Watertoo Opening Courier notice and rates
An historic Waterloo Iowa newspaper page shows advertising rules and rates. It notes daily publication by Hartman Co with carrier and mail prices, editorial staff, and policy on advertisements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pan Eto Ph Secap
W. HH. Hartman Co
West Park Ave
John C. Hartman
Ad Walter
A.W. Veterson
Treas
Gen'l Mer
Maiko
Iowa
Mall
Waterloo
Lows
Associated Pres
Nerein
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Washington, D. C
Munsey
E. G. Dourherty
Regan Soe
New York
Philadelphia
Chisato
Story
Renoirs & Finley
Ren's
Remedies of Dr Duncan Cure Pneumonia Fear Influenza
A Courier report highlights Dr. Duncan of a New York hospital claiming a universal cure and preventive for pneumonia and Spanish influenza using toxin-based serum from boils. The piece urges preparedness for future outbreaks and critiques current news priorities and airplane accidents.
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America
League of Nations
Willard-Dempsey
Courier
Duncan
New York Volunteer Hospital
Dempsey-Willard
Editor Locks Shop as War God Frowns at Home Again
Goodell. Ja. July 14 Finish Leteh of Goodell has been discharged from overseas service after spending much time in a government printing office in France. Former editor and proprietor of the Goodell Globe, he locked up his plant to go to war and plans to resume publication once back. A beater patent is mentioned for a two duty range device.
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Peter
United States
Cummins
Watterloo
City of
Waterloo
State of
Iowa
War God
Goodell
Leteh of
Overs Service
France
Leteh
Goodell Globe
Tolwar
The
Globe
Healthful motoring for women debated in periodical
A newspaper column discusses driving as a healthful recreation for women within reasonable limits, arguing for fitness through swimming rowing tennis and gymnastic training. It warns against risky speeding and cranky operation, notes nervous issues from fear of accidents, and references miner's lungs and burn scar remedies.
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Fooliah
Eugenics as a Theme in a Couple's Dialogue
Andrew explains eugenics as a science of selective mating to Imogene. The dialogue satirizes charts, commissions, and social engineering, noting couples abandoning charts after their child defies expectations and cites a family named Ed Curtis who abandoned theirs after naming their daughter Bill.
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Andrew
Imogene
Cupid
Venus
Burbank
Deaf and Dumb Asylum
Curtis
Bill
Twenty-first Century Press
Sandman Story Delivers Pantry Mouse Clearing Adventure
In a playful tale, Jack-in-a-Box boasts he kept the pantry free of mice during the summer, claiming nightly vigil with his stick. Molly Doll and Cloth Cat debate his role while toys hear of a midnight chase and a clever pantry triumph.
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Jack-in-a
Box
Tam
Teddy Bent
Molly Doll
Jack
Sloth Cat
Little Woolly Dog
Jack-In-a-Box
Wwe
Puss
Cook
Groth Cat
Molly Dall
Hugh
Mistress Fuss
Ae Jack
Teddy Bear
Uncle Harry explains wartime and constitutional prohibition
Uncle Harry clarifies wartime prohibition begun July 1 1919 and the upcoming constitutional prohibition of alcohol under the eighteenth amendment. He notes demobilization, the 1920 date, beer legality disputes, and states that public referendum could alter ratified amendments. Editors invite signed inquiries. Copyright 1918 4-C Syndicate.
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Joe
Uncle Harry
Europe
Harry
Helen
Anels
Liguor
The
4-C Syndicate
Philadelphia
Buffalo Bill 24 Hour Ride Puzzle Challenge
A 1919 Sam Loyd brain teaser recalls Buffalo Bill's 24 hour ride delivering a message to Gen. Miles and returning to the rear. The puzzle asks solvers to compute the total miles ridden given the troop line and timing. The answer to No. 115 involves a high total of 75 from a number line puzzle.
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Buffalo Bill
Gen. Miles
Bill
Land
Sam Loyd
Filibuster Sparks Public Outcry Over Taxpayer Bill Delays
In the last U S senate session a filibuster blocked key appropriation bills. An extra session in June passed the measures, saving nearly a billion dollars for taxpayers. Three major items totaled 886 million less than their earlier Senate totals.
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Sioux City
Senate
Neighborhood Notes on Gran'man Pash Recovery
A neighborhood update notes Gran'man Pash is recovering from psoriasis. The writer jokes about buying a car and a wastebasket for circulars as a light local aside.
Stop Itching Eczema with Zemo Remedy
An ad promotes Zemo to stop itching and burning from eczema and related skin conditions. It claims rapid relief upon application and removal of traces of eczema pimples and rash, with extra large bottle pricing and claims of penetrating antiseptic action. The E. W. Rose Co. of Cleveland Ohio markets the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Rose Co
Cleveland, O
Economy Trims War Bills as Senate Filibuster Cited
The article notes large appropriations for the army navy and civil bills with reductions saving about a billion dollars for taxpayers. It argues no core agency is harmed and criticizes the senate filibuster for delaying legislation while stressing economy over extravagance amid war demobilization.
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Congress
Hayner's Wealth Noted Amid Speculation Of Next Campaign
The Carroll Herald notes ongoing speculation about Attorney General Hayner's future ambitions. It claims he has earned a mint from real estate speculations since taking office and suggests politics may become a mere pastime for him. It also asserts he is, in the state capitol, the richest man to have held office.
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Carroll Herald
Hayner
State Capitol
Dispute Settled by Moving Picture Evidence
Marshalltown Times-Republican notes a long standing clash was decided by a film, stating Willard was knocked down seven times not five. Joy Kibler is credited with the work. Sioux City Tribune adds a coal weather note warning of cold unless you buy coal.
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Marshalltown Times-Republican
Moving Picture
Willard
Joy Kibler
Sioux City Tribune
Steele, Alabama Mother and Daughter Praise Lydia Pinkham Remedy
A Steele mother reports relief from hot flashes nervousness and headaches after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Her daughter recovered from overwork and teaching stress after taking the same remedy and both endorse its benefits for women. The letter invites others to seek confidential advice from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. Lynn Mass.
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F. A. Gaines
R. No. 1
Steele
Ala
Siffer
Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co
Lynn
Masa
Girlish Wrinkle-Free Skin Bath Promises Quick Tone
A facsimile advertisement touts saxolite face bath as a simple method to tighten the skin and reduce wrinkles. The formula blends powdered saxolite with witch hazel to produce a firmer, refreshed complexion, pitched for outdoor and travel use.
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Watertoo
He Antaahe
Bai Inte
Count Hohenzollern
Holland
Oval
Herry
League of Officers
Galicia
Ballign
Aealth
Union Station
Answeeyer
John B. Huber
Roe Fulkerson
Sandman
Mrs. F. A. Walker
Atlantic
Czecho-Slovakia
National Assembly
Jota Jair
Warrisk Bureau
Maume Wie
Miky AL Brien
John
Briens
Mary A. O'Brien
Lassie
Lasse
Jimmy
Altho
Palmer
Brazils
Sam Loud
Lydia E. Pinkham
Cal
Miller
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