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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1920
Page
2
In Greene County Justice Flack enforces auto and licensing laws, fining violators and boosting school funds by nearly $600. The piece argues widespread adoption of strict enforcement by courts to improve road safety and compliance.
The piece notes Republican candidate Cox and Democrat Roosevelt claiming large funds while actual numbers show modest totals. It cites historic campaign sums from Hanna Whitney and Cleveland eras, converting past purchasing power to present value and suggesting Cox’s fund-raising is a fizzle.
Health talks discuss best exercises for walkers with minimal gear and careful foot care to avoid blisters. It covers lunch ideas, travel snacks, and simple gear, plus sage advice on companionship and enjoying nature during long walks. A reader asks about pituitary treatment for a child with acromegaly, with Dr Huber guiding nutrition and treatment options.
Imogene asks Andrew to explain political news about elastic currency. Andrew defines plastic as stretch and uses rubber bands as an analogy, joking about enlarging frog skins in the husband’s jeans.
In a lively exchange, Scollin discusses a hypothetical elastic money system. Imogene and Andrew interrupt with witty asides about buying shoes for cars and clothes for wives, while poking fun at economic excess and personal finance habits.
Wanda grows weary of rich life after visiting a wealthy customer and is lured by an old woman to a treasure chamber. She endures endless tasks and plans to stay for gowns, but longs for her humble home and mother. A sudden waking shows it was all a dream.
The piece evokes falltime winds stirring dances and harvest joy. It celebrates lively dancing, social gatherings, and the carnal thrill of community pleasure as harvest successes bring happiness and a sense of brighter times ahead. The chorus invites ladies to join the next dance and share in the celebratory mood.
A fragment from a newspaper page shows a character expressing joy at being home after a troubling dream. The dialogue reflects a child’s relief and gratitude for a cozy home and parental kindness. A note references the upcoming “Tomorrow's story” titled Wanda and the Wasp.
A brain teaser from Sam Loyd presents a rebus formed by the names of two American rivers. The puzzle asks readers to identify the rivers, with the reveal titled The Answer and the entry number 485.
An old advertisement touts Freezone as a quick cure for all types of corns and calluses. It promises painless relief and easy removal with a tiny bottle sold by druggists for a few cents.
Nature Notes discusses robin seasonality, squirrel nest bark, bird song audibility, parrot instincts, and animal navigation. It cites Kea behavior in New Zealand, a horse that ran 200 miles home, gravel eating by fowl, and reflects on honesty and justice in governance amid a political landscape with calls to clean house.
Iowa editors praise Maine GOP landslide and national issues. Cox not in Maine during election as Republicans claim strong results and call for rebuilding the party. Carroll Herald supports investigations into Iowa stock swindle cases and urges citizen rejoicing in courthouse actions.
Advertisement extols finely refined cocoanut oil shampoo as safe and grease free for hair washing. It claims common soaps damage scalp due to alkali while the shampoo produces rich lather, cleanses scalp, leaves hair silky and easy to manage, and lasts months for the family.
An old advertisement touts Bayer Tablets of Aspirin as genuine and widely prescribed for headaches toothaches earaches neuralgia rheumatism colds and pains. It urges customers to accept only intact Bayer packages with proper fractions and notes tin boxes of 12 tablets and larger packages sell for a few cents.
An advertisement urges readers to mail a cutout with name and address to Foley amp Sheffield Chicago for a trial package. It promotes Foley Honey and Tar Compound for coughs colds and croup, Foley Kidney Pills for pain and rheumatic back issues, and Foley Cathartic Tablets as a cleansing laxative.
A Columbus Ohio reader testifies after using Petersons Ointment for piles eczema and old sores. He reports stopping itching in three days and calls the product worth a box price of 50 cents to 100 dollars. The ad promotes Peterson Ointment Co Buffalo NY and urges mail orders.
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