Thrift is the key to prosperity in wartime and beyond
A column argues thrift surpasses spending, cites France as model for saving via households and bonds, contrasts American habits with French savers, and urges Americans to adopt a stable saving plan. It highlights the value of liberty bonds and notes women’s practical political influence while reflecting on Clemenceau and France’s debt repayment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Clemenceau
Germany
French
Chamber of Deputies
To Have And To Hold In Waterloo Liquor Dilemma
A Waterloo commentary questions how to police forty million gallons of bonded liquor in warehouses. It notes evaporation risks, storage flaws, and calls for distributing portions to homes to ease enforcement and reduce warehousing, police, and red tape. Government officials may consider such ideas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada
Waterloo
Iowa
Temple of Justice
Forgotten in Winter Snow Blocks Grant Highway Route
A Grant highway stretch between Waterloo and Dubuque was impassable for eight miles last week due to deep snow. The article notes road laws protect dirt roads from rain but scarcely shield highways from snow, leaving the route blocked for motorists.
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Manchester
Earlville
Trafic
Suimmer
Waterloo
Dubuque
Grant Highway
Immunity talk by Dr John B Huber in health column
Health Talk by Dr John B Huber discusses immunity types natural racial and acquired forms, notes Jewish immunity to consumption and temperance, and explains passive and active immunity using horse serum. Includes cautions on diagnosis and a request envelope for questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa
Moses
Paniels and Sims Resolve Medal Muddle for Campaign
Paniels and Admiral Sims will straighten out the medal and decorations issue in time so it will not be included in the campaign matters next summer. The effort aims to clarify status and avoid partisan rhetoric affecting public perception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paniels
Admiral Sims
Sume ‘Mer
Old Year Out in the Snow Poem by Frank L. Stanton
A dialect verse by Frank L. Stanton reflecting on the passing of the old year. It contrasts cold winter imagery with the arrival of a new year, ending with a farewell line and noting a 1920 copyright. The piece blends rural Southern voice with themes of departure and renewal.
The Sandman Story by Mrs F A Walker
A vintage tale in a playroom where toys with and without feet share a woes filled night. Jack in a Box praises its dry box life while Teddy Bear Dora Doll Jumping Jack and Sailor Boy Doll recall rain soaked troubles and the fear of losing limbs.
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Jack
Dora Doll
Jumping Jack
Dara
Teddy Bear
Teddy
Sailor Boy
Jack-in-a-Box
Unclear dialogue cited by Dora and Jack about springs
A fragment of dialogue features Dora Doll noting dampness and Jack admitting stiffness in a spring. Jack claims the feeling will wear off and jokes he envies those with feet and legs. The excerpt reads as a casual, reflective exchange with playful tone.
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Dora Doll
Jack
Nature Notes I Why does the male wren build separate nests
Answers in tomorrow's Nature Notes discuss whether male wrens build separate nests for themselves, possible cross species friendships among animals, and differences in sunset quality between spring and autumn.
Woodpeckers nests abandoned then reused by relatives
Abandoned woodpecker nests are recaptured by nuthatches chickadees and brown creepers which lack chisels to excavate their own homes thus live in second hand habitations. The hepatica or liver leaf is the earliest and most beautiful woods flower and some specimens emit a delicate fragrance. The cow grazing pattern differs from that of horses and sheep.
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Jil
Deceptive Hymn of a Shrouded Harvest Queen
A fragmentary, symbolic scene depicts a figure named Bose as a dyadic caretaker of greens. She moves through a dewy landscape, using a tongue like a sickle to harvest without harming animals or causing abrupt harm, shaping the land into a smooth, quiet carpet.
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Hera
The Iowa Editors On San Francisco Convention
An Iowa Democrat argues the San Francisco convention is timed to favor administration allies and allow Woodrow Wilson to control nominating power. The piece suggests travel costs will deter some delegates, while others foresee prompt turnout by administration loyalists. A separate Davenport Times excerpt warns Poland and Europe face a new war if Bolshevik advances succeed, citing Gen Bliss on U.S. arms aid to Poland to hold back the red menace.
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Des Moines
San Francisco
California
Iowa
Woodrow Wilson
Davenport
Poland
Europe
Gan. Bliss
United States
Russia
Baker
State Department
Gen. Bliss
Ways and Means Committee
Washington
America
Cat Opens Door By Pushing Electric Button
Mrs George Kear nan a cat lover owns a Persian cat said to be almost human in intelligence. The feline locked out of the house jumped to a ledge near the door and stretched out a paw with a long claw to push the electric button, unlocking the door.
