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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1920

Page

2

Daily Waterloo newspaper notice and ad policies

The Waterloo paper outlines publication details, staff roles, and advertising rules. It notes subscription rates, carrier and mail options, and rights regarding republication and approved content. The notice lists press bureau affiliations and advertising standards.

WH Hartman CO John C. Hartman Aitor W. Peterson, Treas Gen'l Mgr Waterloo Iowa Associated i'Riad Associated Press USA Audit Bureau of Circulations Inield Washington D. C Munsey Bldg G. Dougherty New York Philadelphia Chicago Story Brooks & Finley Rep’s

Farmer suggests widening bobsled tracks to aid winter travel

A Black Hawk County farmer urges widening bobsled runners to 58 inches to create a usable track for autos in heavy snow. He argues the change, easily done with longer beam stocks, could restore four months of traction and reduce road closures, contrasting with rail gauges. He notes Minnesota farmers promote a 56 inch standard and cites railroad difficulties in widening gauges. The piece ends by linking broader political chatter as Pershing’s Democratic nomination prospects wane.

Black Hawk County Binnesota Minnesota

Political speculations and local candidacy chatter

A column analyzes gubernatorial hopes in Iowa with four hopefuls Kendall Moore Deems and Hayner, noting Moore appears strongest while Deems and Havner fare modestly. It critiques Havner's record and references Rathbun case and hive laws, then muses on city ticket formation and New Jersey politics before greeting spring seeds from Washington.

Des Moines Kendall Moore Deems Hayner Dark Horse Nata Kenisu Altho Havner Alt Cedar Rapids

Dropsy and related symptoms treatment by Dr John B Maber

Health talks explain dropsy edema results from serum leakage into tissues and may affect the abdomen lungs and throat. Causes include kidney heart liver or lung disease. treatment emphasized targets underlying condition with purging limited fluids elevating limbs and, in severe cases, cupping injections or surgery. Also covers tinnitus and ear ringing with general care advice and home remedies.

Teedlona Mall John B. Maber

Poker Sparks in a Turbulent Duel Between Friends

Andrew and Imogene argue over poker gambling amid financial strain. Andrew recalls winning a 52 dollar pot from a night of high cards and flashy deals, while Imogene criticizes the habit as harmful and costly to their finances and pride.

Andrew Imogene Sentlemen Tam Bill Todd Pat l Tam No Darlig

Fragments of a Dream and a Political Roundup

A garbled excerpt blends a domestic scene with a hidden treasure panel and jewels. Separate items include a note on Ames seeking to teach printers trade and opinion columns from Bronx City Tribune and other papers discussing political figures and issues for a future presidential race.

Income Tax Facts You Should Know

Guidance on what counts as a trade or business for tax deductions. A profession or vocation qualifies as a business if the person devotes time and attention for livelihood. A single or isolated transaction is not a business. Multiple ventures allowed if adequate time is dedicated to each. Mere capital investment alone does not grant deduction.

Trouble and Gloom Theme Music Notes Recorded

The fragment sketches a scene with figures named Trouble and Gloom forming a ring while Trouble plays. It mentions a principle of paying as you go and references a copyright remark, with scattered phrases about prices rising and poetic phrasing.

Williams

The Palace of Plenty Part II by Mrs. Walker

Pentella enters a hall of white and silver to find a mute prince who guides her to a throne. The stepmother and Lola fail to climb higher with their stolen food and silvery bundles, while Pentella contemplates her fate and asks how to return home.

Palace of Plenty Pentella Stepmother Lola Gola Dot Pentelia Ian Fouth

Nature Notes Summary of Questions on Birds Plants and Trees

Questions ask which bird drinks grape juice, what causes Arctic animals to whiten in winter, and the sensitive plant’s peculiar traits. An answer section cites the bush sparrow’s singing cadence and explains pine or spruce crown replacement by promoting a lower vigorous whorl branch to leadership.

Iowa Editors Urge State Printing Plant Link with College

Webster City Freeman Journal notes Ora Williams state document editor urges Iowa to create a state printing plant tied to Iowa State College, aiming to streamline government publication production. The recommendation seeks efficiency and centralized management of official printing tasks.

Webster City Freeman-Journal Ora Williams Iowa State College

Petition Seeks Novel Soft Drink Name by Al K Hall

Al K Hall petitions the court over a proposed soft drink name described by Miss Myrt Pash. The colorful phrase outlines a morning routine and a downtown workday start, cited as the basis for naming.

al K. Hall

Brain Lests By Sam Loyd

A brain teaser puzzle asks readers to cut down words by removing letters to form new items. It presents wordplay linking items like an orchestra obstructed by abridgment and a facial feature shortened by truncation.

Brain Lests Sam Loyd

Two Squares Fit to Form Swiss Flag Patchwork

An analysis describes how two segments of a perfect square align to recreate the Swiss flag design, illustrating symmetry and geometric fitting. The piece emphasizes precise edges and the central cross as the defining element of the flag.

Cocoanut Oil Shampoo Provides Gentle Hair Care

A historic note promotes using Mal sified cocoanut oil shampoo as a pure creaseless option. It argues standard soaps and shampoos irritate the scalp, while cocoanut oil creates rich lather with one to two teaspoons, cleanses thoroughly, and leaves hair silky and easy to manage. The piece notes it is cheap and widely available at drug stores.

Ohio Man Is Modern Wizard

Freezone, touted as the ether discovery of a Cincinnati genius, is advertised as loosening corns so they lift out with the fingers. A few drops on a tender corn relieve soreness and shrink the corn, with a sticky substance that dries without inflaming surrounding tissue. The ad claims it prevents deaths from rackjaw and infection from crazy at-home corn cutting.

Cincinnati EB. Lawrence & Co Chicago

Mustard Plaster Claim For Quick Pain Relief

The advertisement promotes Begg's Mus farine made from true yellow mustard as a quicker cleaner external remedy for backache lumbago and swelling. It claims heat and blistering relief that stops inflammation and congestion within minutes and offers 30 and 60 events at druggists or by mail from S C Wells & Co LeRoy NY.

Ther Begg Drvegists S.C. Wells & Co LeRoy, N.Y

How to Deduct Business Costs and Salaries for the Year

The text explains calculating net income by subtracting beginning and ending inventories from gross income. Deductible expenses include salaries, rent on leased property, interest, taxes, repairs, wear and tear, losses, and minor costs like advertising and postage. Investments in permanent assets are not deductible as business expenses. Reasonable compensation for personal services must reflect market rates. excessive salaries tied to stock ownership can be treated as dividends.

Bureau of Internal Revenue Bureau

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Congress Gen. Pershing Krack Nate Kendall Gov. Moore Mr. Deems Inman New Jersey United States Brylan Iron County Washington John B. Huber, A Roe Fullerson Ames The Freeman-Journal Bronx Perry Gov. Lowden Union Council Bluffs Mr. Wilson Anamosa White House Ami Bopt Trun Tiae Frank L. Stanton Mister Trouble Tnd Sandman Mrs. F. A. Walker Nature Notes John Burroughs Ohio Coe Cascarae Bromde Chase C.J. Miller Tlansen & Hangen Henderson Drug Co Orns Drug Co Moore’ Drug Co C. Ll. McDermott Wanger Bros. Co
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