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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1919

Page

2

Ragged Sailor Charms Garden Dramatizing a Tale of Betrayal

In a garden fable, the jolly Ragged Sailor woos the flowers away from Jack Rose, leaving only Honey Suckle Forget me Not Heliotrope and Snowdrop loyal. Jack's downfall unfolds as the jolly rival shifts affections and tests friendships among the blooms.

Jack Nose Jack Rose Jack Honey Suckle Berd Heliotrope Jolly Ragged Sailor Snowdrop Ragged Sailor

High Cost of Living Sparks Government Action Debate

In a Current Events gathering, Helen notes government realization of food price pressures. Uncle Harry cites steps to use post offices and public markets to move surplus food to consumers, while unions warn of wage demands if costs stay high.

Helen Current Events Mother Uncle Harry Brotherhood of Railway Engineers The Brotherhood of Railway Trainment Press- Wilson Jom Jimmy Lee Brotherhood of Hailway Congress Harry Railroad Brotherhoods Wilson Federal Trade Commission

BONDS AND MORE BONDS In Rail Wage Debate

The piece discusses rail unions proposing government control of railways funded by 4 percent bonds, questioning feasibility. It compares 4 percent bonds to Liberty bonds, noting bonds trade below par and outlining risks. It also examines political angles and a commissioner's report on Indian schools versus public schools for children with Indian heritage.

I. Llartman Waterloo Lawal Udder Associated Press Enul Teserv Audit Bureau of Circulietlore Washington, D.C Manseugherty McAdoo United States of America George Uacle Sam Isk Niy Cato Salis Indian Affairs Towa Niles India

Iowa Crop Prospects Hit by Heat and Rain Recovery

The report cites ten official surveys on Iowa crops. It foresees near last year's yields for corn and oats, with spring wheat sharply lower. Hot weather and June drought cut oats, potatoes, and spring wheat, while hay and other crops show mixed gains and declines.

Department of Waericultire Tawa Iowa Jowa

Bird Drowns in Hot Water Near Boyle Yard

In Smith Centre Kansas a young black bird died after a sun heated water trough drew it in. Royle reported the bird cried out in pain upon contact, flipped and flew briefly before collapsing and dislodging feathers. The coach found the water too hot to touch.

Smith Centre Kan Boyle Royle Cpach Mr. Rayle

Health Talks on Botulism and Medical Dilemmas

Public health column discusses botulian poisoning from improperly cooked foods and canned goods, noting how heat destroys the germ and toxin. It also covers railway spine injury claims, gallstone treatment limits, dog bite care, hair removal by electric needle, and finger grafting questions, with medical Q A guidance from Dr. John B. Huber.

United States Departments Washington Mall Join B. Huber

Little Life Confidences in a Couple Philosophie

Andrew and Imogene recount a tale of Coralie Young and a stage actor involved with her brothers. The scene moves from courtship to a boozy den where flattery, absinthe, and a failed romance illustrate social class tensions. Copyright Twenty-first Century Press Inc.

Andrew Imogene Row Fulkerson Coralie Young Algo Coralie Tim Fnd Adler Corilie Jim Timogene Twenty-first Century Press Inc

The Fall of Jack Rose

The Sandman story centers on Jack Rose a handsome garden favorite whose vanity angers the flowers Narcissus Pink Geranium and White Lily. A ragged sailor peeps over the wall promising a new garden beyond as Jack’s smile fades and the blooms ponder their hearts and futures.

Jack Rose Jack Camdyort Marigold Narcissus Pink Geranium Thes Geranium White Lily Andi Tiello Sailor

Root of all evil and calls for morality in editorials

A compilation of editorials and commentary from Iowa newspapers criticizing society’s pursuit of wealth and urging a moral rebirth. Davenport Times cites rural-urban migration as a cost factor, Knoxville Express denounces murderous grade crossings, Rork Rapids Review contrasts hired man wages with modern demands, and Sioux City Journal mocks readers who blame fate in biblical terms.

Root Des Moines Register Wwe Eatremes Rork Rapids

Rivals for the Bather at Dukhohor Settlement

The Kansas City Star reports residents of the Dukhohor settlement in British Columbia refuse to wear clothes again. They appear to believe they are in Atlantic City, stirring disturbance among locals.

Kansas City Dukhohor British Columbia Atlantic City

Brain Tests and Window Design Puzzle Note

The item describes a brain teaser about a nine pane window with four continuous lines of equal length and no Hue crossing. It mentions an answer to a problem number 143 and a consumer price of $10 for a basket with variations including a one third less price and a computed amount $6.6628 leading to a $5 sale.

Sam Lavi

Abe Marlin and Buds Visit Highlight Week in Town

Lafe Bud and family visited relatives this week and saved a little over thirty one dollars. The town saw Abe Marlin and most of the United States senators appear in the chorus.

United States Servier

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