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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1919
Page
2
The Waterloo Evening Courier editorial urges greater deliberation in state lawmaking, cites Illinois proposals for a 30 day post license gap and new divorce grounds, and argues Iowa should consider similar safeguards. It recalls Langley’s failed airplane trial to reflect on ambition, policy, and public duty, urging wiser legislative scrutiny.
A four year progress in hydroplane flight astonishes observers as a 26 000 pound American seaplane lifts from water and climbs over the waste of waters. The feat, described in grandiose terms, highlights the era's astonishing mechanical breakthroughs and vast expenditures.
Fragmentary speech snippet mentions temporary chairman and farm labor themes with garbled phrases about muskets bayonets plowshares and names Newssaner Sarvine and Suugricht Nalinag in a historical newspaper card style.
The article explains cataract progression from initial dimness to ripe opacity, notes that treatment is often surgical when vision fails, and emphasizes avoiding eye strain, proper glasses, and overall health. It also warns against unproven cures and suggests early doctor consultation for persistent vision issues.
In this 1915 Parents Association essay, fear and superstition are traced to childhood imitation and environmental influence. The piece argues intelligent parenting can curb unwarranted beliefs, noting children imitate half jokes and serious cues, with fear described as a driving force in early consciousness and religious development.
A 1869 note claims the Iowa Central Du buque shops may relocate to Waterloo soon. Master mechanic reportedly ordered removal of noncompany buildings, with a plan to move roundhouse and improve facilities, suggesting Waterloo as the better central site for the railroad workers.
Forty years ago, the Christadelphians announce a series of meetings at Capwell's hall with Thomas Williams as lecturer. The notice also covers local marriages in Orange and Waterloo this week, plus business changes on Fourth Street West and a new Grace M. E. church bell test. A Danes and Slade sawmill oddity reveals a scar in an oak log, dated to around 1864, and Illinois Central officials make a Sioux City trip in record time.
Twenty years ago Benjamin Winstead of Winship is mentioned in a brief column. The item notes a March 31, 1899 incident where Charles Mattingly and Frank H. LaTier were injured by a gasoline brazier used in bicycle manufacture. Rev H H Abrams warns the Anti Saloon League may end the era of saloons in Water. Other items report land sale by Wildhagen to Alfred Pott, prison escape rumors involving Sergt J B Densmore and Pvt A Wright, and various local notes on trains, wild geese hunts, and spring teachers’ institute led by W W Brittain and others.
Davenport Times reports Judge Landis in Chicago pushing to recover funds for victims of a blue sky stock promoter scheme. He prioritizes returning savings and bonds to duped investors before pursuing punishment, urging disgorgement from salesmen and restitution to scrub women and others who lost money. The Webster City Freeman-Journal notes a rancorous contrast between Iowa Republicanism and national morality as reform efforts unfold.
A writer discusses how envy taints praise toward others and urges balanced, honest remarks. Examples show women praising peers yet secretly resenting brains, beauty, or success. The piece cites a Chinese proverb about not meddling in others affairs and concludes to speak only kind truths unless a special reason exists.
Puzzle items note two brain teasers from 1919. One asks the smallest whole pounds Troy and Avoir dupois can weigh, the other counts twenty seven triangles in an Egyptian design, detailing sixteen smallest, seven medium, three larger, and the largest encompassing all.
In reconstruction days leaders are needed with iron in their blood. Peptiron combines iron and pepsin to bolster blood and nerves, aid digestion, freshen the complexion, and raise spirits. It claims to reduce danger from colds and exposure and to leave a healthier appearance. Remember the name Peptiron.
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