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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1925
Page
3
The Waterloo Evening Courier details subscriptions rates and delivery areas, announces advertising policies and fraud prevention, and lists service offices and representative agencies in New York, Philadelphia, Chicago, Las Vegas, and San Francisco.
A Davenport Times column titled Idle Thoughts by J. R. Rashman ends after more than two decades of witty midwestern humor. The piece recalls his daily standard of entertaining philosophy and notes the loss to readers and journalism across the region.
A committee plans to enlist carol singers to deter crime by singing “Silent Night” and “Joy to the World” to criminals at night. The piece suggests the music might soften criminals and cites hypothetical scenes of a yeggman and a footpad delaying violent acts. It warns singers should carry subduing weapons if operating in Chicago.
Sinclair Lewis toured a Paris colony of American dilettantes calling the intellectual life of the city superficial. He noted Harold Stearns among its members with little to commend and expressed disgust upon his return, sending remarks that circulated locally.
Eldora Ledger notes L. E. Bieckelberg of Waterloo campaigns for United States senator on an unspecified ticket after an earlier filing mishap. The piece compares local candidates, mentions Bowman, and jokes about political coverage in Waterloo.
A fragmented account describes a person named Abe Martin Miswart Montesur in a naval context and a perilous hotel escape. The text hints at an attempted departure and a final outcome tied to a dangerous or compromised situation. Further readable details are sparse.
A columnist reflects on twenty years teaching medical language to the laity and doctors. He laments miscommunication across tongues and the stubborn spread of quackish ideas while sharing patient questions about cod liver oil and vitamin D in child health.
Waterloo notes report B S Doxey appointed police officer for Waterloo east at 50 dollars per month and W T Whitney awarded a 10 year service certificate as a volunteer fireman dating from June 3, 18 We also read about Sam Hot recovering his lost bridle for 35 value, a court costs 8 in greenbacks, a demolished Fourth Street meat market to be rebuilt, Frank Hubbard fined 3 85 for fast driving, D B Washburn elected county official, a Missouri clergyman becoming treasurer, and a remark on fashion including a derby hat and 50 a week wages in dried clothing stores.
Joseph King leaves Park & Lamb for Lickty Con Mor Hoggs. Snow flurries signal winter’s approach. Mt Vernon herd earns $31 at county fair. Mrs Hammond receives £900 grand square Mann from parents. Aitimie Pardee new Courier carrier. Archie Williams joins Park & Lamb. Liquor seized in Waterloo home ordered destroyed by Justice Miller. Six kegs beer, 17 bottles, ginger ale, wine, whisky seized. W O T Stearns discusses electric streetcar trials with Mr Reynolds. potential 2 mph speed gain and automatic stop. Committee forms to recruit members for Younce Republican club.
Twenty years ago mainstay Oct 84 reports Joseph McAllister heading to Mason City to run Times-Herald circulation. Knapp injured by kitchen accident. Westminster church federation weakens. Amos West sells restaurant chair district seat to O C McClinton. Sperle health cited as reason. A marriage at Alberton and a Latin teacher at West High noted among scattered items.
In a children tale Caused Sniffy the baby bear and Uncle Wiggily with Jingle and Jangle to flee from a honey tree as bees swarm to defend their honey. Sniffing for sore throat cures ends with stings and a retreat into the forest.
Uncle Wiggily and friends escape stings after bees offer honey and healing mud poultices. They return to the tree with a birch box of honey, while a playful chair ride foreshadows a new tale. A bee quips about honey and the next story tease hints at further capers.
Questions and answers about nature in the Burroughs Nature Club Notes column. Readers ask about quail noise, black bass growth, and water snakes, with tomorrow's answers promised. Previous queries reference mink farming manuals and large macaws from Mexico and Brazil, noting sizes and care considerations.
Advertisement promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a milder, safer laxative replacement for calomel. Claims quick relief from constipation, improved digestion, and clearer thinking without harming teeth or gums. Encourages use when feeling logy and heavy to refresh the mind and body.
In Moline campaign notes, candidates mix music shows and performances with politics as city council hopefuls stage jazz orchestras and teas. A judge hopeful includes a boxing exhibition by toddlers. Erie county sheriff candidate Sterrett is nominated by both parties with the slogan I need the money. Observers question if entertainment aides or distracts will guide voters to wiser choices.
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