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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1920

Page

2

Waterloo Waterloo Evening Convict Story and Russia Analysis

A Waterloo Evening issue discusses a local convict story and condemns juvenile theft, arguing for strict punishment to deter repeat crimes. It also covers H. G Wells report on Russia and Lenin’s Bolshevism, predicting collapse if capitalism is not reformed. The piece contrasts urban industry with agrarian ruin and warns of widespread chaos.

W. H. Hart West Park John C. Hartman Holito Washington, D. C Dougherty Lew York Philadelphia Chicago Storr, Stocks & Finley Rep’s Lenine Wells Russia Mr. Wells Powstiul Pation United States of America Mr.Wells Asia United States

Joy for the Filipinos and the Philippine independence

The piece argues the United States should abandon its ties to the Philippines and grant full independence, warning of dangers from Japan and internal turmoil. It notes potential guarantees for sovereignty and questions whether Europe would back such a pledge, highlighting the islands as a rich prize with vast resources and population growth potential.

Congress Philippines United States Japan Formiosa America Belgium Switzerland Europe Philippine Islands

Four Burglar Boys Seek Clemency After Confessed Crimes

Local authorities are urged to overlook pleas for clemency for four boys described as troublesome youths. They were caught in a burglary spree and have admitted to seven separate offenses in a single month, sparking debate over leniency versus accountability.

Waterloo Haing

Marys Lietle Club Proposal For Waterloo Lions Contrast

A letter advocates establishing a Lambs Club in Waterloo to mirror the citys Lions Club. The writer urges propriety and modesty and coins the idea of forming Marys Little as the club name. The tone is solicitous and aims to support civic club expansion.

Mary's Lietle Lambs Club Waterloo Municipalitr Mke Lions Club

County road fund overdraft shadows Logan avenue line

A Logan avenue road overdraft of 38009 is disclosed while noting the section from Waterloo to the Sremer county line cannot be charged with misappropriating the funds. The piece laments the deficit but preserves the road project’s integrity.

Logan Avenue Waterloo Sremer County Line

Health Tasks By JOHN & HUBER on Morphinism Advice

A letter requests help to replace morphine for severe disease pain. Dr Huber replies that home-based treatment with persistence and fortitude, and coordinated physician patient work, can help rid the habit. The discussion also covers chills and distinguishing true chills from nervous ones, advising medical exam if chest pain or fever accompanies chills.

Lambert Huber

Widowhood Woes Spark Whimsical Dark Humor

Imogene and Andrew banter about widowhood and its burdens in a readable exchanges limits. They note financial strains, social pitfalls, and the cold world surrounding a widow, with vivid vignettes of Mrs. Gray and companions, ending with a flirtatious theatre plan.

Fmog Andrew Imogene Ne ‘Drew

Election morning breakfast with rival parties noted

Miss Mame Moon, bass drum player at the Coxi club, comments on a mornings meal with a Republican, joking that the election outcome was unanimously funny. The scene highlights cross party breakfast parity amid political banter.

Mame Moon

The Spruce Twins In The Hillside Tale

Two spruce twins grow unseen beside towering neighbors until winter reveals their beauty. They learn patience and accept their place, seeing the sky above and the birds that stay. The tale closes with a tease for tomorrow's story, Mr. Grizzly's Flight Mark.

Jack Frost Tommirow Mr. Grizzly

Brain Tests by Sam Loyd No 557

A reader puzzle states a mother asks Peter what he wants for his birthday and he shows a photograph from the freight depot. The riddle hints at two desires. the answer given is the word TRIFLE.

Sam Loyd Peter

Little Christmas Fellas Song Poem Clip

A playful verse about lil Christmas fellers awaiting Christmas joy. Santa Claus reindeer and lights appear as snow falls. The poem praises the children’s anticipation and compares them to winter roses.

Santa Claus

What Is Religion Reinbeck Ja Dec 7 Letter to Editor

A reader from Reinbeck replies to a Courier query on religion. He cites Christ’s two commandments as the core of true religion and argues faith without obedience yields no value. He asserts the true faith remains the same across dispensations and ends with a note on the diamond’s alleged protective powers.

Reinbeck Courier of Christ God George W. Salisbury

Aspirin guidance and Bayer Cross reassurance

An advertisement urges taking aspirin only as directed by physicians and using Bayer tablets. It touts safety from physicians' dosage workups and lists uses for colds headache neuralgia rheumatism toothache and pain with Bayer branding and small six to twelve tablet packs offered by druggists.

Bayer

Nature Notes and Reader Questions Prominent in This Column

Collection of questions and answers about birds animals and nature notes by John Surrounds with references to wildlife behavior beak claws and nests. The piece surveys eagle fishing kingfisher habits raccoon food washing bee storage habits and a broad satire on tariffs moonshiners and public affairs from various papers.

Yosemite Falls Birds of Prey

Grade Crossing Evil in Iowa Editorial

Iowa editors condemn dangerous grade crossings in Knoxville expressing that lives will be menaced until crossings are abolished. They urge railroad commissions and legislature to start reducing harmful crossings, prioritizing Marion County sites, and improving necessary ones while noting costs and safety. The Davenport Times adds a note on moonshine romance in Kentucky mountains.

Knoxville Express Railroad Commission Marion County Davenport Kentucky Mountains

Home made Pinex cough remedy touted as quick relief

An old home remedy declares a simple mix of Pinex with sugar syrup or substitutes to quickly halt coughs and throat irritation. It claims 24 hour relief for bronchitis croup hoarseness and asthma with a guaranteed satisfaction refund. The Pinex Co promotes its concentrated pine extract as the key ingredient from Ft Wayne Indiana.

Pinex Co Ft. Wayne Ind

Eat Less Meat If Back Hurts and Kidney Warnings

A health advice piece warns meat consumption can tax kidneys and trigger back pain and various ailments. It promotes Jad Salts as a remedy, claiming it flushes kidneys, neutralizes urine acids, and eases bladder issues. The ad-style note asserts Jad Salts cannot injure and is a popular lithia drink for kidney health.

Diamond Dyes No Risk Then Ad Card

Ad copy touts Diamond Dyes with simple directions for dyeing worn garments, draperies, and fabrics in rich fadeless color on wool, silk, linen, cotton, or blends. Guarantees perfect results even for first-timers with a druggist color card.

Recommended to school children in season of coughs

A Salem Massachusetts reader promotes Foley's Honey and Tar for school children. She cites rapid relief from a bad cold and urges its use for easing breathing, loosening mucus, and soothing inflamed membranes. The ad emphasizes low price and effectiveness for croup and coughs.

Rena C. Marchard Lawrence St Salem Mass Foley

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