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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1920
Page
2
Waterloo Evening Courier reports local and national news with standard newspaper notices and advertising policy details. The paper lists circulation, pricing, and office affiliations and notes Associated Press content and advertising rules.
A 1919 survey notes Congress pondered guaranteeing $2.26 per bushel for wheat, but market forces left no subsidy as prices ranged from 2.04 to 4.11 per bushel. Global shortages, Bolshevik chaos in Russia, and poor farm labor supply drive a bleak 1926 outlook with high bread costs. Iowa reports cold spring delays and shrinking acreages as farmers cut output plans amid high hay prices.
A critique argues the sky high sugar cost punishes hundreds of millions who crave sweets. The author accuses agencies of fabricating scarcity through policies and rationing, noting Americans consume far more sugar per person than advised.
The piece notes Champ Clark of Missouri launches his presidential bid by informing New York woman leaders, signaling a bold tactic that uses diplomacy and public reaction to gain momentum. It predicts a strong Missouri delegation and potential walkover for Clark, while mocking other candidates’ approaches to the woman vote.
Dr John B Huber discusses gas poisoning effects including cognitive and neurological symptoms from CO exposure and the need for ventilation and emergency oxygen. He details acute treatment steps, then answers shipboard questions on eradicating scurvy with diet, baths, and citrus—requests for remedies require a stamped self addressed envelope.
Andrew notices Imogene in his office as a letter arrives for Billy Ahearn in Andrew’s care. Imogene suspects a romantic writer. Billy reveals his wife plans to visit and surprise him. The trio misreads motives amid tension as a hidden affair ruse looms.
Local readers are treated to a lively Georgia dialect skit about an oyster feast hosted by Dock and Johnson. The narrator tucks in two bushels of oysters as crowds cheer and a Kostusky captain vows to outdo the scene with drums and hearty shouts. The piece ends with a capsized note on regional merrymaking and fiddle entertainment.
Princess Dianna learns the Feathered trio must be ferried by a boat drawn by two swans to reach the Silver Dragon who can free them. The Peacock seeks a mortal helper, while the Swan and Dove seek release from their magical binds, as Dianna weighs a dangerous promise to save them all.
A rebus puzzle hints at surnames of two famed peers. The activity mentions a turkey weighing 15 pounds at 7.50, another 7 pounds at 0.40 per pound totaling 2.85, and rabbits weighing several pounds at 26 cents giving 2. The prompt asks to deduce surnames from these clues.
The Peacock explains a spell that grants the victims 30 chances to escape, though each is terrifying. Princess Cianna walks to a boat with the Peacock the Swan and the Dove, then sails away along the Silver River using gold chains, with the creatures fluttering in happiness.
A Washington Democrat column argues prohibition is settled in the nation and a dry plank will remain in the Democratic platform. The piece notes many voters favor wet options but a large majority favors dryness as the country exits the war era.
The general assembly gave township trustees power to sit as a board of review and equalize assessments. Abner Dunham arrived from Manchester to start in produce. About 200 lots sold as growth continues. Waterloo rapidly expanding with new buildings and movers. Vinton reports 100 carloads of iron for the railroad link. Rev C B Smith, former Waterloo pastor, noted editor elsewhere. Waterloo’s progress shown by busy streets, new businesses, packed stores, and a bustling spring season.
Forty years ago this week Horace Boies consented to run for congressional nomination after appeals from local and district friends. The column notes other local notes including marriages, a state health board appointment of Dr. G A Roberts, and early greenery sightings in Waterloo market amid civic and social life.
A 1900 Waterloo dateline reports farm prices including potatoes at 10 cents per dozen and butter at 16 cents per pound, with flour at 1.80 per hundred. It notes Dubuque to Waterloo railroad line expansion and Waterloo hosting Iowa delegates of the Independent Order of Foresters. Also mentions theatre tickets for Ischemia and a busy economy store ad mix. The Cutler Hardware sale and expansion described, with lots sold and houses started. An eggs market line appears at the end.
The article discusses whether birds and insects predict weather, notes how birds aid seed dispersal by eating sugar berries juniper berries and bittersweet fruits in late fall and winter, and describes Florida springs as large underground streams with dramatic visions. It notes birds’ nest building occurs early, and Belfast hosts the world’s largest distillery and tobacco factory.
An advertisement touts Diamond Dyes as a guaranteed way to color any fabric from wool to silk with a fade resistant result. It claims the product works on all materials, with a Direction Book and a Diamond Dye Color Card to guide matching and avoid mistakes.
An old advertisement promises Danderine restores hair by claiming pennies buy the product and after using Dandeline you will not see fallen hair or dandruff. It asserts every hair shows new life vigor brightness color and thickness with this remedy.
A Maine customer letter praises Arbolone Tablets for weight loss and relief from headaches and heart palpitations. The note claims weight dropped from 198 to 182 pounds and recommends continued use, citing a guaranteed satisfaction promise with the product.
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