Waterlog Evening Courier and Daily Reporter ad notes
An aged OCR fragment from Waterlog Evening Courier and Daily Reporter discusses advertising rates and policy, mentions the Audit Bureau of Circulation, and references a political stance on road amendments led by David E. Mackie. It includes garbled names and locations and a tangential note about Bishop Lawrence and a Massachusetts fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sie
Audit Bureau of Circuations
D. W. HW
Hartman
West Fork Ave
Jariman
Treas
Street Car Problem in Waterloo Delays and Reforms Debated
Waterfalo patrons favor the one man street car concept in principle but object to delayed service and imperfect operation as outlined by officials. The Waterloos Mayor and city council report on street car conditions abroad is considered valuable for guiding a fair resolution to the controversy. Litigation is costly and delays growth, so a settlement aimed at fair traffic expansion is urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterfas
Hug
Watertow
Rom
Councl
Waterloo
George B. Karr
Parsons, Kan
Karr
Sman
Boy Scouts In War Mobilization Debate
The National Council of Boy Scouts of America clarifies that scouts will not join military organizations. Scouts will contribute through first aid, message carrying, alarm duties, relief work, and protection of property. The movement has grown to 336,000 scout members and continues to support national preparedness without serving as soldiers.
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Boy Scouts
National Council of Boy Scouts In America
Lan Scouts
National Council
America
Sramt
Boy Scouta
Cugat Te Hain
Farmers oppose road law repeal and town commission
A fragment from Mt. Auburn Ta dated Feb 26 reports opposition by a group of legislators to the Inanatoa- PRI road law and to abolish the hirshwar commission. It notes progress in permanent public welfare over four years and references aJewish representatives who advocate in favor of economical, efficient governance.
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Baiye
Mt. Auburn
Jews House of Representatives
Thoes
Two Brave Women Heroes of Laconia Disaster Told by Father Sargent
Father Sargent recalls survivors from the Laconia shipwreck describing how Mrs. Mary Hoy and her daughter Elizabeth faced death with courage. The story highlights their humane bravery amid the storm and enduring American spirit as the nation contemplates the war’s end and political tremors.
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Father Sargent
Laconia
Mary Hoy
Elizabeth
State Rights and Inconsistent Proclamations Across States
A compilation of editorials from Iowa and surrounding papers critiques state rights rhetoric, prohibition era acts, and political theory. It cites Burlington Wawk-Ere, Sioux City Tribune, Marshalltown Times-Republican, Dubuque Times-Criminal, and Burlington Gazette, noting distrust of home state power, the Carrie Nation tribute, library funding cuts, a California socialist prison sentence, and President Wilson on history versus action.
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Burlington
Wawk
United States of America
Lour
Sioux City Tribune
Kansas
Fate House
Carrie Nation
Carrie
Inauguration Ramblings and War Measures Across Seas
New York Times notes President Wilson will take the oath on Sunday March 4 with a public ceremony that may reveal little hearing of the inaugural address. The piece contrasts past open air celebrations with Taft era dignity and recalls Britain’s war measures described by the New York World including reduced imports to fund loans and fast shipbuilding to sustain France Italy and Russia.
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New York Times
Wilson
Bnt
Capitol
Lanehenn
Washington
Taft
Jackson
Britain
New York World
Rip van Winkle
France
Italy
Russia
Edward Carson Calatly
Great Britain
England
Just In Jest High Hogs and Quirky Headlines
A string of quirky snippets appears with weathered humor and local banter. The item notes hog prices around 13.60 per hundred pounds and piles of witty, unrelated lines about names, jokes, and politics. It references Davenport Times and Sioux City Tribune headlines in a playful, fragmentary style.
A Waterloo Book Calls for Preserving Local Memory
A letter urges recording and publishing Waterloo founders memories before they disappear. It proposes a community funded volume edited into a cohesive history, praising living voices and civic spirit, and suggesting Rotary, Fortnightly, and Woman's clubs back the project for a lasting portrait of the town's early days.
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Spencer
Elfy van
Woodrow Wi
Waterloo
L Ib
Koide Inun
Health and Happiness by John B Wader A M ALD
Medical column on impetigo eczema and related skin infections in children. Describes crusting lesions around mouth and nose, noncontagious versus contagious forms, treatment with Lassar Paste or ammoniated mercury ointment, and note on scratching spreading infection. Also includes Q A on embolus hysteria epilepsy and general health guidance with Dr Huber verdicts and prescription notes.
Sayings and Quips from R W Howes and Others
A collage of aphorisms and brief notes on public figures and events. Includes R W Howes sayings about talkers and women, Bergson’s diplomatic visit to the U S, calls for patriotic restraint versus war, a comparison of public figures, and a strange legal note about an American eagle sentenced to life confinement after a pig theft dispute.
Rotary club to hear on life insurance and livestock care
The Rotary Club F A Ferguson will address the Monday luncheon on life insurance with reference to the Iowa Life Insurance company. W G Huntley will discuss livestock conservation and vegetables while Berbbrock will deliver a weekly legislative report. A prize cigars will be donated by Waterloo Fruit and Commission.
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F. A. Ferguson
Rotary Club
Life Insurance
Iowa Life Insurance Company
W. P. Hosie
GOW
Huntley Wi
Iqo
Berpbrock
The
Waterloo Fruit & Commission , Company
Answer These Questions by WM J Peck Thrift Bond asks for letters
The National Thrift Bond Corporation of Broadway New York seeks letters answering seven thrift questions. Prizes up to 235 dollars for the best replies, due by April 1 1917. Respondents should summarize savings habits community investments and ways to build financial security for families.
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National Thrift Bond Corporation
Broadway
New York City
France
England
Canada
Side Talks on Ruth Cameron and Expensive Taste
A narrator contrasts good taste with expensive taste through a couple, noting that taste defined by love of beauty and judgment differs from taste aimed at outshining others. The man hoards money on costly items while the woman, with limited means, demonstrates refined taste in home and dress, revealing the social pride tied to expense.
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Elwager
Benny and the Griffin Rivalry in a Bold Rescue
In a fairy tale scene Benny overcomes a griffin and its mate to save the unconscious princess. He uses wit and a final wish to transform the griffins into bats and return home with the princess, leading to a royal wedding and a week of celebration at the palace.
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Benny
Hegan
Ben
Ro Amebody
India
Oy McClure News- Paper Syndicate
St Jacobs Oil Promises Quick Rheumatic Pain Relief
An old advertisement proclaims St Jacobs Oil as a harmless rheumatism liniment that relieves rheumatic pain stiffness and sore joints without internal treatment. It claims fast relief for sciatica neuralgia lumbago backache and sprains and urges a trial bottle from drug stores.
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St. Jacobs
St. Jacobs Oil
Hull's Catarrh Cure and Blood Purifier Ad Claims
An advertisement touts internal treatment for catarrh, asserting local applications cannot cure. It promotes Hull's Catarrh Cure and Blood Purifier, claims physician approval, and offers testimonials. Sold by druggists with a price, urging use of the remedies for lasting relief.
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Hull
Mall
J. Chenee & CO
Toledo
Dreggista
Bali
Coastireton . Co
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