Night Air Patrols Attract Allied Attention
American aviators north west of Verdun inaugurate night patrols along the Meuse drawing interest from other nations. The plan has air forces ready to respond to front requests by wire as German aircraft approach. When detected by searchlights, American machines attack until the enemy is downed or escapes. Five aviators began the patrols Friday night and safeguards ensure no danger from friendly fire.
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Associated Press
Verdun
Meuse
Railway Men Hit High Loan Mark
Railway workers across western lines including Illinois Central show strong support for the fourth liberty loan. Minnesota division reports 90 percent subscribed with Waterloo area involved. Second campaign results indicate high participation. W C F N led with 100 percent, while earlier pledges totaled about 50,000 dollars for 357 employees.
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Uncle Sam
Western Lines
Illinois Central
Minnesota
Waterloo
Ilinois Central
J. F McNamara
America
Police notes recount city jail breakfast and police court scene
Breakfast for 35 prisoners in the city jail marked the week’s high. The court heard drunks and speeders, two fighters, and a casino raid unearthed eleven men around a large gambling table. One escapee and two arrested for disorderly conduct were taken to the station amid minor injuries.
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Bar
Commercial Street
Securants
Harold Isons
Corre Sebolmet
Marshalltown
Waterloo
Tony Gentie
Fourth Street East
Artmaent
Coli Street
Bert Pohlman
Harry Logston
Marbling
Influenza Serum Probe Leads to Rochester Visit
A Waterloo physician traveled to Rochester Minnesota to gather first hand details on the Rogenow Rosenow influenza serum discovered by Mayo Bros Foundation. Doctors and city officials backed pursuing the vaccine, with fund raising discussed to cover costs for those seeking treatment.
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E. C. Rosenow
Mayo Bros.’ Foundation
Waterloo
Rochester
Minn
W. A. Evans
Davenport
Board of Health
W. G. Goetue
Cily
Rosenow
State Board of Health
Ilowa State University
State Teachers’ College
Town’ Agricultural College
Chicago Gas Act Upheld by Supreme Court
The Illinois Supreme Court affirms the Chicago ordinance granting the city the right to establish gas operations. The decision upholds the act regulating municipal gas services and confirms the city’s authority in the matter.
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Chicago
Associated Drees
Springfield
Gil
Supreme Court of Chicage
Prescription costs push reliance on patent medicines
Advert shows rising drug prices pushing customers toward Hood's Sarsaparilla, Peptiron iron tonic, and Liver Pills as a claimed blood purifier and general tonic. It promotes a "Combination Treatment" for the blood, kidneys, stomach, liver, and bowels with repeated product names.
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Zere
Tksing Hood
Rehearing Denied in Shoe Machinery Trust Case
Washington D C October 21 Government motions for rehearing of the dissolution suit against United Shoe Machinery Company the shoe machinery trust were denied by the supreme court The government argued the court with its May decision that the company is not an restraint of trade would allow similar outfits to evade the Sherman act and reopen questions on patent limits The decision was a four to three ruling with Justices McReynolds and Brandeis not participating
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Washington, D. C
United Shoe Machinery Company
Shoe Machinery Trust
Supreme Court
Ernment
McReynolds
Brandeis
Hair Falling Out Solution Dandruff Cure Ad
Dandruff causes scalp irritation and hair loss as roots shrink and loosen. Stop falling hair with a small bottle of Danderine from any drug store, apply to the scalp, and after several applications the hair stops coming out and dandruff disappears.
California Syrup of Figs Ad Claim on Child Health
A vintage advertisement warns mothers that California Syrup of Figs safely cleanses a tender child’s stomach liver and bowels. It claims coated tongues feverish sallow children improve after a teaspoon dose and cites a 50 cent bottle with directions for all ages. Counterfeit warnings urge buyers to seek genuine Fig Syrup.
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California
Mide By
Fig Syrup Company
Allied and German Lines Battle Near Verdun and Ghent
Reports from Oct 20 21 detail heavy fighting north of Verdun with German forces pressing and Haig confirming over 1000 prisoners taken in the Le Cateau area. British and Belgian operations push toward Ghent, with tanks aiding river crossings and bridges built under fire. parallel actions in Lorraine Alsace and Valenciennes region.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. G
Perghing
The
Meuse
Bantheville
Verdun
Fromh .Sn
Haig
London
Marshal Haig
le Cateau
Valenciennes
St. Amand
Serre
Alane
Tournai
Lorraine
Alsace
Ghent
Belgium
War Office
Flanders
Albert
Lys
Deynze- Kecioo
Peteshem
Oyghem
Pecq
Escaut
St. Leger
Dottignies
Rolleghem
Vichte
Deelyck
Tretenik
Paris
Cyclones Defeat Sacred Heart at Football 18 to 0
The Cyclones, a city youth team from the east section, defeated Sacred Heart School 18 to 0 at Cedar River park. Two touchdowns by Tiarter and a forward pass to Kelly sparked the win, with lineups listing Sacred Heart forwards Wren and Gulix, fullback Murphy.
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Svent
Cyclones
Sacred Heart
Cedar River Park
Sacred Heart School
Cedar River Park Grounds
Tiarter
Nemmers
Kelly
Wren
4Ulix
Murphy
Dougherty dies week after wife of influenza in Des Moines
J K Dougherty, 39, Washington correspondent for several western papers, died of Spanish influenza in Des Moines just days after his wife succumbed to the disease. His body will be sent to Ottumwa, Iowa, his former home. An earlier notice misidentified his wife as E G Dougherty, wife of the Courier's Washington representative, due to confusion among the brothers who run news bureaus in Washington, D C.
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Waterloo
Dodge Bros
Peseril Motor Sales Company
Wateriog
Associated Press
Des Moines
Oet
KK Dougherty
Washington
Ottumwa
Spanish Influenza A New Name For An Old Disease
The article argues that Spanish Influenza is the old grip disease, outlines symptoms from chills to fever, and prescribes bed rest, nourishment, and doctor visits. It praises Vicks VapoRub and external heat therapies, warns of pneumonia and bronchitis risks, and advises avoiding crowds and colds to prevent spread. It cites the North Carolina Board of Health and notes many historical outbreaks since 412 B.C.
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Nature
Hest
Vick
N. c. Board of Health
North Carolina
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