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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1918
Page
2
A long medical letter discusses melancholia and mental disease, describing symptoms such as low mood, gloom, hallucinations, fear, and appetite loss. It stresses nutrition, nursing, sanitation, and treatment in sanatoriums, warning about poor facilities and urging humane, science-based care. The piece also touches on public views, medical authority, and calls for reform in health administration.
Sergt F M Kessey returns home on furlough from Vancouver barracks while Orrin Bouck enjoys a brief furlough. Paul Ewing limited to home by illness. Miss Florence Highberger home from Camp Dodge for holidays. Funeral services for Patrick Murphy at Sacred Heart church followed by Calvary burial. Maurice Van Metre visiting from Sioux City. Jacob Teisinger recent Waterloo move noted. Optimistic Democrat humor and local health notes intermingle with holiday greetings from residents and brief hospital statuses.
The Red Cross Christmas drive in Waterloo industrial plants nears completion with most plants achieving 100 percent membership. Directors Mrs. J B Ridenour and Mrs. Floyd Chamberlain report wide participation across firms including Hawkeye Oil, Waterloo Gasoline Engine, Chamberlain Machine, Swift Co and many others totaling over 135 firms united in the campaign.
A fire at the Jacob Teisinger residence near 406 Florence Street, caused by a hot air furnace, damaged a partition and minor other areas. Advertisement for Bronson Insurance Agency appears. data include Dec 13 1888 notice to Miss McNally of Boone County.
Warren Buttke died at his farm near Westport South Dakota yesterday noon from pneumonia following influenza. He was 25, born in Black Hawk county. He leaves a widow an infant son and his mother Mrs F A Buttke of Westport. The family had planned a Waterloo visit.
In a reflective essay the author argues that relentless self drive harms both the doer and others. A woman learns to treat herself with more sympathy after months of enforced rest, noting that no one belongs wholly to oneself and self kindness prevents burnout and misfortune for those linked to us.
An attic scene among old toys reveals a tale of fear and aging toys facing the loss of playmates. Teddy Bear recounts that children have grown up and left for Grown-Up Land, inspiring reflection on memory, loyalty, and a place still to call home.
Iowa editors praise President Wilson in France, noting officials greet him, and Appius has supported his leadership. The piece asserts Wilson maintains high war aims while keeping allied nations practical and focused on the national cause.
Horace Boies celebrated near his ninety first birthday recalls a life in public service. The Iowa governor declined cabinet posts, inspired by farm life, and exemplified how true greatness lies beyond office. The piece cites Cummins remarks on destiny, the value of rural roots, and prominent figures like Washington Lincoln Grant and McKinley to illustrate the ideal balance of public achievement and humble living.
Davenport authorities report Mrs. John A. Klinger died last night from a gunshot inflicted by her husband at their home on Saturday. Klinger then died by his own hand. The coroner will hold an inquest today.
Frances B Hosford died at Presbyterian hospital after influenza developing into pneumonia at 11:40 p m She lived at 107 Leonard street born near Franklinville PA April 23 1893 married to Al C Hosford 1911 with one son aged 7 She survived by her mother sister and grandfather Funeral 2 pm Tuesday at O Keefe and Towne chapel Rev Kesford will conduct Burial Elmwood Claude V Bodell former Waterloo resident died Sunday in Salt Lake City of pneumonia at age 48 He worked at the local post office then tea and coffee business later dispatcher for the street railway in Salt Lake City Surviving are widow mother Mrs R W Bodell two brothers Charles M Salt Lake City Robert W Cedar Rapids three sisters Mrs D R Green Mrs J T Buechele and Mrs G Stubbs all of Watering Burial arrangements not listed.
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