Public Textbooks In Public Schools Debate Rages In Waterloo Meeting
The Iowa free textbook bill advocate A. W. McFarlane urged public schools to adopt free books citing cost saved for families and mobility across districts. He cited successes in Sioux City Council Bluffs Ottumwa Cedar Rapids and Clinton and argued libraries prove germs not a risk.
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Iowa
Sioux City
Biniff
Ottumwa
Cedar Rapids
Clinton
Waterloo
McFarlane
Pennsylvania
M. L. Tate
Christ Episcopal Church
Union
S. D. Mitchell
France
Heavy List of Tuscania Caused the Loss of Life
An Irish port report details the Tuscania torpedo hit causing a heavy list to starboard. Lifeboats were mislaunched as the ship capsized and men clung to rails or jumped overboard while wearing life belts amid the chaotic retreat.
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Dreds
Tuscania
G. K. Lynas
Burt
Gets-It corn remover promises painless relief
Get-It touted as the painless corn remover that stops cutting and bleeding. Advertised with claims of quick action by touching the corn with two drops, it allegedly leaves feet smooth enough for dancing. Sold by druggists for about a quarter, and by E. Lawrence & Co. Chicago, with Waterloo listings and endorsements from several local drug firms.
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E. Lawrence & Co
Chicago
Waterloo
Wangler Bros
H. W. Taggart
C. J. Miller
Hansen & Hansen, Tharns Drug Co
Henderson Drug Co
Slewers Drug Co
Washington Township Completes Stamp Sale Report
Washington Township becomes first in the county to publish a detailed war savings stamp report. Chairman Jo E Rundles notes 165 purchasers and sales totaling $4,686.66. In Poynor Township, chairman Jacob Shares reports $15,000 pledged and sold across two school districts to county chairman Leo Paulger.
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Washington Township
E. Rundles
Jacob Shares
Poynor Township
Leo Paulger
Plainfield Man Compares Egg Records Across Breeds
Plainfield resident Harry Cross writes to the Courier and Reporter comparing his Buff Orpingtons with J. C. Rainbow’s Rhode Island Reds. He shares January 1917 and 1918 egg counts per hen, notes weather impacted pullet growth, and argues for four strong breeds and better poultry care.
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Harry Cross
Plainfield
Csr
The
Courier and Reporter
J. C. Rainbow
Rhode Island
Rainbow
Flere
S.cberrr
Pape's Diapepsin Promises Quick Stomach Relief
Advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as the fastest surest relief for dyspepsia indigestion and gas. Claims it neutralizes acidity in five minutes and makes meals enjoyable, urging readers to buy a fifty cent case from any drug store as a scientific harmless pleasant stomach remedy.
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Pape
Granite firm exhibits vast Midwest memorials
The company reports orders totaling thousands of dollars for work across Iowa and neighboring states. It notes a doubled capacity versus prior years and highlights the strongest display of worldwide granites west of Chicago, reflecting its financial strength and expansive product range.
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Iowa
Chicago
Waterloo Fans Flock to Des Moines Wrestling Show
Waterloo and vicinity sent a large delegation to Des Moines for the Earl Caddock versus Wladek Zbyszko wrestling match tonight. The crowd filled the early train and an extra coach could not ease the load. Betting runs even money with Caddock favored by many. no time limit noted on bets.
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Waterloo
Des Moines
Earl Caddock
Wladek Zbyszko
Chicago Treat Western Railroad
Dubuque
Middle West
Caddock
Hmit
Illness Among Lombard Officer Ties to Overseas List
Ottawa dispatch notes Arnold of Lombard is listed as ill in today’s Canadian overseas casualty list. The text also muses on how autumn leaf shedding and citrus fruit drop may stem from physiological breath, soil moisture, and low soil temperature affecting absorption.
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Ottawa
Ont
Arnold of Lombard
Lil
Striking Carmen at St. Louis Return Union Recognized
A five day strike by 4000 motormen and conductors of United Railways ended after a five hour conference. The parties released a statement saying an amicable settlement was reached and that the company would recognize the union. Specific terms were not announced.
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Carmen
St. Louis
St. Loui
United Railways
Miny
Eddy
Althea
Tie Pripeipals
Warrick FL Gil
Union Company Adopts Closed Shop Provision After Talks
The agreement involves a closed shop with the union and company, with wages hours and working conditions to be set in future conferences. The text notes that the question will be determined in later discussions between the parties.
Hen at Cedar Heights Sends Brood to Hatchery
Fo Hotman of Cedar Heights owned a hen that laid 165 eggs for incubation. The brood hatched 74 chicks but two perished and two were killed when stepped on by the mother. Mr Hoffman hopes the hen will rear a normal brood next season.
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Hotman
Cedar Heights
Oregon Apples for Red Cross Benefit Auction
Hood River Oregon apples donated by George W Platt will be auctioned tomorrow at noon for Red Cross aid at the corner of Sycamore and Fourth Street East. The fruit, supplied by Bartles-Sweeney Oil company, is on display in the windows of James Black and Paul Davis dry goods.
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Hood River
Ore
The
Red Cross
Ner
Sycamore
Fourth Street
George W. Platt
Bartles-Sweney Ol! Company
James Black
Paul Davis
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Ian Harched Brood
Jan.el
Fletcher
Oregon
the Fox Shoe Store
Sycamore Street
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Pond
Rex
Miss Bright
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