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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1923
Page
3
A summary view notes Ford’s industrial leadership and nonpolitical stance, while assessing chances for a Ford presidential bid. Analysts discuss party alignments, potential third-party candidacy, and the impact of Ford’s reputation on national politics amid economic optimism and labor concerns.
A fragment discusses whether Mr. Ford is displeased by talk linking his name with the White House in 1924. It questions his political ambitions, suggesting any ambitions would be broader, focusing on economic aims rather than public office.
Secretary Weeks argues aviation has reached reliability for regular mail and passenger use. He cites Chicago Omaha air mail routes, forest protection flights, and spraying vast areas. War readiness and rapid future passenger service motivate growth, with Europe’s Paris Brussels and London routes as examples. He believes air power will shape future war and national defense.
Dr William Brady discusses how germs can transfer from objects like door knobs and ball gloves to mouths, urging frequent hand washing with soap and water. He argues for personal hygiene as a defense against tuberculosis and stresses banning spitting in baseball while promoting aseptic habits.
A small Fairy strays into the Goblins forest and bargains for escape. Goblins trick her with mischief and a promised feast while she seeks a way home aided by a magic wand. The tale ends with the Fairy hoping Goblins are not truly wicked as they aid her exit.
A fragment from a poem by Frank L. Stanton speaks of reaching the end of the way in light or shadow. It mentions blooming May after winter, blue skies through ghosts of gray, and a faith that toil is not in vain. The verses reference a river of tears and a hopeful finale.
Chuckling at the feast, goblins recount how a Queen receives lazy-dust from a gift. The dust sticks to fairies wings and causes laziness, with the remedy being a vigorous shake and hard work until the dust falls away.
Questions on nature topics raised by readers about cuttlefish eating habits crow behavior and keeping a woodchuck as a pet. The column invites inquiries to the Nature Notes department and promises answers in tomorrow's edition.
The text explains how to care for baby turtles in a broad basin with stones for basking and drying shells to prevent illness. It discusses instinctive animal behavior such as object play and acquirement, noting similarities to the human tendency to collect. It also describes chimney swifts building nests over about three weeks using twig stacks and saliva.
Malcolm Starmount a rich man about town seeks a new life and helps Mary Devlin a 16 year old from tenements. After a wild party leads to a suspected death Starmount plans a quiet, charitable future for Mary while facing revelations from colleagues and a police inquiry.
A fragment from a personal narrative recalls Sam Loyd style brain teasers and a confession about wealth, vanity, and missed boyish ideals. The speaker admits spending family fortunes on unworthy ends and questions whether genuine youthful ideals can return. Tomorrow-Setting His House in Order.
The column discusses Gov. Kendall's silence on a potential third term and the political ripple if he runs or declines. It notes that a Kendall bid would likely deter challengers, while a non-candidacy could spark dozen hopefuls into the race.
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