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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1925
Page
3
The piece describes a flood of political opposition affecting a presidential appointment to direct city enforcement. It notes that the inauguration of the new administration was postponed as senators seek their preferred directors, highlighting concerns over land use enforcement and the influence of political power.
The article explores how proper mental attitude boosts achievement across fields from sports to military service and business. It notes happiness as a mental state, the role of philosophy in resilience, and cites literature and dramatics as sources of lifelong outlook, urging daily gratitude amid political cycles.
City council debates a proposed ordinance to fine drivers at least ten dollars for failing to stop at arterial boulevards on Fourth Street West and Franklin Street. Supporters say fines deter defiant drivers while opponents argue about principle and penalty levels. There have been near misses and at least one fatality cited to justify enforcement.
An Iowa editorial questions how far moral sentiment and reforms should go to curb crime. It cites recent murder cases and discusses the balance between public safety and the protection of individual rights, urging consideration of law, society, and personal responsibility.
Dr William Brady argues certain children show unusual susceptibility to respiratory infections due to possible vitamin deficiencies. He recommends genuine cod liver oil as a preventive for chronic cases and outlines a daily dose for average children, while noting it may not treat acute infections.
A Parkerburg mention ponders the lad who shot parents and the idea he may be a somnambulist, urging confinement to prevent further harm. The Sioux City Journal notes Bethlehem Steel trims top executives’ salaries as wartime economy, while Webster Freeman-Fournal reports a Union district magistrate tackling bootlegging.
Fragmentary OCR notes report Abe Martin Nugent involved in an incident at a station with gunfire and a number of prominent residents calling for his release. A Sunday collision with a cow cart near the station is mentioned.
A judge and jury discussed penalties with sentences of one year in county jail plus 800 dollars fine, five months and 400 dollars, and three months and 300 dollars. The article reflects on judicial firmness shaping Europe’s fate and notes a shift of the middle class toward government and court adjudication.
Readers ask about local wildlife features and identification. A dark gray bird with reddish underparts was seen near bushes and an image query asks where to find colored pictures showing different species of corat soikes and polonnner ant. Answers appear in tomorrow’sNature Notes.
Fragmented OCR text discusses bees and queen rearing, pest control and hive management. Mentions workers rearing larvae, queen health, and methods to prevent pest problems, with references to ecological and economic aspects and a 64 71 page range. Contains stray terms about insects and technology.
Uncle Wiggily and his animal friends head to the seashore in an auto, enjoying sun and shade while nurses look after the little bunnies. A string of seaside mishaps unfolds as various characters fall into water or get tangled in sticky popcorn and belongings, with Uncle Wiggily guiding and rescuing them.
A German farmer Henry Rohn of Grundy county died after a reaper accident in which both arms were severed and severe injuries caused fatal bleeding. Also reported: Glover & Brother dissolve, new firm formed with John Glover and Alex J. Arthur. expectation of large crowds for P. T. Barnum circus with special trains. list of harvest machines available at the paper. fruit and vegetables samples shown by D A Kennedy. first new wheat marketed by A T Weatherwax sold to Christie and Carson. acknowledgment of early vegetables from Henry Hicher. found hoopskirt on Jefferson Street near M E church, claimed by owner at office.
Fort Worth era notes tolling and cannon salutes as communities honor General Grant. A parade left Lincoln Park at 2 p.m. for Washington Park with Rev. E N Barrett delivering the address to a crowd of 3006. Local notices include deaths, property sales, a move of a traveling salesman, and local gossip tied to the town’s daily life.
A.J. Reber received a contract to lay the firl for a spur track in the Rock Island yards linking to the Iowa Dairy Separator factory. Fifteen teams start Monday as temperatures topped 98 degrees for the week. Agatha Wangler returned from visits to Nashville South Bend Fond du Lac and Milwaukee. Chief Sweltzer warns bicyclists off sidewalks. Roosevelt spoke to a 16 000 crowd at Chautauqua NY introduced by Bishop Vincent. New cottages rise on Third Avenue West near Home Park race track as city expands this summer. Nolte Gasser sprained an ankle at Elk Run picnic. J B Stewart retrieves a runaway horse from Dysart after trading for it last week. The horse later reappeared at its former owner’s home.
A chaotic beach day ends with Uncle Wigery thwarting a Sea Lion attempt to eat a bunny. The family returns home tired after a wild, sunburned adventure, finally settling in for a quiet night and a promise of more tales about Uncle Wigelly and the jabber.
Osage Aug 12 Mark McNulty an engineer with Chicago Great Western suffered both legs broken in a head on collision at St Joseph Missouri last Friday night. He is son of Mr and Mrs John McNulty of Osage his Des Moines family home and his run out of Town capital. Rainy weather and a missed switch caused the crash fireman jumped to save their lives a switch man was killed and several others injured Radio signals from naval airplanes in the arctic this summer will probably be heard in the United States.
Promotes relief for pimples blotches eczema and ringworm using a penetrating antiseptic liquid. Apply day or night for skin health. Trial bottle priced 3d large size $1.00. Sold by all druggists.
F H Seeley of Chicago and Philadelphia, noted truss expert, will be at the Tussell Lamson Hotel Waterloo on Saturday Aug 15. He promises the Spermatic Shield can retake ruptures and close openings in about 10 days, with awards in England and Spain for non surgical results.
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