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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1927

Page

22

Ancient Pottery Reveals Hopi Orpheus Legend Tale

Washington April 6 The fragments of a prehistoric Indian pottery piece collected by Dr. R S Lipscomb from Townoc near Mesa Verde Colo have reached the Smithsonian Institution The inner base decoration tells a story akin to the Greek Orpheus myth and is said to be a unique depiction in black and white ware dating perhaps 1500 years The scene shows two men and many birds one man pipes or calls the birds while the other bears a bow and arrow Dr Fewkes notes the motif parallels Hopi flute ceremonies and sun calling rites observed at solstice with nine day observance The discovery adds to rock carving traditions in northern Arizona and echoes a similar scene found during 1920 by Dr Fewkes at Mesa Verde

Washington, D.C R S. Lipscomb Mesa Verde Colo Smithsonian Institution Fewkes Auueust Elden Mesas San Francisco’ Mountains Arizona

Rains on West Coast Forecast Boosts Crop Prospects

George E Lichty president of Smith Lichty Hillman Co notes heavy valley rains and mountain snow in California assure ample irrigation water. Reservoirs are full with snow three to nine feet deep. He says business conditions similar to last year but weather aids fruit crops. Lichty and wife returned from California after winter trip. daughter-in-law Mrs Stewart resides in San Francisco.

Pacific Coast George E. Lichty Smith, Lichty & Hillman, Co Los Angeles California Lichtys San Francisco Lichty Charles Stewart

Black Hawk County Dog Licenses May Be Delinquent

Only 1,114 of 3,000 dogs in Black Hawk County have licenses. Owners must visit the County Auditor’s office to pay a $1 tax for males and spayed females or $3 for females. Delinquent owners will be named between May 6 and 21 with publication costs and a $1 late fee after June 1.

Black Hawk Towser Snort Fido Blackie Brindle Black Hawk County Wi Esher State Department

Daily Quiz Answers From World War I Landmarks

The list cites World War I locations and terms including the Marne, Liege, Verdun, Chaumont, Belleau Wood, Belma Cathedral, Big Bertha, St Milou, and references to the Third and First divisions.

the Marne Leige Verdun Chaumont Belleau Woods Belma Cathedral Big Bertha St. Milou

Vice Consul Helped Rescue Americans

S Hall Maxtom, assistant vice consul at Nanking, aided during the city’s occupation by Cantonese forces and was rescued with others by American and British forces. He escorted a group of 40 Americans from Kuling to the coast, paying bribes of $400 as soldiers blocked their passage. Maxtom, son of Rev and Mrs J W Paxton, is a Yale graduate who studied at Cambridge and in parts.

S. Hall Maxtom J. W. Paxton Nanking Kuling Pate Danville Wai Paxton Laxton Yales Cambridge England Parts

Mae West play Sex faces jail sentences in Broadway raid

Mae West author star and the Sociales im company and Morals Producing company, along with two managers, were convicted by jury of presenting a play tending to corrupt youth. Bail held until April 19. Penalties range from 10 days to a year in jail or fines up to 1000 dollars. The production closed March 19 after an 11 month run and an injunction protected by police. Several cast and producers sobbed or prayed as verdicts were delivered.

New York Mae West Financing Corporation Workhouse Nolses Thak Miss West

Vilma Banky Engaged to Rod La Rocque in Hollywood

Announcement from Los Angeles confirms engagement of Vilma Banky a blonde Hungarian actress and Rod La Rocque a DeMille star. The news surprised intimate friends of the couple as Banky recently led as Rudolph Valentino's leading woman in a recent film.

Tos Angeles Cal Vilma Banks Rod la Rocque de oMille Wen Miss Banky la Rocque Rudolph Valentina the Hetter

Radio Programs Map Night of Central States Listings

Central Standard Time radio guide lists operas, duets, chorals, and bands from stations including KOA WEAK W4Z WLS KFI WHO KMA WOC WLW WLIB etc with varied times from 7 to midnight. Several university and city programs noted along with instrumental ensembles and vocal concerts across many markets.

Associated Press KOA WEAK W4z WLS KFI A. Vantanelle KSO SENT WCAE WOY WHE WHI Wissat WERZ WJJD Legion KWON Silo Fisk ‘University WSM Sexths Lttle CNRW WAAID WTAM WSUL RYW KMON WUCO WALID WOC WDAP CNRE WENT

Fragmented Radio Listings Across Cities and Arts Programs

A dense OCR of radio call signs and program notes shows Chicago New York Des Moines Cincinnati and other cities carrying diverse musical acts from orchestras and bands to concerts and operatic pieces. The garbled listing includes numerous station IDs such as WMAQ WGN WOAI and WEAF with references to orchestras choirs and solos, plus scattered dates times and locations.

