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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1920

Page

2

Waterloo Evening Courier Ad Rates and Notices

Waterloo Evening Courier lists advertising rates and policies with notices about second class mailing, price changes, and payment deadlines. Mentions W. Hartman president and W. Peterson treasurer, and Associated Press copyright. Includes bureau and office locations in Washington, New York, Philadelphia, and Chicago.

Dalix W. BR Bartman CO Fark Ave John C. Hartman A W. Peterson Treas Gen'l Mer Lews New Best Waterloo Iowa Associated Press Washington, D. C Munsey Bldg Dougherts New York Philadelphia Chicaugo Orices Brooks & Finley Rep’s

The Lincoln Christ Parallel in a Nation Distracted

An editorial muses on Lincoln and Christ guiding society amid modern vanity and money worship. It laments lack of leadership, warns of the golden calf lure, and praises a reforming plan to improve party platforms and conventions while noting Hoover prospects and US Japan relations.

Abraham Lincoln Chicago Christ Lincoln Jesus Moses Israel Ther

THAT BIG COMMITTEE: A FAIR PLAN FOR A NATIONAL GOP CHAIRMAN

The article argues the Republican national committee chose Mr Hars as chairman and praises Mr Haya for common sense and fair play. It notes a plan to name a large committee of 171 prominent Republicans to oversee the process.

Committee On Hays Gwenty Hars Republican National Committee Haya Neilya

Health Talks By JOAN B HUBER and Doctor’s Advice

Health talk outlines the consumptive patient care including early diagnosis, doctor patient trust, and the need for clear, firm guidance. It contrasts neuritis and rheumatism, highlighting pain, rest, fever, and treatment limits with a note on responding to general inquiries by mail.

Mirst John B. Waber

Dramatic Curtain Shifts in a Comically Grand Film Plot

A couple at a moving picture house discuss writing a film scenario that outdoes cinema. The tale follows Mary Jones, two suitors Tom and Jerry, and a cascade of improbable twists including a log, a torrent, wealth, boxing fame, and a reverse film ending where Mary ultimately chooses Jerry.

Imogene Andrew Mary Jones Tom and Jerry Mary Tom Murs Wicked City Tony Old Village Hudson Jerry Meganwhile Tae Evahi

Sweetheart in the night of sorrow and laughter

A fragmented lyrical narration contrasts love and faith with imagery of Satan and tribulation. The speaker recalls a past romance, mentions happiness and hardship, and notes Imogene departing the room with disappointment and hurt.

Imogene

The Inquisitive Rose and Jack Frost

A Rose Bush in a garden defies warnings to watch Jack Frost. He touches her petals, she appears more beautiful by night, but warmth returns and she withers. The Big Tree and the Shrub reflect that vanity and curiosity led to her fate.

Jack Frost Jack Rose Rose Bush

Answers to Nature Notes Questions From John Burroughs

Tomorrow's Nature Notes answers questions about the glass snake the hatching of frogs bird migration across oceans and other topics. It explains the so called glass snake and notes frogs hatch from eggs laid in water while land birds sometimes cross seas. It also discusses thrush markings and whether honey bees drink water and gather moisture for honey production.

Runaway Sleigh Team Scatters Through Cedar Falls Streets

Fifty years ago on a sleighing party run the Conger team rushed through the town clearing tracks of obstructions. The team was finally stopped with little damage to the cutter. A Cedar Falls robbery, a poisoning death, and a large sleigh train are noted along with thanks to Brooks Bros for apples from their stock.

Cedar Falls Conger Brooks Bros Red Jacket

Painless Teeth Extraction Promised in West Waterloo Notes

Forty years ago on February 11 1880 a local dentist offered painless tooth extraction. West Waterloo students led by James Ball Laura Lichty Gertie Clark Jennie Wood Minnie Barden Nettie Magness and others achieved high marks in studies. A charity ball for Ireland and Silesia supporters was held in Turner hall with Martin Blim presiding and H H Beezold giving an after supper address.

West Waterloo James Ball Laura Lichty Gertie Clark Jennie Wood Minnie Barden Nettie Magness Carl Miller Belle Hitchcock Fanny Hawkins John Phelps Frank Cook Elia Beal Martha Melendy Louise Miller Frank Crittenden Lena Beck Cara Duke Charley Poote Pansie Kirkwood Turner Hall Ireland Silesia Martin Blim H. H. Bezold

Local Notices and Political Editorials on Feb 12 1900s

A scattered notice page records deaths including Edith Jennish at 18 and Bartholomew Kelly aged 79, a proposal that political candidates including Tinley and Havner be treated with scrutiny, and reflections on weather, musters, and a phrenologist visit in Vinton.

Edith C. Jennish W. HA. Jennish Bartholomew Kelly Waterloo Commercial Street

McAdoo and Glass Clash Over Tax Cuts and Budgets

Former Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo calls for tax reductions and criticizes Republicans for not cutting taxes. Secretary Glass warns that keeping current taxes and lower expenditures may avert a large bond issue. Departments seek larger appropriations, while economies in Congress are touted as the relief for taxpayers. Attorney General Warner outlines campaign principles for the Republican nomination.

Mason’ City Duncombe McAdoo Congress

Brain Tests by 84M Loud

An item describes a brain teaser where the lower design with a central Greek cross space is formed by cutting the upper figure into two and reassembling. It instructs thinking before cutting and gives an answer to puzzle number 297 with word pairs.

Danderine Promises Beauty for Hair in Ad Claim

A vintage ad touts Danderine as a hair tonic that will double beauty by making hair long thick and gleaming. It claims to refresh the scalp fight dandruff restore color vitality and brightness with a 3a cent bottle offered at drug or toilet counters.

Hortry

Simple Way To Take Off Fat Ad Claim Marmola Tablets

An old advertisement promises rapid weight loss with Marmola Prescription Tablets. It urges taking two tablets four times daily, with no dieting or exercise, and claims harmlessness as an absolute safeguard. Readers are directed to buy a case or mail $1 to Marmola Co. Detroit.

Marmola Co Woodward Ave Detroit Mich

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