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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1922
Page
4
The article describes a typical storage battery setup for home lighting and audion bulbs. It explains four dry cells in series for higher voltage and four in parallel for increased capacity. It also mentions a dry cell type used in pocket flash lamps and a compact tropical B battery built from cells embedded in insulating material.
The article explains voltage as pressure like water head and amperage as pipe size, using dry cells and storage batteries. It compares series versus parallel connections and contrasts dry cells with storage batteries, noting six volt storage power and ampere hour ratings.
St. Louis officials announce a ban on ambulance chasing by lawyers. The executive committee will expel members who use unethical solicitation, with a grievance committee to hear complaints. Local notices warn against dumping rubbish and pilfering dirt along River Road.
Ames Iowa July 20 under Dr Earl A Roadman of Upper Iowa University and experts from Iowa State College 48 Methodist ministers from South Dakota Nebraska Wisconsin and Iowa gather for a three week course of intensive training Statistics show average age 42 years 119 children in parsonage homes and only 15 parsonages with bathtubs Ford is the popular car with 32 of the 48 ministers driving Fords average salary 1596.42 The group discusses community development and cooperation with other agencies saying old methods won t apply and the church must contribute to new community life.
A vintage guidance note advises judging a woman's taste by hair upkeep and recommends using a quality shampoo. It suggests dissolving a teaspoon of canthrax in hot water to create an ample shampoo liquid for full scalp application, claiming it dissolves dandruff and dirt, makes hair fluffy and soft, and promotes a healthier scalp for growth.
The text outlines how claims to divine right and privilege are illustrated by community work. Topics include community relations, supervised play, religious education, farming practices, drainage, sanitation, farm machinery, and civic leadership with faculty speakers from Iowa State College and school figures cited.
Simpson College announces Dr George Elliott editor of the Methodist Review and another principal speaker for the week. The school closes Friday as events proceed with guest lectures and campus activities.
Washington July 17 The climatological division of the Weather Bureau is described as one of the busiest government branches in Washington. Daily inquiries flood the division, ranging from good questions to less useful ones, all demanding prompt replies and sparking a strenuous, almost wrestle like process to route them.
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