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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1917
Page
2
A fragment from the Waterloo Evening Courier discusses wartime sentiment and the theater of battle, compares old newspapers, and imagines a future where public sentiment on prohibition shifts. It also mentions dental health, the need for preventive care, and hints at political changes and naval topics about Oster ships and Secretary McAdoo.
A fragmentary reminiscence extols Admiral George Dewey as America's preeminent hero for Manila Bay, noting his lasting esteem, later advisory role, and lifelong naval preparation from midshipman days. The piece lauds his fame as earned through one day’s victory and stresses the duty of naval leadership and public gratitude. It also touches on dental health advocacy by scientists like William Osler as essential to national vigor.
Iowa editors weigh Chicago and Minneapolis Journal takes on the U S supreme court ruling that the Mann act covers both commercial and personal immorality in interstate transport of women. Commentary notes the decision narrows discretionary doubt and pressures Congress for clarification while warning blackmail risks remain.
A compact bit of light verse and quips on February themes. items reference blind Hope figures, parentchild digs, and a playful banter about modern gadgets. The piece blends seasonal images like blazing logs and sleighing with gentle social jests.
A travel vignette recalls a lighthouse keeper who shared address details for sending photos but warns how promises to send magazines post cards and snapshots are often broken. The piece argues that promising lightly harms others and urges careful, timely follow through.
A brief look back at Cedar River sleighing reports up to Cedar Falls with winter cold and rising regional activity. Notes on Black Hawk county farm size, Cedar Falls and Waterloo building tallies, and bridge rebuilding near Dubuque. Mentions a planned lecture by Grace Greenwood on True Heroism in Waterloo on January 26.
Forty years ago Wednesday January 17 1877 First National Bank directors chose officers Robert Manson president A T Lane vice president H B Allen cashier A severe snowstorm hit the area last Monday with high wind and blizzard conditions making streets hard to traverse Sleighing remains good and bells ring The Leavitt Johnson firm paid over 10000 for hogs last Saturday The top harvesters finished gathering crops for hot weather The U S Mail superintendent Vall orders a four week mailing statement after January 25 The Union Mill company plans to add a 3000 bushel corn crib and build a similar crib on the east side Citizens of La Porte City plan a home dramatic club with February and March entertainments
Twenty years ago on January 15 Waterloo held its first charity ball which raised 450 dollars. The event featured Moesars Reed Kingsley Trumbauer and Sullivan as Moor managers, with the ladies guild of Christchurch serving supper earning 95 dollars. Lt Governor and Mrs Matt Parrott led the grand march. Also noted are petitions to create a state fire marshal and bank officer elections at Commercial National and First National banks. A new school building plan in the Second ward prompted a board meeting to consider awarding a contract.
The New York World cites the London Chronicle on British modesty in the entente reply and cites Mark Twain on meekness. It contrasts this with claims over sixty acres plus internal matters while noting a modern dentistry study estimating New York City schoolchildren’s dental costs exceed one million dollars yearly.
Reddy Fox plots to gather friends for a grand dinner and uses a cunning soup scheme to eat their desserts. Mr. Possum foils the plan, exposing the trick as hunting dogs chase the fox away, leaving the fox to concede that the fox family can beat the possums in the long run.
An old advertisement claims Danderine removes dandruff within ten minutes and stops itching. It asserts users will see new fine hair after a few weeks, with hair becoming light, fluffy, and lustrous. Directions include dampening a cloth and brushing a strand through hair, offering a 25 cent bottle at drug stores.
An old advertisement touts Cascarets as a simple cure for bile and bowel issues. It promises clear heads and rosy skin after use, claiming even children may take them without harm and without stomach upset.
An ailing reader tale from Philadelphia touts a free prescription to strengthen eyesight by using Bon-Opto tablets dissolved in water and bathed over the eyes twice daily. Reported improvements include clearer vision, reduced eye watering, and less pain, with a noted guarantee of 50 percent improvement in many cases or a refund. The remedy is sold by EB W Schuneman & Co in Waterloo and other drug stores.
A beauty specialist promotes a home treatment for facial hair removal. Mix powdered delatone with water to form a paste, apply to the hairy surface, rub off after two minutes, then wash skin to remove all hair. Warning to use Seritus Delatone to avoid disappointment.
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