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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1919
Page
2
The Waterloo Evening Courier argues for adopting a budget system to curb pork barrel spending and political favoritism. It calls for a businesslike, comptroller-led approach to federal funding and urges voters to support candidates with solid pledges and high-quality leadership.
Senator Keaton champions a budget system to replace the hit-or-miss appropriation method. House bill from Mr. Good of Iowa and senate counterpart by Medill McCormick push for reform. Speaker FH Giett previously signaled conversion, signaling possible progress this session. Also included is a playful rebus about philosophical advice and a Loyd puzzle note from 1915.
A columnist notes the gap between unpaid service in clubs and the expectations of paid business work. An intelligent woman’s leadership in social groups does not guarantee success in formal executive roles. The piece questions how long capable women could sustain nonteaching business positions and contrasts club philanthropy with business outcomes.
A health column advises moderate work and income to ease aging, urges avocations in middle life, and cites figures like Gladstone and Chamberlain as examples. It includes reader questions on yeast remedies and stammering with professional guidance on hypnosis and nervous causes.
The piece warns against using publicity to discipline a husband by public shaming. It notes that exposing private matters harms home happiness and self esteem, and advises cautious, gentle praise instead. It stresses the harm of unwise disclosures and praises measured generosity to strengthen affection.
Old Granny Fox refuses to move from her hill home despite Mr Dog’s barking and interference. Her grandson Reddy Fox helps by bringing a fox tail to convince the dog, who then tumbles into the stream. Granny remains vigilant, tail on the door, and the dog learns to avoid her home.
The Cedar Rapids Republican argues Mr. McAdoo foresaw railroad troubles and chose to stand aside. It suggests the nation might be a billion dollars poorer if he had not influenced the system, noting rate increases of 30 or 10 percent to cover deficits and questioning management in light of higher costs.
An old advertisement touts Freezone as a painless corn remover. It claims the user applies a small amount, numbs instantly, then lifts the corn away with fingers. The copy emphasizes affordability and calls Freezone a Cincinnati invention.
After influenza and grip many suffer fatigue nerves and poor digestion. Hood's Sarsaparilla purifies blood and restores strength. touted as the best spring medicine. Hood's Pills offered as a family cathartic.
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