Waterton Evening Courier Opinion on War Policy and Politics
The piece discusses reactions to the League of Nations and Allied security pacts, arguing skepticism about combined nations under current diplomacy. It argues Wilson's aim is sincere but doubts a lasting amalgamation without stronger guarantees and critiques public trust in temporary alliances and political rhetoric.
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League of Nations
Wilson
Thomas
France
England
America
Swanson
League
Germany
Farmers embrace improved hog breeding stock nationwide
Farmers across the country adopt improved hog breeding stock as USDA specialists note higher stock yields and profits. Warmers express optimism about hog raiser prospects, reflecting cautious enthusiasm for the market and breeding practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Health Talks on hay fever and locomotor ataxia hazards
A health column explains pollen induced catarrh from grasses and plants, noting rose and autumnal hay fever, hereditary susceptibility, and rye pollen as a major irritant. It mentions pollantin antitoxin from Tr. Dunbar and outlines symptoms, plus a reader question about locomotor ataxia and the need for medical consultation. The page includes a patient case of organic heart ailment and a medical reply stressing rest and a milk cereal fruit diet, with an invitation to send questions to Dr. John B. Huber.
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Southland
Tr. Dunbar
Little Life Confidences in a Married Pair
Imogene eyes Andrew as he dismisses worries claiming no fault exists while he jokes of being as happy as a dingo in a watermelon patch. She presses for the true reason, noting a shift in his mood and insisting on understanding what troubles him.
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Andrew
Imogene
Roe Fulkerson
Tam
Puss and Mr Dog in a Kitchen Antics
A quirky domestic scene unfolds as Mr Dog wakes to a panicked Puss near a pantry door. Misunderstandings about meat and illness spark a comic chain, with Imogene and Andrew arguing over a doctor visit and a series of wandering anecdotes and local notes interspersed throughout.
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Mistress Puss
Mr. Dog
Puss
Mr. Day
Mr. Dee
Kissing bug scare and local notices from Cedar Falls 1899
A fragmentary reminiscence notes a summer of 1899 with references to a mosquito bite turning severe, a five year kindergarten entrance limit announced for public schools, and a lawn party hosted by Miss Jessie Camp. It mentions the death of Mary Vaughan from a kissing bug bite, farmer Francis Stubbs of Bennington township dying at 73, a dentist N Hough injury from a fall, and Col Page guiding a nine pound Pickerel catch with a larger claimed weight.
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J. Siberling
Public Schools West
Misa Mary Vaughan
Cedar Falls
Olive
Fifty Years Ago In The Courier 1869 Fire and Rail News
Fifty years ago in The Courier reports a fire during Anna Dickinson’s lecture tour and ongoing efforts to repair. It notes marriage offers, local meetings led by George Ordway, and a large audience at the depot with Rev George Kutcher. Fire chief Bob ChapmanOverhauls Red Jacket engine, warning citizens to use caution. Train connections and early morning travel between Iowa Falls Fort Dodge noted. Valley Road track laying to Cedar Rapids and Waterloo area planned with iron in Cedar Rapids to finish near La Porte City.
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George Kutcher
George Ordway
Iowa Falls
Sioux City
Fort Dodge
Valley Road
W. W. Walker
Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Minnesota Railroad
Central House
Burlington
Cedar Rapids
la Porte City
Waterloo
Forty Years Ago Highlights and Railroad Warnings
A collage of 1879 notes recalls Parsons from Illinois and Bressler family injuries after a railroad crossing accident. Train engineers and drivers clash over whistle rules, safety duties, and cautious behavior at crossings. Editorials from Knoxville Journal and Marshalltown Times-Republican reflect on world events, reforms, and labor attitudes in a rapidly changing era.
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Favc
Five More Killed at Gaza Crossing Crash
Des Moines Capital reports a northwest Iowa rail crossing near Gaza where a passenger car was struck by a train, wiping out five family members while the father driver escaped injury. The piece warns that many crossings are grade level and dangers persist.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Gaza
The Vital Question and political thoughts from major papers
The text reflects on public interest shifts from Burleson and Wilson to broader issues like the league of nations. It cites Council Bluffs Nonpareil and Burlington Hawk-Eye with mentions of King Park and King Cotton, indicating a discussion of past and present leadership figures and policy priorities.
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Council Bluffs
Wilson
Burleson
League of Nations
King Park
Burlington
Hawk-Eye
King Cotton
King Corn
Two Sisters Spendings in a 1919 Brain Test Puzzle
In a Sam Loud brain teaser two sisters Martha and Gertrude mix their allowances on a shopping trip. Martha buys a hat for 15 dollars and shoes costing one dollar more than Gertrude’s parasol, while Gertrude buys a blouse equal in cost to Martha’s hat. The sisters then note that if Gertrude’s blouse cost half as much more than Martha’s shoes, they would each spend the same total. Determine the exact prices of all items.
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North Dakota
A. C. Townley
Nonpartisan League
Joseph Gilbert
Berger
Townley
Gilbert
Minnesota
Farmers’ Organization
Bunk
Sam
Central
Doc
Imogene
Lizzie
Andrew
Charles Mullan
Barén R. Sherman
Clark Inman
J. H. Crippen
Waterloo
Loren Rider
Crane Greek
Woodcock
Sallen
Sherman
Six Mile Grove
Martha
Gertrude
Miss'Em Plum Works For Wealthy Family In Fifteen Dollars A Week
A humorous notice notes Miss Em Plum employed by a rich family at fifteen dollars weekly with use of all but toothbrushes plus Safe Bud showing a leather case to transport his wife's electric iron to the repair shop.
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Safe Bud
National Newspaper Service
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Waterton, Evening Courier
W. J. Hartman Co
West Park Ave
John G Nariman
Peterson, Treas
Gen. Mgr
Associated Press
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Per
Washington, D. C
Burea
Ride
E. G. Dougherty
Bide
New York
Philadelphia
Chicago
Story, Brooks & Fines
Cimax
Bia
Hitchcock
Tumulty
Senate
Washington
Am Gorny
Gomfort
John B. Huber
Nate A. Reed
Iowa Investigator
Ottumwa
Mr. Doe
Bette
Henry H. Bezold
Waverly
N. O. Munger
Daniel Parsons
Jessie Camp
Ae Francis Stubbs
Bennington Township
N. H. Hough
C. F. Fowler
Col. Page
Jen
Ee Wriar
Aria
M'Riar
Hm'riar
Jercdte Cane
The
Courier
Anna Dickinson
Kite Black Hawk Lodge
I. Oo FF
N. G
A. T. Weatherwax
John Nauman
J. D. Weaver
M. ‘T. Crouse
I. M. Hay
la Porte
Ind
George P. ‘Beck
Firm
Beck, Nauman & Co
Ohio
Bob Chapman
Thornly
Parsons
Ilinois
John Bressler
Newen
Gineer
Jeanie Jewell
Beck & Nauman
H. B. Allen
Bressler
Knoxville Journal
United States
Mexico
Marshalltown
Tracr
Sam Loud
Met
Sam Layd
Cuticura
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