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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1920

Page

2

Daily Waterloo ad rates and policy note

Public notice style summary notes advertising rates and policy for the Daily Waterloo paper. Details include pricing notes, payment deadlines, rejection standards, and bureau affiliations.

W. HW. Hartman CO Weat Park Ave Tal Jobs C Bachman A.W. Peterson Treas Ang Gen’ MF Apwa Waterloo Iowa Associated Vhs Associated Fress Audit Bureau of Ou & Pication Washington, D. C G. Dougherty New York Philadelphia Chicare Story Brooks & Finley Rey's

Significant Figures on US Europe Trade Shifts and British Recovery

The Courier notes a trend of rising imports and falling exports from the United States to Europe, risking reduced American production. It cites Britain's wartime exports reaching a high in July and shows Britain's imports exceeding exports by a small margin, signaling renewed industrial strength and growing competition for American manufacturers.

United States Europe Eurance Uncle Sam Britain England Great Britain

Waterways gain traction for nation’s freight shift

The piece argues for expanding river and canal transport to ease rail congestion. It cites Europe’s waterway use, the Mississippi north of Keokuk, and plans to deepen the Great Lakes St Lawrence route. It links improved waterways to Iowa growth and Ohio River use, plus a political note on tariff debate and Indiana teacher salaries.

Europe United States Mide Mississippi Keokuk St. Louis Iowa Owa New Orleans Atlantic Minneapolis Northwest Great Lakes St. Lawrence River Ohio River Cairo

The Madder Get-thee Chear Skies Headline Fragment

Fragmentary OCR style note shows garbled phrases about thoughts on skies and impatience. No readable names, places, dates, or events present to anchor a proper news item.

Davenport Times assesses campaign fund talk and legality

Jowa editors urge subpoenas for any illegal campaign financing claims. Iowa columns push federal railroad regulation, defend public service gains, and caution against attacking Kenyon. Globe Gazette notes Harding’s middle name Gamaliel and its Hebrew meaning.

Sigmificanes Mason City Globe Gazette Gamalfel Gamaliel

Health Talks by Dr Hubra on Laughter and Healing

A humorous health column by Dr John R Hubra A M MD discusses the value of laughter for physical well being. It portrays a character Sadboy teetering between humor and illness and argues that joyful laughter can stimulate digestion and liver function, while cautioning against improper medicines.

John R. Hubra A. M Sadboy Walter Sadbox

The Sandman Story by Mrs F A Walker

Greta gathers berries near an oak and discovers a tiny forge where a small man in a leather apron tends a bubbling pot. He orders Greta to stand and stir the flame with a spoon while he is away, promising wood for the task.

Harding Greta

Fragmentary Local Scene Hints At Uneasy Evening

Readable bits describe Greta at home with fear and waiting for a visitor. Miss Fawn Lippinent referenced in a troubled domestic moment. The text suggests a tense, fading light moment near a corner with bushes where a small figure or interruption might occur.

Germany at work again after war turmoil in Europe

A Geneva style analysis notes Germany’s return to production with industry-led recovery, avoiding Bolshevik danger. It cites London Times and Paris Matin reports saying industrial leaders seek reconstruction across Europe, aligning Germany with France and Britain while paying little heed to Russia.

Americas Harops Germany German Republic Russia London Times Mnd England Paris Matin Europe France Hugo’ Stinnes America Poland

Greta and the Brownie Pot of Gold Tale

A Brownie and Greta clash over a magical gold pot. Greta tries to return home but Brownie forces her to stay as the pot overflows. The Brownie trips, spills the gold, and leaves in despair while Greta discovers only golden bittercups the next day. Tomorrow’s story hints at The Kitchen’s Quarrel.

Greta Iron Mountains Arctic Circle

Nature Notes by John Burroughs questions and answers

The fragment presents reader questions on animal play robin worm digging and flower bloom progress with a teaser for tomorrow's Nature. It includes a note about a white throated sparrow whistle and a chipmunk catching grasshoppers as part of the Q A style.

Our Country Still Guiding a Union in Storm

A verse-rich anthem declares a steadfast pledge to liberty and unity. It speaks of resisting tyranny, honoring the flag, and sustaining faith through sorrow, urging Americans to hold hands and keep the country alive from valley to hill and beyond.

Wild life observation and bias in nature study

A grasshopper is eaten by a chipmunk in a brief natural encounter. The passage warns that observers see distorted truths when distracted or biased by human experiences, and may misread animal motives and methods.

Rane

Gold fish debate stirs Andrew and Imogene in satire

Andrew argues through a comic monologue about the American Federation of Gold Fish Fanciers criticizing round fish globes and urging square tanks. The piece lampoons humane reform, aquarium life, and public debate with whimsical mischief and social satire.

Andrew Tife Imogene American Federation of Gold Fish Fanciers Brooklyn Society For the Prevention of Cruelty Federation Germany Tam Fish Federation

California Syrup of Figs Ad Promotes Harmless Laxative

An advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as the best laxative for children, claiming its fruit taste soothes stomachs and bowels and that full directions appear on each bottle. The pitch urges consumers to look for the name California on the package.

California

Mysterious Quote Surfaces in Fragmentary Read

Fragmentary OCR text shows Imogene declaring ignorance of interest in fish aside from those in olive oil. The line hints at a coded or playful remark, with unclear context or source details. Further readable elements are needed to identify people, places, or events.

New York City Hey Legislatre Imogene

Brain Tests and Cotton News in 19th Century Column

In this clippings-style page, readers face a brain teaser about the signers of the Declaration of Independence and a math puzzle on wind assisted speeds. The Cotton and Woolens section reports a South Carolina carryover of 3,086,008 bales and predicts a 15,605,000 bale year with home and export demand totaling 12,500,000. It notes resumed work in American Woolen mills and a wait for price shifts as labor costs rise.

N- B. Dial South Carolina American Woolen, Company

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Indiana Profiteurs Bor Coperigh G Tethuae Faa Peg Jowa Editors Davenport Cox Wileson Wilbur W. Marsh Nivenport Democrat Webster City Pickwick Mall Huber Sandman Mrs. F. A. Walker Nature Notes John Burroughs Freek L. Stanton Wife Roe Fulkerson Sam Loyd Agathet Ually N. W. Andrews Majestic Theatre Iowan
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