Postal Service reform urged by Chamber committee
A wartime era Chamber of Commerce report calls for Postal Service reform focusing on service efficiency over cost. It cites high labor turnover, insufficient civil service eligibles, and regional wage disparities as causes of delay and poor mail handling, urging space expansion and staffing updates.
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Congress
Postal Service
Chamber of Commerce of
United States
Post Office Department
Troit
Boston
Cleveland
York
Chicago
Civil Service
Ford
Doheny and Pork ay Drach Hors? Political Snarls in Print
Disjointed notes discuss Doheny and pork, naval officers, and postwar sentiment. Fragmentary references mention Deceased horse hesh, Sen- ate committees, and memory gaps about Doheny's actions. The piece hints at fears over printing details and Canal Zone politics surrounding McAdoo.
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Wewat
Senate
Doheny
Bihiais
Jamhes O'Tanpel
Ik- News
Daleny
Saving lessons at Emerson and political upsets
Emerson school students saved money at a parade marking a savings drive and a bank deposit milestone. The piece also notes Iowa election funding strains, Michigan and Italy election outcomes for Coolidge and Mussolini, and Ford’s growing influence in the presidential race.
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Emerson School
Tha
Barings
Calcium keeps bones strong say Dr Brady in health column
Dr William Brady warns calcium from milk beats calcium from meat and bread, noting poor calcium in refined foods and urging fruits vegetables and dairy. He lists conditions linked to calcium deficiency and questions iron shortfalls as a cause of weakness. The piece also includes reader Qs about nervous breakdowns and home remedies.
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Moat
Henry C. Sherman
Columbia University
Sherman
Europe
Hraay
Inic
William Brady
Nature Notes Answers On Hoofed Animals And Birds
From the Burroughs Nature Club Notes the column answers reader questions on hoofed animals how the hoof forms and why hoofed animals walk on the toe tips. It also explains corn tassels ears, pollen and fertilization, and compares red breasted and white breasted nuthatches with measurements and plumage details.
FRIEND WIFE BY ROE FULKERSON
Inz0hyena asks Imogene to attend a parish hall event with money at stake. Andrew jokes about holy things and money while railing at child entertainment and infant prodigies. Imogene defends the dancing program as harmless, and Andrew recalls a boy in a police court.
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Andrew
Imogene
Isa
Dboys
Gesling
George Cohen
Mamma
Hoy
Boyville
Brain Tests by Sam Loud
Kitty asks Harry for pennies to buy apples and oranges for herself baby and Harry. The puzzle asks how many pennies the children have based on a wordplay chain and arithmetic clues ending with several proper nouns.
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Sam
Kitty
Harry
The Sandman Story By Mrs Flas Walker
Reddy Squirrel overhears Fox plan to host a party for Grey Squirrels but exclude him. He vows to disrupt the event and sell a certain character, planning mischief as tensions rise between forest friends.
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Reddy
Mr. Doz
Mr. Fox
Dog
Sandman
Flas Walker
Reddy Squirrel
Fox
Jom
Mr. Squirrel
Darty
Jam
Mr. Dog
Tram
Thera
We Are Not Perfect in Choosing Leaders and Aids
In a Missouri era question from the Jefferson Bee editors, the piece ponders how often communities err in selecting presidents cabinet officers elected officials and local hires. It reflects on errors in nominations voting bonds taxes and domestic helpers.
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Jefferson Bee
Simon
Abe Martin Wekin and Art Smiley Story Snippet
A quirky fragment notes Abe Martin Wekin avoiding details about a rejected suitor or a Pord driver. It mentions Art Smiley contemplating a middle name he may adopt if money becomes available.
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Art Smiley
Fifty Years Ago in The Courier April 9 1874 Notes
W P Thompson reports farmers busy seeding with hopeful crops and a early season. Levi & Co move wholesale liquor stock to Cincinnati as temperance pressures rise. Father Scalland plans shade trees for Catholic School grounds. Physicians report more June fever cases and poor weather harms respiratory health. Shook and Walker relocate stock to the Manson block rest room.
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W. P. Thompson
Lincoln Township
Father Scalland
Waterigo East
Shook & Walker
Manson Block
Forty Years Ago A Muddled April News Log
A stream of notes recalls April 9 1884 with health misfortunes a horse death and a Chicago search for improved power in an electric light machine. Local plans mention Nashua mill work and Irving hotel lease. Waterloo brewery petition defeat and Easter weather contrasts with prior year. Multiple city notices include salaries and a Cedar river bridge project. obliquely the text mixes personal vignettes, deaths, and real estate activity.
Virginia Fairfax in a Puritan Era Revenge Plot
Virginia Fairfax navigates family duty and romantic entanglements as she becomes involved with John Storm and Kitty Walton. The fragment traces jealousy, deceit, and social pressures in a Stratton household amid scandal, love, and threats in a melodrama setting.
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Virginia Fairfax
Virginia
Filmland
Stratton
Kitty Walton
Warner Virginia
Ise Stratton
Kitty
Joan Storm
Kaieh
Theodora Stratton
Maud Lawson
Theodore Stratton
Dalton
Anaa
Fey
Dutian
Jon Storm
John Stern
Han
John Storm
John Starr House
Sonn ¢ Storm
Julian Thorndyke
Totey Sruy
Tie
Cail
Tle
Nety
Sevi
Tay
Pharndyke
John
Nirgiabe
Ethan
Hair Care Ad Promotes Malsified Cocoanutail Shampoo
An advertisement warns against harsh soaps and recommends Malsified cocoanutail shampoo as pure and greaseless. It claims two to three teaspoonfuls cleanse hair and scalp, rinse clean, leave hair silky and manageable, and notes availability at drug stores for a low cost.
Woman's letter praises Adlerika for bowel gas relief
A Waterloo woman writes that after trying many remedies she found Adlerika effective. The ad claims Adlerika works on both upper and lower bowel removing gas and poisons within ten minutes, and notes a local pharmacy offer.
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Mike Gauss Pharmacy
Commercial St
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