Evening Courier Classifieds and Rates Notice
The Waterloo Iowa Evening Courier page lists advertising rates and policies. It notes 1 cent per word for want ads, higher rates for longer terms, and reserves the right to reject ads. It also lists staff positions and publication details.
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Associated Press
Peete
Repydof
Bureau of Circulationa
Apt
von CG Hartman
W. Peterson
Mol
Gataide City
Postofica
Waterloo
Danule
Rd Tate
Jess
WaSheuGrow Bubbal
E. G. Dougherty
Reinbeck Makes Red Cross History in 100 Percent Enrollment
The town of Reinbeck Iowa and Black Hawk township joined the national Red Cross drive reaching a 100 percent Christmas membership. The effort began Monday led by the Reinbeck Commercial club with broad community support showing strong Americanism amid a diverse population and wartime enthusiasm.
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Reinbeck
National Red Cross
Washington
Black Hawk
Red Cross
Wet vs Dry Battle Looms in Iowa After Federal Amendment
The piece describes a forthcoming fierce wet and dry struggle across states once a federal prohibition amendment is submitted. In Iowa, the issue will rise immediately with holdover Senate members seen as dry, while campaigns for remaining seats promise sharp lines. Black Hawk and Grundy counties are noted as key areas.
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Iowa
Iowa Senate
House
Black Hawk County
Grundy
Allied peace terms and political notes form scattered 1917 snapshot
The page surveys state politics in Black Hawk County with candidates Grout McFarlane and Santee seeking reelection. It mocks Kaiser terms, discusses Allied war aims, maritime losses, and cartoonist Barnstather. It notes Christmas shopping hints and a Missouri town ban on egg toys.
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Black Hawk County
Grout
McFarlane
Santee
Missouri
Waterloo
Labor Coordination and War-Time Labor Shifts Planned
Des Moines Capital reports the Council of National Defense seeks coordinated labor services to improve distribution. J C Marshall notes shortages and surpluses in various trades and plans labor exchanges with the Labor Department. Davenport Times notes the War Department aims to move first class fighting material to Europe, with older men released for home guard duties and eventual deployment.
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Des Moines
Council of National Defense
United States
J. C. Marshall
Industrial Service Section
Council
Shipping Board
State Councils of Defense
Department of Labor
Washington
Davenport
War Department
Europe
Home Guard
France
Nelson retirement sparks praise and caution across parties
Minnesota senator Knute Nelson, after announcing retirement, draws praise for moral courage and public service from colleagues and voters while opponents warn of partisan resistance to any future bid. Editorials urge continued national effort, economy, and honest governance without demagoguery.
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Beruler
Knute Nelson
Minneapolis
Knute Nolson
Minnesota
Nelson
Lfe
Cut a Cord of Wood and Red Tape in Vermont and D.C.
The New York Sun notes the fuel administrator urging Vermonters to cut a cord of wood for heating. It contrasts with appeals to cut a mess of red tape in spots around Washington as a slogan.
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New York Sun
Vermont
Washington
Health and Happiness by Dr John B Huber
Dr Huber discusses sore throat causes from acute pharyngitis to chronic pharyngitis and the role of underlying diseases. He advises remedies including hot drinks, ice applications, local throat medicines, and lifestyle factors, plus cautions about exposure and irritants. The column includes a Q&A on Rigg's Disease and mouth health.
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Huber
John B. Huber
Morning Sunshine The Greatest Ornament Of Any Room
The writer urges valuing sunlight in homes over style, location, and modern conveniences. Personal anecdotes emphasize morning sun as a healing, cheerful feature that transforms spaces and daily life, noting a sunny room influenced a family’s happiness and even birth experiences.
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R. Street
Tony
The Sandman Story by Mrs Fla Walke
In an old attic a wooden doll and a glass bottle man share a dreary life. After a visitor frees the doll, she is taken to a gilt cabinet as a curiosity, while the bottled companion remains in the drawer dreaming of past days. A Chicago News line notes Germany’s wartime stance.
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Wooden Doll
Bottle Man
Tam
Priscilla
New Library Motes Display New Books Across Divisions
Public Library East and West showcase new titles including Barbusse Under Fire, Shaw Arms and the Man, Understood Betsy, George Mere ath, Soul of a bishop, and The New York Idea. Multiple copies and rent copies noted for several works.
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Public Library
Public Library East
Bplley
Anné
Barbusse
Barker— Voysey
Cholmondeley
Christine
Coburn
Ferher
Fanny
Fisher
Betsy
Galeworthy
Strife
Gibbs
Greene-Grim Thirteen
Wankey
Houston
Sunny Pes
Huskes
Tee
George Mereath
Ringhart—Bab
Riyes
Robertson
Caste
Shaw—Arms
the Man
Shaw
Sheldon—Romance
Welle
Soul of A Bishop
Sable Eterary Weet
Allen
Bailey
Anne
Barhusse
Barker
Voysey
Cobura
Bungy Receslver
Dickinson
Ferber
Galsworthy
Gayley
Greene
Hankey
Hyeston
Hughes
Trent
Lee
Lincoin
Qbadlah
Mitchell
New York
Peloubet
Pier—Jerry
Quick—Brown Mouse
Rinehart
Robertson Rhymes
Arms
Bheldon
Numance
Wells
Bishop
British march to Jerusalem highlights persistence
The New York World notes it has taken about 709 years since the British began the quest for Jerusalem. The piece frames the long voyage as evidence of perseverance and determination in grand historical aims.
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New York World
Jerusalem
No Cause for Worry Says Packers on Meatless Days
In Loulaville, the Courier Journal reports residents dismiss concerns about meatless days, noting packers have repeatedly stated no cause for alarm and that such days are common topics of discussion without impacting daily life.
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Loulaville Courier-Journal
Look Yourself Over Carefully Hood’s Saraaparilla Advert
An old time medical pitch urging readers to evaluate their health and consider Hood’s Saraaparilla Pepticon and Hood’s Pills as a remedy. The ad promises removal of tiredness pallor anemia waning strength backaches kidney trouble constipation and rheumatism and claims many need the trio for better health. Some readers may only need one product.
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Hood
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