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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1920

Page

2

Waterloo Evening Courier front page notices and masthead

Waterloo Evening Courier lists staff, pricing, and policy details for daily and Sunday editions. Includes carrier and mail rates, postage notes, Associated Press rights, advertising rules, payment terms, and national bureau affiliations.

WH. Hartman CO Jaba C. Hartman A. W. Peterson Treas Mer D. Y Waterloo Iowa Associated Press Associated Audit Bureau of Abeviations Washington, D. GC Munses Ride Dougherty New York Philadelfaia Chicay Story Brooks & Fislers Rep's

Wilsons victory drive shapes San Francisco showdown

The piece portrays Woodrow Wilson pressing for his own policy at the Democratic convention, framing the race as a battle between giants Wilson and Bryan. It notes party elders’ dread of personal aims overshadowing the party, and warns of potential upheaval if Wilson’s plan costs the party dearly.

Wilson Bryan Woodrow Wilson Willy Nilly Mr. Wilson San {O San Francisco Champ Clark Ballimors

Figures That Startle Incomplete Business Survival Rates

A fragmentary report questions a claim that zero percent of entrants succeed in business ventures. It suggests records show under ten percent prevail, arguing the omission of unseen factors undermines the stated statistic and emphasizes incomplete data.

Health Tasks by Dr. John B Huber's guidance on infant milk digestion

The article discusses why cow milk is harder for infants to digest than mother's milk, how to modify cow milk for very young infants, and cautions against bottle feeding without nursing. It also includes a reader inquiry about stomach pains, advice for a 16 year old girl to consult a family doctor, and general dietary guidance while avoiding medicines.

Simother Mothersmith Charrel Bruin Brain Ree

Ammonia Accident Turns Bedroom Comical

Imogene and Andrew Fulkerson share a chaotic night after a shelving collapse spills ammonia polish and medicine into a bathtub. Andrew ends up unhurt but covered in splinters and smudges as Imogene stifles laughter at the bizarre scene.

Imogene l Andrew Imogene Andrews Andrew

Gaslight Panic Sparks Fleeing Bride and Accidental Hurt

In a strained domestic scene a husband phoning in, declares panic is avoided only to joke about a gasoline famine. Imogene bursts into hysterical laughter and runs from the room as he struggles to remove his piebald clothes after an accident.

Imogene

Iowa Evitors A Surprise In Btoro

A column from Rock Rapids Reporter cites Smith W. Mrockhart of Washington county in a bid for Senator Cummins seat. The piece mocks campaign tactics and jokes about political ambition, calling out overblown rhetoric and implying dissatisfaction with party operatives. Other items note Mars talk, a doorknob analogy, and high living costs as twin givers in separate papers.

Rock Rapids Smith W. Mrockhart Washington County Senator Cummins Iowa

Winds Central to move shops from Dubuque to Waterloo

The Dubuque Times reports Winds Central will relocate its machine and repair shops to Waterloo soon, with about 125 workers affected. Indians around the Cheyenne agency deter whites, imprison Major Randall and others, with 3 000 to 4 00 reds having killed cattle. Waterloo gains from Dubuque loss. Eight of 100 new houses have sprung up near the Seminary as spring construction booms, carpenters, plasterers and painters busy, and over 200 new buildings expected this season.

Winds Central Dubuque Waterloo Cheyenou Fancy Sioux City Journal Randall Kennery-Gaetley Waterlool

Views of the People on the Irish Question at Waterloo

Letter writer Patrick Dolan criticizes Dr Court and Father Molloy over Methodist conference stance on American war aims. He defends wartime self determination, praises all denominations' sacrifices, questions the Des Moines conference, cites Bishop Anderson on Ireland, and urges civic priorities like a cemetery and public park amid local improvements and housing notes.

Waterloo Des Moines Wilson Lloyd George Court Father Molloy Dr. Court Methodist Church Methodist Conference Anderson Dublin France Ireland Langland Patrick Dolan South Street

Forty Years Ago May 12 1880 Courier Notes

A collection of brief local items notes a subscriber’s continued loyalty, obituaries and partial deaths, staff changes, new hires, and local business tweaks. It mentions Major A R Pierce’s death in Indiana, editor humor, and social tidbits about Miss Pratt, Tr N Vail, and Bell Telephone posts. Cattle drives through Spring Creek town and hot weather upper 90s finish the page.

The Snow Lady Visits The Hungry Forest Folk

A Snow Lady brings a feast to the cave of the five bears and their animal friends during a harsh winter. The tale ends with gratitude as sunlight returns and the group avoids famine through a mysterious visit.

