Solid South debated in Collier's and Iowa outlook
The Courier notes Collier's feature by W. Saunders on southern development and political shifts after the Civil War, contrasting old-timers with a new generation. It also predicts Iowa's slow recovery from deflation, acknowledging potential overcorrections as the pendulum swings.
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Tottering
Collier’s
W. ©. Saunders
North Carolina
South
The
Times
Mason and Dixon
Mr. Saunders
United States
North
Saunders
Republican Party
Josephus’ Daniela
New Tuck Law Triggers Capital Furor Over Disbursement Controls
The Tuck bill would limit county disbursements without direct voter verdict on major propositions, sparking a lively dispute at the state capital and drawing attention to fiscal oversight and local autonomy.
Staggering Figures On Snow Weight Demonstration
A narrator presents a playful arithmetic on last week’s heavy snowfall in Waterloo. Official figures show 16 inches of snow weighing 12 pounds per cubic foot, totaling about 4.48 billion pounds or 2.24 million tons for Waterloo and surrounding area. The piece muses on scale, trains, and nature’s vast measures. It closes with spring wishes and a light jab at patience before spring arrives.
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Waterloo
Femieval
Cleveland
Black Hawk County
Terra Firma
Germs as animals and how they travel in daily life
Dr Brady explains germs are animals, not plants, and describes how they spread. He notes microbes ride with animate carriers, warn against inanimate transport, and humorously critiques common fear while stressing hygiene. Readers are invited to send health questions for answers.
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Gog
Altho
Imogene and Andrew Clash Over Changeable Minds
A domestic scene centers on Andrew and Imogene as they joke about shifting plans and moods. Andrew laments a change of mind while Imogene exposes a chain of impulsive decisions behind it, recounting a recent example tied to a bridge game and a poker night.
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Andrew
Imogene
Milly's
Milly
Billy
Billy Sands
Panyway
The Regeneration of Malcolm Starmount By the Noted Writer
A rich young man turns from his wild life after meeting Mary Devlin, a tenement child. A party led by Nalda Courteney erupts in violence, a reveler dies, and Starmount contemplates a new future. He plans to leave his old life and wills his fortune to Mary as headlines loom.
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Malcolm Starmount
Mary Devlin
Nalda Courteney
Ricky
Tannant
Starmount
Tefti Starmount
Parker
Mulcahy
Solemnity Jinkins and the Mullpond Telling
A rural tale follows Solemnity Jinkins facing fear and gossip as villagers warn of trouble. In a dramatic village moment they confront him before the crowd and he pleads that the forthcoming trouble is not certain.
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Mullpond
Starmount Decides on Police Report Ahead of News
Malcolm Starmount learns his touring car was reported stolen with a reward offered for its return. He and Ted Parker fear a police interrogation and rush to read the morning papers for fresh details as Pat Mulcahy joins operations at the house.
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Starmount
Richard Tengant
Malcolm Starmount
Malcolm
Theodore Parker
Ted
Mal
Preas
Mulcahy
Benson
Sather
Pat Mulcahy
Pat
Central Station
Parker
Toy
Prohibition Progress Spotted by Local Officials
Abe and Martin comment on prohibition progress and officials not tampering with popular laws. Wilbur Moots draws envy from classmates as his mother helps him with algebra problems.
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O' Wilbur
Fifty Years Ago In The Courier March 20 1873
In Waterloo the report notes farmers sowing wheat early after a cold winter. At the inauguration of President Grant a large local delegation attended. Postmaster W H Hartman, praised for his service, has been nominated by Grant and confirmed by the Senate, with a start date likely April 1. Fire damaged a Cedar Falls brick store, with losses around ten thousand dollars.
