M A failed in small thing and world war letters
Letter from Lawrence Adair in Lanatres France critiques YMCA work abroad. He recalls local workers at base hospitals failing to aid soldiers, with reports of refusals to share tobacco or matches, contrasting Red Cross generosity. He urges accountability and notes several old company members.
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Lawrence Adair
Te Courier
Waterloo Ambulance Company
Lantres
France
The
Courier
Miy Old Company
Y.M. C. Ebor
YM. G. A
Red Cross
Aivation Army
Knights of
Cotabus
Cmpany
Leo Dwyer
Oelwein
Otto Jansen
Roland
Theodore ‘Herbst
Thymond Webler
Algona
Alt
Waterloo
Berry
Toul
Harold Fertuson
Munger
Theatres Face Luxury Tax Confusion for Patrons
Treasurers warn patrons misunderstand the war revenue tax on amusements. The 1 cent levy applies to tickets costing 10 cents or more and is collected by theatre management. Children under 12 pay 1 cent regardless of ticket price.
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Sammy
Parker
Herbert Parker
Treaster
Waterloo
Congress
Woman's Case Amazes Waterloo With Eye Remedy
A Waterloo ad reports a businessman's wife suffering eye pains and weak sight for years. After using Lavoptik eye wash with hazel camphor and hypophastis the single bottle treatment astonished readers. The ad guarantees a small bottle will help any case and offers a free aluminum eye cup from Wangler Brothers Co., druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wangler Brothers Co
Would Rather Fight Than Work Claim Promises Cure
An advertisement claims Mayr's Wonder Ul Remedy clears catarrhal mucus from the intestinal tract and reduces inflammation causing stomach and intestinal ailments. It asserts one dose proves its effect, offers a money back guarantee, and cites Wangler Bros and Jansen & Hansen with druggists nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayr
Wangler Bros
Jansen &. Hansen
Verywhere, Oy
Glasses for Headache Offered at 518 Jefferson
Advertiser promotes eye glasses aimed at headaches sold at the 518 Jefferson location.
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Trs
Jefferson
Thorobred Sales Establish Name as Cattle Center
Waterloo will host multiple cattle sales attracting attention. Harvey Hess of Orange township will sell Aberdeen-Angus cattle March 20 at the Dairy Cattle Congress sale barn. William Galloway plans an April 23 Holstein dispersion sale at his Hampton Indiana Galoway farms.
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Waterloo
Harvey Hess
Hess & Brown
Orange Township
Dairy Cattle Congress
William Galloway
Galloway
Hampton
B. Dove
Willow Lawn
Waverly
Dairy Congress
Waterloo Jersey
Moore & Maulk
Make Your Own Cough Remedy With Pinex Syrup
A homemade cough syrup using Pinex and syrup is claimed to outdo store remedies. Mix 2% ounces Pinex in a pint of syrup such as honey or sugar syrup for a pint of effective relief that eases phlegm and soothes throat membranes. The ad promises quick relief for ordinary coughs bronchitis whooping cough and bronchial asthma and offers a money back guarantee through The Pinex Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinex Co
Ft. Wayne Nd
Waterloo Center Gains Reputation for Dairy Cattle Sales
A two year old bull set a record at a C. H. Peverill sale selling for 18 000 while another bull fetched 1 800 and later valued at 30 000 with a 15 000 half interest sale The article notes average prices exceeding 800 per animal and highlights Waterloo as a recognized center for dairy cattle sales according to breeders and stockmen.
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C. H. Peverill
Waterloo
Lemon Lotion Recipe for Bright Skin
A home made lemon lotion blends lemon juice with orchard white to whiten and brighten skin. Strain juice, mix three ounces orchard white, bottle a quarter pint, massage daily on face neck hands for soft clear complexion. inexpensive and fragrant.
Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root Promoted By Dr Kilmer Co
A dubious advertisement touts Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a cure for kidney liver and bladder ailments. It claims endless testimonials and urges readers to obtain a sample bottle by mail with a ten cent enclosure. The Waterloo Daily Courier Reporter is named for attribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilmer
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
Waterloo Daily Courier Reporter
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M.A
Awrence Adair
Thorobred Sales
Ervous
Geo. Heflin
New Cumberland
Miles Nervine
DR. Miles
Tage
Mason Cit Marshallt
Charles C
Aberdeen Waterloo
Iowa
Towa
S. D
Burch Bros
Pro BR
Appare
Antares
C.b
Ebon Ton
Fetas
Dolmans
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