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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1927
Page
3
Water loo Evening Courier publishes daily except Sunday with classic editorial staff and business office. The passage lists pricing, affiliations with United Press International and Associated Press, and advertising policies and offices in major cities.
In Marshall county a court fight arose when the city of Marshalltown sought to compel the sheriff to issue permits for police officers to carry concealed weapons. The piece notes the law clearly requires permits for peace officers to go armed, while the sheriff has discretion for private citizens. The writer questions why officers did not display holstered weapons during the proceedings and reminds that citizens may carry openly without a permit.
An article by Senator Oddie praises Haiti after a summer visit, noting stabilized finances, reduced debt, higher revenues, and improved business efficiency. It contrasts graft and ignorance with peace, sanitation, and law, urging Americans to see Haiti as harmed by misrule yet aided toward betterment.
Prof Hugo Junkers argues air passenger transport has lower overhead than rail due to flexible capacity and lower fixed costs. He cites the Europa and Bremen attempts, noting railroads’ fixed schedules and heavy capital, while airplanes can adapt to demand and reduce costs. He predicts rapid growth and profitability for planes in passenger service.
The Attorney General warns that the American people cannot mock the law without disastrous consequences. He argues the habit of laughing at statutes mirrors criminals like Gerald Chapman and elevates cleverness over justice, calling for increased regard for law and justice in the country.
The article debunks a wizard Edison tale about dissolving uric acid and dismisses claims of promain poisoning. It argues many health myths persist, notes canned fruit safety, and links outbreaks to contamination or allergies rather than a single toxin. It laments misinformation and urges reliable health education.
A newspaper column offers medical guidance on bunions explaining that full removal requires operation, with tips on prevention and footwear, and answers a reader about whether girls can swim during their period, concluding it is generally safe with consent and proper etiquette.
The essay argues that early industrial progress neglected beauty and that modern commerce should democratize beauty. It praises Calkins' view in The Atlantic as a model for blending aesthetics with utility, aiming to elevate everyday products and markets through refined taste. It cites examples from history where beauty influenced success in art and industry.
By 0 C McIntyre 1927 report describes New Yorks thrill craze in speakeasies and haunted parlors. Mystery shocks and wax figures at Coney draw crowds while fake seances and fake danger lure patrons. A twenty second street attraction uses peep holes and fake danger with ginger ale, drawing in curious visitors. The piece also notes celebrity Urban designing the Metropolitan Opera house and ends with ironic disillusionments about showbiz personalities and Christmas stockings.
In a Woodland tale Uncle Wiggily and his wife Mrs. Longears discuss a near departure for the ocean. The rabbit couple debates timing on a hot day as they seek new adventures beyond the woods with Uncle Wiggily hoping for a fresh seaside experience.
Uncle Wiggily and Mrs Longears create a makeshift seashore with a salt pond, a red sun umbrella, and an electric fan to cool off. The umbrella keeps flopping down, startling them and trapping the fox who tries to intervene, ending with the fox in the duck pond and nightfall bringing relief.
A fragment from a column questions why people dampen happiness and how attitudes affect teen life when facing social pressures. The writer contrasts upbeat moments with criticism, urging readers to consider what really matters as relationships and daily joy persist.
The column notes Commander Byrd in science interest and jokes that pessimists avoid sting, with a humorous dig at husbands envying Byrd’s adventurous stance.
Dr P E Trem of La Porte City visited town last week and once led the high school program in east side schools. Miss Fannie Pickett and Miss Midge Siberling left for Chicago to visit friends. A railway clerk Ben E Eberhart was moved from the Dixon Air line route Cedar Rapids to Chicago. A steamer river picnic featured green corn and new potatoes, with Mr Greene reciting a poem. Mrs E B May of Cedar Falls died at 80 after 45 years in the Presbyterian church. John Stuhlmiller yielded 20 bushels per acre on six acres in Orange township, selling to Union Mill for $1 a bushel. Christie Carson shipped the first car of new wheat to Chicago. grain ran 61 pounds per bushel. Presbyterian Sunday school picnic planned Aug 21 along Black Hawk creek. attendees to provide own rigs.
Wednesday August 17 1887 report notes demolition of the old Congregational church started yesterday as the committee could not dispose of the building. The new Jefferson and Fifth streets church will be veneered with brick. The item also lists local teachers and residents with brief notes on corporate formation and local projects including Waterloo Street Car & Omnibus Manufacturing Co capitalized at 50000 and a gunshop relocation and overhaul.
Saturday August 17 1909 report notes capitalists approached Waterloo residents J A Bown and family and Nathan Northey and family with plans to organize a Waterloo automobile company as motor transport expands. Also covered are minor local travels and a weather incident on Rock Island at La Porte City and Dysart cyclone damage. W L Buckley Illinois Central agent dislocated shoulder after picnic at Elk Run as a rig with 12 men caused men to fall during seat change.
Harold and Dorothy ride a winged white horse over a forest in search of Bobby, Helen, and the Magic Candy. They spot three travelers with baskets and land, hoping to reach the Wonderful Valley before time runs out. Bobby greets them and explains they have the candy but must get it to the valley quickly. Helen wonders if the horse could fly them there. To be continued.
Answers to reader questions on birds eyelashes sugar maples and why dogs roll on decayed matter. Noting Seriema ow es Ostriches sugar maples grow in eastern North America and Newfoundland. sap depends on cold. dogs roll for odor stimulation as canines hunt by scent.
The New York Sun recalls John J. McGraw naming Hans Wagner the greatest player he ever saw at the Giants manager's silver jubilee. Wagner is praised as a dynamic, all reaching figure, "the Webster of the game," with speed, power, and instinct unmatched by peers like Collins Lajoie Keeler and others.
Virginia Governor Byrd rejects bond issues for roads and supports pay-as-you-go financing. North Carolina official Frank Page notes the Asheville to Wilmington paved highway and says roads pay for themselves, warning against debt. The column critiques states rushing to fund roads with bonds.
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