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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1924
Page
8
British histories recount dire siege conditions at Kut el Amara in World War I. Rations collapsed and scurvy surged as March to April shortages worsened hunger and disease. Indian troops faced harsher rationing. opium shipped to ease pain. horse meat finally eaten to stave hunger amid high death tolls.
Reported reductions in Iowa show gasoline prices below normal market levels. Des Moines investors consider forming a new retail firm to push prices toward 13 to 14 cents, contingent on obtaining sufficient refinery supply.
Crissy field awakens to the idea of crossing the Pacific as a next milestone after transatlantic flight. Lieut Russell Maughan’s daylight voyage marks a new era, with officers believing a North America to Hawaii crossing will be attempted soon using long range craft and refueling flights.
Bozeman Montana July 18 A University of Illinois agriculture dean told the Montana Bankers Association that farming suffered in postwar deflation and that farmers dollars should regain full buying power. Banks can aid by backing farmers organizations and agricultural education projects and extending their welfare beyond loan safety.
Des Moines July 18 R G Clark secretary of agriculture for Iowa will hold the post for five days more. In the state capitol building reception room his desk sits in the agricultural office where he previously headed the dairy and food division before succeeding the late R W Cassady.
Secretary Clark sticks to his corner desk in the reception room while the secretary's private office remains empty. He quips that the current setup may be comfortable enough and jokes about retirement, recalling his 10 day term as secretary. A note adds the BD. O. K. K. band will play at the bathing beach at 2:30 p.m. next Sunday as a city courtesy.
About 25 members of the Waterloo Izaak Walton League will travel to the state Ikes convention in McGregor from August 6 to 7 8, with a chartered bus. The event date was moved up from August 15 to 17 to align with the wildlife school. Officials say the Waltons will join the reservation program and receive planned entertainment as announced by Dr. John B. Webb and A. B. Blizzard, McGregor committee members.
A testimonial claims Mayr's Wonderful Remedy cured gas, colic, and digestive pain. The narrator jokes about needing new pipes but reports complete relief and only regrets not having money for more food. The ad promotes a harmless prep that eases catarrhal mucus and intestinal inflammation with a money back guarantee.
The chapter in the city met with Clifford Hallowell to arrange an all day steamer trip up the Mississippi led by Water log delegates. A local committee coordinates details for participants from the area. The report notes Balancing rocks in Chiricahuas National Park Arizona, some 30 feet tall on narrow pivots.
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