Italy's Shared Burden in the War and Caporetto
The piece argues Italy's war effort was proportional to its youth and limits, noting Italy as a young nation with uneven industry and education. It praises Italian soldiers, recalls Austro-Hungarian control of key cities, and reflects on Caporetto highlighting how allied overestimation of Italian veterans left Italy inadequately reinforced. The article contrasts American and British mobilization with Italy's conditions and warns of the consequences of reliance on external forces.
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Italy
Caporetto
Atate
United States
America
Venice
Verona
Vicenza
Padua
Milan
Britain
Old England
Baen
Soli
France
Trentino
Austria
Podgora
Sabotino
Carso
Caporello
World crisis profits and wartime politics commented
The author argues Americans cannot sacrifice profits to save the world from Kaiser domination and urges Red Cross support. The piece critiques a new marriage code, envisions annulments, mocks dynastic Germany, proposes a large bore gun for aircraft defense, and questions leadership roles in wartime publicity. It ends with a jab at congress and a peacetime ideal.
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Red Cross
Understanding laryngitis and throat health tips
This column explains laryngitis anatomy and how inflammation of the larynx affects the voice and swallowing. It discusses causes from strain and irritants to infections, and offers remedies such as rest, warm rooms, steam inhalation with antiseptics, bowels kept open, and gradual return to speaking. It also notes when to seek personalized guidance from Dr. Currier.
Propaganda in War Time and Its Global Reach
A civic editorial argues propaganda shapes war outcomes more than armies. It cites Bismarck era espionage, German propaganda’s global reach, and lessons for America. It warns that rumors about divisions returning home reveal propaganda’s subtle damage and urges vigilance in evaluating persuasive claims.
Wilson Leads Red Cross Parade and War Speech in New York
President Wilson walked over two miles at the head of a Red Cross parade in New York City and delivered a wartime address at Great Hall. He stressed winning the war as the country’s first duty and warned against insincere peace efforts. He urged fidelity amid German propaganda and praised Allied collaboration. the speech was seen as timely and energizing for home and foreign readers.
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Wilson
Red Cross
Des Moines
New York City
Reat Hall
Germany
Italy
America
Aboard the Franstport Poem Of A War Separation
A verse by Augustus Thomas of The Vigilantes tells of departing aboard a ship as flowers flags and sunshine herald a lovers vow. The speaker imagines a future where love endures across death as battles rage and iron and flame threaten them.
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Augustus Thomas
the Vigilantes
Side Talks on Delays and Empathy Between Artist and Employer
A young artist quarrels with a slow paying patron over three weeks’ rent and the burden on a house tenant. An employer of labor counsels seeing the other side, noting delays affect many. The talk shifts to a late information request that was gratefully received after an earlier miscue, highlighting empathy over blame. The artist resolves to write honestly about her finances.
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Tan
Elss
Madam Fox's Garden Part II
Tim Coon and Mr. Fox scheme to ruin Madam Fox's garden by planting fake seeds while showing devotion to it. Madam Fox grows suspicious as Tim and Fox constanly pretend progress, planning a late reveal. Tim hints at a race joke while Madam Fox vows to uncover the plot.
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Madam Fox
Tim
Mr. Fox
Billy Frog
Burl
Tam
Madan
Fox
Tim Coon
Hugh
Tin Coon
Tim Conn
White clad young women run Waterloo soda fountains in wartime shift
An Our Town report praises four Waterloo soda fountains staffed by young women dispensing drinks with skill and poise. It notes veterans joining military service, the crowd of patrons, and the cheerful atmosphere, while hinting at precautions against mischief with cut glass and lemons quoted as part of the setting.
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Waterloo
Army
Navy
Fifty Years Ago In The Courier May 21 1848
Fifty years ago the Waterloo Iowa Courier reports Andrew Johnson’s impeachment defeat by one vote. Names Tru mbull Grimes Henderson Fessen den Fowler Van Winkle Ross are cited as traitors, whisky ring suspected. Local notes include land purchases, return of O C Miller from Montana, new houses, church and store construction, population growth, and deaths of Pure Brandy and R G Whisky.
