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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1918
Page
7
Delegates for Black Hawk county Republican and Democratic conventions are set at 212 and 123 respectively. County auditor J. Rainbow reports the ratio from party committees, with May 18 as the deadline to file affidavits for township and county candidates and party committeemen.
A New York pamphlet project led by firms and patriotic groups promotes distribution of Know Your Enemy by Einiér Ellsworth Rittenhouse. It reproduces German writings and warteachings, urging Americans to resist Prussianism. Officials claim the work aims to rally soldiers sailors and civilians against a common foe.
Neuralgic pains and headaches may find relief with Hamlin's Wizard Oil rubbed on the affected area. The product is advertised as antiseptic and healing, preventing infections from injuries and aiding sore feet and various skin issues. Sold by druggists for 30 cents with a money back guarantee. Wizard Liver Whips are also offered as pink pills.
The Knickerbocker in New York hosts the James W. Gerard film My Four Years in Germany to strong critical praise, with the Majestic due to show it as New York audiences flock nightly. Also notes vaudeville at Majestic and upcoming Palace and Palach shows starring George Walsh Enid Bennett and others with Pathe News.
Vintage advertising copy for Tiz foot remedy promises instant relief from sore swollen and tender feet. It asserts drawing out poisonous exudations and curing foot trouble to stop limping, with a 25 cent box available in drug or department stores.
The Plaza Theatre hosts a poll of Iowa candidates on liquor policy. Question sheets sent to five district state senate hopefuls and three legislature candidates probe stances on national prohibition, re submissions of the anti prostitution amendment, and liquor sale laws in Iowa, seeking clear positions.
A city introduces 1300 new chickens described as blonde and brunette, lively and timid, all in high spirits and occupying urban spaces with notable energy.
Incoming mail at the post office features a Waterloo woman receiving a flock of chickens from Grand Rapids Michigan. The tired birds chirped and craned their necks while receiving water and a coarse breakfast, illustrating curious poultry behavior as they settled in.
Instructions to obtain Courier up to date pattern designs by sending the coupon to the Fashion Department of the Evening Courier in Waterloo, enclosing ten cents for each pattern. Orders are filled promptly, but expect delivery within ten days after placing the order.
White diarrhea is caused by the bacillus Bacterium Pullorum. Infected chicks spread the germ rapidly to the brood. Prevention should start at hatching. Intestinal antiseptics kill the germ. Mercuric chloride is potent but poisonous and not advised when safer remedies exist.
Small 82 24, Medium 36 38, Large 40 24 24, Extra Large 44 24 6 Inches bust. Size Medium requires 5 yards of 36 inch material. Price 20 cents. Enclose 1 cent for postage.
A reader from St. Paul Kansas shares experience with Waiko White Diarrhea Remedy. After using the 50 cent box, nearly all incubator chicks survived and thrived, reducing losses from the disease. The letter emphasizes medical-like advice and anecdotal results for poultry care.
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