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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1919
Page
5
Private Henry Tiggemann of the 328th Infantry writes from France detailing a 24 day night battle at the Argonne front after moving from a tranquil sector. He recalls the brutal heat, long fighting, and experiences near Verdun as American forces pressed toward victory.
Detroit reports on the Eagle, Henry Ford’s 204-foot steel ship with a concrete nose, steam turbine power, and a 9-man crew. Designed as a submarine chaser, it relies on maneuverability and light guns rather than torpedoes, with trials proving seaworthiness and a stripped combat-ready deck.
Dorrance T. Noonan of Dubuque advertises a team of light weight basketball players seeking a game in Waterloo with high school teams or independent groups. Interested Waterloo managers may write to Noonan at 553 Julian Avenue, Dubuque.
Fragmentary ad copy markets a medicated goose grease product sold under the name M THU MAE. Claims include fast relief from cold symptoms and soothing vapors from terpenes and oils. Mentions hand care and household use with a note of product availability and branding.
A veteran recalls continuous rain of shelling, life under bombardment, and a seven day armistice pass after service in France. He describes travel to La Bourboule, mountain roads, local people, and a few references to military routines and sports see also local theater listings and cinema showings.
East High hosts Cedar Falls tonight to start the season with Coach Diftan directing daily workouts. The team appears in good condition to meet its neighbor opponents this evening at the armory.
An old advertisement promotes S S S as a blood remedy for rheumatism arguing external liniments fail and blood treatment offers permanent relief. It claims fifty years of use, urges readers to obtain the product at drug stores, and offers a free medical consultation at Swift Specific Co in Atlanta Georgia.
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