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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1921
Page
3
A Waterloo relief plea urges a $25,000 fundraiser to aid both Waterloo families and central European children, promising 100 percent of contributions reach beneficiaries. It argues humanitarian duty and cautions about market changes, advocating careful consideration before shifting from current price and trading systems.
Congressman Haugen, speaking in Washington on the agricultural district plan, says he has not received guidance from constituents on price controls or board of trade changes. He advocates hedging as beneficial to farmers and buyers, while reports note clamor to prohibit futures dealing. When asked if stopping change trading would help farmers, he said no man knows, noting that no trials have occurred.
The Republican caucus moves to reappoint Arch W. McFarlane of Waterloo as speaker for a second term, praising his statesmanship, tact, and leadership. The Courier congratulates him and notes the unusual achievement for a young man, predicting continued Merits in guiding the house through sessions. The item also mentions a local Danville anecdote about a church-fasting wife and farm prices.
Mrs Tilford Moots votes for buying shoes for Elie while suggesting funds go to the car. Mrs Joe Rietz appears outside a store with Veay, reflecting everyday errands and conversations in a small town setting.
John R Huber M D discusses the critical role of pure air for life health and warmth. He explains oxygen cycles through the body, the need for well ventilated rooms, moderate humidity, and safe drafts, warning against strong drafts and gas-emittting stoves. Readers may mail questions for delayed replies by the editor.
Andrew hides a small package from Imogene in his house coat pocket while they spar verbally over secrets and Christmas gifts. Imogene teases and presses for the contents, then abandons curiosity as he calmly reads his newspaper and dismisses the issue. The box contains six pairs of socks, a nonchalant reveal that ends the scene.
A satirical poem describes a severe winter in Billville with snow and sleet pinching Charity and the town. Preacher and locals suffer, a blizzard uproots plans, and townsfolk cope by burning fires in the street. The speaker jokes about spring not arriving soon and hopes for milder days by April.
A roadside tale where a fruitful tree berates Madam Pig for not praising its fallen apples. The tree’s refusal to share leads to ruined fruit as Mr. Blackbird mocks the tree’s demand for thanks and the story ends with the tree losing its harvest to its own vanity.
On his seventieth birthday a two article tebus form puzzle was presented. The reader is asked to identify the articles shown and fill blanks with words such as Behalf fare well cabin caravan China.
Brenda escapes a threat from Mrs. Darcy in a New York shop after lingering in a demimonde display. She seeks aid from a priest for protection as the Darcy pursuit continues through crowded streets toward her hotel on Twenty-ninth Street.
Knoxville Express argues grade crossings need reform with removals and overhead solutions to save lives and reduce danger. Perry Chief notes cabinet appointments under Harding, asserting the new administration will choose competent, American-minded men without alarming the public.
Des Moines Tribune reports Chairman Good of the house appropriations committees voices a hard line on war bills, proposing army growth and limited funding for the shipping board. Mason City Globe-Gazette notes Albert Haugen pushes a bill to curb slack packing and deceptive packaging with exhibits showing false bottoms and misrepresented contents.
Readers submit questions on natural history and the column provides concise answers. Topics cover r al bine sparrow, toad defense, edible woodchuck meat, avian eye development in young, aquarium water changes, and differences between hard and soft wood with notes on cell structure and fiber content.
An advertisement touts Danderine as a hair remedy that stops hair from falling out and thickens and beautifies hair after a few applications. It claims hair regains life brightness vigor and abundance with minimal cost.
Advertisement promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a mild laxative and safe liver remedy. Claims they replace calomel without damaging teeth, improve dullness and sluggish feelings, and quickly address constipation and liver imbalance. Includes marketing phrases about lifting spirits and clearing “clouded brain.”
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