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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1919
Page
2
A debate on a new system uses ocean bottom cables to emit low frequency currents guiding incoming and outgoing ships through fog. The idea, presented as a simple two-track method, aims to prevent collisions and reduce losses from fogbound navigation and could extend to road vehicles in future urban applications.
A sax ven background column muses on compulsory arbitration versus court verdicts and then pivots to a fervent wartime style plea against rats. It laments high subsistence costs, argues rats drain public funds, and urges ratproof construction as the cure, with digressive notes on Germany and film industry rivals.
A health column discusses pneumonia mortality rates among elderly and chronically ill patients. It covers hospital nursing standards, patient care, hydration, diet, positioning, sponging, oxygen, pulse monitoring, and the need to avoid fatigue in attendants. It also touches on tuberculosis heart disease and kidney issues as complications, and seeks information on shell shock and nervous breakdown treatments.
A satirical dialog pits Andrew and Imogene against fashionable Fox hunting on Long Island. The piece ridicules society’s obsession with hunts, costumes, and invitations while contrasting cruelty to foxes with lavish ritual. Copyright 1919 Twenty-first Century Press, Inc.
In a field Miss Froggie boasts the lake is cleaner than the pool. She persuades Mr Horse to try the pool water, arguing it is nearer and cooler. The scene ends with Miss Froggie diving in and Mr Horse following, stirring up the water.
A fragmentary diary style notice notes a caregiver's attempt at entertainment with a toddler. The piece reflects a playful scene and a request for help in keeping the child amused.
In a dialogue, Uncle Harry and Jimmy debate ratifying the peace treaty and the league of nations. They discuss public weariness, price pressures, and how industrial issues influence quick ratification.
A large creature splashes a tiny pool driving Miss Froggie to flee. She hides, then returns as the water clears, finding solitude in the pool. Madam Frog envies the big animal and misses the calm, leading Miss Froggie's vow to live alone without disturbances.
Cedar Rapids and Charter Oak Times editors urge Ernest K. Moore, currently lieutenant governor, as the ideal Republican governor candidate. They praise his business background, clear record, and nonpolitical stance, arguing Iowa needs a steady, pro growth leadership to attract industry and relieve urban congestion. The piece also questions the Wilson league stance amid diverse views on international policy.
Rebus puzzle hints at a hidden name of a wild creature. The page presents a brain teaser titled Brain Tests by San Loyd with garbled lines and dates, asking for the solution to a rebus that resolves to a wild animal's name.
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