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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1920
Page
2
A long editorial column critiques German events, noting the Kapp uprising and Ebert's response as a staged scene. It argues a broader prophecy of a monarchy return and mocks fashion as political metaphor, with references to Wilson and King George.
The cables reveal a claim that King George inaugurates a fashion erasing royal trousers on the sides rather than front and back. Commentator notes the bold idea will take with wild popularity due to perceived logic and reason.
Fragmented verse recalls affection and duty amid a political snippet where an old campaign memory surfaces. The speaker muses on love and a personal mansion of joy, while a line hints at a six vote margin in an unnamed election.
A fragment from a tale features Reynard the fox and Reddy's brother near a listener as anticipation builds for the next installment titled Mr Rooster and Mr Dog Part I.
Dr Huber answers readers on tuberculosis risks for marriage and offspring and child development issues. He notes that a recovered tubercular who is cured for two years may marry, while active sufferers should not. He also advises on encouraging a 19 month old with weight and walking delays and invites readers to send questions with a stamped return envelope.
A domestic dialogue centers on Imogene urging Andrew to accompany her shopping for new spring clothes. He resists, mocks fashion reform, and accuses her of finding amusement in his attire while a hapless household mood lingers over the clothes debate.
A damaged poem fragment presents The Optimist who finds solace in hope amid sorrow. It recalls light on the hills, gardens, and peace, imagining a future where joy returns and plans for simple harvests in a warmer climate.
In a lively exchange, characters debate men's clothing evolution from drab to colorful styles. A speaker imagines bold outfits with green soup bowl hats, purple bands, yellow polka dots, wing collars, and patent leather shoes, while Imogene resists going out this spring.
The Boone News-Republican reports Hoover cites rival statements by Penrose Bryan and Hearst. Hoover claims alignment with a preferred patriotism while noting his opponents declare differing political loyalties as the campaign intensifies.
Mr Rooster endures nightly visits from Reddy Fox and Reynard while Dog flatly dismisses the rooster’s crowing. A fox stalks the field and slips into a hole, leaving Mr Rooster to crow in alarm at the trapped fox’s fate.
The text presents a brain teaser about dissecting a Greek cross into three pieces to form a rectangle twice as long as it is wide. It also includes a puzzle answer and a misprinted monetary arithmetic item.
A column discusses questions about animal and insect behavior. Topics include solitary wasps provisioning eggs, woodchuck eating habits, and why birds nesting near humans may seek food and shelter.
Mrs. Tilford Moots remarks on her brother Henry's education and etiquette while Lafe Bud considers spring suit or overcoat for next winter, reflecting small town concerns and seasonal wardrobe choices.
An advertisement urges readers to mail a slip with name and address to Foley & Co in Chicago to receive a trial package of Foley's coughs and colds remedy, Foley Kidney Pills, and Foley Cathartic Tablets. It claims relief for pain, rheumatism, backaches, kidney and bladder ailments, constipation, biliousness, headaches, and sluggish bowels.
Readers express views on political anarchy and communism and present a religious interpretation of prophecy. Letters discuss editorials on current politics and cite biblical passages to claim that all nations will be governed by Christ and that conversion will be universal.
A testimonial extols Milks Emulsion as a food and medicine that rebuilt strength after pneumonia and wasting illness. The ad claims quick relief of stomach trouble, appetite boost, and renewed vigor, with a money back guarantee and prices of 60c and 1.20 per bottle from The Milks Emulsion Co. in Terre Haute.
A cryptic note from Igalah Ixvirt argues heaven is God’s house and will be fitted during Christ’s earthly reign. The writer, signed George W. Salisbury, claims four scientists could only read the Bible correctly on that sole inhabited sphere, reducing speculation.
A vintage ad touts Freezone as a cheap remedy for hard corns soft corns and toe calluses. It promises instant pain relief without irritation and easy removal by applying a few drops, then lifting out the corn or callus.
Suffering from indigestion for years with failed treatments, customers report immediate relief after one Marlix bottle. The advertisement claims Marlix restores appetite and digestion, priced at 75 cents, guaranteed by The Marlix Co with local Wilmington and Waterloo druggists named.
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