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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1917
Page
2
The Waterloo council advances a large scale paving program with competitive bidding, noting asphalt costs and expected city savings. Maine considers a woman suffrage amendment as part of a busy legislative session, with prayers opening the chamber and debates on prohibition measures shaping public policy.
A discussion argues for keeping county school superintendents elected by local school boards rather than by popular vote. It contends teachers’ training and district needs require skilled selection, not popularity. The piece warns a return to popular election would politicize this key role and dilute qualifications.
Alaska’s 1916 export values show copper shipments at 35.5 million dollars and canned salmon at 21.5 million, with gold at 16.8 million. Total territory exports near 580 million, with cross-border trades around 120 million. The piece notes Secretary Seward’s controversial purchase at a half century past.
The Springfield Massachusetts Republican comments on the postal bill amendment to criminalize bringing intoxicants into dry states. It argues state laws should govern such offenses and federal centralization would burden courts and police powers. It cites Farmers and Food and calls for farmer consideration in food policy amid rising prices and uneven prosperity. Discussion notes rural social centers and Grange efforts to provide local entertainment and youth programs to offset urban drift.
A fragmented satirical column mocks readers with exaggerated allegories about war, consumer culture, and a harsh sting against a “cold storage king.” It riffs on an old tale of the devil and a farmer, then blasts ostrich imagery and odd kitchen gadget parlance as hyperbolic satire.
A health column by Dr John B. Waber warns that grippe or influenza sparks pneumonia and other complications. It urges isolation, home care, avoiding crowds, proper hygiene, and avoiding common drinking cups and towels. Advice includes when to send an employee home and the need for medical guidance during an epidemic.
What wonderful things words are and the wireless telegraph. The writer recalls two misunderstandings about words and wonders at how millions use symbols in roughly the same way. He reflects on meanings like bulbs Buckles and curls and praises language as a civilization miracle.
A poor man with only a chair refuses to sell it. The chair warns him not to part with it as he travels seeking work. After losing his money to robbers, the chair helps by motioning and speaking on the roadside, turning up in the tale as a guiding, magical prop.
Fulton New Jersey resident Mrs Mullie Pheres reports years of weakness and fear of street exposure ended by Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Women writing in praise urge others with female troubles to seek guidance from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn Massachusetts for free advice.
A druggist offer markets zemo for 25c with a large bottle for $1.00 claiming instant relief from eczema itching and burning. The penetrating antiseptic liquid is touted as non greasy, non staining, and effective against pimples rash and other skin diseases, with Cleveland company credit given.
A Black Hawk County farmer endorses Tanlac, claiming improved digestion, stronger health, and better sleep after use. The ad lists stomach and nervous symptoms before treatment and notes Tanlac as root and berry based, free of minerals, available at multiple local druggists and stores in nearby towns.
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