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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1928
Page
3
In a recent office discussion on who pays taxes the piece argues real property owners and earners face larger bills, but every citizen contributes. It explains taxes arise from rent and purchases and the ultimate consumer bears the cost, leaving only non taxpayers who buy nothing or live off county support.
Interstate bus traffic grows rapidly with potential federal regulation via a Parker bill creating state boards to cooperate with federal and state commissions. Col Charles A Lindbergh plans further Atlantic flights this summer aiming for a globe circumnavigation, despite risks and mixed public emotion. A separate note discusses a proposed federal fund for agricultural clean-up in infestations, opposed by Dr Marlatt and Secretary Jardine in favor of a $10 million outright appropriation. House Agriculture committee hearings found no clear animosity or autocratic conduct in Ohio related to the 1927 campaign.
Dr. William Brady discusses exposure fatigue and immunity, arguing there is no guaranteed illness from cold exposure and that high fatigue does not weaken defenses. He cites experiments and cautions against overemphasizing the exposure theory while noting external influences on health.
Diary entries from New York on April 2 describe early morning at the West Street docks, then a Battery to Broadway trot, Chinatown and Bowery wanderings, dinner with Marion Gillespie, fortune telling, and nightly theater chatter. The piece notes bootlegger studios, changing stage practices, and audience behavior including Mayor Walker’s opening nights and robe fashion becoming common in lobbies.
Glenn Frank argues three foes hinder learning notebooks credits and examinations He warns notebook fixation makes students reporters and credits chase prizes while exams turn students into performers not learners He calls for reform beyond tinkering and cites Huxley on knowledge used for action urging revolutionary change in schools.
Plain Talk warns candidates to beware the influence of overzealous supporters who can ruin chances. It cites historical examples from Blaine in 1884 to Hughes in 1918 and 1920 political currents, urging leaders to seek independence from fervent allies.
Uncle Wiggily returns home from travels in Italy Holland and the Arctic Pole. Mrs Longears and Nurse Jane Fizzy Wuzzy urge him to help by fetching molasses from the store after a playful scene at the hollow stump.
A rabbit gentleman hops away with a molasses jug while Mr Longcarm runs a grocery, Uncle Wigelly orders supplies for Nurse Jane, and the cat in Rolland asks for tales of adventures as the scene unfolds.
Uncle Wiggily uses molasses to trap a pursuing fox on a leaf covered path. The fox dodges the slick leaves by pushing them aside. the rabbit then unveils a new riddle with five sticks, challenging the fox to take three away and still leave five. The story teases a follow up about the tricky sticks and a future tale.
Edith Brown a stenographer becomes involved with X Y O agents and John Glyde in a London intrigue. She aids a covert operation with Col Dessiter disguising as Glyde while planning future actions and encounters with political figures.
Abe Martin Miss Tawney Apple contracted meuritis from chilled cocktail shakers. All other vices thrive.
The piece outlines various monkeys native to Africa, Asia, and the Americas, noting tails, particularly in American monkeys that hang by tails. It describes spider monkeys using tails like fifth limbs, howler monkeys in Brazil, and Diana monkeys, highlighting behavior and human interactions such as pets and noise impact.
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