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Ondon
George Kearnan
Carpenter’s problem solved by three-piece board turn
A historical puzzle note from Sam Loyd presents a carpentry challenge. The line LSRONLWYSRGUES is to be turned into a readable sentence by adding one vowel nine times to form the solution. The accompanying illustration shows cutting a board into three parts and turning one piece to form a square, a practical trick discussed in Loyd’s BRAIN TESTS column No. 278 dated 16 minutes 20.
Uncle Harry Talks Europe's Serious Condition
Uncle Harry and Helen discuss Europe's postwar troubles and interdependence in a family dialogue. They stress no nation is isolated, foreign trade links all countries, and aid must come from both Europe and the United States as they outline calls for responsible help and shared burdens.
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Europe
Helen
Uncle Marty
Germany
Austria
Jimmy
Warig
Uncle Harry
League of Nations
Africa
Asia
South America
Anclé Harry
Uses of Aspirin Told by Bayer
The Bayer Company introduced Aspirin over eighteen years ago and physicians quickly found it Marvelous for relief of rheumatism colds headache neuralgia warache toothache lumbago neuritis aching joints and pain in general. To get the genuine Bayer Tablets of Aspirin ask for Bayer Cross marked packages. Handy tin boxes of 12 tablets cost only a few cents and druggists carry larger Bayer packages. Aspirin is the trade mark of Bayer Manufacture of Monoacetic acid ester.
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Bayer Company
Bayer
Dr King’s New Discovery Relieves Heavy Chest Colds
For fifty years it has loosened congested chests and eased phlegm in colds and coughs. The ad urges giving it to youngsters and adults with promises of no disagreeable after effects. Available at druggists in 60c and 2.20 dollar bottles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Dr King’s New Life Pills Promote Gentle Bowel Cleansing
Historic ad promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills as a natural, comfortable laxative. It claims they relieve biliousness headaches and tongue fur, restore regular bowels without violent purging, and are available at all druggists.
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Dr. King
Getting Too Fat Try This Reduce
A promotional ad claims Marmola Prescription Tablets can safely reduce weight by three or four pounds weekly without dieting or exercise. It directs readers to Marmola Co. in Detroit for a large supply, endorsed by "thousands" who know.
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Marmola Co
Woodward Av
Detroit
Mich
Stop Tobacco For A Month And Feel The Change
Stop tobacco for a month and see how much better you feel. You can quit without suffering cravings or inconvenience. Use Nicotol as directed from any druggist and the habit will quit. Dr. Connor of Johns Hopkins Hospital comments on tobacco harms in an upcoming article. Nicotol is sold by Wanegler’s Bros. and B W Schuneman & Co.
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W. H. Hartman CO
Weat Park Ave
Alnn
John G Hartman
A.W Peterson
Treax
Gen’ Mer
Waterloo
Iowa
Associated Press
Hoesacee
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Washington, D. C
Munsey
Dougherty
New York
Philadelphia
Chicago
Story
Brooks & Finler
Rep's
Connor
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Wanegler’ Bros
B. W. Schuneman & Co
Snake Oil Promises Quick Relief with Money Back Guarantee
The item touts Miller's Antiseptic Oil known as Snake Oil claiming rapid relief for rheumatism lumbago sprains and colds. It cites customer letters from Sateh Mitchell in Missouri and Genry Atwell in Kentucky praising the product while offering a money back guarantee and urging purchase through Wangler Bros. Co.
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Sateh Mitchell
Huggins
Miller
Thall
Genry Atwell
Center
Kentucky
Wang
Ler Bros. Co
Agdve
Wizard Oil and Liver Whips Advertised for Pain Relief
An old advertisement touts Stiff Joint Sure Muscles and Wizard Oil as remedies for rheumatism backache and soreness. It claims quick penetration and antiseptic use for cuts and bruises, plus a money back guarantee. Also promotes Liver Whips pink pills at 30 cents with a satisfaction promise.
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Secresry
Wwe
Bing
John B. Huber
Herbert Spencer
Frank L. Stanton
Sandman
Mrs. F. A Walker
Nature Notes
John Burroughs
Cay
Sam Loyd
Emmy Moots
Almin
Fedster
Nolte
Uncle Harty
Dr. Wing
Waterloo Laundry Co
Fifth and
Jefferson
Hamlin
Jonze C. Bliss Co
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