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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1920
Page
2
The editor discusses the evolving role of women voters in the Republican party. He cites National Chairman Will Hays on women as integral voters, urges assimilation with men, and notes potential temporary women’s aids without creating separate parties. He adds commentary on February and Candlemas observations.
The piece argues against violent upheaval and advocates using lawful channels to reform government. It cites the Declaration of Independence and notes presidents have amended the constitution eighteen times. It condemns bomb threats and emphasizes ballot box changes through orderly, peaceful process.
Washington warning cites farmer dissatisfaction over price disparities between what farmers receive and what consumers pay. It notes unprosecuted machinations and rising costs of wages and materials fueling anxiety among farmer families.
Health Talk by John B. Huber centers on managing valvular heart disease with rest diet and medical oversight. Emphasizes avoiding excess, altitude changes, light exercise when directed, and that drugs should be prescribed by a physician. Also includes a brief patient note about tuberculous risk and domestic anecdotes.
In a domestic snapshot Andrew discovers a white kid glove in his coat pocket and eyes Imogene as she asks him to remove his garment while they share a quiet reading moment. The odd detail hints at hidden tensions or secrets in their relationship.
A short tale from Mrs F A Walker features Pussie White mocked by elder cats Tabbie and Blackta. When she fails to catch mice, a vow to improve is voiced, hinting at independence and coming strength in a rustic setting.
A fragmentary verse piece by Frank L. Stanton laden with rustic spiritual tone. The poem speaks of light and warmth as a home, praising the Lord and the blazing hearth while contrasting worldly debt and heavenly gates. The text includes dialect and archaic spellings reflective of its era.
Questions posed on snakes porcupines and first spring bird are teased against notes on woodchucks diet and habits. It discusses woodchuck colonist behavior daytime weather signs sunrise and sunset and tips on predicting storms. It ends with remarks on food adaptability in birds and hawk versus crow success.
Iowa editors argue opportunity belongs to the innovator owner not the labor force as wages rise with profits. Council Bluffs notes deadlock in Washington on a treaty reservation, irreducible minimum reached. Davenport Times praises Mr Meredith for Democratic leadership and long stay as a forlorn hope of the party in Iowa.
Uncle Harry and the evening club explore how Russian cooperative societies operate. He notes 60 000 local groups connected to district bodies with world wide offices, their member ships totaling about 50 000 000 Peasants bring crops and dairy to local offices in exchange for goods or money, and the Rochdale plan origins in England.
An advertisement from Burrell- Dugger Co promotes Don Sung a feed additive for hens. It asserts eggs rise from 0 to 4-5 daily after five days, 10-12 in three weeks, 15-19 in five weeks, with a 30 day trial and money back guarantee. Sold via druggists or mail order.
Eleanor worries about a blocked car line and a sleety day then tries Weeks Break-Up-A-Cold Tablets. Her mother claims the vegetable laxative formula boosts natural resistance and keeps colds away, convincing Eleanor to buy the blouse with a clear conscience after breakfast.
Mrs Katherine Kurz Backer of 1086 Manhattan Avenue Brooklyn writes she used Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound after suffering miscarriages and bad health. She says eight to ten bottles helped her become well and her baby girl was born last month and christened Lydia Elizabeth. She urges others with feminine ailments to try the remedy based on her experience.
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