Allied peace terms and American sacrifice in wartime
The Waterloo paper reports on President Wilson's reply to the Austro‑Hungarian peace move and argues for steadfast Allied terms of unconditional surrender. It cites Dr. Joseph F Newton on sacrifice, urges buying liberty bonds, and notes America must keep pressure as armies maneuver toward the Rhine. It ends with a warning that future battles may shift front lines to the Rhine region.
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America
Wilson
Vienna
Hapsburgs
Plu
Germany
Austria
Berlin
Paris
Joseph F. Newton
Cedar Rapids
London
City Temple
Britain
Newton
Rhine
Rhins
Iowa Sheep Debate Reflects Regional Views on Wool
The Burlington Hawk-Ex reports Iowans show divided interest in sheep with Fayette County farmers noting rising sheep numbers and a 17,000 pound wool shipment from West Union. The piece argues Iowa could be a major wool producer if raw material is processed locally, echoing a desire to develop domestic textile mills. A Davenport Times note laments frost and autumn poetry while urging readers to make peace with the coul man.
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Iowa
Burlington
Fayette County
West Union
Iona
Union
Davenport
Skin diseases and home remedies in health advice
Dr Currier discusses skin diseases and the belief that bowels must be kept open for skin health. He warns against patent medicines, notes acne and freckles as youth problems, cautions on injections and mercury preparations, and advises careful use of cosmetics and ointments. He offers to answer general health questions via the Courier.
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Suny
Currier
Dr. Currier
Courier
Side Talks on Real Life Mirrors and Fairy Tale Echoes
A discussion of a contemporary novel in a magazine centers on which characters appeal most to the heroine and how readers question the value of fiction. The group argues about happiness in marriage, the selfish artist, and the unselfish suitor as they debate why readers care about stories that feel true.
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Salk
Ami
Robert
Christopher Saxe
Dant
The Sandman Story of the Truthful Page Avel
An old king faces a dying Princess whose illness seems tied to a hidden thorn. Avel the truthful page overhears talking flowers advising a cure with poppy juice. He rushes to inform the king, unlocking a remedy grounded in honesty.
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Avel
Glory in Maine Republicans win by twenty thousand
Fifty years ago on September 17 1868 Maine voters gave the Republicans a 20000 margin in a state election seen as boosting Gen Grant for president. The report notes Connecticut gains and predicts a Grant victory while detailing local church pew rentals and community notes.
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Maine
Connecticut
Grant
Forty Years Ago Waterloo Sept 18 1878 Local Notes
News from Waterloo includes Henrietta Engle’s death in Austin Minnesota at age 42, daughter of John M. Morgan of Raymond. Donors bring apples and pears from Cedar Valley and Orange Township. A white corn ear causes talk on Conger farm. A daily edition is planned for the county fair with about 400 copies. Dr Washington E Allee dies in Philadelphia at 71, a Waterloo connection. Wheat prices range 20 to 70 cents per bushel. Indian graves at East Davenport exhumed for medical college skeletons. inmates were 1862 Minnesota massacre prisoners from Camp McClellan.
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Waterloo
Daily Reporter
Associated Pres
Associated Press
Audit Bureau of Circulations
W. H Hartman CO. 29-12-15 West Park
Sonp. Co
Hartman
Presi
Cpt
A.W. Peterson
Treas
Geni
Iowa
Mtes
Getice
Washington, D. C
Burex
B. G. Dougherty
Cory Elds
New York
Philadelphia
Cities
Story, Brooks & Fintey
Rep
Henrietta
F. A. Engle
Austin, Minn
John M. Morgan
Raymond
Austin
Washington E. Allee
John G. Hoff
East Davenport
Camp McClellan
Minnesota
State Officials Demand Publication Of Additional Lists
Officials insist further lists must be published periodically. The note references ongoing requirements and outlines the need for timely release in accordance with administrative rules.
Twenty Years Ago Se vy Sept 7 1898 News Item Recap
A roundup of local notes includes Samuel Shilliam planning to buy cob shipment for a new cob pipe factory in Missouri, Elder S H Miller selling his Orange township farm and moving to Sunnyside Washington, W W McChing planning a 3000 dollar Third Avenue West home, Zitterell Atkinson winning a 27438 contract for the Russell Lamson block, Peter Book buying a 320 acre Aurora Illinois farm for 320000, a Universalist committee creating a free kindergarten, Carl Cleveland celebrating a birthday with friends, revival meetings in Oelwein, and Cedar Rapids federal case figures Alfred Longley and J T Sullivan attending.
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Samuel Shilliam
Missouri
A Sure Way To End Dandruff
A vintage tip promotes dissolving dandruff with four ounces of plain liquid argon applied at night to moisten the scalp. With nightly use, dandruff is said to vanish by morning and repeated applications claim to destroy all traces. It promises instant relief from itching and a glossy, soft, lustrous hair outcome.
Truthful Avel Cures Princess and Weds Her
The king asks Avel how to save the Princess who lies sick, and a thorn is removed with poppy juice reviving her. She recovers in days, and Avel asks to stay by her side for life. The couple marry publicly with roses on the royal table.
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Avel
Fibs
Ivery
Verkolovsky warns Germany as Russia readies for battle
Dated items recount 1917 warning by Gen Verkolovsky new Russian war minister to Germany that Russia will fight. Earlier entries note 16 1516 French forces near Combies and 15 1915 Hindenburg nearly enclosing Vilna. A Marshalltown Times-Republican quip observes Americans view 400 miles to Berlin as brief.
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Verkolovsky
Germany
Combies
Hindenburg
Vilna
Gilbert Parker
Berlin
Marshalltown Times
Dairy Herds Listed Officially Accredited as Tuberculosis Free
Federal and state cooperative control work on bovine tuberculosis yields published results. The Bureau of Animal Industry issue list No. 1 accredits herds free from tuberculosis after successful testing. Notices will be sent promptly if any status changes occur.
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Bureau of Animal Industry
Women Swear By Tonic For Headache Relief
A West Grove Pennsylvania woman describes relief from fainting spells and headaches after using Dr Williams Pink Pills. She says prior doctors offered no help and credits the tonic with restored strength and improved appetite. Also notes two books on nervous disease and diet offered free by the Dr Williams Medicine Co. Schenectady NY. Pills available at druggists or by mail at 50 cents per box, six for $2.50.
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Joseph Vandegriff
West Grove
Dr. Williams
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