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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1920
Page
2
The writer marks the Fourth of July as more than a date, arguing independence is theoretical and economic interdependence governs reality. It notes Europe’s wartime lessons, Iowa’s limits, and global trade that binds states, urging tolerance, a golden rule mindset, and careful policy amid evolving suffrage debates and party platforms.
A West Virginia legislator once journeyed to California by airplane to reach a decisive vote on a suffrage amendment. The race and politics surrounding the flight sparked public interest, but the outcome and consequences remain unclear in the fragment.
In a playful note, a writer vented about a golf niblick and a restless mood. The missive blends humor and frustration as they declare a break from the game and request solitude for the remainder of the day.
The text argues against a platform deemed offensive and notes President Wilson’s stance on such issues. It mentions racial stereotypes about Negroes, warns of penalties for shutting woolen mills, and predicts higher wool goods prices months later.
A Des Moines Capital column cites French brides living on slim budgets to urge thrift amid high living costs. It echoes Thrift Magazine urging careful budgeting and reduced luxuries, while bankers preach saving. The piece notes small personal savings can matter collectively to stabilize the economy. The Deadly Grade Crossing headlines from Fort Dodge Messenger highlight a picnic tragedy and a fatal train collision with questions raised by Mamasas City Star about driver caution at crossings.
Dr John R Huber explains chorea or St Vitus dance in children, its causes including fright and worry, and that symptoms can be reduced by rest, proper glasses, avoiding stimulants, and general health measures. He notes possible treatments and cautions about complications and recurrence.
Imogene persuades Andrew to cancel a sea trip and stay home for a summer, focusing on house repairs instead. They weather tension over finances as plans shift from travel to home improvement and domestic chores.
A close-up of a communication reads Dear Mother I have reached 1018 in poor health HUD It makes an interesting rebus to tell what two rivers are suggested by the letter Can you tell Answer to No 420 APE changes into MAN through word evolution APE ARE ARM ATM AIM RAM RAN MAN eight words in
In a snowy cliffside cabin a family on a harsh trek finds hope when Paul retrieves a rifle, fights a bear, and discovers gold near a dead bear at the cliff. The find yields a rich mine named the Big Bear, funding their return home and Pauls college dream.
Questions on bird migration tree establishment on rocks and sounds of beasts are answered in Monday’s Nature Notes. The piece discusses the queen bee’s vital role, explains the Canadian sparrow’s appearance, and identifies hepatica as the first spring flower in the middle and New England states with skunk cabbage nearby.
A historical survey of how Iowa chose judges, from early electors to nonpartisan tickets, and the shift to party nominations. It notes the 1857 convention, the 1928 vote counts, and the modern return to party tickets with state and district judicial conventions. Also covers early U S flags and the Star Spangled Banner’s origins.
There is not anything like so many deaths from this disease now as before Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy came into such general use. When this remedy is given with castor oil as directed and proper care is taken as to diet it is safe to say that fully ninety nine out of every hundred cases recover. Mr. W. G. Campbell of Butler Tenn says I have used Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy for summer complaint in children It is far ahead of anything I have ever used for this purpose.
The text argues for direct popular control in selecting candidates and notes judges may declare laws unconstitutional. It contends elections by the people are necessary and criticizes nonpartisan nominations and elections, urging party responsibility for nominations and elections.
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