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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1920

Page

2

Hartman News Carried By State Press Today

Long readable column spans editorials from Hartman & Co and Associated Press notes. It includes policy on advertising, public duties of officials like Senator Cummins, and opinions on Article X of the League of Nations. A humorous aside references Deputy Sheriff Saul and local civic topics.

W. H. Hartman CO West Park Ave Hartman AAV Peterson, Treas Gen'l Mer Towa Lowa Vader Associated Press Audit Bureau Washington, D. C Munsey Bigg E.G. Dougherty New York Philadelphia Chicago Story Brooks & Finley Rep

Venomous Snakes and Public Health Notice

In Bronx Zoo reptile chief R L Ditmas explains venomous snakes in the United States Five species are highlighted the rattlesnake copperhead moccasin coral snake and Gila monster. Snakes prefer wild regions and warn via tail flicks. most do not seek human contact. The article includes reader questions about a precocious child and notes editor’s reply policy.

R. L. Ditmas Bronx Zoological Gardens New York City Sanakes United

The Four Paws Club Meets in a Wild Cave

In a rainy afternoon meeting the Four Paws club debates a meeting den. Mr Fox, Mr Chipmunk, Mr Red Squirrel and Mr Groundhog clash over space and safety as Mr Wildcat offers a rock cave for future gatherings. The group agrees to meet in the cave behind Mr Wildcat’s home, a plan with humor and animal antics.

Four Paws Club Mr. Beaver Tage Fie Munk Fox Chipunk Mr. Chipmunk Mr. Fox Mr. Red Squirrel Red Squirrel Mr. i Chipmunk Groundhog Mr. Squirrel Mr. Wildcat Mr.Wildcat

Friendship Frictions Over Morals And Marriage

In a heated exchange Andrew admonishes Imogene to drop Una Myers from her social circle accusing her of imitating her husband in morals. Imogene defends herself denying a bad temper and condemns the insult to her father while defending her independence amid marital pressures.

Andrew Una Myers Imogene Una Marty's Jack Binder

A Dream by Frank L. Stanton

Fragmentary poem text with lines about love and time. Nonsensical insertions mentioning a foreman and an editor produce unclear context. Contains mis-ordered phrases and stray quotes, offering no coherent narrative or event to summarize.

Representation growth urged. Iowa edges closer to seven

A Dubuque Times editorial urges increased congressional representation for Iowa and other western states citing population growth. It notes Iowa would have seven seats at a 165,000 per member ratio, Arlington columns reflect a close 1870 race, and Black Hawk county shows 745 for prohibition against 1,289 opposed. An Extra item reports Older’s museum circus feats including a sea cow and a sacred camel. A domestic quarrel scene follows with a heated argument and reconciliation.

Dubuque Iowa Congress Capt. Orr Charles Smeltzer Fort Dodge Black Hawk County Cardiff Samyeah America Seach

Nature Notes and Local News Roundup

A compact notice column covers advice on tight lacing and health, local business occupancy plans for G. W. Miller’s new hen rooms, Waterloo Literary Society debates, potato price comparisons across Iowa towns, and a council motion by A. T. Lusch to regulate locomotive speed through town.

A. T. Lusch

Questions and answers from a 1880 newspaper

Forty years ago Oct 27 1880 readers submit Q A on wildlife farming and home building topics. exchanges discuss woodpeckers winter homes nest concealment hare versus gray rabbit and foxes weasels owls and other natural enemies in a compact reader exchange.

Gould Uti

Local Business and Rail Progress Report

TESTS By SAM LOYD. The first train on the B C R and NS extension reached Iowa Falls last Saturday. J L Chase buys land at Main and Commercial Streets to build storage and expand butter and egg business. Thomas Casalen plans an agricultural implement building on adjacent lot. George Ordway considers a new business black on nearby lot. Prospects for development in our city noted.

Iowa Falls J. L. Chase Thomas Cascalen George Ordway

Waterloo News and Ripples From 1900 Ledger

Twenty years ago Monday October 29 1900 events include voter sentiment on 3 000 tax. a Fremont portrait relic sent by AJ Case of Waverly. Waterloo unions organizing a central labor body with seven unions listed. First National Bank capital in 1863 rose from 50 000 to 150 000. A M Place leaves for Alta to become a station agent. premium Cottage organs bought by Albert Gordell and W L Illingworth. Miss Hattie Hankinson canvassing for A Fool s Errand and Invisible Empire. Senator James Harlan lecture in Cedar Falls drawing loud applause. Demmer Bros claim top prices for hides tallow and pelts.

A. M. Place Alta Albert Gordell W. L. Illingworth

Elusive Cold Remedy Ad Promises Quick Relief

Fragmented ad and notices show a patent elixir called Aspiranal marketed as a fast cold cure with a money back guarantee. It touts immediate warming relief, a dramatic taste, and a cash refund if symptoms persist within two minutes. References include druggists, Union City events, and a Des Moines visit by Ex Governor Frank D. Jackson.

C. A. Farwell Leoia Dantes Union Union City Cod Crinacgnen Inzane J. H. Leavitt

Rail transportation woes and Cummins bill in Iowa editorials

Muscatine Journal and Cedar Rapids Republican weigh in on inadequate rail shipping, cost impacts on producers, and the Cummins Esch bill. Editors argue for improved freight handling and warn against league government, praising U.S. senators who supported railroad reform. Eagle Grove Eagle questions Porter’s stance versus Pomerene Robinson Underwood and Thomas in the Senate debate.

Muscatine Journal Egst Calder Pee Atlantic Seaboard East Thru Iowa Poreter Cummins Cedar Rapids United States League Makers Paris Lea Othe America Eagle Grove Porter Senate New Ate Pomerene Ohio Robinson Arkansas Underwood Thomas

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