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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1919

Page

1

State Senate Highway Conference Aims At Road Reform

Reported discussions center on state road problems and potential concrete or surfaced road improvements. Senator Balkema notes the conference seeks practical legislation and common ground on road funding and construction methods.

Seng Cole Senate Singe E. Th. Moorr House Ateh Melurlane ERI Difticelti Uy i Reid Balkema Oday Ator Balkema Towa EOE

Iowa's Liberty or Record Fine Bond Campaign Details

Fragmentary text shows references to bond sales and funding actions in Iowa. Mentions May campaigns and a statewide effort with figures tied to the fourth issue. Content is garbled but implies local financial measures and public notices concerning debts.

Dimensions of the earth's orbit and universal motion

The article discusses Earth's orbit around the sun at about 94 million miles and the orbit's immense scale, noting the sun's distance, orbital speed estimates, and a comparison to a cannon ball in motion. It touches on planetary stability and spacing, suggesting no planet can disrupt another due to their precise distances.

George Smith Cayne Sumieres

Distress in Sidney Home Leaves Twelve Suffering

A Frivecnire family of Telot near Payne, Premant vanupy, suffers a severe outbreak with twelve sick members. Oliver Flyecowts, the head, is unable to work as neighbors discover dire conditions in a snowbound hovel. Red Cross aid and medical help arrive, but seven of the family may die.

Sidney Juv Frivecnire Telot Payne Cunningham Chey Andy Seth Red Cross Chminha van Te Mane Wanasuaker Thomiurg Lee Iver Ley

Offiger and Thief Shot After Attempted Robbery

In northwest Hastings area Constable DeMuss of Glenwood pursued hog thieves. Shorty Dixon and Everan Strong opened fire. DeMuss wounded Dixon in the shoulder, Dixon shot back, Dixon wounded and taken to hospital. Strong surrendered. Strang held at county jail after a Malvern trial. Dixon rumored linked to oat theft at Mark Hath Y place.

J Wearin Frank Ruckafellow Wii DeMuss Glenwound Renin H.W. Dixon Shorty Everan Strong Hastings de Mene Dixon TeMoss Strogg DeMoss Glenwood Gouneil Blufs Malvern Strang White Cloud Township Mark Hath Y Place Here

Iowa Senate Debates Ratification and Women's Suffrage Move

The Iowa Senate discusses ratification of a federal amendment and a possible preface bill granting women suffrage in primaries. Senator Whitmore supports swift action, with rules suspension considered to pass the measure. A separate proposal from Senator Holdoogel aims to extend suffrage for women to primary participation.

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Question on Compensation Law Reach to Legitimate Child

A legal query from Sioux City questions whether workmen compensation extends to a legitimate child when the father dies from a building disaster. Industrial Commissioner Young ruled in favor of the child, noting the deceased father had provided support before remarriage. The law limits dependents to certain classes, excluding stepchildren, but the decision suggests a broader interpretation could be possible.

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Table Scraps Make Eggs From City Poultry Waste

The article explains how table scraps and kitchen waste, if not fed, end up as garbage. It says households can economically feed poultry to convert waste into wholesome eggs and poultry meat, highlighting city production of this practice.

Irundy County Farmer Dies at Independence Home

A Irundy County farmer died at his Lis home in Independence. Details unclear but the obituary notes the death occurred at the residence with implication of a rural agricultural figure.

Irundy County Independence Lis Ta Dus Ctl Mrs. Cone Farins Unis

Imperial Germany and the Fate of Nationalism

A sermon recounts how Bismarck forged a united empire and how Kaiser Wilhelm II shattered nationalism. It argues that German strength grew through war and industry but was wrecked by imperial ambition and the belief in world conquest.

Imperial Germany Bismarck Kaiser Wilhelm II Nuragpe Baden Willan Prussia Oiudday Paris Louis Bof Tavaria Imperia Germany Germny Toly Wrance Europe Oriaat Sapeleon Istsmarck Austria Denmark France Alsace-Lorraing Thal North Africa Balkans Britain Manchuria Japan Wil- Wain I Mareko Kaiser Russia Allian England Shoelanl China America Devel Sine Diagd Great Britain Dardanelles Aviv Lidia Arabia Paglia Austria-Hungary Thay Nesar Alexander Charlemagne Napoleon Mazzini Ictale

Hair Care Warns Against Soap Harshness

A vintage health tip warns that many soaps and shampoos use excess alkali that can damage the scalp and hair. It recommends plain coconut oil as a gentle cleanser, detailing how to apply with water to lift dirt and oil, leaving hair soft and shiny. The remedy is inexpensive and lasts for months.

Fragmented vision of global power and empire collapse

An xposed lament on unchecked rule and national decline cites angry Saxon allegiance and Germany's navy marching toward England. It recalls Bismarck and Wilhelm II and declares loss of colonies, Mitteleuropa dream, navy, army, commerce, and national greatness.

Germany England Bismarck Kaiser Wilhelm Mitteleuropa Europe Aoman Mia

Puzzling street name jog in Waterloo Fourth and Bridge

An old Waterloo street puzzle shows Fourth street jogs into Bridge street after Cedar and Commercial intersections, causing confusion for travelers. Residents suggest renaming the jogged section to Fourth to simplify addressing and wayfinding.

Waterloo Bridge Street Bridge Fourth Street

Early town notes on bridges and river crossing history

Fragmentary discussion of Fourth Street crossing, old bridge costs, 1854 bridge erection, river bottom, and early Waterloo development. Mentions streets Siridge and Mill Square, road layout, and a historic claim about a later bridge location. Includes a shoe advertising snippet from Wangs & Miller Shoe Co.

Siridge Mill Square Dranna Waterloo Europe

Freezone Corn Remedy Exposed In Cincinnati Patent Ad

The ad touts freezane free zone as a cheap topical treatment from Cincinnati for corns and calluses. It claims immediate relief with a few drops applied to the affected area and states no pain or irritation. It targets women and urges keeping the product on the dresser for easy access.

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