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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1924
Page
3
The issue describes publication details for the Watches Evening Courier, its pricing and mailing rates, and editorial content, including a long narrative comparing China to American politics and Wisconsin tax critiques. It notes Associated Press affiliation, advertising rules, and a mocked allegory about China, plus Wisconsin tax burden analysis with figures and comparisons.
The Spotlight reports widespread deflation in 1920s commerce with talk of losses across industries. A Waterloo wholesaler recalls profits during war values but losses during the buying strike, noting many were deflated. Tax figures show mills, meat packers, sugar firms, and oil, copper, and refining sectors all suffered big net losses, while some companies profited earlier.
Imogen and Andrew argue over a four and a half day boat trip from Buffalo to Duluth and Yellowstone plans. She frets about packing and attire while he insists the voyage harms her view of Yellowstone. The quarrel ends with a tense pact to proceed apart or together as they navigate the trip logistics.
Dr Brady discusses federal public health roles, recommends U S government child care booklets, and highlights castor oil usage. He answers reader questions on skin troubles insomnia kidney medicines and the merits of a morning cold bath, noting cautious optimism and urging stamped envelopes for replies.
Iowa editors debate who caused price drops amid postwar inflation. Marshalltown Times-Republican ridicules both parties’ blame games, noting farmer prices fell as banks and trusts suffered. Davenport Times cites Wisconsin National Guard politics. La Follette defends Germany. Fort Dodge Messenger reports Wilson & Co in receivership and wartime packing margins.
Fifty years ago in The Courier a Waterloo based team trounced Town City 44 to 1 in a brisk baseball game. The writeup recalls early infield plays, muffed balls, and sharp throws, with players such as Finkbine, Clarke, Sawyer, Burkhart, Titcomb, and Chalfant featuring in a lively recount. Also notes Sells bus line sale to Ferguson and Kellogg, a Sept 2 wedding of Harvey G Shutts and Rinda Carson, and local notices on resignations and fall weather.
Fort Y ear ago reports describe three fires in Traer area last Wednesday night. A lumber office at Baker and Kinney’s, plus two farm barns, were struck. The Sept 20 1884 frost signs are noted, with other local business and farming updates including partnerships in wagon making painting and blacksmithing, sorghum yields, and marriages in the area.
Twenty years ago on a Saturday in Sept a 14 year old boy narrow ly escaped death under a Rock Island train. His left foot was crushed and amputated. Miss Ruth Dunkelberg and Ceril Tones married in Minneapolis and will live on Jefferson third. Louis Witry wins auto races at La Porte City in a Waterloo Engine car. Sheriff Caldwell and others set speed records returning from La Porte City. Silas Klingaman near Waterloo since 39 years after Civil War service. Carrie Nation to speak at Cedar River park Sept 14 hosted by the Women's Christian Temperance Union.
The Burroughs Nature Club notes invite reader questions on nature topics and promise answers in the next issue. It includes queries about petrified trees, sea swallow birds, and 13 year cycles, followed by a long Q&A and reflections on war, faith, and peace attributed to UNCLE SILAS.
A reader letter recalls Civil War era crowds in New York cheering a speech about clouds and darkness and righteousness. It honors the thousands of soldiers asleep in foreign lands who sacrificed to make the country free.
A fragmented Abe Martin item questions Chicago alienists and rain effects, speculating on Trenty Pord and ongoing work, with whimsical local tone and muddled references to a wartime context. The readable fragment hints at satire about experts and weather influencing daily life.
Two marble rivals Harry and Jim start with same number of marbles. Harry wins twenty in round one but loses two thirds in the playoff, leaving Jim with four times Harry. Determine the initial marble count. Also a word puzzle with CAB BAG EEL pilus BOW and ELBOW removed.
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