War era woes and public notices in Waterloo papers
A 1933 Waterloo Evening Courier page reflects wartime strain and public notices with scattered garbled text and a legal notice disclaimer. It notes February 1 1933, mentions Associated Press republication rights, and includes advertising policy details and staff attributions.
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Waterloo Evening Courter
Waterloo Evening Courier
Daily Remirter
Associated Press
Repub Mcntion
Ember Aw
John G Harman
A.W. Peterson
Sec
Treu
Tait
Post Office
Waterloo
Washington
Museey Ride
G. Dougherty
Labor voices vow united war support at Notting ham conference
The Notting ham conference hears the British Labor party representing 2.5 million union members affirm unwavering support for the war as the path to a democratic peace. President Purdy and leaders echo Wilson and Lloyd George, insisting pacifists and German peace terms cannot deter the fight.
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New York World
Nottingham
Labor Party
Great Britain
Wilson
Lloyd George
Frank Purdy
Germany
Lloyd Urge
France
French Socialista
Dent Wilson
The Fisherman’s Lament of a Fading Seaman
An old sailor laments aging and uselessness while recalling sea life, mates, raids of storms, and lost wives and lovers. He recalls learning, hardships, and the pride of work, contrasting memory with present weakness. The piece evokes wistful sorrow for youth, toil, and vanished camaraderie at sea.
Health Notes on Mouth Hygiene and Disease Prevention
A health columnist outlines mouth related diseases, from common children’s ailments to cancers of the lip and tongue. Emphasizes causes, hygiene, and prevention, advocating brushing, mouthwash, and clean habits from infancy.
German Strikes Threaten Kaiser's War Efforts
A cautious wartime outlook notes disturbances in Austria and Germany amid bread shortages and protests. It weighs possible German civil unrest against the military’s grip, predicting disruptions may fade, while Britain’s costly year of fighting yields limited territorial gains but signals heavy losses and strategic wear on the enemy.
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Flusaia
Wavy
Germany
Russia
Berlin
Kutalose
Turkey
Galicie
Austria
Brest
Potsdam
Longen
Britain
Great Britain
France
Freece
Flanders
Jg Earvier
England
Daily Mail
Northrlife
Layat Fraser
Weil
Utah
The Press Aids War Effort Amid Hard Times
The newspaper industry faces many closures and consolidations yet remains steadfast in rallying the public for war. Editors urge sacrifice and thrift, praise farmers and citizens, and argue Congress strains the press while praising its vital role in preparedness and information.
Fort Madison residents stranded on train story unfolds
Three Fort Madison residents W I Jew ister W A Sheaffer and George B Stewart left Fort Madison Friday for Chicago but were snowbound for two days and two nights in a train drawing room. Readers in Washington recount the ordeal as life in a confined car with limited food and space, while political jabs about prohibition and distribution schemes appear alongside.
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Mabel
Fort Madison
W. i. Jewister
W. A. Sheaffer
George B. Stewart
Chicago
Washington Democrat
Tao
Washington
Democrat
Uniform for Women in Side Talks Stirs Debate
In a Side Talks column, the writer urges adopting a serge dress as a universal female uniform. They argue fashion has pushed toward practicality, suggesting standardized garment types rather than fixed colors or styles, enabling women to transition from business to social occasions with a simple outfit.
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Wilhl
George
What Enemy's Press Is Saying New German League
The London Times reports on the near People’s League for Freedom and Fatherland, a counter to Tirpitz and revived Prussian leagues. It seeks unity under liberal labels, promises a strong free empire, calls for united forces, domestic reform, a liberal state build, and a clear foreign policy promoting peace and market access.
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New German League
London Times
Altho
People’s League For Freedom and Fatherland
Frankfurter Zeitung
The Little Black Hen and Her Chalked China Egg
The Little Black Hen dreams big about laying an egg. She finds a white egg she believes is china. It proves hollow, while a hidden nest of real eggs yields ten chicks that belong to her in the end.
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China
Brown Hen
Mrs. Red Iten
Little Black Flea
Little Black Hen
Jogg
Pehina
Brad
Hampton Hill
Peter
England
Henry Ford and the American Farmer in War Time
Henry Ford, a declared pacifist turned wartime ally, offers his vast factory to run for the duration of World War I at his own expense. He ships blueprints and drawings to assist England in manufacturing tractors, asserting the duty of citizens to repay government support. The piece highlights government aid to farmers and Ford’s call for Americans to aid the war effort.
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Henry Ford
United States
England
Liberty
Mammoth Cave
Niagara Falls
Avery American
Big Man for Big Job
New York World reports ward R Stettinius was appointed to a major post as surveyor general of army purchases. The piece credits his high order ability and experience and argues such an agency would emerge even without congressional demand for a muni tions minister or war cabinet.
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New York World
Geveral
Ward R Stettinius
Congress
Hood's Sarsaparilla and Peptiron Health Claim
Advertises Hood's Sarsaparilla with Peptiron as a blood and nerve tonic. Claims purer blood stronger nerves and improved overall health. Presents the combination as economical and beneficial with Hood's Pills as a laxative to be used concurrently.
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Hood
NAN'S LETTER HOME My Ear Sts
An anxious wartime diary entry notes social shifts among the rich in London and countryside, meals shaped by shortages, charity, and acts of kindness. The writer witnesses convalescent soldiers at the Star and Garter, recalls shows of generosity, and describes family life under rationing, with vivid scenes from Kew, Richmond, and Hampton Court.
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South Kensington
Whistler
Mr. Leyland
Italy
Kew
Richmond
Richmond Park
Star and Garter
Edward VII
Prince of Wales
Great London
Why Stay Fat as You Can Reduce Marmola Tablet Ad
An advertisement claims Marmola Prescription Tableta safely reduces weight without dieting or exercise. It promises loss of two to four pounds weekly, notes inexpensive price, and offers mail order from Marmol Co. Detroit Michigan with a Tic price at druggists.
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Marmol Co
Woodward Ave
Detroit
Mich
One Prize Claim Check Promises Backing for Graders
A note outlines a claim check offering a backer up to 75 cents for Math Graders with postage and handling within 300 miles. The offer references cdc fox and a distance threshold of ten cents for greater distances.
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Cdc
Fox
MATL
Addi Zor Pontager
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