Debate Over Territory Claims and Law Repeal Stance
The article discusses European claims on Alsace Lorraine Poland Transylvania and other contested areas and warns against unrestricted armament at the Pesce conference. It criticizes calls to repeal Iowa laws on anti tipping primary and non partisan judiciary, arguing those measures support progress and democracy. It notes new half dollars will be kept briefly for collectors and reports on Sunday snow's impact on town farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Alsuce-Lorraine
Poland
Transylvania
Trentino
Huesia
Courier
Highway Commission
Commonwealth of Towa
Courier and Reporter
Side Talks By Ruth Cameron
A humorous dialogue on fashion and social norms contrasts a wife's longing for dress with a husband’s view on cost of living. The essay-like piece explores how clothes frame social life and why wealth should serve happiness, not dominate desire. A later tale follows Lota’s journey from poverty to wealth through love and generosity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aha
Waterloo Evening Courier and Reporter 1917 Ad Page Fragment
Fragmentary OCR shows the Waterloo Evening Courier and Daily Reporter masthead and assorted ad note text. It references Associated Member Audit Bureau of Circulations and printer contact details, with garbled lines mentioning West Park Avenue and several names. The readable portion offers no clear event or outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo Evening Courier
D. Daily
Meisher Associated
Audit Bureau of Crrculations
W. OH. Hartman CO
West Park Ave
Tel
John
Dane
Shigako Reps
Wilson lays out new world role for America
The president's senate address marks a shift toward world power and a League of Nations style framework. He rejects isolation, endorses equal nations, government consent, open seas, and arms limits as conditions for lasting peace, drawing praise from allies and cautious from some conservatives.
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Senate
America
Speekh
Europe
Wilson
Monrose
George Washington
Washington
Asperica
William Howard Taft
United States
Balfour
Critics flock to oppose Grayson navy appointment
Press commentary argues President Wilson erred in nominating Dr Cary Grayson as medical director of the navy with rear admiral rank. Critics say promotion by presidential whim undermines senior officers, threatens morale, and calls for selecting a qualified veteran medical director from long-serving officers rather than rewarding personal ties.
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New York World
Whkon
Cary Jr
Grayson
Navy
Binselt Ghd
Thea
Executive Favoritien
Trousevelt
Tetase Hefa
Nominnatien Ly
Woodrow Wilson
Senate
White House
Wilson
Horses and the Horse Market in Iowa News
Manson Democrat quotes a major Iowa horse broker predicting a continued high horse price due to European demand, with supply unlikely to recover for years even after peace. He notes Americans hold the finest breeding stock and work horses, while Europe’s grip on horse breeding declines. Duducee Times-Journal debates primary law revisions, arguing to preserve voter naming while criticizing political machine influence. Charles City Press laments state problems unresolved by town legislature and suggests sending supervisors to address them.
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Manson Democrat
Iowa
Alice
United Sla
Europe
America
Duducee Times-Journal
Towa
Bitin
Charles City Press
Just in Jest Saving One's Conntrr
A collection of quips on country life and politics. The piece cites Kaiser Wilhelm Napoleon and Mrs Ohearys cow, lampooning editors and public figures. A Bristow Times note mentions Editor Voogh at Aplington and a county poor farm encounter. Recruiting sergeant tale ends with Pat’s family squabble remark.
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Voogh of
Aplington
Bristow Times
Ireland
Pat
Eupon
Geant
Hegurra
The Sandman Story For Tonight
Two Poor Sisters Lata and Leta receive wishes from a fairy. Lota gains riches and a grand life while Leta seeks love and status. Leta’s wealth brings envy and danger, and Lota longs for Leta’s affection. A second wish returns them to their original poverty and reunites them in modest happiness.
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Lota
Lote
Sher
Leta
Waterloo Folks Believe Dean's Kidney Pills Work
Convincing testimony from Waterloo residents including Alfred B. Peek who suffered kidney pain from heavy farm work. He used three boxes of Dean's Kidney Pills and found wonderful relief after frequent urination and colored secretions. Price 56c at all eaters. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo, N. Y.
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Waterloo
Dean
Dean’s
Alfred B. Peek
Lafayette St
Peek
Foster-Milburo Co., Props
Buffalo, N
Views of the People Letter on Cigaret Law
Waterloo reader urges repeal of the cigaret law. He argues current enforcement is lax and outdated, noting tobacco history and support from Pennsylvania’s act as a model. The letter praises reform backed by public opinion and dealers’ respect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
W. W.S
London preacher calls for large families to grow England
The Webster City Freeman-Tribune notes a London preacher urging England to raise big families as the sure path to national greatness. It states Roosevelt picked up the idea years ago but never patented it, so the London sermon does not infringe on his rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster City
Freeman-Tribune
London
Jy Dow
England
Roosevelt
Parisian Sage Promises Hair Gain and Dandruff Cure
An advertisement claims Parisian Sage stops dandruff and hair loss, attributes baldness risk to a dandruff germ, credits Dr Sangerbund in Paris for discoveries, and touts three days of use as remarkable. The liquid product, sold for up to 50 cents a bottle, is promoted as grease free and perfumed, with Wangster Bros. Co guaranteeing results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nature
Sangerbund
Paris
Wangster Bros. Co
Pavements and High Cost in Living Debate
Secretary Redfield highlights street paving as a factor in the high cost of living. Census data show delivery costs for groceries, milk, coal, and ice form significant portions of prices. Promotes smoother, durable pavements and wider sidewalks to ease vehicle wear, reduce maintenance, and cut delivery expenses.
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Municipal Journal
Secretary of Commerce
Redfield
Census Bureau
Simple home cough syrup from Pinex and sugar
A home made cough syrup combines Pinex with granulated sugar syrup to yield four pints at about 54 cents. It claims faster relief, loosens phlegm, soothes throat membranes, and suits bronchitis and whooping cough. The ad promotes asking a doctor for 21 ounces of Pinex with directions and offers a money back guarantee.
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Jay
The
Pinex Co
FR Wayne
Ind
Just One Application and the Hairs Vanish
An advertisement touts a depilatory method promising hair removal in minutes. It claims a paste made from water and delatone will dissolve unwanted hair when rubbed away after a brief application. The copy warns buyers to obtain real delatone from the source.
Gets-It corn remedy promises quick relief and easy removal
An old advertisement touts Gets-It as a revolutionary corn treatment offering two drops to loosen a corn so it can be lifted off with fingers. It claims pain free relief with no bundling or salves and promotes 25 cent bottles sold nationwide. Local retailers are listed as Waterloo and other pharmacies.
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Asy Drug Store
BE. Lawrensa & Co
Chicago
Waterloo
H. W. Taggart
C. J. Miller
Hansen & Hansen
Strickler's Pharmacy
Horn’s Drug Co
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Black Hawk
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