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Waterloo Evening Courier in Waterloo, Iowa

27 Oct 1917

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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1917

Page

3

Four Years in Germany Aid Efforts During War

James W. Gerard recounts American Red Cross and Y M C A relief in Germany and Russia. He highlights Herbert Hoover's relief, Polish aid attempts via Rockefeller funds, and German women’s war work from Berlin to Rostov, plus prisoners of war care and infant mortality impacts.

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Germany Gerard United States American Red Cross Poland Herbert C. Hoover Red Grass Red Cross West Front Goldschmidt Rothschild Frankfort Rothschild London East Front Count Helie de Talleyrand England America Talleyrand Great Talleyrand Courland Fot Principality of Sagan Sagan Duke de Dino Duke de Valencay France Miss Curtis Sampson Prince of Sagan Duke de Dina Helis Anna Gould Count Castellane Lexi P. Marton Altho Berlin Gleiwitz Kkosel Count Talleyrand Goldschmidt Roths Munich Prince Tatzfeld Duke of Trachenberg Gisswitz Kosel Nopa Europe Russia Zimmermann Foreign Office Prince Hatzfeld Max of Baden Petrograd Tomsk Siberia Russian Empire Snoddy Austria Belgium Hoover Mr. Hoover Vernon Kelloxg A. J. Hemphill Rockefeller Foundation Ernest P. Bicknell Wickliffe Rose Polank Rockefeller Commission Commission League of Mercy Wer M.C. A John R. Mott Doctor Mott Archibald C. Harte McCormick Family Chicago Cleveland H. Dodge John D. Rockefeler Harte Brest Siberian Ruhleben M C. A Fran von Thne Fraunndienst Geremany National Women’s Service
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54 Heroes Earn Carnegie Medals in Pittsburgh Visit

Fifty four acts of heroism were recognized by the Carnegie hero fund commission in Pittsburgh. Silver medals were awarded in eight cases and bronze in 46. Twelve heroes died, with pensions totaling 5460 to dependents, plus 2200 to dependents of two more who died. One hero was disabled and received 375. Eight awards totaling 12000 funded educational needs and 26 awards totaling 21000 supported other worthy aims. Bronze medal awarded to Henry Eilers for saving an unidentified girl from a train at Ottumwa, Iowa, in 1944.

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Pittsburgh Carnegie Hero Fund Commission Henry Eilers Ottumwa, Ta Ottumiwa
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Hunger strikes end as Sinn Fein prisoners recover

Dublin reports Sinn Fein prisoners in Mountjoy have abandoned their hunger strike after government confessions. They now mix freely, receive outside food and visitors, and are to be moved to Dundalk Jail, used as a Red Cross hospital. Thomas Ashe’s death boosts nationalist support for distinct prisoner treatment. Postcards with Ashe’s photo circulate, police seizing some in shops.

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Dublin Sinn Fein Mountjoy Dundalk Jaiil Red Cross Thomas Ashe Sinn Sinni Movement Ashe
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Dollar Slump Hits Copenhagen Exchange

Copenhagen reports the dollar sinking to 83 cents and the German mark hitting a low of 42, marking a 53 percent depreciation amid ongoing currency volatility.

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Copenhagen
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Cascarets offer cleansing for liver and bowels

An old advertisement touts Cascarets as the best laxative for liver bowels stomach and head. It promises clear heads sweet stomach bright eyes and lasting energy with no shock or inconvenience next day. It targets mothers giving Cascarets to sick bilious children as safe and effective.

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Cross
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Orion in the November Sky and the Great Nebula

A November sky guide highlights Orion as a dominant winter constellation with the Belt stars Delt Rigel and Betelgeuse. It explains Rigel’s brightness and distance, notes the Great Nebula in Orion and its Trapezium cores, and encourages telescopic study despite atmospheric limits.

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Rigal Hotelgouze Rigel Orion Belt of Orion Giars Miny
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The Bright Evening Sky Venus and Jupiter Glow

Astronomers note Venus appears as the bright evening altar in the western sky after sunset not a fixed star. When Venus sinks Jupiter rises as the premier night object though dimmer, with Venus remaining the brightest regular celestial presence beside the sun and moon.

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Venus Jupiter Gunset
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Itching Torture Remedy Promises Quick Skin Relief

There is one remedy that seldom fails to stop itching torture and relieve skin irritation. Zemo cleanses and smooths the skin, overcoming eczema pimples rashes and blackheads. It works overnight and stops itching instantly. Priced 35 cents or $1 for an extra large bottle. Safe for tender skin. The E. W. Rose Co Cleveland Ohio.

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E. W. Rose Cleveland
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