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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1924

Page

3

Waterloo Evening Courier Advertising and Policy Notice

The Waterloo Evening Courier outlines advertising terms including weekly carrier rates and masthead details. It states rights reserved for republication, pricing notices, and restrictions on advertisements that conflict with public values or mislead readers.

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Founding of a Fortune and the Astor Legacy

The piece critiques inherited wealth linked to the Astor family and discusses John Jacob Astor as founder of the American Fur Company. It notes Astor's rise from Germany to the fur trade, the creation of Astoria, and his later wealth tied to government securities and land expansion.

Astor Aterien Astors Leust Bollerue Neb Missouri American Fur Company John Jacob Astor Astor Fortunes John Jacob Agier Germany America London Therestiernel Canada New York Europe China Astoria Columbia River Manhattan New York City Cherry Tso Joan Favor Eomne Eomne Investm RY

Conference on Upper Mississippi Channel Construction

The St Paul based Mississippi Valley association will host a conference to advance river channel work in the upper Mississippi. Speakers include Gen Harcy tar of the US Army Engineers and Wd Ashburn head of inland and coastal waterways. program aims to push construction and completion of a permanent six foot channel 200 feet wide within five years after act passage.

Sanuroyds Mississippi Valles Association St. Paul Mi Estoni Gen Harcy Tar United States Army Engineers Wd. Ashburn

Mississippi River freight savings urged for river improvements

The Tedord barge line on the lower Mississippi shows cost advantages moving wheat from the western states to New Orleans, saving dollars per shipment and tonnage north. The upper Mississippi Valley is benefiting, with more gains expected when a six foot river rise is achieved. action to finalize the completion plan is urged at St Paul.

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Rebirth of personal resolve urged to curb reliance on government

A rhetoric filled column urges Americans to solve problems themselves rather than seek relief from Washington. It laments dependence on governmental wisdom and calls for a renewed spirit of self reliance, contrasting a gilded dome with heart and courage.

Jobn Tamil Bes Washington

Snakes and fireworks health notes by Dr Brady

Dr Brady advises on snakebite first aid and cautions about fireworks injuries. He describes venomous snake traits, proper wound care, and the value of antitoxin serum. Firework related risks include tetanus and lockjaw, with emphasis on prompt medical attention and wound management.

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Rural living study shows utility growth mirrors towns

A survey finds labor-saving devices on farms rising from 24 percent for running water to 92 percent for telephones. The results suggest modernization is widespread even in rural areas, challenging the assumption that towns are far ahead in conveniences. The piece notes seasonal fatigue with work and references reading about Grand Goon Lake.

Rewards of Knowledge and Public Affairs Roundup

A Cedar Rapids note honors Edgar Larkin, 77, once famed for Mount Lowe observatory, now broke after illness and 37 books. Marshalltown reports a Polk County insanity case insurance battle over exam costs. Mason City reflects on Calvin and Johnsons, while Sioux City laments Butler and prohibition talk. Webster City questions prohibition as a political issue. Sioux City Journal notes tepid commentary on bobbing or helping.

Cedar Rapids Edgar Ll. Larkin Mount Lowe Larkin Kickbielk Marshalltown Times-Republican Polk County Us Moines Register Insane Commission Wieren

Friend Wife by Rohfulkerston

A comic scene unfolds as Dnogene flirts with Andre Teaching for the Kiss, a yellow silk negligee involved, and a chase through rooms ends with playful bickering. Imogene defends provocative manners and vows of romance, reflecting on marriage, wives, and male wandering.

Imogene Womlen Ranta Yan Lise Andrew

Fickleness and the Gift of a Supposed Talent

A fragment shows dialogue where a woman warns she has said too much and urges attention, while a man named Auldrew boasts he possesses a gift that negates the need for any tool. The tone hints at flirtation and tension in a dramatic scene.

The Sandman Story unfolds a woodland chase

Mrs. Fla Walker recounts Mr. Crow plotting a dinner caper with Mr. Fox and Mr. Possum as Bunny Rabbit hides in a briar patch. Ox schemes to lure Bunny toward the barn, planning Dog’s chase while the trio lingers, hoping to ambush the farm dinner.

MR. Crow Mr. Fox Mr. Possum Bunny Mr. Ox Bundy Rabbit Possum Man Dog Mr.ox Tam Hinery Bunny Rabbit Mr. Pessum

Brain Tests by Sam Loyd

A digest of a Dr Cook inspired brain teaser about polar exploration and a satirical puzzle. It discusses using dog provisions and a dog eat dog method with Esquimaux, then asks how many dogs started and miles from the North Pole, ending with a math sum prompt.

