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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1920

Page

2

Armenians and United States policy warned as trap

The writer argues against U S sponsorship of Armenian affairs, warning that American involvement would drag the nation into European politics. He condemns European greed and calls for a return to foundational virtues, urging restraint and avoidance of foreign entanglements. The piece reflects a critical view of Wilsonian diplomacy and emphasizes self restraint over humanitarian intervention.

Brutus Mr. Bryan United States Armenia Asia Minor Wilson Potomac Constantinople Balkans Turkey Europe America Uncle Sam Canade Unitesd Uncie Sam Sherman

Observance Declares Afemo Tal Day For 61 65 Veterans

A national observance is set for next Monday to pay floral tribute to the men of 61 65 who fell in the ranks and answered the summons to serve in the Civil War. The event emphasizes departed virtues and national memory.

The German mark reforms surge in value

European markets show a strong rebound as the German mark climbs from a near one cent value in February to just over three cents by March. Analysts say the worst may be over for Germany’s finances and industry appears to be on the rebound despite global strikes and political tensions.

Europe United States Germany Chicago Rommerce

Iowa Editors Urge Republicans to Defeat Democrats Now

The Webster City Freeman Journal and Marshalltown Times Republican urge Republican partisans to unite to defeat the Democrats and restore confidence in the administration. They warn against interparty feuds and call for backing Brookhart’s nomination if he has a chance, noting the Forward Movement and perspectives from Perry Chief and Des Moines Register on issues of poverty and presidential race dynamics.

Webster City Freeman-Journal Thal Wilson Republica Theodore Roosevelt Marshalltown Claude Porter Brookhart Iowa United States Senate Perry Chief

Waterloo Heroes Cited In New War Book At Local Library

Five Waterloo boys are cited in a new book titled Heroes All, now on display at the east public library. The volume lists Lt. F. t. Becker, CG. W. Chapman, Pvt. I. L. Sexton, Nicklaus, Weber, and Sgt. J. A. Smith for heroism in World War I, with full names, ranks, kin, and act details. The book is reference only and library hours note Decoration Day observance.

Waterloo F. T. ‘Becker CG. W. Chapman Priv Vates I. L. Sexton Nicklaus Weber J. A. Smith United States Germany Harry R. Stringer

Nature Notes and Library Insights From Public Librarian Talk

A mixed feature on Nature Notes by John Barrouctte, questions and answers on birds, bees, and grazing patterns, plus a detailed piece on library services. It covers U.S. and French library exchange plans, safety books about wildcat stocks, and a staff picnic at Cedar River park. The report notes growing library use, author mentions Mildred Maynard moving to East Orange, NJ, and promotes Books That Work, renewals by phone, and advice to readers to ask their library.

Ioan Senor Rome Dave Teou Oman Mildred Maynard Publicbrary East Orange N. J

Winnipesawee Bicycle Center Noted for Miles of Paved Streets

The article portrays Winnipes as a bicycle hub due to long, straight paved streets. It notes the town’s large distances within a 24 square mile area and references a population around 225,000, illustrating the community layout and transport emphasis.

Winnipes

Exercises for the Obese Health Notes

Health Talks by John R. Huber M D discuss exercises for weight reduction. Emphasizes gradual activity, abdominal muscle development, and tailoring routines to prior activity levels. Includes patient questions about spinal pain, numbness, fatigue, balance, and possible neurasthenia, urging medical evaluation before treatment.

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The Sandman Story At Walker Witch And The Pelican

A centuries old tale tells of a sea edge witch with a back door on hot sands and a front over water. Her bird servants, led by a long billed pelican without a pouch, fail to stop tiny bugs invading the garden and crops as the witch tries magic to save them. The scene shifts to the witch’s garden under tense crisis.

Sone

The Bad Chorus and Weather Wisdom in Town Talk

A fractured verse and humorous town remarks braid with political quips. A local oracle jokes that long Congress service earns only a distant dream of being agriculture commissioner. The piece ends with dialect lines about climbing high and looking down on others.

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Witch and pelican scramble over garden pests

A witch orders animals to gather bugs while a pelican accepts a bag full of insects to dump from a cliff. Sleep overtakes him, the bag bursts and bugs scatter, cursing the pelican with a lasting burden. Interleaved tale touches on luck and superstitions with a rabbit foot in a shop setting.

Nine Brides and Grooms Weighing Mystery Puzzle

Old moneybags endows his daughters with dowries as nine brides and their grooms marry on the same day. The brides total 96 pounds with Nellie ten pounds heavier than Kitty and Winnie ten more than Nellie. Johny Brown’s weight equals his bride, William Jones weighs 1.5 times his bride, and Charles Robinson doubles his bride. The couples’ total weight equals half a ton. The puzzle asks for the brides’ full names.

Nellie Kitty Winnie Johny Brown William Jones Charles Robinson May Kemeny Ice

Hood's Sarsaparilla Ad Promises Vitality Restore

In an advertisement style prose the piece claims Hood's Sarsaparilla cures afterflu symptoms and prostrating illnesses by purifying the blood and boosting appetite digestion and nerve strength. It touts Hood's Pills as a gentle laxative and cathartic and urges readers to use the remedies today.

Hood

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