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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1923
Page
3
Waterloo Iowa based daily newspaper notices rates and policy. Advertising rates and terms are listed, with printer names, editorial offices, and Associated Press copyright. Rejected ads policy noted. circulation, deadlines, and rate notes included.
A long college essay argues that farming has become a high tech, demanding profession. It urges youths to combine hands on practice with agricultural education, calling colleges lighthouses guiding the farming industry toward efficiency, innovation, and profit. It cites national shocks and the need for skilled farmers to compete and sustain society. It notes America’s tennis victory and sportsmanship as a parallel to resilience and discipline.
William Brady M D discusses free longevity services promoted by insurers including annual physicals with urinalyses and doctor reviews, and free mail health advice. He notes insurers aim to extend policyholders' lives and questions patient readiness and doctor receptivity to such exams.
Readers seek guidance on color from sunshine and oxygen, chicken storage myths, calories in fruit versus bread, and dietary tips. Dr Brady notes letters are answered selectively. fruit is healthy but individual dietary advice requires formal letter and stamp.
A diary tells Binny of Lola Arnaut's Paris and stage life, her struggle for money and love, and Gustav De Mille's dangerous world. Binny, reading Lola's memories, embraces a plan to rise through theater, aided by Dudley Farrance and Terry O Farrer's circle, while looming peril and theft threaten her hopes.
In a casual afternoon scene Timogene and Andrew discuss Freud and Helmholtz, noting how ideas strike during loafing and fishing. Andrew jokes about a summer trip to Long Key Florida to brainstorm riches, Imogene rebukes the plan and keeps him grounded in reality.
Fifty years ago in The Courier Sept 4 1873 reports western hard times easing as currency tightens and grain production rises. editorial notes brighter prospects for all business in the midwest while referencing parade day for local firemen. a pastor W P Watkins dies after diving into a river to help his sick wife, leaving a farewell letter. Tabernacle chapter officers elected including Frank Neely and others.
In a Fortnight edition the Chicago Inter Ocean editorial warns that white pine and spruce may vanish within seven years unless timber theft is checked. Substitutes and reforestation are urged. The piece also notes campaign speakers Harrison Henderson Hepburn, Powers Dolliver Foster, and other items such as Barnum show ads, travel notices, and local business updates.
Twenty years ago on September 5 1903 a good roads meeting was set for September 11 at city hall to form a county association to improve public highways often nearly impassable. Mrs Caroline Witt McHagan aged 43 died after long illness. Funeral held by Dr J A Bart at First Baptist Church. A large horse sale barn rises on Mullan Avenue head of Jefferson by William Holland opening October for first sale. Colfax Mineral water advertised 10 cents a gallon. Small city tragedy occurs as two hay laden carts meet on a narrow bridge causing gridlock. Dr B L Hartman returned from New York. Melan arch bridge at Fourth Street nearly finished. Waterloo hunters pursue opening game law days across Iowa Minnesota and the Dakotas with good hunting reported.
A playful brain teaser asks to deduce Miss Pocahontas age based on a family with fifteen children born yearly and a riddle involving wordplay MACADAM minus DAM plus TEA plus MULE minus TEAM plus YOWL minus OWL. The elder child claims to be seven times older than Captain John Jr. the youngest.
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