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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1918
Page
2
A satirical reprint discusses German socialists and pacifist currents, criticizing antiwar advocates in America while noting German bishops and the pope urging restraint. It references Vorwaerts reactions, Wilson's peace program, and alleged plots involving the IWW and Nonpartisan League amid wartime tensions.
A 1917 critique argues that wartime inefficiency is global and worsened by flawed accounting in Britain and amid rising fuel and food pressures in the United States. It notes sugar rationing, coal shortages, and surprising dividends by major firms, then reframes German-American figures as loyal contributors like Schwab, Rosenwald, Stettinius, Goethals, and Frankfurter shaping shipping, procurement, and labor policy.
A health column reviews hair removal options including depilatories, X rays, and electrolysis. It warns depilatories can injure skin, notes X-ray burns, and praises skillful electrolysis for slow but reliable results. Also discusses shaving, singeing, plasters, pumice, peroxide ages, and cautions about impurities and pain. Dr Currier offers answers to health questions via stamped envelopes.
A rural Iowa congregation votes not to move clocks ahead, sparking charges of disloyalty against the preacher. The dispute flags broader wartime tensions over new laws and customs, while a local paper hints at political maneuvers and recalls past figures and fashion.
A Milwaukee Journal report claims the Reichstag will soon mandate marriage for all males under 20 with penalties for childless or nonprocreating couples. The piece argues Prussia seeks “troops” via enforced unions, predicting future discontent and potential backlash from children born of such unions.
A man in Ohio sent his car to a repair shop where the bill grew high as the garage held a perpetual mortgage on the auto. Several people briefly took the car, ending with Byersdorf, whom the company later sued. After ten trials, the court declared the company owner and awarded 10 cents damages for its loss.
A narrator recalls a camp motto of simplicity offering luxury through smart, cozy setups. The piece contrasts bare rooms with brass beds, private baths, and private kitchens, plus grand winter facilities and mountain views. It ponders how tastes shape what counts as a necessity and asks readers to project future comforts.
A prince seeks a wife among many royals but rejects them for beauty. Princess Reba arranges a mystery bride who wins approval, but the prince unknowingly marries a veiled woman. As the wedding concludes, Reba reveals herself and demands the prince speak to his bride, ending in a dramatic twist.
Republican electors in Black Hawk County convene on June 28 1915 at the courthouse Waterloo to select 36 delegates for the state convention in Des Moines. Representation allocates 212 delegates across townships voting precincts and precincts, with delegates based on votes for Governor Harding in the 1916 general election.
The article contrasts cotton and grain markets with cotton showing price stability while ginghams rise 32 to 125 percent next spring and 33 to 75 percent next fall. It notes government influence on markets through demand restraint and delivery clauses, plus broader wartime economies shaping consumer retrenchment and uneven future distribution. It cites Dion wholesale quotes and 2021 percent gains in bank clearings outside New York.
In a club talk Uncle Harry recounts the Zeebrugge and Ostend raids aimed at bottling up German U boats. He notes Allied successes and losses, cites Vindictive actions, and compares to the Merrimac sinking by Hobson in the Spanish American War. The piece highlights wartime heroism and the shift in shipping losses.
Laughs erupted as the Prince kissed a wax image his wife and Princess Reba’s ruse exposed his preference for beauty. She summoned all rejected princesses to witness his humiliation, driving him to flee. None wanted to wed a man who valued looks over love, ending his search for a wife.
An advertisement explains chronic constipation as a moisture issue in residual food matter. It recommends drinking plenty of water, eating raw fruits, and outdoor exercise, plus mild laxatives. Chamberlain's Tablets are endorsed as easy to take and pleasant in effect.
An old time advertisement warns that kidney and bladder health prevent deadly diseases, urging readers to use Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules. It claims Pasteur treatment for rabies made others safer, but stresses kidneys and bladder as key to health. The ad guarantees results or money back and warns against imitations.
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