Newspaper Page Advertisements and Witty Commentary
A sprawling page from a Waterloo Iowa newspaper features subscription rates, delivery details, and policy notes for the paper. It includes staff names, address, and telephones, plus notices about classified ads and billing. The text also contains miscellaneous editorial sketches and snippets on cinema, phonograph preservation, and League of Nations commentary with various historical names and places.
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Baily
J . H. Hartman Co. Courier Lldg
Corner Park Ave
Commercial Bt
John C. Hartman
Jackson Bmccoy
Treas
Gen'l Myr
Waterloo
Iowa
Associated Press
United Press International News
Associated Frbess
Ihe USA
Ukls
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Imust
Copy &S
New York
Philadelphia
Chicago
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Story
Brooks & Finley, Representatives
Couvice
Earthquakes and winter talk fill editorials
In Cedar Rapids and nearby papers readers debate whether a world tilt would bring early winter. Contributors mock such explanations, noting cold spells have appeared before. Editorials from Cedar Rapids, Fort Dodge, and Ottumwa rail at crime, justice, and public moods as winter hints persist.
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Cedar Rapids
Mai
Low Moor Corners
Foresten
Ottumwa
Murt Zotten
Vinton
Atiad
Cost of Overproduction in Minnesota Potatoes
Minneapolis Journal notes last year Minnesota farmers produced 44,990,000 bushels of potatoes and sold them for just under 18,100,009 dollars. This year output falls to about two thirds of that amount, yet receipts from September and October prices push estimated revenue to around 231,006,000 dollars. Two thirds as many growers share nearly double the income of 1924, illustrating the wage squeeze from overproduction.
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Minneapolis Journal
Minnesota
Excessive hair growth and its treatment debated
Dr William Brady discusses hypertrichosis addressing causes and misconceptions. He notes no proven systemic cures and warns against quackery. Electrolysis and limited X ray use are described as the main methods, with safety and scarring risks. The piece also answers reader questions on digestion and mushrooms, urging professional care and library resources.
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Gatap
The Surprising Concerning a Lawyer’s Marriage Mystery
Wealthy lawyer and politician John Blake marries his ward Ann Denniston to silence rivals and protect his career while a confidential romance with Ann’s sister Julie Latimer sparks social scandal. Latimer’s posthumous novel stirs literary fame as Blake confronts rival Latour. Julie’s evolving social life causes tension and reflection on past loyalties.
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John Blake
Friena
Blake
Anna
Julie
Orace Latimer
Latimer
Join
Taimous
Peres
Julio
Cleserly
June
Gabriel Lieloare
Latour
Ito
Teac
Pont
Benin
Jane
Bia
Hin
Kitt
Dad
Tie
Ben
Julie Latimer
Ane
Wlake—Drake
Tulie
Anna Deniton
Frowned and paced her empty drawing room
A fragment shows a character in a tense moment pacing an empty drawing room. The text ends with a cue that the scene continues. No further names, places, or dates are provided in the readable portion.
Uncle Wiggily and the Doll's Clothes Manages a Fire Rescue
Uncle Wiggily helps extinguish a fire at his bungalow caused by Nurse Jane Fuzzy Wrazy. The Lady Mouse Teacher directs water from a gun to douse the flames while the Police Dog and elephant fire engine are not needed. Jingle and Jangle plan to wash their dolls clothes at the brook as a new adventure begins.
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Spot
Uncle Wiggily
Jane Fuzzy Wrazy
Mrs. Longears
Nise Jane
Elephant Fire Engine
Uncle Wis Mouse
Mrs. Longfats
Lally Mouse
Jane
Jingle
Jangle
Uncle
Cookie
Abe Martin on Tawny Apple and misfit rides
In a humorous local vignette Abe Martin notes Tawny Apple has ridden so many times she can now open a closed car door with a single motion. Em Moots’ quip adds lighthearted chatter about the mounting travel mishaps and the community’s playful rail at misfortune.
Tanlac credited with restoring health and weight gain
Mrs George Hernigte testifies that Tanlac increased her weight from 99 to 116 pounds and cured six years of nervous indigestion, while also helping her eight year old daughter eat and sleep better. She urges the medicine for others and notes availability through reputable druggists with no substitutes.
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George Hernigte
Taalac
Tanlac
Nature Notes and Answers for Winter Questions
Burroughs Nature Club column invites readers to submit questions on nature topics. Questions cover feeding quail in winter bees behavior nasturtiums and plant pests. The page includes answers from previous questions on conifer seed cycles coyotes and bird broods with brief explanations of seed maturation and wildlife habits.
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Navura Notes
Olive Tablets ad claims healthier skin and digestion
An advertisement promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a purely vegetable remedy derived after 17 years of study. It claims to improve skin color, cleanse the mouth, brighten eyes, and relieve constipation by stimulating bile and bowels with no dangerous after effects.
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Edward
Dr. Edwards
Edwards
Chilalood
Zemo Promises Clear Skin From Pimples to Ringworm
An early 20th century advertisement touts Zemo as a skin remedy for eczema pimples blackheads blotches ringworm and general irritation. It claims the antiseptic liquid penetrates, cleanses, and can be applied at night to improve skin health.
New Health Discovery Dioxel Promises Liver and Bowels Aid
A hazy report touts a liver secretion in tablets named Dioxel that allegedly stirs bile and eases bowel issues. The ad-like text claims broad health benefits from a single remedy, asserting antiseptic action and toxin reduction, with uncertain credibility.
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Phonetic Record
Amg
Burton Holmes
Lissen
Dearie
Saybuy
Podunk Center
League of Nations
France
Wileral
League
Damascus
Balkans
S¢rin
Sarratt
Hikh
Lund Deen
Pars
London
Syria
Uhlagy
Asia Minor
Abd-el-Krim
Jaat
Morocca
U. S
Canata
Puzdle
Decatur
Tito Robusto
Buffy
10WA
Fort Dodge
Hlue
de Wolf Hopper
Bluebeard
William Brady
M. Wy
Nat
Newsoaner Mercia
Alimentary Canal
Ein Sieve Nigny
Doll
Ford University
Agriculture Department
Washington, T. C
Wright
Joho
Grady
Lette
William Bindy
Metropolitan Newspaper Servicg
New York, Co
Real Sport
Howard R. Garis
Lady Mouse
Hollow Stump
Abe Martin
Burroughs Nature Club
Houghton Mierlin Co
Fonsiline
Sere Ti Voai Hemedy Ephoutn
Whitehall
Ocal Ce, Inc
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