Waterloo paper details highway plans and policy debate
Black Hawk county contemplates a 20 mile hard surfaced road network from Janesville to Cedar Falls and Waterloo to La Porte City with work in 1923 and 1924, using county boards to approve locations and aiming for federal aid. Upshaw resolution on Prohibition stirs congress with debate over personal conduct and impact on policy.
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Board of Supervisors
Black Hawk County
Janesville
Cedar Falls
Waterloo
la Porte City
Black Hawk
Waterloo-La Porte City
Ipecak Boards of Supervisors
Thighwer
Paul E. Stillman
Des Moines
Calculating calories and personal health questions feature
William Brady M D presents a health service column discussing calorie calculations from common foods. The piece cites Bulletin No. 28 by Atwater and Bryant, warns about obesity and disease from excessive calories, and answers reader questions on aluminum cookware, head noises, sterilizing thermometers, and quinine.
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William Brady
Arthur Charlene Natices
Brady
William Brody
Friend Wife by Roe Fulkerston
Imogene and Andrew spar over self worth and culture in a witty exchange. Imogene accuses Andrew of unsatisfactory character while he deflects with flirtatious compliments about her shoes and social expectations. The pair trade barbs as their domestic dispute hints at broader themes of identity and marriage.
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Andrew
Imogene
Paris
When the Coal Trust Sorter Hits You
A fragmentary piece recalls summer heat and a distant letter from Bi in Californy. An old man mutters about winds and a fishers wobble while a breezy line about sunshine and July lingers. The text hints at a lighthearted, rustic mood amid weather and travel mentions.
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Californy
Trifles Count More Than Speed in Life
A parable style exchange shows Mr. Turtle valuing observation over swift travel while Mr. Fox and Mr. Dog illustrate the risks of rash movement. The tale suggests those who hurry miss the small beauties around them, warning that speed can blind awareness. Tomorrow’s story promises a playful tale titled Madam Cow's Ten Party.
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Grandpa
Mr. Dog
Mr. Fox
Mr. Turtle
Madam Cow
Pax
Mr. Turtles
Jrest
Dog
The Sandman Story by Mrs Fla Walker
In a woodland scene Mr Fox meets Mr Turtle as they exchange greetings about travel and age. The tale unfolds with slow humor as the characters converse near resting turns in a morning setting.
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Sandman
Fla. Walker
Fox
MR. Turtle
Mr. Fox
Grandpa
Brain Tests by Arm Loud
A humorous column presents a riddle about milkman Honest John and two customers with large pails, then shifts to a dialogue between Mr. Fox and Mr. Turtle about missing life’s details when moving too quickly. It blends a puzzle and a fable style with playful exchanges.
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John
Brookhart Gains Friendly Reception Before Iowa Legislature
Des Moines Capital reports Senator Brookhart addressed a joint session of the Iowa Senate and House with humor and a calm, constructive tone. He spoke as a champion of the “common people” and urged harmony, avoiding bitterness in discussing day’s problems.
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Brookhart
Des Moines
United States
Iowa
Can You Answer These Questions About Nature
Burroughs Nature Club Notes from 1921 invites readers to submit questions on nature topics. The column promises answers in tomorrow’s Nature Notes and covers inquiries about animal toes, feeding pigeons, and locating books on moth collecting.
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Burroughs Nature Club
Houghton Mifflin Co
Nature Notes
Questions on birds, soil, dogs and rabies sources
A reader asks about a seabird species Saint Helena sterna hirunda and its identification. Another asks if lime or bone meal helps roses and how to soil test. A third seeks dog disease books and rabies symptoms with suggested reference works listing several titles.
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U. Ss. Dept. of
Hart
Jaro Mayhew
Love and Scandal Entangle Sheila Elliston and Phil Wilmington
In a melodramatic triangle Sheila Elliston, a nurse, stirs romance with Phil Wilmington while his sister Mrs. Wilmington suspects a past affair with Susanne Jones. A hidden past, threats, and a potential divorce center on trust misgivings and a malevolent rumor mill as Sheila faces a calculated attempt to destroy her marriage.
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Sheila
Walters
Walton
Dr. Thornton
Asa
Phil
Kay
Young Jones
Tony Soper
Prolica
Susanne Jones
Shella
Susanne
Phil Sheila
Trojan
Tony
Susanna Jones
Anyymore
Jude
Walter
Abe Martin Pleads for Consumer Rate Relief Beyond Corporations
The piece questions whether the federal court should permit consumers to raise rates when not breaking even, contrasting with corporate practices. It mentions Grover Bergdoll only vaguely and notes reliable people involved with Fom and Jerry during the holidays.
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Grover Bergdoll
Jerry Durin
Bayer Aspirin Ad Promises Genuine Product
An advertisement warns buyers to look for Bayer Crosa on the package or tablet to ensure genuine Bayer aspirin. It touts safety proven over twenty three years for colds headaches and pain and notes standard packaging with twelve tablets and bottles of 24. The Bayer trademark is linked to monoacetyl salicylic acid manufacture and directions are printed on each package.
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J. W. H. Hartman CO
John C Hartman
A W. Peterson
Tress
Gen'l Ber
Waterloo
Lows
Associated Press
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Geo
J. G. Dougherty
Washington, D. C
Aps
Philadelphia
Chicago
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Story
Brooks & Finley
Rep's
Bayer
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Upshaw
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Upshawn
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Italy
Mars
Nebraska
Missouri
Councit Bluffs
Omaha
Yonkers
Manhattan
Mother
The
United States Agricultural Department
W. QO. Atwater
A. P. Bryant
Government Printing Office
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I. C
St Orily
Sadell
J.C
Jurop
Hsome
Wife
Roe Fulkerson
Coal Trust
Frank L. Stanton
Diozenes
Marshalltown Times-Republican
George P. Bennett
Beniington County
South Dakota
Diofenes
Stérna
Sheila Elliston
Idah McGlone Gibson
John F. Diego
Wnight
Boston
Ware
Abe Martin
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