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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1920
Page
2
The water power bill, pushed through by the Sixty-sixth Congress, opens rivers to public use for power development. It promises electrification of railroads in the West, reduced freight costs, and widespread lighting and manufacturing power, potentially transforming industry within twenty years.
The piece argues Ohio remains strongly Republican, citing 1860-1912 voting patterns and Harding's 1914 plurality of 102,000. It asserts little for Cox or any Democratic edge, noting Ohio’s historic lean and Harding’s home-state support. Also mentions Midland Packing and local fair profits as side notes.
This brief quirky item notes two fish and their imagined thoughts on rights and ownership in a lighthearted regional column. It reflects playful whimsy typical of small town newspaper humor pages from the era.
Dr Huber outlines safe milk chains from dairy to baby in communities fearing pure product shortages. A farmer’s plant visit reveals refrigeration gaps and contamination risks along transport, urging consumer protection and inquiry. In a bedtime tale, Bunny Rabbit guides a Rain Elf back along the Rainbow path as women’s voting roles spark debate.
Bunny Rabbit meets a silver clad stranger in the woods after rain who asks for the Rainbow path. The visitor carries a tiny silver pitcher and speaks in a magical voice, hinting at the presence of fairy folk and a quest to find the Raine path.
The Cedar Rapids Republican reports Cox targets Chairman Hays and Treasurer Upham of the Republican committee, accusing them of lying. The piece questions whether Cox’s conduct is a deliberate tactic or a sign of illness affecting a presidential campaign.
A quirky aphorism on money saved by folding bills and returning them to a pocket. The quip notes optimism as a curious trait, likening it to a circus convert in a playful, old fashioned voice.
Andrew claims he will go downtown for no particular reason, while Imogene suspects hidden mischief. The couple quarrels over trust and freedom as he insists there is nothing to explain and she worries about losing him. The scene ends with Andrew glancing at his father’s portrait.
The piece answers reader questions about animal instincts and life cycles. It explains why mother birds may sit on eggs longer than typical hatch times, how newts migrate instinctively to marshes, and why some trees shed leaves slowly, attributing these to instinct, biology, and vitality rather than knowledge or conscious planning.
No-To-Bac claims to end all tobacco cravings with a simple tablet. It asserts quick relief, better mental and physical state, and a money back guarantee through Cascarets owners if cravings persist.
Our guests explained they had a blowout one hour after leaving home and finished the trip at high speed. If the accident had occurred 30 miles farther, they would have arrived 400 minutes sooner. Who can tell the lines our tests traveled.
Mrs. A. H. Hall of Caseville Michigan thanks Chamberlain’s Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy for saving her baby’s life this summer. Mrs. Mary Carrington of Caseville also endorses the product, noting prompt relief for years of use.
The Sioux City Journal compares Edward Moore’s Lincoln aphorism about “Buy the People” with Talcott Williams’ claim that the election will be won by newspaper circulation. It argues readers seek factual coverage, study issues, and decide verdicts from reports, not slogans. It notes few campaigns show sober public thought, while press serves the public by detailing truth. It highlights readers’ reliance on newspapers for information about corruption testimony and policy defects.
An advertisement extols Mulsified cocoanut oil shampoo as a superior, greaseless option to avoid harsh alkali in soaps. It promises rich lather, thorough cleansing of hair and scalp, quick drying, and silky, manageable hair plus wide availability at drug stores.
A dialect filled exchange shows a preacher named Brother Dickey commenting on heat and cold weather fears. He jokes about praying for cool days while reflecting on divine control over seasons. The crowd giggles and yields to the rural atmosphere of the conversation.
The article notes the collaboration between St Wilson and the Des Moines editor guiding college work and agricultural progress. It highlights their friendship peak when Roosevelt named Wallace to the rural life commission, uniting two Iowa friends. Wilson, a Scotch Presbyterian, shared Calvinist leanings with Wallace, a northern Irish native.
Plain speaking ad urges buyers to choose Diamond Dyes for fabric dyeing. It promises easy directions in every package and warns against staining or ruining fabric with inferior dyes. The message emphasizes quality and reliability of the Diamond Dyes brand.
Ladies use lemon juice mixed with Orchard White to create a cheap facial bleach. Shake to a quarter pint and apply daily to face neck arms and hands for a clear rosy complexion. The ad promotes lemon juice as a freckle sunburn and tan remover and encourages trying the product.
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