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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1919

Page

2

Wateries Evening Courict am robe Pt VOL 1 No 135

Wateries Evening Courict item page header from Waterloo Iowa daily paper 1 35 edition under Hartman press with advertising policy and office addresses. Mentions Associated Press and circulation details.

Associated Press Audit Bureau of Circulations Mies D. C Teau Dougherty Corres New York Phildelphia Story Brooks + Finley

Black Hawk County Leads In Paved Road Victory

Black Hawk county led Iowa in the push for paved roads despite strong opposition in Waterloo where support was weak. The article notes labor costs and federal aid doubts, reports farmers backing the measure, and predicts many who voted no will later admit their error as over a hundred miles of paved roads are added.

Black Hawk County Iowa Waterloo Good Roads Black Hawk Mauy Pa Tintic

Bitter editorial attacks on pacifists and bombs in America

A strong critique condemns advocates of the league covenant changes and attacks Reds and bombers. It voices American tolerance yet warns that continued bombing will trigger a harsh crackdown, mentions Judge Landis and IWW lawyers, and notes Britain establishing an agricultural botany institute in Cambridge to test seeds before London.

United States of America Reds America Uncle Sam Atlantic Sam L. OW. W Altho Ate ‘Torneys Landis Chicago I. DW British Board of Agriculture National Institute of Agricultural Botany Cambridge London Zurich Switeerland

Debate Over Covenant Sparks Free Speech Debate

The excerpt argues for individual thinking and broader discussion before adopting any covenant. It cautions against rushing to judgment and urges considering diverse views to avoid flaws, emphasizing that no one is yet competent to certify perfection.

America Joais

War Doctor's Role In Saving Armies From Disease

Discussion on how preventive medicine and the war doctor reduced battlefield deaths by infectious diseases across past wars. References to cholera typhus typhoid malaria and smallpox, with notes on their impact on armies and survival rates. Also includes reader question about a baby's birthmark and hygiene guidance from Dr John S. Huber in the health column.

Florence Nightingale Serbia John 8. Huber Cara

Little Life Confidences in an Odd Couple Philosophy

Andrew and Imogene debate the Venus de Milo statuette in a living room. he jokes about her limbs and wardrobe while she defends the statue as a symbol of ideal womanhood. Imogene remains poised as Andrew offers a humorous, pointed and provocative critique of gendered expectations.

Andrew Imogene Kob Fulkerson Mary Venus de Milo Venus Milo Corpright, Twenty-first Century Press Inc

The Sandman Story WHO LAUGHED EAST

Readable as a children’s tale about Mr. Fox exploiting Mr. Dog, chaining him, a jailbreak, and eventual capture. Mr. Dog escapes, plots revenge, and helps reclaim the hens while Fox is secured. The landet provides a simple farmyard moral about duty and temptation.

The Fox and Dog at the Farm: A Tale of Trust

A fox vanishes after a boast and a dog grows wary of nightly danger. The story contrasts loyalty and loss with a broader note on youth strengthening opinions. It concludes with a reflection on the value of military training as an asset to life and its recognized importance to the nation.

Rainbow division soldiers urge universal training

Omaha reports Soldiers of the Rainbow division return from France more convinced of universal military training for America. The group, previously National Guard, sees wartime experience as proof that nationwide readiness is essential, opposing pacifist views.

Omaha Beg Rainbow Division France America Rainbow Outfit National Guard

Ninety Ninth Birthday Joy for Uncle Bz Pash

In a simple celebration Uncle Bz Pash marked his ninety ninth birthday saying it brings relief he may not have to buy more shoes. The Buds closed their davenport parlor and Myrtie’s feller acquired an auto, signaling small-town changes.

Bz Pash Davenport Myrtie lCopyright National Newspaper Service

Palmer to Seek Democratic Nomination in 1920

The New York World reports with what appears regret that A. Mitchell Palmer, then U. S. attorney general, plans to run for the Democratic presidential nomination in 1920, citing Iowa editors objecting to his bid.

Palmer Des Moines New York World A. Mitchell Palmer The United States World

Brain Tests By 5 Bam Lo LoxD

This brain teaser from 1919 presents a cloak room boy with twenty hats and a 49 peg rack. It asks how to arrange the hats into as many straight lines as possible in any direction using four hats per line, counting diagonals as well. The puzzle echoes Sam Loyd style wit and asks for the method to hang the hats.

Fragmentary OCR Note Reads Like Lost Kitchen Ways

A mangled OCR passage describes a house kitchen scene with yellow plate and bay window, a daughter of the house, bouillon on a cold day, and a reference to a National something. The text is incomplete, mixing phrases about a package of thanks and a company, leaving unclear intent or event.

Jing Baé Imate Bouillon Ricar NX. B. CG Zwil Snony Bay Twick-Dow

Palmer's 1913 offer declined due to Quaker faith

The World argues Palmer's religious scruples would bar him from the presidency as commander in chief. It infers the paper doubts Palmer's 1920 Democratic candidacy, noting his 1913 refusal of secretary of war.

Palmer Army Mr. Palmer

Election in Calhoun County on Good Roads Called Off

An election in Calhoun county to vote on hard surfacing and a bond issue, slated for June 3, has been postponed indefinitely. The postponement followed a letter received by County Auditor J A Francis from Calhoun County Auditor R B Dixon explaining the cancellation.

Calhoun County J._A. Francis R. B. Dixon Calhoun

Calhoun County Board Sets Another Election Day

A ruling by the Bureau of Public Roads in Washington explains federal aid cannot fund travel on the primary system with heavy traffic. The Calhoun County Board will schedule another election day in the near future.

Zemo Promises Quick Relief For Skin Ailments

Zemo ointment advertised to relieve eczema ringworm rashes and related skin troubles. Sold at drug stores for 35 cents or 1 for extra large bottles with prompt application claimed to ease itching and heal most skin diseases. Distributed by E W Rose Co Cleveland Ohio.

E. W. Rose Co Cleveland Herpicide Co Drug and Dept Black’s Dry Goods CO

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League of Nations Dix. Wilsor O. K Huber War Doctor Mr. Fox Mr. Dog Frien Mr. Man Eva Melia Sigma Man Sam Loyd National Biscuit Company Yne Ted Sewbro Herpicide Newbro
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