Waterloo Courier Op Ed on War Readiness and Health
The issue argues that one third of American men aged 21 to 31 are physically defective, urging improved physical training in schools and nationwide conditioning. It defends military prep as discipline and health, not Prussianization, and calls for better youth fitness to maximize education investments.
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W. Hartman CO
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Associated. Press
Hyre- Jn
West
Washington, D.C
Munsey
E. G. Dearherty
New York
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Chicago
Storr
Brooks & Finley
Labors
Lynn Frazier
Nonpartisan League
North Dakota
Illinois
Labor
Courier
Organized Labor
American Federation of Labor
Samuel Gompers
America
Workers of America
Tinois
Townley-ted
Edward M. Healey
Healey
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Clemenceau Roosevelts Compared In Iowan Comment
The Iowa editors compare Georges Clemenceau to Theodore Roosevelt calling both embody the fighting, practical spirit of their nations. They praise Roosevelt’s resolve to continue his speech despite a wound and note Clemenceau’s stance mirrors Roosevelt’s in facing contemporary problems.
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Clemenceau
Roosevelt
Marshalltown Times-Republican
Georges Clemencea
Pheodore Roosevelt
Constipation Tied to Mind and Emotions, Says Doctor
Dr Currier discusses constipation as a brain driven issue rather than intestinal disease. He notes fear and worry can worsen symptoms and suggests a sweet disposition aids elimination. The column teases future pieces on emotional dyspepsia and invites reader letters for general health questions.
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Richard Cabb
M. A
Truth as a Basis for Friendship and Honesty
The narrator recalls overheard talk about lying to cover engagements and a child fabricating a story about birds eating apples. She argues that plausible lies undermine trust, noting true friendship rests on honesty and that genuine friends tell the truth even when hard.
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Hilizabeth
The Sandman Story Told by Mrs F A Walker
A princess loves a prince despite her father the king disapproving. A loyal wildcat protects her as a tiger attacks. the cat blinds the tiger, saving the princess. The prince explains his danger, the cat requests freedom, and the couple wed with the king’s consent.
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Sandman
Mrs. F. A. Walker
Ai Willcat
Salvation Army praised by Des Moines legislature factions
Des Moines debates funding and control as Governor battles for autonomy with the legislature. A bit of political theater emerges as powers clash over appropriations while civic groups and officials weigh loyalty and governance. Knoxville notes a curious scavenger tale of Matt Layle collecting thousands of pins nails and screws from streets.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Matt Layle
Lotido
Why China and Japan quarrel says Uncle Harry
Uncle Harry explains China and Japan as two ancient nations. He notes Asia geography shows China vastly larger but less crowded than Japan and discusses population density, growth, and need for land and resources. He links rapid growth to friction and asks if a larger conflict could arise.
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Japan
Joe
Uncle Harry
United States
Helen
Jimmy
Asia
Joe Did In A Jiffy and When the Book Was Opened On the Table Jacl Harry
Uncle Garry
Paris
Haps
Mel
Delaware
Massachusetts
New Jersey
Rhode Island
New York
Harry
Toe
Chine
Influenza Prevention Promises From Daily Habits
The notice emphasizes exercise regular hours and fresh air as key to preventing influenza. It warns that neglecting these, or a mere cold, can still lead to illness despite good routines.
King's New Discovery Promises Relief From Coughs
An old advertisement extols Dr. King's New Discovery for coughs and colds, claiming fifty years of relief with no after-effects. It notes availability from druggists in 60 cents and 1.20 dollar sizes.
Peace and nations and a hoped league of nations
The text records a conversation where Jimmy and Uncle Harry discuss Japan and China, praising their people and urging a future league of nations to ease conflicts. An editor’s note invites signed inquiries, and a brief aside tells of Jacob Hell seeking to change his name to Jacob Hill to avoid mistaken identity and reputational harm.
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Austria
Jacob Hell
New York Post Office
Jacob Hill
Hell
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound testimonial
New Haven woman Mrs. Chantes Mogoux reports relief from female weakness back pain and painful periods after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She urges others to try the remedy and invites advice from the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co stating 40 years of experience supporting service.
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Conn
Lydia
Tikhan
Hy Paina
Chantes E. Mogoux
Sex Street
New Haven
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkbem
Better Than Calomel Dr Edwards Olive Tablets
Dr Edwards' Olive Tablets present a mild laxative as a substitute for calomel. The ad claims rapid liver relief without teeth or gum damage, promoting the tablets as safer for bile and bowel issues and noting improved mood and energy.
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Dr. Edwards
Miller's Antiseptic Oil Snake Oil Ad Promotes Safe Relief
An old newspaper ad urges readers to quit taking opiate remedies for pain and try Miller's Antiseptic Oil known as Snake Oil. It claims quick relief, skin safety, and a money back guarantee, with bottles priced at 80 cents, 60 cents, and one dollar. Hansen & Hangen and C. J. Miller sponsor.
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C. J. Miller
Drmeghios
Erades
Phys Highane
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Bloomfeld, N. J
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League of Nations
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