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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1918

Page

2

Hays and Harmony in Republican Party Ties

The article argues Will Hays could unite divided Republicans after the 1912 split, outlining his progressive stance and proposals to end machine nominations, purge bosses, and push open nominations. It notes the need for world statesmanship and reform to win in 1920, with attention to party unity and the postwar duties of the nation.

Indiana Will H.hays Hays Perkins Penrose Senator Lodge Jos Cannon Mr. Heys Rooseelt Barnes Republican Party Tha ‘Party Cnest

Publicity, phrases, and the sun’s old truths

A Bert Leston Taylor column traces Wilson’s famous phrases to earlier sources in Emerson Verlaine and other writers. The piece argues that originality is rare and that a sharp line belongs to the user, not the author, citing lines about publicity and peace without victory.

Bert Leston Taylor Colyum Wilson Emerson Chicago Herald Paul Verlaine

City Grown Wheat and Vacant Lats in Waterloo

A Courier and Reporter correspondent urges sowing spring wheat on vacant lats to ease food shortages. Promotes gardens but notes many tracts remain unused in Waterloo additions, suggesting wheat as a viable use. Mentions Germany, Yanko, and Belgian relief context amid wartime gloom and rising anti-Thompsonism in Chicago.

The Courier and Waterloo

No More Please Cars and Other Iowa Edits

Iowa editors urge avoiding the term pleasure cars in favor of passenger cars as most cars are used for business. They warn joyriding wastes gasoline and could affect wartime needs and bonds, urging fuel conservation. Gov Harding’s reelection note is seen as surprising but not surprising to readers. A Tromnois Chief columnist jokes coal supplies ending next week.

Verlunca Simonds France Franen Marne Verdun Burtt America Great Britain Paris Hindenburg Sher United States Isaner Yanko Davenport Democrat Treasury Department War Department

Railroads face costly government overhaul with profits guaranteed

Des Moines Register and other papers discuss a Senate plan to have the government finance railroad improvements during wartime, with private owners receiving enhanced dividends. Estimated costs reach 600 to 1,000 million dollars, while rates may rise later. Publicity and secrecy trends in Washington also draw scrutiny as newspapers note the push for transparency and the dangers of leaks. Colorado Springs Gazette notes German six month war timelines as popular imagination.

Des Moines Register Senate Washington, D. C Fimes Cummins United States Senate Colorado Springs Germany Wirst England Hindenburg Paris

Fighting for Peace and Democracy Across the Burlington Rank

The republic vows to bend its energies and make sacrifices to win permanent peace and safeguard democracy. The piece notes a young generation, with few exceptions, embracing a noble prize for leaders while addressing occupation and national resolve.

Burlington Rank& Because Republic

Mississippi Declares Tick Fever Free Statewide

Mississippi marks emancipation from cattle tick thraldom, becoming the fifth area state fully quarantined for tick fever to be cleared. Federal and state actions freed nearly 400,000 square miles, with dipping vats and preparations rising in tick-infested regions. Texas fever affects cattle, not humans. Rocky Mountain fever can threaten people, causing chills, high fever, headaches, delirium, pain, exhaustion, and dark spots. More tomorrow.

Mississippi Sha H.T. Ricketts Chicago

The Two Sides of Neatness and Cheerful Sloth

A columnist adjoins a discussion on neatness versus laxness in people and maids. It contrasts strict self-discipline with flexible hospitality, noting that being punctual and tidy can breed irritability, while a carefree, generous spirit invites slackness. The piece urges choosing friends by the faults one tolerates least.

Crow and Possum host bachelor supper plot

In a wood near their homes Mr. Coon and Mr. Possum plan a bachelor party to share a supper on a bright moon night. They exclude married folks and plot to keep James Crow from spying, while courting Possum’s shiny tin spoons. Old Crow lurks, eyeing the meal, and the scene ends with Crow plotting to learn more as the feast begins.

Mr. Coon Mr. Possum James Crow Stree Crow Ionly Wood Asley Mr. Craw Mr. Crow Jack Rabbit

Uncle Harry Explains the Supreme War Council and the Western Front

Uncle Harry discusses the supreme war council of the Allies, its formation in November, and how it coordinates nations like the United States led by Gen Tasker Bliss and Gen Pershing. He explains the Western Front from Belgium to the Swiss frontier, and compares the council to a city fire department leadership structure.

Uncle Harry Supreme War Council Western Front Joe War Council United States Tasker N. Bliss Army Gen.Pershing Helen Uncle Ha Germany Jimmy Versailles Belgium Bel- Blan Gen- Pershing Tieutenant

You Need Not Surfe You Need Not Surfe

You have likely relied on external remedies for catarrh limited by temporary relief. The text states catarrh is a blood infection and permanent relief requires driving the infection from the blood, with S. S. S. cited as the solution.

5S. S. S Tadverth

Swift’s U S S declares curing catarrh causing health

A Swift specific ad claims U S S cleanses catarrh by driving poisons from blood and strengthening it to restore health. It promises relief from throat mucous, nasal sores, bad breath, and hawking. Drugstores stock it and medical advice is offered free by the company from Atlanta.

Swift Swift Laboratory Atlanta

Best Medicine for Women in Portsmouth Ad

Mrs Sara Shaw of Portsmouth Ohio testifies Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound cured her irregularities pains and weakness. She urges other suffering women to try the famous root and herb remedy and offers special advice from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn Massachusetts on forty years of experience.

Portsmouth Ohio Lydia E Pinkham Sara Shaw No. 1

Olive Tablets Offer Liver Help For Digestion Woes

Thousands suffer stomach upset from clogged liver and disordered bowels. Dr Edwards Olive Tablets soothe the liver and restore natural function, relieving indigestion without griping. A vegetable compound with olive oil, sold in 10c and 25c boxes by all druggists.

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