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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1917
Page
2
A brief dispatch notes Americans questioning the war aims, asserting resolve as troops advance and supplies flow. It predicts postwar acceptance of peace terms and emphasizes unity under the treaty, with strong language about German accountability. The piece reflects a mid war tone urging perseverance and confidence.
The article argues the shipping inquiry is vital to war effort as tonnage is central to moving troops and supplies. It cites shipyards, lumber bottlenecks, and leadership changes at the Shipping Board, noting charges and rumors while acknowledging claimed progress.
A cartoon by J N Darling illustrates the arms issue as a bear in a tree. The army climbs a limb facing the bear while Uncle Sam says pass up the gun and Congress asks when guns will be ready. The ordnance bureau replies next summer with forty seven reasons.
The Red Cross launches a campaign to recruit ten million members this Christmas to aid wounded soldiers in France and the homeless in Belgium and France, with emphasis on charity, mercy, and Christian virtue. The piece also notes Karlinsky’s efforts, Christmas vacations as coal saving, and political musings on Senator Kenyon and salaries.
A Washington correspondent hints congress will cut funding for Mr. Creel’s Bureau of Public Information, risking the Official Bulletin. Critics say the Bulletin is a well-edited but unread publication whose contents appear in newspapers days earlier. The item notes propaganda and munition production debates as tied to policy.
Iowa editorials urge bipartisan support for wartime administration and Charles Evans Hughes as railroad administrator. Democratic stance favors capable Republicans like Hughes or Weeks for high posts, while urging sacrifice on home front.
A compilation of editorials and opinions discusses US conscription realities, military preparedness delays, and Secretary Baker's stance on universal training. It notes shortages of rifles and equipment, calls for better physical fitness, and reflects varied international news on Germany, Russia, and neutral trade.
The speaker argues socialism is not democracy claiming democracy lets people shape rule while socialism imposes a fixed pattern on the populace. The assertion frames socialism as autocracy and contrasts it with people driven governance.
Boone News Republic notes a prediction that a fuel or food administrator candidate could face limited activity or impact in campaign efforts.
A concise definition of virtue as subordination of desire to duty and passion to principle. It cites key pillars of character including moderation temperance chastity simplicity and self control and notes the method of virtue as self denial.
The United States department of agriculture outlines inspection rules for meats tainted by tuberculosis. meats with nodules or multiple body cavity involvement are unsafe or must be cooked before sale. A reader inquires about abdominal pain and is advised to seek medical exam. Dr Huber will answer health questions via this column.
A group recalls an elderly lady widow who shared memories of six children, two survivors, and a baby who died. Her calm face amid grief prompts the younger narrator to wonder why they ignore living books of real life and keep turning to fiction.
Mr Fox plans to snare a crowing rooster but finds only a wooden decoy when he reaches the farm. Jack Rabbit witnesses the deception and the town learns of the failed hunt. The tale ends with the rooster’s wooden lookalike exposed and the fox embarrassed.
Uncle Harry explains to Helen Joe and Jimmy how Secretary McAdoo figures the war bill. Joe estimates two years of war could cost the country about 96 billion dollars, with a per person share near 360 dollars. Uncle Harry describes McAdoo’s duties and the need to plan funding through loans taxes or war savings stamps.
Dr C J Fullerton physician and surgeon listing in Waterton Tewa area with contact numbers 4018 and Red 1080. Provides skin treatments including acne and complexion remedies at 21 East Fifth Street.
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