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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1923
Page
3
The Wateries Evening Courier volume 6 number 232 is published daily except Sunday by W. H. Hartman Company from the Courier Building at Park Avenue and Commercial Street. John Co. 4man serves as president and editor with a local telephone exchange listed for branch services.
The clipping shows old rate cards and notices alongside commentary on Italy Mussolini Corfu and the League of Nations. The piece critiques Italian actions in Corfu, the Janina incident, and calls for accountability for the deaths of officials and civilians, urging restraint.
The piece argues dry forces dominate many voters, with Edge blaming Republican losses on wet tactics. It notes Smith’s pro wet stance, Underwood and Adoo as likelier nominees, and Coolidge’s need to avoid being labeled moist. It questions saving New Jersey delegates at the convention.
An international delegation reports Greece bears no responsibility for the Janina murders while Italy opposes and claims Greek officials instigated the killings. The mission notes difficulty in capturing criminals in Albanian regions and details allied ambassadorial council tensions.
The piece notes Japanese distrust of the Soviet regime and Soviet relief efforts after a quake, with American aid welcomed. It also reports the American Museum expedition returning from Mongolia with 25 dinosaur fossils, suggesting kinship between Asian and American prehistoric life and possible ancient land links. Clyde W. Warburton, Iowa State grad, named director of extension work in the federal Agriculture Department.
Public health column by Dr. William Brady discusses student home work load and its impact on health and education. It questions eight hour daily study demands, urges balanced activities, and provides brief Q and A on skin care and diet for nursing mothers.
Mrs Belmont and Miss Paul urge speed toward women in government. The text notes a rising stance on female participation and hints at current debates. Travelers report snow near the town and describe a variegated Norwegian landscape as a backdrop.
Imogene complains about shopping bills while Andrew critiques how women attract attention with dress. He extols coordinated colors, ties, and grooming as art, arguing men focus on clothing less than women, and notes how attention shifts from face to outfit. Imogene counters with a remark about women liking figure admiration.
A folk tale recounted by Mrs. F A Walker about Witch Hazel seeking late autumn blooms to gain notice. Jack Frost discovers her plan but seeds scatter, ensuring she blooms each year after other flowers fade. The tale ends with a vow to share the secret only with Nature.
Davenport Times notes prosperity in cities while rural districts lack funds. bankers meet in Atlantic City report. cities see high wages for skilled labor amid a construction boom and a shortage of skilled workers.
A mix of editorials notes rural banks recovering postwar while agriculture lags. calls for agricultural plan reforms with USDA and farm federations aiding prosperity. Judge Florence Allen urges War as crime ending conflicts. Coolidge bandwagon viewed as strongest political force. Mexico City baseball leagues noted. Sunday School lesson by Rev P B Fitzwater.
A September 30 study outlines lessons on key NT figures such as John the Baptist Mary Magdalene Peter Matthew Stephen Barnabas Paul Luke and Timothy. It notes life lessons from each character and companion topics for youth adult classes with review methods and suggested Crémel pocket lessons.
In Dombey and Son the senior holds 1 1 4 times the junior. To admit Uncle Henry Dombey for 1200 pounds so all three partners share equally, the 1200 must be divided between the senior and junior to equalize holdings. The puzzle asks for the exact split to achieve equal stakes. The second item reports a driver’s speed variations and computes an average mile time leading to an hourly distance of 64 188 253 miles.
A local newspaper column invites readers to submit questions on nature topics. The Nature Notes Dept answers inquiries in upcoming issues about goldfish eye bulging causes, raising baby lions in captivity, and feeding for young pet crows.
Questions explore plant benefits for air quality noting vegetation absorbs carbon dioxide. A textbook estimate links one man’s annual CO2 to leaf surface area of about 1614 square feet. Encourages yearly planting to reduce pollution from breathing.
The piece notes mixed reactions to a coal strike with miners and operators reportedly satisfied while the public anticipated a tough outcome. It adds a humorous aside about looking for a well dressed woman and imagining her knitting socks.
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