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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1921
Page
3
The narrator riffs on old adages and modern changes, noting early to bed and rise, shifts in work, and the loss of horse power and autos. He recalls quiet humor about sleep, moving furniture, debt, and spare change amid prohibition era feeling and town life.
Waterloo Evening Conicr, a daily paper, publishes local Waterloo, Iowa news with Associated Press credit. The notice lists staff, rates, and advertising rules, including payment terms and policy standards for acceptability.
The piece discusses Iowa reapportionment reducing ten districts, shifting county lines, and balancing population, noting the political effort and the looming questions for counties like Black Hawk. It then links national calls to end wars and curb armaments with leaders like Admiral Sims, Pershing, and Taggart Buss urging peace, while debating U.S. primary reforms and voter information issues ahead of the Des Moines gathering.
Health Talks discuss how prenatal neglect and physical defects can influence juvenile behavior and morality. The speaker argues for medical exams for offenders, citing cases where correcting physical issues helped rescue youths from crime and poverty. Q&A covers gouty finger joints and treatment for granulated lids.
In the Cafe Royal after the theatre Andrew shares a hot plate of lobster with Imogene. She complains about the orchestra playing jazz and quick music while the cafe is crowded. He argues that the tempo helps diners chew and leave promptly.
A lively dining room scene describes patrons listening to an orchestra playing Barcarole and Rubbenstein tunes. Waiters lag during slow numbers but quicken when the tempo shifts to jazz. Diners and couples, including Tawney Apple and Imogene, react with humor and rhythm as food and music intertwine.
A barnyard tale shows Jack Puppy stealing food and tormenting hens and ducks until they confront Towser the dog. After a village meeting under currant bushes, the fowl seize dinner from Jack and teach him restraint. Jack learns etiquette and becomes well behaved. The lesson is framed as Mrs. Walkor’s Sandman story.
A reflective verse about youth and time. The speaker notes how youth paints a bright future with promises and dreams, yet time wears on and many hopes fade into memory. Hope flickers as years pass and new stars rise while old ones fade.
Readers submit questions about nature with topics on winter ice noises, which squirrel is hardier, and the rose breasted grosbeak. The column discusses bird claws, the tarsus as part of the foot, and how some birds show feathered or bare feet. It also touches on goats’ coats and color camouflage.
In New York strong opposition to barring immigration gates appears mixed with calls for liberal policy. The Cedar Rapids Republic concerns gate limits and future prosperity, while The Herald favors open gates at Blis Island. They question who shares prosperity as immigration rises. Webster City operates under a city manager plan, with The Freeman-Journal noting general satisfaction but highlighting ongoing debate.
Brenda Nielsen a New York art student travels from St. Thomas to study in the city. She poses as a model at an art school to fund her studies while her lover Roger distances himself. A tense, revealing scene unfolds as she endures an awkward modeling session and a lingering moral conflict.
The piece argues that good government rests on the people’s sustained interest and on capable, trustworthy leaders. It asks how to secure that interest and ensure the right individuals fill responsible positions to oversee government machinery.
Knoxville Express argues readjustment of values and prices affects all, noting wages and product prices may not move in tandem. It warns some fortunes rise while others fall, and that those who saved during prosperity will benefit as readjustment tightens.
Middle west farmers report wild cucumber plants as a danger to cultivated species due to disease carrying traits, prompting calls for control.
Ad claims No-To-Bac tablets curb nicotine urge and aid breaking the habit. Promises full refund if craving returns, highlighting mental and physical benefits and low cost.
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