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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1920
Page
2
Fractured OCR shows newspaper masthead and address lines for Waterloo Evening Courier with ownership and pricing details. Contains editor John C. Hartman and ads policy remarks. garbled date and agent notes clutter page.
A New York deputy market commissioner urges women and housekeepers to study marketing. She advocates school courses on buying for the table and organizing group discussions with experts to cut costs and improve domestic buying efficiency.
A fragmentary vocal excerpt echoes a lively mood about personal feelings and the folk idea of consulting a doctor and an oculist to examine imagination and mood. The playful line ends with a drawn out exclamation.
The article critiques politicians using Mr. Bryan's name to attack or defend policies. It notes Bryan’s enduring appeal and warns that future aspirants should watch his personal following. It implies W N Wilson’s stance and Democrat maneuvers around economic issues and public sentiment.
A Mason City Globe Gazette item promotes seasonal prices with apples at 7 cents each and old-fashioned hickory nuts at 30 cents per pound, inviting readers to enjoy winter evenings with these treats.
An old advertisement urges using maltified cocoanut oil shampoo instead of soaps and alkali heavy cleaners. It claims pure greaseless shampoo cleanses hair and scalp, removes dust and dandruff, leaves hair silky and manageable, and is inexpensive and widely available.
A fragmentary note hints at a nomination for the weather bureau, stating If his fore cast proves accurate We nominate him. The context remains unclear but centers on an appointment suggestion regarding meteorology.
Health talk outlines causes of bronchitis from cold moist feet to overheated rooms and poor ventilation. It notes bronchitis as a germ disease linked to measles malaria whooping cough and other conditions and lists early symptoms and home remedies before seeking a physician. The page then presents a patient report about leg weakness and possible tuberculosis of the hip joint with request for medical correspondence.
A fragmented dialogue shows Andrew and Imogene discussing a visitor at his office, with hints of Nellie Cauly and past relationships. The overheard exchange suggests lingering romantic tension and social intrigue within a domestic circle.
The article cites Dr. Hirschfeld on how heavy tobacco use after forty five signals personal crisis and lists health risks from appetite loss to high blood pressure. It promotes Nicotol as a non habit forming aid to curb cravings with a money back guarantee from local druggists Wangler Bros. and B. W. Schuneman & Company.
Answers to yesterday's questions include the most fragrant native wildflower being the horned waterwort or similar contender. It notes atmospheric effects and a heatless stalk or scape about a foot high with whitish flowers.
Reddy Fox teases Mr. Coon by claiming a cure for the disease of flashes. He reveals the remedy is a climate change, warning that repeated flashes will force relocation. Mr. Coon bolts from the scene, frightened and determined to move.
Three girls and a coach try to buy a chicken costing under four dollars. Arabella, Betsey, Carrie, and Kelsey propose different fractions of their money to total the price. The solution requires solving for the chicken price p, given each offer yields just enough with their contributions.
The piece argues that the consumer ultimately bears the income tax since he cannot pass it along, unlike producers. It critiques citizens who groan and cuss instead of recognizing this burden and considering consequences.
The ad touts Diamond Dyes guaranteed to color wool silk linen cotton and blends. It claims a directions book ensures no mistakes and offers a Color Card from a druggist to match fabrics like dresses blouses stockings skirts and draperies.
A testimonial claims Mayr's Remedy eased bloating and stomach pains after a druggist sister-in-law advised it. The ad describes the product as harmless and effective for stomach, liver, and intestinal ailments, including appendicitis, with a money back guarantee. Wangler Bros., Hansen & Hansen and druggists advertised.
A Cincinnati chemist offers Freezone a quarter ounce remedy for corns calluses and hard skin. A few drops relieve soreness instantly and loosened skin lets you lift away the corn with no pain. The ad claims no irritation to surrounding skin and shrinking calluses on feet.
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