To Investigate or Not Before Congress
Washington dispatch notes Republican leaders near Congress reopening debate on probing war conduct. Proposed limits aim to curb investigations into expeditionary force management and war production, with broader probes likely for postwar issues. Critics fear scandals could help Democrats and hurt the party’s postwar agenda.
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Washington News Bureau
Waterloo Evening Courier
Washington, D. C
Congress
War Department
Burleson
Fuel and Food Administrations
Anticultural Department
Employment Service
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Beheading Petition Tricks Salina Cadets Leaders
A wag circulated a mock petition headed by a holiday name and urged beheading all signers, tricking a cadet corps in Salina Kay into signing without reading past the heading, then revealing the intended date of their supposed execution.
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Cedar Rapids
Salina
Kay
Physically Fit at Any Age Warns on Kidney Health
An article stresses that age is less important than living habits for physical fitness and kidney health. It warns the kidneys suffer from strain and uric acid buildup, risking Bright's Disease, with back pain and loss of appetite as early signs. It promotes GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules from Holland as a quick relief, guaranteed refund if unsatisfied, available in three sizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haarlem
Holland
Norwood woman wins Mirror war beauty prize
Miss Miriam J Sabbage of Norwood England was chosen pole winner in the London Daily Mirror war workers beauty contest. She receives part of the $2,000 prize. Sabbage has worked for the war effort since the war began first as a V A D then as a purse and exter bank clerk. She has received thousands of proposals since her photograph appeared.
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Miriam J. Sabbage
Norwood
England
London Daily Mirror
Miss Sabbage
The
Mirror
Remedy for Digestive and Headache Woes Promises Blood Help
A patient from Kansas City credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with easing a yearlong pattern of crippling headaches and nervous weakness. After pneumonia and grip left her weak, the pills revived appetite and strength, ending headaches and dizziness. Dr Williams Medicine Co offers boxes at 50 cents each or six for $2.50 with a free booklet on nervous disorders.
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F. L. Keach
Missouri Avenue
Kansas City
Tate
Dr. Williams
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Schenectady
Two Honored Women Buried at Jesup Dies in May 1919
In Jesup Iowa Mrs Mary Ball Hallman born June 5 1849 in Allentown Pa and Mrs Caroline B Kenyon longtime resident of Jesup died within days of each other. Hallman who moved to Barclay township in 1856 left five daughters and their families and was active in the Evangelical church. Kenyon a Rockland Maine native had lived in Jesup since 1856 and ran a jewelry business with her husband later leaving a lasting civic footprint. Funeral services and interments were held for both women with local clergy officiating and many relatives in attendance.
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Jesup
Mary Ball
Jeep
Hallman
Allentown
Iowa
Barclay Township
Black Hawk County
Allen Hallman
Alfred Newfield
Bert Thompson
Herman Smith
Decatur
Frank Hawley
Waterloo
Lilian Emma
James [Neith
Joseph Noeith
Man
Charles Thomas
Austin
Minn
Mes
Wiliam Thomas
Topeke
Kan
Edward Laurer
Independence
Evangelical Church
W. J. Pyle
Pylas Rane
N. Roberts
John Ebr
C. Keth
FL Nunnemacher
G. ,Bishop
L Barelay
Mra
Kenyon
Caroline B. Kenyon
New England
Bills
Rockland
Maine
ML E
Jay
Odd
Laws Lodge
Mire
G. N
Cyprus Combat
Jegup.Thompson
E. J. Hull
Glen Blake-mandery
K. T
Thomas Gordon
Mra. A. R
Dar Crest
Erru
Ken
Mra Hardren
Burt M
Rington
Esima
Harrington Merrill
J. A. Bhilg
Knights Templar
Mar
Vinton
Theodore F. Kenyon
Cnyeon
Wasa Y
Isa
John Aw
Montpelier
B. F. Cummings
Boston
Mass
Ford
Olive Noyes
Hope
Georgie Clough
Jozeph
Methodist Epis Comediately
Dance Tonight at K P Hall by Perndt Ragmaniacs
A local notice announces a dance tonight at the K of P hall featuring Perndt s Rag-o-manius. Tickets are 75 vents per couple with ladies admitted free as a promotional ad notes.
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K. of P. Hall
Perndt
Rag-o-manius
Vents Jber
This Will Astonish Waterloo People
A Waterloo druggist ad claims Layoptic eye wash cures weak or inflamed eyes. It states a girl with strained eyes improved after one application and her mother, hindered from sewing and reading by eye pain, benefited within a week. The offer includes a free alum eye cup from Wansgler Brothers Co.
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Waterloo
Wansgler Brothers Co
Poslam Promises Fast Relief for Fiery Eczema
An advertisement touts Poslam for virulent eczema with rapid itching relief and skin healing. Claims include quick soothing of raw areas and lasting improvement as the product penetrates, urging daily use of Poslam Soap medicated with Poslam as part of a skin care routine. Free samples offered via Emergency Laboratories in New York City.
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Poslam
West 47Th St
New York City
Hospital Ope rations and Deaths Reported Near Cedar Rapids
Thelma Catlin daughter of Mr and Mrs H J Catlin living west of town was taken to St Luke’s hospital Cedar Rapids yesterday for appendicitis. She is improving. Mrs C L Goodwin was admitted to St Luke’s last week for appendicitis. Her operation was a success and she will return home soon. Miss Belle Wilson died at her home near the city early yesterday morning.
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Court
Thelma
Meg
H. Catlin
St. Luke's Hospital
Cedar Rapids
C. L. Goodwin
Cesar Rapids
Pretty Girl Defies Age with Howard's Buttermilk Cream
An advertisement promises dramatic skin improvement using Howard's Buttermilk Cream. It claims rapid, invisible effects that vanish after application, addressing wrinkles freckles and roughness. Henderson Drug Co offers a money back guarantee for dissatisfied users.
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Howard
Hansen & Hansen
J. Miller
Henderson. Drug Co
Iuiameres
Uel
Aritier
Henderson Drug Co
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John A. Bills
Jearly
Weyl
Farly
Early Music House
Black
Miss Wilson
Habor
Iry Phelps
Jefferson
Grocers
Peerless Baking Co
Diamond Distributors
Akron
Ohio
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