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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1928

Page

3

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A historic newspaper page contains masthead and policy statements including rates and carrier information. It lists W H Harriman Co as the publisher and notes circulation and subscription prices, along with Associated Press and United Press International wire services and advertising policies.

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Smith Platform Speech Promises Farm Aid and Reform

Gov. Smith’s Albany speech outlines a broad Democratic platform including farm relief, government reorganization on a business basis, unemployment relief, and labor reforms. He nods to tariff moderation, opposes sudden economic upheaval, and proposes altering Prohibition policy and the Volstead Act to let states decide wet or dry status, risking potential national chaos.

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Hoover and the waterway policy split in Wisconsin

Governor Zimmerman presses the St Lawrence waterway as a key national economic strategy for the middle and northwest while Governor Smith opposes it preferring an inland canal through New York. Zimmerman argues the St Lawrence would lower wheat export costs to Liverpool, aiding farmers even if Wisconsin benefits less. Hoover backs plans for Midwest parity, while farm relief factions falter.

Hoover Fred R. Zimmerman Wisconsin St. Lawrence Gov. Smith New York Empire State Russia Australia Liverpool Zimmerman Midwest Republican Party

Farmers Watchful for Market Breaks Amid Bumper Crops

Grain separators and farmers keep a weather eye on the market as bumper crops loom for harvest. They seek profit in prices and demand, fearing sudden drops despite strong yields and favorable weather signals.

Varicose Veins Dear Miss M T B Reignites Health Debate

Readers question rising varicose veins span across social classes. Dr Brady explains causes linked to posture clothing and activity, notes most cases mild, and urges prevention through movement and leg elevation. He cites limited data on wealth correlation and invites further patient questions via mailed envelopes.

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Portrait of a Friend by Glenn Frank

An article discusses Cicero on friendship as the priceless human boon. It outlines six factors: reticence and sincerity, equality and generosity, nobility and loyalty, plus the roles friendship plays as confession, clarification, and continuation of self through a companion in life.

Cicero

New York by Bay A Curious Safe Society Exposé

The piece describes New York socialites exploiting celebrities for drinks and dinners in a sprawling cafe society scene. It notes Mae West’s presence, a controversial dinner party, and a cafe owner’s shop of shocks, plus Rockefeller routines and a public mood of staged notoriety. It mentions 30 airplane plants in the metro area and about 700 private planes in the city.

New ‘York New York Safe Society Tola Ribald Stokes Mae West Miss West

Uncle Wiggily and Ploppity Plop

Uncle Wiggily explains a mysterious moving boat to Jackie Bow Wow and his mother as they watch a sailboat glide in the bathroom. The rabbit reveals a hidden mechanism while the family debates what makes the boat go and who will fetch supper.

Jackie Bow Wow Uncle Wiggily Sale Jackie Bae Gate Rabbit Gentlenan Chuckle Mrs. Bow Wow Ira

Uncle Wiggily and Bully the Frog Boy Rescue

In a bathtub episode Bully the frog boy asks Uncle Wiggily to let him swim and push a toy sailboat while Jackie recovers. Bully helps Jackie feel happier, then foils a Bob Cat’s attempt to catch Uncle Wiggily by splashing down stairs in a ploppity plop.

Bully Notall Bully Uncle Wiggily Jackie Atlle Ollie Pond Mrs. Bow Wow Buel Hark Bob Cat Uncle Ike Mr. Longears Toad

Burroughs Nature Club Notes Jan 1928 Questions and Answers

Answers to reader questions on birds, rabbits, and fleas. Discusses nesting ranges of northern birds, feeding livestock scraps, and eye features on dogs. Includes a note on seashore seaweeds and red coralline species and their coastal distribution.

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Hue and Cry era tale of Mally in married schemes

Patricia Wentworth pieces together a melodramatic plot as Mally Lee, engaged to Roger Mooring, enters Sir George Peterson’s household as governess. Craddock schemes, a missing code, a stolen jewel, disguises, escapes, and a climactic chase unfold through Weyford and a country estate.

Mally Lee Roger Mooring Sir George Peterson Barbara Pant Craddock Sir George Mally Melly Roger Lawrence Marrington Ethan Messenger Marlon Brown

Swiss School Exchange Dreams From Geneva Children

Uncle Rays Corner visits a Geneva public school where 12 to 13 year old boys write letters greeting readers. The notes praise Lake Leman, Geneva’s beauty, a new railroad station, and wish for international student exchanges.

Lic Geneva Switzerland Lake Leman Jal W. Haymanne Suiss Hey

Abe Martin notes bridge tolls and wagers in Indiana Kentucky dispute

The column quips that the Hoosier end of the new Indiana Kentucky bridge over the Ohio River will cost enough to pay within ten days. The line includes a boast about recent wins by Mia, Ike, and Lark amid a musical guest performance.

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