War and patriotism in a 1924 Waterloo editorial
An Iowa editorial defends fighting for country and right, rejects antiwar pacifism as unwise, and argues nations share a dual allegiance to nation and world. It cites internationalism’s rise after 1914, urges defense of principles, and recalls wartime sacrifices and April anniversaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evening Courier
Waterlooneers
New Liberty
Sumter
America
Northwestern University
Jose
Tife
Iowa
Ter
Brotherhood of Man
Karshly
China
World Brotherhood
Aline
Viness
Witingix
Blowty
Prin. Ewpies
Calcium and diet amid dental health concerns
Dr William Brady discusses calcium in the human body, noting most resides in bones and teeth and a minority in blood and muscles. He links refined diets to tooth decay, urges adequate calcium intake for infants and pregnant women, and explains calcium loss in cooking water while praising hard water and certain foods as calcium sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry C. Sherman
Columbia University
America
Lusk, Heyter, Voit
Bunge
Fue
Rise of Stribling the boy pugilist draws bold plan
Iowa editors note Macon Georgia youth Stribling, touted as best light heavyweight since McTigue, trains under his mother and family. His program links world championship hopes with college entry, sparking debate on balancing schooling with prizefighting. McAdoo pledges farm relief if elected president amid voter warning. A Chronicle urges a knockout in political rhetoric as rival boxers exchange claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Stribling
Macon
America
McTigue
Wis Tother
Puteis
Jack Dempsey
Dempsity
Ma Stribling
Insurgent Republicans Defeat Bloom Vote in House Split
In a striking display of party disunity Democratic insurgents and Republicans joined to defeat Bloom. The New York delegation and others split as a GOP rival stood against Bloom, signaling a shift in the balance of power and foreshadowing presidential stakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
House
Gombest Ag Bloom
Foelntner
New York
Srocratie
Repubtern
Bloom
Republian
Adel Meade
Dublin
Sosthins
Truir
N. OW
Africa
Brain Tests and Voter Puzzles from a Fragmented Sheet
A garbled OCR fragment mentions New York delegates and party votes, hints at a mathematical riddle about ages, and references an insurgent camp and a French crime in North Africa. It contains arithmetic steps to compute Jeremiah's age as 86 and a claim about a girl’s age being eleven.
Baseball writers reflect on season start and players
The writers express mixed feelings about the upcoming season as anticipation grows. They note changes in team dynamics and discuss early observations about player performance and potential challenges. The piece hints at broader stories behind the season’s start.
FRIEND WIFE By ROE FULKERSON
A dysfunctional social vignette centers on Myra, a moneyless woman, as friends discuss her search for marriage and stability. Imogene cites charity, Andrew questions motives, and Myra's social circle weighs prospects of a wealthy match amid ongoing hardship. The piece highlights class, manipulation, and gender expectations in their town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew
Myra
Tam
Imogene
Abe Martin TV Mystery Teases Romance Plot
Fragmentary text hints Abe Martin TV segment with a mystery plot and romantic tension. References to characters and lines suggest comedic or serialized dialogue with a focus on relationships and flirtation. Partial phrases imply a playful, small-town radio style scene.
Dream of Seville Easter Tour Captures Minds
The passage extols a romantic travel pitch to Seville offering an Easter stay amid Spain’s Moorish and Gothic sights. It vividly describes Seville’s cathedral, its towers and choir, the plaza, mantilla clad Andalusian maidens, and the allure of Spanish heritage to lure travelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stein Seville
Spain
Certaainly
Pyrenées
Seville
Jima
Murtin
Jan Ange
St. Anthony
Columbus
Cisco
Therame
Orion
Gvain
East
The Sandman Story From Mrs Walker And Friends
Mrs Sparrow and Mrs Robin discuss relentless rain and fear for nests. Robin stays cheerful about worms after the rain, while Sparrow frets the rain will flood nests and drown them. The exchange centers on weather and worry, with Robin insisting the rain will end and nature continue.
