Dictatorial shifts in Germany cited by newspaper
The article discusses Stresemann gaining dictatorial powers, tax shifts to a gold basis, and rising German instability. It contrasts industrial, communist, and monarchist forces, noting Bavarian warnings and the challenge of uniting factions for order. The piece reflects on Germany’s volatile path after World War I and questions about national destiny.
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Stresemans
Musso Uni
Germany
von Kahr
Bavaria
Gessler
Empire
Stresemann
Reichstag
Ebert
Til Stresemann
Potsdam
Duesseldorf
Brines
French Indigo Purges Le Cateau With Stricter Rules
Le Cateau mayor Latour enforces blue laws to create a purer town. Mixed dancing is banned. men dance with men and women with women, but mixed pairs lead to arrest. Girls over 12 cannot appear with knees uncovered. men in undershirts barred from streets. The local theatre must flash lights during films without warning.
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le Cateau
Latour
France
Watch on French Vice Regime Sparks Public Debate
A narration cites a glowing but uneasy plan to legislate virtue in LeCateau with rooms curtained and couples watched. The piece notes the surprise of a French journalist and hints at possible commissions to inspect local purity.
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America
Monsieur
Bears and bears and business wrap St Louis scene
St Louis backs a $100000 bond for zoo expansion amid talk of visitors spending millions in local shops. The piece links the Country Cousin promotion to a bear and tiger exhibit as part of urban booster efforts. It also notes a citywide interest in animals and architecture beyond the zoo setting.
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St. Louis
St. Loauis Ig
Frank Selwarz
St. Louis Zoological Society
Cedar River F Park
Vitamin A Dominates Dental Health in Diet Findings
Dr. Brady discusses vitamin A as key to dental health, citing Meijlanbys and McCollum research. He lists tooth supportive foods such as cod liver oil, milk, eggs, greens, herring, and liver, and contrasts with cereals and sugar leading to defects. The column also answers reader questions on oatmeal cooking and watermelon seed swallowing.
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Henry CG
Sherman
Columbia University
Meijlan- Bys
Medical Research Council
London
McHanleys
McCollum
Jebus Hopkins
Work is a Joy for President Coolidge in Des Moines
In Davenport Times the president is described as a desk slave on a strict all work schedule with little leisure aside from a brief Saturday walk and Potomac visits. Des Moines Capital notes concerns of strain yet he insists the joy is in getting things done despite calls for diversions. Davenport Democrat adds a warning about moonshine sales linking to murder.
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Eoen
Tie
Descartes
Davenport
Coolige
Potomac
Washington
Des Moines
Towa
Iowa
Abe Martin President Coolidge Speech Policy Sticks
President Coolidge continues to refuse to speak publicly despite pressure from supporters. The note claims he remains firm in not answering questions and will not address the public during appearances.
Poor Grace in a World That Values Looks Over Merit
Imogene and Andrew discuss Grace Tiller and the social trap of valuing women for beauty over brains. The dialogue condemns homely looks as a barrier to love and opportunity, noting men choose outward charm over education, talent, or character.
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Imogene
Andrew
Grace Tiller
Jim Henry
Pottess
Dora
Barney Google
King Oberon’s Wicked Plot Part 2 in The Sandman
In goblin woods King Oberon schemes to kidnap Queen Thania during a fairy revel. The chief goblin aids the plot as the queen is lured from her throne and carried into a rock door while the fairies remain unaware. The loyal subjects vow to serve their queen.
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Ming Oberon
Qgbberon
Oberon
Thania
Oteran
Ang
King Oberon
Tomorros
A Dance With Culture vs Hennaed Hair Woman
Andrew and Imogene debate beauty versus culture as Grace’s homeliness and Grace’s refined charm spark tension. Andrew admits attraction to Grace’s face and cultured, sweet nature, while Imogene flaunts hennaed hair as preferable for a dance. The exchange ends with Imogene adjusting her hairstyle.
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Andrew
Grace
Imogene
Burroughs Nature Club Notes Questions and Answers
Burroughs Nature Club Notes invites readers to send questions on nature topics for answers in a future column. Questions cover animal skins leaves and bird feeding, with answers promised in tomorrow's Nature Notes.
