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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1917
Page
2
The article discusses the end of the Belgium relief commission and its transfer to a Spanish-flag organization, noting Hoover’s groundwork and urging continued American aid. It also cites naval risks, preparedness, and the duty of German-born Americans to stay loyal amid mounting tensions.
Illinois builds permanent highways with county bonds and state aid funds, aiming for a statewide system. Iowa lags with no state program or aid, seeks to restrict county funding for bridges, risking Iowa remaining in the mud in a regional corn belt comparison. Admiral Peary and a Scientific American writer warn of war-era threats like Zeppelins and submarine raids, highlighting anxieties of the era.
A wire report claimed Gen. Carranza sent his best wishes to the Kaiser suggesting alignment with Germany if war broke out with the United States. Carranza’s foreign secretary clarified the felicitation marked the Kaiser’s January birthday, noting Wilson did likewise. The London-based account led to confusion, but officials say there was nothing improper.
Dubuque businessmen from the Commercial club Automobile club and Hawk Eye Improvement club endorse identical resolutions urging state highway commissioners through Senator Schrup Representatives Horschem and O'Donnel and Governor Harding to back a practical Dubuque county backed plan. The group cites its local experience with the commission and unity of county support to advocate retention of the commission.
The New York World notes a growing issue in military recruitment with 42 of 276 navy applicants rejected for physical unfitness and only 7 of 55 passing oath. Teeth, eyesight, hearing, and nutrition hamper suitability, prompting calls for preventive health measures and school-based dental and eye programs.
A fragment from a 1914-era humor column mixing proverbs and quips about war, supply and demand, and opinions on pacifism. The piece features brief dialogues and wry remarks attributed to everyday figures and a giraffe sighting, reflecting local newspaper wit.
A columnist muses on listening in public places and quotes Mr. Webster on eavesdropping. He recalls overheard chats about a nurse caring for pneumonia and a debate among youths on dancing, noting the curious fascination of private topics in public.
Fifty years ago in The Courier on February 14 1867 reports heavy rain and ice break up on the Cedar River raising flood fears endangering a bridge and hindering mail delivery. Notices mention Illinois Central inspection of the Dubuque and Sioux City line and suspended Cedar Falls Minnesota work, plus a Waterloo elevator sleigh ride for Miss Perry and pupils and a joke from a country schoolgirl about the word Jad. Gen Carl Schurz lecture scheduled for February 21 draws deep local interest.
Fortified notes report Tr Russell’s new sidewalk on Commercial street. River ice broke away near the dam, the river cleared, and a belated snowstorm briefly whitened walks. A city lighting bid proposes 20 dollars per lamp yearly for 50 lamps plus lanterns at five dollars and oiling at 26 dollars yearly if posts are erected. George Warner feeds 526 cattle and 500 horses north of Grundy Center, requiring 250 bushels of corn daily. Gertie Pendleton, 13, dies. Fairmount Nebraska reports warm weather speeding seed preparations. A Hardin county tree, six feet in diameter, yielded 20 cords of wood, limb first 30 feet up. Charley Monger’s revival conversion noted.
Twenty years ago on Wednesday February 17 1807 markets show prices for oats corn rye potatoes and livestock. Logan House improvements include a new conductors fan system and a donated mission lot in North addition. J C Miller urges city ownership of waterworks citing lessons from Seven Iowa towns and highway commission support. Columbus Journal notes political caucus nominations and a Des Moines marriage while ice shipments to St Joseph and steel rail price cuts occur.
Mr Fox offers to help Mr Rabbit plant a big garden and supplies corn from Mr Man. The plan backfires when Mrs Brown Hen and friends follow him to raid the garden. Rabbit suspects a trick as fox feigns generosity, leading to widespread garden mischief and trust questioned. Copyright 1917. Tomorrow's story The Old Red Wood Tree.
A Poplar Bluff Missouri letter praises Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for restoring health and enabling a woman to bear a child. The writer, Mrs Allia B. Tinmons, describes prior illness and inability to work, then health improvement and becoming a mother. The piece urges other women to seek advice from the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. for confidential help.
Miss Blanche Rose tells Chicago readers how to darken gray hair at home using bay rum glycerine Barbo Compound and water. The preparation promises a soft glossy look, reduced age appearance, and can be applied twice weekly.
An old time advertisement promises relief from catarrh by mailing for Gauss Combined Treatment. It offers 2000 free trial packages, urges prompt action, and provides a coupon to send to Gauss in Marshall Michigan for prepaid delivery of the treatment.
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