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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1918
Page
8
A reader letter from Lewisville criticizes prohibition in Waterloo Kentucky, arguing prohibition harms more than it helps and condemns driving while intoxicated. The piece cites dangers of bootleg liquor and mocks enforcement limits, calling for restraint and reason in policy.
The American Press Humorists gathered in Chicago for the sixteenth annual Amalgamated Brotherhood of Jokesmitts convention. Over 80 delegates met at Hotel Sherman, drawing curious remarks from onlookers who mistook humorists for undertakers. The group toured Graceland Cemetery to visit Eugene Field's grave, where Col. William Light foot Visscher urged them not to be sad, honoring the children's poet.
Mrs. Frank H. Bechter, mother of Sergt. Donald Bechter who died in France, received a sympathy letter from Sergt. Charles H. Donde of the Twenty third U. S. Infantry. Donde wrote at a hospital staff member’s request describing the sergeant’s condition and the slim hope of recovery, and praising patriotic sacrifice shared by the fallen soldier and his grieving mother.
Senator Grout continues his bid for state senate noting his farm duties limit campaign time. He argues a record of legislative accomplishments supports a second term and cites opposition grounds as valid reasons for renomination, expecting support at the upcoming convention.
A Waterloo chautauqua runs July 14 to 22 with daily 9:30 to 10:30 bible study classes in Fowler Memorial hall led by Mrs. George Moody, a seasoned organizer endorsed by the Waterloo Ministerial association. Subjects span The Greatest Book to The Greatest Prophecy and a child program features games, drills, and a chautauqua circus.
An advertisement urges immediate action against catarrh, claiming it is curable by cleansing the blood rather than relying on sprays or douches. It promotes S S S as a vegetable blood remedy used for over fifty years, with a medical department offering free case study by mail.
President Wilson announces three new eastern national forests the White Mountain Shenandoah and Natural Bridge to protect watersheds timber and recreation. The White Mountain area covers parts of New Hampshire Maine with about 391000 acres under protection. Shenandoah spans Virginia and West Virginia with about 186000 acres. Natural Bridge sits mainly in Virginia with around 37000 acres under federal protection.
Washington issues new rules regulating beef use in eating houses with voluntary compliance expected nationwide. Iowa tests show food administration likely to enforce. violations may lead to supply actions.
The text outlines banned and allowed meat dishes by weekday, specifying roast beef only on Monday midday meals and stews or tripe on other days. It mentions various organ meats and byproducts permissible at any time, reflecting archaic culinary directives.
C A Moore, 87, leads male knitters in San Antonio by producing 12 sweaters and 18 helmets along with wristlets and socks in six months. He began knitting as a pastime, found it appealing, and chose to help the Red Cross. Moore lives with his daughter Mrs Nicholson and plans to continue his work.
The statement notes Eliss hopes to keep his efforts going until the war ends, expressing determination to persist with his work amid ongoing conflict.
Manila reports Miss Maria Alameda of Cagayan passed the National Guard tests after officers were persuaded of her seriousness. She passed the physical examination and is ready to serve in a special capacity, hoping to go to the front with the first division as a nurse.
A nurse from New York City describes recovering from bronchial pneumonia and weakness using Vinol with beef and cod liver peptones. She reports improved appetite, quicker weight gain, and relief from cough, attributing her strength return to Vinol. The endorsement is presented as medical advice from Miss Ed. M. Walker, R. N.
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