Wilsons presence at peace talks urged by Courier editor
The Waterloo Evening Courier argues President Wilson should attend the Paris peace conference to help craft a durable treaty. It compares his role to the wartime effort, says his input could reassure Europe, and notes the risk of relying on delegated power without direct involvement.
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Courier
Wilson
Paris
Europe
France
Russia
Germany
America
Iowa Editors Quit Because They Were Licked
Iowa editors voice strong opinions on war aim and Wilson diplomacy. Des Moines Capital warns taxes will rise for years to pay war debts with annual borrowing likely above four billion dollars. Sioux City Tribune notes possible GOP Penrose leadership risk for the party.
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la Parte City Progress Review
Betin
Hoke Smith
Senate
Wilison
Turkey
Bulgaria
Austria
Wilson
Des Moines
the Treasury
Sioux City Tribune
Senate Republicans
Penrose
Vermont
Utah
Bolshevism: The world’s new enemy and its aims
The author argues Bolshevism is syndicalism in Russian disguise, seeking direct control of all industries by workers. It claims peasants back Bolshevik land promises, notes spread to Austria Hungary Germany and Switzerland, and discusses opposition from labor leaders and governments as Bolshevik ideas spread across Europe and America.
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Hkerensky Party
Bolshev- ST
Austria-Hungary
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
Holland
Belgiun
Switzerland
Germany
Reichstag
France
M. Sorel
Bere
Sorel
Agencieg
England
Havelock Wilson
Seamen’s and Firemen's Union
Inter-Allied
Arthur Henderson
Samuel Gompers
Albert Thomas
Paris
Dara
Europe
America
Health tips on disinfection and personal care
Dr Currier answers readers questions on preventing illness through disinfection of the nose and mouth, use of antiseptics and atomizers, and everyday habits. He compares disease prevention to maintaining a machine with clean water, proper food, sleep, and exercise, and stresses bathing, breathing, and avoiding poisons. He invites stamped self addressed envelopes for article requests.
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Saraede
Ben
Currier
Iit
Courier
The Sandman Story King of the Woods Part II
In a forest tale Mr Fox sits atop a barrel throne wearing a copper kettle crown and a patched robe as animals come to bow. Mr Squirrel Rabbit Bear and others kneel before the king, praising his imagined reign while awaiting Mr Goon and Mr Passum. The king basks in mock glory, noting a lack of real audience.
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Mr. Fox
Mr. Goon
Mr. Passum
Mr. Squirrel
Mr. Rabbit
Mr. Bear
Mr. Conn
Animaia
Fox Learns Humility After Losing Kingly Throne
In a fable style scene Mr. Fox boasts of kingly rule while neighbors Mr. Bear and Mr. Coon discuss feasts. A lurking turkey is released by Mr. Possum, toppling Fox from his throne as dignity fades. Fox ends with a modest meal and lesson on true worth.
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Mr. Fox
Jim
Mr. Bear
Mr. Coon
Mr. Possum
Mr. Posisum
Our Allies and France After War Debts
The Saturday Evening Post argues the United States owes eight billion in advances while warning against sentimental postwar gifts to allies. It notes France bore the war’s heaviest burden and faces reconstruction, urging aid that preserves independence and mutual respect rather than alms. The New York World recalls Clemenceau’s tribute to the army that died in signing the armistice terms.
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Saturday Evening Post
United States
Uncle Sam
Santa Claus
J. Buik
J. Bull
France
Isoore
England
America
New York
Premier Clemenceau
Chamber of Deputies
The Longest Three Hours at the Eye Doctor
A neighbor recalls waiting three hours for eye drops at the oculist and compares that pause to a patient hospital stay. She muses on how printed words, books, and magazines fill and sustain life, noting how such reading became essential even during wartime for writers and poets.
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Che
United States
War Department
Remembering the Great Army That Died in War
The passage honors all allied nations in victory and pays reverent tribute to the soldiers who sacrificed their lives. It notes that the fallen could not share in triumph, yet they wear the victor's crown by their deeds. It urges the living to honor the great army that died alongside Clemenceau's call for lasting remembrance.
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Europe
Clemenceau
Army punishment forms in early Military Journal account
In his Military Journal the author notes that the general form of punishment in the army was the lash, though some offenders were hanged or shot. The captive was first stripped to the waist and securely bound before the procedure.
St Jacobs Liniment Advertises Quick Pain Relief
An old advertisement touts St Jacobs Liniment for sprains and strains. It claims instant relief as it penetrates muscles nerves ligaments and bones, soothing injuries and aiding rapid recovery. A small bottle at any drug store is promoted as the quickest remedy for pain swelling and bruising.
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St. Jacobs Liniment
St. Jacobs
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Offer A Gentle Liver Tonic
A vintage advertisement promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a vegetable substitute for calomel. It claims olive color tablets clear skin and boost energy by stimulating the liver and bile flow without harsh after effects. Sold in 10c and 25c boxes with nightly use recommended.
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Edwards
Washington’s Revolutionary Orders on Whippings And Punishments
The article notes whippings as prescribed duties in Washington’s orders. It mentions four soldiers condemned for stealing two sheep and a pig receiving 100 lashes and $100 fines, plus a soldier punished for absenteeism with 35 lashes and a wagoner who knocked Lieut Barrett off his horse receiving 100 lashes.
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Washington
Barrett
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WH. Hartman
West Park Ave
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Sostofica
Waterloo
Iowa
Gee
Washington, D. C
Munsey Ride
EG Dougherty
Philadelphia
Chicago
Story
Brooks & Finley
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Franklin A. Griffit
Mooney
Griffin
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Stephens
Central Labor Body
Berger A
House of Representatives
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Brigham Roberts
Milwaukee
Victor Berger
Republic
Berger
Oregon
Indiana
Massachusetts
Repubican
J. R. Mann
Johns ‘Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore
Mann
Thatcher
East Side
Citizens Gas and Electric CO
Cascara
Ecouins
Libby
Miost
Waterloo Savings Bank
War Industries Board
Puners
Ats
Andyra
Maceo
Horlick
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