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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1920
Page
2
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The article praises Judge Landis of the Chicago federal court for aggressively exposing and punishing frauds in a high profile case involving former Iowa State Senator J Bruce. It lauds his insistence on uncovering all facts and meting out severe punishment to blue sky promoters and stock corruptors. It contrasts this with Germany’s unwillingness to join the League of Nations or fully meet Versailles treaty obligations, noting Germany’s failure to deliver on military and other officials and the implied betrayal of promises.
The text argues Germany should uphold the postwar treaty and live by its commitments. It notes military leaders met two months ago and agreed not to submit to trials mandated by the treaty. It warns that joining the league or regaining status requires honoring obligations, and condemns repudiation after signing.
The editorial notes the American Federation of Labor plans to enter the political arena as an organization rather than a party. It argues for majority-rule outcomes on labor demand issues like government control of utilities and transportation, and predicts other groups may follow, reshaping candidate interactions this year.
Senator Kenyon has introduced a bill to pursue stock pirates swindling the public of hundreds of millions. Publicity and blue sky laws fall short as fake securities proliferate. Liberty bond holders are major victims, enticed by 7 to 20 percent promises for oil and mining schemes with names lent by prominent business people and banks. If federal law can reach them, it should.
Health Talk discusses functional heart disturbances not involving structural disease, including rapid or slow pulse, palpitations, and stress effects from digestive issues and substances. It notes anemia related murmurs, describes paregoric ingredients and overdose risks, and offers doctor-recommended dosing plus emergency steps.
Andrew enters a room where Imogene reads as rain falls outside He returns from a drug store errand and places a cotton flannel roll in her lap He asks what it means Imogene answers with delight unrolling the items and fondling the spoons
Fragmentary verse proclaims that someday life will rise to new heights with bells, prayers, and roses blooming. The piece nostalgically blends war imagery with hopeful vision and calls for singing of the refrain Some of these days across a hopeful future.
Imogene insists she hid a sought after item herself after a month of searching. Andrew challenges the claim while Imogene defends the disappearance as intentional. The exchange reveals tension over the hidden object.
A princess sheltered from life learns pain and poverty when she roams outside. She meets beggars and workers, then reforms her realm by turning the palace into a public park, draining the marsh, building cottages, and funding a hospital and schools. The king is surprised as Edna becomes joyful through service and justice.
A vintage advertisement touts Danderine as a tonic that cools and cleanses the scalp, penetrates to hair roots, and revitalizes each hair to prevent thinning. It promises reduced shedding and dandruff after a few applications and urges readers that a bottle costs only a few cents.
A Morse Oklahoma reader fondly recalls Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound aiding the Change of Life. The letter claims the root and herb remedy safely eased distressing symptoms and urges other women to seek guidance from Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. confidential correspondence.
A daughter speaks to her father about finding happiness through self reliance and service. The king reflects on past mistakes and laments his daughter’s choice to seek fulfillment beyond luxury, praising her wisdom in choosing a purposeful life.
A 1910s style Nature Notes segment by John Burroughs includes questions on how ania primrose blooms, the myth behind Hylas, and how hawks avoid attacks by smaller birds. It discusses springs in limestone regions, blue birds across continents, meadow mice swimming, and notes on US Senate paper use and printing costs.
Iowa editors critique foreign hopes for a world government with the United States as banker and enforcer. A British writer warns Europe nears the end of a grand illusion of subservience to Uncle Sam. The piece thanks God for awakening before internationalism takes hold.
Annie saves one fifth of her income each year. Bessie spends $50 more than Annie each year and after four years owes sister $160. Find their annual income. The historical incident cited is the dropping of the tea into the sea.
Advertised claim shows 14 hens laying 13 eggs daily after using Don Sung in feed. Testimonials from Danville and Indianapolis readers praise increased production with money-back guarantee. Burrell- Dugger Co offers 60 cent package by mail prepaid.
The text notes forty eight tons of paper can supply 3B newspapers like the Reenan Jourgal for a year, mentions steady and mold tigs, and says Alberty ponds cars need not fear, urging continued use of the American dollar backed securities. It also references the Sioux City Tribune and a Barcelona price rise.
A school teacher and neighbor discuss common colds and try Weeks Break-Up-A-Cold Tablets. Ann advocates the remedy, claiming it shortens colds and includes a vegetable laxative rather than calcium, with a druggist recommending them for new cold symptoms.
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