Waterl oo Evening Courier market notes and features
A miscellany of notices and editorial commentary includes a Waterloo area price list, Associated Press and United Press International affiliations, advertising policies, and a column on public affairs. It discusses William Jennings Bryan in Miami real estate talks, critiques on arms limitations, and French security concerns, plus a brief quip on fashion trends and poultry humor.
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Hartman Co
Courier Lids
Korner
Secon
Waterloo
Iowa
Associated Press
United Press International News
Association Press
Specia
Bamber Audit Bureau of Circulations
New York
Philadelphia
Chicago
Losangeles
San Francisco
I Story
Brooks & Finlay
Representatives
William Jennings Bryan
Prohibition
Miami
Fla
Bryan
Peninsular
Paradise
Mr. Bryan
Astock
Coolidge
Fim
United States
White House
Prince George of Jugo-Slavia and Diplomatic Feuds
A U S diplomat telegram analyses Prince George of Jugo-Slavia known as the terror of diplomatic teas and the loudest mouth in Europe. The article notes his 1909 disruptive comments to ministers and family unease over his idiosyncrasies, while remarking on societal tolerance for unconventional behavior amid diplomatic tensions.
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Balkans
George
Jugo-Slavia
Europe
Coursa
Personal Health Service column with Brady letters
Dr Brady answers reader questions on health basics and myths. A reader recalls a cold weather hike, ozone experiments are dismissed as ventilation is key. Myocarditis explained with causes and cure chances, license reciprocity noted, and eyelid birthmarks discussed with safety assurances.
Boots and customers in bootlegging debated in Iowa pages
The Osage Express and Rockwell Tribune editorialize on bootleggers and their customers. They argue customers bear misguided sympathy while bootleggers profit, noting liquor’s high cost and harm. The rare praise for reform ties to broader tax and policy discussion amid 1920s debates.
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Mitchell County Osage Express
Sone
Canada
Mexico
High Seas
Trees for Iowa’s future a profitable crop says editor
An Iowa tree planting plea argues trees will become a profitable crop as the state grows its own lumber. The article urges a new planting dispensation to reduce unemployment and support economic independence, noting Britain’s pound recovery as a parallel achievement by rapid policy action.
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England
Council Bluffs
Iowa
Towa
Front Lawn Friction Over Kids Prank and Grass
Imogene and Andrew discuss neighborhood boys trampling their lawn while chasing a Boy Scout knife tale. Andrew refuses to fight over turf, recounts past clashes, and recalls a clever compromise to avoid conflict. The tale ends with a resigned remark about their marriage.
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Imogene
Andrew
Billy
Frank
Bordom
Royal Tigers
Sixth Ward Giants
Preston
Vic
Tam
Brain Tests by Sam Loyd
Puzzle note by Sam Loyd describes a perforating tool and an escort. Read letters top to bottom to spell the name of a Roman statesman, brother of a known orator. The fragment hints at wordplay leading to a historical name.
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Sam Loyd
Thhrerius
Fragmentary Word Puzzle Notes
A terse report describes a word puzzle fragment with inserted terms Ene rope Tush Seer Asia and struck out Rope Vs Gee leaving Eu iphrasia as the remaining sequence. The readable portion hints at a cryptic clue style and partial solution steps.
Uncle Wiggily's Dandelion Pie
Uncle Wiggily loves dandelion pie and Mrs. Longears asks him to gather yellow blossoms for dessert. He vows to take the bunnies along to pick many blossoms for the bake.
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Wiggily
Uncle Wiggily and the yellow dandelion pie mischief
In a breezy children story, Jingle and Jangle trick Uncle Wiggily with dandelion dust turning his pink nose yellow. Dr Possum’s bitter medicine is averted as the nose returns to pink, and the bunny family enjoys dandelion pie. The youngsters plot more pranks while sunlit fields frame the playful scene.
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Jingle Land
Uncle Wiggily
Dr. Possum
Jingle
Jang
Dr. Passum
Wiggily
Janele
Uncle
Jangle
Uncle Wigglly
Mr. Long
Nele
Van
Uncle Wigrily
Mr. Longears
Anedlé Wintiy
Wisgily
Lone
Abe Martin Confesses on Morning Hustle
In a garbled afternoon report, Abe Martin allegedly confessed amid chaotic chatter about a gruesome incident causing many pedestrian deaths. The fragment hints at a crime scene and local reaction as workers rush to resume tasks.
Burroughs Nature Club Notes in 1900s column
Burroughs Nature Club Notes by HOUGHTON offers reader questions on nature topics. It replies that Dutchman's breeches is a nectar bearer, horned lizard may not survive in a rattlesnake stomach, and cherry pits can be poisonous if many are swallowed. Answers reference bees, horned lizards, and fermentation risks.
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Wan
Jman Weel
Dr. Brady
William Brady
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