Waterloo paper laments finance deportment in New York gala
The Courier recalls a high society event in New York where a Waterloo native known as Financial Sensation drew praise for his decorum amid a lavish reception at the Waldorf Astoria. The piece uses satirical tone to compare Wall Street wealth to public policy, noting the event’s display and its broader commentary on advertising and social status.
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Hartman
Y West
Park Ave
Ohn
Agn
Peterson
Treas
Gen
Mgr
Waterloo
Iowa
Associated Press
Agement “Press
Vail
Audit Bureau of
Cop
Washin
Munsey Bldg
G. Dougherty
New York
Philadelphia
Chicago
Story. Brooks & Finley
Rep's
The
Courier
Weaterlooan
Himelf
Pull
Waldorf-Astoria
America
Jersey
Children of Israel
Wall Street
Manhattan
Salaam
Bashia
New Blonde Milliner Sparks Buzz in Town
Local chatter notes a new blonde milliner arrives stirring excitement among the crowd. The scene depicts mixed reactions with men more animated than the women, while rubber heels trend as a safety concern in public talk.
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National
Nowapapep Bacvin
Health Talk on Home Hygiene and Insect Control
A public health column urges spring cleaning to curb housefly growth by removing winter refuse and manure heaps, notes vacant lots as danger zones, and offers guidance from the U S Department of Agriculture. Questions on sneezing and warts include neurotic causes and a home remedy involving salicylic acid cannabis indica and a cautioned application method.
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Bureau of Entomology of the
United States
What You Should Know About Children Habits Early Months
The article argues that obedience cleanliness and truthfulness must be learned in infancy to shape a well regulated life. It likens a 15 month old to a mature ape in mental development and cites experiments with educated chimpanzees showing animal learning and language imitation. Domestic animals likewise grasp human language.
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T Cartain
Soma
Thompson| Feature Service
Why Women Demand Constant Proof of Husbands Love
A columnist argues that many women press their husbands to affirm love repeatedly even when the spouse is devoted and capable. The piece cites examples of envy over others’ talents or beauty and questions whether persistent testing weakens domestic happiness.
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Jis
Paris
Eddie's Eyes Bring Eddie's World to Window View
Eddie, kept from reading for a week due to worsening eyesight, laments life from a window as he watches cars pass and a sun setting over the park. Dr. Bartow visits, urging perspective on being well off, while Eddie vents anger at his confinement.
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Eddie
Dr. Bartow
Laddie
Bartow
The Crooked Spectacles Change Eddie's View
A boy named Eddie finds his doctor’s spectacles distort reality making the world look somber and crooked. After recognizing the glasses’ imperfection, he realizes his perception caused the gloom and vows to view the world through brighter lenses.
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Eddie
Brain Tests by Sam Lord No 56 Italian city puzzle
A one minute pictorial arithmetic brain teaser by Sam Lord. The puzzle asks for a sum that, when solved, reveals the name of an Italian city. Includes wordplay examples like ideal and agate and ends with 1918 copyright by Sam Leyva.
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Sam Lord
Ideal
Deal
Tire
Gate
Sam Leyva
Zemo Lotion Promises Clear Healthy Skin
Advertisement touts Zemo as a clean antiseptic liquid that removes pimples blackheads blotches eczema and ringworm. It claims to penetrate without stickiness or grease and to stain nothing while costing a small fraction per application.
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Zeno
Prain
Emo
Cleveland
Road tax to fund good roads debated in Iowa editorials
The feature discusses a law enacted by the last legislature imposing a road tax on town residents. It argues that good roads benefit all and counters the claim that only townspeople pay for improvements. The piece underscores public support for better highways and fiscal fairness.
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Minnesota
Tlinois
Missouri
Iowa
Gary
Sac-City Bulletin
Prohibition clash tests beer alcohol content and law
The article discusses wartime grain restrictions and a brewing dispute as to whether beer with low alcohol content qualifies as intoxicating liquor. It notes the pending national amendment, possible presidential proclamation, and state precedents in Iowa. Legal challenges from brewers are anticipated as judges decide if 2.3 percent beer can avoid liquor classification.
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United States
Elihu Root
Iowa
Internal Revenue Department
The Making of a Famous Medicine for Women
A visit to the laboratory shows the making of Lydia H. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The article notes over 350000 pounds of herbs used yearly and emphasizes sterilization, cleanliness, and expert preparation in treating female illnesses. It cites testimonials from women restored to health by the remedy.
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Lydia ‘H. Pinkham
Seborrhea Remedy Advertised By The Fam Co
An advertisement from The Fam Co Detroit promotes Famo as a remedy for seborrhea or dandruff. It claims a large bottle at one dollar with a money back guarantee if dissatisfied and a smaller bottle at thirty five cents. The copy notes itching flaking scalp and that Famo is sold at toilet goods counters and barber shops.
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Snoney
Cal
Miller
West Fourth St
Waterloo
Towa
Amo
Mae
Farrio
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Roper
Csssex
Sandman
F. A. Walker
Sioux City
College
Mason City
Des Moines Register
Jimmie
Joey
Bradfield
M.laruar
Atlanta
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Lovell
Mase
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Edward
Lydia E. ‘Pinkham
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