Where Were the Nine Democrats in Iowa Races
The piece argues Democrats in nine of Iowa's eleven congressional districts failed to nominate candidates, risking voter turnout and party credibility. It contrasts this with the First and Eleventh districts, questions Cox's push for progressivism, and warns against lax nomination processes undermining public trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Elevem
Ninz
Luwa
Cox
Wil
Iowa Democrats
Shortage of Houses Sparks Urgent Demand for Dwellings
The article argues there is a housing shortage despite little population growth in five years. It notes a rise in family formations with youths marrying and moving, increasing demand for homes beyond headcount.
Heatstroke and sunstroke dangers warned in health talk
A health column by John R. Huber cautions readers on heatstroke versus sunstroke, detailing symptoms such as cool skin and weak pulse in heat stroke and delirium, dry skin, and convulsions in sunstroke. Advice includes cooling measures and avoiding ice baths, with remarks on saltpeter as a household remedy and a surreal dream anecdote about labor and politics interwoven in the narrative.
Nature Notes and Curious Birds In This Paper
A fragment of a nature column discusses native sparrows and their colors, the song of the violin-like sparrow, and a tale of a yellow warbler and a parasitic egg. It blends animal lore with quirky anecdotes about Imogene, Andrew, and a tame chipmunk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John 3
Huber
Andrew
Morris
Imogene
Jean
Bie
Budd
It's Only the Wake The Onawa Democrat
A brief item notes odd activity at a local event site despite the liquor insite being inactive. Details are unclear but suggest ongoing municipal interest and public curiosity in the happenings at the walk.
The Sandman Story Ends In Comical Woodland Parade
A whimsical tale follows Mr. Fox inviting all forest creatures to a grand woodland march and dance. Bear clumsily tramples tails, causing chaos as a cheerful procession collapses yet the band keeps playing and the crowd resumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcis
Fox
Mr. Fox
Mrs. Squirrel
Mrs. Rabbit
Mrs. Bear
Weasels
Mr. Bear
Mrs. Baar
Brain Tests by Sam Loyd
A reader asks about a Loyd brain teaser involving a father presenting his fisherboy with a work by the Father of Angling and clues referencing Declaration signers. The note offers a fudge and chocolate puzzle totaling five items and a half cent, asking for the signers' surnames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Loyd
YOU REN THE ONLY ONE. By Frank L Stant
A rustic verse vignette lampoons heat and toil in a sun burned landscape. It mentions Zeke Wilkins teaching his own school in broad daylight and comments on politics doing as well as could be expected in this life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank L. Stant
Zeke Wilkins
Bears blamed for party fallout in woodland tale
A lighthearted tale shows animals blaming Mr. and Mrs. Bear for trampling guests at a woodland gathering. The conflict ends the dance and foreshadows excluding the Bears from future events as Fox plans another parade. The excerpt reflects communal tensions and a moral about consideration.
Fifty Years Ago In The Courier War News Dispatch
Fifty years ago the Courier reports on war news from Paris and Avord near the frontier, a general engagement expected, and stockpiled dispatches. It notes military moves around Waterloo La Porte City and the arrival of troop wagons as harvest ends. Local notes include a bridge project, stage line updates, free cigars on a route, and a saloon fine for Sunday sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beck
Nauman War News
Fromé Bro
Paris
T. H. Elwell
London
Smarbruck
William
Berlin
Waterloo
Black Hawk
Lincoln
Porte City
Bonnington
Mt. Vernon
Washington
LL. D
D. D
la Porte City
Ll.d
Ars
Edwards
Thomas McCarty
New Hartford
Finch
Cow victims and town notes from 1880 Iowa paper
Forties era items report deaths illnesses and local events in Shenandoah and nearby towns. Entries mention cholera infantum, brain fever, a Democratic rally, gas works, a new hardware store, a hotel lease, and local accidents including a milkmaid injury and a cow mishap leading to a child’s injury from choking cherries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Pennington
William Pennington
Shenandoah
Hancock
Christ
Cox and the Dirt Farmer a Presidential Pick Debate
Iowa editors discuss Gov. Cox’s remark about choosing a real dirt farmer for secretary of agriculture. They note the state has had four secretaries in about 17 years, with James Wilson from Tama County a long-serving dirt farmer, and Secretary Meredith not a dirt farmer, suggesting the remark targets Meredith rather than Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meredith
Edwin T. Meredith
Gov. Cox
Democratic Party
Eml
Wilson
Dandruff Cure Promoted With Home Treatment
An advertisement touts a home remedy claiming four ounces of Houta arvon dissolved and applied nightly will dissolve dandruff, stop itching, and leave hair fluffy and glossy. It asserts results by morning after one or more applications and notes the product is sold at Life's tooledrug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houta Arvon
Agnidarvon
Don
Coat mistaken for towel sparks washroom mix up
Calvin Jones, a Palm Beach paint salesman, recalls misreading his coat as a towel in his office. He says officials joked that the coat was near the washbowl and soaked, causing confusion about its identity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clavelane
Calvin
Jones
Also Mentioned on This Page
Waterloo Evening Courier
Isc
A. Talan
Weet Park Ave
Joban
Hartman
Bustor
AL Wi Peterson
Treas Ang Gou
Oy Cartier
Associated Press
Associated Prease
Inca News
Alco
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Washington, D. C
Munsey Bldg
G. Dougherts
New York
Philadelphia
Chicago
Story
Brooks & Finlay
Rep
Thuan
Aew
Wren Harry
J. Frank Hanly
Reader
Afr. Hanly
Ohio
Sig. Villa
Mexico
Villa
Tmike
Gots To Sint Amd Rugs Co.d
Water IN Eyes
Des
John R. Huber
Ccolumn
H. CO. L
United States
Nature
Joan Burroughs
Does
Breeze
Br Roe Fulikerson
Sandman
Mre
A Walker
Ren
Les
Weishaar & Fassig Company
Paul Davis
George F. Garvin
Fourth Street
Pees Same
First M. E. Church
J. B. Johnson
The
Knights of Pythias Grand Lodge
C. W. Mullan
Oo. B. Courtright
Thomas Richmond
Jesup
Richmond
Klondike
Col
D. B. Henderson
National
House of Representatives
Northwest
Josiah Lichty
Emn
J. Parkhurst
Hagle Township
Elizabeth Stew
Gar Rapids
Amiel, Auugpouuclgy
LivasuLtr. Se
M. J. Shiner
Sev
Averal
Ison House
Farmers’ Hotel
R. Russell
GC. W. Taft
Jenney‘s
Commercial Street
Fe Eee
Hunt
Boz
Wangler Iros. Co
L. E. Glaza Tin Shop
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!