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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1925
Page
4
Waterloo Evening Courier discusses Waterloo public building priorities for 1926, urging completion of an adequate aviation station larger YMCA building Realty Hall and a Park Avenue bridge. It asserts most items could materialize in 1926 and stresses setting definite beginnings this year.
The article reports on the Allied decision not to evacuate the Cologne bridgehead by the January 10 deadline, citing disarmament concerns under the peace treaty. It notes rumors of German armaments and the impact on Dawes Plan reparations if Cologne remains under occupation. It also mentions a U.S. legal action in the District of Columbia to halt veteran bonus checks.
A garbled report notes Gov. Sweet of Colorado mobilized the national guard to remove a state civil service commissioner. It mentions Gov. Davis of Kansas facing backlash over dismissing a university chancellor and Gov. Small of Illinois liable for interest on public title. Also cites President Coolidge urging acceptance of truth in science and theory.
Dr Brady discusses mucous colitis as a vague borderland between normal and abnormal intestinal function. He notes most patients are neurotic and often hard to treat, and he emphasizes infection and surgical cleanliness as crucial in preventing recurrence. Readers ask about infected hands, prevention, and a two year five month old with knock knee.
Denys oe Myers tells the American Political Science association that 47 treaties were negotiated for the league of nations. The Denver mint did not increase silver dollar supply this year, delivering 3,000,000 double eagles, a point some prefer to note. George Rastus, Pullman gondolier, vows this year to gamble only with his own dice attempts.
Davenport Democrat notes Yale professor’s claim that earth’s rotation is slowing slightly, predicting a tenth of a second longer day in 10.06 years. Storm Lake Pilot Tribune argues postal deficits and savings from reduced waste baskets. Havenport Democrat urges appreciating mild weather and seasonal changes.
A dialogue-heavy excerpt shows Emma Goldman and Imogene debating who should be deported for social sins. Andrew rants about diverse targets including umbrella-tuckers, careless drivers, late theatergoers, and sound-pattern critics, proposing an armada transport to Belpolistan and back to the dock.
Questions on sponges as bath items bird moulting and waterfowl ranges prompt a nature page in this 1923 issue. Readers’ curiosities are answered with notes on sea cucumbers snaking eggs and shell hatching, plus oyster market observations and biologist remarks.
Lenore Ralston and her sister Marta witness Gordon Flesher kiss Marta at a club. Marta fears exposure as Ralston recalls his honeymoon and considers escape plans. Maria counsels Norrie to rely on Gordon while mother’s arrival looms and police attention rises.
A Netherlands farmer sells whole and half hams at one dollar and a quarter each, using a rule that half a ham costs the same as a whole. Customers buy halves, unaware of the math, and the farmer profits until authorities or truth emerge. The tale weaves in a puzzle about borrowed cars and local gossip, ending with a family scene in Manchester.
Readers are urged to try Walker’s Prostate Specific remedy with a free sample offer. The advertisement promises relief from frequent urination, burning, groin and back pain, and strength loss, claiming no cost if cured and requesting readers to mail name to Walker at 23205 Gateway Station, Kansas City, Missouri.
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