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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1921

Page

3

Wateriog Evening Bondee Classified Street News

Wateriog Evening Bondee runs weekly notices and advertising rates as published by Waterlow Journal. The page lists staff roles, circulation figures, and policy statements on advertising, including deadline rules and submission guidance for local and national notices.

Ww. Lalax CO West Park Ave Jenn C. Hertmen Montoc A. W. Peterson Treas Gen'l Mgr Wien Waterlow Jows Ton D. C Muczer Dougherty New York Philadelphia Chicago Storr Stooks & Finlexy Rep's

A Brilliant Idea for Redistricting Iowa Districts

A Washington suggestion to scatter counties from Rep Good’s Fifth district to other districts stalls on practical grounds. Population totals show no simple split preserves equal districts, requiring a comprehensive statewide redraw. The piece notes potential shifts for First Fourth Sixth Eighth and Eleventh districts and hints incumbent risks.

Washington Good Iowa Mr. Good Marshall County Des Moines Linn County Cedar Rapids Grundy Nto

Early 1924 Campaign Lineup From Democratic Sources

Democratic sources say the 1924 campaign lineup is practically set, with primaries still years away. The noted “unterrified” will march against each other likely at Chicago or another convention.

Chicago

Political clash sketches Bryan McAdoo in 1920s era

The piece contrasts William Jennings Bryan and William Gibbs McAdoo as Democratic options, noting Bryan’s conviction and past program vs McAdoo’s vague platform and professional-politician stance. It reviews party dynamics, state campaigns, and speculative paths to 1924, plus social topics from textile resumption to a weight based railway fare idea and Iowa divorce figures.

Bryan McAdoo Wilson Brian Nebrisken Mr. Bryan Mr.Bryan Iowa Meredith Des Moines

Iowa Judge Allows Women Jurors to Wear Hats in Court

An Iowa judge rules that women jurors may wear headgear in the courtroom. The decision cites rights similar to free church hat wear but notes possible obstruction to juror duties.

Iowa

Germs and Colds Health Talk by Dr Huber

Health talks discuss how most colds stem from germ invasion in predisposed people. Poor dental hygiene and improper diet help spread infections, while mouth breathing and congestion increase susceptibility. Cocoa questions cover its nutritional content and fat, with notes on digestion and adulteration potential.

Ealing

Fifty Years Ago In The Courier Ja 26 1871

Easier times predicted as late grain pork and western product price drops ease money strain. Rev HH Farrall former Jefferson Street pastor now Decorah chosen to go to Rome to establish a mission for a year. Wood supply ad and well advertising note. farmers haul ice as droughts persist. Ship injury reported from Mt Vernon man D B Pixley. debate topic on Bible in public schools. Anna Field to lecture against women’s suffrage extension. reports of Franco Prussian War bombardment and Paris fall anticipated.

Rome HH. Farrall Jefferson Street Methodist Church Decorah Italy Tairall Efor

Merchant of Veeda performed by locals with Des Moines aid

Forty years ago on Wednesday January 26 1881 a select audience filled the opera house to see Shakespeare’s Merchant of Veeda by local amateurs with Prof M Gibney of Des Moines. Cast included Caesar Selam io Solanio Gratiano etc and receipts reached 400 after three shows. Also notes on sickness coffins scarlet fever and a sleighing accident injuring John Althouse.

Opera House Shakespeare Nerissa Gitmey Shylock Frank van Duyn Lancelot Gabbo Emmons Johnson Old Gabbo W. Burnham Jessica Homer J. Holcomb Lorenzo George Frink Duke of Venice Julia Kinstler Balthazar Cedar Falls

Benedict wins candy box for closest guess at store pig shot count

Black's store owner F. L. Benedict claimed a S pound candy box from Allen's restaurant after guessing the closest to the number of shots fired into a candy pig at the store. The event occurred twenty years prior on a June Saturday in 1904.

F. L. Benedict Black's Store Allen's Restaurant Guess Ling

Sandman stories and local notices from Cedar Falls

The notes describe Br Mrs F A Walker, the Sandman Story feature, and local items: Frank Bailey building sold for 5500 dollars on Fourth Street West, the Waterloo Club election on Bridge Street elected officers, and a Redbird tale where the queen colors him red after fairy intervention. Also reported are local deaths, mayoral mention, and Victoria queen’s death with surrounding details.

