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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1920
Page
2
The piece surveys wartime prohibition outcomes and Supreme Court hints, critiques anti liquor advocates, and argues for a silent, controlled deportation policy for anarchists. It also notes Rockefeller's gift, weather musings, and Colombian aerial mail plans.
Clergyman correspondence discusses tuberculosis as a civilizational issue tied to housing and sanitation. Articles note clergy involvement in anti tuberculosis propaganda and provide general guidance on rickets and climate suitability for affected individuals.
Andrew defends his hat description while Imogene critiques it. A farmer stereotype and talk of money, credit, and farm life unfold in a dialog that hints at social change and wealth. The speaker argues that landowners now belong to the rich and can buy things on credit.
Ada and her dog Fluffy face a fire scare when flaming curtains catch a lamp blaze in Aunt Pauline’s flat. Fluffy rallies, pinning the unconscious aunt awake and guiding Ada to safety as Pauline quarrels and tears. The rescue ends with smoke, water, and relieved reunions.
Answers note how polar bears are not easily found in Alaska and discuss differences in courtship between birds and mammals. Birds select mates with female preference, while mammals show little or no female choice. The piece also explains why farm dogs bark at strangers, citing unfamiliar scents as the trigger.
An old feature describes a beer drinking contest between the Red Caps and the Blues with under two dozen students present. The Red Caps drank 108 more bumpers than the Blue Caps as the piece prompts solving how many bumpers were consumed.
Informal ad copy announces a remedy named pocrons recom for catarrh throat and chest issues. Instant use is urged with local druggists selling at 25c and 50c under a cross-labeled genuine mark. Includes Henderson and other drug firms in ad copy.
A compilation of editorial opinions from various Iowa papers arguing extravagance should be curbed and hard times may spur duty. The pieces reference boxing, governance, deportation attitudes, and economic phrases, reflecting regional press sentiment on public conduct and policy.
A rural town questions vanished standard gauge women as rumors spread about appearance mishaps and missing toupees. Residents debate whether small slips should change how they judge others or reveal hidden identities.
An advertisement touts a glycerine mixture called Adler-i ka said to relieve gas and sour stomach, act on both bowels, and remove foul matter. It claims prevention of appendicitis and fast relief for constipation. The copy mentions Wangler Bros. Co. as distributors and notes ease of storage.
Uncle Harry reviews the year 1919 noting the Versailles peace conference and the treaty, Wilson’s illness, strikes worldwide, aviation milestones including NC 4 across the Atlantic, and abolition era steps like Prohibition and women's suffrage. He cites Russian, Irish, Italian matters, demobilization, and rising costs of living as yearlong themes.
Personal testimonials from readers in Rising Sun and Baxter claim Marlix eliminated vomiting and improved appetite. The short promotional piece urges readers to buy Marlix liquid, guaranteed by The Marlix Co and sold locally in Waterloo by C. J. Miller and Wangler Bros Co.
An advertisement extols Number 40 as a universal blood remedy after 40 years practice by J C Mendenhall. It claims efficacy in blood disorders skin diseases rheumatism catarrh stomach kidney and other troubles. A testimonial from J L Dupree reports relief from sciatic neuralgia nervous breakdown after three months use. Sold by Wangler Bros Co and other druggists.
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