Ford for President Talk Aims at Shaking Up Politics
A Waterloo editorial argues the 1924 Ford presidential possibility reflects rising anti-politician sentiment. It notes farmers and eastern correspondents discuss Ford as a business leader who could appoint a capable cabinet and resist labor or capital pressures, signaling a demand for nonprofessional governance amid a truck and auto era reshaping transport and industry.
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Ford
Henry Ford
White House
Washington
Will
Vanderbilt
United States
Foundation
Turret Stone
Warding
Satirical Pufzling Language Across Nations
The text mocks immigrant speech and cultural digs in a humorous colonial tone. It notes cousins in America facing satire, ridicules mispronunciations of words like aunt and derby, and portrays Uncle Sam’s sons attempting to speak with proper diction amid praiseworthy efforts.
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Lamon
Sam
How to Modify Milk for Infants in Health Column
William Brady M D discusses cows milk versus human milk for infants, endorsing certified or pasteurized milk, and outlines preparation steps for diluted formulas. It covers pasteurization limits, sugar substitutes, and added minerals, plus reader questions on braces ears and picky eating, all in a late century health column voice.
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Miliman
Hat Bargain Sparks Domestic Spree in Parisian Hat Shop
Imogene touts a clever hat purchase scheme, tracing its price drops from 25 to 20 then to 12.50 and finally to 10, claiming economy while Andrew questions the scheme. The couple discusses delays, language quirks, and plans to wear the hats at dinner, highlighting domestic banter over fashion and money.
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Andrew
Imogene
la Princesa
Trady
Mary Eilen
O'Hara
Castleborne
Paris
Dublin
Burroughs Nature Club Notes Qs and Answers Preview
A reader asks about dog panting after running sardine spawning birds and a described bird by color. The column invites more questions to the Natura Notes Dept and signals answers will appear in tomorrow's Nature Notes, with Houghton Jefflin Co. copyright 1823.
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Burroughs Nature Club
Houghton Jefflin CO
Natura Notes
Trout Jumping, Guano, Snakes In The Sandman Story
Questions on trout can they move upstream past falls and establish stock in another end of a creek. Guano beds in Peru cormorant rookeries yield fertilizers due to dry climate. Can water snakes be kept as pets without full water in their cage. Pollywogs in a bowl may delay metamorphosis. a tale from The Sandman Story discusses growth and appetite with magical spoon episode.
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Iowa
New England
New York
Pennsylvania
Illinois
Ona
Dulcia
Duleia
Dulela
Dulein
South America
Peru
Ars Dent
Devel
Wasteful Postage and Heaven Parables in Times Columns
A Davenport Times letter laments needless government postal copy bulk and high rates, urging removal of useless material from mail to save space and cost. The Sioux City Journal notes jail terms for reckless driving reduce violations, as convicts cannot speed while serving sentences.
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West Office
Republican
Davenport
American Theosophical Society
Chicago
Bootlesger
Heaven
Sioux City Journal
The Regeneration of Malcolm Starmount
Halcolim Starmount, 26, rich and restless, seeks to reform his circle and take his country home. He meets a poor child from St Mary’s Tenement and plans a family outing, but a wild birthday party leads to a staged murder accusation by Walda Courteney. Mary, Zena, and others entangle plots as favors and betrayals unfold. Mary accepts Ramon Graves, while Malcolm signals his love with a telegraph and a rival engagement forms.
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Halcolim Starmount
Ami
St. Mary
Devlin
Waida Courteney
Dick Tennant
Nalda Courteney
Ramon Graves
Mary
Starmount
Ramon
Zena
Cals Wind
Miaida Courteney
Malcolm
Pat
Kate
Jensoys
Waldal
Bur~mount
Parkers
Courteney
Katie
Jenson
Sinte
Wary
Mary Acushia
Jenson-Courteney
Malcom StarjMmannt
Mary Devlin
Eddie
The Woman Scorned Triumphs Tomorrow
In a melodrama scene Katie schemes as Janet and Mrs Selwyn plan a trap in the shop while Pat and Mary await the 3 o'clock moment. Eddie enjoys simple joys as drama unfolds, with Nalda Courteney and Jay Janson arriving for a private viewing.
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Plats
Pat
Mary
Katie
Janet
Paris
Nalda Courteney
Fat
Miss Courteney
Marthe
Janss Courteney
Abe Martin Questions Time Of Return For Aviator
In Abe Martin style the column ponders the delay surrounding an aviator and asks why automobiles especially coupes stall at night, hinting at mechanical woes or timing issues affecting late returns. The lighthearted quip remains anchored in small town observations about transportation and reliability.
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Aviator
Brain Tests by Sam Lorp and Minutes to Answer This
A playful puzzle frames a fire chief mocking a ladder and asking how many rungs total. Tom climbs five per step, Dick four, Harry three, and the last step alignment reveals the ladder’s length. The riddle asks how many rungs are in the ladder and cues the reader to determine the final step.
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Tom
Harry
Beecher
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Sandman
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