NATIONALIZATION OF INDUSTRY A COAL ISSUE DEBATE DRAWS TAFT VIEW
A pasted reading reviews a push for government control of coal mines, assessing potential wages and prices under state operation, and contrasting with Swiss railways. It warns against broad nationalization, arguing private management better serves workers and public, noting Supreme Court limits on public utility claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Coal Commission
United States Supreme Court
Kansas Industrial Relations Court
Taft
Pura
Elimpia
Afericans
Nobodly
Personal Health Service by William Brady
Dr Brady answers reader questions on blood pressure illness actinic rays and selfcare. He explains high blood pressure as a sign not a disease, notes foods seldom raise or lower it, and discusses carbohydrate impact. He covers actinic rays for tuberculosis and offers personal health advice via letters to the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Brady
M. D
National Newspaper Service
Brady
Tm Cara
Thia Newapaner
Friend Wife by Roe Fulkerson
A dialogue on worry and anticipation between Imogene and Andrew. Andrew argues that most troubles are imagined and future pain overrated, urging not to anticipate problems. They recall past anxieties over trivial events, concluding fear often proves unfounded and restraint from endless talk is wiser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imogene
Andrew
Owen Wister
Chantland
Fay
Jean
Jon
Burroughs Nature Club Notes and Questions 1923
A nature column invites reader inquiries on topics from spake bites to spider predators and sparrow molts. It includes Q and A on pink trout coloration, brown creeper nests, red and gray fox mating, plus a synopsis of a serialized tale featuring Malcolm Starmount and Mary Devlin with themes of wealth, love, opera, and blackmail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alifornia
Redwoods
Cedars
The Wronged Wife Still Loves.
Mary and Eddie face their broken family amid pursuit of a missing Buddy while planning a risky bank visit. Eddie clings to Buddy’s love and hopes for his return as Mary contemplates a hopeful future, meeting with Katie and Janet as the plot threads converge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Endia
Eddie
Gowntown
Malcolm
Katie
Pat
Parker
Janet Jenson
Katie O'Toole
Evidence Bought Tomorrow
Janet Venson resents accusations against her husband Malcolm Starmount as Mrs Jenson seeks justice for Nalda Courteney. Mary Bets a cautious path, urging discretion and warning that suspicions may poison marital trust while aiming to bring accountability to the alleged manipulator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janet
Nalda Courteney
Katia
Natda Courteney
Mary
Janet Venson
Malcolm Starmount
Taven
Abe Martin Urges National Back to the Soil Movement
The Abe Martin column advocates a vigorous return to rural roots starting in Washington. It notes Stillman is a party fixer but will keep trying until he is found wanting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stillman
Fifty Years Ago In The Courter
Fifty years ago The Courter reports on Children’s Day at Grace M E church with decorated flowers, a singing Sabbath school, and a sermon on life’s springtime. Notes cover a Free Methodist camp meeting, a Chicago jubilee trip, a carrier shortage, a new Courier Office sign, a runaway incident, a fundraising festival for Miss Pratt, and criticism of Black Hawk county property assessments and Waterloo bridge repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace M. E. Church
Farley
Black Hawk County
Waterloo
Cedar Falls
Town Firemen's tournament Opens Amid Festive Displays
The fifth annual Town Firemen's association tournament opened with ideal weather on Wednesday June 13 1883. Decorations stretched through Fourth and Commercial and Commercial and Fifth streets with arches and evergreen bunting. News noted a cheese factory under construction in Janesville and a large barn planned by Jessa I Beal in Black Hawk township. The Union Spy played at the opera house each evening during the event. A cyclone caused damage near Sumner Tripoli and Fayette county with injuries reported. Also recounted is a lynching near Murphy's Grove involving the Barber boys from Sherwood Adair and others as two men were hanged after a mob attack. The tale closes with a cliffhanger about a royal ring mystery.
