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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1924
Page
3
The article notes wheat price recovery this year signals stronger markets ahead. It emphasizes that supply margins are tight year to year, and if wheat is not needed this year it is likely required next year, influencing trading sentiment.
A study by the Bureau of Advertising shows newspapers received far more national ad money than magazines in 1923. Major spenders included Standard Oil in Indiana, Coca Cola rivals, and brands like Wrigley, Dodge, Union Pacific, and Anheuser Busch, with totals ranging from hundreds of thousands to over a million dollars. The report emphasizes newspapers’ close reach and measurable impact versus magazines.
George Roberts analyzes state agricultural trends noting relief for wheat growers across Minnesota the Dakotas Montana Nebraska Kansas Oklahoma and Texas. He cites poor corn yields and hog market dynamics along with dairy profitability and rising butter demand amid price shifts.
Ontario appoints a minister of agriculture who supports specialized poultry farming and larger poultry enterprises. The piece notes the shift from home-based side line poultry keeping to formal business, with Ontario showing conservatism yet signaling agricultural transformation. It mentions large customer reach and regional industry impact.
A reader asks about the mastoid gland behind the ear and its relation to ear infection. The doctor explains mastoiditis risks, symptoms, potential complications, and the role of medical and surgical treatment, urging professional evaluation for persistent ear discharge or swelling.
Uncle Wiggily tries to stretch a clothes line to reach all posts for Christmas prep. Nurse Jane and Afr. Longears comment as the line proves too short. The Wolf tries to steal the line, breaks it, and gets hurt, revealing a missing rope segment.
Questions on nature topics are invited with answers to appear in the next issue. The column covers seeds, birds, plants and animal diets, noting carnivorous species and feeding habits. References to specific creatures and locations appear as examples.
Puzzle text prompts a month based letter extraction to spell the Roman emperor The Apos EAte. It mentions pricing changes in eggs and rent, showing arithmetic steps and final results.
Subscriptions to the Waterton Community Chest reach 28 094.00 with pledges entering today. The drive shows progress toward a December goal of 85 279.00 as divisions report strong support from teams led by G A Morris and Mrs GC Ostrander.
Mrs. MacDowell widow of the composer was named winner of a 5000 prize by the Pictorial Review for the greatest contribution to human welfare. The award cites her Petersboro New Hampshire artist colony as key in supporting creative work with ideal conditions. Six other candidates were considered including Gera Wilson Stewart Grace Abbott Annie J Cunningham Florence Al Alten Martha Berry and Margaret Sanger.
A. W. Brown was re elected President of Dairy Cattle Congress at a noon board meeting at Hotel Russell Lamson. L J Miller E Stewart and E S Estel were re elected to their prior offices as vice president treasurer and secretary respectively.
William M. Hunter long time Butler county resident dies at his Allison home after a three month illness. Born around 1851 at Butler Center, he taught in area high schools and served as Butler county recorder. A lumber executive for two decades, he led the Hunter Lumber company and was active in the Masonic lodge and church work. Survived by his widow, three daughters Ruth Allison, Mrs. Starry Declan of Sioux City, Mrs. Starry Dunkelsburg Waterloo, and son George of Allison.
Marta and Lenore witness a tangle of romance and rumors as Mrs. Storm returns to claim a pocketbook. Joan Ralston confronts gossip about marriage, while Gordon Flesher and other club talk fuel fear of divorce and loyalties. The father faces pressure to choose between partners.
Washington D C Dec Senate challenger Magnus Johnson former labor leader Minnesota will file a contest against the election of Republican Thomas Q Schalk on charges of illegal campaign fund collection. Investigators have gathered a list of persons forced to contribute about 500 dollars each to the Schalk campaign fund. Johnson will claim the money was collected on prom ise.
No. 624 A F & A M will hold its annual party for wives at the Masonic temple. A special communication for conferring the third degree is set for 2 p.m. followed by an old fashioned box supper. Ladies attend at 6 p.m. with supper at 6:50 p.m. A short musical program, then cards and dancing follow the meal.
Sioux City AP report says federal prisoner Mulligan alias Fred Lindstromg, former New York Giants star third baseman, has not been arraigned and is jailed for passing bogus checks. He is sought by Decatur police for grand larceny and parole violation after admitting a recent Leavenworth term and cashing over $300 in bad checks in several cities.
Iowa Supreme Court reversed the Dubuque district court decision on Oliver Leib convicted of the January 21 1928 murder of John Kirkpatrick in Dubuque county. The ruling remands the case for a new trial and orders appropriate action.
Mrs. Mary Petersen of Clinton Iowa reports Karnak's new treatment cured her long stomach troubles after gall stones. She gained fourteen pounds and says six bottles ended her suffering, urging others in Iowa to try Karnak pills as part of the treatment. Sold in Waterloo Cedar Falls and towns by local druggists.
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