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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1928

Page

3

Classified and Public Notices In a Fragmented Newspaper Page

The fragment references publication details for a daily paper including pricing and circulation notes, legal notices, and advertising rules. It mentions Pa corporation terms, delivery by mail within various mile ranges, second class matter status, and a few scattered names and agencies. The text also alludes to broader wire services and press partnerships and hints at national figures and defense rhetoric in an OCR garble.

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The Faith of Providence in History and War

A reflection on providence shaping history from savagery to modern warfare. The piece warns that unchecked secrets of nature require humane use, notes Kellogg pact as a temporary antiwar measure, and links prohibition to reducing car fatalities from drunken driving, ending with a biblical line about divine mystery.

German engineer designs giant desert automobile

A German engineer reportedly designs a 125 foot long four story vehicle for desert travel. The craft, resembling an ocean vessel, stands 45 feet high with 40 foot wheels and two 450 hp diesel engines. It would carry 250 passengers and 200 tons freight, cruising 8000 to 10000 km on fuel before refueling.

Africa

Club, Traps and Locks Versus Pacifist War Theory

An editorial argues that not arming citizens with defensive tools is as unreasonable as a nation denying its military defenses. It contrasts home security measures with national defense and critiques extreme pacifism that would abolish militaries, training, and fortifications.

United States

Fallen arches and foot health advice from Dr Brady

Personal Health Service by Widstam Brady discusses fallen arches or flatfoot distinguishing real from mere weakfoot, warning against overzealous arch supports and recommending medical evaluation. It notes no home cure, and that treatment may require manipulation or surgery with proper orthotics.

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Science Needs Humility By Glenn Frank

Glenn Frank argues science must practice humility and resist dogmatic certainty. He cites Charles Richet on the history of science, noting the ease of clinging to current theories while future discoveries may upend them. He urges intellectual humility in classrooms and laboratories to advance true scientific progress.

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New York Day By 0 20 McIntyre Levisianized

New York on August 15 reports a spectacular electrical storm over Manhattan with bright flashes around skyscrapers and a lively city mood afterward. The author compares storm magic to a refreshing rain, notes Jersey hills and Hudson views, and comments on social scenes, then shifts to cultural critique of American youth and collegiate literature.

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Uncle Wiggily's Funny Jump

Uncle Wiggily hides in a hay wagon to escape a barnyard scare as farmers load hay. He wakes to pitchforks near him and frantically wriggles free, tumbling out of the wagon in a comic, perilous moment.

Mr. Long- Ears

Local wag asides on theft and romance

Abe Martin quotes a child about her grandfather’s life of quick thrills. The playful remark suggests excitement in stealing a wrist watch vanity case and a small sum, amid a tale of love and mischief.

Gertie Mopps

Uncle Wiggily hides in hay as pursuers chase

A bunny hero dressed in silk pongee evades farmers and a helper by leaping into a floor hole amid a hay wagon scene. He plots escape from capture while readers await tomorrow to learn more about his new clothes and further adventures.

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FIFTY YEARS AGO IN THY COURIER

Fifty years ago in the Aug 14 1878 issue notes arrests and fines by City Marshal Jenney with tramps ousted from the city. Harvests show wheat crop failures and oat damage due to heat. Local figures report horse sales and peat fuel finds. Gas mains and steamer plans noted along with a Cedar Falls excursion.

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Outbreak at county jail as three prisoners thwarted

Twenty years ago on Aug 15 1908 King McKee and Dreger tried to escape the county jail during dinner Deputy Caldwell fought off King until rescued by his wife who locked the outer door King was choked into submission and placed in a cell Dennis Schrock of Orange township builds a 16 by 36 foot silo using long fir lumber from Washington state The Federal Block planned at Commercial street and Parks avenue will house the Evening Courier Edition The Waterloo area hosts the state conventions for county officials with 500 delegates present Olympia Candy Kitchen to open at 126 Fourth Street East in Waterloo

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Paris Schoolchildren Share Letters From France

An Uncle Rays Corner piece shows a Paris school visit with a pupil letter about the Luxembourg garden and Eiffel Tower sketches. It notes the schoolmaster’s bald cap, explains European school vacations, and includes a line about the Eiffel Tower built in 1883 by engineer Gustave Eiffel with the tower’s third section at 163 meters.

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Cracks from Iowa Paragraphers

A compilation quotes editorials and remarks from Iowa papersmocking wage norms and thrift politics. It cites Clinton Herald Fort Madison Democrat Cedar Rapids Gazette Fort Dodge Messenger and others critiquing money and convenience with humorous quips.

Burroughs Nature Club Notes and Answers

Burroughs Nature Club offers questions about catbird eggs and quick screening ideas for hedges. The column provides night bird song details, hippo blood misconceptions, and spider web silk behavior with explanations.

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