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President Grant
Stator P. Hi
Conger
J. H. Leavitt
Edmund Miller
Robert ‘Man Bon
A- H. Brank
C. A. Warwell
Theodore N. Wail
H. J. Harrison
Land Department
Edgar Pickett
Lincoln Township
Senate
W. H. Hartman
Grant
Hartman
Waterloo
Black Hawk County
Champlin
Mr. Carey
Freeport
Presbyterian Church
Main Street
Cedar Falls
Waterloo Growth Urges Investors in Fort Worth Era
Forty years ago The Courier urged Waterloo investors to explore city advantages. The issue notes new mayor Cato Sells in La Porte City, a diphtheria outbreak near Jefferson and Bratmer counties, Easter services at St Mark's, a infant death, seed corn rail rates, a birth announced for Lore Alford, smallpox fatal near Cedar Falls, a sale of property at Commercial and Fourth streets, and Cascaden planning a new block with a roller skating rink while the Diagonal railway reaches Relfobeck.
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the Courier
Waterloo
B.C. R. & N. Railway
Hon
Lore Alford
Wifa
Town Notes and Business Moves in Waterloo Area
Twenty years ago on March 21 2003 Webster City factory plans were signed to move to Waterloo with a 200 worker capacity. Ice prices rise for Waterloo residents to 125 for 500 pounds up from 100 last year, 140 if unpaid. Black Hawk National Bank eyes Fourth and Commercial corner. A Asquith & Bro jewelers relocate across the street. Local death E B Smith prominent businessman and council member, 58, typhoid fever. Hilli s Hattery returns from Chicago medical studies. Ira J Hoover buys Middleditch block for 15000. George W Quest injured by nail in Lafayette building basement. Early birds hear a concert of birds as robins and meadowlarks appear overhead.
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W. JL Hartman Coy Courier Ride
Corner Park Ave
Commercial St
Hartman
A. W. Peterson
Treas
Waterloo
Associated Press
Sisnatensee
Audit Bureau of Circulations
HE. G. Dougherty
Washington, D. C
New York
Philadelphia
Chicago
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Brory
Brooks & Finley
Rep's
Webster City
Litchfield Manufacturing Company
Board of Trades
Black Hawk National Bank
Raymond Corner
Fourth
A. Asquith & Bro., Jewelers
Burroughs Nature Club Q and A Column 1923
Questions from readers on nature topics appear in this 1923 column. Answers cover beaver cut sizes, medical dosing for sick canaries, and hunting for books on Yosemite flora and local fishes. The missive includes guidance on plant and animal care and references works by Durmore, H. M., CG Hall, and John Muir.
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Durmore
Enos
Yosemite National Park
H. M
Hall
Yosemite
John Muir
Serra
Moral Courage in Congressmen
Frank M. Mondell former congressman and Republican floor leader criticizes lawmakers who cave to lobby groups after signaling convictions. He warns that a vigorous minority inflames legislation via telegrams visits and propaganda, while the indifferent majority fails to organize. Citizens of Ackley oppose Sunday baseball efforts led by local pastors.
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Fort Dodge Messenger
Frank M. Mondell
Washington
House
Senate
Jola
Mandell
Congress
Wyoming
Ackley World-Journal Week Recap and Social Debate
A fragment mentions Ackley and neighboring towns hosting events through the week and a discussion on Blue Sunday and Sabbath rest. It references local readers and a stance on political candidacy while noting quieter terms and regional impressions.
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Ackley
The Sandman Story at Snowed In Hut
Mr Coon and friends gather for breakfast after a ghost tale told by Mr Fox. Mr Badger snores through the meal while Possum bakes biscuits and Fox polishes tinware. a humorous communal scene ends with cleanup and a tease of next week’s visit.
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Snowedin Hut
Mr. Fox
Mr. Badger
Mr. Possum
Badger
Mr. Coon
Mr. Yor
Possy
Mr Fox
Brain Tests by Sam Loud
Puzzle lists six surnames of famous writers shown as rebases across three sketches. Each sketch pairs two authors. readers must identify all six names and the two per sketch. Answer to yesterday’s puzzle is the word ADAMANT.
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Sam
Westerday
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