Watchiog Evening Courier YOLGI No 174 Daily Courier
The Watchiog Evening Courier lists prices for subscriptions by carrier and mail, notes offices in New York Philadelphia Chicago Los Angeles and San Francisco, and outlines advertising rules and policy. It credits Associated Press and Story Brooks Finley as representation.
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Yolgi
Hm, Harman Co
Courier Bidg
Corner Park Age
Commercial St. Felephons
Johnny Callerito
Century Mall
Csvithsi
BO Miies & Mow
Bowloke HL Wikpenae Jowa
Associated Press
International
USA
New York
Philadelphia
Chicago
Toe Angeles
San Francisco
Story
Brooks & Fintey
Representatives
Trouble Ahead in Scopes Era Debate and Gambling Urge
A historical critique warns of religious influence seizing policy and government after the Scopes trial, noting militant momentum in 1924 Democratic circles and the danger to secular governance. It also analyzes a gambling impulse across society, from Kentucky dairies to baseball pools, slot machines, and weather bets, describing rationales and consequences.
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Tennessee
Republic
Congress
Thea
Audi
The Four Million and the Study of Human Mind
A fragment discussing the saying four hundred as New York society’s elite and Henry’s counter claim of four million. It questions what makes people interesting, arguing the humane mind with its varied personality, emotions, and reactions holds more intrigue than rivalry or status.
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New York
Henry
Prohibition Abroad and Public Warnings Echo Iowa Views
Iowa editors weigh Prohibition abroad with Cyrenus Cole noting Americans in Europe drink little and travel discussions contradict stereotypes. Cedar Rapids Gazette warns against dangerous false cries for help in water with drowning risk. Sac City Sun questions creation debates and urges faith in God. Webster City Freeman-Journal advises against buying blue sky schemes and promotes charitable giving.
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Sioux Cuy Journal
Cyrenus Cole
Cellar Rapids Gazette
Prague
Czechoslovakia
Elurope
Cole
Paris
Europa
Europe
Hia
Dietp
Cedar Rapids
Abe Martin on Women and Dress Reform Debate
Fragmentary notes discuss women and training for dress reform, reflecting partisan tensions. The text references the Democratic party, opinions about appearance, and a sense of public scrutiny, with a few stray phrases about work and transportation.
Ultraviolet Light and Health in The Great Open Spaces
Dr Brady discusses ultraviolet light’s role in mineral metabolism and preventing rickets, linking open spaces and sun exposure to taller, stronger troops. He warns against violet rays and advises infant cod liver oil and sunlight, with reader questions on health topics and prenatal guidance.
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Saidle Urel
Eustur States
Debirkation
Rockies
Uncle Wiggily and the late firecracker chase
A comic tale shows Uncle Wiggily dodging the Fox and Wolf in a moonlit pursuit. The bunny uses a firecracker to deter the villains, who flee shouting in defeat as the hero hobbles home. A letter from Peter Woodring in Valhalla, ND, discusses local crop conditions and weather amid political jabber.
Friend Wife by Roe Fulkerson
Imogene questions Andrew about a New York trip and his tale of a suffocating ride and odd visions. He mocks the city’s commerce, crowds, odors, police, and theater prices while recalling a comical,rambling exchange about a late train, a towel, ice water, and a strange inn with a red tail.
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New York
Imogene
Andrew
Philadelphia
Fiat
Iran
Andrey
Hyer
Sacoman
Ow York
Erin
Wil
Knegere
Uncle Wiggily's Late Firecracker Mischief Plan
Howard R. Garis narrates Uncle Wiggily and friends overhearing a telephone scheme. The Fox and Wolf eavesdrop as Uncle Wiggily and Uncle Thutter plot a late arrival to surprise and trap a rabbit, while Booth, Tob Cat, and others prepare to set a trap along the path near the Fox’s den.
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Uncle Wiggily
Howard R. Garis
Asker
Acrosa
Uncle Wiggrly
Fox
Wigsi Hallow
Wiegils
Butters
Cabaret Scene Recalled From the Paper
Andrew recalls a cabaret where patrons paid a dollar for mineral water. He asks about the setting and companions, noting the detail came from a newspaper item.
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Andrew
Views of the People Will History Repent
A reader argues the nation must face the threat of civil conflict to enforce the constitution. He recalls Civil War era service, predicts a future where voters choose true patriots, and warns against misinformation and actions that could invite unrest or a new civil war. He urges steadfast dedication to law and order while resisting treasonous influence.
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Sit Tan
Ahiow
Nis
Doa
Rock Island
Ustf
Sumter
Washington
Lss
Mourt
Sam
Brain Tests by Sam Loyd puzzle page entry
Puzzle page by Sam Loyd presents a word-fill challenge with definitions and a hidden solution. It instructs filling a column with words matching clues such as a short rambie and an unmitigated, then crossing out words to reveal the waxwork show owner Jemima in Dickens.
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University City of Southerm Holland
Dickens
Peterson's Ointment and Soap Ad Claim Skin Cure
An old advertisement touts Peterson's Ointment as a cure for burning inflamed eczema and skin rashes, promising relief after a few applications and claiming to clear skin of pimples and roughness. It also sells Peterson's Soap for daily use. The ad lists prices: ointment box 35 cents, larger box 33 cents, soap 25 cents, from the Peterson Ointment Co. Buffalo N. Y.
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Peterson
Peterson Ointment Co
Buffalo
Burroughs Nature Club Notes Question Column
Readers asked about caribou abundance in mouse-infested regions and how to prevent aquarium water from muddying after adding plants. Answers discuss nest sites for wild Canada geese, male and female tumale golden crown kinglets, watering cad cacti in rest periods, and how fluctuating prey and food supply affect fur trapping success and trap effectiveness.
Freckles advertised remedy promises removal
An advertisement promotes Othine double strength as a freckle remover. It claims one ounce applied nightly and morning gradually clears the skin, with money back if it fails. The pitch targets those unhappy with freckled complexions and urges purchasing from drug or department stores.
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Watchiog Evening Courier
Uvey
Ratikey Kew
Iowa
Sac City
Webster City
Abe Martin
Democratic Party
Wong
William Brady, M. D
Nat'l Newspaper
Abunimaia
Duke
S.J
Washingiton
J. A. Ansiner
Government Printing Office
Washington, D. C
Brady
Williams Brady
North Pole
Uncle
Bunny
Hann
Incle
Genrlenpian
Lacle Wiggily
Peter Woodring
Valhalla
N. OD
Althe
North Dakota
Waterloo
John
W. J. Baryan
Mr. Townley
United States
Good Old
Dee
Bodell
Mrr. Hansen
MR. Peary
Wife
Roe Fulkerson
Watt
T-3y
Sam Loyd
Tarloyd
WCORT
Jo June
Miser
Jemima
Burroughs Nature Club
Houghton Iselin Co
Nature Notes
Carl Bickley
Leavitt and Johnson
East Side
Wangler Bros. Drug Co
Crowther & Newbauer
Central Iowa Power & Light CO
Satourday
Waterloo Syca
Pittsburgh Pirates
Roulsvant Drive
Piekt Museum and Art Institute
City
Si M. M
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