Waterدوoo Evening Courier political wrap hints at 1920 candidacies
Long column reviews President Wilson granting McAdoo permission to seek the presidency and Palmer and Edwards as contenders. It notes Iowa land transfers during March, no panics, and hints at Democratic party factionalism with March as backdrop. It ends with a poke about Easter shopping.
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Wilson
White House
Edwards
New Jersey
Mr. Wilson
Brean
Sir Barleycorn
San Francisco
McAdoo
Nadir
Jedith
Father Wilson
Gov. Edwards
Halter
Attorney General
Het
Roper
Internal Revenue Collector
BeAdoo
Palmer
Democratic Hippodrome
Messrs. Edwards
New York World
Mr. Hoover
Mr. Bryan
Champ Clark
Blind Hero Preaches on How to Attain Happiness
London. Sergeant Nicholls of the Durham Light Infantry, blind and missing hands and ribs, preached a sermon on How to Attain Happiness. He attributed his resolve to live to helping others less fortunate and spoke of finding happiness in service despite wounds from the front.
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London
Sergt. Nicholls
Durham Light Infantry
Phosphorus poisoning symptoms and treatment details
Health Talks by Dr John B H ubbil includes symptoms of phosphorus poisoning such as belching garlic odor, luminous mouth, throat pain, nausea, vomiting with possible blood, abdominal tenderness, and later back pain with weak pulse. Treatments involve emetics like mustard water or copper sulfate, no known antidote, and dietary oil avoidance.
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Gimex Lecularius
Bureau of Entomology
Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
United States
Rain Messeng er poem fragment and dialect verse collage
A fragmented historical poem by Frank L. Stanton blends The Rain Messenger style lines about drying eyes and a rose blooming after rain. It includes misread dialect verse fragments and a note of copyright marking, suggesting a published poem and playful wordplay.
Nature Notes Q and A on wild life facts
Answers cover the oakapple and the Mayapple, predators of rabbits, reasons birds feign lameness, grooming of wild versus domestic animals, male spiders fear in courtship, and how ducks respond to eagles hawks and duck hawks when approaching.
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Nature
Til
Friend Wife By ROE FULKERSON
A humorous dialogue on hobbies as Imogene urges Andrew to pursue a hobby while he laments failed attempts at dancing and notes his passion for collecting but argues that true interest comes from items that steadily escape. The discussion covers butterflies, germs, and a jokey critique of other collectors.
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Andrew
Twogene
Seymour Johnson
The Match Brothers Speak in the Sandman Story
In Mrs. F A Walker’s tale the stove pot and fire argue over who does the work in the kitchen. The coal wood and match brothers join the dispute claiming they drive the cooking, while the clock ticks on. The match box shuts with a snap and quiet returns as the kitchen settles on who truly powers the meal.
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Match
Pot
Tam
Mr. Coal
Match Brothers
The Debt Weighs On Aven and Earns No Balance
A disconnected dialogue reveals financial strain and distrust about money and collections. Imogene challenges Andrew’s role as a collector and questions the value of his earnings while noting his limited cash balance over years. The exchange hints at a tense marriage and shifting power dynamics.
Tax exemptions described for personal property in 1940s text
An old passage outlines exemptions for income or property from work, noting $1,000 exemption for an unmarried person, $2,000 for a married couple, and $2,000 for the head of a family, with further details following.
Brain Fests by Sam Lotd
A humorous puzzle fragment discusses rail lines crossing a circle. The two characters debate maximum crossing points with six straight lines, then present an answer to a prior puzzle showing pole spacing and numeric details.
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Woods
Munchausen
Income tax rules for 1919 filers summarized
The article explains 1919 income tax filing requirements. A single person must file if net income is $1,000 or more. Married couples filing jointly must file if combined net income plus dependents is $2,000 or more. It notes earnings include overall compensation and requires accurate calculation.
Marmola Prescription Tablets Claim Slimming Fame
An actress touts Marmola Prescription Tablets as a fat reducing aid claiming 2 to 4 pounds weekly loss. The ad suggests taking Marmola Tablets periodically to maintain a desired weight and notes $1 for a large case or $64 by mail from Marmola Co. Detroit.
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Marmola Co
Woodward Ave
Detroit
Mich
Uncle Harry Explains Wilson and Lansing Resignation
Uncle Harry explains the legal rights of a president to appoint and discharge cabinet members. He notes Wilson asked Lansing to resign over policy disagreements and alleged attempts to usurp presidential powers, a rare and sensational controversy covered worldwide.
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Uncle Harry
Wilson
Secretary Lansing
Joe
Jimmy
Mr. Lansing
Lansing
Helen
Uro
Sing
Mr. Wilson
Langing
Mi. Ning
Europe
Exemption Details for Dependents Under 18 or Incapacitated
The notice notes a $200 exemption for each dependent under 18 or incapacitated. Returns and payments must reach the collector of internal revenue by March 15, 192.
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Intermpl
Congressman in Washington letters to Cedar Rapids Republican
Iowa editors publish Cyrenus Cole's Washington letter arguing that being a congressman offers little visibility in D C, as most work and attention happen away from the floor. He notes exceptions depend on the individual, not the office, and cites local slogans and state politics as contrasting examples.
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Washington
Cyrenus Cole
Cedar Rapids
Iesgely
Careless Shampooing Spoils the Hair
Advice on shampooing warns against alkali in soaps and shampoos. It promotes Malsified cocoanut oil shampoo as pure and greaseless, claiming gentle cleansing, dust removal, and soft, silky hair. The ad touts affordability and family use with a few ounces per household.
Frezone Corn Remedy Advertisement Teases Quick Relief
A bright ad touts Freezone as a tiny bottle that stops pain in corns and calluses instantly. It promises easy removal, root and all, with no pain or irritation and appeals to readers to buy a few cents worth at any drug store.
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Juat & S
Quick Way to End Stomach Trouble
After years of indigestion and failed treatments, readers are urged to try Marlix. The ad claims immediate relief and widespread success, with testimonials from J. Clark of Boston and E. W. Meriwether of Guthrie. Available as a liquid from The Marlix Co and local druggists in Waterloo and other outlets.
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Marlix
Dottla
Jos
J. Clark
Boylaton St
Boston
Mass
Dix
E. W. Meriwether
Guthrie
Marlix Co
Fort Wayne
Ind
Waterloo
C. J. Miller
Fourth St
Wangler Bros. Co
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