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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1920
Page
2
In Waterloo a Father and Son week follows Armistice day, urging fathers to engage with sons through evenings and Sundays. The article urges shared interests in mechanics chemistry history or stamps, stresses patience and tact, and warns many fathers lose touch with their sons as work dominates. It notes mothers’ central role and calls for practical bonding to foster happier families.
A1924 overview of legendary and attempted recoveries of sunken riches. From Vigo Bay to Lusitania and Armada wrecks, countless projects, firms, and explorers pursued gold and silver sunk centuries ago. Despite massive spending, most dives yielded little, while the sea keeps holding its wealth and drawing dreamers.
Tawa editors warn that cheap money is coming as rates decline, boosting bond markets including Liberty bonds. Half a percent drop in New York time loan rates signals easier credit this summer, with Liberty bonds hitting new lows before rising toward par. Brokers urge buying government and railroad bonds as inflation risks fade, while borrowers should lock in long-term loans.
A fragment from Nature Notes presents Q and A on topics like animal fear and domestication, with questions about adaptiveness of pauses versus ducks, dangers to animals, and how abnormalities form on trees. The text includes garbled OCR but preserves topics and some examples about fowls, fear, and insect-induced leaf changes.
A lyrical plea for simple solace in faith, inviting rest and calm away from burdens. The speaker envisions humble worship with ample space for the weary, preferring quiet contemplation over crowded grandeur and extravagant promises.
A fragmentary report shows heated exchanges between Democratic supporters and Republican power brokers in the state. The text hints at a long history of harsh and hopeful attacks shaping local politics.
Health talks by Joan R Huber caution readers about tea and coffee as stimulants with little food value. They argue that daily caffeine intake harms nerves and muscles, urging nutritious food, rest, fresh air, and hygienic living to restore health, with questions and answers on hair growth and lightening hair.
The Sandman Story opens with Mrs F A Walker presenting Mr Gentleman Cat a wise cat living in a basement of a large apartment. He dominates the basement world catching mice and guiding delivery boys while remaining dignified despite his rough surroundings. The tale hints at Hidden mischief as a boy dares venture beyond the dumbwaiter.
A curious cat named Gentleman forms an unlikely friendship with Betty who lives on the second floor of a large house. Betty lures him upstairs with dainty dishes and he loves a bath after visits. One rainy day he leaps across to another roof, slides into a yard, is found dazed but unharmed, and learns to be cautious.
Andrew and Imogene discuss a man named Carstairs at Violet's, noting his age and features to argue over whether he is over 50. Imogene points out his aging signs, while Andrew defends Carstairs and jokes about Imogene’s focus on appearances.
The page presents a cartoon style brain teaser by Sam Loyd titled A Charade, with clues about parts of a word and a reference to an earlier puzzle No 532. It also recalls a prior financial riddle noting a forty dollar loss on a cow deal, listing figures for cow cost fund total and milk value.
An old style advertisement touts a home made cough medicine using 2½ ounces of Pinex in a pint bottle topped with sugar syrup or alternatives. It claims to stop ordinary coughs and chest colds in 24 hours, soothe throat membranes, loosen phlegm, and aid bronchitis and hoarseness with a money back guarantee from The Pinex Co. Fort Wayne Indiana.
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