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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1919
Page
2
A Waterloo Courier opinion piece denounces profiteers amid soaring living costs while urging government probes. It argues lynching in the South is barbaric, calls for lawful fixes, and contrasts humane justice with mob violence. The column also notes rising air travel interest and a Rome air disaster episode as context.
A fragment from a debate against the League of Nations covenant argues that changing the text’s meaning makes the covenant a fake and a fraud. If the statements are not literal, the document is worse than worthless and a snare to be avoided.
A health column discusses shell shock from World War I, its symptoms, and the impact on officers and non commissioned soldiers. It also covers rheumatic pain, minerals in water, dental checks, chronic bronchitis, bathing guidance, and general public health tips with requests for mailed information.
Andrew and Imogene share a witty intimate scene filled with poetry quotes and domestic banter. He muses on marriage, luck, and the world’s unfairness as Imogene parries with vanity and sharp humor amid reflections on love. The dialogue touches on luck, fame, and enduring discord in a stylish, self-aware tone.
In a fable style tale, Mr Fox is waylaid by spring cleaned animals led by Mr Bear seeking to bathe and trim him after Mr Fox’s own cleaning spree. Fox resists but is overwhelmed sent to the river for a bath and looses his tail, promising to avoid the spring cleaning business next year. Frederick Stuart Greene backs wide smooth roads while a lost ad note hints at using Lost ads in the Conyiar newspaper.
Jowa editors discuss war time liquor restrictions in England with a London paper predicting beer policy easing and warnings of dry America driving pilgrims abroad. The Cedar Rapids Republican column urges farmers to invest in durable silos to annually feed 50 cattle from 16 acres, notes cattle profitability tied to breeding, and stresses soil conservation and fertilization boosting corn yields in Iowa.
Puzzle from 1919 presenting word logic with steps and answers. It mentions No. 135 and No. 134, a boy and toy, fencers without masks, and a wordplay sequence involving SHEARS and LAD.
A Democratic conference in Des Moines discussed Col. Matt Tinleyf of Council Bluffs as a possible governor nominee by the big party. Indications suggest he may be willing, positioning Democrats to surpass their usual vote if a capable Republican leader fails to mount a strong campaign.
A local woman hosted a surprise breakfast for her husband as the café suffered a fire yesterday. The incident disrupted morning service and prompted investigation into the blaze, with officials reviewing footage and interviewing staff.
Iowa Democrats hold conferences across the state as they plan for the coming year. The piece notes their confidence and widespread organizing, reflecting a proactive campaign tone amid ongoing political maneuvering.
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