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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1921
Page
3
A columnist surveys mental phenomena and telepathy with a Waterloo tragedy as example, then shifts to Baruch on farming storage. He argues farmers need unlocked markets via government supervised warehouses and warehouse receipts to balance prices, enabling collateral loans and flexible sales.
Bernard M. Baruch, former head of the wartime War Board, urges converting farming to a modern business model. He argues that past conditions with land under about 100 per acre and less developed commerce allowed farmers to survive, but the system now requires a more structured, efficiency driven approach to sustain agricultural prosperity.
The article notes a decisive Silesian plebiscite favoring Germany, with Poland resisting and France leaning toward Polish interests, suggesting the League of Nations must act to deliver justice. It also laments divorces as a lucrative, mercenary industry for lawyers and ministers, contrasting severance with marriage gains.
The plan suggests appointing a senator’s wife to the vacant state board position to pressure the Iowa senate. Egg prices near 20 cents a dozen促posed as part of the lively time for residents. The editorial notes colorfully dyed eggs are rare among today’s youngsters.
A reader asks about facial flushing and nervous causes with possible gland therapy suggestions. Dr Huber notes flushing may be nervous or linked to glands like the pituitary thyroid and adrenals, advising medical consultation and that gland medicines may help if not purely nervous.
Imogene and Andrew in a lively cafe scene admire a striking newcomer. He flatters her with elaborate irony and affectionate banter about beauty, loyalty, and their shared mock romance as other patrons watch, while a playful foot cue seals their playful flirtation.
The article lauds teachers for selfless work amid their wage struggle and urges Easter generosity toward others. It notes Chinese famine victims deserve help and mentions Marie Curie lacking radium funds, hoping American college women raise 100000 dollars for a gram of radium for her experiments.
Q&A column offers questions on green corn freshness, horse and cow behavior and hollow bird bones. Answers discuss wingless seers, goldfish aquarium setup, sparrow introduction, and the impact on native birds with care tips and historical context.
Detective Paul Harvey probes a ballroom murder linked to Mrs. Hartshorne. Amid betrayals and hidden wealth, Sadie Mullen vanishes after her aunt dies, while a wall of movie pinups in her room hints at motive. Police question servants and a social secretary as clues mount.
Davenport Times reports a tradition driven plan in which tariff leads the next session. Emergency agricultural tariff for six months and a new permanent tariff are slated, with American valuation of imports to ease exchange differences. Tax revision would follow after tariff work, with simultaneous hearings planned to avoid delays.
A quirky sermon-like note reflects on tribulation and joy, urging to keep a positive frame amid troubles. It recalls a parson who joked the deceased member was no fisherman, hinting at the era’s local humor and religious tone.
A set of corrected English phrases and style notes aimed at fixing common preposition and infinitive errors. It shows proper forms such as released from fail to released on failure, relieved of pain, to be honest, going to planned, and believe him to be honest.
Puzzle note from Sam Loyd about converting digits to zero to make a telegraphic sum add up. Mentions a rebus titled Spinach 2 and includes a numeric total 99.8 with instructions to convert nine figures to naughts.
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