Waterton readers weigh rural library delivery plan
A Waterton newspaper column discusses expanding public libraries to rural areas via a proposed one cent per pound rural delivery system. It argues such a scheme could boost library access, carrier revenue, and government receipts while benefiting farmers, with practical details like book holders and return cards. It also includes editorials on Wilson’s Article X explanations and U.S. constitutional limits.
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Tis
Hoover may enter race as Republican candidate
Rumors from Minneapolis and Washington say Herbert Hoover plans a nearterm statement on political affiliations and platform. Analysts note farm opposition to Hoover could shape support. Minnesota and Iowa show potential strength, while farmers and farm groups may influence any contested action by agricultural bodies.
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Minneapolis
Washington
Herbert Hoover
Barnes
Mr. Hoover
Hoover
Vox Populis
Altho
New England
Wood
Lowden
Harding
Minnesota
Towa
Europe
Food Administration
Agin” Hoover
Farm Bureau
Einstein reveals new theory challenging gravity
The article reports a revolutionary discovery attributed to Dr. Albert Einstein that challenges Newtonian gravitation. It notes light travels in a straight line at about 186000 miles per second and suggests the Stein–Einstein ideas dispute past gravitational limits, framing light and gravity in new terms.
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Albert Einstein
Finstein
Einstein theory eclipse photographs redefine gravity debate
The article discusses a landmark claim that a solar eclipse confirms Einstein's relativity by showing light bending near the sun. English astronomers used a $100,000 setup to photograph starlight skirting the sun, with long cameras and costly lenses producing decisive negatives. The piece also touches on gender politics in city elections and a critical view of a court’s voting pattern, noting public interest in a feminine ticket and a shift in judicial decisions.
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Brazil
Bernstein
Health Talks On The Problem Child By Dr John B Huber
Dr Ira D Wise discusses caring for problem children including those who are bright or dull and difficult to manage. He urges comprehensive diagnosis and non drug treatment to promote development and adjust medical social and educational needs for each child. A reader asks about a temperamental three year old and an answer points to reformer guidance rather than punishment.
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Ira D. Wise
Wise
Pride and money clash in a village dialogue
A village conversation reveals pride in spending, restraint, and practical strain. Andrew praises Imogen's thrift while Imogen frets over spring clothes and debt, leading to a humorous clash between theory and practice as he admits being financially strained.
Nature Notes Questions on Georgia birds and honey in spring
The item presents three questions about Georgia bird feeding habits and honey as a spring pursuit. It asks which birds are commonly seed eaters in Georgia and whether honey is a bee’s first spring quest, plus whether most birds feed on insects or seeds. Answers promised in tomorrow's Nature Notes.
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Georgia
Honey
Seeds of Hybrids and Sparrow Scratching Habits
Answers explain hybrid seed outcomes with one grandparent trait from each parent and a hybrid trait in a quarter of seeds. The piece then describes sparrows scratching for seed with a two-footed quick forward and backward movement and notes toads and frogs share life stages, metamorphosis, and night travel patterns.
Waterloo Population News and Local Advertisements 1880
Forty years ago on March 10 1880 Nellie Meryine died of consumption at age 29 Rev Baker conducted her funeral and she had professed faith The Great Novelty 10 Cent company opened on Commercial Street post office at Washburn established Feb 28 with Owen Collins as first postmaster Local ads promote Glidden barbed wire Back line changes Water loo school directors elected Entertainment at the opera house and a list of local prices for staple goods and clothing Geismar listed as salesman for Israel Bros clothing house Butter eggs potatoes flour corn oats beef and tallow prices.
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Nellie Meryine
C. £. Baker
Christ
Washburn
Owen WN. Collins
The Sandman Story By BIBS Ft 4 WALKER
Elsie sees a shooting star and a Golden Fairy on her window sill who explains how stars fall. The Fairy says the sun and moon care for the stars, with the sun mother and moon father. Sam the Watch Warry watches over them as night covers them in the sky.
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Elsie
Golden Fairy
Sam
John BG
Agerabet Lin
Ivan
Pride and Money strain at a country club
In a church meeting Imogene and Andrew discuss the Smiths facing financial trouble and pride. They speculate Tony’s losses and the couple’s refusal to resign from club leadership due to ego. The dialogue muses on pride’s odd persistence among the poor and its hollow display in thrift and reputation.
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Smiths
Tony
Imogene
Andrew
Soong
Brie
Fifty Years Ago in The Coarter Section
News brief from March 10 1870 includes A Cottrell’s corn planting method featuring a two-row system with a V shaped marker and earth cover. Also reports a new law partnership W H McClure and J L Husted, student mischief, local elections mayor and treasurer, marriages, jail escape, a store ad, and spring lightning rod work by Lanphere at the schoolhouse.
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A. Cottrell
Saloons Permit Petition Tops Waterloo Ahead of Court Review
Twenty years ago on March 12 1900 a new mulet petition filed by D W Foote county auditor carried 911 signatures meeting the threshold to grant new saloon permits in Waterloo. Obituary notes include Sethee Cass prominent Bremer County capitalist and Sumner resident who died of pneumonia aged about 70. The edition also notes Charles M Sheldon launching a Christian unity paper in Topeka with a prayerful preface by Bishop Vincent and reports famine in India along with local events including a Dev il s Auction at Brown s Opera House and Bartholomew Kelly will leaving land for a new church plus $500 to Sousa and his band.
