Universal Training and Government Waste in 1916
The Waterloo Courier discusses universal military training as Congress considers compulsory service, arguing training over mere will to fight, citing Britain and Swiss examples. It condemns government waste, urging reduced printing and extension remarks elimination, and critiques liquor circulars as a nuisance while noting political and social musings of the era.
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Congress
Senate
Europe
Minute Men
Great Britain
Republic
America
Switzerland
Kenyon
Econor
Courier and
Sena_tor
Iowan Editors and the Search for Knowledge
A garbled George News item notes Shuirl women discussing a book Ibid and Eve quotes, with one woman wishing to read the whole work. A Times-Republican reader urges Ames college to add a short course on catching wild horses after trading a farm, joking about horse sense inoculation. Sioux City Tribune remarks on regional legislatures grinding toward partisan bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Eve
Marshalltown Times-Republican
T R
Colegie
Ames
Arizona
Department of Animal Husbandry
Joffre lauded as savior and strategist in era
Minneapolis Journal surveys General Joffre as conservator of France praising his role in saving and strengthening the army. It compares him to Fabian strategists and cites outcomes at Verdun and Ypres, while noting modern military and political figures referenced in a broad commentary. The piece also includes editorials from Richmond and other papers on prohibition, Munsterberg, and wartime diplomacy with varying conclusions.
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Joffre
Siavior
France
Minneapolis
Hila
Mustriaus Washington
Yprex
Arrus
Verdun
Jofre
Fabius Maximus
Hannibal
Wuakington
Confeder
Ate Johuelon
Muastan
Fabian
Ypres
Pentus
Optimistic Christmas Shopper Quotes The Jam Fun
A fragmentary page shows shoppers and children discussing Christmas gifts with playful lines about Santa Claus and simple wishes. The mood is light as families navigate stores, craving small joys and thoughtful presents amid holiday bustle.
Side Talks by Ruth Cameron on Christmas Cares and Burdens
Ruth Cameron reflects on a Christmas season encounter that left a deep impression. A delivery man’s patient, weary workload and customers’ impatience reveal how shoppers can ease shop workers’ burdens. The piece urges early shopping, patient behavior, careful budgeting, and kindness to approach the true meaning of Christmas.
City Hotel On East Side And Local Events In Waterloo
Fifty years ago in The Courier on December 20 1866 Waterloo notes the brick hotel on the east side renamed City hotel. West and Van denberg announce a ball next Monday and a German dance Wednesday. Theodore Tilton of the New York Independent to lecture January 1. Lore Alford arrives to practice law with office near city hall. Local markets list prices for wheat beans beef cattle butter corn and more. Nathan Lane and Mrs. Elizabeth Cleveland wed December 12. Christmas programs planned by Sunday schools of multiple churches. Dubuque and Sioux City Hall festival travel fare noted. Valley Songsters from the college will perform next week at Vinton.
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Aterloo Evening Courier
Associated Pres
Audit Bureau of Circuleations
WH. Martman Co
West Park Ave
John Hartman
A. W. Peterson
Lee
Gen. Mer
Carrer
Postofice
Waterloo
Iowa
Washington
Unsey
Dougherty
New York
Philadelphia
Story
Brooke & Fintes
Miza
Kern
East Side
City Hotel
Messrs
West and
Vandenberg
Lore Alford
Forty Years Ago Weather and Wrecks in Iowa
A look back to December 20, 1876, noting Iowa cities opening free soup houses for the poor amid blizzards. A Mt. Auburn man, Lamb, was thrown from a sleigh near LaPorte City, frozen injuries reported. A blizzard damaged several buildings near Burlington depot, Harriet Washburn’s lot damaged, one board shot through a window. Nicholas Repp died of pneumonia at 47. Thermometers plunged to record lows, 15 below zero noted during registration. May plums sold at 260 pounds per lot amid high winds and political flags on Commercial Street.
Christmas Eve Musical at Christ Episcopal Church
A 40 voice vested choir under Prof. Wiley will perform a Christmas Eve program at Christ Episcopal Church at midnight. The item notes local business growth with Beck Nauman Watts enlarging their sash and floor factory and Illinois Central offering stock ownership to employees with monthly quotations. It mentions former resident Abraham Slimmer and a charity ball planned in Waverly, plus census data for Waterloo and a brief reminiscence of the Silent Ministry in the 1850s.
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Wiley
Christ Episcopal Church
Beck, Nauman & Watts Company
G. B. Reweil
E. L. Johnson
GE. Lichty
J. T. Sullivan
F. J. Fowler
Abraham Slimmer
Waverly
Silent Ministry
The Modern Bedroom Lets in Fresh Air for Health
An article argues bedrooms should be bright and aired to fight tuberculosis. It laments dark rooms with gas and electricity, praises sunlight and open windows, and urges open doors, light drafts, and minimal clutter to improve circulation and body heat. It emphasizes air as nature’s disinfectant and advocates simpler furnishings.
Squank and the North Wind Rescue the Fairy Queen
In a 1916 tale Squank the goblin seeks help from the North Wind to rescue Queen Esmeralda stranded on Lily Island after a failed wing gift. They craft warm clothing, ride a wind-bridge over icy water, and safely land the queen back at her garden, as the North Wind heads home. Tomorrow's story Greedy Dicks Dream.
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Squank
Esmeralda
Black Gnomes
Squawk
North Wing
Boreas
Tor Boreas
North Wind
Hameralda
Queen's Garden
Meclure
Silent stockings and the Christmas dream of the poor
An unknown author laments neglect and poverty at Christmas. Empty stockings hang by wind blown doors as a vision promises joy and justice. The piece contrasts opulence with hardship and pleads for a simple wish to speak to Santa Claus.
Breaks a Cold Quickly with Pape's Cold Compound
An advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound as a fast fix for grippe and colds. It claims a dose every two hours, with three doses ending misery, clearing congested nostrils, relieving headache, feverishness, sore throat, and sneezing. The 25 cent remedy supposedly acts unaided, tastes nice, and requires no inconvenience.
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Ag “Pape
Coig
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Good
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Clarence Darrow
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Lowan
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Keokuk
Sioux City Tribune
Towa
Nebraska
South Dakota
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Richmond
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New York World
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Louisville Courier-Journal
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Montenegro
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Ruth Cameron
Borse
Joe
Wen
Theodore Tilton
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Elizabeth Cleveland
R. N. Earhart
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Valley Songsters
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Burlington
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Nicholas Repp
John Briden
Commercial Street
Illinois Central
Chitazgo
Slimmer
Dubuqne
Daily Courier
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Mali
Frank J. Cneney
Sven
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A.W. Sleason
Chenly & UL
Sandman
Ay Masa Walar
Creo Saat
Hostetter
Altho T
Eugene M. Pullen
Carpenter
Marcellus Avenue
Manasquare
N. F
aSies
Scott
Scott & Towne
Bloomfield
Pinex Co
Ft Wayne
Earl W. Jacoby
Atayette Ridg
Watertoo
Waterloo Auto & Supply Co
J. K. Joder
PHONE
Pape
Structo
Rogers
E. 5Th St
East Firrh Sr
Black Hawk Co
E. I. Dunkelberg
Black Hawk Bank
Frank T. Hartman
Fifth and Mulberry Streets
East Side Library
C. W. Bruner
Blackhawk
W. E. Patterson
Commercial Bank
Minnesota
Kings
White
Burbanks
Baldwins, Bhi
Jonathans
W. & B. Fruit CO
Black
East Ninth Street
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