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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1920
Page
2
The Evening Courier notes Waterloo's near 36 percent population gain in ten years, predicting a 50,600 population by 1930 if trends continue. It argues for conservative, permanent growth and highlights housing and water access as key needs for future expansion.
The article warns the housing shortage will worsen unless new building picks up. It recalls how 30 to 35 years ago homes lacked modern conveniences and urges development of construction to prevent widespread compromises in daily life.
A fragmented verse from Freak lL Stanton warns of honey bees, theft, and deception in life. It critiques opportunism and urges vigilance against false promises as society shifts toward cynical, “free ride” temptations. The piece condemns exploitation and moral decline while urging work and resilience.
A historic wartime summary credits France with immense rebuilding including 1,500 square miles cleared and 60,000 new buildings begun, while noting U S muddling of postwar effort and urging decisive action to end the war with Germany and resume diplomacy. A lighthearted cable about a cow purse contrasts with debates in Congress over formal war termination.
Davenport Times notes many Chicago building contractors plan to quit as costs mount. Other editorials reflect on blunt speech and social clubs in What Cheer, while Vinion Eagle contrasts current and expected conditions amid postwar detestation of Germany.
Dr John G Hubber discusses the rolling crutch developed by G R Hall of Portland C that shifts the rotation from the tip to the shoulder joint. The new device promises better stability in soft ground and less energy waste, with possible applications to other orthopedic supports. Questions of general interest are answered, medical diagnosis by mail is not provided.
Imogene confronts Andrew about deception in marriage. A ten thousandth man joke leads to a discussion on a woman who learns her husband had another wife and children from a death in an asylum. Imogene argues the betrayed wife deserved the truth before marriage.
A husband admits a long hidden deception from marriage, confessing a fond secret about chicken gizzards and a dream of paradise. His wife urges honesty while a stray magazine shot disrupts the moment. Sioux City Tribune notes the phrase Ought to Be General.
A Hawaiian tale follows Sura the fisherman's daughter who, after her father's disappearance, befriends a mermaid. A witty plan with pixies and a magical net yields abundant fish, enabling Sura and her grandmother to prosper with a growing trade.
A series of curious wildlife questions covers wrens nests differences woodchucks digging habits and wild ginger flowers. It notes Baltimore oriole eggs as strikingly marked and describes chipmunk soil handling at burrow entrances. It also mentions everlasting plants and a unique wedding custom among dwarfs in the Andaman Islands.
An old Dutch sportsman traces modern ten pin to Kugelspiel played in Holland for centuries. He notes 15 pins in three groups and shows a two player puzzle: choose an opening shot to force a final pin for the opponent, given both players knock down any pins from one group per shot.
An advertisement touts Milks Emulsion as a remedy for post flu weakness with claims of restored appetite and digestion. It cites a Belmont reader who reportedly recovered after using twelve bottles, and notes a money back guarantee. Sold by The Milks Emulsion Co. in Terre Haute Indiana through druggists.
An advertisement extols aging gracefully with baths diet and exercise and claims Chamberlains Tablets fix indigestion and sluggish liver causing haggard appearance. The copy urges using the product to restore vitality and eye clarity.
Cleveland resident D G Damond describes cold settling in the kidneys causing back and side pain. He reports using Foley Kidney Pills with good results and endorses the product, noting its helping power. Sold by dealers everywhere.
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