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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1925
Page
3
Roget the Thesaurus Pioneer and Crossword Craze
Peer Mark Stogel highlights Roget as more than a lexicographer. Roget born 1779 in London studied at Edinburgh, practiced medicine, and later produced a landmark thesaurus in 1852 after retiring in 1840. His work aided writers and puzzle fans, making him a cultural figure in 19th century language exploration.
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Mark Stogel
Fair Land
Ours
Roget
Eddie Guest
Roger
London
University of Edinburgh
Manchester
Gunther
Royal Society
Noah
Wisconsin Income Tax Sparks Letter From Former Waterloo Resident
A Waterloo native now in Milwaukee writes to the Courier about Wisconsin's income tax and its impact on industry. The letter argues the tax discourages business and weighs on lawmakers considering income tax bills in nearby states. Gloria Swanson touring France is honored by the ministry of fine arts, while concerns about makeup ability are noted.
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Wisconsin
The
Courier
Waterloo
Milwaukee
Towa
Gloria Swanson
France
Ministry of Fine Arts
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Bu Bt
Lss
Capper's
Uncle Stlas
Bankers’ Guild
Advertising powers greatness in a noisy world
The piece argues that recognition comes from persistent advertising not hidden merit. It cites Thomas Fellou and press agents as examples and notes readers repeatedly told will believe truth. It highlights George M. Cohan on naming fame and references the Chicago Tribune as a case study in publicity.
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Thomas Fellou
Prince of Wales
George M. Cohan
America
Chicago Tribune
New York Times
The
Manchester Guardian
New York World
Kansas City Star
London Times
Christian Science Monitor
Country Doctors Decline in Rural Iowa Areas
Marshalltown Times Republican notes a shortage of country doctors as young graduates prefer specialties in larger towns. A physician practicing in a store office and depot is cited as successful but rare. Local nurses and ward work promise fulfillment, while calls rise for more general practitioners and slower modernization.
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Marshalltuch
Olaims
Crussa
Maura
Alous
Shell
William MacLure
Tyne
Sour Stomach Causes and Home Health Advice
A health column discusses why a sour stomach arises during digestion and links tobacco use and overwork to hyperacidity. It cautions against irritants such as vinegar and hot sauces and explains water drinking with meals does not dilute gastric juice. It includes reader questions on water use, tuberculosis as a guest, and seeks personal health letters to Dr Brady.
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Sony
Adirondacks
Son
H. B. FY
Anitarian
Adironlacks
Brady
William Brady
Reading a Mag and Puzzle Talk Between Friends
Andrew and Imogene discuss a magazine story and a word puzzle. He sharpens a pencil humorously while debating clues about a bird and weaving terms, in a playful domestic scene filled with chatter and banter.
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Andrew
Ele
Imogene
Burroughs Nature Club Notes Summary
Questions on peanut growth and worm travel in nature are posed to the Natura Notes Dept. The column previews answers about rabbit nesting and cottontail behavior, noting nests under bushes and brambles. It mentions a forthcoming answer in tomorrow's Nature Note and provides brief observations on foxes and woodpeckers.
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Natura Notes
Abe Martin on varnishin' toast and old tales
The item mentions Abe Martin joking about a Chicago king and locksmiths in a rambling, humorous style. It shifts to a science note about newts and other amphibians, describing life stages and habitat. The piece blends folklore with natural history in a column-like format.
Views of the People. Wisconsin's Income Tax Debate
Milwaukee letters argue against a state income tax and warn it will drive business and population to other states. Citizens cite Wisconsin's cash surplus, state debt zero, and ads by manufacturers calling for tax reductions while urging leaders to oppose higher taxes and special exemptions.
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Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Wis
Towa
Union
Ilingis
Wisesin
Coolidge
Coa
Brain Tests by Sam Loud
In a nursery scene a child rearranges six alphabet blocks to form two distinct words by swapping three blocks. The puzzle tests quick thinking and spelling skill as an infant prodigy creates new letter sequences.
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Sam
FOLEY'S HONEY AND TAR COMPOUND Labeled Top Cough Remedy
Mothers seek a safe non narcotic cough medicine for children and FOLEY'S HONEY AND TAR COMPOUND is promoted as one of the world’s best sellers for fifty years. A testimonial from Mrs Vat Belle of Penroy Montana asserts fast relief for her sick child. Refuse substitutes. sold everywhere.
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Foleby's
Penroy
Mont
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