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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1923
Page
2
The article mourns Wallace Reid at 31, cites his drug habit and death, and urges lessons for youth. It questions the drug dangers and discusses how his struggle might deter others while condemning addiction and its social impact.
The 1922 Burroughs Nature Club column answers readers questions on birds and plants. It compares catbird eggs color, whale tail versus fish tail, aging trees, Quaile migration, dandelion naming, and the fig beetle feeding habits.
Dr William Brady discusses the progression from secret drinking to paregoric and laudanum to morphine or opium in drug habits. He notes symptoms from initial intoxication to depression and eventual organ decline, with withdrawal tortures and potential cures if life plans change.
Imogene confronts Andrew about a suspected affair after finding a powder puff in his pocket. He discovers the coat actually belongs to Jim Dulin, a bank director, revealing a mix up that clears him of deception. The scene shifts to Kay pursuing Sheila and a late night phone call intensifies her search.
Young Mrs. Wilmington recovers from a broken leg with nurse Sheila Elliston in attendance. Phil, Mrs. Wilmington’s brother, becomes involved with Sheila as scandal and past secrets unfold leading to marriage and threats of exposure. Sheila faces letters and calls while Susanne Jones schemes to win Phil.
A verse describing a winter storm and cold shelter needs. The speaker laments lack of cover, snow and wind, and notes hardship with rheumatism while imagining how people cope. The poem reflects on sorrow and social inequality during difficult weather.
In 1873 reports note heavy snow and washouts on the B. G. R. & N. line with 300 workers clearing tracks. Snow and cold hinder commerce as stock and grain cars were stranded and some unloaded to feed. Wheat oats and potatoes prices rise while a quail hunting case prompts fines under closed season laws.
Journal item notes receipt of four cast iron cannon and three cannon balls destined for the soldiers’ lot at the new cemetery overlook in Black Hawk creek. Discusses possible monument planning as Grand Army of the Republic members weigh the project.
Twenty years ago at the bride’s Mt Vernon township home Mrs Jame Parrott and Miss Estelle Burton helped host an event while Mrs W W Miller Mrs E T Cowin and Mrs G F Couen assisted in the evening’s entertainment. Dr J A Berl married the couple with A C Rankin noted as speaker for temperance meetings in Waterloo. Local markets list prices for wheat oats corn and more and Emma Lizer returns to Kansas after two months with brothers near Jesup.
Burlington Hawk-Eye discusses a proposed measure for a teachers pension fund. The piece argues long-serving teachers deserve security in old age and notes teachers have been underpaid, praising their dedication and urging support while acknowledging varied cases among educators.
A playful brain teaser by Sam Loy asks readers to spell names of small objects and perform simple arithmetic to reveal a saurian name. The puzzle ends by answering yesterday with the word SMILE.
The narrator notes Arctic regions like Wrangel Island opened for settlement and mentions families ready to claim land. He critiques new fashion like parachute skirts and reflects on public mood toward exploration.
Mrs Bunny teaches her children a lesson about patience and gratitude as the bunnies question who brings their grey coats. Pussy Willow finally provides the answer and the children learn to appreciate the gesture and promise to be less teasing next year.
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