon
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