Locomotor Ataxia Explained and Patient Advice
A health column explains progressive locomotor ataxia, its nerve degeneration, and how it disrupts movement. It discusses the spinal nerve roots, sensory and motor pathways, and the resulting lack of coordinated motion, with an advice section for an enlistment seeker seeking knee and foot surgery. Dr Currier offers general health responses and an invitation for readers to send stamped envelopes for personal articles.
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Thlai
Duchénne
Crom
Duchenne
Cyan JL
Currier
Andrew F. Currier
Couriér
Red Cross investment outvalues money spent
The piece argues giving to the Red Cross yields "dividends" beyond money, noting every dollar reaches beneficiaries and provides relief to wounded soldiers, starving families, and others. It compares the charitable return to financial investments and urges citizens to support the cause as a joyful, lasting benefit.
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Elisa
Waterloo
Black Hawk County
Red Cross
France
Belgium
Foch And Allies In Continental War Strategy Debate
The piece discusses American and Allied military planning with Gen Boch praised for ground knowledge and placement of American units. It contrasts French and British command strengths with American potential for rapid movement and decisive actions.
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Ignra
Arell
Foch
Trenry Ford
Gen- Haig
Boch
Huns
Kind of a Congress We Want Sparks Debate Across Parties
In wartime editorial pages, voices urge loyalty over party lines for Congress. The St Louis Globe-Democrat and New York World stress unambiguous national service, reject partisan excess, and call for electing capable, honest representatives regardless of party.
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Congress
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Elihu Réot
National Security League
New York
Wisconsin
Mr. Koot
New York World
Clark
Fort Wayne
Wellery
House of Representatives
United States
Congtess
Washington
United Action
Paci
Mrbtic
Magnanimous Policy Sparks Council Debate Across Iowa
Iowa editors mock policy attacks, warn of self election rhetoric, and liken political tricks to Billy Sunday salvation schemes. Sioux City commentaries critique postwar behavior and bond schemes while predicting corn and straw harvest timing through September.
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Council Riufis
Billy
Pas
Sioux City
Jack Frost
Corn-planting Week in Iowa Brings Hopeful Plots
The piece notes Iowa’s corn planting week with planters active daily. It emphasizes favorable season, soil, and weather conditions while craving sunshine, warmth, and adequate moisture to ensure germination, ending with a blessing.
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Cejar Rapids
Iowa
Tim Possum Trick Reunites Couple After Disappearance
Tim Possum feigns death to avoid blame as his wife and friend plot to punish him. Mrs. Fox orchestrates a lake rescue and Tim returns with two fat chickens, provoking a wary truce. Tim vows to stay useful, and the couple resumes domestic harmony as tomorrow promises a new tale.
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Tim Possum
Tim
Mrs. Possum
Mrs. Fox
Tom
Snobs and Climbers Strain Red Cross Work Ethic
A reader laments petty social snobbery among women around Red Cross activities. Neighborhood prejudice, fear of a new head, and disdain for ordinary participants are cited as motives for staying away from workrooms. The piece contrasts high society teas with charitable efforts and notes a host's genteel aloofness, while praising a hostess who uses her status for good.
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Red Cross
Adjourning Congress: Des Moines Capital Questions July 1 Recess
Des Moines Capital reports debate over adjourning Congress on July 1 amid ongoing war legislation. The piece notes past delays, recent reforms, and calls for rest while keeping lawmakers within reach for critical war questions.
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Congress
Des Moines
German Cruelties to War Prisoners Behind Firing Lines
The British inquiry reports grim treatment of British prisoners behind German lines in France and Belgium during 1916 17. Prisoners endured starvation, extreme cold, overwork, and isolation with no visits or mail, while many were kept within range of Allied guns and suffered abuses from German guards.
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The
Hague
Germany
France
Belgium
Great Britain
Balfour
Cambrai
Dilie
Cambrai Saya
Maration
Ervillers
Bebing the Ger
Minden
Western Front
E. KK
Uncle Harry Discusses America's Manpower For War
Uncle Harry explains the US wartime manpower question, noting government secrecy on troop numbers but asserting a growing army. He cites April 6 as entry, 250000 initial troops, about 1.6 million by now, and possible reach to 3 million next year, with inexhaustible American manpower and ongoing drafting and training.
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Uncle Harry
America
Helen
France
Joe
Wilson
Baker
War Department
Foch
Pershin
Harry
Jimmy
United States
Great Britain
Germany
Sher
Atlantic Ocean
Viele Harry
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Ares
Winnieg
Montreal
Pridat
Waterloo Evening Courier
Waterloo Evening. Courier
Ae Meyrer
Associated Press
Ber Ani
W.H. Hartman CO
West Park Ave
West Ee Tohn
Hartsse
ACW
Betarsob
Sec
Treas
Arc
Mgr
Anse Dal
Ty- Mall
Ontsid
Etpostatice
Iawa
Munsey Flice
G. Dougherty
House of Commons
England
Europe
Mr. Balfour
Lord Lansdowne
Mr. Asqgarth
Arthur J. Balfour
Arson
Jake
Mr. Balfours
Commons
Austria
Sioux City Journal
Modale
Perry
Tissnox
Moretz
Bilitor
E. T. Jaynes
Fourth Street
J. G. Bickley
Walnut Street
Dr.c. A. Waterbury
Black Building
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