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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1918

Page

3

Feeblemindedness Seen as Threat to Democracy in Speech

George A. Hastings of New York warned at the National Conference of Social Work in Kansas City that feeblemindedness drains national strength and boosts crime. He urged a national census and centralized registration, with schools and courts identifying and guiding affected individuals for supervision or segregation.

Kansas City George A. Hastings New York National Conference of Social Work National Army Hastings New York State Charities Aid Association Mr. Hastings York State

Births Recorted for Dart and Lowe Families

To Mr and Mrs George D Dart of 1729 Hogle street a son Shark Edward born May 23. To Mr and Mrs L C Lowe of 428 Lafayette street a daughter born May 4.

George D. Dart Hogle Street Shark Edward L. C. Lowe Lafayette Street

Hair Care Tip Avoid Soap Dangers in Hair Washing

An old advertisement advises using ordinary refined coconut oil instead of soap or alkali based shampoos. It claims soap dries the scalp, makes hair brittle, and suggests coconut oil cleanses hair and scalp, rinses clean, leaves hair soft and lustrous, and is inexpensive for family use.

Bond Interest Is Turned Into Savings Stamps in Waterloo

Yesterday was pay day for Liberty Bond holders in Waterloo with about 40,000 dollars in interest. Many redeemed interest and bought War Savings Stamps. Banks reported coupon clipping as a key activity and residents from all walks joined the thrift movement. May is expected to be productive for War Savings Certificates.

Uncle Sam Waterloo

Sugar Ration Cuts Hit Candy Makers and Drink Firms

Starting with yesterday, quota reductions target confectionery and beverage manufacturers. New entrants since April 1 face zero sugar allotment, while existing producers see significant cuts, signaling a broad tightening of sugar access for the industry.

Rulings Limit Benefit for New Businesses in Waterloo

Those who entered business since November 1 last year may receive only 50 percent of the benefit. The rulings do not affect any manufacturer of these products in Waterloo as all have been in business longer than the specified period.

Waterloo

Railroad ties used to build army camp houses

Demolished and discarded railroad ties and rails are repurposed by American soldiers at Fort xoANCOCK to construct semi permanent headquarter houses. Walls are made from stood vertical ties, rafters from rails, roofs mud coated for watertightness, while the canteen and rooms gain brick floors and plastered roofs.

Fort Xoancock Vex Army Camp Patrol

Tired Nervous Housewife Proclaims Vinal Benefit

Mrs N Edmunds of Berkeley California credits cod liver and iron tonic Vinal with restoring strength appetite and sleep after other medicines failed. She urges nervous weak and run down women to try it with a money back guarantee from Wangler Bros Co and local druggists nationwide.

Berkley Cal Vinal Mrs. N. Edmunds Dwight Way

Tanlac credited with restoring nervous energy in Ohio family

Mrs. John Dewey of Cincinnati and her three children are highlighted in a Tanlac advertisement claiming the remedy renewed her health and mood. The testimonial describes relief from nervous strain, improved appetite, weight gain, and restored strength after taking Tanlac for a month. Sold by Schuneman Drug Stores in Waterloo and other druggists nearby.

John Frank George John Dewey Tanlac Mrs. Dewey Cutter Street Cincinnati Ohio Taniac Schuneman Drug Stores Waterloo

Waterloo Drayman Gains Ten Pounds After Tanlac Trial

George Achilling of 1425 Sycamore street Waterloo says he suffered nervous indigestion and sleepless nights before taking Tanlac. After about two weeks he gained 10 pounds, returned to work, and reports improved appetite and energy. Schuman Drug Co endorses Tanlac with customer testimonials and notes many repeat buyers.

George Achilling Drayman Sycamore Street Waterloo Tanlac

Alarm Clock Sparks Morning Energy at Local Bakery

Albert Lindser of the Vienna Bakery at 1416 Franklin Street Waterloo says Taniac helps blood disorders, improves appetite, and makes him sleep better with mornings starting refreshed. He recommends it to others seeking relief and renewed waking energy.

Albert Lindser Vienna Bakery Franklin Street Waterloo

Mrs Nancy Cutler Describes Tanlac Relief

Mrs Nancy Cutler of 424 Columbia Street Waterloo says Tanlac from Schuneman's Drug Store relieved her stomach pains after cutting surgery and gas pains. She urges others with stomach trouble to try Tanlac and reports great personal improvement.

Nancy Cutler Columbia Street Waterloo Taniac Schuneman's

Tanlac Eases Stomach Trouble For Waterloo Woman

Mrs. C. W. Anderson of 713 Ankeny Street Waterloo reports relief from gas bloating and stomach pain after taking Tanlac. She had suffered stomach trouble and insomnia, with heart worry from gas, and now feels improved sleep, energy, and finds housework pleasant again. Her husband is a cabinet maker with Nauman Mfg. Co. in Waterloo.

Tanlac

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