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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1919
Page
2
A long column from the Watertown Evening Courier discusses President Wilson’s health, his leadership during wartime, and the nation’s path to peace. It surveys postwar debt for France, Belgium, Germany, and Italy, noting internal gains and external securities, and argues the global economy can recover quickly with material wealth and will.
Mr Vanderlip warned of dire European business conditions but the Guaranty Trust survey presents a mixed view. It finds Britain and other nations retain substantial internal wealth despite external debts. Britain’s external debt is only 18 percent of its war debt, with $356,000.06 in annual interest, while foreign investments remain near prewar levels, offsetting manpower losses.
A skeptical essay laments Methodist salaries at about $800 yearly and warns that economic pressures push lay preachers toward secular jobs. It predicts a rise of “bargain” religion, as price only buys less while the next generation seeks wealth as a measure of faith, prompting caution against cheap salvation.
A health column discusses migraine origins from various causes and symptoms, including one sided throbbing pain, nausea, and vision changes, with advice to consult a doctor, avoid triggering foods, and potential drug risks. It also answers reader questions about depilatory risks, bunion surgery, and general disease prevention, inviting inquiries to Dr. John B. Huber.
A couple, Andrew and Imogene, discuss mind over matter after a talk with Professor Haney. Andrew demonstrates memory exercises and plans to wake at 7 without an alarm, while Imogene revises the alarm clock setting, underscoring the playful dynamics of married life.
The note ponders Mount Mauna Loa's eruptions displacing residents while contrasting prairie lands for sale in Minnesota at $24 per acre. It humorously critiques Congress and King Albert, recalls brewer power, discusses a sorghum mill for self-supply, and foresees frost, fur trends, and the idea of airplane attachments for highways amid rising butter prices.
In Monacs Pennsylvania during a storm a girl named Mary Sin Stay Fenay suffered a lightning flash that left her right arm rigid. The incident occurred as the storm raged and the effect was described as powerful and jarring.
Kathrine must part with her dog Toby, cat Topsy, and a canary for a mountain trip but meets a crippled girl who longs for a pet. The girl offers to care for Kathrine’s pets all summer, and Kathrine’s aunt and the pets’ mother agree. Kathrine returns home joyful as Toby, Topsy, and the canary become summer boarders, teaching a lesson about sharing and kindness in the community.
A Des Moines Capital report notes $717,557,000 in liberty bonds retired by Aug 31, with $21 billion originally issued. The price trend in the bond market is expected to rise as debt liquidation accelerates, making these issues a relatively safe investment near par in a war-altered world.
Keeping dirt out of the house is the first step in simplifying cleaning. It is easier to keep walks steps porches and sills clean than to remove dirt from rugs and floors after it is tracked inside. Clean shoes and rubbers mean less dirt for the housekeeper to combat. When cleaning remove the dust.
A huge snake invaded a Wendall church in Pratt Kansas breaking up a meeting. The preacher spotted the reptile and climbed onto a pew as the sermon stalled. The rest of the congregation followed.
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