Aithea Baron Munchausen Cook Avelia North Pole Pole

Abe Martin Tfi Auto Picks in Rainy Pause

Farmers wait for a clear spell to choose new autos as Abe Martin notes the rain-free window. Mrs Tipton Bud slowly recovers at home with the bedroom papered.

Crow Cleverly Foils Fox and Possum Plot at Farm

A forest tale follows Mr. Crow as he watches Mr. Dog on the barn floor while Mr. Fox and Mr. Possum plot near the farm. The chase erupts when Dog spots the intruders, ending with Crow’s return and a feather clue linking to Bunny Rabbit, suggesting future corn season at the farm.

Mr. Crow Mr. Fox Mr. Dog Dale Mr. Pog- Bum Mr. Possum Bunny Rabbit

Burroughs Nature Club Notes Answers from 1923

Questions on wildlife and natural history are posed and answered in this Burroughs Nature Club Notes column. Topics include moose and wolf predation, bird body temperature, and extreme geographic animals, with brief Q&A and explanations.

Burroughs Nature Club Houghton Mifflin Co Ature Notes

Railroad Property Benefit From Drainage Laws Declared

Des Moines reports the state supreme court ruled that railroad property benefited by drainage improvements may see a reduced assessment when total costs are distributed among private owners. The decision affects property classified as TRO and may lower charges for embankments.

Des Moines Priv State Supreme Court

Cuban Sugar Sells on Docks for Record Low

New York reports 5000 bags of Cuban sugar for prompt shipment sold at 5.66 to a local refiners. Robbery near Wahpeton nets cash and Liberty bonds. details follow from Abercrombie incident. Cedar Falls dual meet canceled due to student ineligibility. Aviator killed at Wright field. another injured. French franc weakens to 18.29 per dollar as markets open.

New York

Writer of Bible in Vernacular Speaks at Cedar Falls

Dr. Edgar Goodspeed of the University of Chicago lectures at Teachers College Auditorium Cedar Falls on his new vernacular translation of the New Testament based on early Greek manuscripts. He explains simplifying archaic terms and removing scholastic phrasing to sound like everyday modern speech.

Cedar Falls

Floods Devastate Virginia Regions Causing Wide Damage

Belmond Virginia May 12 A flood of record swelled rivers across the state washing out roads and bridges and crushing farm land and railroad property. Casualties include a youth believed dead as Charlottesville reports losses over 200000 with seven bridges destroyed and rivers above normal levels.

Belmond Virginia Charlottesville

Fire destroys Cedar Rapids oatmeal plant warehouse

A May 13 blaze at the Quaker Oats storage warehouse in Cedar Rapids destroyed the entire building and its contents causing about 20000 dollars in losses. Fireman Andrew Coleman was injured by a falling wall but expected to recover as winds pushed flames toward the west side. The cause remains under investigation and residents fought the fire with water to defend their homes.

Cedar Rapids Andrew Coleman West Side

Fish explains stand on thru boulevards

F C Fish councilman Fourth ward sends a communication to the Courier detailing his position on the thru boulevard plan. He argues boulevards should ease traffic and reduce danger, opposing a fourth street amendment that would complicate the system and delay relief.

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Radio Programs Schedule Through Evening May 14

Radio Digest lists central standard time programs across stations including Northwestern lectures and orchestras, Chicago talks and concerts, Detroit and Dallas musical segments, New York synagogue services, Philadelphia broadcasts, and multiple regional concerts. Highlights include orchestras, choruses, organ recitals, lectures, and evening bands with varied local times.

Radio Digest Central Standard Associated Presa Atlanta Journal Dixie Buftzio Osu Chicago News Northwestern Chicago WGN Chicago Fribune Fevue WDAP WLW Cinetinaat Muse WOC Dryvenport Bedtier WEAA Dallas News Veuitut WWF Detroit News Newa Detroit Emn Fort Worth Star Telegram Hastings Savana WOS Jefferson City WDAF Kansas City Star School of the Tal Kansas City Orclestra Louisville Journal Tal Los Angeles Cnildron Evlure Storlet Covicert al m Medford WAG Minneapolis-St. Paul Aimline Glee Montreal New York Ciey Synagogus WJZ New York WHN WOR Newark WAAM OXCH Ottatia Woo Philadelphia Paradelphia WDAR Chestras Pittsburgh Con Washine Girl Little Lord Faverlergy League of Americai KGW Portland Pullman Tales San Francisco Bradfield Band WEKAQ San Juan Munisipt Han Kgaa Seattle Wash Springfield Smithsonian Ames

Foley Pills Told Fort Wayne Man Of Pain Relief

Don Thiel of 118 He Columbia Street Fort Wayne Indiana reports quick relief from pains after taking Foley Pills a diuretic stimulant for the kidneys. The ad claims the pills flush and stimulate kidney activity.

Don Thiel Columbia St Fort Wayne Indiana Foley

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