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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1918
Page
2
The piece discusses immigrant groups forming ethnic clubs and the risk of political factionalism, urging assimilation while preserving valued ideas. It laments rising aviation fatalities among cadets, notes criticism of the draft system, and mentions a name-change case, a weather office worker quitting for farming, wartime casualty concerns, and Delaware's ratification of the dry amendment.
Practical health column outlines disease prevention, sanitation, and health promotion. Readers may submit general questions for discussion. personal inquiries require a stamped self addressed envelope and include a fee.
A historical meditation explains the provost marshal general not as a person but as the symbol of the government's power over the individual. It argues the office represents the nation’s absolute authority during emergencies and that many fear its fate and justice. It stresses civic truth and the office’s societal impact.
Appeal warns single filers earning over 1000 and married couples earning over 2000 in 1917 must file under the war revenue act. Grace period extended to April 1 with penalties for late returns. The piece stresses universal responsibility and vigilance by the secret service in enforcing compliance. It also includes an editorial note on German American alliances questioning their political prudence.
Archbishop Keane urges Catholic clergy in Iowa to back the Savings movement and aid it in teaching thrift to parishioners. Parochial schools join with public schools statewide in a campaign emphasizing financial and economic benefits of war savings.
The article explains dry pleurisy and pleural effusion detailing causes and symptoms such as sharp side pain, chills, fever, and shallow breathing. It notes age prevalence around 40 to 50 and links illness to overwork underfeeding and intoxication, with treatment suggestions and a reader question about a skin discoloration tied to cleanliness and bathing.
Side Talks chabox discusses marriage dynamics and the idea that the freest partnerships come from caring least yet risks and rewards of loving deeply. It cites a Bible verse about losing and finding life for a higher purpose, urging readers to embrace love rather than fear.
A kind old magician and a mermaid trade soil and roses for a richer garden. Wicked goblins sting rose stems with fairy pins, but the Sea King cures the problem by granting roses thorny defense. The wedding feast proceeds as the garden gains protection from future mischief.
A playful riff imagines George Washington reading a current newspaper front page and reacting with disbelief. The piece contrasts old and new views on foreign policy and entangling alliances as contemporaries discuss Germany Russia and peace efforts.
C A Bish reports a grateful note from Russell Polley first class private in the 33rd aero squadron in France. He thanks Illinois Central employees for tobacco sent from Whiting Iowa and says American tobacco tastes better than French or English fare. The letter expresses morale boost from home and a reminder that support backs the troops returning to duty.
Public library shelves gain a large batch of new volumes including Beecroft Who's Who Among the Wild Flowers, Anne of Avonlea, Parnassus on Wheels, Eyes of the World, and That Printer of Udell's. Books from Library East and West are slated for circulation Saturday morning, while several entries list authors and assorted topics. The notices also include a regional photo of the New Turkey self determination idea and a local quip about women’s shoe size trends.
Telede Chronicle encourages placing bird houses to enhance surroundings with birds songs and help control insects. The piece notes birds aid vegetable, fruit, and grain production and promotes starting this year.
Mrs. Frank Henson of Urbana Illinois says change of life brought weakness and guppe but Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound restored strength and eliminated annoying symptoms She urges other women to try the root and herb remedy to ease nervousness heat flashes backache and headaches and improve overall well being.
The Kaiser praises God for guidance and expresses pride in the army and people. He notes the Russians failed to deter them, and references Frederick the Great and William as sharing divine favor.
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