Waterlog Evening Courier VO GT NO 1
A historical waterlogged newspaper fragment discusses telegraph and advertising terms, postal rates, and masthead facts. It mentions John C Hartman and Jackson BeCoy, and references Associated Press and United Press International as distributors. The text includes rate notices and policy notes about advertising and publication.
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Gt—No. Ft
H. Hartman Co
Courier Bidg
Fark Ave
Compterciat
BYG
John C Hartman
Aie Jackson BeCoy
Treas
Waterloo
Iawa
Associated Press
United Presse International News
Associated Pross
Apepiel
Audit Bureau of
Wii Fretee Ae
New York
Philadelphia
Chicago
San Francisco
Joryy Bicoss & Fintey
Remenenta
A Misleading Justice In School Journalism Debate
An editorial criticizes a university scandal sheet as harmless burlesque not deceitful reporting. It argues the piece mischaracterizes student journalism at State University of Iowa and warns sensationalism harms morals and community trust while defending burlesque satire over factual scandal.
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Getzes
State University of Towa
Lenzib
Corurnalista Tx General
School of ‘Journalism
University
Rock Island
Looney
Yerlow
Eric
Dreynathre
Chicago Woman to Face Husband Attack Claim
A Chicago woman prepares to press charges claiming her husband, a 45 year old interior decorator, struck her with a jaw injury. The case details and motives remain unclear as authorities review the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Iforce
Ler
France considers state lottery to prop up treasury
The piece notes lotteries are banned in the U.S. but suggested in France as a fiscal fix. It discusses inflation risks, tax opposition, and a plan to issue tickets with huge daily prizes while conservatism and business interests resist. It ends with a quip about humor and consciousness.
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Postoffice Department
France
Reluctant Congressman Faces Pay Increase Controversy
Iowa editors report Burlington Hawk-Eye coverage of Rep Henry Tucker of Virginia resisting a $2,500 yearly raise approved by Congress. He argues the pay hike is untimely and says constituents expected him to decline the raise, despite treasury officials noting he must accept. The piece reflects broader political debate on salaries and public accountability.
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Burlington Hawk-Eye
Henry Tucker
Virginia
Congress
Treasury Department
Tucker
Avery
Ghost Cities and Their Enduring Echoes Across Time
A reflective exploration of vanished and ghost cities from far west boomtowns to ancient ruins, noting how rapid fortunes rise and fade. The piece compares modern ghost towns left by gold rushes and war torn French villages, honoring memory, sacrifice, and the enduring pull of lost homes. It names places and figures, laments destruction, and ponders how history preserves names like Selorian and Angkor while honoring fallen soldiers.
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Far West
Hebgion
Nineves
Tyre
Troy
Fhehes
Carthage
Pompeii
Mercidaneum
Angkor
Cambodia
Chitzen Itza
Yucatan
Damen
Gothemich
Thomas Campbell
Argyllshire
Middle West
Griffin
Ind
de Soto
Parrish
Eddystone
Acanes
Satem
Ill
Abraham Lincoln
Ann Rutledge
France
Que
America
Douaumonat
Beaumont
Duomieres
Louaumont
Cerny-en- Lagnunois
Vauchere
Ville-au-Dois
Waye-en-Haven
Bernevilla
Indiscretion and Health Myths in a Framing article
In a health column by William Brady readers confront terms for illness, misdiagnosis risks, and advice on indigestion. The piece argues against sensational labels and stresses careful, non sensational guidance, addressing blood pressure, heart action, infant teeth, and feeding practices.
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O'Flaherty
Abe Martin Tell Winkley Passes After Long Life
Abe Martin Tell Winkley, longtime figure in the town, passed away today after a long life of service. The community recalls his years of involvement with local activities and memories of his steady presence.
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Tell Winkley
Tildy Preasies
Tig Town
Rita Wells mystery at Palace hotel unsettles Imogene
Immersed in tension over Rita Wells arriving at the Palace hotel, Imogene and Andrew debate who the mysterious woman is and whether she is a book agent or other visitor. A misaddressed telegram sparks suspicion, prompting a comic sideline about telegraph mixups and a playful children's tale about Uncle Wiggily and the fox ending with a humane arrest and a stash of treats for the animal children.
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Imogene
Andrew
Rita
Palace Hotel
Rita Wells
Richmond
Flitzsburgeh
Ste
Darling
Rite Wells
Pittsburgh
Rittsburg
Imogena
Interstate Commerce Commission
Brain Tests by Sam Loyd
Puzzle page shows a word insertion challenge titled Brain Tests by Sam Loyd. It asks readers to fill a column with words matching given definitions and hints that the final answer reveals the name of a Danish reformist statesman.
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Sam Loyd
Uncle Wiggily Bow and Arrow Tale From The Woods
In a woodland tale by Howard H. Garis Sammie and Susie Littletail join Johnnie Bushytail and Billie in a forest game. They discover an old stump with many holes like a post office window and imagine using holes for stamps and play.
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Uncle Wiggily’s Bow and Arrow
Howard H. Garis
Sammie
Susie Littletail
Johnnie
Billie Bushytail
Susie
Har Brother
Squirrel
Billie
Uncle Wiggily and the Hole in the Barrel
In a playful tale, Sammie Susie and friends imagine filling Uncle Wiggily’s hole with treats and trinkets. They barter nuts carrots lettuce and other items for a future visit to retrieve them from his stump holes and imagine a lively nocturnal world.
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Sammie
Susie
Uncle Wiggily
Johnnie
Dobbie
Bille
Uncle Wickly
Laughs At Hats Worn By Men In Berlin Exhibit
Berlin April 4 Men s hats of olden days amuse the public during an exhibit comparing styles of the last century with those of today High hats tower above modern wear and resemble shaggy coats. Shawl hats borrowed from museums drew broad smiles as crowds looked at shop windows displaying bamboo and grass hats.
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Berlin
Shagey
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