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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1925
Page
3
A dated issue features Christmas reflections praising unity and Christ’s teachings while critiquing Gen. Butler’s rule and Mayor Kendrick’s opposition. It notes Philadelphia residents’ distrust of military control in civilian life, underscoring Americans’ demand for law and order without military governance.
Gen Smedley Butler resigns from the marine corps and is ousted as Philadelphia public safety director by Mayor Kendrick after a hectic 361 hours. Butler states he would rather be in the war corps than in 74,000,000 titles in Philadelphia, reflecting rivalries and strained ties with the city.
A collage of editorials warns against feeding corn to hogs, critiques stock market views, and notes legal action over libel threats toward Hudson Bay Company officials. It also urges youth to combine work with study and discusses prizes and pay in American symphonic music.
A Nature Notes page solicits questions about animals and plants and offers answers. It includes inquiries on vinegar mother, bird hibernation, porcupine young, turtle teeth, hog cholera spread, and raising egrets for plumes, with a sample answer about peat formation and detailed bird observations near North America and Canada.
In a column by William Brady, the author disputes the belief that exposure to cold or wet weather lowers resistance to respiratory infections. He cites experiments and advises skepticism toward the “lowered resistance” idea, urging readers to focus on prudent hygiene and seek medical guidance for health questions.
Synopsis notes Captain Carl Garrison jailed for murder on Olaf Thornberg aboard the yacht Norseman escapes after a prison accident. He recalls Thornberg’s cabin and the night of murder while a rescue and hidden love with Janey Needham develop. An extended escape scene follows as John Goodheart fights restraints in a boat house trying to reach freedom.
Stranded by captors in a boat shelter John Goodheart frees himself with great effort and, hearing approaching footsteps, chooses to remain still and listen as a suspenseful scene builds toward a continuation.
Abe Martin opines the government should feature Wilson on a fifty dollar bill rather than a cheap stamp to gain attention. A late night robbery in Bud’s area saw a brand new revolver stolen from a man who had carried it only once.
In woodland near Uncle Wiggily's bungalow, animal children await Christmas. Mr. Longdats and Whitewash plan a magical tree delivery, disguising the arrival with a growl bluff. Uncle Wiggily brings in a ready tree and, on Christmas morning, distributes presents to every animal child in Woodland.
A fairy frees the Lame Lad and returns his father to happiness. Douglas regains use of his leg and the pair celebrate a joyful Christmas at home. A Christmas Tree history segment follows, tracing roots from ancient Egypt to modern times across Europe and North America.
A slice of readers questions and answers from the corner column. Topics include where wild animals cluster in Africa and Asia, why the Congo River carries muddy water, and the Nile’s location. a clarification on Massasoit and Squanto. the term mud puppies for salamanders with descriptions. and a note that a Caesar story will appear later.
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