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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1920
Page
2
The piece reviews the Chicago convention scene with labor farm and socialist delegates, noting clashes and the adjournment as factions failed to merge. It also touches on European royalty deaths, suffrage protests, and unequal blame in price debates, urging states to handle reforms locally.
Iowa Republicans at a state convention nominate Nathan E B Kendall for governor for 1921 1923. Kendall, native Iowan and lawyer, benefited from primary votes and transfers from Deems and Havner. He has served as Monroe County attorney and state representative including speaker, with broad cross party support and a united party aim to win in November.
Observers describe the merger efforts in Chicago last week where dissatisfied elements showed their wares and held conventions. The process yielded much talk and promises of union on a common platform amid significant noise and speculation.
This column blends notes on Hierba mate its health claims and reader questions. It cites historical figures stating mate sustains energy and mental vigor while providing a non astringent refreshing drink. It includes medical Q A about house fumigation cancer contagion knee issues and general medical guidance.
A story-through-dialogue piece contrasts Andrew and Imogene with humor and a willow tree in a riverside setting. Imogene defends humor as personal and reveals a shared joke about a lodge visitor before Maple trees and a Swamp Rose discuss the willow’s poetic sway and the woods post.
Andrew teases Imogene with a riddle about an Irishman in a beer saloon placing a bucket on the bar and paying a dime. Imogene dismisses curiosity and resists the joke as Andrew insists on revealing the man’s name.
A fragment from Nature Notes discusses the turtle dove’s song, the chewink’s camouflaged color and behavior, and the wild world seen by boys versus men. It notes how bird calls travel and vanish when disturbed and questions whether brook trout can be caught in winter through ice in Canadian lakes.
A vintage Loyd brain teaser presents age riddles and a merchant discount problem. It involves McManus, Missag, and Pat with ages linked in reverse and proportional relationships. The piece includes a数学 calculation for a price and discounts yielding 837.90 francs for the merchant.
By Frank L. Stanton the piece jokes about playing golf in Billville being awkward and out of place. The speaker laments the difficulty of golf and suggests the game suits the wealthy while poking fun at modern life and the idea of joy on installment plans.
A quirky fragment shows Swamp Rose ignored by Maple and Willow trees who deem poets silly. They boast of dignity and plan to rise above the poet Willow, while a teaser hints at tomorrow's story Piggie Rune Away Part I.
Bosko Moon sells his farm citing confinement of labor and old hardships. The piece recalls a time when women could stash money in their stockings after paying tar, reflecting farm life and financial strain in the period.
Claim warns dandruff can only be dissolved by using four ounces of ordinary Harvon each night on the scalp. It promises removal after a few applications and claims scalp itching stops, hair becomes fluffy and glossy. Advertises Valdarvon available at drug stores.
Fifty years ago in the Tee Courier July 21 1870 reports brisk land office activity with homesteads in northwestern Iowa and large acreage entered. European affairs shift toward war with France and Prussia. London fears and Denmark rumors. local building changes and store leases noted. Wheat harvest begins, gallery improvements announced, and Cedar Valley real estate activity described.
Forty years ago on Wednesday July 21 1880 Hickory saw Barnum's show arrivals at 7 am crowds filled the city with wagons and Illinois Centre trains bringing 3000 visitors. A Waterloo brewery fire east of the B C R and N line damaged the building while parts may be rebuilt and a hospital infant clings to life as trains run nightly.
WENTY YEARS AGO Monday July 3 1900 an English warship has been sent to capture Li Hung Chang. The Rev J E Baker died this noon at their home on Independence Avenue age 89. Florence Davis hosted a party of young folks with guests including Alice Gifford Florence Crouse Helen Sedgwick and others. Liquid air demonstrations drew crowds at the Bratnober home with Mrs Bratnober assisted by several ladies. More than 200 attended a hospital party. A Waterloo reunion at the home of Joanna McCabe led to a joyous scene as a long-lost son returned home after years away. Waterloo Grocers association discussed adding fresh meats to stock after a lengthy debate.
The Des Moines Tribune cites George H. Roberts arguing that all business, from farmers to consumers, runs on chances. He notes cold storage warehouses handle goods and warns speculation is not easy money, urging steady feeding of stocks and accepting both good and bad years.
The fragment contrasts good and bad years in stock feeding and suggests patterns apply broadly. It hints at the tendency of the bad to attract attention in contrast to the good while noting behavior that persists across many things and situations.
The Waverly Independent notes local sugar costs from 27 cents per pound in Waverly to 30 cents in Mason City, with 12 to 16 cents out west and 8 cents in Sioux City. It criticizes politicians and officials for profiteering and laments lack of action while recounting a theater scene outside the Lyric.
Learn that rheumatism involves deeper kidney and blood issues rather than surface pains. It may stem from tiny germs in the blood that multiply in muscles and joints. The remedy promoted is S.S.S. a blood purifier, with medical advice available from the Chief Medical Adviser in Atlanta, Georgia.
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