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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1918
Page
2
A 1917 era column reflects on conservation of heat, Germany’s looming debt and manpower woes, and a glance at wartime economics. It notes Germany’s heavy postwar costs, inflationary pressures, and shifts toward raw-material alliances. It also touches on technology advances in storage of energy and sound, Edison’s talking machine, and a newspaper sketch of Lenine’s death.
Iowa editors question daylight saving clock shifts and favor keeping the current one hour advance year round. The Boone News-Republican, Cedar Rapids Gazette, and Des Moines Register comment on sun time, daylight, and public sentiment, arguing to avoid further changes. They note the public prefers stability and an extra hour of daylight annually.
A pamphlet style article argues that allied victory in six weeks proves the western front dominance under Foch and predicts Germany’s imminent defeat. It contrasts western and eastern strategy, credits Paris defense, and urges continued war effort until terms of peace are dictated.
The article warns that after middle life tissues degenerate and malignant disease rises. It cites arteries, heart, brain, rheumatism, obesity, and bladder issues as risks, with advice to prevent by managing irritation, digestion, teeth, tobacco use, sleep, clothing, and exercise while noting drastic life changes may be needed for relief. It includes Q&A on indigestion, butter, and weight loss and mentions Dr Currier’s general health answers.
The writer contrasts two married women in dressing: one buys many inexpensive, trendy outfits and changes frequently, while the other purchases fewer, high quality pieces kept for years. The piece argues for fewer, better garments in two to three colors to stay coordinated, avoid overdressing, and maintain a polished look. The tone advocates restraint and thoughtful purchasing.
In an attic drawer a dolls named Jane sighs for past joys of life. A little girl takes Jane, leaving Tim Cat and others uneasy about change and memory. Weeks pass before Jane returns, worn and altered, and she confesses a longing for the old days while fearing the loss of stories.
A Irish shopper visits a jewelers in Washington and questions a clock priced at 310 dollars. The clerk says it is an eight day clock, winding once every eight days. The buyer asks how long it would run if wound. The joke relies on the clock’s unusual eight day winding. In another note the Los Angeles Times mocks Gov. Stephens as amiable yet tame, praising a tougher executive edge and a harsher stance.
A compact chronology noting German counter attack near Yares on September 7, 1917, French advance to within two thirds of a mile of Chaulnes on September 7, 1916, British warships bombard German positions on the Belgian coast on September 7, 1915, and Belgian forces repulsing attacks on Antwerp on September 7, 1914.
Uncle Harry reads a clipping about the Young Men's Christian Association ordering 180,000 baseballs and half a million dollars worth of sports goods for Americans in France. The list includes 43,200 baseball bats and indoor bats, gloves, masks, mitts, medicine balls, soccer balls, volleyballs, basketballs, rugby balls, boxing gloves, and more. Jimmy and Joe react with laughs at the scope and wonder how soldiers will find time to use them.
Uncle Harry explains that while combat dominates, outdoor games and sports keep soldiers fit and alert. Training camps feature theatres and entertainment to relieve monotony, with fighting spirit sharpened by American games. The Kaiser may learn the lesson of being “put out” when attempting to steal. Editor notes inquiries are welcome with full names and addresses.
In Delaware a rumor ties black ribbon fobs with white edges to German sympathizers and the Iron Cross as a symbol of killers. The piece also drifts into notes on church organs from 666 to Pepin, York town, Haarlem and other great organs, claiming vast sizes and long histories.
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