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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1914
Page
2
A. A. Burger explains that heredity affects litter size only over long periods. Variation largely stems from external factors like feed, exercise, and management. Corn in swine diets reduces fecundity. proper nutrition and ample pasture improve litter size and pig vitality.
The piece notes Americans sending money and gifts overseas for Christmas amid war, with the steamer St Paul delivering 100,000 pounds of Christmas mail, including 2,000 sacks for Britain and Ireland and a thousand sacks for Germany and Austria. It recalls reduced ocean traffic and many homes in occupied countries missing U.S. Christmas cheer this year.
An analysis on how Prince Bismarck might have acted in the current European conflict. The piece recalls his cautious buildup before war with France, the diplomacy of Emperor William, and whether he would have waited for invasion or a clearer breach of Belgian neutrality. It speculates on Bismarck’s possible stance toward Britain France and Belgium and the idea of neutrality as a “scrap of paper.”
A survey of naval policy rumors in Britain shifting to smaller fast vessels and submarines, contrasting with U.S. debates on fleet expansion. President Wilson dismisses cabinet dissent rumors amid Goethals canal zone questions. Chicago plans municipal dances to curb New Year’s Eve revelry. Senator Cummins returns to law practice. Serbia’s struggle earns support as a small nation’s fight for independence.
The author extols folly in games aspure diversion that resists utility. He praises golf for its idiosyncratic charm and notes the boundless challenge of chess and checkers, arguing true play has no use beyond enjoyment and mental exercise. He cites Dodgson and other works, celebrating innocuous, puzzling delight over practical purpose.
A reader shares detailed notes from a friend who recently built a house. The article outlines practical features such as a doorless layout for easy sweeping, northeast kitchen location to save fuel, linoleum over softwood floors, a 29 1 2 inch high working counter, a revolving kitchen stove, ample sink area, and overhead lighting plans. It highlights cost savings, time efficiency, and a summer verandah solution using an adjustable awning, reflecting lessons from a prudent, experienced woman.
The public library bulletin boards display current magazine titles and two lists: Topics of the Day and Have You Read. Notable items include pieces from Ladies' Home Journal, Delineator, Mark Twain, Howells, war notes by Hart Bullard and Palmer, and a general update to keep readers informed of latest magazine news. An advertisement promotes Foley Kidney Pills for back and hip pains.
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