The Humorist A Yearning for Satire by a Master of Wit
A reflective essay on humor by Harry LeRoy Haywrood, exploring how humor marks a gifted person who sees life from a unique angle. It surveys Bill Nye, Mark Twain, Emerson, Longfellow, Holmes and Lamb, citing anecdotes about collars, speeches, and letters to illustrate humor’s elusive grip and its moral value.
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Bill Nye
United States
Mark Twain
Alty
Whittier
Boston
Mark
Corse
Emerson
Longfellow
Holmes
Nebuchadnezzar
George Meredith
Meredith
Julia Werd Howe
General Grant
Grant
Germany
Thailand
Why the Hun Rages and IWW Analysis in 1917
Newspaper item recounts Allied air and artillery pressure on German forces, praising American artillery and aviation success and warning of a looming massive U S war production surge. It also analyzes the IWW, its origins in migratory labor, and contrasts socialist ownership with IWW aims to replace capitalism with workers organizations.
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LW. W
Mediation Commission
1. W. WW
Meritation Commission
United States
Syeary Willie
Hohe
Altho
L W. W
TL. W. W. Ig
I. W
I W W The Red Scare in America and Industrial War
A broad critique argues that the IWW’s push for worker ownership of plants failed in Russia and would threaten American government. It condemns IWW ideals as anarchic and pro German, urges denaturalization of German-linked citizens, and praises a wartime drive to mobilize labor while criticizing a local efficiency case in grocery stock reduction.
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Russia
Ie Real
Mediation Commission
Ll. W. W
I. W. Wa
T. Wlw. i
Sveral
Republic of the
United States of America
Thea
Rotary Club hears talk on soldiers insurance and reforms
At the Waterton club meeting Monday president A F Gates outlined a talk on soldiers insurance compensation allotments and re education. Secretary A Haswell praised the idea as potentially revolutionizing life and dependent insurance. Delegates were chosen to represent Waterloo at the international convention with officers to be elected next week. Already 24 members signed up for the convention and travel funds are being arranged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Clubs
A. F. Gates
Watertin Buse Imess College
Sill
A. Haswell
Waterloo Club
Wangsas City
Tyne
W. R. Lewy
H H. B. Lichty
H. M. Reed
J. F. Simpson
One Woman's Comfort and Everyday Phrases
Side Talks reflects on memorable phrases that shape thoughts and actions. It cites quotes like Mistakes are the ladder to success, and the idea He who asks saves himself, highlighting how simple maxims steer behavior and beliefs across daily life.
Army Carot Lose Determined Youth
A youth claimed to seek money from a relative to fund a surgical operation to enable him to join the military effort. The incident occurred yesterday afternoon, and a relative, known to the sheriff, will ensure the needed aid. The boy hopes to join the Yanks in France.
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France
Cough Medicines Use and Cautions in Treatment
Common cough remedies rely on a vehicle such as water syrup glycerine or wild cherry to carry active substances like muriate of ammonia opium cannabis indica and hyoscyamus. Preparations may include demascents such as slippery elm flax seed marshmallow Iceland moss and require regular dosing. opium is effective but habit forming and should be used with caution.
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Yoou
Gna
Two U.S. Officers Die After Fall in War Flight
Washington May 26 The War Department reports in its May 24 communique the deaths of First Lieutenant Walter V. Barneby signal corps and Second Lieutenant Kenneth P. Colbert United States Marines from injuries in an airplane fall. Before dying they were decorated with the War Cross.
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Washington, D. C
Who Will Board Children for a Nominal Amount
Miss Grace Ament, a probation officer in Waterloo, seeks about 20 families to board and care for children in need until Black Hawk county can provide a boarding home. She will meet Monday 4 to 5 pm in the courthouse and will accept interviews or letters from interested residents. Homes need not be luxurious. decent care and nourishing food matter most. Some families may be paid, others funded by different sources, but rates must be modest.
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Lamb
Miss Kelly
Miss Linton
Miss Ever’s
Rabelais
Falstaff
Mark Twain
Connecticut
Grace Ament
Waterloo
Black Hawk County
Miss Ament
Othe
Weather Outlook for Week in Washington D C
Predictions issued by the weather bureau forecast a fair week with possible showers in extreme northwest Mississippi valley on Tuesday. Warmer conditions expected Monday and Tuesday, then little temperature change for the rest of the week. Army budget totals cited in Washington report show direct appropriations of 9.583 billion and authorizations of 2.458 trillion? 03, with House planners set to begin consideration Monday.
