This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 8 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1919
Page
2
The piece surveys Seattle strikes, Willys-Overland profit sharing plans, France and the society of nations, life insurance strains from influenza, and political notes including Newberry’s Michigan Senate seat. It mixes industry labor, war economy, and international policy with local commentary.
A compilation from Iowa papers notes proposals to raise the dog tax in Witneshirk county, a bill requiring car buyers to receive a full transcript bill of sale like real estate abstracts, and commentary on land values future profits. Other items mock social and political issues and reference anticipated shifts in Congress and pacifism.
Medical column emphasizes injecting antitoxin within the first twelve hours of diphtheria onset and even on the second day to reduce fever, throat swelling, and complications. It warns that antitoxin cures only diphtheria, and delays can be fatal. prompt use improves outcomes.
A columnist recalls a small town and a young man once deemed delicate by his aunt who enters military camp life. The piece notes gentleness fade, replaced by confidence and strength, a lasting tribute to wartime training. The narrator hopes others see this living tribute to the camp system.
Madam Duck warns Billy not to swim the big pond but Dick convinces him. They race each other and are chased by Mr Fox and Madam Fox. The farmer and dog rescue the two ducks, who limp home as warned youngsters watch and learn to mind mothers.
Wallace of Wallace's Farms warns that government subsidized shipping and new transatlantic competition could erode Iowa farm profits, as South American grain and meats undercut U.S. prices despite cheaper transport. He contrasts Rome and modern trade, urging farmers to stay profitable amid global markets. Major General Wood advocates universal national service training in camps for democracy, health, and skill building. The note questions the claim's accuracy and requests correction or deposition details from the Westchester Supreme Court. It also reports that 13,250 of 32,278 students in the territory's white schools are Japanese.
An attorney’s paper in the George S. Carter v Sarah Jane Eberspacher case in White Plains cites Nathaniel and John W. Lawrence appearing via Joseph W. Middlebrook, now deceased. Middlebrook, of Dobbs Ferry, questions accuracy of human statements and later notes prior claims may differ from his knowledge.
A reader asks Can I Be Cured and urges hope for relief from kidney and bladder troubles. The piece stresses early signs, kidney overload, and natural healing with Haerlem Oil Capsules marketed as giving quick relief. It promotes GOLD MEDAL Haerlem Oil Capsules in three sizes with a money back guarantee if no help.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.