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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1920

Page

2

Waterton Evening Courier masthead and rates

The Waterton Evening Courier lists volume and issue details, publication policy and pricing. It notes Hartman as President and Editor, A W Peterson as Treasurer, and a price of 4.09 per year in Iowa and 6.00 elsewhere, with Associated Press affiliation and advertising rules.

WH. Hartman CO Setae Sans Yoho Hartman A W. Peterson Treas Iowa They Waterloo Associated I’ress Associated Presa Focal News Ember Washington, D. C New York Pendola Chicket Story Brooks & Finley

Death of John Barleycorn and a Perfect Caucus

The column mourns the death of John Barleycorn as a symbol of prohibition’s arc, noting the nation’s sobriety struggle and the Supreme Court battles. It contrasts public grief in cities with quiet Waterloo responses and reflects on Prohibition’s hard-won stance and potential future shifts. It also notes a Democratic caucus for minority leader after Senator Martin’s death, with Hitcheack and Underwood each at 19 votes and Senator Smith of Georgia mentioned.

John Barley Waterloo Kaiser Bach Wets Altho John Barless Supreme Court of the United States Brian Martin Virginia Hitcheack Underwood Sonith Georgia

Harmonious caucus sparks mock debate on voting

A fractured parliamentary tone mocks a caucus with talk of perfect harmony and equal votes for Mitchcock Underwood and Smith. Allegations of strategic voting mix with light satire about Secretary Glass and potential shifts, imagining a flawless balance if party lines align.

Manns Bad Break on Berger Seat Sparks House Debate

The piece criticizes Representative Mann for shifting to support seating Victor Berger, an avowed Socialist, arguing the move risks Congress and the country. It notes Berger’s wartime record, the narrow House vote against seating him, and warns Milwaukee’s bid to seat him would undermine national governance. It also references Henry Ford remarks and rising coffee prices as broader context.

Mann House of Representatives Gillett Uneir Ydle Victor Berger Mrr. Mann Berger Socialist Party Congress Milwaukee Utah Berger Ism

Athlete's Heart and the Risks of Intense Training

Health Talks by John G B Huber A M M D describe the athlete's heart from incomplete closure of the aortic valve cusps. Violent exertion can rupture cusps causing backflow, heart enlargement, and symptoms like palpitations headaches and faintness. Training is harmless only if the heart is undamaged by disease or intoxication.

Carter John B. Huber

Friend Wife by Roe Fulkerson

Imogene praises Isabel for her active role in modern movements. Isabel, a vice president of the Eugenics association, advocates laws to prevent intermarriage and to curb perceived moral and mental weaknesses. The dialogue hints at fears about demographic decline and racial eugenics ideas in the day.

Andrew Imogene Isabel Algo Feminism The Eugenics Association United States

Nature Notes T. Are abandoned woolsperkers' nesig used again

Question style prompt asks about reuse of abandoned woolsp ers, a fragrance peculiarity of hepatica or figure leaf flowers, and whether she cow grazes differently from horse and sheep. Tomorrow's Nature Notes promises NSWERS.

Nesig

Do birds sing in winter in southern Virginia

Answers note some birds like snow buntings chickadees and others sing little in winter while many English birds stay cheerful. in the U S south to Virginia many species are quiet during severe frosts. The text discusses seasonal timing of plant growth and vegetable life events.

Great Britain Virginia Soson

The Sandman Story Part II in the Woods

In a moonlit tale Reddy Fox tricks Mr Coon by leaving a tin plate, misleads him, and escapes as Mr Dog pursues. Mr Coon later discovers the plate’s flashes when sunlight hits it and realizes he outsmarted the fox, keeping the plate as a bright keepsake.

Reddy Fox Mr. Coon Coon Teddy Fox Mr. Dog Iday Reddy Mr.i Coon

Iowa Editors Fragment Sparks Confusing Pantomime Note

A garbled Iowa Register snippet throws a puzzling image with unclear terms and fragmented phrases about public opinion and a possible equating of words to actions. The readable portion hints at a wasteful or playful digression rather than a clear report.

Beam tests and a three-piece cut geometry puzzle

The article presents a classic carpentry puzzle about converting a board into a square with only three pieces. It then poses an algebraic brain teaser using Arabella, Carrie, and Betsy's money to deduce a chicken's cost, concluding the chicken is worth 2.04 dollars.

Arabella Fiersey Carris Carrie Betsy

Marlix Claims Stomach Trouble Cure From Fort Wayne Ads

A testimonial ad promotes Marlix as a guaranteed stomach remedy. Mr B A Gaskill of Fort Wayne and Mrs Olle Ledford of Greenback share success stories after long battles with sour stomach and digestive issues. The copy urges readers to buy liquid Marlix, use as directed, and notice improvements in appetite and comfort.

Mr. B. A. Gaskill Fort Wayne Ind Marlix Marlix Co Fruggiste W. Fourth St Wangler Bros. Co EB. Wourth St

The Misery of Backache and Women’s Health Advice

Muskegon Michigan readers are urged to consider Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for back pain and female health. A testimonial from Mrs. G. Scuon praises improved strength and ability to work after use. The ad invites women with doubts to write for confidential guidance from the Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Massachusetts.

Muskegon, Mich Lydia Pinkham Lydia E. Pinkham Lydia Einkham

Sloan's Liniment Promoted For Aches And Pains

An old advertisement touts Sloan's Liniment as a quick, economical remedy for sciatic and other pains. It claims fast penetration without rubbing, easing lumbago neuralgia stiff limbs and bruises, and urges readers to become regular users joining thousands worldwide.

Sloan Ibres Sines Rae

Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey Promises Quick Cough Relief

An old advertisement touts Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey to loosen and expel a cough and treat colds. It claims the first dose shows results, with the second and third doses proving the product fights coughs, grippe, bronchitis, and asthma, sold by druggists in 30c 60c and 1 20 prices.

Dr. Bell

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