Noota Brain Mr. Fox Sean Swifty Wolf Uncle Jack Rabbit Hera Sam Bunties

Pocahontas Child Ages Puzzle Stumps Census Help

Smiths report 15 children born about every year and a half with Miss Pocahontas as eldest. She refuses to state her age while claiming she is seven times older than Captain John Jr. The text asks census workers to determine Pocahontas age from these clues.

The Bonnet and Jenny Wedding Ordeal

A young suitor narrates buying a finicky bonnet to impress Jenny, claiming a rich blue Attic patch eyes her with heavenly sparkle. Family echoes warn that the bonnet may not suit the wedding dress as Jenny’s grandmother recalls a fifty-year-old linen gown revived for the event.

Waterloo Hosts Foresters Chiefs and School Pageant

Twenty years ago the state GOP endorsed McKinley and elected delegates Shaw French Smith and Young. Waterloo was named headquarters for Foresters officers. J C Gates resigns after 34 years as Grace M B church clerk. May 14 1900 featured a Waterloo school entertainment with Beulah Bingham and many performers in The Voices of Nature. May 16 engagement announced for an local entertainment.

McKinley Gov. Shaw George H. French 5. H. Smith Lafe Young J. C. Gates Grace M. B. Church Brown Opera House Little Society of Waterloo Tata Moaie Waterloo Beulah Bingham Ith Wangler Artie Bentley Blanche Owens Ethel Edoeware Janae Graf Fern Hosteter Nanack Pye Zola Hosteter Eva Dickey Virginia Platt Helen Johnson Irma_Good Lucile Ade Gail Wilbur Bertha Israel Edith Munger Hattie Sessions Dora Deerfler Esther Jacksson Blaze Hawkins Nina Wangler J. Grace Dubois Lois Schwab Mable Meek Mildred van Vleck Lois Storm Mxbil Guenther Marion Wrant Bessie Dunham Marion i Mills Ethel Trible Gretchen Schultz Helene T Bailiatt Miriam McCune Mildred Breckinridge Hazel Banton Hazel Duke

Sulphereb Tablets Offer Relief for Female Ailments

Sulpherb Tablets combine sulphur, cream of tartar and herbs to ease conditions linked to constipation and inactive kidneys. Advert says women suffer in silence during monthly symptoms but tablets can bring relief from headaches backaches languor and eruptions. cites Mrs E Phelan of Cambridge and Boston testimonials. 50c tube.

E. Phelan Cambri¢ga Boston

Hypo Nuclane Tablets Promoted For Weight Gain

An advertisement claims thin, pale people lack red blood cells and reserve nourishment. It touts two grain hypo nuclane tablets as a remedy, saying months of use will increase weight and restore color. Sealed packages sold at well stocked apothecary shops.

Nature Notes Do spruce trees shed their leaves

In this note the author teases readers about leaf shedding in spruce trees and poses questions on how squirrels extract meat from nuts and what hangs in the orlate’s nest. Readers are invited to check tomorrow’s Nature Notes for answers.

Early Nest Builders and Weather Signs in Colonial Advice

The text describes spring nest builders facing high casualties as nests are destroyed in April and May by hungry enemies. It notes weather lore based on sunrise color, warning that a broad, angry red sunrise signals a storm while a soft, vapory glow foresees fair weather. It adds a comment on frost resistance of grasshoppers and hardy grasshoppers appearing after thaw.

Zemo Antiseptic Liquid Promises Fast Relief For Itching

An ad states Zemo antiseptic liquid ends itching and skin irritation, heals eczema and rashes, dries pimples, and can vanish minor blemishes overnight. Sold by druggists. 35c for a small bottle, $1.00 for an extra large bottle. Safe for tender skin. will not stain or feel greasy. The EW Rose Co Cleveland.

EW. Rose Co Cleveland

Spring Fever Classified in Cherokee Democrat

The note states that even after deep frost the subjects, kept in shade and frozen stiff, will hop briskly when thawed. It concludes that most reports of spring fever are mere laziness rather than true illness or condition.

Pinkham Vegetable Compound Praised by Wisconsin Resident

Mrs Lester B E Warner of Onalaska Wisconsin reports long standing back and stomach pains relieved by Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She says she can perform housework and regards the medicine as surpassing doctors. She encourages others to try it and share the good news.

Onalaska Wis Lydia E. Pinkham Lester BE. Warener Bar

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