Waterloo News and Editorials Chronicle Prohibition Debate
A fragment from the Waterloo News discusses South Carolina, bootlegging, and the broader Prohibition era. It cites the North Carolina case, mentions fort Sumter, and reflects on state rights versus federal law, with commentary on judges, lawyers, and justice. It mixes historical argument with editorials on legal ethics and public policy.
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United States
South Carolina
Charlotte News
Eappert
North Carolina
Othe News
Tates
South
Congress
Commonwealth
Fort Sumter
Vol
Sleepers of Old Days and League Debate Across Pages
The Fort Dodge Messenger compiles reader reflections on early dining and sleeping cars with stories of candle lit beds and deluxe meals from the Seventies, alongside editorials on Brazil’s veto at the League and Mussolini's possible influence. It contrasts old prairie dining with modern transit comfort while noting varied global politics and wilderness dangers against American travel nostalgia.
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Fort Dodge Messenger
Convey
Ah Iporter
Blood pressure myths and medical views from Dr Brady
William Brady answers reader questions on hypertension’s meaning and prognosis, warns against hasty remedies and hoaxes, and notes the rise of unqualified advice since blood pressure measuring tools became common. He cites Ehrstrom and general medical caution, then lists reader questions on smallpox vaccination, tea and bread effects on health, and diabetes.
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Auron
Bingka
Raiestrom
Liags
Hirstrom
Ibrstram
Phistrain
Ehrstroh
Americca
Shr- Strom
Tan
Mot
The Covetous Wife Chapter La Stephen’s News
Ann follows Stephen home from a tense evening where she learns Crosby & Barr will back Stephen. He reveals Crosby will fund his share and let him repay later, renewing his confidence and sparking Ann’s mixed hopes and fears about their future.
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Stephen
Ann
Austin Bellamy
Annabel
Shte
Austin
Mor
Stevie
Sle
Crosby
Ann, Crosby & Barr, Atttorneys
Ife
Iles Treen
Ged
Ure
Belove
Mme
Bug
Uncle Wiggily and Bunty's Rubbers
A muddier spring morning finds Uncle Wiggily and Bunty's Rubbers in a playful scene. Mr Long Ears worries about getting stuck in mud while venturing away, then overhears a quarrel behind a hedge as two puppy brothers, Jackie and Peetie Bow, claim a bone.
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Mr. Long
Vane
Hanes
Mr.Longears
Jackie
Peetie Bow
Peetie
Mr. Long Ears
Uncle Wiggily
Bone fight ends as Bunty loses rubber boots
Jackie and Peetie quarrel over a bone until Uncle Wiggily calls for help. Baby Bunty gets stuck in mud losing her rubber boots, and the pups pull them free with a comic tumble, returning the boots to Bunty without harm.
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Uncle Wiggily
Baby Bunty
Bunty
Mr. Longears
Uncle Wigerly
Jackie
Peetie Dow
Peetie
Evan
Abe Martin on tires and Butler in Philadelphia
The column jokes that a blowout on a toothpaste tube is worse than little fat jokes and defends Gen Butler by noting his strong showing in Philadelphia as comparable to any dry enforcement agent.
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Big
Hig
Frederick Donaghey
Critle
Philadelmia
Chiru
Sons of Whem
Fierson
Aly
Gen. Butler
Philadelphia
Marriage customs in China described in old travelogue
The piece explains arranged marriages in China where families investigate potential spouses, a first meeting may occur at the groom’s home, and dowry-like rituals include wearing a white veil, bowing to heaven and earth, sharing wine and cake, and hanging colored cloth on the gate. Ancestor worship and the belief in money offerings to the spirit world are discussed, noting counterfeit "silver" money.
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China
Asia
The Lost Fitness Debate At Cluny Town Hall
Fragmentary notes from a 19th century column discuss Chest expansion and modern fitness myths. Dr Louis J Dublin critiques narrow chests and links chest breadth to longevity while lampooning vanity and gendered body ideals. The piece references a small town mayoral line of the Petel family and historical local politics.
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Louis J. Dublin
Johns Hopkins School of Hygiene and Public Health
Uncle Wiggily Story Ends Puppy's Split Trouble
A playful Uncle Wiggily tale has a bone split in two, each puppy receiving a half to end the trouble. The newsboy plans to deliver wallpaper to the neighboring house and promises to recount the funny bird tomorrow.
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Uncle Wiggily
Funny Bird
Burroughs Nature Club Q and A in Local Paper
Columns present questions and answers from the Burroughs Nature Club Notes. Readers inquire about bees with ivory horns, silent owl wings, island insect diversity, flower petal structure, white deer, and deer coloration. Answers discuss terminology for petals and albinism, with species notes and descriptive traits.
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Nature Notes
Historic boastful tales of strongmen and bold physiques
The fragment recalls a rough era description of a celebrated muscular man, likened to a lord of power, admired by women and envied by rivals. It contrasts bulging chests and barrel‑fisted strength with a public persona that filled spaces from city streets to exotic locales, framing the myth of physical supremacy.
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Baltimore
Merlicos
Piles Relief Promoted By Internal Medication
The ad touts internal treatment as the only lasting relief for piles, condemning ointments and suppositories. It credits Dr J S Leonhardt with a cured vast number of cases, claiming 98 percent success, and promotes Hemroid from Wanegler Bros and Robert Drug Co with a money back guarantee.
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J. S. Leonhardt
S.amt
Leonhardt
Wanegler Bros
Robert Drug Co
Rheumatic Pains Go Swollen Joints Vanish
An ad touts Rheune as a cure for rheumatism gout neuritis and neuralgia. It claims rapid relief from swollen painful joints and restored mobility with benefits extending to stomach liver kidneys and bladder. Sold by Wangier Bros Robert Drug Co and all druggists with money back guarantee.
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Talters
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