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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1917
Page
2
The article discusses government spending, tax rates, and the upcoming two week session where General Assembly members will meet with constituents to gauge needs. It also notes tributes to veterans, mentions Gen Pershing and Funston, and comments on war era public sentiment and leadership.
An old medical column explains how diphtheria antitoxin works to neutralize toxins and build immunity, noting natural and passive immunity, then moves to psoriasis causes and a reader question about gangrene and diabetes. It mentions arsenic, nervous systems, and experimental dry heat treatments.
Notice outlines advertising practices for Waterloo Evening Courier. It lists pricing, circulation claims, and restrictions on misleading ads. It notes offices in New York Philadelphia Chicago and liability limits, with rights reserved to reject ads not in rules.
The piece argues Iowa lacks a comprehensive vital statistics statute and cites delayed death reports and incomplete birth data. It supports a modeled law with a state registrar, local township registrars, and fees for reporting births and deaths to improve health, housing, child welfare, and social measures.
The Iowa General Assembly is urged to avoid rushed adjournment, as hundreds of bills remain and key appropriation measures for the biennial period loom. Advocates warn that haste risks unfinished business and possible later undoing of actions by future legislatures. The state demands careful consideration of vital issues and economies without shrinking appropriations.
In multiple editorials Iowa editors urge swift action to pension teachers, praising the plan yet fearing legislative defeat on economy grounds. They note widespread support among teachers and economy experts, while criticizing delays and urging progress before more states advance. Other items tease public sentiment, open minded study, and skepticism toward seasonal weather rumors.
The text traces Funston’s career from a globe trotter and college graduate to a volunteer leader in the Philippines and Cuba. It notes his rapid ascent to brigadier general in 1901, and promotion to major general, highlighting his force of character and decisive leadership amid rough ground in the Philippines and Cuba. The piece also comments on Prohibition debates and related public sentiment, with references to Maine, dry states, and temperance advocates.
Brief doodles of classroom chat and vaudeville quips as students discuss Washington Uncle Sam and nightly proposals. A running gag features moon jokes and lawmakers, followed by light family and cooking mishaps. The tone is playful and observational, with punchlines about ribs and bread pudding.
A personal reflection on night fears: children worry of hobgoblins in the dark while adults dread future troubles. The author recounts waking at 3 am with anxiety over possible illness and upcoming engagements, then finds morning brings a calmer view and urges reassurance that things look different after sleep.
The Rotary Club plans include Thomas S Wells addressing the meeting on The Retail Furniture Business and announcements from President W F Parrott. Reports note On to Atlanta convention committees, local traffic stand questions in Montgomery, and anniversaries in Chattanooga. Boon News-Republican discusses Iowa blue laws amid enforcement threats.
The text argues that rigid Sabbath rules cause hardship for people. It cites Jesus stating the Sabbath was made for man and that eating grain or rescuing an animal in distress may be lawful. It emphasizes that work is not inherently wrong on a regular day or the Lord's day.
The New York World recalls Frederick Funston who failed a West Point exam and began as an amateur before rising to Major General. He died at fifty one, illustrating that extended training periods are not guaranteed to determine success.
Advert says millions use Pape's Cold Compound to end grippe misery and severe colds. A dose every two hours up to three doses relieves nasal congestion feverishness and sore throat, with prompt relief claimed and the product priced at 25 cents.
A king’s cruel sons Benno and Nardo seize land by war while Timmo shuns fighting. Cast out, Timmo finds a hidden dungeon where a true king is imprisoned. With the old king’s ring he frees him, rallies the soldiers, and the brothers are conquered. Timmo is invited to rule as a rightful son, and peace is sworn.
An advertisement touts St Jacobs Oil as a safe, effective remedy for rheumatic pain. It claims quick relief from pain stiffness and soreness in joints muscles and bones and mentions uses for sciatica lumbago backache and neuralgia. A small trial bottle is recommended from any drug store.
A historical notice promotes Nalt's Catarrh Cure by Fr. Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio as the only constitutional treatment for catarrh claimed to be incurable by past doctors. The remedy is taken internally in small doses and sold by druggists for 75 cents. Also mentions Hall's Pills for constipation.
Miss Wilcox leads an elementary class discussion on architecture. Little Willie cheers with a sudden smart remark, declaring a buttress to be a nanny goat, provoking amused confusion in the room.
A brief health notice promotes a morning aid claiming to banish biliousness headaches and constipation. It assures a clear head a pleasant stomach and fresh breath upon waking with a cold sensation.
Take one or two Cascarets at night for a gentle liver and bowel cleanse. Wake up refreshed with a clear head and regulated stomach. Get a box at any drug store and feel ready for work or play by morning. Do not gripe or cause next day upset unlike salts or calomel. Mothers can give Cascarets to sick or feverish children safely.
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