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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1921
Page
3
The editorial urges optimism about postwar disarmament talks in Washington, praising President Harding and inviting strong national unity. It notes Taft’s elevation to chief justice, contrasts Borah and Johnson with Taft’s precedent respectful approach, and comments on Tennessees Sunday newspaper ban efforts and contemporary social quirks with a satirical tone.
William Howard Taft has been appointed confirmed and sworn in as chief justice of the United States, making him the first to hold two of the nation’s highest offices. The Ohio native attains the roles of president and head of the Supreme Court, a record-breaking achievement for the republic.
Doctor discusses depilatories versus electrolysis, stating only electrolysis can permanently destroy hair roots when done by a skilled practitioner. Treatment may require multiple passes and years for complete removal as new hairs appear from follicles. Emphasizes frankness about long courses and potential minor scarring with expert care.
A reflective column discusses war bonus funding against war profiteers and slackers, notes soldiers bear burdens, and cites President’s stance. It recalls 1854 corn feasts, Brighton Beach lifeguards, and Tugene Field’s 1884 remark. It ends stressing European trust in American leadership toward world peace.
Fragmented dialogue and narrative about a preacher and audience with a scene of a gospel account being discussed and a failed exchange about a new volume. Sparse readable details include a parson delivering readings and a woman named Jana observing, plus a couple’s unresolved conversation.
The piece reflects on sacrifice at Belleau Wood and honors fallen soldiers while joking about social ills and curious ideas. It mentions Mississippi’s lynching record, a proposed surgical crime cure, and a Washington DC novelist of 15 seeking focal color in Europe. It also notes Dr. Charles Russ’s motion picture claim and a caution about trying anything once.
Readers are invited to send general questions to the Nature Notes Department. The column promises tomorrow’s answers on why cut flowers need wrapping for transport, why rattlesnakes rattle, and why owls see at night rather than by day.
The text ponders why moose have a neck bell or dewlap and notes it as a vestigial feature. It discusses domestication of rabbits, noting artificial selection and lack of advantage to wild breeds. It also touches on bird widower behavior and mate replacement after loss.
A playful note says Miss Pansy Lark was arrested yesterday for smiling at a banquet speech. The item hints at comic mischief and includes an accordion solo as part of the humorous scene.
Sioux City Journal quotes Senor Jose Ortega Munilla of Madrid condemning prize fighting as a spectacle that causes harm to fighters and society. Mason City Globe-Gazette notes a witty line about women driving nails and men doing it for them, highlighting gender jokes.
A playful brain teaser by Sam Loud invites readers to solve a letter puzzle. Instructions describe combining words and removing letters to yield a Kansas city name. The note references yesterday’s pirate, and several cryptic cues such as meadow opening and Jacob’s wife.
Died at the residence of HL J Main in the city July 7 Grace only daughter of Daniel Ro and Anis Aware of Palo. Fording the Cedar river causes scolding as the bridge is closed for repairs. Courier thanks Lane & Co for peaches. Kerosene lamps to be replaced by gas lamps with twenty units. W M Lanphere granted until 1872 to complete gas works. Unregistered dogs to be hunted down by city marshal J P Evans. Wheat market reports and a reaper accident with finger amputation. J W Akers appointed superintendent of Waterloo schools. Wheat contracts for August delivery at 85 to 90 cents. Congregational church repairs include vestibule and heating changes.
Fort Dodge and surrounding areas suffered record flooding after a fierce storm and waterspout struck Marshalltown. Creeks overflowed washing out tracks along the C N W line, while forty miles of railroad were endangered. A heavy rain day left two men sunstruck but recovering and a large wild cat was killed near New Hartford. President Garfield’s condition drew concern as news spread from national events. Local notices thanked Lindsey for raspberries and announced M G Egloff as Illinois Central agent at Cedar Falls.
Twenty years ago on Saturday July 13 1901 Hon Albert B Cummina to deliver at Waterloo Chautauqua July 18 Frank A Putnam joined National Magazine staff son of Mrs Cashman of city Earlier news: records heat wave mercury 162 on July 10 dust and dismay street life wage talks at Waterloo Gas and Electric Light Co wage hike demanded and city ordinance banning street meetings Ministers protest Dochelle meeting eggs thrown Past year pastoral calls Rev J B Johnson 2163 Leavitt Johnson bank staff recoveries and humane society horses Bonnets sun protection baths urged amid heat wave notes on local affairs and people involved
Andrew Lauriston, a writer, is implicated in Parsiett’s murder after finding the body and using rings tied to a pawnshop theft. Key testimony from Gardiner describes Parsiett’s sudden collapse in Pottsdown road, while Ayscough and Pur die pursue Killick and a coroner’s inquest reveals a web of clues including a platinum studs signal and a possible New York link involving Mr. Guyler and a mysterious official.
Imogene recounts Lettie’s scheme to secure a federation delegate seat by using lunch invitations and a hotel phone nomination. Lettie, seeking status and travel to New York, ended up resigning from the day nursery board after the ruse was exposed by the room's president.
The fragment urges replacing informal phrasing with correct English. It contrasts statements about boys going, wealth comparison, and lodge members with reflexive pronouns, suggesting revisions to a sentence about group travel in an automobile.
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