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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1925
Page
3
A fragmentary page shows subscription prices and advertising rules for the Waterlog Evening Courier. It cites carriers and mail rates, touches on misadvertising policy, and mentions foreign commerce commentary and Mahatma Gandhi's nonviolent stance.
A New York City crime roundup notes youths under 20 committing robberies and other offenses, suggesting the rise of juvenile crime while urging stronger ethical teaching at home. The piece questions causes and emphasizes parental responsibility in shaping youths to choose right over wrong.
A discussion on pacifism argues that true power lies in nonresistance rather than physical force. It cites Jesus’ teaching to turn the other cheek and questions the assumption that bravery requires retaliation. The piece notes ongoing debates on violence versus restraint across cultures and histories.
The article notes Akio Syc hora, a Japanese university graduate, plans to travel to Germany to study harmonica craft with aim of turning it into a concert instrument. It contrasts Japan's popularity of harmonica with the U S critique and recalls the instrument's cowboy era appeal and past Masters. It ends with quips on cultural pride and a series of unrelated lines.
Iowa editors reflect on the value of deliberate slowness over speed as society debates efficiency. The Cedar Rapids Gazette questions how future civilization may honor lazy men as potential saviors and warns against overemphasis on quick mental reactions and intense nervous strain.
An article on how fabrics affect comfort in heat explains linen absorbs moisture for evaporative cooling. It notes not to rely on silk or mixtures, and challenges the idea of limiting water intake, recommending ample hydration in hot weather.
The article discusses body heat loss mechanisms including radiation conduction evaporation and excretion. It compares human energy use to a gasoline engine and emphasizes cooling the body through air and clothing. Practical advice favors light layers and breathable fabrics, while noting vitamin and calcium metabolism in health, plus reader letters to Dr Brady with brief responses.
Imogene and Andrew recount a tale from the Country club about Henry Ardmore, a well regarded Indiana lawyer, and Sally Forney. Sally hid ailing mother in law, then faced a probate twist when the old woman left a bequest. Ardmore’s appearance on the veranda figures in a disputed will tale and social intrigue from 1925.
A black fish envies a golden mate near Uncle Wiggily’s pond. He plots to turn gold by eating dandelions on the bank, abandons water life, and collapses from the heat and lack of water, while the golden fish remains content with its color.
Puzzle text presents a word fill challenge with definitions and a list of inserted and struck words. The puzzle seeks to align terms with clues such as a traveler's official warrant, and ends with the remaining word ELBA after edits and substitutions.
A tale from Uncle Wigglily about a black fish who longs to become a golden fish by eating dandelions. The fish nearly drowns after surfacing for food, is saved by Uncle Wigglily, and learns to be content as he is. The scene features a Woozie Wolf, a pond, and a moral about self-acceptance amid whimsical adventures.
Community nature column invites readers to submit questions on nature topics to the Nature Notes Dept. of the newspaper. Copyright 1925 by AGCoughton Mifflin. The note asks for general-interest inquiries and promises answers in the column.
Winter birds appear only sporadically due to migratory patterns and food availability. Shipworms can thrive in marine environments attached to timber, potentially causing structural damage. Some birds reuse or repair existing nests built by others, using secondhand or abandoned nests for Spring breeding.
A misty July in Waterloo with constant rain and mud ruined Independence Day celebrations. Fireworks were canceled. yet church dining rooms raised funds. Amid floods, Samuel C. White died July 3 after settling in Waterloo in 1855. Community notes include hay barn completion, census gains, traffic accidents, and local business updates.
Twenty years ago resident Joseph McManus suffered injuries in a recent spill as his runaway team struck a telephone pole on Commercial Street between Fourth and Fifth. Rev. F. L. Loveland of the Waterloo Chautauqua says ample fencing posts will be provided at Chautauqua Park for next week sessions. The lone Manufacturers Insurance company forms here with W. Wy. Marah as president. Clyde Standish, brother of Fred and Ray, has enlisted in the U S Army for a three year term.
The Newark Evening News cites Chicago Tribune opinions on evolution and Calvin Coolidge. It argues evolution sets a spiritual test for individuals, while Coolidge’s popularity stems from perceived sincerity and practical economic policies. The piece contrasts religious standards with scientific progress and notes public admiration for the president’s plain demeanor.
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