W. Arbuckle Frank Bailey Fourth Street West

Christ Episcopal choir elects officers and grows to 43

Christ Episcopal Church choir elected officers including Miss Jessie Cooley as organist and Miss Nellie Ravane as associate precentor. The group now lists 43 members. Daughters of the King donated 300 for hymnals. While walking along rail tracks Sunday Birney Al Jen and the editor saw a live caterpillar.

Christ Episcopal Church Choir Jessie Cooley Mark Camp Smith Nellie Ravane Margaret van Metre Daughters of the King Birney Jen

How the Redbird Gained Its Red Coat

A tale explains that a male redbird visits less when his mate sits on the nest because of his bright coat. She selflessly wears a plain dress to care for the nest while he brings her morsels and sings his sweetest song. Thus, the red coat endures as the birds honor a devoted mate.

Waterloo Club Bridge Street Nurey Avenues C. L. Kings Redbird Harry Dawes I. S. Childs Natcy Aurgunt W. Campbell Mr. Redbird

Friend Wife By Roe Fulkerson

A humorous domestic vignette features Andrew and Imogene debating prunes and their cultural evolution from a humble kitchen staple to a gourmet delicacy. The piece weaves jokes about prune jokes, appetite for the fruit, and satirical reference to Victorian humorists and ready-made stereotypes.

Brain Tests by Sam Loyd No 59

A puzzle prompt from Sam Loyd involves calculating distances to transport 100 potatoes placed 10 feet apart. The problem asks to prove by simple addition the distance required to move each potato one by one to a basket 10 feet behind the first position.

Sam Loyd

The Promise of the Spring Poem

A lyrical meditation on the promise and renewal of spring. The speaker contrasts barren fields and death with visions of violets in January, spring bells, birds, and the resurrecting beauty of May. The poem evokes lovers, faith, courage, and gratitude toward God for the season’s rebirth.

Ang

Prune Petition Sparks Domestic Comedy

In dialogue heavy fashion, Imogene and Andrew clash over prunes. Andrew resists Imogene's assumption about dietary choices and loyalty, insisting on choosing his own meals while dramatic, humorous accusations fly. The exchange highlights family tensions and stubborn habits amid a lighthearted quarrel.

Conversation Sparks Tense Exchange Over Prunes

A tense exchange unfolds as characters tease about a supposed acquaintance. Imo gene grows weary of the banter while Andrew commands a halt, insisting he will not tolerate the stale jokes.

Nature Notes Q and A Questions from Readers

Readers submit inquiries on chestnut burrs canyon sculpturing and small bird hawk escapes. Answers promised in tomorrow's Nature Notes column.

Nature Notes Grand Canyon

Woodchuck color changes reveal landscape as predator warning

The piece notes woodchucks lose protective woodland coloration when on open fields which makes them visible to enemies. It mentions butterflies overwinter in cracks crevices and cellars, and that cuckoos are solitary, quiet birds whose call foretells rain.

Answeers

Iowa Editors on Shoestring District and Redistricting

A Dixon of Iowa politics notes the Second district known as the Shoestring district may be redrawn as reapportionment reshapes congressional maps. The piece cites past Democrats elected from the district and questions future party stability. The column also contrasts Parisians seeking goods elsewhere with midwest shoppers and discusses January officer installations for secret orders.

Sioux City Journal Davenport Democrat Harry Hull Hull Iowa County Iowa Jeremiah H. Murphy Walter IT. Hayes Martin J. Wade Irvin S. Pepper Lowa

The Testing of Brenda in a New England Camp

Brenda Nielsen a New York born artist meets trouble in a New England camp when rumors spread at a weekend dance. Ethel hints at impropriety while Nat Coleman and Brenda navigate growing attention from townsfolk and the art class. A tense town hall moment follows as the banker questions Brenda amid mounting gossip.

Brenda Ethel Hastings Stuart Coleman Ethel Coleman Miss Nielsen Anne Dexter Mr. Cole Nat Horton Miss Elder Colemar Miss Bider New England Washington Square Nat New York Nielsen

City Groups Advise Members to Socialize Now

Estherville Vindicator notes many local organizations help members meet and mingle to gain connections. The piece urges persistence for farmers amid tough times and hints that future earnings may reward steady effort. Coal price and output trends are discussed in Council Bluffs Nonpareil with miners opposing government regulation.

Council Bluffs

Advertising Flexibility in Newspaper Operations

Advertising can be started or stopped overnight and prepared between days to meet sudden developments and achieve immediate results.

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