Hartman urged for practical Congress over talk and haggling
The Waterloo paper argues for a Congress of practical, low talk members like Perkins and Allison, criticizing excessive speeches and salaries. It laments legislators’ inflated ambitions and urges a shift toward efficient, vision-based governance, noting current congress members’ unwillingness to serve.
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Washington
Congress
House of Representatives
George D. Perkins
Sioux City
Wiliam B. Allison
Dubuque
Yox Populi
Mass political tone shows voter confidence in Senator Lodee
In Massachusetts the recent preferential primary chose four at large delegates to the Republican national convention. Gen. Wond ranks high in the state as one of the aspirants for the nomination, reflecting strong local support.
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Massachusetts
Lodee
Old Bay
Gen. Wond
Lodge Wins MA Delegation in GOP Battle Over War Endorsements
The Massachusetts Republicans back Gov. Coolidge, while Senator Lodge leads the delegation with the largest single vote. The column also critiques Russian Bolshevism, citing Miss Hettie Adams on the grim Soviet reality, and debates wartime cost protests and sugar pricing as public actions.
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Lares
Alvan T. Fuller
Boston
Gen. Wool
Senator Lodge
Mr. Fuller
Lodge
Gen. Wood
Massachusetts
Gov. Coolidge
Health Talks on Proper Lighting by Dr John B Huber
Dr John B Huber discusses lighting for safety and health in workplaces. He warns against glare from factory lamps, stresses shielding and proper placement to avoid shadows on work surfaces, and notes dangers of poor lighting in machinery and offices. He also answers readers questions on medical topics and invites inquiries by mail.
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Metropolitan Casualty Company
Ando
Mo Ieans
Jsuch
John RB. Huber
Awe Piper
Friend Wife By ROE FULKERSON
Imogene argues fashion hides the natural beauty of the female form while Andrew insists on timeless curves. They debate dress, vanity, and social pressure as they discuss what defines true beauty and style. Autos and Roads. Tibque Telegraph-Herald notes more money for automobilia means less for good roads.
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Andrew
Imaegene
Imogene
Tibuque Telegraph-Herald
The Snow Lady Visit Recalled By Uncle Jack Rabbit
In a cozy firelight tale Uncle Jack Rabbit recalls a famine scare during a snowy winter. His nephews listen as he names Brain the Bear and friends Bernard the Fox Badgy the Badger Porky the Porcupine Racey Coon and Possy the Opossum, promising communal hunger and courage.
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Bunny Nephews
Uncle Jack Rabbit
Jack
Uncle Jack
Jack Rabbit
Mr. Bear
Snow Lady
Bernard
the Fox
Badgy
Badger
Porky
Racey Coon
Possy
Flatter by bandits recalled with stranded bank raid memory
The speaker recalls the James boys robbery in Kansas and notes carrier Joe Lark missed work this morning due to a defective starter on his vehicle.
The Old and New We Sing of Time and Thanksgiving
The piece reflects on old times and a hopeful view of the future, praising past joys and the bright, uncertain days ahead. It contrasts sunshine of the past with a future filled with gratitude and shared memories. A fragment of dialect humor ends with a question about Brer Williams closing his eyes as he sings.
Bruin awakens as starving companions seek shelter
A group crawls into Bruin's cave seeking warmth amid a cruel cold world. Bruin, irritated at first, realizes others are starving and invites them to stay, offering company while he, too, faces hunger. The scene ends with plans to continue tomorrow.
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Bruin
Brain
Tam
Nature Notes I II and III
Nature Notes offers questions about bee interactions with bumblebees pine tree regrowth after injury and woodpecker acorn storage. Tomorrow's column will provide explanatory answers and curious observations in a concise nature feature.
Answers to previous questions on nature and animals
The article discusses why witch hazel blooms in fall, how a downy woodpecker drills a cavity, and the habits of the flying squirrel. It notes witch hazel flowers appear as leaves fade, the woodpecker chips and flings debris while drilling, and that the flying squirrel is nocturnal, climbs poorly on the ground, and glides between trees.
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Europe
After Effects of Pneumonia Keep an Eye on Lowden
An Iowa editor discusses Frank C. Lowden as a potential Republican presidential nominee and explains pneumonia as a factor affecting lung function and heart strain. The piece urges medical care and describes using Vicks VapoRub for relief, including directions for use and a free sample offer from Vick Chemical Company.
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Lowden
Webster City
Illinois
Uncle Harry Explains War Bonus Debate Amid Tax Fears
Uncle Harry and children discuss proposed bonuses for veterans, noting mixed soldier opinions and concerns over funding. He explains pay questions, the estimated 2 to 4 billion dollar cost, tax implications, and the government’s duty to support disabled veterans and families.
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Jimmy
Uncle Harry
Jon
Helen
National Congress
Use Eyes When Buying Aspirin Bayer Cross Packs
Cautionary ad urges buyers to check the Bayer Cross on every aspirin pack and tablet to ensure genuine Bayer aspirin. It describes approved uses for common pains and notes safe directions in each package. It mentions 12 tablet tin boxes and larger packages sold by druggists as affordable options.
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Bayer
Thin and Bloodless Health Claim Promises Quick Gains
An advertisement touts a treatment to increase red and white blood cells promising dramatic weight gain and improved vigor. It claims three-grain hypo-nuclane tablets boost color and energy, with home-use directions and rapid food absorption aid.
Sulpherb Tablets Promised Relief For Various Ailments
An advertisement extols Sulpherb Tablets as a gentle remedy for constipation and inactive kidneys. It claims benefits for women and men alike, citing Mrs. E Phelan of Boston who reports relief from backaches headaches and spells after using the tablets. Sold by druggists at six pence per tube.
Farmer quits early rising over wage strike impact
A editorial from the Vinton Eagle argues that strikes for shorter hours and higher pay discourage farmers who stop rising at 4 a.m. and labor endlessly, worsening price pressures. The Marshalltown Times-Republican jokes that rising paper costs might force a return to stone tablets if not for the stone masons’ wage scale.
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Corning
Vinton Eagle
Marshalltown Times-Republican
Brain Tests by Sam Loyd
Puzzle items ask removing letters from words to yield new words. The piece lists beverage from moisture, a garden tool from animal, a loud noise from a cleaning utensil, a structure from a beach, and more wordplay results. It also includes an itinerary sequence and numbers for editors or solvers to follow.
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Waet- Hark Ave
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A W. Peterson
Carmier
Iowa
Waterloo
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Munrey Brég
E. G. Dougherty
New, York
Pailadelphia
Chicago
Star Trooks & Finler
Rep's
America
Staymond Robins
Robins
Petrograd
Lenine
Troteky
Bolshevists
Hettie M. Adiams
Russia
Miss Adams
Sugar Trust
John B. Huber
Wife
Roe Fulkerson
Sandman
Mrs. F. A Walker
Frank L. Stanton
Nature Notes
John Burroughs
Vick
Vick Chemical Company
Broad Street
Greensboro
N.C
Hierystone
Pers
New Harmpshire
Onta
Sam Loyd
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