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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1918
Page
2
A Waterloo Evening Courier opinion piece criticizes Allied and German actions in World War I. It argues for blunt, decisive terms from the U S president, condemns treaties torn by Germany, and urges action over lengthy diplomatic phrases. It emphasizes stopping disingenuous rhetoric and supporting Foch’s forces if needed.
A newspaper summary critiques the German note, deeming it evasive and not signaling unconditional surrender. It argues the plan preserves Prussian power, warns any so called honorable peace is dishonorable, and notes the Allies insist on victory terms under Marshal Foch while exposing the German tactic as a trap to stall military action.
A Chicago Tribune style column argues for a British like budget system in U S Congress led by Senator Kenyon to curb wasteful porkbarrel spending. It highlights Medill McCormick’s likely Senate win and contrasts American and British appropriation methods, urging support for budget reform and noting Bar on Burian’s call for Armistice terms.
At an Inland Daily Press meeting in Chicago H N Kellogg warned that labor turmoil has forced consolidations of 250 U S daily papers and 50 suspensions since the war began. Paper may reach 380 a ton, 80 a ton higher than now, signaling longer bills for readers and pressure on small town papers to fold unless readers pay for their newspapers.
The Marshalltown Time Republican argues for keeping the summer daylight saving time, noting the clock change is sensible, extends the useful day, and should continue after the war despite any adjustment by schools or other entities. It contrasts with the Des Moines Register’s Kaiser Wilhelm remark as context.
A garbled wartime digest lists events by date with uneven clarity. It notes October 22 in 1917 an advance, 1916 Allied demands upon Germany, 1915 Greece rejecting territorial offers, and 1914 a German pledge to continue fighting until victory.
A health column discusses pernicious anemia causes and possible cures, noting unknown poisons and potential infection, with mentions of arsenic, transfusion, and radium. It includes reader questions on kidney disease, paralytic rheumatism, and unexplained thinness, and hints at responses from Dr. Currier and letters to the Courier.
A reflective piece on why people seek others who like them, citing Hazlitt and ideas of self love. It notes friendship as mirrored self regard, explains marital readjustments after revelation of flaws, and contrasts male and female attractions in the general pattern.
A magical garden tale follows a splendid tree that boasts its beauty to all. The traveler magician returns in disguise and casts a lesson in humility, turning the proud tree into a Smoke Tree as its golden fruit turns to gray smoke.
Indianapolis News argues that fighting may continue into winter, despite forecasts of a lull. It cites Napoleon and Civil War examples, notes weather complicates logistics and transport, and questions a return to pre Napoleonic winter quarters, predicting major actions may await spring but preparation will proceed in the coming months.
The Panhellenic Council, with one rep from each sorority, votes that the sentiment of Northwestern University coeds supports Hooverizing. The society also votes to discontinue either Grate luncheons or dinners.
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