Wateriog Evening Courier Ad Rates and Editorial Opinion
A scanned newspaper fragment covers advertising rates and policy notes for Waterloo Iowa Waterloo Evening Courier including carrier prices and membership, plus a long editorial on public sentiment about overall movement and meat price protests. The text also includes an extended opinion on temperance and a mock description of a branded beverage.
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WH Hartman CO
Weet Park Ave
John G. Bartmab
Edi W
Peterson, Treas and
Ges
Mez
Jowsa
Lowa
Waterloo
Low
Associated
Washington, D. C
Munsey Biz
Dougherty
New York
Philadelphia
Chicago
Story, Brooks
Finley
Ber
John D. Rockefeller
Iowa roads and the case for paved highways
The piece laments unappeased demand for transportation fuelled by bad roads and argues Iowa must invest in dependable roads. It contrasts Iowa with Wisconsin and Minnesota, calls for public funds to build paved roads at current prices, and foresees political alignments with Bryan at the San Francisco convention. It recalls better express service and prompt replacements from Chicago and Detroit.
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Lown
Union
Waterloo
Wisconsin
Mississippi
Dubuque
Dyersville
Independence
Iowa
Minnesota
Hudson
Towa
Mr. Bryan
San Francisco
Bryan
Pacific Coast
Express
Chicago
Detroit
Cabinet Meeting Watchful White House Scene
When a White House cabinet meeting is called Ed Meredith and other new recruits plus elder statesmen scan the room first to ensure a certain person is present.
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White House
Ed Meredith
Poisonous Gases and Health Hazards in Gas Works
Information from Dr. John G. B. Huber discusses dangers from gas works including carbon monoxide poisoning and heat stress among stokers. Symptoms range from headaches and nausea to coma and fever, with notes on how CO binds hemoglobin and depresses the nervous system. The piece also covers swallowing a hose pipe for gastric care and invites readers to send stamped envelopes for dietary and health guidance.
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Mny Dort
Ivory Head Hunters Reflect Modern Con Games in Tale
A discussion of modern con artists masquerading as book agents, stock brokers, and charity workers unfolds as characters joke about old fashioned ivory head hunting while Imogene and Andrew plan a movie night. A visiting guest at a Portland hotel is highlighted during a business luncheon honoring a ten year old cow, Tilly Ascarta, for remarkable milk and butter production.
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Imogene
Andrew
Dante
West Virginia
Anna Ow
Towa
Dearie
Georgia
la Circular
Iola
Bee
Secktaway
Canada
Tmagens
Tilly Ascartra
Han
Chaplin Split Noted as Laugh Bank Goes Separate Ways
The report highlights Mr and Mrs Charley Chaplin parting ways amid public attention. It notes Charley’s talent for making everyone laugh, while suggesting that being painted or praised won’t mend personal rifts.
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Charley Chaplin
Charley
The Enchanted Forest Finale in The Sandman Tale
The Prince frees the Princess from the cave after the collapse and defeats the goblin dwarfs with the aid of Ten Black Cats. Restored to safety, the Princess returns home to wed the Prince Ravante, while the rescued travelers become royal servants. Nightly fir trees and dwarfs reportedly dance, and a black horse with dancing dwarfs is seen nearby, though no harm occurs.
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Princess Inn
Prince Ravante
Black Pool
Altho
Enchanted Forest
Brain Tests by Sam Lotd
A puzzle column presents wordplay challenges and arithmetic brain teasers. The milkman’s puzzle for No 360 involves two cans with water and milk, yielding final ratios after specified manipulations.
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Sam Lotd
A Rose Song by Frank L. Stanton
Fragmentary verse recounts Nellie and a rose serenade with garden imagery. The speaker notes daily chores and household tasks while referencing a humorous non sequitur about real estate and a quip on women’s rights.
Nature Notes From John Burroughs Q&A Preview
A brief reader inquiry asks where is best to observe nature why the porcupine is deemed a stupid animal and whether birds fly very high in the air. The note promises answers in Monday's Nature Notes with Burroughs’ period voice.
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Nature
Night Bird Cuckoo Traits and Weather Cloud Clues
A reader notes the cuckoo as a largely nocturnal wanderer with a guttural call heard in summer nights and argues its activity is not strictly a day time affair. The piece also discusses storm forecasting by clouds and stars, warning that cloud absence can signal a storm, with reference to nocturnal conditions.
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Sam
Pliny
Five Year Old Overcomes Severe Cold With Remedy
Mrs. Frank Crocker of Pana Illinois reports a severe winter cough in her five year old son Paul and credits Chamberlains Cough Remedy for rapid relief. She began dosing after a neighbor praised the product and says he was cured after consistent use.
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Paul
Chamberlain
Frank Crocker
Pana
Ill
Cut This Out It Is Worth Money Paste Coupon Ad
Vintage advertisement urging readers to mail five cents to Foley & Co for a trial pack of remedies including Honey and Tar for coughs and colds Foley Kidney Pills and a cathartic tablet. Claims benefits for various ailments with a nationwide sale note.
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Foley & Co
Sheffield Ave
Chicago
Foley
Rock Island Arsenal to reduce force by June first
Burlington Gazette reports a Davenport claim that the Rock Island government arsenal will shrink to peace time strength by June 1, releasing over 7,000 workers. The editorial argues the move is proper as wartime burdens fade and labor shortages persist while the government has monopolized scarce labor in peacetime settings.
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Burlington Gazette
Davenport
Rock Island
United States
Labor Shortage Questionling in Dubuque Telegraph Herald
The piece questions a labor shortage and asks whether a universal return to hard work would eliminate it. It considers absorbing 7,900 workers into other lines and using seven times 7,000 in skilled and unskilled jobs, probing if widespread reform could boost production enough to offset fewer workers.
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Dubuque
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Huber
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Roe Fulkerson
Sandman
Mrs. F. A. Walker
Frank L. Stanton
Wellie
Nellie
Thal
Jane
Billville
Nature Notes
John Burroughs
Snewers
USL
Aero
Central Battery & Electric CO
Fifth Street
Dr. Edwards
Olive
God
Edwards
Holland
Avery Bey
4 . A. C. Willford
Lafayette ST
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