Ames Des Moines Chicago Iowa City Davenport Omaha Springfield WBAP Fort Worth WCOFL Labor Hour Kansas City WEAP York Wdjr Detroit Symphony New York WGN Uncle Walt Cincinnati Orchestra WMAQ Orch Newark WOW WTAM Cleveland P.c Weco Mpls St. Paul Pittsburgh Clarinda WEAF WFAA Dallas WGOY Schenectady America Wirs Woc Washington WISN Nashville Story Shenandoah KLDS Independence WCPFL WQJ WSAI WSM WCAE WGY WEBH WHB WBZ Kda KYW WLIB Wwrco KRPRC Houston WRBAP WTARM WHAS Louisville Woi WOR KSD WCOAT WCCO WOOY WENR WHO Wit Dai WRZ Kdka Mooseheart WIR Woai Wash Atlanta Mim WRAA Tris WAMBT WOWI San Antonio DP Mi KTUS Hot Springs WYW WRA WEAR Th Won WMC WSAT WCOAL Weed KSI WSR WGV WHI Musicale WTAMH Cleveland, Minstrels APL WHZ WOFI WDAF Synagog WENK Mts WHT WSAZ KOKA Farm Weeco WEWF WSAL WOZ Army Band WLW PCAB WCONA Asf Waoy WAB Des Ms. Orchestra Wdz WBZ KDA WEZA WLS WMBB Wwro WBYZ WEAEF WCAK WRC WGR Wsal Witas KDWKA Town City Denmark War WAV WAE Wedto WIHO Tes Moines RPRC Krefab Lincoln Denver Sandman WCAEL Wecco WSMB New Orleans KMA RCA Denver KRYW Cchicago Wcael Rsd WIEBU WOS Chicaga Ineinistic New WREM P.mwee O Molfest Dpanl Wdapfs Weapes Whe Way Wise Muse

Radio Listings and Station Call Letters Across Cities

A compact inventory shows Cincinnati WLW music broadcast, Oakland KGO dance segments, Kansas City WDAF frolic at midnight, Los Angeles KFI music, and Mooseheart WAIID program.

WEW Cincinnati KTRS Hot Springs KFI Los Angeles WCCO Mopls St. Paul Chicago Wat New York WELW Newark WLS WSM Nashville WTAM Cleveland WQIS WSAI Mpls WEAF WCAE Pittsburgh Detroit Atlanta Syterar City WAID Mooseheart WLIB WOC Davenport Independence WCALK WDAE Kansas City Werebm Nutty Club WEBN Revue KRGO Oakland WBBM Pitsburgh Ikevus Wecco St Paul Wow Omaha WFAM WLW Schenectady Houston Fort Worth WCORE Des Moines Wdnid WQO Orchestra Waiid

Real in Craig's Wife at Waterloo Tonight

Waterloo presents Craig's Wife a Pulitzer Prize play by Georges Kelly showing a woman’s quest for security in a modern social and economic world. Mrs Craig seeks a safe home as she maneuvers around her domestic life.

Georges Kelly Craig Waterloo

Dangerous Possibilities in a Haven Drama

The excerpt praises Chrystal Herne’s Harriet Craigs and Anne Sutherland as Miss Austen, with Charles Trowbridge delivering a strong performance. It highlights the play as a tense tale where danger threatens ordinary lives and the husband becomes peripheral to the escape.

Chrystal Herne Harriet Craigs Anne Sutherland Miss Austen Charles Trowbridge

Theaters Tonight Showings and Cast Lineup

Norma Talmadge and Eugene O'Brien star in Graystark tonight at Plaza Windsor and Conrad Nagel perform in Tin Hat and two vaudeville acts. Al Christie comedy The Nervous Wreck with musical revue opens at Rialto. Dolores Costello features in The Third Degree at Strand. Original New York cast presents Craig's Wife at Waterloo.

Plaza Claire “Windsor Conrad’ Nagel Dolores Costello Waterloo New York Craig

The Complex Character Walter Craig in Cast

The complex character Walter Craig leads a cast including Don ni Pasdeloup Josephine Williams Isabel Trving Arthur Shaw Melin Jaap Mary Gildea and William Warrington in a stage production. The ensemble features notable performers across pivotal roles.

Walter Craig Donni Pasdeloup Josephine Williams Isabel Trving Arthur Shaw Melin Jaap Mary Gildea Wiliam Warrington

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