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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1924

Page

3

Business growth myth touted in a national editorial

An editorial column argues against inflating profits by large dividend payout, praising gradual growth from small shops to major firms. It criticizes progressive taxes on undistributed earnings, attributes potential harm to Democrats and insurgent senators, and lauds Ford as a cautionary example. It also notes U.S. aid to Panama and regional defense ties.

America Senate Democrats Evertons

Judge enforces $100 fine for intoxicated driving in municipal court

A motorist convicted of driving while intoxicated receives a $100 fine, plus a 40 day jail term after unable to pay. The judge cites drunk driving as a clear danger, urging strong penalties to deter similar acts and protect streets from reckless behavior.

Becca Kunal Chicago

Mad Dogs and Rabies Myths in Household Health Tips

Dr Brady explains basic wound care after animal bites and the Pasteur treatment. He warns against killing suspected rabid animals without examination, clarifies rabies myths, and answers readers on common health questions including consumption and antichokes.

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Planes Over the Canals Panama Decree Clarified

In Panama a cabinet minister said the decree granting friendly nations land for aviation bases was a general authorization allowing the United States to establish stations on Panamanian territory. The minister stressed that other nations will not be granted similar permission and that the canal remains at risk if attacked from nearby bases.

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Iowa Wealth Tops National Figures in Census Data

Davenport Times reports fresh census tabulations showing Iowa providing over 10.4 billion dollars of national wealth out of 320 billion, ranking eighth behind New York Pennsylvania Illinois Ohio California Massachusetts New Jersey and Michigan. The piece notes mixed reactions among farmers and cites commentary from Sioux City Journal and Des Moines Register on confidence in economic stability and Coolidge era governance.

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Abe Martin's Wry Take on Style and Wit

A humorous Abe Martin line lampoons fashion and social restraint, noting the contrast between a vivid wife and a stenographer. The quip hints at gendered appearances and wit in lighthearted commentary.

FRIEND WIFE BY ROE FULKERSON

Imogene asks Andrew to teach her to smoke a cigarette and argues about social limits. He warns against it, citing habit, health, and social stigma while sharing his own past smoking and the war era example of women smoking. The couple debates desire, restraint, and influence from others.

Andrew Imogene Goosie Demandea Andrew Slikly Tao Eicarets Ant Drew Sophie Moore

Vaunted rescue on sea ends in dramatic affair

Virginia Winston recounts a perilous water rescue during a film scene. Eddie and the crew scramble to save her after a chair collapses and doubles fail to assist, while newspapers publish dramatic extras about the incident.

Brain Tests and Beverages at University Rally

A tersely described campus event features a beer drinking contest among Red Caps, Blue Caps, and Blues with under two dozen attendees. The Red Caps collectively drink 108 more steins than the Blue Caps, prompting a solvable arithmetic puzzle.

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The Sandman Story about Tim Kitten and a Rabbit Friend

Tim Kitten runs away after a kitchen scolding. He meets a gray creature who thinks he is a cat but is a rabbit. They travel toward a pasture where Tim gets tangled in a blackberry vine and voices about tail length and running away.

Tim Mr. Rabbit Doctor Crow Mr. Crow Mr. Fox Mr. Rabout Mr. Dog Jim Tid Mr Rabbit Kitten

Burroughs Nature Club Notes Introductory Column

Nature topic questions welcome to the Bent column. Readers are invited to send inquiries of general interest about nature subjects to this newspaper for réponses in future notes.

Nature Notes

Answers in Tomorrow's Nature Notes

The note asks three questions about wildlife behavior. It mentions found flying squirrels and a mother eating babies, asks what caused such behavior, estimates daily insect intake by young birds, and asks if any bird can jump.

Pigeons and Predators. Pests and Pointers for Prowling Rodents

A reader asks about pigeon control and legal poison use for pigeons near homes. The column notes natural predators for rabbits, including hawks and owls, and discusses the harmlessness of a whitish creature in books, warning on nest hygiene and disposal methods for bedding pests.

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