Waterloo Daily Ad Rates and Dandelion Eradication Tips
The Waterloo Daily announces advertising rates and notes on publication, then pivots to a quirky excerpt about dandelion control. It cites W. H. Hartman Co as publisher and mentions editor Jobo G Harman, with general mail and carrier pricing. The piece then quotes botanist W L Oswald of Minnesota State College, detailing methods to eradicate dandelions including knife pruning, crown fuel with gasoline or kerosene, and spraying iron sulfate for badly infested lawns.
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Associated Preach
Audit Bureau of Circulations
W. H. Hartman Company
Weet Park Ave
Jobo G Harman
A. WF. Peterson
Sec Trana
Gen
Waterloo
W. L. Oswald
Minnesota State College
The Want's Children and Naval Speed Lessons
A wartime column argues the war debt burden falls on Europe’s children and urges the U S to build fast battleships to counter European and Japanese speed. It notes the impact of war loans on future generations, praises speed in naval battles, and warns of relying on pacifist policy alone. A closing note calls for rapid dandelion eradication to protect lawns.
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Europe
Hercules
von Spee
Good Hope
South America
North Sea
Sydney
Emden
England
Dame
Dancer
England and Drink in the Public Square
A fragmented essay argues Britons fiercely defend personal liberty over government limits on alcohol while noting parallels with other nations. It criticizes political schemes to regulate voting and jokes about jitneys, longs for civic duty, and urges readers to assist the upcoming census with patriotism and participation.
Pepper Talks By George Matthew Adams
Adams extols Peary and Patterson for pursuing feats purely for love of doing them. They achieved unique goals, inspiring others and proving that bold effort moves the world, even if critics question the value of the outcomes.
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Pepper
George Matthew Adams
Admiral Peary
Peary
Patterson
Chicago
New York
Hoe
Ponderous Sunday Evangelist Highlights Sporting Roots
Hedy the world's athletic champion evangelist, Lilly Sunday, started as a foul baseball player then shifted to revival work. He built a wholesale revival business, promoting sermons in street language. His rise in western towns led to Philadelphia and plans for Chicago, drawing praise and critique for bold methods.
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Lilly Sunday
Hedy
Sunday
Basuball
Hla
Philadelphia
Chicago
That's Different The Class Divide In A Laundry World
A neighbor argues Mary should give up her child to Mrs. Martin for adoption. The writer critiques middle and upper class indifference toward the washerwoman and her family, highlighting calls for empathy over financial distance and the neglect of working women’s burdens.
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Mary
Louise
Rose
Sama
Agabe
Margaret
What Iowa Editors Are Saying About China and Leo Frank
Des Moines Register and Leader argue China’s embarrassment comes from German rifles and scarce ammunition, leaving China unable to arm for war. Des Moines Capital contends Leo Frank would be pardoned by popular vote if allowed, citing fair trial concerns and reasonable doubt. Cedar Rapids Republican notes aging thoughts and the urge to feel younger.
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China
Des Moines Register
Leo Rank
Does Moines
Leo
No clear article headline from fragment
The fragment notes that the trait applies to men as much as to women and suggests the tendency to grow old remains similar for both genders. The partial sentence hints at a broader discussion of aging and equal applicability of certain traits across sexes.
Ailments of Men Overcome With Cadomene Tablets
A period advertisement promises restoration of vitality and nervous energy for men facing “second childhood” through Cadomene tablets. It claims three grain tablets in sealed tubes are effective without opiates or habit-forming drugs and require no physician’s prescription.
Tipping and age beliefs in editorials and chatter
A column from Webster City Tribune debates tipping as coercive and harmful to service workers. It contrasts aging views with youth, cites a quieter decline into old age, and praises relations with younger people for vitality. Other papers mock or humorously critique political chatter about lieutenant governor candidates and candidate strategy.
Weather Watchmen Fear Frost After Rainy Day
After a damp day, gardeners and fruit sellers anticipated heavy frost risk as temperatures sank to 42 at 8:30 PM. Rain continued through the evening, heightening concerns of potential crop damage.
Unseasonal Night Shows No Frost Damage Yet
A cloudy night with a light breeze spared tender vegetation from damage as a 36 degree minimum temperature prevented a general frost. Ice formed on board walks but ground heat kept most crops like tomatoes and beans safe. May rainfall reached 2.25 inches with .63 inches yesterday at Ralph B. Slippy's home. If winds stay west and skies clear, frost danger could return tonight.
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Ralph B. Slippy
Col Cotton On Extra List In Iowa Guard Reorganization
In Iowa National Guard restructuring officers exceed needs as four regiments shrink to three. Col. Cotton of Waterloo, the last elected, is placed on the extra list. Adj. Gen. Logan announced lieutenant colonel assignments under the plan. George W. Ball of Iowa City will serve with the First Regiment as part of the changes.
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Iowa National Guards
Col. Cotton
Waterloo
Register and
Adj
Guy E. Logan
Iowa National Guard
George W. Ball
Iowa City
W. H
No Alum in Royal Baking Powder dawns on Iowa units
The Second regiment will include Matt Tinley of Council Bluffs, with C. W. Cotton of Waterloo assigned to the extra set. Major assignments remain incomplete as Charlton, Cherokee, and Fort Madison units face disbandment and state property turnover. Des Moines officers will monitor equipment transfer and vacancy follow ups. The Waterloo Chamber of Commerce secretary and Town Criers leader aid Peoria visitors’ Waterloo visit planning.
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Alley
Sheldon
Matt Tinley
Council Bluffs
C. W. Cotton
Waterloo
Chariton
Logan
Charlton
Des Moines
Cherokee
Fort Madison
Ler
Chamber of Commerce and Waterloo Club
Harry E. Kiester
Town Criers Club
Peoria
Vinton Plans Commercial Club to Host Peoria Boosters
Businessmen in Vinton intend to form a Commercial club to better entertain a Peoria boosters delegation. The visitors are set to stop in the city on Tuesday May 18, per word received yesterday by Herman C. Mill.
Waterloo Woman's Club Boosts Belgian Relief Fund
The Waterloo Woman's club plans to raise money for Belgian relief by selling ration tickets at banks and libraries. They cite Hmile Franque, a Belgian banker, saying Belgium faces famine unless given mercy, noting civil needs exceed Allied army supplies and needing about $6.35 million in food for four months. The Courier notes strong reader support and that Want Ads yield results.
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Waterloo Woman's Club
Hmile Franque
Catarrh cured by Quaker Herb Remedies, Cedar Falls
Health teacher warns catarrh is a germ disease caused by the catarrh germ. He endorses Quaker Herb Extract as a germicide and worm destroyer, offering single bottles and complete courses with prices. Available through Model Pharmacy and Cedar Falls Drug Co. Cedar Falls location noted.
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Fourth Street
Cedar Falls
Cedar Falls Drug Co
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French Chamber of Deputies
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Miracle
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Ile
Iowa
Spiri
Ongin
Simost
Webster City
Freaman-Tribune
Trea
Harding
Marshalltown
Republican
Nate Kendall
Nate
Francis
Wasterloo
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ASAK
Peverill Motor Sales Co
Mulberry Street
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