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Andrew Johnson
Johnson
Trumbull
Grimes
Henderson
Fessenden
Fowler
van Winkle
Ross
O. B. Hardy
J. Trexler
Jacob Bartlett
Edmund Miller
Gable
James Dull
John Gilbert
W Worcester
BE. Ellis
S. R. Knowles
Dr. W. Eddy
George Collins
Wi. J. Mayne
A. Spencer
Andrew Thompson
J. A. Hadley
B. J. Lichty
C. Lichty
D. EB. Champlin
Churchill
R.G. Whisky
Forties Era Notes From May 22 1878 O C Hunt Hen Feat and Local News
Forties era column reports OC B Hunt showcasing a giant egg eight inches around and six and a half inches across. BE Bueghtey relays a heavy thunderstorm near Win ton destroying two barns by lightning. Rev A G Eberhart resigns from Muscatine and heads to Waterlog. Red Jacket Engine plans new uniforms for June 4 tourney. M Williams travels to Muscatine for sister’s illness. Married news from Danforth Ta Dr A N Ferris weds Sallie Leonard. Mrs Hayden mourns Capt H Sisson’s death at 58 in Lockport. 1812 war veteran once commanded a company pursuing Indian Creek massacre attackers near Chicago. Butter 10 to 12 cents, eggs 5 to 7 cents per dozen. Daniel Brunn sells a horse team for 240 dollars.
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E. D. Hayden
Capt
H. Sisson
Lockport
Chicago
Belgian Brave Belgians and Caesar’s Prophecy remembered
From the Milwaukee Journal a voiced echo on Belgium’s fate under German occupation. Caesar praised Belgians as the bravest. today their land endures hunger persecution and executions while resisting, with courage undiminished, amid a storm of war losses and deportations. Also local notes on weather, storms, and town happenings.
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Milwaukee Journal
Gaul
Belgium
Germany
Belisium
Caesar
Fred L. Northey
Germany Is Bankrupt And Bankrupts Its Own Credit
The article argues Germany faces insolvency, unable to restore internal finances without decisive victory. It claims war debts would absorb the entire annual surplus and that the state has merged public and private credit, risking universal financial collapse without indemnities. A later item notes an Algona Republican tractor demonstration by Mr Mann near Burt, detailing the trip, fuel use, and plowing 7.5 acres for a cost of 3.10.
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Mr. Hoover
Hoover
Germany
Bismarck
Newy
Russia
Italy
France
America
Algona Republican
Mann
Burt
Algona
W. B. Stahl
Mitchellville Women Join Cleanup Day Effort
In Mitchellville Iowa a general cleanup was called and a local woman pledged help from the town’s women. A man urged women to work alongside men, and the volunteers put in 19 hours cleaning the roads to improve the town’s appearance and support its prosperity.
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Mitchellville
Ailments of Women and Lydia E. Pinkham Ad
Thousands of American women suffer from dragging, down pains and uterine conditions. The advertisement claims Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound provides relief, citing letters of commendation as proof.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Tobey Polish Restores Satin Lustre To White Surfaces
White woodwork gleams as Tobey Polish is applied to a cheesecloth duster. The polish quickly revives original whiteness, removes dullness, and cleans without extra cost. Marketed as Tobey shop formula, the product claims to clean while preserving shine. Available widely at dealers, priced at 25, 30, 3 dollars plus variations.
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Tobey
Tobey Polish
Mitchellville Cleanup Spurs Roadway Construction Milestone
Mitchellville residents turned a cleanup day into lasting progress by advancing a six mile speedway project. Men and women worked from dawn to dusk despite heat to ensure a completed government roadway for farmers to bring in produce and return with goods.
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Mitchelenlville
Mitchellville
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Pnd
Hughes
Roosevelt
George Creel
von Hertling
League of Nations
Washington
Philadelphia
New York
Congress
L. S
Currier
Andrew F. Currier
Courier
Iowa
Taer
Star-Clipper
Oscenlal County
Osceola
Nari
Val Mt
Tribune
Eng
Asquith
Sioux City Journal
Franstport
Aiox
F. A. Walker
The
P. McIsaac
O. C. Miller
Montana Territory
Fort Laramie
Cheyenne City
OC. B. Hunt
BE. K. Bueghtey
Winton
A. G. Eberhart
Muscatine
Red Jacket Engine & Hose Company
B. Wiliams
Danforth, Ta
A. N. Ferris
Sallie Leonard
Daniel Brunn
N. J. Berkley
Bannington
Sam White
A. Holzer
Erpelding Bros
Demmel
Waterloo State Bank
Fred
S. A. Asquith
Omaha
William E. Gladstone
England
Hawarden Castle
Enw
Ashe
Elears
Bellans
White
E. T. Jaynes
East Fourth Street
J. G. Bickley
Walnut Street
Dr. C. A. Waterbury
Black Building
Minneapolis, Minn
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