War news and local zeal in Waterloo home front appeal
In Waterloo, citizens rally support for liberty bonds as Pershing leads a major overseas operation near the Swiss border. The paper urges strong participation amid high crop prices and labor demand, warning against overconfidence while stressing patriotism and sacrifice.
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United Suates
Ubis
Man
Iowa
Black Hawk County
Waterloo
St. Mihiel
Pershing
Plaza
Foch
Fisk
Neighbors urged to fill wartime nurse shortages locally
Dr Kepford of Iowa urges neighbors to substitute trained nurses with volunteer local help as wartime demands pull nurses away. Officials propose districting to organize care, praising elderly women for stepping in while nurses serve in military efforts.
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A. E. Kepford
Iowa
The
Red Cross
Uncle Sam
Kepford
Big Bill Haywood and the inhuman spell of revolution
The author denounces Bill Haywood as a grotesque figure with a tainted look yet a magnetic presence who stirs workers with anti capitalist rhetoric. He rejects Haywood as anarchist or socialist, labels him a syndicalist, and warns that his calls for law breaking and sabotage aim to dismantle capitalist industries. He also blames immigrant voters for political turmoil and urges Americanizing aliens.
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Ias
Bill Haywood
Big Bill
Althoit
Socialist Party
Aindicat
Georges Sorel
Big Hill
Bill
Big Bil
Europe
Health Q and A on thyroid disease and other conditions
Dr Currier answers reader questions on goiter causes thyroid extracts and iodine risks. The piece covers autoimmune and hereditary factors and mentions treatment debates including surgery and radiology. It lists questions on under eye puffiness nervous weakness neurasthenia high blood pressure and hearing loss from loud work with practical cautions.
Carnegie Shy of Cash in Gossip Column
The Wall Street Journal notes rumors that Andrew Carnegie may owe taxes this year and has limited liquid resources. It recalls his quotes on wealth and legacy, mentioning he has one daughter and no son, and that his epitaph mocks those cleverer than him.
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Henry Propr
Henry Propy, Jr
Waverly
Hare
Lincoln Park
Waterloo
Red Cross
Jesse James
Vole
France
Carnegie
C. Forbes
Wall Street Journal
Wall Street
England
Royal House of
Savoy
Canada
United States
United Kingdom
United Kingdo
iFrance
Sanda
Rome’s New Face and the King’s Desk Job Observed
A travel essay contrasts a transformed Rome with prosperity and socialist influence, noting cleaner streets and better housing. The visit to the Duke of Genoa reveals a modern royal court, and the king is described as a desk-bound figure in a business world.
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Rome
Paris
Italy
Europe
Kansas City
Los Angeles
Nome
Genoa
Royal Palace
Domo
Chicago
Henry
Kansas
Peres
Bes
Fopeka
Medll
New York
Gen. Pershing
Major Murphy
President Wilson
Washington
Genttleman
Plaid Trousers and a White Soap Recipe Gone Wrong
Tim Coon asks Mr. Fox for white soap. Fox tries a hot water soak recipe to revive plaid trousers stained by paint. The plan backfires as the trousers shrink and fail to fit, leaving Tim angry and short of clothing while Fox dismisses the mishap as a bad experiment.
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Tim Coon
Mr. Fox
Tim
Mr. Man
Mr. Dog
Tor
Fin
Constitutional Democrats Withdraw from Russian Cabinet
In the wartime diary for September 14 1917 the Constitutional Democrats exit the Russian cabinet marking a cabinet shift amid the Russian revolution era. The entry notes related dates including British advances near Ginchy in 1916 and German movements near Dvinsk in 1915. The piece also discusses the Burden on the Rich regarding income taxes in a new revenue bill context.
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Constitutional Democrats
Ginchy
Dvinsk
Aisne
Washington
Bost Ton
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Waterloo Evening Courier
Daly Reporter
Associated Pres
Associated Press
Scember Audit Bureau of Uhe
WH. Hartman
West Park Ave
Johm C. Ba
Lowy
Suange
Storr
Captain Kidd
Rom Bremer
Hunsts
Buns Ta
J. Hamilton Lewis
Ham
Lewis
J. Ham
Pierse
State Council of Defense
Courieer Service
L. Adair
Link
van Mere
Rinne
Tims
Ciuie
Tr Ralph Kietstael
Tr Jackson
Meboy
Big Bill Haywood
Kocher
Mayos
Corrier
H. D
Bright
Ectf
Currier
Dr. Currier
Henry and Me
Acmill
Gaeleiam
Sandman
Mrs. F. A. Walker
STHMA
Guarentes
Elgin
Opinion
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