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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1920
Page
2
The issue compiles a long editorial page with labor, railway wage policy, and political speculation. It discusses railroad wage settlement, government control, and potential presidential contenders. Also includes notes on mosquitos and early spring forecasts from various sources.
Americans eat about 100 pounds of sugar per person annually while nine billion pounds were imported last year to support beet and cane sugar. The piece notes consumption differs by country, with many nations averaging about 25 to 30 pounds per person, and warns the U S is paying for its sweet tooth.
Mrs. George Hoadly of Cincinnati explains that a wife can be Republican while her husband is Democrat and that women increasingly form their own political opinions. She notes households can coexist without fuss and respect honest differences.
A health column discusses rheumatism lessons from a patient’s suffering and warns on early attacks to prevent future flare ups. It stresses dental infection control and medical examination to remove hidden infection sources for better health. It also addresses opium habit challenges and the role of religion in recovery.
Imogene and Andrew recount the absurd search for To-To a puglike dog named by Gladys Hope. Ralph, the owner, chases the pet through Kelly's and on Herkimer street while bystanders observe a wild chase ending with a crashing car and a leash snapped free.
In Cedar Rapids a local mill faces disruptions due to unreliable rail service. The Cedar Rapids Republican notes ongoing delays and maintenance issues impacting production and regional commerce.
A fragmented verse collage by Frank L. Stanton blends spring imagery with memories of past loves. The speaker muses on faded romance, a longing to return home, and seasonal rhythms echoing through hints of weather and nostalgia.
The text critiques freight logistics and high costs, warns of poor railroad service raising expenses, and notes pundits debate over the League of Nations amid other national issues. It comments on campaign dynamics with the Republican race and mentions Lowden as a leading figure in a metaphorical wagon.
A lengthy tale recounts The Sandman Story featuring a poetically described skunk and a Giantess who captures, then attempts to wed a Prince. The Prince befriends her hair and escapes by using a lock of it as a rope, triggering the Giantess’s downfall and her eventual withering.
A school arithmetic puzzle asks to substitute figures for letters A B C and I on the Mackboard. The text then computes Josiah and Maria’s flock and feed as 300 chickens for 60 days, 15 000 daily meals, and explores effects of selling 75 or adding 100 chickens on feed longevity to 80 or 44 days respectively.
Nature Notes discusses questions on weeds bees pollen and vireo birds with answers promised tomorrow. It asks how climate affects vegetation and mentions English climate humidity growth decay and mould while noting bird eggs and various birds like wrens. The fragment shows scientific inquiry and casual nature observations.
A vintage ad touts Pape's Cold Compound as a quick, inexpensive remedy for colds. It claims three doses, every five hours, relieve stuffed nostrils, headaches, feverishness and general grippe misery with a pleasant taste and no quizzing ingredients.
Old home remedy guides readers to mix 2 1/2 ounces of Pinex in a pint of sugar syrup or alternative sweeteners to soothe severe coughs and chest colds. Claims quick relief as Pinex a Norwegian extract concentrate, warns of imitations and guarantees satisfaction.
An advertisement touts a universal dandruff remedy using four ounces of liquid urgan from a drug store. It claims nightly scalp application dissolves and destroys dandruff after multiple uses, promising immediate itching relief and a glossy, soft hair appearance.
An advertisement promotes Bitro-Phosphate tablets to address thinness linked to phosphorus deficiency. It claims nerve comfort and improved vigor, warning that those not seeking weight gain should avoid fatty foods while using Euro-Phosphate for nervousness and general fatigue.
A faded ad touts Marlix as a remedy for stomach distress. Testimonials from Robert Thompson of Rising Sun Indiana and K J Stafford of Baxter Tennessee claim relief and improved appetite. The copy urges readers to buy Marlix liquid, guaranteed by Marlix Co of Fort Wayne Indiana, with local Waterloo outlets listed.
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