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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1925
Page
3
The page notes regulatory changes in fishing within the state effective July 4, including license requirements for residents and nonresidents, a 25 fish daily limit with at most 10 bass or pike, and a per-party license rule. It also lists newspaper details, advertising terms, and a curiosity about famous epitaphs.
An economic expert argues that regional prosperity hinges on better farming methods and cooperation to diversify crops beyond cotton. Texas programs reward high yields on small plots and aim to reduce waste while boosting related industries. The piece also notes planned simplification of light bulb designs under federal guidance to cut costs and improve efficiency.
George T. Baker of Davenport has been elected head of the Iowa state board of education, succeeding D. B. Murphy after 16 years on the board. Baker, praised for loyalty, helped shape plans for Tawa Ames and Cedar Falls and has long served in public engineering and politics.
garbled OCR lines describe a rural scene with Abe Martin and local figures debating a ten day stone pile issue and a prohibition. references to Tawney Apple and a family movement imply a domestic or community dispute.
Puzzle notes describe a word insertion challenge “Brain Tests” by Sam Loyd with a Tarbloyd X Word Xo style. It includes definitions and steps to strike out words and fill a column with given terms. The passage references a remaining word ELCANEY and mentions Astolat and other proper nouns in a playful setting.
A fragment from a Howard T. Garis tale follows Uncle Wiggsily as he hops along a road near his bungalow while playful sounds and imagined fairy calls tease him about his many new imagined children.
Dr. Brady explains humidity drives comfort as moisture in the air hinders sweat evaporation. He notes high humidity makes hot air feel hotter and cold air feel colder, while airflow movement also shapes comfort. White clothing reflects sun. neutral humidity zones vary with season and location.
Andrew and Imogene discuss Violet entering St Vincent's for nurse training after a life of teasing about her lisp. They recall her failed singing career, perfume of Italian songs, and a Milanese suitor who laughed at her, leaving her shy and withdrawn.
Uncle Wiggily leads Jingle and Jangle through woods where they meet a hollow stump fairy village. The girls pick blue bells, anger fairies, then receive a silver bell to restore music. A fox stalks behind as Uncle Wiggily saves the day with the silver bell.
A newspaper nature column invites questions to the Nature Notes Dept and promises tomorrow’s answers. It includes local lore on prickly ash, Its common names Wait-a-bit and Tearsblanket, and notes on bird coloration and Eskimo husky dogs carried by northern tribes and traded with Eskimo.
Independence Iowa July 6. A two mile track shows a wind storm in Buchanan county push a large grain binder across fields and fences southwest of Winthrop. The owner remains unfound as investigators note the machine’s path.
The EB Davis family leaves Independence for Waterloo where they will reside. Davis traded a 19 acre fruit and truck farm for property in Waterloo and will occupy an apartment on Independence avenue. Greenwood moves into the farm, with both parties switching residences this week. Davis has run the farm for 12 years, having come from Rowley.
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