Fourth of July Ideals Urged Amid War News and Reflections
The article discusses citizenship, loyalty, and national independence during wartime, noting a Seattle decision as a precedent and urging Americans to prioritize global independence over mere local liberty. It reflects on past freedoms, current support for the war effort, and hopes for a world safer for humanity. It mentions Gov Shaw and the Chautauqua event in Waterloo in July.
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Gov! Shaw
Chautauqua
Waterloo
Des Moines
Weathered hints of humor and politics in a stray notice
A fragmented column notes Water loo and Sioux City remarks about three story brick buildings, a Cloud in sight, and Mr Rainbow’s edge toward the state senate. It hints at work and fight, and a refrain about enduring a bread week without a sour face.
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Waterloo
Sioux City
IOWA EDITORS MORE BLANKET CHARGES
Davenport Times reports the Federal Trade Commission told the Senate that many large businesses earn excessive profits. Critics say the commission is too radical and investigations lack judicious rigor. High prices and war-time volume inflate profits, suggesting a need to distinguish unit margins from total gains.
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Davenport
Federal Trade Commission
Senate
the Commission
Gates Swing Both Ways
The Minneapolis Journal notes a new policy opening gates to send back residents who oppose the country of their adoption. It references Castle Garden gates and a Seattle naturalized citizen, with federal court action cited as precedent for outward or inward swinging hinges as needed.
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Minneapolis
Castle Garden
Seattle
Eee
Your Health Self Medication Ideas and Advice
This piece argues self medication carries risks and rewards. It endorses a family medicine chest with antiseptics and approved remedies, warns that many internal medicines can be harmful, and stresses consulting a physician. It includes a Q&A with Dr Currier and notes about answering questions by mail.
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Currie
Currier
Dr. Currier
Courier
Side Talks on Who Has the Harder Time at Home
A discussion compares the burden of running a home for a working man versus a stay‑at‑home wife. It argues that circumstances vary, noting child care and housework intensity. Men’s work is less monotonous but carries the heavy duty to provide, while women bear taxing domestic duties and mental load.
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Germany
France
England
Australia
Italy
Berlin
Chil
Dren
Mr Fox and Bear Clash Over Disguised Lamb
Mr Fox disguises as a sheep to steal a lamb but is spotted by Mr Bear. Bear's surprise pursuit ends with Fox escaping as the disguise comes loose, leaving Bear with the sheepskin and fur. The tale promises Fox will turn the joke on Bear in the next installment.
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MR. Fox
MR. Bear
Dog
Real War Heroes in Song and Story at Waterloo Chautauqua
The Overseas Military quartet and the SU. L Military band will perform at the Waterloo chautauqua July 17 and 22 respectively. The quartet, four veterans with multiple wounds from Vimy Messines and Lens, will sing and tell a story told by Private Bull who lost a leg after Lens. Corporal Woodcock, Sergt De Lisle, and Sergt Esterbrook suffered severe injuries or shell shock. The program includes official government war films on torpedo boats submarines and gas. The SU L band will close the event with afternoon and evening performances.
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SU. L
France
Vimy
Messines
Lens
Bull
Woodcock
Messines Ridge
Sergt. de Lisle
Vimy Ridge
Sergt. Esterbrook
U. S
Take Nuxated Iron Promoted By Noted Figures
An old advertisement extols Nuxated Iron as a powerful strength and blood builder. It cites endorsements from political and medical figures, claiming millions use it and urging a two week trial of five grain tablets to gauge strength gains. It stresses safety, prestige, and hospital endorsements.
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Leslie M. Shaw
International Court
Samoa
United States
Charles A. Towne
Minnesota
U. S
Richard Rolland Kenney
Delaware
S. Army
John L. Clem
Shiloh
U. S. Army
David Stuart Gordon
Gettysburg
Wm. R. Kerr
Chicago
Tr. A. J. Newman
City of
Jefferson Park Hospital
James Francis Sullivan
Bellevue Hospital
New York
Westchester County Hospital
United States Senate
House of Representatives
Revalia
Avery Porchacer
All American ROTC Men Form Chorus and Band
An all American organization composed largely of university officers reserve training corps members, selected from over 400 applicants, will present a program featuring male quartets, choruses, vocal solos, and instrumental novelties in special combinations.
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University Officers Reserve Training Corps
Whale of Fish Tale From a Dough Ball
Pedestrians on Fourth Street East watch a boy, Victor Collins, carry a massive fish on a limb, with one fish resembling a young whale. The boy estimates it at about seven pounds and says he caught it near a bridge with a dough ball bait.
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Fourth Street
Victor Collins
Mobile Street
Unclear passage on fish lore and ignorance
A fragment discusses alters piscatorial and a “questioner” with stock of ignorance. Mentions possible halibut or swordfish and debate about knowledge contrary to the claim. Context suggests a literary or polemical aside rather than a clear news event.
You Need Not Suffer From Catarrh
An old advertisement promotes S. S. S. as a blood treating cure for catarrh. It claims catarrh is a blood infection and that external sprays or washes provide only temporary relief. The ad urges immediate trial, noting Swift Specific Company offers free medical advice from its chief adviser and lists Swift Laboratory Atlanta, Ga.
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Swift
Swift Laboratory
Atlanta
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Philadelphia
Story
Brooks & Finley
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Kerwin
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Fos Iowa
Haris Charles
White Ei
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Wolcott
NL Dik
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C. Gotzian & Company
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Iowa Telephone Company
Stampa
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