Dollar reflection and Germanys industry postwar divide
The Waterloo Courier publishes an essay on the collapsing value of the dollar, its changing role as a token and labor value, and urges readers to consider real costs of living. It discusses postwar German industrial resilience and potential shifts in Hungary and Europe, noting Rockefeller’s call for cooperation and sugar prices in Chicago.
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Nollar
Germany
Teutonic
Wig Lea
Gerohany
Makag
Aga
Gerony
Gerahin Firmus
Ngland
Bonn
Altho
England
Europe
Youn D. Rockefeller
Rockefeller
John
Health Talks by John B. Huber
A health column discusses mental ability in children using the Binet scale, noting retarded intelligence, and outlines potential training benefits. It includes patient questions on epilepsy, bromide use, weight gain, pleurisy, swimming, and general medical advice, with references to future epilepsy articles and a closing note inviting inquiries.
Little Life Confidences of a Married Couple
Andrew and Imogene discuss their circle of friends Dimple Sadie and Tom. Imogene explains Sadie’s engagement strategy to protect her fiancé from Dimple, revealing social tricks, loyalties, and romance amid flirtations and rivalries.
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Andrew
Imogene
Rob Fclkenson
Andrey
Steve
Tom
Goosie
Imogere
Dimple
Sadie
Century Pressne
The Sandman Story Opens A Spring Awakening
Lady Daffodil and Miss Crocus wake to early spring winds and April tears. A tall spring bush tells them of March winds and April showers before Lady Daffodil finally blooms with Miss Crocus, ushering in May flowers.
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Sandy Taffadil
Miss Crocus
Jin
April
Lady’ Daffodil
Lady Crocus
Lady Daffodil
Will dispute after Cox death sparks 540000 suit
Mrs Elizabeth Newman of Philadelphia sues for 540000 claiming George Cox left a will years before his death but then destroyed it as many beneficiaries had died. The widow of Cox testifies that a will existed and Cox wished her to inherit, amid questions over validity.
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Andrew
Imogene
Dimple
Sadie
Sadie Saunders
Basie
Tom
France
Badie
Diltirale
Cincinnati
George Cox
George 8
Cox
Elizabeth Newman
Philadelphia
Hushand
Newman
Alfred Cox
Fragmented Thoughts Reflected in Odd Public Note
A fragmented, informal voice muses on The Thinker and personal discomfort. The speaker mentions injuring their right arm nearly paralyzing, resting a chin on a hand, and wishing for a few clothes. The tone is informal and stream of consciousness.
Army Foodstuffs Offered by Government Through Post Office
War department redistributes surplus army food to 13 zones by population. Orders for parcels post start Aug 18 with 5 cents first pound and 1 cent per additional pound. Municipal sales continue. post office handles orders and deliveries. beans advertised at 15 cents retail via local stores. Prices quoted are cost, plus parcel post rates.
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United States
War Department
Des Moines
Waterloo
R. C. Thompson
War Departments
Post Office Department
Yen Hags
En We Farina
Sachs
Bnik
Vienna
Max Bosed
Waterloo Hyeting Courier Advertisement Notice
Travel readers are urged to subscribe to the Waterlooo Hyeting Courier for a daily home-letter feel on trips. Address changes are welcome and frequent. Telephone 2339.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Iowa Slips in National Trade Claims Stir Public Debate
The Cedar Rapids Gazette critiques a Chicago Manufacturers' News pamphlet that labeled Iowa as slipping in national standings. It defends Iowa's strong output in hogs, horses, cattle, eggs, and crops, arguing the state leads in several sectors and noting apples, coal, and auto ownership as counterpoints to the report. The piece labels the inventory as biased and argues wartime industry boosts showcase Iowa's true position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Omaha Chambermeree
Iowa
Manufacture
Chicago
Beame
Kenyon
Washington
Towa
Omaha
Owa
Jawa
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Igg
Soo
Inwa
Wesley Sap Wins Tri County Croquet Contest
Wesley Sap secured victory in the tri county croquet contest though he did not claim prize money. The longtime parlor bell ringer’s daughter now satisfies the crowd with prompt action at the horn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Sap
Consright National Newspaper Service
Ant and Cricket Fable Riddled With Words Ending in ant
A 1919 puzzle recounts a fable where a cricket seeks a loan from an ant at harvest time. The ant rebukes the cricket for laziness and improvidence, offering only water and the chance to drink at the garden gate. The item ends with a rebus clue MA ARIGOLD and notes copyright by Sam Lord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Lord
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Waterloo Evening Courier
W. J. Hartman Co
Weat Park Ave
John & Gartman
A. W. Fetersop
Tri Sen
Alger
Associated Press
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Muncey
New York
Storr, Brooks , Finley
Stors, Brooks
Hungary
Francis Joseph
Russia
Ewtenet Ened
John B. Huber
Niles
Anawer
Snon
Yort Teller
Rome
Joan Y B. Wither
Silvens
Sandman
Mrs. F. A. Walker
Terni VoLe
Lake Chad
Che Iin
By Sam Loyd
Cartouda
Meak
Ope
Kao
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