Prohibition Debate and Justice in America, 1920s Discussion
A lengthy discussion in the Tri-Weekly Courier covers European prohibition strategies and American justice flaws. It cites F F Fox on educational approaches, argues for regulatory measures over outright bans, and contrasts homicide rates in the United States with Italy Britain Canada Germany and others, urging action to fix enforcement and reduce crime.
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Station battle shapes up for Rock Island depot
A long running push by the Chamber of Commerce and the Courier to secure a Valley depot location continues. Composed of L C Lamson and W Gallo Way the group urged cooperation with Rock Island and Great Western officials in Chicago to place a modern station at the Madaline Avenue tracks. Critics cite unsanitary conditions at the current site and press for a proper station between Sixth and Seven streets with suitable train sheds and safety improvements. The decision hinges on next week’s meeting with Mr. Muda and local authorities.
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Constrictive Temperance Policies Debate Cited
Fragmentary text argues that zeal for public good cannot justify silencing free discussion at a temperance convention. The piece notes concern over brewers or advocates who would close minds versus open debate.
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Voacher
Waterloo shops to enlarge as strikers praised
Officials of Illinois Central praise Waterloo strikers for keeping peace and announce expansion of Waterloo shops, partly at McComb Mississippi costs. City cherishes shopmen’s good conduct and anticipates added resources while railroads face rising costs and shrinking profits. Des Moines mayor Hanna praised for anti trust stance and market busting.
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President Mudge Sets Out Line of Argument in Courier
The piece notes President Mudge published a letter in the Courier outlining his stance, urging boosters to craft timely rebuttals. It mentions Secretary Wilson and his delicate situation with church members, and comments on operatic careers and supporting husbands as fate demands.
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Courier
Spirit of the Jowa Press political chatter
News clippings show strong support for Congressman Pickett with favorable editorials from Manchester Press and Parkersburg Eclinse noting no urge to retire. Debates touch on presidential primary timing, constitutional concerns, and calls for a re elected national committeeman Ernest Hart amid Mason City’s growing city status.
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Parkersburg
Butler County
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Cedar Falls Rocard
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Hart
Relarvd
Care of the Bathroom Closet in the Bashroom
The article describes cleaning and scrubbing the bathroom closet with frequent attention. It suggests rinsing the seat, applying washing powder, brushing hard to reach parts, and rewashing. It notes iron stains may be removed with tiny drops of hydrochloric acid.
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Trans
Before Waterloo Was Born
Cedar Rapids Gazette notes Waterloo’s expulsion from the Three-f league while contrasting attendance records. editorials accuse officials and the secretary of wrongfully enabling a beer congress and question responsibility for the administration’s stance.
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Cedar Rapids
Gazette
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The Dangerous Undertow of Your Hidden Thoughts
An essay on how the mind’s steady undertow of thoughts distracts from focused work. It argues that persistent inner chatter reduces efficiency and harms the quality and speed of tasks, likening it to an undertow pulling effort away from productive aims.
Motherhood Aid Promises Comfort for Expectant Mothers
An old advertisement touts Mother's Friend, an oily external emulsion claimed to prepare the system for childbirth and ease the mother's suffering. It urges regular use for comfort before birth and quicker recovery, with a free book offered to expectant mothers. BRADFIELD REGULATOR CO. Atlanta, Ga.
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Bradfield Regulator CO
Atfexta, Ge
Meritol White Liniment touted as superior remedy
An advertisement claims Meritol White Liniment relieves muscular and rheumatic pains sprains swellings lameness and soreness quickly. It asserts inflammation reduction and faster relief than standard treatments and lists Trenderson Drug Co and Red Cross Drug Co as sellers.
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Trenderson Drug Co
Red Cross Drug; Co
American Drug & Press Association
Controlling the Undercurrent of Thought in Study
Ruth Cameron urges strict self scolding to curb wandering thoughts that distract work. She argues focusing all attention on current task can diminish internal distractions and improve productivity.
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Pheoreli
Ruth Cameron
Killing Frost Hits Waterloo Region Late in September
The first killing frost of the fall visited Waterloo and vicinity last night with 38 degrees at 7 am recorded by Buchanan instruments. Frosts earlier nights were lighter and caused little damage to tender plants. September 26 is the average kill frost date for northern Iowa. the last spring frost was May 4.
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Waterloo
Buchanan
Towa
Railway Head A Certainty Visit To Waterloo Depot
Judge Caldwell received a letter from the president of the Rock Island lines stating his intention to visit Waterloo on October 25 to inspect the situation and consider building a new depot. Caldwell, a friend of the railway head, helped bring Mr. Mudge to Waterloo.
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HI. LU
Fock Island Lines
Waterloo
Judge Caldwell
Mudge
New Machinery for I. G. Shops Pushes Electrification
Wilavis Central is rapidly electrifying the I G shops amid a strike. Dynamos and a transformer station near completion. Four new machines installed in car shops and a large sill dresser received from Burnside shops. Additional equipment to be installed soon and arranged for streamlined material flow on concrete foundations.
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Wilavis Central
Burnside
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