The Larger Patriotism by Dr Eilig McCollum Joyce
This essay argues for a higher patriotism beyond “my country right or wrong.” It denounces divisive nationalism that harms others, urges valuing quiet civic duties, and cites Jesus and the Good Samaritan to advocate universal fairness. A world-embracing patriotism grounded in justice and neighborliness is urged as the goal.
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Eilig McCollum Joyce
Iit
Hare
Madame Ituland
Pila H
Europe
Jesus
Waterloos Daily Courier ads and publication details
The Waterloo Evening Courier and Reporter issue from February 2 1918 lists publication details. It notes association memberships and circulation plans with mentions of pricing structures and advertising rates. It includes offices in New York Philadelphia and Chicago and local carrier rates per week.
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Waterloo Evening Courier
Waterloo Reporter
Associated Prear
Audit Bureau of Circulations
W. H. Martman Company
West Fork Avenue
John C. Hammeh
AW. Peterson
Sec'y-Treas
Vial
Waterloo
New York
Philadelphia
Chicago
Hasbrook Story & Brooks
Wheat supply outlook from Washington warns of large surplus
The Agriculture Department estimates for 1974 show wheat production at 93,000,000 bushels with a substantial carryover from 1914 and total domestic demand around 610,000,000 bushels. Despite a large surplus, prices rise to 1.60, with previous year levels at 0.96, amid claims of strong export demand and questions about distribution and pricing.
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Hroge
Normel
Department of Agriculture
Washington
Waterloo
Straighten Out City Manager Powers Debate
A discussion clarifies how city manager systems separate policy from administration. Voters should distinguish elected commissioners from managers chosen for expertise, noting recall options exist for commissioners. The piece argues managers bring efficiency akin to private business, with responsibility ultimately resting with the people.
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Meangger
Eily Quaniger
Bermuen Palley
Wat Beard
Harry
Parlng
Anan
Essary
Charity and politics mix in a fragmented national debate
The essay critiques charity as a cure for social injustice while highlighting Belgium Poland and war relief as examples. It notes a push for women's suffrage framing political reform as salvation, cites Washington officials and Congressmen, and ends by mocking a proposal to honor the James brothers with a national holiday.
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Belgium
Hitle Kingdom
Poland
Willo
James Brothers
Infant death rates rise with poverty in Johnstown study
The Children’s Bureau report on infant mortality in Johnstown Pa shows deaths 271 per 1000 in the worst wards, 258 per 1000 where fathers earn under ten dollars weekly, and 84 per 1000 for families with higher earnings. Breastfeeding three months reduces under one year mortality to 40.6 per 1000 versus 165.8 with artificial feeds. Water access and heavy labor correlate with higher infant death. further sites include Manchester Brackton Mass and Saginaw Mich.
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Children’s Bureau
Department of Labor
United States
Johnstown
Batles
Manchester
Brackton
Mass
Sucinaw
Mich
Charge It: A Chorus on American Spending and Debt
A satirical sketch notes that Americans rely on the slogan charge it to buy goods from meat to diamonds, shifting worry from consumer to merchant. It contrasts impulsive buying with the reality of debts and monthly statements, observing outfits and visibility at month’s start. The piece critiques consumer culture and credit temptations shaping modern life.
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Tormuer
Go West and Temperance Echoes in Iowa’s Prohibition Era
Special correspondence recalls sixty years of Iowa prohibition from 1856 to 1884. It links Grinnell and Greeley to temperance advocacy, notes the wine and beer clause aiding saloons, and traces the rise of Iowa’s prohibition code through the Twentieth General Assembly led by Donnan.
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Des Moines
Younes
Uprace
Greeley
Temperance
Grinnell
Grignell
Tribune
Grevley
Crealey
Iowa
Republican Party
Att Grinnell
State Senate
Twentieth General Assembly
Senate
Telton EL Clark
Prohibition era figures and Iowa lawmakers recalled in Des Moines piece
A Des Moines retrospective recounts early prohibition era actors including Larrabee Kamvar Mc Coy and Hutchison with later movers in the legislature such as Woolson Young Parrott Funk Harsh Vale and Scott. It notes the 1855 and 1884 laws, reform efforts in Louisville and Des Moines, and the rise of anti-Democratic influence shaping Iowa’s first prohibition law signed by Gov. Grimes.
