County roads pave Waterloo to Cedar Falls plan
The Black Hawk county road paving program reaches 23 miles with the Bryant and Moore-Youns contracts near completion. A planned dedication and all-day tour would showcase the new routes from Waterloo through Hudson and Cedar Falls to La Porte City, boosting regional life and trade.
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Mari Thi
Bryant Company
Inet
Moore-Youns
Black Hawk
Grant
Wear
Waterloo
Hudson
Cedar Falls
Jesup
Janesvills
la Porte City
Black Hawk County
Black Hawk County Divorce Rate Defies State Trend
In Iowa the state sees rising divorces while Black Hawk County bucked the pattern with a 25.9 percent rise in marriages and a 10.1 percent drop in divorces in 1923. The piece notes causes like cruelty and adultery, cites Des Moines debates on railroads, and ends with a stray broadcast note about a Philadelphia radio program.
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Black Hawk
Black Hawk County
Fara
Towa
Tthis
Marragea
Wiile
Polk County
Hlack Hawk
Brooklyn Doctors’ Health Exam Finds Lesser Tobacco Risks
Dr William Brady reports that Brooklyn physicians undergoing personal health examinations show better health than average. He cites a doctor whose blood pressure rose with smoking and urges limited tobacco use. Brady warns against excessive smoking and frames tobacco as a habit harming overall health and recovery.
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Brooklyn
Permis
No Parallel Between Loeb Leopold Case and Omaha Murders
The editorial argues the Loeb Leopold sentence cannot be used as a precedent for parallel cases. It notes differing judges, juries, ages of defendants, and locations, saying Loeb Leopold influenced no forthcoming outcomes. The piece cites Walter Krauser in Chicago facing death for murder, and asserts no consistent application across cases.
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Omaha
Walter Krauser
Chicago
Krauser
Fragmentary political jab ends with sharp misquote
Incoherent OCR fragment hints at a confrontation between a senator and Dawes with a sharp retort about Maria. The readable words suggest a confrontational political exchange but lack clear names, dates, or a coherent event.
Monday Blues and Sunday Rest in a Modern World
The piece laments loss of Sunday quiet and weekly rhythm in 1920s life. It contrasts ancient sabbath rest with busy modern days and urges return to choosing one day of retreat for strength. It cites Cedar Falls and Carroll Herald reflections on beauty and political shifts.
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Cedar Rapids Guzalls
Cedar Falls
Atlantic City
Living Earth
Hone
Knicker shopping tale sparks quirky wardrobe dilemma
A humorous exchange follows two companions debating knicker suits and swank versus no swank as they shop. They discuss tailoring options, costs, and various knicker styles from ready to wear to custom fits, weighing value, comfort, and appearance.
Brain Tests by Sam Leyn
A fragmented front article discusses a game named erapa based on an Indian dice game. It mentions players rolling dice, taking turns, and a winner who makes a throw to reach a total. The piece references the surname Wallace and Veneedhia, with unclear context and dates.
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India
Ehaners
Corith
Grand and Glorious Feelin' Over Money Troubles
A narrator laments mounting expenses that threaten a trip. The speaker jokes about cutting fabric and refusing to buy underwear again, citing waist measurements of about 33 or 46 inches as part of the misadventure. Imogene appears reading as the exchange unfolds.
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Imogene
Burroughs Nature Club Notes Q1 Answers Tomorrow
The column invites reader questions on nature topics and promises answers soon. It references questions about how ashworms move and why partridges drum, then describes antler growth in deer and various birds, trees, and nests with notes on sources and wildlife observations.
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Nature Notes
Abe Martin Court Wit Includes Quirky Phrases
A fragmented quip filled item shows Abe Martin style wits about local life and fashion. The readable bits hint at playful banter and social scenes, with odd spellings and era voice suggesting a humorous column fragment.
Uncle Wiggily and the Horse Chestnuts Adventure
Uncle Wiggily the rabbit seeks relief for rheumatism with horse chestnuts from Dr Passum. Johnnie Bushytail tricks the Bob Cat by swapping chestnuts for stones, causing the cat to bite and flee. The episode ends with Wiggily’s pain eased and plans for another tale.
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Uncle Wiggily
Hollow Stump
Nurge
Jane Fuzzy Wuzzy
Jane
Mr. Longears
Uncle Butter
Mr.Longears
Pas
Uncle Wiggilr
Uncle Wiz-ily
Hal
Rabbit
Johnnie
Bob Cat
White for Governor in Independent Republican bid
William Allen White of Kansas runs as an independent Republican for governor with anti Klan stance. He claims Gen Paulin, the regular nominee, is backed by the Klan, and vows to keep the party from being associated with the hooded order. White emphasizes duty to rally anti Klan Republicans.
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Ian
White
Lay
Kan- Sug
Quick Relief for Rheumatics Sold by Local Druggists
Advertisers claim Rheuma relieves pain from rheumatism and uric acid buildup with fast kidney and stomach effects. The pitch promises satisfaction guaranteed and a small price, urging readers to buy today and hope for rapid relief.
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Tradt
Wangler Ros
von Riddangie
Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound Endorsed by Indianapolis Mother
A Indianapolis mother testifies she recovered from nervous and run-down health after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound while nursing her baby. She reports improvement since starting the remedy and offers to advise others, noting relief from common female ailments. The advertisement states the product helps nervous and back pain, and is sold by druggists nationwide.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Screenr
Afi
Lydia B.pinkham
Shegan
Anna Smith
W. Norwood St
Lydia E Pinkham
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Treas and Guns
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Paris
New York
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Angeles
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Erly
Lead
Leopold
Lolyg
Cedar
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Mie
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Des Moines Band Club
America
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William Brady, M. D
Nat'l
Wisconsin
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Etter
Perth
Vons Witton
Dawes
Maria
Carrol Herald
Claude R. Porter
Demnis Paign
Berti Kelts
Joe Allen
the University of Treeneef
Rentiraget
Ie Univer
Friend Wife
Koh Fulkerson
Caudrew
Imoogene
Er Lok
Houchy
Pauls
Archie
Nike
Dave
Wherlever
le Mather
Wm Swank
Tereigwi
Sam Leyn
Wallace
Teraweed
Geant
TA Tata
Burroughs Nature Club
Houghton Mipflin Co
Mexico
Niso
Reaty
Abe Martin
Eeper, Aii
Howard R. Garis
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Igland
Amedea
Hyatite
Kannas
Clinical Laboratories Co
Cleveland
Fann
Cutiura
Mary Hutchison
Thayer
Lydia B. Pinkham
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