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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1919
Page
2
The piece argues for modern permanent highways, comparing dirt roads to old farm tools. It laments costly road conditions after rains and frost, urging investment in up-to-date paving to save time and boost transportation year round. It cites farmers, manufacturers, and the Iowa example.
A column explores how fear and emotion affect the body, noting responses from pulse changes to digestive quieting under stress. It also discusses Roentgen rays and lab findings, and includes reader questions about overweight and barber's itch with home remedies and treatment steps.
A 1918 Thompson Feature Service piece argues against harsh obedience and urges gentle parenting. It says children express themselves best when allowed to explore, and homes must nurture their needs with love and understanding. Parents should prepare for parenting as a serious, learned responsibility.
A columnist recalls a scene in a Misses frock department showing a mother choosing a bright blue dress for her young daughter, noting how styles now suit older women. The piece argues fashion should reflect fitness and dignity, praising silver gray lavender and black with white accents, while criticizing youth-tinged attire for older women. It praises aging gracefully and discourages clinging to youth through fashion.
Fragmentary excerpts show tensions as Tour emissaries push rapid actions, Italy’s withdrawal feared, Berlin talks and possible fresh clashes. Premier Orlando alleged frost reports exaggerate olive crop prospects as debates on governance and new theories surface amid restored conditions.
Fifty years ago on a cold wet day the post office and local businesses were mentioned with farming, sleighing, and trains crowded. The Methodists planned lay representation votes for church members over 21, to be held at worship places with pastor and two lay appointees in June.
A fragmentary local item reports George Ordway taking a quart and notes various Waterloo events and anecdotes from 1879. It references steam bottled beer trials, household changes, civic notes, and a description of local life including a tale of Reddy Fox and Mr Dog.
Mr Fox plans a scheme to feed his family by teaching Reddy Fox to outsmart Mr Dog and Mr Man. Mrs Fox trains the cub to be spry and cunning, staging daily observations at the farm while Mr Fox searches elsewhere for food. The plan aims to trap Mr Man’s fowl, leading to a future escape and meals.
Local shoppers buzz about edible mushrooms offered today as vendors tease taste and variety. Residents share cautious notes on identification while market organizers highlight safety and freshness amid springtime renewals.
A 1919 Sam Loyd puzzle note titled Brain Tests presents sketches representing items to obtain from hardware. Readers are invited to guess the hidden objects in the drawings.
Iowa editorials attack Postmaster General Burleson as a scapegoat for cabinet failures with New York World backing. Other notices discuss Hon. C B Pickett considering a U S Senate bid in 1920, with no decision yet and cautious optimism about potential candidacy. An item on the war's aftereffects follows.
Mrs O Johnson of Ellensburg recounts long illness after marriage and says Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound restored health, enabling housework and the birth of a child. The ad urges other women to try the medicine and write for advice from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. Lynn Mass.
In a vintage advertisement a Dr Edwards Olive Tablets promote their vegetable formula as a remedy for yellow skin constipation and low appetite. It claims to enhance skin tone and energy, notes widespread sales, and includes testimonials from Ames Iowa and Chicago Illinois seeking a cure for stomach issues.
A fragmentary editorial voice expresses unease at vast war debts and the role of leaders in financing defense. It cites the Vienna conference and Paris gathering, arguing self determination and democracy protection will shape the future, while questioning what those phrases truly imply.
Recalling the reconstruction era claim Peptiron combines iron with pepalis to strengthen the blood nerves and digestion. It is touted to refresh complexion, brighten pale cheeks and reduce danger from colds and exposure.
An old ad claims Wizard Liver Pills ease rheumatic joints and sore muscles with fast penetration, reducing stiffness in joints and muscles. It touts antiseptic use for cuts and burns and promotes 30 cent pills as a pleasant remedy.
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