Waterloo Evening Courier Classified Masthead and Policies
The Waterloo Evening Courier confirms daily publication with staff roles and pricing notes for subscriptions and advertising. It lists offices, editors, rates, and policy statements including the prohibition of fraudulent ads and rights reserved for republication.
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W. H. Hartman
Courier
Corner Park Ave
Commercial Telephone Branch Exchange
John C. Hartman
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Jackson McCoy
Waterloo
Associated Press
United Press
Associated, Press
St Charles School Abandons Corporal Punishment
Major William J. Butler, longtime acting superintendent at the Chicago St Charles school for boys, is replaced by Otto A. Elliott as the new head. A report by Earl D Meyers for the Illinois Association for Criminal Justice details 1927 flogging practices, noting 220 boys punished, 101 escapes, seven jail escapes, and finds corporal punishment declining nationwide as a result of evolving views on justice and character formation.
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St. Charles School
Chicago
William J. Butler
Otto A. Elliott
Earl D. Meyers
Illinois Association For Criminal Justice
Butler
Meyers
Education widens year round in summer school trends
The article argues education thrives year round with summer programs filling gaps. It highlights Columbia University’s summer enrollment of 14 007 with 9 735 women and 4 272 men, notes many use summer study to pursue advanced degrees, and likens learners to Alpine climbers seeking higher knowledge. It also urges voters to consider road bond funding amid rainy conditions affecting turnout.
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Columbia University
New York
Farm relief stance fades in Hoover Smith race
The McNary-Haugen equalization fee loses support among top contenders. Hoover shows little enthusiasm and Smith questions its economic soundness. Neither party pledges a specific fee plan, yet both promise aid to farmers as the candidates await acceptance speeches outlining major issues.
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Herbert Hoover
al Smith
Dem leadership views on relief split amid farm policy talk
The piece notes leaders claim Democrats may favor agricultural relief more than Republicans. George N. Peek, chaired the 22 member committee, has long fought for the equalization fee principle. The article jokes about nostalgia and church pride as a social aside.
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Altho
George N. Peek
Committee of 22
Autointoxication lies debunked by medical authority
Health column dismisses the notion of autointoxication and toxins in blood from the intestine. It warns readers against quacks and unsafe detox claims, explains how toxins enter the bloodstream, and stresses careful interpretation of medical terms while offering brief home health fixes and reader Q A.
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Nature
Altho
Content and Discontent Distinguishes Social Fortunes
An essay by Glenn Frank argues that social content and discontent hinge on national objectives. He contrasts diabolical content driven by self interest with divine content that prioritizes welfare for all and patient, purposeful struggle toward collective progress.
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Glenn Frank
University of Wisconsin
Century Magazine
ScoClare
Commonwealth
Wandering Thoughts and cafe moments in urban life
A composite diary of street scenes and cultural observations from New York and San Francisco. It recalls figures like Ruth Elting and Ruthlessly witty cafe chatter, notes on waiters, trays, and the theater world, and casual musings on modern life. The piece blends humor with sharp social insight in a late 1920s voice.
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New York
Rube’ Goldberg
San Francisco
Paramount
Ruth Elting
Harry Richman
Wolf Hopper
Casey At the
Hanson
Konrad Bercevici
Uncle Wiggily's Ice Cream Evening with Mr Twistytail
Uncle Wiggily and wife prepare for a daylight saving time outing in woodland. They head to Mr and Mrs Twistytail’s with a flashlight as they plan an evening of games and cake talk in a playful woodland scene.
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Uncle Wiggily
Mr. Longears
Uncle Wiggy and the Brazil Firefly Rescue Tale
Uncle Wig gily and his wife meet a Brazil lightning bug who is trapped in sticky gum. They free him with cold cream and he lights the dark woods guiding them home to safety. The couple stays with the bug overnight and plans more adventures.
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Uncle Wiggily
Twistytall
Brazil
South America
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Wiggy
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Uncle
Uncle Wigelly Rand
Abe Martin Ho Gang Wars Reprint Latest Local Gossip
Abe Martin notes a rumor spreading about Tell Binkley selling his plate glass Insurance business and opening a florist shop. Miss Fawn Lippincut attempted to get her name in the paper yesterday but was noted for wearing a dress.
Society intrigue at Moorings ball and a secret engagement
In a glamorous gathering at the Moorings estate, governess Mally Lee navigates sly gossip and a perilous romance. A plot to ruin her via a planted jewel unfolds as she confronts slander from Lady Mooring’s circle and faces truth about her engagement to Roger Mooring.
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Mally Bee
Roger Mooring
Sir George Péterson
Barbara
Paul Craddock
Sir George
Craddock
Mally
Mary
Barbera
Roger
Marian Brown
Indy
Candida Long
Fou .Craddnox
Esden Messenger
Ethan
Maily
Mary Lee
Louisa
Blancha
Mally Lee
Lady Mooring
Ace Hint
Marie the Hairy Elephant at Antwerp Zoo
In Antwerp Belgium a hair rich elephant named Maria from Africa draws attention at the zoo. Her head and body show thick wooly hair with long tail hair while other elephants in history roamed North America. The piece notes Belgiums wartime history and the Unknown Soldier tomb.
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Antaverp
Belgium
North America
Antwerp
Maria
Coo
Africa
Pains Caesar
Waterloo
Burroughs Nature Notes Ques tions and Answers for Readers
Community nature column provides reader questions on birds and plants. Topics include bird song, elk horn shedding, poison ivy treatment, and daddy longlegs feeding habits. Answers reference local wildlife presence, plant irritation care, and safe home remedies.
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Hood
Landry
Harmieza
Ren
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