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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1918
Page
11
A political and military column contrasts the German offensive with the French flexible strategy led by Gen. Foch. It discusses casualty lessons from attacks on England and Ireland, and notes American civic concerns and upcoming primary voting. The piece blends war analysis with local electoral commentary and current events.
A historical account notes how German aggression undermined rules of war aiding British recruitment while Sinn Fein groups leveraged English support amid Ireland's unrest. The text recalls events from nearly three years prior as the Irish question troubled readers.
A vintage feature traces the song Shoo Fly through 19th and early 20th century copyright twists and performer links. It then shifts to India where most women wed before 10, millions of widows endure bondage, infant mortality rises, and reform talks surface.
Davenport discussions reveal Eugene V. Debs declares the Socialist party can no longer stand on the St Louis platform. Debs, longtime presidential candidate and perceived spiritual leader, urges withdrawal as he views Germany as a common threat to socialism and democracy.
The St Louis Post Dispatch notes the revision of the World War song "Hail, Hail, the Gang's All Here" to remove the word hell and reflect military aims. It suggests further improvement when American troops sing of marching to Berlin and "getting the Kaiser now" with pride and victory.
A Westminster Gazette excerpt notes Cedar Rapids teachers face ten percent withholding until contracts end, while praising good salaries. The piece shifts to a wartime poem on Picardy, birds, and marching soldiers, describing enduring ideals like bravery and beauty amid conflict.
The article discusses cough medicines and their mixed effects, advising cautious use especially by children. It includes reader questions on blood pressure stomach acidity and aneurysm with Dr Currier offering general guidance and articles on request. A bucktoothed fable about a fox and frog ends with a teaser for Tomorrow's story Topsy.
A columnist argues women historically followed men and lacked direction but could ask for directions when unsure. The piece critiques a man’s joke about his wife’s navigational skills, cites past male claims women would not drive, and notes a paradox where asking for directions is a feminine strength and masculine lack of common sense.
A cautionary tale shows Madam Fox accusing Tim Coon of stealing her silver. Mr Fox and Tim deny it as Madam Fox confronts them with a dramatic chase. The pursuit ends with Tim fleeing and no silver found in his house before a chimney search hints at the truth.
Freeman-Tribune reports Webster City authorities seized liquor valued at about $1,000 and urges Congress to require that condemned alcohol be redirected to government or charitable uses such as the Red Cross, hospitals, or medicine production. The piece also notes plans to reconstruct New Salem near Lincoln’s boyhood home, with a pageant planned for Illinois centennial celebrations.
An LA Times editorial echoes a Boston Post column urging a khaki minded congress to back government war aims, regardless of party. It calls for returning or electing lawmakers committed to sustained wartime unity and patriotism, praising national resolve. Tunis rises to second in US phosphate production after new mine discoveries.
An old advertisement touts liquid arvon as a cure for dandruff. It claims nightly scalp application dissolves and destroys all dandruff with four ounces enough for any amount, stops itching, and leaves hair look and feel better. It notes arvon is available at drug stores and inexpensive.
Gervais Raoul Lufbery, born in France, roamed from Wallingford to Algiers, Tunis, Egypt, Constantinople, and beyond before joining the Lafayette Escadrille. He rose from mechanic to famed pilot, earning the Croix de Guerre and Legion of Honor, and died a hero remembered in Wallingford as an international ace.
An antiseptic refreshing paste cleans teeth without harming enamel and helps keep gums healthy. The product is part of Red Cross Remedies and Toilet Preparations sold guaranteed by Red Cross Drug Co.
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