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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1926
Page
3
A Waterloo Evening Courier column condemns opposition to the Harding era policy, noting senators use delay tactics to block a vote. It cites Senator Coleman's lengthy speech and Dawes plan for curbing endless floor remarks, while contrasting global debates on evolution and the court.
The piece recounts Harry Armstrong as the living author of the beloved song Sweat Adeline, with words by various rhymers before Richard H. Gerard fixed the verses. Armstrong recalls the tune’s slow but steady rise, noting it rhymed with pine and was named for a serenaded fair one. The text also mentions a North Western railroad record of 120,000,000 passengers in four years without a single loss.
In Des Moines dance hall leaders condemn Charleston as a menace while a poll shows 83 percent calling it undesirable. Debates mock prohibition and accuse critics of narrow mindedness as debates reference global upheavals and a named instructor in a village.
Davenport Times criticizes the legislative burden of the US Congress noting 955 bills introduced on day one and a projected 10 006 for the session while laments over excessive speed and minimal real consideration. The Great Protector and Sioux City editorials discuss restraint, civility, and law in society.
Carl Garrison, unjustly jailed for Olaf Thornberg's death, escapes after three years and finds an ally in Cant Needham. Needham’s daughter Janet faces pressure from suitor Haines who plots to ruin Garrison by exposing a hidden memory tied to her father. The tale centers on loyalty, deception, and a dangerous conspiracy on the lake.
Dr Brady explains suboxidation as insufficient oxidation driving arteriosclerosis and high blood pressure. He debunks deep breathing cures, stresses automatic oxygen use, and cautions readers against unscientific “cures.” He answers reader questions on vitamins and therapies with cautionary guidance.
Janet plans a midnight escape with her lover to free her father and confront Haines while fearing a second murderer. Her resolve grows as she looks to secrecy with Eseanahbe friends and a perilous future. The scene ends with a prompt to continuation. A New Zealand note adds a civic punishment for false fire alarms and an upcoming duty drill.
A garbled report notes more people begin drinking on New Year’s Eve than in past times while also mentioning jail or punishment in a confused way. It lacks clear names, places, or dates.
Uncle Wiggily hops along a snowy road with an empty basket as Mr Longears questions its contents. The tale features the rabbit hero and a talking bear in a muddled exchange about an imagined apple pie in the basket.
The tale follows Uncle Wiggily and Mr Whitewash finding a giant chestnut on snow. They debate its owner a giant man may return it or share with Johnnie and Billie Bushytail. Nurse Jane bakes a pie as the bear and rabbit prepare adventures. The Boh Cat interrupts with mischief.
Water shapes caves by wave action and underground flow. Shore cliffs like those along Lake Superior show wave carved hollows, while underground rivers dissolve limestone and loosen sandstone grains. Notable caves include Fingal's Cave on a Scottish island coast.
A chaotic scene unfolds as a large chestnut bursts open releasing many tiny nuts that scatter and knock a Bob Cat on the nose. Mrs Longears explains the shell contains small nuts from Brazil. The piece blends a whimsical kids tale with notes on pests and garden advice.
Nature notes from the club invite readers to send questions on natural topics to the Nature Notes Center for tomorrow's column. The readable text includes phrasing about answers and general-interest inquiries, but content is fragmented and partially garbled.
An old advertisement promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a liver cleansing remedy for digestion issues. It claims the tablets restore natural liver and bowel function, relieve stomach discomfort, and improve appetite and energy with a purely vegetable formula and olive color.
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