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William Blowers
Sumner
Tripoli
George Wilkes, Jr
Fayette County
Barber
Sherstock
Waverly
Murphy's Grove
Ike
Bill
West High graduates hear address at opera recital
Rev Solon C Bronson addressed the West High School graduating class last Friday evening. The class included Mary Kism ner May Pierce Isadora Holman Bertha Obler Carrie Cobb and Alice B Ferry. S L Klingaman and Elias Cain earned praise for hitching four horses to a road scraper and smoothing highways from Hudson to Waterloo. Cole's grand show will visit Waterloo soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solon C. Bronson
West High School
Mary Kismner
May Pierce
Isadora Holman
Bertha Obler
Carrie Cobb
Alice B. Ferry
S. L. Klingaman
Elias Cain
Hudson
Waterloo
Drowning of Seldon McNamee and Beasie Graves near Black Trank
Twenty years ago on June 13 1963 Seldon J McNamee and Beasie Graves drowned when their boat overturned near the mouth of Black Trank creek. The overturned skiff was found at the dam this morning. cries were heard along shore but rescue was hindered by uncertain location. Miss Graves’ body was recovered opposite the Illinois Central freight house. Births and deaths for the county were reported as 221 and 119 respectively last year.
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Seldon J. McNamee
Beasie Graves
Black Trank Creek
Miss Graves
Ilinois Central
Brain Tests by Sam Loud Reasoning Parade Ice Cream Puzzle
A boy recalls a town parade where the mayor promised half a pint of ice cream at the town hall. Deserters left the ranks, reducing numbers to twenty eight at the end while others reportedly received ice cream ahead of the remaining marchers. The piece ends with a word puzzle about letters and a rebus involving Beau, Elbow, Garden, Ensign, and Beauregard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beauregard
The King’s Emerald Ring Mystery in Felicia’s Tale
Felicia seeks help from a magical Witch to clear her Grandfather’s name in a royal mystery. Lord Charles is suspected after the King’s emerald ring vanished from a cabinet near the monarch. The tale unfolds with fear, intrigue, and magical aid as the old Witch weighs truth against treachery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles
Hera
Duke
Lord Charles
Felicia
European farmers and American farm blocs compared by Brookhart
Iowa editors debate whether European farmers are better off than Americans. Senator Brookhart notes Europe advances in farm blocs and cooperative organization but questions overall farmer welfare. Cedar Rapids Tribune criticizes Seattle’s municipally owned traction, arguing higher real costs despite propaganda.
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Sac Sun
Brookhart
Europa
America
Europe
Iowa
Iawa
Cedar Rapids Tribune
Seattle
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Corner Park Ave
Ana
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Dougherty
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Story
Brooks & Finley
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U.S
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Sam
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Wife
Roe Fulkerson
Burroughs Nature Club
Houghton Bufflin Co
Nature Notes
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Ren
Starmount
Snddie
Shea
Fenton Graves
Atin
Micrroy
Jenson
Buddy
Edrdie
Masschusetts
State Industrial Ee
Icident Board
Abe Martin
G. W. Hanna
Waterloo and
Cadar Falls Road
Robert Manson
Agnes
Ware
Couch
Sylvester Bagg
Frank Nesby
H. W. Jenney
T. N. Kellogg
R. H. Pardee
Courier Office
Worcester & Bingham
Swift House
Miss Pratt
Ladies of the
Presbyterian Missionary Society
India
Mary B. Pratt
Bridge Street
Fourth Street
Bridge
Baa
The
Fowler Company
Janesville
Jessa I. Beal
Black Hawk Township
B. Vinton
OW. Cole
Cora Dauchy
Abs
Henry
Fred
Garrabrant
Hoy
J. W. Bissell
Martin E. Brennan
Anna N. Lonergan
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Joseph Brennan
WW. A. Brsant Company
Bridge 2
Samuel Owens
J. J
Madison T. Owens
Whittier
Cal
A. J. Edwards
J. BR. Vaughan
Log Cabins
G. R. Crittenden
H. D. Williams
C. P. Hunt
W. Logan
Des Moines
J. W. Logan
Pacific Coast
Randolph
Wellington Streets
W. H. Bickley
West High
K. of P. Hall
Florence Crouse
Nora Shanewise
Lulu Cushmsn
Ruth Eglef
Li H W. Minkel
Shelby
Sandman
Mrs. FP. A. Walker
Carl C. Bickley
Leavitt and Johnson
Phelps
Jefferson St
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