Turbulent Times and Town News in Waterloo Courier
In a Waterloo Evening Courier page from January 31 1917 local editorial notices discuss church leadership in Cedar Rapids, opinions on Mr Newton and a new church building. The piece notes Springneia, a Turkish stance in World War I, dignified Turkish troops, and calls for releasing subject peoples. It highlights Lilly Sunday refusing a moving picture contract, Salem Oregon versus Salem Massachusetts name dispute, coal stockpiling ahead of winter, Judson Welliver as London correspondent for the Mane y Newspapers, and rising national whiskey consumption.
Thrift Day Aims to Enlighten on Saving and Health
The American Barkers association sets aside next Saturday as Thrift day to educate on thrift beyond saving money. It urges daily saving, cutting tiny wastes, conserving learning, health, and health insurance as vital thrift, arguing prudent spending and far sighted investments are equally important to bolster tomorrow.
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American Barkers’ Association
Partial Prohibition Proposal in Illinois Legislature
An attempt by temperance forces to pass a duel prohibiting sales of beverages over 10 percent alcohol faces strong Chicago influence, risking no absolute ban but possibly a partial measure. Proponents see a temperance victory and an experiment to curb alcoholism by restricting stronger drinks while allowing light ones.
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Ilinois
Chicago
Illinois
Marr
Hong
Prohibition Fight Shapes Minnesota Assembly Action
A dry amendment plan in Minnesota aims to block temperance efforts by creating a stricter anti prohibition stance. Lawmakers seek to thwart the measure and boost voter opposition to finalize the law. In Iowa Cedar Rapids Rev Newton declines London church offer drawing local praise.
New Taxation Theory Stirring Debate In Congress
A press comment reports Claude Kitchin advocating a tax doctrine tied to southern state burden, arguing inheritance and excess profits taxes fall mainly on those north of the Mason Dixon line. It cites $222 million in proposed taxes and calls for funding preparedness measures via southern contributions.
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New York Times
Claude Kitchin
Wass and Means
Mason and Dixenna
New York
Kitcbin
Mason and Dixon
Washington
Kitchin
Vlanor
Kitehin
Muscle Shoals
Chattahoochee
Rome
Savannah
Tennessee
Georgia
Alabama
Texas
Trust
McAdoo
Mind Like a Spoiled Child Keeps Work Elusive
A writer reflects on post holiday work pull after Christmas and summer breaks. Holidays heighten effort to resume duties, yet long-term gains appear as increased endurance and lighter sleep needs. The piece muses on human reluctance to work and self-imposed obligations.
The Sandman Story For Tonight by Mrs Walker
Local item presents a mixed set of clippings spanning road and bridge funding shifts in Cherokee County showing a move from repairs to permanent builds since 1913, with 1916 figures indicating savings. Included are quotable snippets from Sioux City Tribune and Journal and a long prose tale about The Widows Daughters with a moral note on social mobility and a street vendor scene.
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Cherokee Times
Cherokee County
Anette’s Wealth, Madge’s Choice, Highlands Offer
A dramatic tale unfolds with Madge choosing love over wealth as an Earl from the Highlands offers a future of comfort and status. Anette, driven by money and status, is left unwed as Madge and her mother embrace quiet wealth and happiness. Anette’s pursuit of grandeur ends in solitude.
The Married Man and His Secrets Under Observation
In New Jersey courts a man accused of bigamy is scrutinized by the second wife’s mother whose sharp observations claim married men show distinctive traits. She says a married man’s behavior, phrases, and even facial hints reveal his status, while praise of a wife and household suggests marriage rather than bachelorhood. The piece questions whether women finally spot a husband’s true condition and notes a feminist proposal about wedding rings as needless. It also cites a Woman’s Name Companion discussion on why some women pursue marriage with men they deem their equals or superiors, while brilliant partners may be outmatched by eager younger brides.
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Turkey
Berlin
Bulgaria
Europe
Madge
Atette
Anette
Karl
Enette
Goodby
Minneapolis Journal
New Jersey
Jia
Ife
Roads and reaction in Iowa politics and progress
The Vinton Eagle argues the state leans toward progressive road policy, contrasting Dr W Norris, Senator J W Wester, I C Davis and the better roads commission with Pitt and Johnston seen as reactionaries. It notes changes in school houses, bridges, and public buildings, predicting progress will break past obstruction.
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Vinton Eagle
Iowa
W. Norris
J. W. Wester
I. C. Davis
Better Roads Commission
State Highway Comission
Messrs. Pitt
Johnston
Pitt
Eagle
House of Representatives
St Jacobs Oil Promises Quick Backache Relief
An old advertisement claims kidneys do not cause back pain and presents St. Jacobs Oil as instant relief for lumbago sciatica neuralgia rheumatism and sprains. It urges readers to obtain a trial bottle from a druggist and apply it directly to the area, promising rapid disappearance of soreness and lameness.
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St. Jacobs
Zemo Heals Eczema and Skin Ailments Says Ad
An older advertisement touts Zemo as a solution for eczema and related skin troubles. It claims rapid itch relief, healing of sores burns and chafing, and emphasizes its penetrating antiseptic liquid formula sold by druggists in 25 cents or one dollar sizes.
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W. Rovera
Cleveland
End of Hunting Days in Iowa Says Editorial
The Marshalltown Republican editorial argues that wild game hunting privileges have ended in Iowa. It calls for abandoning wild game restoration and suggests sportsmen should create private shooting preserves funded by those who can afford them. It notes quail protection and underscores farming for utility and beauty over staged sport.
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Iowa
Greater
Towa
Marshalltown
Ecounlies
Case of Mrs Byrne hunger strike for birth control
The Louisville Courier Journal notes the hunger strike by Mrs Byrne in support of birth control. The piece suggests birth control is not seen as the great national question and that the case fails to move the nation to tears or cheers.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Byrne
Iowa's Horses Exceed State Farm Crops in Value
Iowahorses are valued higher than the cotton crop of any state, surpassing farm crops in 37 states. The note cites the Louisville Courier-Journal recalling Anela Sam's withdrawal from Mexico with the refrain about a man who walked in and walked out.
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Anela Sam
Mexico
With the Fingers Says Corns Lift Out Without Any Pain
An advertisement claims that corns can be lifted from the feet using Freezone applied directly to the corn. The ether compound purportedly dries instantly without inflaming surrounding tissue and costs a small cash sum for a quarter-ounce at drugstores. It suggests high-heel shoes cause many foot corns among women.
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Cincinnati
Deer Hunt Fines Highlight Iowa Season Stance
A western Iowa hunter was fined 190 for killing a deer during an open season dispute. The incident underscores Iowa’s strict deer hunting rules and enforcement.
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Marion
Iowa
Pimply Skin? Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Offer Aid
An early 20th century advertisement touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle safe substitute for calomel. It claims cleansing of blood bowels and liver improves skin clearing pimples and bad breath, with a vegetable formula and olive color. Prices 6c and 25c.
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Dr. Edwards
Edwards
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Medical Formula Laboratories
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Fifth and
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C. W. Bruner
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