Lowden for President Dominates Iowa Republican Talk
In Waterloo editorial voice the paper argues Gov. Frank Lowden of Illinois is the leading Republican choice for the 1920 nomination. It lauds his record, character, and broad support, noting Iowa would rally behind him and praising his plain, people‑centered approach. It also discusses future convention dynamics and potential impact if nominated.
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Frank ©. Lowden
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Lowden
Kenyon
Cumtees
Middle West
Larder
Iowa
Towa
Mlinois
Crateta
Frank Lowden
Minnesota
Our
Gary Lowden
Gov. Lowden
Hawkeye
United States
Republican Party
Ilinois
Chicago
ABC
Frank
David and Goliath Metaphorism in Price Fight
The piece casts the president and Wilson as David facing the Goliath of High Prices with a wartime like struggle. It compares past triumphs to modern economic battles, praises Wilson’s potential tactic, and warns of political risk if the effort fails. It notes labor actions, transit issues, and calls for consumer restraint to blunt rising costs.
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Goliath High Prices
David
Goliath
Gath
High Price
Jesse
Gianl
Wilson
Mr. Wilson
Europe
The Re-Creation of Brian Kent by Harold Bell Wright
Harold Bell Wright's new novel The Re Creation of Brian Kent from Book Supply Co Chicago carries a message on eternal life principles. The tale presents Auntie Sue’s wisdom and faith guiding Brian Kent through life’s dangers in an Ozark outdoors setting. Price listed as 1.50 dollars.
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Harold Bell Wright
Brian Kent
Book Supply Company of
Chicago
Chagtie
Auntie Sue
Ozark Hills
Health Talks on Pleurisies and Ringworm Cures
Column discusses at home relief for pleurisy with Dover’s powder or codeine, chest straps, and diet. notes potential effusions needing medical tapping or surgery. Also explains ringworm causes, iodine application, hygiene, school policy, and invites readers to send questions to Dr. John B. Huber via newspaper.
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Dover
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John B. Huber
Little Life Confidences in the Experience of a Couple
Andrew and Imogene Andrew and Imogene share a playful if sharp exchange about perfume and gender roles as they prepare for a theater night. The dialog centers on scents, manners, and expectations, ending with a brisk exit and mutual silence.
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Andrew
Imogene
Roe Fulkerson
Imogens
Painter
The Ogre Brothers and the Pearl Quest
A witch and three ogre princes seek a lost pearl to win the princess. One clever ogre uses a magic drink to leap into the river and is transformed by a dolphin attack, leaving two brothers and a plan to outwit the survivor. The tale ends with the remaining brother plotting to remove his rival through a dark nightly pursuit.
Views of the People on Wealth and Democracy
In Waterloo Iowa on August 16 readers discuss if workers receive a fair share of rising wealth. The editor notes public claims and seeks neutral observations as the nation’s wealth grows from 65 to 187 billion between 1890 and 1912.
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Waterloo
Wealth and wages clash in industrial unrest debate
The piece compares wage growth in manufacturing to overall wealth gains, noting 1889–1909 wage rise 95 percent vs 1888–1883 factory profits, and cites labor share drops. It argues wealth concentration, tax data, and denial of unions fuel unrest, with critique of government control and public ownership and a controversial railroad quote cast as dubious.
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United States Industrial Relations Comprision
U. S
Senate
White House
William H. Vaneervite
New York Central Railroad
H.C. of L
M. M. Moore
Nationalization fears and hearty American practicality collide
Iowa editors criticize nationalization talk as alarmist and impractical while urging clear thinking and restraint. The Sioux City Tribune counters claims of bombed French planes, noting destroyed aircraft were beyond repair or worn out, not crimes.
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Sioux City Tribune
France
American Air Service
Air Service
Turid charges spark widespread war blame debate
The public withholds judgment on Turid charges as those who directed the war are blamed. Withholding decisions reflect a general disbelief in the full facts, while politicians in Washington are accused of failing to understand the situation.
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Washington
Proverb Puzzle from Loyd Puzzle Book 1819
A fragmented Loyd puzzle presents proverbs and wordplay. The text references selecting words from given proverbs to form another saying, with lines about laughter extravagance and bread, plus a note about a trumpeter and a pipe. It is a historical puzzle excerpt with copyright by Sam Loyd.
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Lion
Sam Loyd
Ole Burleson's Th' Limit Letter Read?
Mrs Safe Bud received a monthlong letter from her husband while the town notes his estrangement from the Police Gazette. The item ribs a local figure known for seeking sensational police news with a humorous frontier tone.
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Ole Burleson
Safe Bud
Police Gazette
National Newspaper Service
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