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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1920

Page

2

Waterloo Evening Courice Publishe? Daily Except Sunday

Waterloo Evening Courice announces daily publication with Sunday exceptions. Details include staff credits, pricing for weekly and yearly subscriptions, and mailing rates for Iowa and outside Iowa. Advertising rules, circulation notes, and Associated Press affiliation are listed. The piece also covers advertising payment terms and policy clauses.

W. dL Hartman Weert Park G. Hartman W. Peterson Treza Gen'l Mgr Lowa Poat Waterloo Iowa Associated Press Associated Audit Bureau of Circulations Ae Enigma Ee Pes Washington D. C Munsey Bigg E. G Dougherty Eee Condent New York Philadelphia Story, Brooks & Finley Rep’s

Figures on luxury spending spark reform push

A Treasury study estimates Americans spent about 22 billion dollars last year on trifles such as chewing gum cigarettes soft drinks and cosmetics. The piece argues this waste drains war debt funds and would better serve national needs if invested in roads and durable assets. It also notes political conventions and social drama shaping public mood.

Treasury Department Iowa Black Hawk County United States

A Bright IDFA in National Convention Speech

The piece notes the dullness of distant seating at national conventions where attendees hear little, unless speakers possess booming voices. It mentions John M. Thurston of Omaha as an example of sound that traveled, and hints at Chicago plans for the program.

John M. Thurston Omaha Chicago

Health Talks On Household Enemies From JOHN FR HUBER

Health talks discuss the fly as a carrier of tuberculosis typhoid and other diseases and the deadly roles of mosquitoes roaches rats and other pests. A Q a Q section covers hereditary muscular atrophy of the leg with guidance on care and treatment.

John FR. Huber Waterloo

Medical mail request note seeks diagnosis via newspaper

Public notice invites general interest questions to Dr John B Haber care of the newspaper while warning that requests for diagnosis or treatment cannot be entertained. A stamped self addressed envelope is enclosed for replies.

John B. Haber

End of Iowa season and Chicago show loom

The article notes Iowa ends its season while Chicago looms for the big show. It mentions expectations with composure and confidence, and references fashion sales like 20 percent off women's wear and 50 to 75 percent discounts at Newport and Palm Beach during the season.

Iowa Chicago Newport Palm Beach

Too Much Luxury Warns In Council Bluffs

TJOWA EDITORS examine the boom in jewel trades and luxury consumption. They note the United States holds a large share of the world’s precious stones and that diamonds can be reissued for sale. The piece argues capital in diamonds yields little productive value unless invested in wealth creation.

Council United States

Sunday Substituted For Monday In Brightly Market Arousal

A curious shift in local commerce and social life emerges as Sunday markets and events rival Monday routines. Merchants note higher foot traffic while residents adjust weekly plans to accommodate the revived Sunday bustle.

Old-Time Summer Bonnet Haunts My Dreaming Day

A rustic poem recalls Mirandy’s simple summer bonnet and the sweetness of her kiss beneath its ribbons. The speaker laments changing fashions while cherishing the plain bonnet’s charm, invoking nostalgic rural imagery of flowers, dew, sun, and a beloved woman’s curls.

Mirandy

William Jennings Bryan to Fight Democratic Platform

In a commentary from Knoxville to Cedar Rapids, the piece notes Bryan will oppose any shift in the Democratic platform in San Francisco. It contrasts past financial ideas and government ownership with the current view, while acknowledging broad public support for Bryan’s stance.

Knoxville Usxpress America William Jennings Bryan San Francisco

MR FOX BIRTHDAY CAKE SURPRISE FOR THE ANIMAL FOLK

Mrs Fox plans a birthday cake surprise for Reddy Fox inviting friends to a night party. Reddy pretends ignorance then schemes to claim the cake as he watches the pantry. The feast unfolds with many animals enjoying the supper while Mrs Fox hides the cake for a grand reveal. Tomorrow continues. Ceduloid is not affected by water or Air.

MR. Fox Reddy Mina Mrs. Fox Reddy Fox Woody Pecker Woody Mr. Coon Mr. Badger

Nature Notes Answers From John Burroughs

Nature Notes presents Burroughs addressing readers with questions and answers on birds, plants, and observation. He explains distinguishing a bird of prey by build and behavior, defines a blunder head as a harmless eye-catching insect, and details the fringed polygala genus with its concealed fertile flower on a subterranean shoot.

Ron Bytery

Brain Tests by Sam Loyd puzzle note

A milkman who mixed 3 gallons of water into a 10 gallon milk can then moved 3 gallons back to the water can, leaving equal amounts in both. The puzzle asks if there is more milk in the water can than water in the milk can.

Semper Maginnis Chicago Dove of Peace Coliseus Maggie Sam Loyd Earth

Fur bearing coat sparks public furor and laughter

An audience reacts to a speaker describing wearing a fur trimmed nutria coat that sheds its fur, leaving the wearer covered in hair and drawing ridicule and astonishment from bystanders. The tale ends with the speaker lamenting being seen as a fur bearing animal. Australian aborigines eat butter files.

Imogene Timbuctoo Amazon Madagascar John D. Rockefeller

Friend Wife By Roe Fulkerson

Imogene questions Andrew at breakfast about his mood and the banquet while he vents about a fur lining from his overcoat. The exchange reveals tension and curiosity over the origin of the fur, described as gutria, a foolish animal.

Wife Roe Fulkerson Andrew Imogene

Brass tablet recalls grim night at Christchurch Cathedral

On the wall of Christchurch cathedral in Dublin a brass tablet marks the death of an officer who, years ago, was forced to spend a night in the cathedral and was devoured by rats, a grim tale kept in stone and memory.

Christchurch Dublin

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