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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1926

Page

5

Woman Physician Warns of Perils of Gas Poisoning

Rochester Minnesota January 18 Dr Georgina Widen Mayo Clinic scientist explains carbon monoxide dangers and winter risks. She outlines emergency steps including fresh air, calling a doctor, artificial respiration if needed, and careful aftercare to prevent pneumonia and relapse.

Warng Rochester Minn United States Georgina Widen Mayo Clinic Alan Widen Tarden Ludep Deiclares

Denver Republicans designate Phipps as campaign chair

Denver plans for the 1921 campaign shift to the west as Senator Lawrence C. Phipps of Colorado is chosen to head the Republican Senate campaign committee. The party aims to gain seats in the upper chamber, with 32 states up for election and many contests expected in the solid South.

Denver Culu Wast Lawrence” .C. Phipps Colorado Reptil

Unclear OCR item from Winton dated January

Fragmentary text from the Winton file references river harvests and names such as Shean Tons and Teeving. The readable portion mentions delays and varying conditions prior to a supposed harvest or event, but specifics are obscured by damaged text.

Waterloo Bell System Grows As 50th Anniversary Nears

Waterloo exchange marks its semi centennial with a history from 1883 switchboard beginnings to 10400 telephones today and plans for Northwestern Bell’s 1926 expansion. The piece notes Miss Anna Speicher as first operator and Theodore Vail’s role, with insight into early costs and growth.

Maret Alexander Graham Bell United States Bell Telephone Companies Arterico Exchange Middle West Theodore N. Vail Waterloo Graham Bell Bell Iowa Bell Telephone Company W. Y. Iredale Imanager Western Union Telegraph Company Western Union Speicher Fourth and Sycamore Streets Anna Speicier Northwestern Bell Telephone Company Miss Speicher F. B. Boiss Waterloo Frit and Commission Co Fowler Company Moses Ricker Walnut Court Dom Pedro Brazil Taverrhady Thomas A. Wiatson Bell System Tariuong Northwestern Phins Northwestern Kell Telephone Waterloo Exchange Anna Speicher Interlop

Florida Migration Is Real Gold Rush Says Simpson

Francis Simpson, a former contractor now in Bell, Florida, describes Florida’s rapid growth as a real gold rush driven by new wealth from the north. He notes vast real estate buying, quick property sales, and large-scale building projects along the coast from Jacksonville to Key West, with modern improvements and infrastructure expanding rapidly.

Florida Simpson Francis Simpson Bell Fla Andrew Thompson Bortanes California Wales Jacksonville Key West Wentirdis Ata Dyer Tova Pyerse Livre

States join Kentucky to save Cumberland Falls protest

Nine states join Gov Fields in opposing hydrowheeting power dams at Cumberland Falls Kentucky's largest waterfall. Protests from Federation of Women's Clubs chapters in Wyoming Kansas West Virginia and others reach Washington while Kentucky officials review the impact on the scenic region and its preserved park status.

Cumberland Falls Gov. Fields Kentucky W. S. Atkeson Artesia New Mexico Whitley McCreary Cumberland Wyoming Kansas West Virginia Federations of Women’s Clus Fede Power Washington Conservation Departments Federation of Women's Clubs Kentucky Estate Park Commission Protest Deral Power Secretari of War, Interior and Agriculture Lee Cumberland Pits

Egypt to limit cotton planting in 1926

Cairo dispatches report a new law restricting cotton to no more than one third of arable land this year. The measure aims to protect Egypt’s fragile farmland and ensure adequate food production for its 13 million people while the Nile valley develops irrigation and rail infrastructure under European-led modernization.

Washington, LB Egypt Cairo National Geographic Society Africa Nile Maryland Inday Cigaret Levant Aegean Atlantic Red Sea Mohammed Men Nile Valley Walter Mediterranean Europe Asia Sinai Peninsula Wile Sea Island

McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Tablets Promise Quick Gains

Advertises McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets as easy to take and effective for rapid weight gain and strengthening health. Claims 30 day flesh and vigor improvements for skinny men and women with a money back guarantee if targets aren’t met. Names Wangler Bros. Robert Drug Co. and druggists as sources.

Aml Health eGoy Wangler Bros Robert Drug Co McCos

San Antonio Police Quiet After Five Years Without Major Robberies

In San Antonio with 200000 plus residents and 193 officers, the police department reports no major robberies in five years. The force includes 25 expert pistol shots and Chief T O Miller. Officers train regularly and maintain quick draw reputations as they patrol about 50 square miles.

San Antonio Yex Alamo T. O. Miller

Colonial era Norway spruce among early red spruces

Fragmentary text notes a Christmas tree cultivar linked to the United States origin, mentioning the Norway spruce as a favored early colonial planting. The brief hints at cultivation and selection practices for festive use.

United ,States Norway

Beware the Cough Or Cold That Hangs On

Persistent coughs and colds lead to trouble. Creomulsion claims twofold action soothing inflamed membranes and inhibiting germ growth. The ad promises relief with Creosote as a key ingredient and offers a money back guarantee if relief isn’t found.

Druggzist! Creomulsion Company Atlanta

Heet Pain Healer Advertised for Rapid Relief

An old advertisement promotes Heet as a heat penetrator for easing pain in joints and muscles. It claims instant warming action with a cork applicator, reduces soreness and stiffness, and wards off congestion while being clean and non staining.

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