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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1923
Page
2
A 1925 outlook essay discusses a new Senate mix of radicals and old guards, predicting leverage over key legislation if Democrats split. It also flags Germany's plan to mortgage its assets to pay WWI debts, arguing war produced ruin and urging frank settlements over endless postwar bargaining.
A Montreal alienist warns the human race faces a "bughouse" era within a quarter century due to overdrive. The author questions the claim, arguing most people in the U. S. Midwest work sane eight hours daily and that mad pace does not broadly drive mental breakdowns.
Dr Brady summarizes Dr Stocker’s account of resting during tuberculosis recovery. He warns against unnecessary deep breathing or strenuous activity and notes the dangers of unadvised exercise. Readers are invited to send brief health questions for written replies.
Imogene and Andrew discuss fashion and flirtation over a white wool crepe sport suit and matching accessories. Their banter touches on color, footwear, and social outings while a rowdy mood hints at underlying tension and secrecy.
Dulcia awakens hungry to find the Ogre asleep. She discovers a cupboard, grabs a long horn and the magic spoon that fell from it. The Ogre chases her, trips on a basket and falls in, bound by the basket with his two heads sticking out as Dulcia clutches the spoon.
The spoon-wielding Dulcia aims a beating at the Ogre for stealing the spoon and mistreating the mountain dwarfs. The scene shows the Ogre trapped in a basket as little dwarfs rush in in shock. (Continued next week) Tomorrow's story title Breezes Change Their Minds.
Questions in the Nature Notes column invite readers to send inquiries on general nature topics. The June 1923 page announces that tomorrow’s issue will provide answers to how plant fibres are processed, how to attract birds, and whether tame rabbits thrive on ensilage.
Readers ask why catalpa trees drip a saccharine fluid not honey dew and cite a botany reference. They ask if large bullheads eat their young, noting catfish behavior and possible scarcity of food. They also ask whether the U S government distributes wild bird eggs for hatching, noting practice by some game commissions with semi domestic rearing.
A Des Moines Register summary lists today’s wealthiest individuals with approximate net worths led by Henry Ford at 550 million and John D. Rockefeller at 500 million, contrasting with 10 years ago where J. P. Morgan and J. J. Hill appeared among the top. It notes wealth now tends to be held by families rather than individuals, with figures for Guggenheims Vanderbilts Astors Mellons and others, and observes inherited wealth dispersal.
Memorial day in Waterloo not celebrated this date. Water Witch reservoirs on Church street prepared for emergencies. A drove of 100 cattle crossed the city bridge in a run. fines likely. Bridge vibrations from strain alarm residents. Camp meeting announced north of New Hartford June 1 to 15 with tents and lodging provided. Frank Fischer leaves for Germany. Rail service between Waterloo and Cedar Falls disrupted by heavy rain. trains resumed Tuesday. T. W. Place elected in his ward to replace Bratnaber. Captain W W Lucas visits Swift House. Fire damages the McClure house near courthouse. George Duke dies May 19 1873 aged 65 years 8 months.
Forty years ago on May 20 1883 Elmwood held Memorial Day events with a veterans procession of 71 in uniform led by Harvey Smith. Services at Elmwood cemetery featured a monument to the unknown dead and a dedicatory prayer by Rev. D J Burrell. The day included flowers from local girls and praise for organizers Mrs D R Weaver and Mrs B G Miller.
May 30 1903 memorial events were marred by rain as veterans paraded from the west engine house to Turner hall for exercises at 1 20 p m. Graves of 143 soldiers in area cemeteries were decorated. Rev. Elias Skinner offered the invocation with solos and recitations from local speakers. Meanwhile Typhoid fever stalks Marshalltown with multiple cases and three deaths in a single family.
A rich young man Malcolm Starmount tries a new life and finds himself entangled with Mary Devlin and the Courteney circle. A wild party ends in a death scare, lawyerly plots unfold, and Mary questions virtue as trust and passion guide risky choices.
A protest challenged a price rise from $1.25 to $1.89 and then to $5.13 for a dinner table item. The group argued the steep increase strains budgets and questioned what would come next.
A lighthearted Abe Martin reflection recalls past overconfidence about Germany. He notes late spring brings warmth and a chance for winter woes to fade, offering a moment of humor and perspective.
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