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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1924
Page
3
Chicago cinema owners refuse four minute patriotic talks, arguing they bore patrons. Critics say anti patriotism signals national decline while urging renewed civic zeal and defense readiness amid a divided public.
The Mauretania broke the Atlantic crossing record, covering 3,098 miles in five days nine hours and 43 minutes at 26.25 knots. A British peace plan for League of Nations proposes European leader attendance and reparations totaling 1.76 billion pounds over 16 years. Manuel Quezon and Sergio Osmeña push for Philippines admission to the league, comparing autonomy levels across colonies and dominions.
A fragmented editorial discusses mechanization reducing immigrant labor needs. It argues machines replace backbreaking work, boosting productivity and wages for Native American workers. It cites James H Collins and a Chicago Defender claim about President Coolidge, noting aging figures once too busy to iron.
A fragment from the Davenport Times notes a bank robbery in Milnois where 312,000 is stolen across two incidents in ten days. It describes how the town’s bank remains closed during hours and customers must knock to be admitted.
A May issue column by Dr. William Brady discusses toothbrush use, dental hygiene, and the value of regular dental visits. It notes that daily brushing, sealants, and early professional cleanings help prevent decay, while emphasizing that some treatments like tooth reimplantation or transplantation are less common but notable. It also includes reader letters seeking advice on tonsil removal and endocarditis risks.
A Des Moines Capital item criticizes a so called barbless fish hook claiming it changes fishing ethics and could benefit investors, while contrasting Dawes and Mapes on reform and government. The piece mocks a demagogic approach and questions practical solutions to public issues.
A humorous Abe Martin line jokes about self made men and ten cent cigars. A mention of Mrs Babe Kite claiming a divorce with a split personality and a quip about returning to her husband if he used good hair.
A reader quotes a lively crowd trivia list with questions on historical figures and symbols, from maiden names to battles and inventions, reflecting a playful disagreement about who knows what. The piece centers on a character Saroyan and a secretary named Tick handling the barrage of queries.
Imogene and Andrew argue about fragments inserted by dictionaries and magazines. Andrew condemns the fragments as non human and accuses editors of torturing readers with poetry. Imogene counters with confusion as she tries to read the story.
Uncle Wiggily helps a stranded firefly named Agita who is late to hibernate. The firefly explains he fell into a brook and is rescued, then a Wolf and a foxlike foe threaten Uncle Wiggily at his hollow. The tale follows the bunny’s clever defense and the firefly’s perilous timing.
Minuets to answer this puzzle shows lads finding an old toy chest in a garret while their mother attends an afternoon meeting. Towser the dog must reach a solution to cover a doghouse end with the fewest pieces possible. Yesterday's answer involves a cow valued at 26 and a horse at 80 with a total of 50 items across animals and chickens.
At the state fair farm bureau day, George Peek and Bradfute urged united action for agricultural relief. They warned farming remains hard hit despite higher prices and urged a commission to study pro-farmer legislation to secure a square deal with industry.
In a playful scene Hal Ware releases a firefly while Fox and Wolf chase Uncle Wiggily's house. The lantern misleads them into thinking police, allowing Uncle Wiggily to sleep safely as Hal Hart reveals the trick. The tale hints at more to come about Uncle Wiggily and the sweet flower.
The Burroughs Nature Club Notes invites readers to submit questions of general interest to the Nature Notes Department of this paper. Questions on nature subjects are welcomed for publication in this column.
The text asks if muskrats have two litters per year and typical litter sizes, whether birds have backbones, if the startling is a destructive bird, and how to avoid attracting smutberry trees, with a note about tomorrow’s answer.
A reader asks about Nighthawks and their insect hawking behavior. Another questions rat tail shape aiding balance, its carpentry name, and a note on viviparous fish like the Guppy. Also reports Joseph Kennedy’s death in Beardstown after a perilous game of hide and seek.
Dems Organization for County Intact selects Miss Blanthe Edwards daughter of A J Edwards as county chairwoman at a Tes meeting. She will work with county chairman H Kelly and a plan to appoint women workers in every precinct and township. The personnel list includes many township and ward leaders across Waterloo and surrounding townships with names and precinct designations.
Ackley Iowa. Ten dollars earned by the Ackley Singers for singing at Allison were lost through the same agency when Ackley musicians drove to Parkersburg the same evening. Their vocal efforts displeased the Tsarship in Parkersburg and they paid a fine before leaving after disturbing the evening’s quiet.
An old ad claims Rheuma eases twisted swollen joints and rheumatism quickly and improves sleep. It says the remedy acts on stomach kidneys and bladder, aids neuritis lumbago and neuragia, and guarantees money back if unsatisfactory. Wangler Bros and druggists sell it.
Dr J R Macartney pastor of First Presbyterian praised the foreign missions board for closing a $67518750 deficit and raising over 5 million in prior years with prayer and effort. He outlined mission aims evangelization education publication medical and social work.
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