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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1920
Page
2
Long column piece reviews campaign charges and public funding debates around Cox, Cummings, and Harding era politics. Discusses fundraising figures, investigations in Chicago and Des Moines, and criticism of Associated Packing and related graft concerns. Mentions Witt, Rathbun, and Governor Harding with calls for reform.
Gov Harding and ex secretary Charles Witt exchange interviews on state matters. Both show little regard for others feelings as public remarks continue.
Health talks discuss hot packs and cold wet packs for fevers and eliminative benefits of warm wet packs. Readers submit questions on Grave's disease epilepsy and posture with advice offered and requests for stamped self addressed envelopes for faster replies.
A granite rock mocks a humble pebble until a traveling party discovers the pebble is a rare diamond. The rock’s vanity shifts to awe as the men prize the pebble for a crown and mending roads, while the rock’s own value fades.
Senate investigators press Poindexter and Reed on campaign finance questions amid questions about Republican fundraising and expenditures. Witnesses discuss alleged large funds and possible abuses while Republicans defend vigilance against corruption and pledge to reveal findings.
Senate probe into campaign finance reveals Wilbur W. Marsh, Democratic National Committee treasurer, alleging Gov. Cox and Republicans plan a 15.9 million dollar fund to buy the presidency. Marsh cites pledges from corporate figures and a Barnes book as political propaganda.
Nature Notes by John Burroughs presents questions and observations on animal behavior and natural phenomena. It discusses wasps egg laying patterns and potential automatic counting, blood circulation in various animals, downy woodpecker nesting habits, sparrow interactions, and a note on a high speed camera stereospeed for analyzing machinery.
A Brain Tests item presents a dialogue where Bobby deduces the date of his speech by a calendar riddle. The piece also asks for the length of a fish in inches as the earlier answer.
William T. Hornaday of New York appeals to U S sportsmen to cut the federal bag limit and shorten migratory bird seasons to save game from annual slaughter. He urges higher license fees, state action, and funds for sanctuaries, warning many species already face extinction without amended laws.
An advertisement touts Bayer Tablets of Aspirin as genuine and safe for over twenty years. It urges buyers to demand an unbroken Bayer package with directions for headache toothache earache neuralgia rheumatism colds and pain and notes small tin boxes of 12 tablets and larger packs sold by druggists.
An engineer recounts a leg injury from an accident west of the railroad. He refused amputation and tried many remedies before using Peterson's Ointment, claiming it healed the wound after others failed. An endorsement by Gus Hauit of Buffalo suggests broad effectiveness for skin conditions and piles. The ad promises a money back guarantee and lists mail orders through Peterson Gumiment Co, Buffalo, N.Y.
A historical editorial argues for new wildlife legislation to curb extinction and excessive hunting. It contrasts past buffalo devastation with present sport, urging changes in mindset so the greatest sportsman preserves life and leaves game untouched rather than boasting large hauls.
Public notice urging parents to choose only California Syrup of Figs for children. Warns against imitations and stresses fruit flavor and full bottle directions. Emphasizes the brand name California on packaging to ensure safe laxative use.
Syracuse woman narrates relief from fainting spells during the Change of Life after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Liver Pills. She endorses the remedy, noting no narcotics and medical herb extracts, urging others to try it.
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