College winter reminiscences and public opinions mix
A brisk column in the Waterloo Evening Courier and Daily Reporter blends light nostalgia on ice skating with satirical takes on Prohibition and Virginia bachelorhood law, noting Florida governors and California winters while weaving in local political chatter and a tongue in cheek look at public affairs. It closes with a quip on the Senate's role as a deliberative body.
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Maizie Colbert Faces a Death Row Destiny in a Scandal Tale
A dramatic profile of Maizie Colbert traces her rise from plain country girl to adored beauty. Her belief face equal fortune leads to a life of luxury and peril as powerful men court her, ending in a crime of passion and her ruin. The narrative contrasts bygone hard winters with modern indifference as it reflects on fate.
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Press Comment on Pace and Peace Terms in 1917
A composite critique from multiple papers analyzes Allied and German note exchanges over war aims. It questions whether Germany’s proposal was sincere and notes the Allies demand clear terms, while speculating on future peace prospects and political reactions in the United States.
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Springfield Republican
Entoute
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Austria
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Iowa Editors Comment On Transmission Line Ruling
Iowa editors urge broad approval of a court ruling on high tension transmission lines across country roads. The piece notes telecommunication interference must be managed to avoid delaying light and heat distribution for a few users. The column also mocks sensational claims and references local items from Sioux City Journal and Mason City Globe-Gazette.
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Payenport Times
Iowa
Fragmented Film House Sign and Paradox in May One Tale
A fragmented movie sign warns patrons about leaving belongings and babies as a quirky scene unfolds. A philosophical dialogue on life and mortality turns to a baker's boy singing a love song, ending with a curious stamp out of a debate about finiteness.
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Puch
Side Talks by Ruta Cameron on Shopping Etiquette
A casual columnist vents about shop clerks and customer misjudgments. She recalls a clumsy plated question, envies direct requests, and jokes about dressing shabbily to test sales service. Her main point: specify what you want to save time and avoids snobbery.
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Bradstrestlers
Greta's Mistress Part 1 A Sandman story tale of Greta
Greta a mistreated maid in a wealthy home escapes after a magical intervention by Greta the Fairy Queen. The fairy transforms her into a princesslike figure, taking her to a glittering palace inside a mountain where Greta meets a tiny, friendly elf and a fairy lady who assure a happier life ahead. Tomorrow: Part II unfolds Greta's fate.
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Mylady
Cole
Anna
Bestia
Feiry
Dy McClure
Noewa- Daper Syndicate
California Fig Syrup ad targets worried mothers
An old advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a safe laxative for children and adults. It warns against counterfeits and urges buyers to insist on the genuine product made by the California Fig Syrup Company, promising quick relief and pleasant tastes.
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California
California Fig Syrup Company
OUR SOLDIERS Dedication Poem to Col B G and F Black Hawks
A patriotic verse from Mrs P M IgoN La Porte City honors soldiers of Hawk County who answered duty’s call. It extols loyalty courage and unity under the flag with lines about liberty purity and the stars and stripes.
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Germany’s Reply to Entente Note Widens War Prep Talk
The Kansas City Star notes Germany need not issue further replies to the entente note, insisting the one presented to the Associated Press fully reflects the scale of its war preparations.
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Shug
Kansas City Star
Germany
Associated Press
Genuine Optimist Faces Rising Costs and Old Car Blues
Louisyilig Courier Journal notes a true optimist coping with high living costs and an aging car, finding small solace in fresh license tags. The New York World references a former North Dakota governor confronting a strong foe.
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New York
North Dakota
Danderine Dandruff Remedy Ad Claim
An advertisement promotes Danderine as a dandruff treatment sold in drug stores. It instructs to apply a small amount to the scalp and rub in, claiming removal of dandruff by morning and two or three applications destroy dandruff and stop itching and hair loss.
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Dandrum. Sold By All Druggists, For Trial Size Free, Write To Dept. 1-R
Resinal
Baltssore
MD. Rs
State to own flour mills and grain elevators proposed
The speaker announces support for the Farmers' Non-Partisan league measures to create state owned flour mills packing houses and grain elevators. The note ponders how a sovereign state can compete with Chicago stockyards in handling grain and related goods.
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