Waterloo Evening Courier Daily Report? 60th Year
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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1918
Page
6
Newspaper meta text with policy notices and advertising notes. Mentions Associated Press rights and publisher details. Several names and bureaus listed without cohesive story.
Iowa readers are urged to back American troops as Wilson’s fourteen points frame a cautious peace with Germany. The piece defends continued warfare until Germany is weakened, notes the lost battalion story, praises Allied resilience, and mocks sugar restrictions while urging timely Bond purchases. It also ribbings barbers for masks and hints at Christmas shopping.
The article explains the mammary gland as the essential milk producing organ of the breast, noting male and female presence, milk production triggers, and disease risks. It discusses tumor types, cancer cure rates, and advances in surgery, with a reader Q A on abdominal pain potentially signaling appendicitis and advice to seek surgical evaluation.
World war era dispatch details Germany’s unofficial note to President Wilson. It reports Berlin’s stance on armistice terms and evacuation of occupied territories, noting the agreement with Austria Hungary and the Reichstag majority. The text also mentions a proposed mixed commission to arrange evacuations and confirms the German government’s leadership under Chancellor Solf.
ACOLUMN discusses whether wealthy and upper middle class people deserve sympathy for wartime sacrifices. It contrasts giving up maid service and scaled living with the hardships of inflation and taxes, urging readers to consider both viewpoints and the challenges of adjusting lifestyle.
An 1890s style ad touts Miller Antiseptic Oil as a universal remedy for rheumatism neuralgia lumbago and sore joints with claims of quick pain relief and deep penetration. It also markets internally and externally for coughs colds croup sore throat diphtheria and tonsillitis with a dramatic test pouring drops through leather. The product is sold in 30c ibris and 1.90 bottles with a money refund at Hansen Hansen and J. Miller bookstores.
An ad claims itching relief and cleansing with Zemo. It suggests asking a druggist for a 25c or $1 bottle and applying as directed to end irritations, pimples, black heads, eczema, blotches, ringworm, and similar skin troubles. The product is described as penetrating and soothing, leaving skin soft and healthy. The B. W. Rove Co, Cleveland.
An old advertisement touts Hamlin Wizard Oil as a safe first aid for wounds to prevent blood poisoning and minor injuries. It promotes quick antiseptic help and claims relief for sprains burns and aches. Also markets Hamlin Wizard Liver Whips pink pills for constipation and headaches with a money back guarantee.
A widow warns her son Gluck away from a feared wizard who lives in a forest with an owl. Gluck ignores the caution to work for wages and tends the wizard’s dangerous chemical pot. The scene ends with a perilous mishap as the pot bursts, threatening disaster.
Iowa editors warn of a peace that leaves a large mobilized core. Four to five million veterans in uniform could be drawn to support a hard policy against Germany. They oppose any party or person favoring a policy seen as surrender or lax retribution for wartime destruction. Variety and Spice notes a Mason City Globe-Gazette column on how food consecration rules inject variety into daily life.
A string of World War I dates marks events from 1914 to 1917 in Europe and Russia as a narrator references battles and occupations. The story shifts to a fable where a boy named Gluck, starving with his mother, is saved when a miraculous gold bowl appears. He sells it for money, ending the Wizard's cruel plot and restoring their happiness.
A Detroit pharmaceutical firm markets FAMO as a scalp treatment claiming it kills dandruff microbes and slows gray hair. The ad urges daily use for all family members, noting two bottle sizes and availability at toilet goods counters and barber shops. It states FAMO is produced by The Fame Co. in Detroit.
An advertisement features Dr C A Waterbury of Butte promoting Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. It claims the remedy clears catarrhal mucus from the intestinal tract and reduces inflammation linked to stomach liver and intestinal ailments including appendicitis. Testimony says the product improves daily function and energy. money back if not convinced.
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets offer a gentle liver and bowel cleanse as a substitute for calomel. The Ohio physician’s vegetable compound brightens the complexion, removes impurities, and restores buoyancy, sold in olive colored boxes for 10c and 25c by all druggists.
Promotes growth and vigor by supplying organic phosphate to nerves and body cells. Claims include rapid weight gain, brighter eyes, and renewed energy while warning against use by those not seeking flesh gains. Cites Dr Frederick Holle endorsing bitro-phosphate for strength and blood enrichment.
Spanish influenza is described as similar to grip or grippe with widespread historical outbreaks. The piece urges bed rest, nourishment, and quiet to curb the illness and prevent complications such as pneumonia. It outlines symptoms fever chills cough sore throat and fatigue and recommends at home remedies and a return to strength before resuming activity. It also promotes VapoRub for relief and steps to avoid contagion and protect others.
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