Cites on City Planning and Education in New York Conference
The Waterloo Courier surveys an international city planning conference in New York with emphasis on Ebenezer Howard’s Letchworth model and the need for foresight in urban streets. It then discusses whether education pays beyond money, noting Dr. Carl B. Seashore’s open letter and the non monetary rewards of learning.
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W. H
Postoffice
Waterloo
Iowa
Associated Press
United Press International News
Elashte
Iuch Bureau of Circulations
Sep
Bee Aes
New York
Philadelphia
Chicago
Los Angeles
Sen. Francisca
Story
Brooks& Finley
Representatives
Ebenezer Howard
Letchworth
Altho
Vale of Wrath and Tears
Carl B. Seashore
Graduate College
The
State University of Town
Iowa slogan urges buying local products over imports
A Towa Times-Republican piece argues for keeping money in Iowa by preferring Iowa made goods. It extols Iowa products from washing machines to ovens and pork, urging residents to support local farms and manufacturers to build general prosperity.
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Towa
Marshalltown
Times-Republican
Iowa
Itowa
Mississippi
Pacific Coast
Ilowa
Doctor books and quacks warn risky self diagnosis
Reader questions spleen myths and how doctor books mislead laypeople. Column warns against self diagnosis from cheap doctor books and recounts dangers of misinformed home treatments by nonprofessionals.
Des Moines Capital Reports Economic Uplift Across Sectors
The Des Moines Capital notes a nationwide rise in post office receipts, factory production growth, and increasing bank clearings. It states railroads handle vast traffic and invest heavily in improvements, arguing the US economy is sound rather than propaganda.
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Des Moines
United States
Department of Commerce
FRIEND WIFE Cites Troubled Morning In Domestic Exchange
Andrew criticizes Imogene's rushed beauty routine and possible infidelity amid a tense breakfast scene. He questions the purpose of her outing to a bridge party for a nursery fundraiser as their row deepens over appearance and affection.
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Brigid Zone
Ben
Theody
C. S
Andrew
Imogene
Charity
War paint and feathers spark a secret wife dispute
Imogene confronts Andrew over a downtown woman while he defends grooming habits and vague flapper intrigue. He admits mystery surrounds other women and pleads, for the love of Mike, not to be deceived. The dialogue hints at marital strain and social contrasts.
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Andrew
Imogene
Mike
Uncle Wiggily Faces a Curious Visitor in the Grass
In a morning scene Uncle Wiggily prepares to hop from his hollow stump bungalow when a rustle by the side porch draws his caution. He fears a squeeze from a black snake but discovers a small funny bird instead near the grass.
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Wiggily
Wiggily and the Clock Cuckoo Adventure
A tale features Uncle Wiggily, Robin Redbreast, and Mr Stubtail as a cuckoo clock bird sneaks out for adventures. The robin flies to wake the clock and helps, but an acorn injures the cuckoo, forcing a backup plan. The bunny proposes a fix and a new bird fills the cuckoo’s place temporarily.
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Robin Red Breast
Bear
Chappie
Uncle Wiggily
Mr. Longears
Mr. Stubtail
Lear
Funny Bird
Bunny
Mr. Stubtell
Uncle
Stubian
Mr. Robin
Abe Martin Waen Notes Wife Rules The Roost
Abe Martin Waen calls his wife the better half and jokes she rules the roost. He cautions not to assume dignity just because one feels titled.
Burroughs Nature Club Notes Answers From 1923
A historical nature club Q and A piece discusses animal senses and feeding, with answers about big cats smelling uses, why some mosquitoes bite, and bird gizzard pads. It includes prior questions on seed ripening and ostrich digestion, plus notes on partridge mating patterns and covey behavior.
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Colinus Virginianus
Bob
Outgro Advertises Nail Treatment Relief
An advertisement touts Outgro as a harmless antiseptic for ingrown nails. It claims a few drops in the nail crevice reduce inflammation and pain while toughening skin so the nail turns inward, typically overnight. The product is marketed for chiropodists but sold in drug stores with directions.
Lemon Juice Whitens Skin
A recipe claims two lemons juice mixed with Orchard White gives a cheap skin whitening lotion. Shake and bottle to create a quarter pint for face neck arms and hands. Promotes as non irritating and used by stage beauties to lighten freckles sunburn and tan.
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Waterloo Evening Courier
Irvin 5
Cobb
Mr. Cobb
Tare
William Brady, M
Quacks and Nostrum
Beady
William Brady
Towans
Estherville
Coun
Wife
Roe Fulkerson
Hein
Olp Dauger
Logar
Ralph
Frank
Otto
Uncle Wiggily and the
Howard R. Garis
Samloyd
Tagloyd
Jeley
Iceland
Abe Martin
HER
Ive
I Riviera
Ateliery
Burroughs Nature Club
Houghton Mifflin CO
Axminster
Hall - Ekfelt Co
Bridge Street
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