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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1924

Page

3

Waterloo Evening Courier Advertisement Rates Policy

Classified and display advertising terms published by the Waterloo Evening Courier outline subscription prices, publication offices, and the paper’s policy on fraud and rejection. The notice states rates for carriers and mails, service area, payment deadlines, and editorial rights. It also lists the Associated Press affiliation and ad submission instructions.

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Kansas Says Prohibition Is Working In State

A Kansas group led by Henry Alten and Victor Murdock reports four decades of prohibition have built a strong anti intemperance sentiment, with broad support for the amendment. They argue law respect grows, enforcement becomes less needed, and national repeal seems unlikely despite urban challenges elsewhere.

New York Kansas Henry Alten William Allen Waite Jonathan Davis Victor Murdock

Food on the Farms and Self Sufficiency Debate

Federal agriculture officials question why Illinois farmers grow only 69 percent of their food and rely on imports. Delaware and Illinois examples suggest higher local production could cut costs and transportation fees, while farmers focus on money crops and outside groceries. A light note mentions Olga Pettora declining to bob her hair and Miss Lorena Trickey as world champion cowgirl rider.

Department of Agriculture Illinois Aec Delaware

Governor nominees clash and rail rate debates stir state

A governor faces Senate confirmation friction over budget director picks while the interstate commerce commission tightens control on rail rates. The piece notes Querulous handling of nominations, a debate on executive independence, hog and grain price signals, and political maneuvering in the Tenth district with reference to La Follette alignment.

Kendall Penute Associated Press Senate Pacific Coast Jwest Coast Cutler Tywa la Follette J. J. Dickinson Dickinson Francis G. Gutler Toone

Health tips and warnings from Dr Brady column

Dr William Brady warns that true health is rare and most people sit at fair health. He explains latent tuberculosis common in the 45 and younger and urges annual exams. He also discusses coffee preparation quirks and advocates physical training in schools. Readers may write with health questions.

Jist Aso Halle

Friend Wife by Rob Fulkeron

Imogene plans shopping for Ann to save on an operation. Andrew doubts the idea as Imogene lists doctors, hospitals, and costs, and contemplates bargaining for medical services while joking about a prior health scare.

Imogene Andrew Ann Mike Reex Hero

Senator Vrockhart Leaves Republican Ticket Void in Iowa

Senator Vrockhart declares he will not endorse President Coolidge or Robert M La Follette. Though his name appears on the Republican ticket in November he will not speak for either candidate and will press issues. His refusal signals a break with the party and casts doubt on the party’s leadership and principles.

Davenport Millie

Tipton woman refuses front seat driver for a soak

Abe Martin reports Mrs Tipton Bud refusing a front seat and climbing in behind. She calls Binkley a regular soak noting he started to drink for consumption and it made a hit with him.

Rural voters eyeing Brookhart and Ideals of Progressives

The piece rails at Brookhart and Conglidge, arguing rural voters should reject the pair as the author predicts a failed campaign. It accuses Brookhart of duplicity, claims his “isms” will fade, and predicts a return to normalcy amid agricultural price shifts. Radio campaigning is deemed ineffective and exhausting for audiences.

Chicago Cook County Hospital Marde Brookhart Sticks Jr. Brookhart Pries Bryan Progressive Gazollette Council la Pollette Raffio

Fever Strikes Fade As Labor Tensions Ease This Summer

Springfield Republican notes fewer strikes nationwide with only two new actions reported to the department of Labor last week, well below the usual dozen plus. Analysts attribute waning worker demands to slack industry and fears of rising idle time, contributing to a calmer industrial relations climate.

Springfield Republican United States Department of Tabor Altho

Martha's Vineyard Puzzling Vineyard Spacing Tale

A colonial tale describes Martha and her father planting a one sixteenth acre patch on Martha's Vineyard. With vines nine feet apart in a 52 feet 2 inches square plot, puzzle lovers are invited to compute how many vines fit given the spacing. Yesterday's answer hints at letters CROW plus RAKE minus DRAKE yielding CROW.

Martha’s Vineyard Martha Martha's. Vineyard Drake CROW

Able McLaughlins Secrecy Tests a Soldier's Return

Walty, a Union veteran and son of John and Isobel McLaughlin, comes home ill and hides a secret about Christie while facing his mother's stern scrutiny. He reveals a December baby to his father and mother, provoking guilt, anger, and a vow to bear the fault himself as a family crisis unfolds in a stark rural setting.

Walty McLaughlins John Isobel Prairies Ilness Jeanie McNair Wally Christie Peter Keith Wittz Wailly Jehn McLaughlin Mother Stout Matt Aten Willy Mochert Jeannie Peter

Burroughs Nature Club Notes Q and A From 1923

Answers to readers questions on nature topics appear in this Burroughs Nature Club Notes column. The June 1923 notes discuss whether insects squabble with birds, if hippo wolves hatch eyes, why skunks avoid districts, why frogs and fishes come with rain, beliefs about white horse color in animals, and when young swallows can catch their food, with explanations by HOUGATON MIFFLIN CO.

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