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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1920

Page

2

Waterlo o Evening Connie 9 14 13 The Daily Waterloo paper

A compact reprint of notices and columns from the Waterloo Evening Connie, including publication details, advertising policy notes, and commentary on national issues such as construction price manipulation, Prohibition era opinions, and an Armaments disarmament discussion. Includes distant references to Peoria bank clearings and former King Constantine.

Associated Press Audit Bureau of Circulations Norice Washinsion D. C Muirer Biles E.G. Dougherty New York Philadepnia Chicago Story Stooks & Finlex Rep’s Peoria John Barleycorn

Health Talks on Life Expectancy and Blood Cells

Health Talks by JOILY fh, UUGER, A. Mu. M. D. discuss life expectancy after 40 from 19th century to modern times, noting India’s shorter span and Europe’s longer life, with a focus on sanitary advances since 1860. They explain white blood cell production in bone marrow, and how high or low counts relate to disease, inviting reader questions via the Health Talks department.

India Sweden Europe England Dickens London

Friend Wife By ROB FULKERSON

Imogene explains a hope chest for Violet's baby as a growing gift of lace, spoons, and keepsakes from friends. Andrew questions the concept and the word origin while Imogene describes the bride’s future outfitting.

Friend Wife Rob Fulkerson Imogene Andrew Violet Helen

Woodpecker Loses Song After Fairy Festival Tale

In a nature tale by John Burroughs, fairies host a valley festival for birds. The woodpecker misses the singing due to staying awake eating halves of nuts and suet. He awakens to find his voice lost, doomed to be a songless bird as punishment for his greed and tardiness.

Mr. Woodpecker

Hope Chest Parlor Talk Sparks Humorous Exchange

In a playful back and forth a character lists mock wishes for a future marriage, proposing a humorous “hope chest” of gifts from hats to airplanes. The conversation turns toward the idea of evolving fashion and companionship as the speaker imagines earning gifts from multiple admirers.

Woodpecker’s Drumbeat Echoes Through Trees

A fragment describes a woodpecker pecking tree limbs in a steady drumming rhythm. Though humans may not call it music, the bird treats it as its tune and song, recalling a legendary ancestor who once attended a fairies’ party long ago.

Quail and Partridge Nesting Habits Across Regions

Mixed reader questions discuss where quail and partridge rest and nest, noting quail and partridge prefer roadsides and paths over thick cover to protect eggs and young. Hawaiian vegetation is described as barbarically rank with tangled, hanging vines and parasitic growths, lacking Sylvan sweetness.

Brotherly Love and Cox Harding Telegram Agreement

Des Moines Capital reports Gov Cox of Ohio telegraphed Senator Harding offering to appoint the Republican senator-elect Frank B E Willis if Harding resigns Willis and Cox have a past history with defeats each defeating the other Willis won the governorship before Cox and Cox later defeated Willis In the latest election Republicans chose a new governor who takes office soon after January beginning as Congress is in session

Des Moines Cox Ohio Harding Senator Harding Frank BE. Willis Willis Ofice Congress

Olive Tablets offer relief from constipation

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets present a non calomel laxative option promoted for chronic constipation and torpid liver. The ad claims painless bowel and liver action without griping and suggests taking one or two tablets at bedtime for quick, pleasant results. It includes multiple city mentions and prices of 15c and 30c.

Edwards Tyre Damascus Tripoli Buffalosight Hamburg

A TOKEN Poem and Political Snippet From The Times

A short poem by Frank L. Stanton laments sorrow and longing for blue skies and light, contrasting personal sadness with unworthy greed. The piece shifts to politics noting Tumulty offered a customs court post, a senate tradition to approve such appointments, and presidents selecting secretaries. It ends with a note on Washington traffic court using model street scenes to illustrate accidents.

Tumulty Customs Court Harrison Taft Senate

Ohio political note hints Willis in Harding seat

The Republicans may favor Willis for the Harding seat while Gov Cox offers a conciliatory gesture showing renewed good feeling in Ohio. Cox’s kindness toward Warren G. Harding reflects a peaceable, country-loving stance and earns commendation for thoughtful leadership amid Wilson era politics.

Dons stay puffed up quit blowing and snuffling ad

Advertisement notes that a dose of Pape's Cold Compound taken every two hours until three doses are consumed can relieve cold symptoms. It claims the first dose opens nasal passages, relieves headaches and feverishness, with the product costing only a few cents and containing no quinine.

Pape Uper Pape’s

Kidney Pills End Severe Kidney Trouble Cured

C H Brewer of Village Springs Alabama recounts a three week illness with severe kidney pain. After using Foley Kidney Pills he felt relief within days and was completely cured with continued use. He calls Foley Kidney Pills the best kidney remedy and notes no recurrence. Sold everywhere.

C. HE. Brewer Village Springs Ala

Recommendation for Foley's Honey and Tar for schoolchildren

An ad from Rena C of Salem Massachusetts recommends Foley's Honey and Tar for children with croup colds and coughs. It claims the medicine loosens mucus clears phlegm stops tickling in the throat and relieves breathing difficulty. It is marketed as a standard low priced medicine sold everywhere.

Dr. Bell Rena C.’ Marchard Lawrence St Salem Mass Foley Jence

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Consistent Quality

The ad asserts stable standards and supply for Hood's Sarsaparilla despite high costs and scarce roots. It claims longer-lasting bottles and superior blood purifying and tonic effects, noting usefulness after flu fevers and other debilities and its role in improving appetite and taste.

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Waterloo H. Hartman West Par Jehu GC Mareman Peterson Treas Carrie Iowa Lockwood New York City Lun Ber Denmark Brindell J. B Supreme Court Wilson League of Mations M. Paul Hymans Armenia United States League Assembly Disarmament Commission Beneft America Daniels Constantine Linn JiMint Joree An Joily Fh, Uuger, A. Mu. M. D Huber Safe Bud Nature John Burroughs Curiosit Billy Sands TOWA Sam Loyd Dr. Edwards Frank L. Stanton Brothexy Dickey Washington, D. C Gov. Cox Mien Warren G. Harding Davenport Dr. Hobson Hobson Hood Cuticura Telcom Caticura Labories Dept Malden McAticura Dr. LeGear’s Cascara Hill
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