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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1917
Page
2
The piece discusses American resolve and duty as World War I looms. It cites President guidance on peace, urges mobilization of forces, and calls for timely naval buildup, training, and readiness while warning against panic. It recalls historic courage and urges steadfast preparation without alarmism.
A reader discusses whether a husband who constantly says I love you but acts selfishly is better than one who is good and reliable yet never expresses love. The writer suggests love must be proven by deeds and notes some women may prefer affectionate words despite flaws. Most would choose some blend of both qualities, though extreme selfishness or betrayal remain unacceptable.
The article asserts President Wilson's decision to break relations with Germany as essential for U S honor and safety. It casts his speech as a historic, universal appeal to Americans and the civilized world, arguing war may be necessary for noble aims and the defense of humanity. It praises unity, condemns pacifism, and emphasizes duty to country and world order.
Springfield business leaders note temperance sentiment grows from economic factors and labor concerns. William J. Bryan urges Democratic followers to embrace a dry platform, signaling a shift in national politics. Hoover leads Belgium relief. Americans urged to increase aid amid war strain and perceived national decay.
Iowa editors debate temperance, citing Seattle’s dry vote, enforcement warns of lax officials, with city leaders facing liquor law violations. Mentions of Wilam Gill, Charles Beckingham, and Robert Hodge. Gazette notes matrimony prep annex, while Journal comments on presidents serving six-year terms.
Princess Neilo refuses a rushed marriage and, in peril, accepts a magical pebble from a talking toad. She is transformed into a lion at the ball after swallowing the pebble to escape an unwanted husband, leaving guests fleeing in fear. Tomorrow's Story The Princess.
A passage discusses a milk and egg storage leak from Chicago toward New York, noting higher fresh egg prices in the east than the west and suggesting a leak would disrupt warehousing speculation. It also comments on shifting American amusements from frontier life to moving pictures and office work.
The New York Times quotes Elihu Root urging men to serve with practical devotion rather than words. The war exposed complacency, revealing flaws in liberty rhetoric and a focus on personal gain over national duty as the nation confronts its own faults.
A 1920s advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as a harmless candy tasting remedy that digests food in five minutes. It claims relief from sour stomach, indigestion, gas, heartburn, and nausea with no need for laxatives, urging readers to ask their pharmacist to show the formula on the box.
A discourse warns that certain groups wield growing power to shape public opinion and influence national legislation. It cautions they are not rooted in the national character and urges decisive action to prevent their expansion, stressing the need for men of action now.
British steamship agents consider printing sailing schedules to keep secret the itineraries of their vessels, following the practice of railroads. The move aims to shield voyages from competitors and the public, mirroring rail timetable transparency while preserving operational secrecy.
In Council Bluffs, the Nonpareil notes that the quest for dollar wheat keeps oscillating. Sometimes the producer drives the demand, other times the consumer dictates the market, reflecting competing pressures in prices and supply.
Dr Nolmes, noted skin expert, endorses a soothing eczema treatment called DDp Prescription. The product combines oil of wintergreen thymos and other ingredients, claimed to penetrate pores for instant itch relief and to heal inflamed tissue. Wangler Bros. advertises as local agents offering more details.
Sioux City Tribune notes upcoming season with plans for green bugs misquitos chautauquas and weekly fishing parties six months ahead.
An advertisement touts internal baths called the J. B. L Cascade claiming to cleanse the lower intestine and boost vitality. It asserts most illnesses stem from intestinal waste and promotes avoiding drugs, offering free literature from Hansen & Hansen in Waterloo.
An ad claims GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules restore strength and appetite for those weakened by overwork or illness. It promises relief from uric acid issues, kidney and bladder problems, and stomach derangements, urging immediate use with a money back guarantee.
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