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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1919
Page
2
The piece explains the 1919 revenue bill raising about six billion dollars, with three quarters from incomes and excess profits. It details exemptions, rates, and filing deadlines, noting four installment taxes and implications for single and married taxpayers, plus a discussion on labor, farmers, and class definitions.
A reader describes a 12 month old infant waking three hours nightly and frightening episodes after sleep. Dr Currier explains possible causes including adenoids, bronchitis, anxiety, and potential progression to epilepsy, while noting nightmare links to physical conditions and that answers may be published or provided if a stamped self-addressed envelope is sent.
A speaker recalls a tale of new homeowners and the single praise that followed a room reveal. The piece reflects on genuine appreciation, the strain of constantly admiring others prosperity, and the cultivation of balanced courtesy. It argues praise should be sincere and discerning rather than excessive.
The king refuses to wed until finding a cleverer woman and a quest leads to Princess Alleto. The crown vanishes, misdirection follows, and Alleto tests the king by the crown fit. She returns it only to the suited suitor, then accepts his vow to love and serve as her queen.
A Cedar Rapids Republican piece lauds a northwest wind as a true Iowa tonic. It argues the wind will aid farmers by saving coal and feed, amid wartime strain, and predicts better crops and calmer times next summer.
London February 13 British delegates at the peace conference have been instructed to demand an indemnity covering the cost of the war and damage done. Andrew Bonar Law said in the house of commons a commission is studying the amount to be claimed and how it will be guaranteed and enforced.
Hamburg Germany remains under siege as authorities demand surrender of arms. Gustave Noske in Berlin instructed Hamburg soldiers council to restore order. patrols act against resisters while the city is placed under military measure.
A Buffalo express northbound on the Allegheny valley division of the Pennsylvania railroad wrecked at St George twenty miles south of Franklin Pennsylvania. Early reports cited an over embankment with one car leaving rails and three passengers injured per the conductor.
Ice is being shipped to the Illinois Central storage house from Sta eyville Iowa. Four trains with about 200 cars are delivering ice for storage. The Illinois Central ice house expanded this winter to a 15 000 ton capacity. Harvesting is by Crystal Ice and Fuel Company.
Park bank in Pittsburgh pauses operations after cashier J F Swartz is charged with embezzling 250000 dollars. State bank examiner P G Camerson named receiver as hundreds of depositors gather. bank deposits stood at 2205859 on January 1. No disorder reported as crowd remains steady at doors.
Chicago February 13 The corn market rose sharply with gains of eight cents or more in many cases after Paris news. Heavy trading and investor nerves over diplomatic moves plus weak domestic crops pushed prices to the day’s highs with May around 1.22 to 1.23 and July near 1.19 to 1.20.
Washington D C February thirteenth 1918 Maj Gen Enoch H Crowder judge advocate general of the army was nominated by President Wilson to serve another four year term as major general from October sixteenth 1917 with the new term beginning February fifteenth 1919
Chicago February 13 Former ambassador Henry Morgenthau warned that another Wilhelm Hohenzollern could emerge within ten years if world powers fail to curb greed for riches and power. He supported the League of Nations and said the United States must finance the world to combat Bolshevism.
Farmers institute of Johnson county urges state level reforms to protect quail on farms. They argue current town laws fail to shield birds, calling for shelter, food, predator controls, and penalties for shooting farmers’ game. They compare to other nations and warn of rising wildlife needs.
Persuasive ad copy extols Cascarets as a tasty, harmless laxative for children and mentions Castor oil as the prior remedy. It claims Cascarets soothe the liver and bowels during bilious, constipated, feverish or sick states and market the product as delightful and cheap.
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