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Washington, D. C
Weather Bureau
Upper
Mississippi Valley
Military
Red Cross Fund Surpasses 100 Million Mark In War Drive
The Red Cross second war fund today passed the 100 million dollar minimum total as telegrams of subscriptions continued to flow into national headquarters. Officials voiced hope the drive would double the target before it ends, though exact figures were not yet determined.
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Washington, D. C
Red Cross
Tate
Irish Plot Evidence Added to in U S and Early Arrests Seen
Washington officials say more evidence exists of close links between Sinn Fein and German influence than disclosed by the British statement. Arrests are expected soon in the United States and possibly in Ireland as investigations continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Washington, D. C
Sinn Fein
Ireland
Margare t Geisherker dies in Dubuque fire tragedy
Mrs J Geisheker of 305 Tenth St learns of the death of her four year old granddaughter Margaret who burned to death at her parents Ed and Margaret Geisheker home in Dubuque after lighting a match. Wet clothes spread flames and all clothing burned away before help arrived. The child died at Mercy hospital after being taken Monday evening and dying Wednesday morning. Survived by parents four brothers two sisters and Waterloo relatives mentioning Mrs J Geisheker grandmother Mrs A a 2 ley Miss Millie Gelsheker and others.
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Margaret Geisherker
J. Geisheker
Tenth St
Margaret
Ed. Geisheker
Dubuque
Mercy Hospital
Waterloo
A. A. 2Ley
Curtis Lyon
H. P McChane
Millie Gelsheker
Licenses for Coffee Importers Stopped in Space Cost Rise
Washington May 25 The war trade board suspended all licenses for coffee imports to curb speculation in space chartering rates four to five times normal Only renewals allowed if proof shows use under rates fixed by the shipping board Also note: Miss Ethel Bicke and sister Howard Revel return from Walker Ta to attend their aunt’s funeral Mrs Ossman who died in Tuesday's tornado
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Waterloo Evening Courier
Associated Presb
Associated Press
Repub
Wember Audit Bureau of Circulations
W. Hh, Hartman CO
West Park Ave
Tal
John C. Hartman
AW. Peterson Sec
Treas
Gen. Ser. Daiey
Tsi Iside Cit
Waterloo
PwWants
Washington Bureau
Munsey
Washington, D. C
War Trade Board
Shipping Board
Ethel Bicke
Howard Revel
Walker
Wm. Ossman
American Pursuit Squadron Joins Toul Front Flights
An American pursuit squadron operates over the Toul sector in France, flying Nieuport chasing machines. The unit scored its first two victories the day after taking up the sector, with German airmen captured. Other allied aircraft also patrol the Toul front, a fact previously withheld from the enemy.
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Associated Press
France
Toul
Nieuport
Rickenbacker Downed German Biplane Over France
Lieutenant Edward Rickenbacher has added another aerial victory in France. Confirmation reports he shot down a German biplane near Thiaucourt on May 22, at an altitude of 5,509 meters, closing in to fire at close range and forcing the machine to crash.
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Associated Prees
France
Edward Rickenbecher
Thiaucourt
W. T. M. Aitkens of Cedar Falls Dies at 65
W. T. M. Aitkens, 65, longtime Cedar Falls resident and former secretary of the school board and longtime city clerk, died at 10 a.m. today. Surviving are three daughters and a son, plus Mrs. H. M. Sweitzer of Hudson and others in Cedar Falls and Canton, Ohio. Funeral plans not yet set.
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Cedar Falls
W. T. M. Aikens
M. BE
H. M. Sweitzer
Hudson
Violette Thompson
W. H. Brunn
Waterloo
Richard Wilharm
W. M. Aikens
Canton
Death sentences for 13 German sailors in treason case
London May 25 reports fishermen returning to port carried word that 13 German sailors were sentenced to death and two to 20 years in prison by a German court martial for attempted treason connected with British naval raids on Ostend and Zeebrugge. The reports cite Bruges, Belgium as their source.
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London
Ostend
Zeebrugge
Bruges
Belgium
Stomach Troubles Prompt Relief With Chamberlain Tablets
An advertising note claims overeating constipation and a torpid liver cause stomach trouble and promises quick relief from Chamberlain's Tablets. The tablet dose supposedly promotes free bowels clears the liver and strengthens digestion with improved well being after a day or two.
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Ifa
Currier
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Courier
Riarkane
Teuton
Rigkenbagher
WT. M. Aitkens
Iowa Investment Corporation
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Ind ~i% Fonds
F. B. Dietrich
Conkey's
Cendey
Chirties
A. O. Willford
Sycamore
Aetna Life Insurance Co
EH. T. Jaynes
East Fourth Street
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