The Sun Returns as Birds Disagree on Life
Mrs. Sparrow laments rain and hunger while Mrs. Robin remains cheerful. The birds scold the maid for crumbs, sparking a clash over kindness and comfort. In the end Mrs. Robin’s sunny outlook contrasts with Mrs. Sparrow’s gloom about the world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Sparrow
Mrs. Robin
Mrs.Sparrow
Courts Hear Tales From Civil and Criminal Dockets
The article surveys court activity noting few criminal cases are dismissed, while many civil suits are stricken for procedural gaps. It highlights divorces filed mostly by wives, harsh cruelties cited, and settlements reached before trial. It recalls famed local lawyers and landmark trials shaping county jurisprudence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. O. Thompson
Clerk of Courts
Elyil
Jones County
Supreme Court
Ax Vernor Boies
Charles B. Wheeler
Cedar Rapids
Wheeler
Aitha
Burroughs Nature Club Q and A from 1923 column
Readers submit nature questions to the Burroughs Nature Club notes column. Inquiries include whether camels exist in the Americas and identifying a small black and yellow bird with a bright yellow face and greenish back, plus a request for snail recipes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burroughs Nature Club
Houghton Mifflin Co
New World
Answers to Freviote Questions in Nature Notes
This fragment discusses why nicotine sprays affect some plant insects but not others, noting surface vs piercing-sucking feeding, and claims smoke can suffocate certain pests. It also explains using soapy water to clog breathing tubes and references pencil wood quality for shaping and sharpening lead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KL Eld
Before Babies Were Born in Girardville and Mishawaka
Readable testimonials for Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound praise its health benefits during pregnancy and postnatal weakness. Mrs. P J Oswaun Jr of Girardville Pa and Mrs Nicola Paluzzi of Mishawaka Indiana report improved energy, stamina, and recovery after using the remedy and related Sanative Wash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girardville
Lydia Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
P. J. Oswaun, JR
West
Ogden St
Girardville, Pa
Nicola Paluzzi
Mishawaka
Indiana
Lydia & Pinkhany
Nicon Palluzar
A. Broadway
Michawaka
Honey storage and cedar for beekeeping in damp cellars
A fragment discusses red cedar and Virginiang wood for pencil and honey storage. It notes honey deteriorates with dampness and souring flavors, recommends keeping it dry, protecting from moisture and flies, and suggests a wire-nest frame over honey jars if widows are screened.
Radio Programs Sunday Schedule From Across the Nation
A list of radio broadcasts for Sunday in April featuring church services, organ and orchestra performances, and special programs across stations in Ames Chicago Dallas New York Philadelphia Omaha San Francisco and other cities. Notable times include 9 15 am orchestra 6 20 pm theater orchestra and 7 45 pm organ performances with several church services and sacred music segments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartman Co
Courier
Corner Park Ave
John.c. Hartman
Iter
Jackson McCoy, Treas
Wateroo
Dtewa
Usder Tapant
Aes
Eee
Ain Meni
New York
Philadelphia
Chicago
Angeles
San Francisco
Story
Brooks & Fin
Radio Digest
Central Standard Time
Associated Press
Wol
Ames
WS8
Atlanta
Ecnarch i
WGN
Chicago Tribune
KYW
Chicago Sunday Evening Club
IDA
WIDK
Cleveland
S. Vancert
WEAA
Dallas Nova
WWJ
Detroit News
St. Paul's ‘Cathedral
Woo
Davenport
WBAP
Port’ Worth
Stac-Telesram
WGI
Jefferson
City
WOQ
Kansas City
Hervices
IPFV
Lamont
Medford Hallside
WEAF
WIZ
WOAW
Omaha
al Ont
ROW
Portlana
Orchestra
Schenectady
F Kpo
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William Brady, M.D
Nat'l Newspaper Service
L Searel At
Race Thurn
Grace
Gle
Grace Thorn
Willon
Brady
William Brody
McAdoo
Charter Oak Times
MraAdan
Impten Chronicle
Wheeler Ame Thuriny
Jeremiah
Wife
Roe Fulkerson
Tuogene
Abe Martin
Sandman
Mrs
Walker
Robin
Walter Spout
Wepster
Jonathan P. Dolliver
W. 5. iCenyon
Michael 2. Healy
Om Healy
Robert
Hesse
Kelliher
Levitus
Jand Ballif
A. B. Lovejoy
Waterloo
Grundy
Stiles
Iica
Black Hawk
M. E. Billings
Jefferson T. Mew
Boies
Horace Boies
Louis Boies
Nature Notes
Mrs. Oswald
I. H. Dillon
H. Kuittle
Firet National Bank
Carl C. Bickley
Leavitt and Johnson
All’s Weil
FOLEY
Wuich
Marmola Company
Woodward A Ave
Detroit
Adt
Cutiura
Gladys Wil
2Nd St
Milwaukee
Wis
Ana
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