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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1923
Page
3
A Waterloo Daily Star column argues that private property systems misfire for the underprivileged. It warns inequality, calls for equal opportunity reforms, and cautions against ignoring social flaws lest society follow a Soviet style upheaval.
Analyzes how the National Dairy Council since 1918 expanded markets and raised per capita butter consumption from 14 to 15 pounds by boosting demand through education campaigns, school programs, and advertising. Compares 1923 five month imports and exports with 1922, notes price rises and regional butterfat costs, and warns wheat oversupply limits.
England faces a rising sentiment against the present social order as the vote on suppressing capitalism shows a real shift. Parliament defeated the motion 368 to 121, with a quarter supporting it, Lloyd George criticizing sponsors while warning the government to address evils or risk a Russian model experiment by workers.
The piece notes May rail freight growth nationwide with earnings above federal rate guidelines, but western lines lag with 4.43 percent operating income against 6.33 percent nationwide. It cites Panama Canal competition and rate cuts as causes, estimates western relief blocked by lower rates, and urges no new rate cuts. It covers Pittsburgh plus opposition and midwest legal efforts to end it, with calls for rebuttal evidence through Aug 1. It mentions fashion notes on colored shoes and a humor item about Grover and a sock in the eye.
Dr William Brady discusses medical language for lay readers noting terms like heart trouble are used for clarity but may mask uncertainty. He criticizes jargon such as uric acid concepts and aphasia and explains common misuses like fasting called starvation treatment. Readers submit questions. Brady will answer with stamped envelopes.
Imogene and Andrew argue over a hidden issue while trying to keep peace after a minor domestic dispute. He offers comfort and a pep talk on philosophy as she finally reveals she postponed installing screens in the cellar. The scene blends marital tension with humorous exaggeration as they navigate anticipated troubles and household chores.
Davenport Times reports Mrs. Fanny Garrison Villard proposes an extreme peace plan in response to Edward W. Bok’s $160000 prize for a practicable world peace, urging abolition of war and the navy, scrapping tariffs, canceling war debts, and freeing political prisoners, as her view from the Women’s Peace Society.
Muscatine Journal notes a shift from era of long railroad schemes to today where people vanish after short absences and travel by auto. It predicts descendants will leap by air for weekend trips, reflecting rapid, restless mobility and changing transportation thoughts.
The text ponders humanity's next phase as plans emerge to push travel 1 000 miles or more into space. It questions how long before people tire of Earth and launch aircraft toward other planets and the Moon, signaling a speculative shift in exploration and transportation.
Yankee Doodle visits London and notes ten buses on London Bridge at all times with five in each direction. He rides a bus and has passed five buses so far. determine which bus he is on. Answer to yesterday is CIVIL.
Mr. Cat, living with Mr. Fox, tries to grow a bushy tail by exercise and rules about chicken. A farm trap reveals Fox’s deceit as Cat falls into a paw snare and learns the predator’s deception. He stays at the farm to help and eyes foxes for revenge, while Farmer and Wife benefit from his help. Tomorrow’s story is The Spider's Story.
A fragmented 1923 column asks readers general nature questions and provides brief answers. Topics include wolves remaining in certain states, toad egg counts, and whether birds use bills as weapons, followed by notes on snakes gulls and pesticide safety. The piece invites questions to the Nature Notes Dept for future columns.
Fifty years past July 17 1873 reports a grand moonlight hop at Dubois grove with Prof Parker's band. A boy age 12 was badly injured by a runaway horse near town. the owner urged better care. Citizens note sidewalks needing repair and plank replacement. Cucumber markets appear. two runaway incidents occur. A bachelor, HaTings, travels east. rumors discuss his seaside loitering and potential merchandise. A boy dies after a wagon accident on July 4. a fatality from membranous croup is recorded. a court reporter visits home. reflections on a lawyer's redemption journey and family sorrow appear.
Forty years ago, a severe rain and hail storm damaged northeastern county crops, breaking greenhouse panes and injuring farms in Poyner East Waterloo and Barclay townships. J J Emert of Dewar faced heavy losses. Rev William C Mills resigned from St Mark s Episcopal church. Honey gift noted from D M Dierdorff of Waterloo with 31 bee stands and 200 pounds harvested. Local notes on boots sale, church building costs, visitors, and warnings to trim tree branches. University of Iowa law school output highlighted. Hagla Center church office dedication mentioned. the Richardses return from eastern trip after Moriso washout delays.
Twenty years ago in Waterloo IO a July 18 1903 summary notes Ringling Bros travel history from Saraboo Wisconsin to Iowa halls and a delayed show due to wagon ground. It reports local real estate sales sewer flooding bridge history and civic notices along with a dramatic scene of two young women Mary and Katie discussing love and possibilities.
Malcolm Starmount, a rich young man-about-town, seeks a new life and helps Mary Devlin and her brother Edie. Mary discovers musical talent and love with Ramon Graves while competing with Nelda Courteney. Rumors swirl as Mary trains for opera in Italy and Starmount courts another woman, amid jealousy, tragedy, and a perilous voyage at sea.
Abe Martin notes state by state demands a single speech adaptable to all. yet each state requires a distinct tone and adjustments to fit local audience while presenting the same president and message. The remark underscores the challenge of universal political rhetoric across diverse constituencies.
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