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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1920
Page
2
A Waterloo Iowa editorials column discusses outside competition in dairy markets, Canada and Argentina expanding dairy, and Danish butter. It shifts to U.S. politics with Palmer and McAdoo campaigns, Edwards, Bryan, Wilson, and social trends including Mary Pickford. The piece blends economic observation with partisan commentary and humor about late 1910s events.
The article explains how sleep needs vary by age from infants to elderly, with eight to ten hours common for many adults. It covers factors affecting sleep such as climate, room conditions, habits, and emotions, and lists numerous disorders and causes of sleeplessness, plus practical advice on regular schedules.
Freddie receives a magical balloon pair after wishing for two. A tiny man grants the power to sail above trees, but the balloons break from a mountain pull. Crashes, birds, and a playful cat release Freddie back to earth as the balloon bursts and a dog-like chase ends in laughter.
A playful dialogue centers on Imogene’s dislike of alarm clocks and Andrew’s quip about the clock symbolizing wife. The exchange shifts to college life as a student imagines drawing a stout stein with a single gulp, hinting at ongoing humor and domestic whimsy.
Questions about phoebe hunting strategies flower growth through asphalt and chipmunk habitats are summarized. The column discusses oakapples Mayapple fruits as insect works and notes on rabbits predators and bird feigning lameness to distract intruders from nests.
Web ster City freeman journal reports settlement day passes with thousands of farms bought last year. few buyers fail to close deals, money access seen as not an issue. At current prices Iowa land remains the cheapest market asset with prices rising toward an average of 500 dollars per acre. Council Bluffs Nonpareil notes presidential platforms sound and states Bryan alive, while Mason City Globe-Gazette quotes Gov Edwards on Bryan seeking an undertaker role.
A Dayton mother touts Milks Emulsion as a cure for her 10 year old with chronic lung weakness from pneumonia. The ad claims rapid relief of stomach trouble and constipation, improved digestion, and rebuilt strength, offering a six bottle guarantee and refunds if not satisfied.
The revenue law requires shopkeepers and other small businesses to determine true net income and file. Unmarried individuals must file if net income is $1000 or more, married couples with dependents must file if joint net income reaches $2000 or more, and returns must reach the collector of internal revenue by March 15, 1920.
Puzzle and wordplay item noting misprints and garbled phrases, with hints of foreign geography and a diagram about railroad track layout for a crossing. Mentions of brides, disguises, and a riddle style line up with Loyd’s humor and a prompt to answer a numbered item.
Mrs J E Ratcliffe of Caledonia Minnesota describes a four year battle with intense itching and skin inflammation. After receiving a free Cuticura sample and using the soap and ointment, itching diminished after the third application and a month of use left her healed.
Promotion for Cuticura Soap urging daily use to keep skin healthy after clearing. Recommends Cuticura Ointment for irritation and roughness and notes gentle, creamy soap for complexion. Includes price 25c each for Soap Ointment and Talcum Sold everywhere. Cuticura Soap is claimed to shave cleanly without miss.
A compact verse piece discusses travelers on the road toward rest and the passing of time. It contrasts hurry with perseverance and notes themes of fate and faith in the journey. A second fragment offers rustic advice on poker stakes and enjoying good times, warning against heedless risk.
Sydney N S March 6 The Davis Cup draw shows the United States facing South Africa in the opening round Holland has been added to the challengers list and will meet Great Britain in the first round
The first postwar personal tours of Europe are being organized by firms once focused on foreign travel. A J Howard, local agent of C W, has circulars outlining these tours, some covering war zones. King Gustav of Sweden is noted as a top European tennis player with royal trophies displayed in Stockholm Palace.
An ad quotes George P. Daniels of Hardwick VI praising Cham berlain's Tablets as the best laxative for his sedentary life. He calls Hardwick's Inn a modern New England hotel and urges readers to order laxative products from S11 Commercial Street.
Mrs Annie Davison of Long Beach California reports Foley s Honey and Tar gave her a restful night after an awful cough. The product is described as easing harsh coughing wheeze and throat tickling, soothing irritated surfaces and healing. Sold everywhere.
An old advertisement urges using Hood's Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier and health builder to resist infectious flu. It claims the tonic boosts vitality, aids digestion, supports assimilation, and aids convalescence after illness. Hood's Pills are recommended to keep bowels regular.
Mrs J O Elmquist of Omaha testifies after twenty years that Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound helps with female troubles and remains a constant household remedy. The ad urges readers to write for confidential advice to Lydia Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Massachusetts.
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