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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1920
Page
2
A long editorial recalls J Rufus Wallingford get rich quick schemes and details a major stock promotion in Iowa that yielded millions in commissions while offering false dividends. It criticizes promoters, questions presidential treaty positions, and favors practical shipping reforms over flashy finance tricks.
The piece notes Mr Brookhart’s silence on the peace treaty as he challenges Mr Cummins for the senate, suggesting his position may not be clarified before the election. The commentary questions his readiness and stance in the political contest.
The new Australian wheat crop is estimated at 142,700,000 bushels, above the average of 110,360,000. Estimated exportable surplus from old and new wheat is placed at 735,780,900 bushels, reflecting substantial production.
Dr Huber discusses mental epidemics driven by suggestion. He warns crowds abandon judgment, act impulsively, and emphasizes studying psychology to keep the mind invulnerable. Includes a reference to Gustave Le Bon The Crowd and a Q A on scarlet fever symptoms.
In a tense exchange Imogene reveals she will devise a plan to irritate Alice, aiming to provoke her friend despite the ongoing personal tensions. Andrew questions the method as Imogene insists the act of peevishness matters more than the outcome.
Dialogue reveals Apolentin, Pinky Kerr, The Lark, Andrew, and others discussing social tensions. A plan emerges to offend Alice and Ethel with staged remarks about their clothes, aiming to drive them away by mutual anger and mutual complaint. The scene ends with a light remark from Anivaw.
Winnie in a rainy day mood meets the Spirit of the Rain who whisks her on a cloud boat to view a world without rain then to a desert and back, learning water shapes life as the rain spirit explains the importance of rain for nature and growth.
Augusta Georgia May 20 1919 an advertisement extols Number 40 a blood remedy promising relief for rheumatism liver and stomach ailments. A testimonial by J M Haynie claims the product helped amid drought imagery and recommends it to others while a narrative intermingles with scenes of rain and a girl named Winnie reflecting on rain.
The piece presents dialect verse and commentary. Frank L. Stanton writes about Picion time’s coming with cheerful imagery of spring, birds, blooming flowers, and affectionate scenes. It includes a note attributed to Brother Dickey on joy over repentance and collection baskets.
Davenport Times notes the Wil-l 20m administration faces a new Mexican policy challenge after Carrenza’s speedy downfall. Bainbridge Colby, secretary of state, must protect Americans in Mexico, with U S warships dispatched to Mexican ports seen as the right step. Washington may see a cabinet meeting as conditions shift in Menteo. Des Moines Capital observes travel surges across the country as Americans spend freely, while Iowa Falls Citizen comments on A Mitchell Palmer. Sioux City Tribune laments rising print costs affecting box scores and comics. Cedar Rapids Republican poses a question about the purpose of probes.
Bayer insists on genuine Bayer aspirin in proper Bayer packaging with directions for colds pain headache neuralgia lumbago and rheumatism. The name Bayer marks genuine aspirin prescribed by physicians for nineteen years. Handy tin boxes of 12 tablets cost only a few cents.
A garbled puzzle describes a pool game with 4 players and 15 balls in play. It notes scores for players numbered 1 through 4 and asks which player should settle the stake, referencing a misread historical solution involving Miss Pocahontas Smith and Captain John. The text is heavily distorted and unclear.
Answers to questions on crabs courtship, enemies of baby birds, and chipmunks in winter. The article discusses spruce leaf shedding, nut shell drilling by red squirrels, evolution of Oriole nests, and changes in civilization affecting nesting behavior, with emphasis on natural history observations.
Marshalltown Times Republican notes Jator Lodge as the keynote figure in the national party gathering while detailing his prominent role in debates over the League of Nations. The column muses on how some men refuse to sow yet still reap enough to stay well clothed and fed.
An old advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a child laxative. It urges looking for the “California” on the package to ensure a safe, fruit flavored remedy with full directions on each bottle.
A vintage ad touts Youth Craft line of toilet foods and preservatives for hair and scalp, complexion, and teeth. It promotes Youth Cap t as the preserve of youth, listing Hair and Scalp product at $1.00, Complexion products at $1.00, and Tooth Paste at 35 cents, with Schuneman Drug Company as exclusive agents.
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