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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1926
Page
3
The piece, from Waterios Evening Courier, reflects on St Patrick's Day celebrations among the Irish and weighs political themes about farm relief. It warns voters to seek candidates with tangible records and real policy ability, not smooth talk or panaceas.
Congressional debate centers on adding tariff provisions to a farm relief program. Chairman Haugen urges power to raise tariffs on agricultural commodities, facing Republican and Democratic opposition from urban constituencies wary of price controls. The bill aims at a revolving fund for farm surpluses, with debates over imports and prices shaping its fate.
Towns report farm lands in Iowa bringing good prices under favorable conditions. Buyers seek adjoining land and financial capability to complete purchases. A 40 acre Liberty Township tract recently sold for 250 to 275 per acre, signaling rising demand and value in agriculture.
A garbled 1926 Burroughs Nature Club notes page presents scattered, nonsensical lines. The readable segments contain questions, poet references, and stray phrases with no clear event or coherent story to report.
Dr William Brady cautions readers on iodine use and dosage citing Quinby’s recipe, discusses iodine deficiency symptoms, goiter risk, and thyroid concerns. He apologizes for a prior misstep and invites letters on health topics for future columns.
Sixteen carloads of emigrants traveled west through Ottumwa last Saturday. G. Line opens a grocery on Jefferson Street with I. S. Mildebrand as foreman. Marksman trials between Waterloo and Cedar Falls yield a 39 to 32 Waterloo victory with named shooters. Various local trades advertise lime, a new meat market, and a baptism water incident. Obvious notices include local residents' movements and upcoming evangelistic meetings.
A distressed wife finances her husband’s failed career while pursuing another man. Stephen confronts work failures as Ann clings to sacrifice and affection, guided by Austin Bellamy, with jealousy simmering over Julia Mason and possible affairs. The tension ends with doubt and unresolved choices.
Jingle and Fangie, two of Uncle Wiggily's children, arrive at the hollow stump bungalow breathless and excited. Their father, Mr. Longears, reads in his chair and asks what has them in a rush as the youngsters share a tale of their woods chase and a growing quiet.
Verieddingle and siblings hear a buzzing noise in the woods and fear a creature like a fox or cat. Mr. Longears remains brave, reassuring Mi and Jugie as they consider returning to investigate the forest sound.
The article traces early steam locomotive trials in New York and the growth of rail travel from Albany to Schenectady in 1581 with wood fueled engines and top riding cars. It notes Pennsylvania’s first steam passenger train in 1832, various early lines, and the eventual linking of oceans by railroads. It highlights the Union Pacific and Southern Pacific builds, Chinese labor, and Canada’s Canadian Pacific completion in 1885 as a major triumph.
The text lists Moscow as capital of Russia and gives Moscow's population as 1,511,0 in 1920. It claims Tirana is the capital of Albania with 12,000 residents and Athens as the capital of Greece with 300,600 residents.
Uncle Wiggily and two rabbit girls investigate a buzzing sound in the woods. They discover a drowned-out bee caught in a spring water pool and rescue it. The bee later promises to make honey for Uncle Wiggily, easing the children's fear and revealing no real danger.
The speaker argues that if the government takes over coal mines workers deserve appointments in the mines. He notes shifts in terminology from unmentionables to real names, reflecting naming changes in hidden or sensitive groups.
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