Budget bill fate and Monday primary results at Waterloo
The editorial discusses the budget bill's failure under a Democratic filibuster and the unlikely path to its passage, noting strategic politics in Congress. It also reports Waterloo’s Monday primary results with Senator Cummins leading Brookhart by about 40,900 votes and local shifts showing labor and union sentiment influencing Waterloo's vote.
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Chicago
Abvars
Courier
Cummins
Brookhart
Black Hawk County
Waterloo
Istrate
Senator Cummina
American Federation of Labor
Senator Cummins
Labor
Congress
Cumming
Seema
Senate
Messrs. Deems
Hayner
Kendall
Moore
Final Jolt Drops on Liquor Question After Supreme Court
A lengthy 1920s era column mocks the Supreme Court ruling on the eighteenth amendment as expected and urges enforcing the law while predicting a push toward repeal. It comments on conventions in Chicago, sugar policy, and political figures like Palmer and McAdoo, closing with a wry note about New Jersey’s size.
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Supreme Court
Health Talks by John R. Huber on Asthma and Tumors
Dr. John R. Huber discusses asthma treatment including lung exercises and addressing nasal obstructions. The Q and A section explains tumors, their benign or malignant nature, risk of recurrence, and when to consult a surgeon, plus a survey of oral health issues such as canker sores thrush and mercury-related stomatitis.
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Adusts
Konuik
Mall
John B. Huber
Life and Joy in a World Made New
A cheerful excerpt from Nuggets From the Wayside featuring fable like reflections on life belief and gratitude. Cock Robin laments fortune while Mrs Robin counsels appreciating wings freedom and daily blessings.
Hard Life Tales On Listening To Women And Ambition
A fragmented dialogue laments that many people, from athletes to artists and actresses, face indifference when sharing fragile personal journeys. The piece blends Imogene Andrews and Andrew with anecdotes about Bermuda trips, journalism, art, and Broadway, showing repeated neglect of effort and sacrifice.
Garfield Victory Sends Local Republicans Into Rapture
Forty years and Wednesday June 9 1880 2 Gallant Garfield Hoover car runs off the prize at the Republican national convention. Garfield and Arthur hailed as next president and vice president. Gen James A Garfield born in Ohio 1831. Enthusiasm widespread as Old Glory is raised and campaign flag unfurled. Kelloggs buy property on East Fourt street. Telegraph office scene. bulletin boards change as state votes shift. Hammock ad ends with Shuts & Barber note.
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Weat Park Ave
G Hartman
MA W. Peterson
Treas
Xoall
Waterloo
Associated Press
Sispetones de SS
Audit Bureau of Ctrculations
Ipaper
Washington, D. C
Munsey
Dougherty
New York
Philadelphia
Chicago
Story
Brooks & Finley
Garfield
Arthur Hamed
James A
Ohio
Congress
C Garfield
Logan House
Union Republican Club
Izys
A. E. Ham
Char’ Pratt
East Fourt Street
Kelloggs
Li Hne
Waterloo Notes and Local News Highlights 1900
Twenty years ago on June 1 1900 a five year old boy died after a horse kicked him on the Henry Grout farm. Waterloo civic items include the bicycle club with over 300 members and the Business College planning new quarters next September across from the M C A. Roosevelt promised a Waterloo speech in the coming campaign. The Republicans nominated county officers and a Fourth Street bridge replacement was urged for safer streetcar passage. The Waterloo Water Power Company elected directors. Local ads list spring men’s wear and overalls. Q and A section answers questions on the native rat mars and skylark song and on trees budding before cold weather ends.
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Floyd
Richardje Ball
Henry Grout
Sweas
America
The Sandman Story Missives by Mrs Walker
The tale follows Mr Cock Robin lamenting envy of Mr Rooster as he eyes the henhouse hierarchy and corn, while a farmer brings food and safety to the favored bird. The scene contrasts wealth and security with struggle and danger on the barnyard stage.
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Cock Robin
Mr. Cock Robin
Rooster
Brain Tests and Time Puzzle Mania At No 400
The column titled Brain Tests by Sam Loyd features a time puzzle about clock hands and a division problem with digits 1 through 9 arranged in fractions. It notes the correct time as 54 11 minutes past 1, where hands coincide, and mentions a prior answer to No 399. The piece also reports on Wilson’s prize sheep being sheared for charity, with 236 sheep and 22 lambs yielding 185 pounds of wool.
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Wilson
Washington
Salvation Army
White House
Waterton approves rail right of way and streets vacated
Fifty years ago on June 9 1870 Waterton council passed an ordinance granting a right of way through streets for the Burlington Cedar Rapids and Minnesota railway and vacating streets in East Waterloo near the Illinois Central shops. The issue of street ramps on a bridge is debated and local quotes note on markets and county debt.
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Waterton
Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Minnesota Railway
Waterloo
Illinois Central
Iowa editors warn that voters cowards the congress
Cedar Rapids Republican denounces public fear and pressure on lawmakers. It says people threaten retribution if representatives do not follow favored policies. The piece argues republic theory fails in practice as elites and classes browbeat duty bound officials.
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Consien
Cedar Rapids
Jean
Iowa Politics Costs Reform Debated at Hawk-Eye
The Burlington Hawk-Eye notes widespread complaints about political expense and reports efforts to cut costs in Iowa politics. The piece highlights ongoing debates and measures aimed at making campaigns more affordable for voters and candidates.
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Burlington Hawk-Eye
Iowa
Longer Presidential Term Favored After Conventions
After delegates at the Chicago and San Francisco conventions settle their bills they will likely support a longer presidential term. The remark reflects a post convention sentiment among attendees and allied figures aiming to adjust terms.
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Chicago
San Francisco
Five-grain Arbolone tablets promise fat loss cures
An advertisement claims Arbolone tablets curb cravings for fatty foods and ease obesity. A testimonial from Mrs Holly of Imperial California cites weight loss from 204 to 152 pounds in seven months and endorsements claim the drug sells widely through druggists in sealed tubes with directions.
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Holly
Imperial
Calif
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