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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1917
Page
2
The Waterloo Courier and Reporter surveys national Prohibition effects, arguing a mixed verdict. It cites fewer police hearings and healthier youth, yet notes continued liquor use via express firms and bootlegging. A measured middle course is praised as prudent amid looming wartime tensions.
The piece discusses party circles on ballots, partisan voting habits, and calls for simple voting processes. It notes Democrats oppose changes, independent voters scratch tickets regardless of circles, and urges visible party colors to guide strict partisans. Also mentions universal military training supporters, rising living costs, and high toothpick prices amid wartime discourse.
Iowa editors argue the state finances need a half mill tax to restore balance, urging passage of the Weaver bill to certify tax amounts in dollars rather than mills. They warn against debt and overtaxation while urging focus on county city and school funding. They note literacy is not the sole barrier to immigration and caution against welcoming anarchistic educated immigrants. The Winterset paper amusingly notes daily chores and storage of potatoes.
The piece argues against claims of American unpreparedness in 1914 1915 framing the U S as resource rich with manpower and material strength. It cites population 71 million and 5 million eligible men, calls for stronger military readiness, and critiques political stances on civil service postmasters while urging national mobilization and civilian service.
A garbled column of jokes and social vignettes contrasts peacemaking with vanity and domestic life. It recalls a bygone era where a stall boy, a housekeeper, Caesar, and fashion in bedclothes reveal humorous views on sex, work, and family roles.
A reader notes a woman lecturer’s home decor rules favoring plain walls and washable slipcovers, while opposing high lights and clutter. The columnist argues low, concentrated lighting creates a homelike feel, citing streetside glimpses of rooms with chandelier glare versus warm fires and table lamps.
A fairy tale recounts Prince Hal, the weak brother who sacrifices himself to free his five strong brothers from robbers. Hal earns the robbers' change of heart, guides them to reform, and ultimately becomes king, proving strength of mind surpasses mere physical power. The story ends with a moral about leadership and virtue.
Advert reads that Pape’s Diapepsin neutralizes stomach acidity in five minutes. It claims rapid relief from dyspepsia symptoms including gas and sour food sensations. The ad touts fifty cent large cases at drug stores and urges keeping stomach acids Deudatized for better digestion.
A Perry area bachelor farmer with 160 acres was arrested for neglecting his horses. Critics say the case tests personal liberty versus welfare as several animals died during a recent cold storm. A local vet and humane society agent led the arrest, while the man vows to fight for his liberty to manage his stock as he pleases.
The Washington Democrat reports a quiet wedding at Mt Pleasant last week as summarized by the Free Press. The item emphasizes the social value of restrained celebrations and avoids any sensational details about the ceremony or guests.
Lowell Massachusetts woman describes three years of nervous distress and relief after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The ad lists symptoms such as headaches suffocation hot flashes backaches and dizziness and invites readers to seek confidential advice from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Massachusetts.
An old advertisement touts Trex as a remedy for rheumatic pains and constipation. It claims rapid relief by draining the system, opening liver and bowels, curing headaches and dizziness, with a 25 cent price in Beards town Illinois and through EL B. Denton & Co.
An advertisement extols GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules as the daily cure for backache. It touts a Dutch heritage since 1696, urges consumers to buy authentic GOLD MEDAL, and warns against imitations. Pack sizes 25c 50c and 1.00 with money back guarantee.
A Washington Star fragment asserts the government claims ownership of all assets and that individuals must pay all taxes themselves, implying a critique of fiscal policy and state power. The snippet highlights tension over taxation and government reach without full context or names.
Bellefontaine Ohio Mrs J F Lamborn reports Vinci tonic gave her strength energy and vigor after other efforts failed she can perform housework with pleasure Vinci tonic contains beef cod liver depots iron and manganese teptonates and glycerophosphates advertised by Wangler Bros Co Druggists and C J Miller Waterloo Iowa towns carrying the product
Dandruff can be dissolved with Mauld arvon applied at night to moisten the scalp. After four ounces used nightly, dandruff signs and itching may disappear by morning. A few more applications aim to destroy all traces. Liquid arvon is sold in drug stores, is inexpensive, and claimed to work reliably.
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