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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1920
Page
2
The paper argues for a one year immigration embargo amid European arrivals and harsh winter needs, endorsing Senate action. It defends the Federal Reserve System as stabilizing finance, credit rules, and nonpolitical, essential during economic strain. It references national figures and events with a local editorial voice.
The piece of financial machinery eight years old is credited as shaping today’s stable economy. The federal reserve system is praised for keeping the country on an even keel after the war effort, despite possible room for improvement.
Health Talks by Dr John R Hubdr discusses how mortality from middle and old age diseases rises, notes kidney and heart disease statistics, and argues the mind’s influence on bodily health. It covers questions about birth records and asks readers to send questions with self addressed envelopes.
In a nature vignette, a Redheaded Woodpecker pair selects a partly decayed apple tree for a nest. They chatter about wood softness and begin excavating, lining the nest with chips and sawdust as they gather food during a busy day.
In a tale of claim and clever hustle, Mr and Mrs Wren discover the Woodpeckers have taken their old nest. Mrs Wren plots to reclaim the tree in the old apple, forcing the Woodpeckers to vacate. The Wrens settle in, while the Woodpeckers are deterred from retaking.
Imogene finds a cut glass pitcher and a note inside a gift box for an anniversary. The poem laments marriage while a rival poem mocks other women, ending with a toast and a playful, risqué exchange between Imogene and Andrew.
A fragment shows Grandma testing a child with a slate clue about two Santa orders. The puzzle ends with the word FAREWELL as the answer.
A nostalgic verse recalls winter scenes by a fire with Molly and old flames. The speaker dreams of past loves, green valleys, and violets pinned on for a kiss while growing older and listening to the fire.
Burroughs answers readers questions on tracks in snow nocturnal animals wild strawberries ideal berrying spots and how sparrows avoid owls. He notes tracks are mainly from night walkers the milk white meadows favor wild strawberries and sparrows roost in dense evergreens to avoid predators.
A Wellman Iowa memorial honors Iva A Chapman telephone girl who kept a vital post during a flu epidemic, delivering life saving aid between stricken homes and medical services. Her sacrifice is praised as noble heroism surpassing famed ancient deeds. Dempsey’s knockout at Madison Square Garden draws $200,000 in receipts and a $100,000 payday. Anamosa Eureka notes constitutional convention votes.
An advert promoting Calictayy TM with claims it is harmless for stomach liver and bowels. It suggests its fruit taste appeals to children and promises full directions on each bottle. The copy references California and emphasizes parental trust in the product.
Testimonial advertisement claims Peterson's Ointment cured long standing eczema and itching on Geo. C. Talbot of Buffalo and promises a money back guarantee if not satisfied. It lists conditions it treats and urges mail orders to Peterson Ointment Co Inc Buffalo N Y.
An editorial argues constitutional changes should be few and warns against hysteria in reform. It discusses retail pricing during a general recession, noting retailers face stock costs and cannot drop prices quickly, urging consumers to buy wisely to ease costs without hurting business.
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