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Larrabee
Jobo L. Kamvar
Ben McCoy
H. W.robert
Lot Abraham
Clifford 8. Robinson
Lewin Milea
J. M. Sweeney
Timothy J. Caldwell
J. Mr. Craves
Wilkin
J. G. Hutchison
Wm. G Nonvan
P. M. Sutton
John S. Woolson
Lars Young
Matt Parrott
A. H. Funk
J. B. Harsh
B. R. Vale
John Scott
Notabre
A. B. Cum
C. HE. Whiting
Tobn B. Graig
W. H. Robb
John H. Keattey
George W. Ball
D. M. Harris
Henry Buger
John T. Hamilton
W. Wodge
P. B. Wolfe
L. R Bolter
W. J. Knight
Wm. Groneweg
John Foley
G. Hipwell
Irving B. Richman
Des Moines
Thomas Chapman
John Marlin
Frank F. Blyler
Joseph Mercer
Frank Pierce
0. C. Weat
G. B. Wamuilton
George Cleggett
G. W. Potts
Sioux City
Dubuque
Louisville
Iowa
2 Chang
J. Arren Foster
Senate
Clarkson
House
Crozier
Scott County
Amos Winter
Scott
Grimes
Maturin L. Fisher
Europe
Waterloo considers renaming streets under Casebeer plan
Citizens show strong interest in street renaming proposed by Councilman Jack Casebeer. A man unnamed by request brought a detailed plan to Casebeer, proposing a simple system using groupings by categories such as cities, rivers, and trees to divide the Fourth Ward along the river into four regions for identifying streets.
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Waterloo
Jack Casebeer
Angieran
Sobeer
Caseber 40
Sone
Fourth Street
Fourth
To the Heart of the Matter RESPONSE
Philosophical reflections on love describe love as a shared force needing reciprocal response. The text contrasts potential and actual love, noting love’s vitality depends on mutual affection. It also includes a fragmented street-naming passage about river-adjacent blocks and alphabetic street naming conventions.
Mulct law repeal influences Iowa prohibition debate
The Burlington Hawk-Eye notes the mulct law’s repeal effective January 1 after a 79 to 99 House vote. It cautions about policy gaps before the prohibitory constitutional amendment, predicts overwhelming support for prohibition, and outlines current street paving contracts in Emmetsburg, Cedar Falls, Belle Plaine, and Carroll with firms and prices.
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Burlington
Hawk-Eye
Martin
Tawa
Mawk-Eye
Iowa
United States
Canada
Europe
Emmetsburg
Gitterell & Sullivan
Webster City
Cedar Falls
Andrew Jaick Payng Company
Kansas City
Belle Plaine
John Mec
Mary Cities Set Contracts for Paying
Magon City dated February 20 reports councils acting on financial contracts. Officials outline payments, project funding, and oversight steps as part of municipal budgeting measures.
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Mary Cities
Magon City
Powerful Blood Remedy Promises Cure and Renewal
An advertisement touts S. S. S. as a powerful influence and known antidote for blood trouble and skin eruptions. It claims to cleanse the blood without stomach irritation or nerve damage, reviving weary bodies and aiding sleep. Prepared by The Swift Specific Co. and suggested for medical guidance if blood diseases persist.
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Swift
BO Swift Bldg
Atlanta
The Skin and Not the Blood Ad
The advertisement promotes Meritol Eczema Remedy as a skin disease cure applied directly to the diseased skin. It asserts eczema is a skin condition, not a blood disease, and urges prompt use. Available in 50c and $1.00 at Red Grass Drug Co. and Henderson Drug Co. in Waterloo Iowa.
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Meritol
Red Grass Drug Co
Henderson Drug Co
Waterloo
Iowa
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Mant
Illnois
Se ‘ Tiss
Craeee
Aloan
Mulct
California
Rock Island
el Paso
Tucson
Los Angeles
Ira
A. Barton
Hal
Ray
Fort Wayne
C. Mutzell
West Main St
Ind
Dures
Cress
Iowa State Bank
West Fourth and
Jefferson Streets
Wenzelman’s
G. W. Peit
West Fifth Street
Byvank Transfer CO
Klinefelter & Sons
Park Avenue West
Cate
Sycamore Street
Gerrit J. Bennett
Grant Ave
Hone
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