Enemies Cluster and German War Prospects Discussed
The piece reviews German prospects in World War I with Hindenburg’s predicted blows and a looming submarine threat. It notes Allied strength growth, labor unrest in Germany, and food and economic pressures, suggesting morale may be steadied for another year amid war weariness. It also critiques U.S. war costs, shipbuilding delays, and the need for more ships to sustain transport to front lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo Evening Courier
Nenber
Associated Press
Bureau_o
HL Hartman
Hartman
A.W. Peterson
Sec
Treas
Mer
DALLY
Mats
Washington Bureau
Munsey
Munsey Bldg
G. Dougherty
Nindenburg
France
England
America
Taarran
Paris
Hindenburg
Aspira
Germany
KipdendSurg
Shipping Board
Springfeld Republican
Ansere
Roses and War Prayers Amid Hard Times
Reading fragments from a wartime column, the writer notes U. S. draft statistics showing high accept rates in South Dakota and other states, praises prairie resilience, and urges balance between practical needs and beauty. The piece muses on roses, bread, and morale, weaving in editorials about rationing, marriage, and wartime policy with parries at Kaiser and Paris.
Right Ide ity Farmers Winter Farm Study Plan
Iowa editors recounts a farm education scheme where a farmer invites a youth to spend winter on the farm learning fundamentals of farming and business. The plan includes summer work and future instruction, framed as a practical solution amid harsh winters and old-timer reminiscences from Webster City and Davenport papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ovat
Webster City
Eanevon
Public Opinion Roundup on War and Liberty Debates
A compendium of editorial perspectives from Minneapolis Journal Indianapolis News Springfeld Republican Chicago News and other papers critiques on self determination, liberty under despotism, conscription training for youths, and wartime policy. Notable voices include von Kuhlmann, the Minneapolis Journal, and General Hindenburg-era commentary. It surveys German positions, American reflections on liberty, and calls for prepared citizen soldiers.
Sleep as the universal healer in a health column
An advisory piece argues sleep outranks food for health, detailing how sleep restores heart rate, breathing, blood flow, and digestion. It cites infants, children, and adults needing eight hours nightly, with naps in old age, and warns against late suppers and overstimulation.
Side Talks on Knitting for Soldiers and Manly Poses
A reader argues that knitting for soldiers is a brave public-spirited act, praising women and men who knit in public and during lectures. She praises college students and a man hosting boy scouts who knit, while criticizing a man who knits only to please his wealthy wife and his own ego.
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Blegseil
Woodchuck
Faust
Natura
Rockies
Kaiser Woul
Mano
Berlin
AS BAKETTAS IT. Kansas City 'Vimes.
Kansas City dispatch reports the War Department has not yet issued explicit actions to prevent potential renetitingy. officials indicate no immediate measures have been taken in response to the developing situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Vimes
War Department
Black Tom the Fearsome Neighborhood Cat
A tale of Black Tom the large, bold cat who terrifies neighbors. Cats plan to handle him by trick, not force, arranging for a circus cat to confront him. Black Tom later flees to the circus grounds in fear, avoiding confrontation with the supposed rival.
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Black Tom
Iley
Whip
Tig Black Tom
Old Cray Tabby
Niles
Tie
Black Ton
Meeks
Nishi
Big Black Tom
Rack Ton
Willy
Old Boy
Thomas
What Enemy Press Is Saying Boasts Of Submarine War Tactics
The Munich Neueste Nachrichten publishes Capt Brueninghaus speech detailing British anti submarine measures. He notes convoy expansion, use of aircraft and destroyers, and a mix of mines and nets. He argues convoy reduces enemy tonnage and aircraft claims exaggerate bomb effectiveness while mines and nets are bypassed with routes and detection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muencher Neueste Nachrichten
Brueninghaus
Hrueninghaus
Shoes, profits and price rises spark Congress probe
The piece discusses a two‑year pattern of leather control by a trust, rising shoe prices, and a federal trade commission report. It notes leather profit surges in 1915 and 1916, a large consumer burden, and anticipation of congressional action, with brief asides on fashion and fuel prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JGH Shoes
Cappers
Congress
Federal Trades Commission
Uncle Sam
Hair Tinting All the Rage
Hair tinting grows popular with Brownatore and Brownatone promising safe easy use. Apply with comb or brush in moments to fix faded or streaked hair and brow color from light gold to black. Sold by druggists and stores. order from Kenton Past Macai Co Covington Kentucky. avoid substitutes and ensure guaranteed results.
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Semple Amd
Brownatone
Lemles Ding
Ise
Fiie
Kenton Pastmacai Co
Coppin
Covington
Greseer
Pinex Co
Wayne, Ind
Feeding to Make: Small Flocks Lay and Poultry Care
A dry mash in the henhouse with free access helps ensure hens receive adequate feed. For beginners, work with a successful poultryman or in a large plant to learn efficiently. Manage mash access by limiting periods to prevent overfat hens. ensure fresh air, dryness, sunlight, and ample space, plus outdoor running area.
World war era tone on Russia and Germany stance
The New York World notes Trotzky favors Russia opposing Britain France and the US over prolonging the war against German autocracy. The Philadelphia Public Ledger reports Count von Hertling resenting the claim Germany bears all crimes, while conceding unknown German ingenuity and efficiency.
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New York World
Trotzky
Russia
Great Britain
France
United States
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Count von Hertling
Germany
Ulypto Ointment advertised for multiple pains and throat relief
An advertising pitch touts Ulypto Ointment as a non irritant pain salve with eucalyptus extracts for sore muscles joints and congestion plus Ulypto Cough Drops to ease throat tickle hoarseness and cough. Sold at drug stores for 25c a jar and 5c direct from MacMillan Chemical Co. Fails City Nebraska. Local Waterloo retailers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacMillan Chemical Co
Fails City
Nebr
Clgar
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Advertisement Legal Claim
Oath sworn in Toledo Ohio December 6 1688 by Frank J Cheney senior partner of FV Cheney Co promising one hundred dollars for every case of catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Medicine. Notice states product works internally through the blood and mucous surfaces and directs readers to send for testimonials. Sold by all druggists.
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State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
FV Cheney & Co
Seles
Hall
J. Cheney
A. D
A. W. Gleason
Sealy Notary
F. J. Cheney & CO
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Borrom
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Eematic Condions On the Prairies
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Udi
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Alsace- Lorraine
German Empire
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Spain
Charleston News and Courier
Baker's
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Wiliam JT. Bryan
Senate
Andrew EF. Currie
the Restorer
Flurrier
John B. Huber
Currier
Andrew J. Currier
Courier
A. M
M. D
Gaenos
Bakettas
Old Gray Tabby
Isis
Fabby
Herkuse
White Cat
Ny Rhiltrene
Manchester Fres
Scheidemann
Brother
Waterloo
Amoare Drug Co
Henderson Prins Co
Sehuneman Orose Co
Watgler Bros Co
C. L. McDermott and Hansen
Hans
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