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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1919
Page
2
The piece surveys postwar politics and social observations in Waterloo and Chicago, condemns Bolshevik rhetoric, critiques dancing fashions and highjackers in Dubuque, and reflects on partisan unity after the 1920 election, noting New Jersey’s Democratic win on a wet platform.
Iowa editors discuss Herbert Hoover predicting lower food prices soon, noting his accuracy and influence. Des Moines Capital highlights “Young Teddy” Roosevelt Jr winning a county assembly seat and starting a political career of merit. Mason City Globo-Gazette comments on cautious optimism and local political divides.
A health column recounts Grandfather Thorndyke’s bustling farm work and its link to wellbeing. It notes exercise boosting appetite sleep and mood, urging inactive readers to seek daily activity. Another letter requests pest control guidance for chiggers and care tips for a child’s thin hair, with instructions to mail for more information.
Andrew and Imogene argue over trust and sightings of people, with sharp jabs about affairs. Andrew brags of avoiding witnesses while recalling a candy store scene and a bridge bet, claiming Minnie Barton and a box of candy for Imogene. The couple reels from suspicions as the tension peaks.
Betty Doll grows ill in the playroom at night and fears the magic hour. Ned Puppy and Jack-in-a-Box cause mischief with the medicine cup until Dr. Jack and Dinah arrive to care for her. By morning Betty Doll recovers as the playroom toys vow to tend her health.
Twenty years ago on November 14 1899 the funeral of C J Fassermann led by Father Dougherty noted his role as Waterloo and Cedar Falls Rapid Transit vice president and treasurer with pallbearers listed. Frederick A Platt son of the late Judge J D Platt died at Cedar Falls. Judge F C Platt is a brother. A dinner was hosted for Presbyterian Sunday school officers and teachers. Prices for poultry and staples were listed. Post office clerks handled 23502 pounds of mail in 25 days for outside points. James Dubois and Richard Robbins bought two lots on Fourth near Dane planning a future improvement by Illinois Central engineers.
A fragmentary quote notes that a prince remarks on girls as pretty but humble about his standing. The speaker jokes about speeches heard on the square and expresses a wish for a girl’s address, describing the scene as a humorous, informal exchange.
FIFTY YEARS AGO IN THE COURIER reports on honey sales by Dr. Jesse Oren of Big Greek township delivering 500 boxes yearly, hog theft from Andrews & Eno, Iowa coal superiority, labor scarcity, diet advice, railroad work progress at Burlington, Cedar Rapids and Minnesota line, Cedar Rapids river flood news, and the first snow of the season with anticipations of winter.
Forties years ago on Wednesday November 12, 1879 prices rose to nine dollars per ton as hard coal costs climbed. Local residents reflect on contracts made earlier, L A Goodrich returns from Georgia, a November thunderstorm is noted, and a Grant boom emerges with names of supporters. Advertising notes cover boots and steam beer while fur sales details appear, and plans mention the Maid of the Mist excursion steamer to be fitted for next season.
The text discusses end times across faiths, noting Hindu manvantara and pralaya cycles with Brahma. It cites a start around 3101 or 3102 B C and a remaining span of about 426 980 years. It contrasts Hebrew and Islamic timelines and their predicted judgments.
Report notes Argel Gabriel acknowledged his lack of knowledge about the world when Mohammed pressed him for answers. The remark is cited as part of a broader discussion on divine mystery and human understanding.
A reflective note hints that more attendance and fewer confrontations could ease tensions. It suggests people imitate others’ statements rather than form their own clear positions, illustrating a community wrestling with careful communication.
A newspaper puzzle column presents a rebus for a flower name and a math riddle about a field of 43 560 square feet. It notes that 12 foot rails used for a fence relate to an acre’s area and linear measurements, concluding with an implied ratio and answer.
A note on Hindog mourning customs states that shaving facial hair marks a period of grief.
Portsmouth Ohio resident Mrs Lana Setaw reports relief from irregular pains and weakness after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She says the medicine restored her health and praises it as the best remedy for women's ailments. A letter from Mrs Shaw urges others to try it and seeks expert advice from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. Lynn Massachusetts.
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