War Savings Stamps Campaign Aims to Enroll Waterloo
The Waterlo o Service League launches a drive to enroll every man woman and child in the city as buyers of war savings stamps or thrift stamps. The program promotes saving and lending to the government with about four and a quarter percent interest, stressing the long term war effort and postwar lending capacity. It highlights the broader national shift to the United States as a major lender as Europe sinks deeper into wartime needs.
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Waterloo
Service League
Uncle Sam
Sam
Theae
Tern
Meeting the Shock and Homefront Courage
A wartime column praises American troops in France for repelling German shock troops amid gas and artillery horrors. It notes American resilience, cautions against overstatement, and urges homefront courage as victory nears.
Wisconsin War Rhetoric Shapes La Follette Fallout
Davenport’s Wisconsin roundup editorials denounce La Follette over war stance, cite state backing of the government and war effort, and warn against using opposition for political gain. Civics and patriotism themes emphasize sacrifice, food conservation, and unity against Germany.
A Welshiman’s Prayer in a Chapel Service
A Western Mail note from Cardiff recounts a simpleminded man who always takes his turn in devotional services. His prayer references a local figure with throat trouble and breathing difficulties, asking for divine guidance on how far to proceed.
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Cardiff
Western Mail
Kaister
Send a Bushel Request Amid Parcel Weight Change
A local notice reports a request to a former friend to mail a son a bushel, noting parcel weight limits now permit up to seventy pounds. The item hints at logistical or personal exchange tied to postal rules.
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Harald
Pushel
The Armpr as a Lender
A midwestern farmer once cautious about borrowing now faces a shift to lenders and investors beyond local banks. The article notes settlers, debt, and mortgage burdens shaping a change as the nation becomes a seller of capital rather than a borrower. It contrasts past pioneer finance with a future where Americans may lend across oceans and continents.
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Europe
Bank of England
America
England
France
Italy
Belgium
Raf
Amartha
South America
United States
Germany
Russia
Middlewest
Mississippi Valley
Weltiver
Abe
Cancer warnings and treatment advises from early 20th century text
The piece discusses cancer causes from prolonged irritation to tobacco use and X-ray burns, urges early detection especially for those over 40, and notes varying cure rates for operation. It includes a reader question about breast cancer and emphasizes seeking a doctor’s advice and information by mail.
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Answaern
Should Every Woman Knit The War Effort
A column argues women should contribute to war work in ways best suited to their talents. It praises a businesswoman who organizes town efforts and a married woman who uses her stenography job to fund knitting and aid French children. The piece stresses doing what one can without overextending oneself.
The Sandman Story Spooks Spoons and Schemes
Mr Crow steals spoons from a deserted table then hides them. He plots revenge on Mr Coon and targets Mr Possum, forging a suspicious tale as he probes for the missing tin spoons. The tale follows a playful chase amid woodland neighbors with a cliffhanger ending.
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Mr. Crow
Mr. Dog
Mr. . Possum
Mr. Coon
Mr. Possum
Mr. Crowe
Fifty Years Ago In The Courier March 5 1868
Seizure of four fillett distilleries at Gilbertville by U S Marshal and local officials reveals capacity for 75 gallons of whiskey daily. Five men arrested. Notable notes include Moody in Des Moines urging revival, a Rockford marriage, farm markets, land entry for settlers, and opposition to a $2,600,000 Iowa state house project before taxes tighten.
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Waterloo
Zoth & Hartman
Postemies
Iowa
Washington Bureau
Munsey Bldg
Dougherty
Fillett
Gilbertville
U. S
Fitz Sessions
Brown
Peabody
Des Moines
Fortieth Year Reflections and Town News From 1878
March 6 1878 item notes local politics Matt Parrott re elected mayor A C Bunnell and J H Goodrich serve as treasurer and assessor councilmen elected Frank Neely C J Maynard W W Miller Lewis Lichty Lincoln hall gets brick like makeover fire alarm disrupts Grace Church sermon W J Butcher home fire claims George Grout 22 of consumption tramp steals clothesline pants at D B Ames home in east town
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Matt Parrott
A. C. Bunnell
J. H. Goodrich
Frank Neely
C. J. Maynard
W. W. Miller
Lewis Lichty
Grace Church
W. J Butcher
Illinois Central Depot
D. B. Ames
Mr. Ames
Twenty Years Ago April 5 1898 City Election Notes
City election results list councilmen by ward J E Sedgwick H W Hammond J W Krapfel W L Hlingworth and John Lonerman. Stolt sells shoe stock to sons C and A F Stolt. Van Vieck couple hunt near Spirit Lake with 123 mallard ducks. L Van Vieck bags 225 ducks a swan and four brant at Lost Island lake. Senators push war against Spain after sinking of the Maine. Foraker pleads Cuban independence. Sans Souci island hotel prospects noted by Lichty Brown and Fowler. Supt S H Sheakley re elected at Waterloo west schools. H A Snyder resigns Baptist chorister post after 15 years service, 12 as leader.
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J. E. Sedgwick
H. W. Hammond
J. W. Krapfel
W. L. Hlingworth
John Lonerman
L. van Vieck
Lost Island Lake
Sunny Mr Ways and the Era of Good Feeling
Chicago Herald reports William Hays new Republican National Committee chair travels the country promoting harmony and unity within the party. He asserts there are no factions and argues constant confirmation of harmony motivates action. The piece analyzes political psychology behind public statements of unity.
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Chicago Herald
William Hays
Republican National Committee
Cireles
New York
Pape's Diapepsin For Indigestion Or Bad Stomach
Sour gassy upset stomach and heartburn are eased in minutes by Pape's Diapepsin. It neutralizes acidity, relieves distress, and promotes comfortable meals. Get a fifty cent case from any drug store for quick safe stomach relief.
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Pape
Mr Hays and Republican mood in political climate
A brief remark notes that Mr Hays naturally makes Republicans of all shades feel more cheerful, signaling a mood uplift across factions. The comment implies broader optimism in the party's ranks.
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Mr. Hays
Cuticura Heals Tenter On Boy S Skin Trouble
Mrs. Alice Harris of St. Louis reports her seven year old son suffered severe tetter on scalp with hair loss and itching. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment, he healed following a free sample request and purchase. The ad promotes Cuticura products for skin troubles and general toilet use.
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Alice Harris
Scott Ave
St. Louis
Serpekerh Fergby Mall
Ausra
Recipe to darken gray hair with simple ingredients
A home hair darkening mix combines Bay Rum Barbo Compound and glycerine in water. Apply daily for two weeks, then weekly, using half a pint to darken gray hair and leave it soft and glossy without stickiness. It claims to make a gray-haired person look 20 years younger.
Furniture Beauty Restored by Tobey Polish
Tobey Company reveals an old secret shop formula for cleaning and restoring fine furniture. A cheesecloth duster removes dirt and fingerprints in a single operation. Tobey Polish, available in various sizes, promises a high-quality finish at dealers.
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Tobey Company
Tobey
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