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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1918
Page
2
A Waterloo Iowa opinion column critiques crossing rights after railway accidents and questions why people neglect religious learning. It argues for clear rules on auto train interactions to save lives and comments on Judge Landis handling Marxist figures.
Analyzing German appeals for food and the red flag, the piece argues famine rhetoric aims to influence Allied leaders over lenient peace. It notes Germany’s harvests, prisoner releases, and shipping promises may ease winter shortages. Anarchy fears appear unlikely given education and desire for stable government.
The piece questions whether revived church interest after World War I reflects a real shift. It notes prior notices about sermons on "how to find God" at Waterloo churches, describes people arriving early to empty pews, and cites a large adult congregation size amid broader denominational changes.
An Iowa editorial argues Christmas giving should focus on shared joy and local purchases rather than barroom revelry. It urges buying in town to support local stores, and notes soldiers of World War I and sacred duties, while contrasting with changing tunes in Sioux City.
The article explains caisson disease from high pressure work such as diving and mining, detailing symptoms during compression and decompression, warning of lung, blood, and nerve injuries, and stressing slow pressure reduction and proper handling of symptoms. It also mentions who is most at risk and how to respond to attacks.
Waterloo nears its war work goal but remains about 17000 short of the 74000 quota as pledges total roughly 57000 at noon. Equalization board actions will issue new cards to subscribers and sergeants will collect the full allotment, urging Waterloo to fulfill its duty and not damage its war record.
Washington November 19. Reduction in telegraph rates on night messages lowers the minimum toll from one dollar to 1.50 between Atlantic and Pacific coast states. Postmaster General Burleson ordered the change to take effect January 1 next, with such messages subject to delivery by postal carriers.
A peace celebration last night at 316 Commercial Street hosted by Mrs. Victoria Hoerman for homeless residents who receive daily rations. An arrangements committee led by Henry C. Wurster and H. E. Berger prepared a 25-seat feast at 6:30 with patriotic decor, chrysanthemums, and a sing along to The Star Spangled Banner. Music and dancing followed with guests including Mr. and Mrs. W. I. McFarlane and many local residents in attendance.
A Waterloo editor reflects on Thanksgiving by tracing its Plymouth origins to 1622 and praising current American gains. He urges buying war savings stamps, displaying God We Trust, forgiving enemies, and setting a good example, blending old and new views.
Saloniki reports British forces landed along the Gallipolis Point under shellfire from 1915 hulks. Turks have 200 sailors in British hands and 20 big munition reserves remain. Turkish Fort Chansak commander, once German-adjutant, tied to submarine barricade and war causes.
Berlin reports show Friedrich Ebert, premier, opposing Red Guard, urging soldiers to aid demobilization and support a stable government. Delegates from Berlin garrison vow to preserve order and back a social republic amid disruption and food negotiations with America.
The article notes Secretary Baker reporting no change in Russian and Siberian military situations and no new troop movements. It discusses U.S. proposals for a multinational railroad management to run Trans Siberian and Chinese Eastern lines, led by John F. Stevens, with Japan’s stance noted and Stevens returning to Vladivostok.
Paris Nov 19 Gen Petain commander in chief of the French armies was named marshal of France at a cabinet meeting chaired by President Poincare. He enters Metz at the head of the French Tenth Army and will join Marshals Joffre and Foch as France’s three marshals. Petain, 62, earned fame for Verdun and has led the front since May 1947.
A massive flood wave along the St Lawrence River from Quebec to Three Rivers washes out sections of the Quebec railway near St Anne de Beaupre. Summer homes are swept away and river villages suffer extensive destruction with two days of traffic suspension anticipated. The report notes widespread property loss and disrupted transport.
An advertisement extols Possam soap as a quick heating aid for itchy skin and eczema relief. It promises rapid visible improvement and urges daily use to clear the skin, claiming symptomatic relief from inflammatory eruptions.
An advertisement extols Knowlton's Danderine as a low cost hair treatment that stops dandruff and falling hair in minutes and promises dramatic new growth within two weeks, claiming the product makes hair soft fluffy glossy and lustrous and easy to prove by drawing a strand through a cloth.
An advertisement touts Milks Emulsion as a palatable remedy for stomach trouble and constipation. It claims by using ten bottles a user regained weight and improved digestion, with endorsements from Bert Becker of Miami Ohio and a money back guarantee.
The Springfield Republic notes Chancellor Ebert seeks food promises tied to public order and fair distribution, with the U.S. agreeing to the condition. The piece argues rival factions should avoid civil war as supplies will continue to flow, citing Belgium relief as a model and highlighting growing European confidence in the United States.
A testimonial ad proclaims Gets-It as the sole safe corn remover offering painless treatment. It describes removing corns in one piece, comparing torture by razors to the gentle relief of using Gets-It. The product, priced cheaply, is distributed by B. Lawrence & Co. of Chicago and sold locally by Wangler Bros and others.
Theodore Sparkman a miner fell sixty feet in a Monroe area mine but escaped with a dislocated shoulder. He was found calmly smoking with a pine held in his mouth after the fall and subsequent escape.
In an advertisement Mrs Loyal Palmer credits Vinci with lifting her after a nervous breakdown and restoring appetite and strength. The pitch highlights Vinci as a tonic with beef and cod liver peptones and iron and manganese peptonates. It mentions Wangler Bros. Co and CG. J. Miller as druggists and promotes Saxon Salve for itching and healing.
The article argues rheumatism stems from kidney failure and uric acid buildup. It urges immediate treatment with GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules, claiming long use, kidney cleansing effects, and relief from rheumatism, lumbago, and other ailments. It promotes import origin, imitations, and a Beekman Street address.
Health ad touts Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney bladder and urinary troubles. Claims it strengthens kidneys and liver, notes gentle healing, urges trial with a bottle from drug stores or a 10 cent test mail order offer through Dr Kilmer Co. at Binghamton NY.
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