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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1918
Page
8
The narrative recounts Capt. Southard and crew facing German disruption in American waters, forming a repairable whaleboat, and attempting a voyage to Tahiti or Pago Pago. It details mutiny, lack of arms, improvised salvage, and a grueling 10 day crossing under rough seas aided by favorable trade winds.
London January 20 Correspondence. Marie Corelli, famed novelist, predicts after war women return to home life while still gaining influence. comments on suffrage, education, and feminine roles, noting the vote will grant women new standing in national affairs.
Verses by a former Waterloo resident born to German parents claim copyright in the U S Great Britain and most European nations except Germany Austria Bulgaria and Turkey asserting all rights reserved for Norway Sweden and Denmark any infringements noted likely in a publication accompanying the work
Dr Kuehlmann signs the Brest Litovsk peace pact as historians note its lasting significance. A painter is invited to depict the moment, likened to The Surrender at Sedan and The Coronation at Versailles, underscoring its global impact.
A reminiscence recalls Thomas Nast meeting Abraham Lincoln in New York on the eve of the Civil War. Nast, a young artist, squeezed through crowds to sketch Lincoln, who appeared in a humbling scene as supporters cheered. The piece notes Lincoln’s subsequent inauguration duties and a famous exchange about pardons.
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets touted as a gentle bowel and liver stimulant that purifies the system and eliminates bad breath without the side effects of calomel. The vegetable formula, olive oil coating, and a recommended dose of one or two tablets daily for a week are highlighted with a 12 5 price noted for per box.
The article extols Tanlac as a health tonic made from West Indies plants and other ingredients from many countries. It claims to relieve dyspepsia and related ailments, noting imports from pine forests and northern regions. Sold by Schuneman Drug Co. in Waterloo and other first class druggists.
A Waterloo man, H. C. Glasscock of 293 Miller Street, says Tanlac calmed his nerves and improved sleep. He reports persistent nervousness, headaches, and tiredness before use, then better appetite and rapid improvement, claiming he feels whole system improves and is 100 percent better now.
Mrs. C W Anderson of 713 Ankeny Street Waterloo reports long suffering with stomach trouble and nerves. After taking Tanlac she says bloating and gas disappeared, headaches eased, sleep improved, and she wakes refreshed. She adds her heart feels better and daily work is now a pleasure.
An old advertisement anecdote features Albert Lindsey of Vienna Bakery praising Tanlar for blood disorders relief and better sleep. It claims many prominent people endorse the product, urging readers to try Tanlar for refreshed mornings. The fragment mentions Waterloo and 1416 Franklin Street.
Mrs A Morrison of 1007 Parker Street Waterloo reports Tanlac changed her health. She describes improved appetite, energy for housework, better sleep, and reduced nervousness after starting the tonic. She urges other women to try Tanlac.
A garbled OCR style listing many names and addresses from Waterloo area, including Mrs. Frank Faln, C. R. Smith, Mrs. Jenkins, J. B. Lavine, and others. Some lines reference Iowa Dairy Separator Co, Waterloo Fire Department, and Waterloo Public Safew Department. Ends with a stray advertisement note.
An endorsement from a Waterloo resident, wife of Vern Meyer of Swift & Co, tells how her husband suffered severe back pains and poor appetite before taking Tanlac. She credits Tanlac with relief, saying his back pains eased, appetite improved, and he feels much better returning home from work. The testimonial urges patience with nature’s slow recovery and warns against forcing results.
J W Davis of Wells Fargo Express at 901 Lafayette Waterloo reports drastic relief from stomach trouble after taking Tanlac. He says he once felt terrible and run down, but now eats and sleeps better, feels energized at work, and urges others with similar ailments to try Tanlac. Tanlac is described as a tonic aiding digestion sleep and nerves.
Mrs. Nancy Cutler of 454 Columbia Street Waterloo described her experience with Tanlac at Schuneman's Drug Store. She suffered severe stomach pains and gas after meals before taking the remedy, which she credits with noticeable relief and urges others with stomach trouble to try it. The advertisement notes many Waterloo residents recommending Tanlac.
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