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Nature Notes
Answers on Corn Germination Snails and Straw Mixtures
Digest of agricultural tips on corn seed depth and sprouting under a thin seed coat. Notes on keeping hard shelled snails in aquaria for algae control, requiring shell-building minerals. Explains birds needing heated mud for proper mud brick consistency and hardening.
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Paris
Fifty Years Ago in The Courier Highlights
A collage of 1873 items notes Olive Logan on Wall Street crowds, praise for Orange Eagle Lincoln and Black Hawk townships, hospitality by the Humphreys, Fred Stelt’s move to a new boot and shoe shop, and Senator Allison’s bridal tour. Obituary for Levi S. Cope, Waterloo Dramatic Club plans, and local business changes. A tragic Els township fire claimed a family. Morris & Van Duyn showcase a giant sign watch.
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Olive Logan
Wall Street
J. W. Logan
Orange
Flagle
Union
Eagle
Lincoln
Black Hawk
T. J. Humphrey
Firemen Need Hose, Repairs, and School Bids Singed
Forty years ago, Oct. 27 1883, council heard Chief E R Travis report 600 feet of new hose issued to volunteer companies, recommended expander to rejuvenate 350 feet, and noted repairs to the Red Jacket hose house bell tower. Waterloo Horse Co seeks 600 draft horses. Cedar town school bids for a new Washburn schoolhouse.
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E. R.fravis
Volunteer Fire Department
Hank
Red Jacket
Frank Neely
Matt Parrott
R. A. Whitaker
Debague
Cedar Township
Washburn
Tragic Accident Foils brakeman Thaddeus Hixson in Manchester
Twenty years ago on October 17 1903 Thaddeus R Hixson a 22 year old brakeman was killed at the L C yards in Manchester after being thrown from a car as a moving train cut his body in two. The item also notes the Buttermakers convention opening November 18 and local school and civic developments in Waterloo and surrounding areas.
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Thaddeus R. Hixson
Manchester
Brain Tests by Sam Loyd
A word riddle asks about an animal meek and harmless that speaks and shines with wisdom. Clues hint at an initial that enjoins action and yields a word linked to pleasure and pain. Answer to yesterday’s: the jazz band in action was the solution.
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Sam Loyd
Her Husbands Wife By Noted Writer Idah McGlone Gibson
Ralph Kenton, 23, attends the grave of his chum John Moore and becomes entangled with Sabra Moore, John’s wealthy aunt who treats him as a surrogate heir. Amid wealth and travel, Sabra’s affection tests Kenton’s resolve as he contemplates his future and reputation.
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den Sabra
Ralph
John
Sabra Moore
Venice
Grand Canal
You
Walph
Sabra
Idah McGlone Gibson
John F. Dille
Ralph Kenton
John Moore
Sabre Moore
Kenton
Moore
Pooter
Bates
Sam
Irust
Sabra Moora
Satra
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Brooks & Finley
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William Brady
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Ware
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Purpit
Abe Martin
Coolidge
Buddy
Wife
Roe Fulkerson
Sandman
Mrs. F. A. Walker
Burroughs Nature Club
Houghson Mifflin Co
The
Courier
Fred Stelt
William B. Allison
Dubuque
England
Italy
Austria
Levi S. Cope
Ips
Congregational Church
Masonic Order
Waterloo Dramatic Club
C. A. Farwell
John H. Miller
Carroll County
H. Speicher
Jefferson Street
Els Township
Hardin
Morris & van Duyn
Joseph Strickler
Waterloo Horse Company
William Groves
Fairy Grounds
R. F. Sulzer
Albert Lea, Minn
Railroad Chapel
B. J. Gapwell
Evergreen Coal and Wood Yard
Firth and
Jefferson Streets
Dow Rack
Jland
Fourth Street
Hummel
Bluff
Fourth Streets
Buttermakers
First Congregational Church
CG. H. Seccambe
Board of Education
Waterloo West
Whitney & Sedgwick
Sullivan and
Third Avenues
Whittier
Kingsley School
Prospect
Hills
Wall Bros
George Hominghaus
Denver
George Biloeser
Hawk County
Alica Conger
Gine Wera
Smother
Park Avenue West
G. W. Platt
St. Ed. Mark's Church
California
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