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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1923
Page
3
A Wateriog Caching Courier column ponders why the Tutankhamun tomb excites interest. It notes the tomb’s rarity intact after centuries and contrasts ancient figures with Cleopatra. The piece questions early American and British views of Washington’s truthfulness.
The article questions whether George Washington was as truthful as early historians claimed, noting doubts about the famous cherry tree tale and suggesting Washington’s veracity may have been less than previously portrayed. It contrasts later perceptions with older accounts.
State Senator Broakhart opposes Boal roads plan arguing that replacing shall with may for hiring highway engineers signals encroachment on township rights. The piece argues for state and county uniformity, warns against disjointed local road schemes, and stresses transportation as vital to Iowa farmers.
Dr William Brady presents reader questions on hearing loss and head noises. He cites Dr Paul Winslow case series of voice training and singing to improve hearing, notes a patient with long deafness regained hearing after voice culture, and warns about unhelpful doctor books and quack remedies. He answers letters on home remedies, hearing practice, and cancer care, urging surgical and radiologic treatment where needed.
A humorous sketch imagines couples and relatives imagining life in heaven. Imogene and Andrew discuss Cousin Fannie, a barber, a stenographer, and a traffic cop, debating how mortals adjust to angelic existence and the novelty of flying and new social circles.
The author indicts prejudiced usage and argues for adopting may over shall in legal phrasing. The piece cites Marion Star reflections on civilization and notes U S actions in Boxer Rebellion, Spain, Philippines, Cuba as contrasts to proper restraint. It questions whether any nation can claim a comparable record of nonexploitation.
Iowa editors report Senator Hiram Johnson will travel to Europe during the congressional recess. An interviewer notes he plans rest and enjoyment, not to interpret American views to Europe or European views to America. The piece labels these as delicate diplomatic days.
A reflective verse piece on political ambition and the enduring pursuit of success. It muses on candidates who strive, fate pursuing them, and the paradox of dreamlike schemes versus simple happiness found in humble cabins. It suggests paradise can be found in everyday life and shared across the world.
The Cedar Rapids Republican notes John d. Large, a Sioux City banker and former bank examiner, is touted as a potential comptroller of the currency if he persuades Senator Brookhart he opposes the nonpartisan league. Brookhart may block the nomination unless Large clarifies his stance. most town congressmen favor him, increasing his odds. A Sioux City Journal item adds a futuristic note on a "radial eye" enabling distant vision, joking about spousal use.
Burroughs Nature Club Notes invites readers to submit questions on nature topics. Questions cover distinguishing kinglets, butterfly wing veining, and fish growth from an egg. Answers promised in tomorrow's Nature Notes.
The text discusses vertebrae counts in snakes with notes on varying numbers and a ball shaped end to segments, then details beaver gnawing patterns into trees with parallel furrows, showing tooth marks and wood fibers. It also covers methods to mend a cracked bird egg using tissue, flexible glue, or putty-like reconstruction.
Abe Martin-Madama Neuraigia, th' palmist, stopped at th' New Palace hotel and told Fayn Lippinent she would marry a dark, romantic lookin' feller and be very happy fer several days. Lafe Bud Alday, in a drink offer, asked Ike Lark to call his wife and tell her where his car could be found.
In a tense hospital scene Sheila Elliston lies near death after morphine is given to calm her feverish ravings. The room fills with revelations as Kay, Phil, Tony, and a doctor piece together a tangled tale of Walter, forged letters, and a desperate search for truth.
The tale follows Princess Pearl, a mermaid daughter of King Neptune, who longs for life above water. A handsome stranger on land entices her with a promise of a palace and riches, prompting questions about humans and how mermaids travel without feet.
A reader describes a diagram showing how to divide the Greek cross into three pieces that fit together to form a rectangle twice as long as wide. The note asks for a six word sequence concatenated into one word.
An old advertisement urges mothers to give California Fig Syrup to sick and constipated children. It claims a teaspoonful can prevent future illness, listing symptoms like fever, fretfulness, cold, coated tongue and bad breath. The copy warns to request genuine California Fig Syrup with age directions on the bottle to avoid imitations.
An advertisement extols Stuart's Absorbent Lozenges made from Willow charcoal. It claims the lozenges absorb gastric gases, purify the blood, improve complexion and breath, whiten teeth, and aid digestion. Sold for thirty cents a box, with doctors endorsing for gas and liver support.
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