Daily Waterton notices and motor laws update
The Waterton timely notices enumerate advertising rules and postal details for the Daily paper, then report new auto regulations from July 4. Key rules include muffler, headlights, speed limits, right of way, night lighting, and penalties for unregistered used cars. The piece also criticizes U.S. policy on Mexico and military actions, reflecting wartime tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterton Evening Courier
Hartman Co
West Park Ave
John Gartman
A.W. Peterson
Treas
Gen'l Mer
Math Patvde Towa
Waterloo
Iowa
Associated Phiess
Associated Press
Focal News
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Gou
Washington, D. C
Munsey
G. Dougherty
New York
Philadelphia
Chicago
Story
Brooks & Finley
Health Talks on Diversions and Disease Prevention
A newspaper health column discusses wasteful bounties on rats in Guam and similar pest-control quirks elsewhere. It mentions fly-swatter campaigns, questions on a child’s missing foot bone and hereditary stigmata, and explains the column's aim to promote sanitation and public health under Dr. John B. Huber.
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Guam
Amany
Manila
Massachusetts
Worcester
Mass
Othey
Cain
John B. Huber
Little Life Confidences in the Experience of a Couple
Imogene confronts Andrew over his memberships and spending on men’s clubs and lodges. She condemns dues and social outings while she endures domestic labor, clothing costs, and late hours, accusing him of neglect and infidelity signaled by an Acme Club card.
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Andrew
Imogene
Bob Fulkerson
Umiu
Acme Club
The Sandman Story Presents Mr Fox Threat to Ducklings
Mrs Quack Quack hides danger from her children and warns them to swim near the pond. Mr Fox spies the ducklings and devises a plan to lure them away to a bigger pond with worms and bugs, planning to keep them until they grow large. The scene ends with the warning that danger lies ahead as the fox schemes and the tale continues tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madam Duck
Mr. Fox
Sudden Wire Entry Traps Man as Friends Gather
A man finds himself trapped when a wire arrives at his home and a woman visitor group enters unexpectedly. He realizes the danger as he notices his pipe left resting on the window sill.
Uncle Harry Talks About the Mexican Problem
Uncle Harry explains Carranza's government, Villa raids, and U S punitive actions in 1916 1919 context. He covers American deaths in Mexico the zoo of bandits and the Wilson administration weighing intervention while noting oil and mineral interests and Carranza’s reforms.
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Harry
Mexico
Helen
Joe
Jimmy
Villa
Uncle Havery
Carranza
Uslation
Uncle Harry
Pres
Pershing
Columbus
N. MM
Correll
Oklahoma
Wilson
Ton
Uncle Hatity
Remembering Holiday Customs and Rising Living Costs
The snippet recalls old time holiday dress and spending the forenoon hunting for doors while Pinky Kerr speaks of memories. It also notes Mrs Safe Bud demanding a twenty percent rise in her weekly allowance and mentions the abolition of breakfast with a dated, archival newspaper voice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinky Kerr
Safe Bud
Sergica
It Is to Be Hoped It Is to Be Hoped
Secretary of the Treasury Glass forecasts 1919-20 revenue at 6.5 billion dollars with government expenses not to exceed this amount. He warns only deferred Victory loan installments and limited income from loans will be needed, and suggests treasury certificates may cover temporary needs. War is an Educator notes farmers accelerated progress in wartime transition and prior apathy in farming communities.
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Dan'ger
United States
Ruth
Washington
Mexico
Japan
Uncle Sam
Panama Canal
Ocean
Cape Horn
Admiral Rodman
Davenport Times
Secretary of the Treasury
Glass
Treasury
War
Des Moines
Farnt Srente
Analyzing Old Time Craps Three Dice Odds
Sam Loyd explains the traditional three dice craps game from India where players roll until a throw sums to seven or eleven. The piece asks for the probability of achieving a seven or eleven with three dice and notes an answer to a prior puzzle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Zemo Offers Quick Relief for Itching and Skin Ailments
Advertising copy from The E W Rose Co Cleveland touts Zemo as a safe antiseptic remedy for eczema itch pimples rashes and blackheads. Claims include instant itching stop overnight blemish disappearance and non staining non greasy formula available in 35 cent or 1.00 extra large bottles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W- Rose Co
Cleveland
Famo Promoted For Dandruff Control And Hair Health
Faithful daily use of Famo is promoted to keep hair healthy and to stop Seborrhea which causes dandruff. Claims include growth of new hair, softer silkier hair, a clean scalp, and delayed graying. Sold at counters in 35 cent and 1.00 sizes. produced by The Famo Co. Detroit with agents Hansen & Hansen Henderson Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Famo Co
Detroit
Mich
Hansen & Hansen Henderson Drug CO
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IEW
Serr Erzberger
Germany
Prince Lichnowsky
London
Herr Erzberger
England
Franca
Lory
Samuel
United States of America
von Eckhardt
Bey
Fies
Swat
Sandman
Mrs
Flas Walker
Lil
Ta Tata
Juarez
Rio Grande
Ei Paso
Tex
Ell Paso
el Paso
Agricultural Colleges
Department of Agriculture
Cedar Rapids
Emistor
Farry
MC Syndicate
Scottish Highlands
Virginia
Old Dominion
United States Department of Agriculture
Capranza
By Sam Loyd
Manville, Warren, Ashton
Sam Loyé
Tate
Agi
Percy E. Wood
Twavitt & Johnson Bank
WM. A. Ross
Leavitt and Johnson Building
F. C. Lee Optometrist
Sycamore Street
Wakefield
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