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Svith D. W. Foote
Waterloo
Sethee
Star Children and the Watch Fairy tale told to Elsie
A Golden Fairy explains a star child falls from the sky bed and is carried back to Father Moon. Elsie learns the stars are cared for each night and that the Watch Fairy watches over them, though she never sees her again after that night. The tale ends with Elsie reassured about the stars’ constant return.
Iridescent dream of shortening road from producer to consumer
Iowa editorials discuss the idea of narrowing the link between producers and consumers as an iridescent dream. Editors note past government prohibitions and questions about practical programs. Strong entities include Iowa newspapers Sioux City Tribune and Ovskaloosa Herald and references to Ingalls and government action.
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Council Bluffs
Ingalls
Sugar at 20 Cents a Pound Sparks Plucky Des Moines Rush
Des Moines readers report sugar at 20 cents a pound easing the cost of living. A nationwide trend prompted by advertising shows longer lines for rent signs and shoppers seeking bargains as prices ease and demand surges.
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Eral Palmer
Ucca
Income Tax Facts You Should Know for Soldiers
Active duty service in 1919 may exclude from income tax up to $3,500 of compensation for army navy or marine corps personnel both officers and enlisted men. Retired list members do not qualify for the exemption. Retired pay in 1918 must be counted as income. active service pay over $3,500 is taxable. Rental value of quarters must be included. An unmarried service member must consider all taxable income and any excess over $3,500.
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Army
Navy
Manine Corps
United States
Pape's Diapepsin Promises Fast Indigestion Relief
A vintage advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as instantly neutralizing stomach acidity to stop souring and fermentation that cause gas heartburn and pain. A few tablets relieve discomfort quickly and help tolerate favorite foods again, mentioning drugstore costs.
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Pape
Brain Sests and Pythagoras Theorem in Dissections
A puzzle poem by Sam Loud features beheading wordplay to form new words from clues. The piece then explains a diagram applying Pythagoras theorem to dissect two connected squares into three parts forming a single larger square, describing cuts from A to EB and triangle similarity to obtain edges that assemble the required square.
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Lehead
Fesson
Pythagoras
Poashin
Income tax filing rules for veterans and garden soil notes
Marine or ex service men must file if net income before exemptions reaches 1000 dollars, married and not separated need not file unless joint income exceeds 2000 dollars. Personal exemptions of 1000 or 2000 plus 200 per dependent. Returns due by March 16, 1920. Garden soil discussion explains soil formation from weathering, need for manure, and importance of proper cultivation to avoid clods. Mention of nickel pitcher-like milk bottle covers on the market.
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Marine
Collector of
Internal Revenue
United States
United States Department of Agriculture
Diamond Dyes Promise Fadeless Fabric Color
An advertisement touts Diamond Dyes as guaranteed to color any fabric without fading. It claims the dye works on wool, silk, linen, cotton, and blends, and includes a Color Card from a local druggist for matching materials.
Wizard Oil and Liver Pills Adverts Claim Flu Defense
An early 20th century advertisement touts using Wizard Oil mixed with water in an atomizer to spray the nose and throat as a defense against influenza. It promises antiseptic protection against flu germs and offers a money back guarantee if not satisfied. It also markets Wizard Liver Pills priced at 30 cents with a guaranteed remedy claim.
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West Park Ave
John G Hastman
A.W. Peterson
Treasury Gen'l Mar
DALLY
Iowa
Poatofies
Gee
Washington, D. C
Munsey
G. Dougherty
New York
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Chicago
Stary, Brocka & Finley
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MR. Wilson
Wilson
Genale
Council
Geneva
New York City
Medicine Hat
Yarmount
Edwards
Supreme Court
John B. Huber
Imoene
Tie
Nature Notes
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Great Novelty 10 Cent Company
Commercial Street
J. M. Hay’s
Cutler & Parker
L. Passmore
Glover & Arthur
William Snowden
G. H. Robinson
Waterloo West
J. Gates
J. L. Cooley
Waterloo East
Opera House
Willard Howe
Emma Hunt
Charles Thayer
May Snowden
B. L. Johnson
Carrie Reed
Harry Allen
Jakey
Israel Bros., Clothiers
Ae Geismar
Geismar
Sandman
Bibs
Walker
Wife
Roe Fulkerson
Coarter
W. H. McClure
Cedar Fails
J. L. Husted
Mac
Shebang
Tee
R. A. Whitaker
J. H. Leavitt
A. T. Weatherwax
J. P. Evans
Eta
Joseph D. Weaver
Elizabeth M. Babcock
E.L. Miller
William Clark
Ann Smith
Raymond
Bro. Butterfield
Eldora
Glover & Brother
Lanphere
F. Cass
Bremer County
J. F
C. D. Cass
Sumner
Canada
Charles M. Sheldon
Christian Unity
Topeka
Kan
Jesus
I. Sheldon
Vincent
India
Joseph C. Eason
Eighth Street West
Brown's Opera House
Bartholomew Kelly
Sousa
Brown’s
Father Moon
Evitors
Sioux City Tribune
Ovskaloosa Herald
Des Moines Register
Des Moinés
Hamlin
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