Local notices and editorial railings from Waterloo era
A long fragment covers newspaper boilerplate from the Waterloo publication, listing carriers and rates, Associated Press policy, and advertising rules. It shifts into a political column criticizing Gov Cox and President Wilson era spending, referencing Navy, Muscles Shoals, Nitro, and Babe Ruth, with scattered city and national context and sensational remarks.
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Hartman
West Park Ave
John C Hartman
XW. Peterson
Treas
Iowa
Ontalde
Waterloo
Town
Associated Press
Audit Bureau of Adrede
Tg Ie
Ington
D.C
Dougherty
Corres
New York
Philadelphia
Storr, Stooks
Civilizations on the rise in Chicago’s example
Opinion cites rapid progress in morality culture and intellect with Chicago as a prime example of civilization’s march. The piece mentions Bake Ruth the baseball slugger as a referenced figure in the narrative.
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Aphrodite
Chicago
Chisago
Bake" Ruth
Politics Is a Great Game in the United States
A Chicago primary results delay in 180 precincts prompts discussion of potential fraud and close November races. The piece notes population shifts, with Iowa counties showing losses while cities grow, and mentions Alsace petroleum deposits uniquely operated by shafts rather than drilled wells.
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Chicago
Thompson
Oto
Black Hawk County
U.S. A
United States
Iowa
Alsaces
Health Talks and Tales from a Country Club
The piece covers Dr. John P. Huser urging tobacco avoidance for youth with a zinc carbonate and quinine cure, plus health guidance on nutrition, exercise, and hygienic living. It also features a Q A about consumption at altitude and a long, humorous anecdote about Van Winkle, Tom Jenkins, and Ted Moore surrounding a red headed Henry girl, ending with a quip about destiny and women.
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Ted
Tom
van Winkle
Henry
Ted Moore
Miss van Winkle
Caesar
Andrew
The Sandman Story By Mrs F A Walker
Moonlit dell hosts a fairy feast as goblins plot to scare them away. Fairies and their queen stay calm while goblins stage a mountain giant ruse to seize the feast. The queen and fairies must avert mischief without exposure to danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandman
Mrs. F. A Walker
A Song of Fulltime in the Land of Plenty
A poem recalling enduring hardship under summer heat before reaching abundance in a welcoming land. The speaker celebrates gratitude across generations in the old country climate, as joy arrives with fiddles and melodies surpassing past world tunes. The verse emphasizes hope, welcome, and cultural memory through music.
Run away from goblins and pond danger tale
Goblins eye the rock where good things lie and urge escape as a warning voice says Tomorrow's story The God Patt ir and the Fairy Queen. A panicked scene unfolds with a swift retreat before a looming threat.
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God- Patt Ir
Nature Notes by John Burroughs Questions on birds and nests
The column asks about a bird on the wing all day and why squirrels cut unripe chestnut barriers. It discusses whether birds move nests after plunder and how they might relocate without eggs. It cites Roosevelt’s Wilderness Hunter on moose behavior and notes regional differences in woods between Maryland Virginia and Minnesota.
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Roosevelt
Maryland
Virginia
Minnesota
Van Winkle Girl Wins Mixed Doubles Plot Revealed
Imogene hints a plot behind Van Winkle Girl's sugaring triumph as Andrew, Ted Moore, and Henry discuss the dancing and swimming standout who has just won the mixed doubles. The exchange references the keen-eyed Ted-headed Henry and the anticipated win noted by Imogene.
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Andraw
Tom
Imogene
Andrew
Henry
Ted Moore
Beamy Testy Scribbles Of Sam Loyd Race Puzzle
The fragment presents a Sam Loyd beam test puzzle with animal imagery and a numeric riddle. It references Tabby and Sport racing around a tree and stake, a 75 yard distance, and asks for the result. The jumble includes algebra like ARM minus can equals ASS plus OX minus LASSO equals LYN, implying a wordplay solution embedded in the historical puzzle.
Underproduction Complaints at New Palace Drummer
A drummer at the New Palace hotel grumbled about shortages of chorus girls for love or money. He joked about preferring roastin ears and unable to keep pace with a car of Country Gentleman, reflecting local theater talk and satirical humor.
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New Palace
Diamond Dyes Insist On Diamond Dyes For Best Dye Results
Short, promotional copy urging readers to say Diamond Dyes to avoid ruining fabrics. Claims Diamond Dyes provide complete directions in every package and assure quality.
Lemon Bleach For A Clear Rosy White Complexion
Squeeze two lemons into a bottle with three ounces of Orchard White. Shake to make a quarter pint of lemon bleach for a few cents. Massage daily on face neck arms and hands to fade freckles sunburn and tan. Publicized by stage beauties as a cosmetic remedy.
Railroads and Cummins Esch Bill Opinion
A Tracer Star Clipper excerpt criticizes railroads linked to Cummins Esch bill praising transfer of roads to owners and warning against Soviet style control. It notes taxpayers bore deficits and describes tax increases blamed on Republicans while defending local governance and school funding as a public expense.
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Cummles
Rapids
Benator
Ieee
Tg United
Senate
Tay
Russia
Americas
Tracr Star-Clippe
Traer
Herring
Repubblicans
California Syrup of Figs Ad Leads Child Health Talk
An old advertisement for California Syrup of Figs presents a mother’s concern over a child’s digestion, promoting the laxative as a trusted remedy. The snippet reflects mid century consumer health language and household remedies.
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California
Tax talk misfires in partisan budget quarrel
In a heated exchange a reader complains about payrolls taxes and road projects while contrasting pay scales for a county superintendent and governor. The letter asserts Republican counties are fiscally tighter than Democratic ones and attacks Democratic administration for financial mismanagement.
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Hoa
Sgurea
No-To-Bac Tobacco Quit Aid AdClaims Simplicity
QUIT TOBACCO No-To-Bac helps thousands break the costly tobacco habit. Place a No-To-Bac tablet in the mouth when cravings strike and desire stops. The habit is said to be broken mentally and physically with ease, and a box is offered with a money back refund if crav ings persist.
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Cascarets
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Endorsed by Mrs Timberlake
Mrs H E Timberlake of Indiana Pa states a past pneumonia left her throat and lungs weak and bronchitis persisted. She learned of Chamberlains Cough Remedy from a neighbor, bought a bottle, and found it relieved her cough at once.
Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound Mail-In Offer
An old advertisement invites readers to cut out a slip and mail it to Foley & Co. for a trial package of Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound for coughs and colds, Foley Kidney Pills for pain and kidney issues, and Foley Cathartic Tablets for constipation and bile. It promises delivery to the address provided, listing Chicago and a broad sale reach. Proceedings emphasize name and address clarity for trial package submission.
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Ta’ Foley & Co
Sheffield Ave
Chicago
Foley
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