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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1928

Page

3

Water loo Evening Courier Classified and Policies Notice

Waterloo Evening Courier notes subscription rates and advertising rules for its readers. It lists carrier and mail options, rights for republication, and the paper’s policy on acceptable advertising, including rejection of fraudulent or misinformed copy. It mentions Associated Press and United Press International wires and regional office representations.

Watealuog Dail Waterloo Evening Courier W. H. Martman Co Courier Corner Park Ave Commercial St John Harlan Iowa Associated Press United Press International News Audit Bureau of Circulations Eea Ieee Siar New York Philadelphia Chicago Los Angeles San Franccisco S . Ns

Editor General Manager 15 Cents 5400 Waterloo

Fragmentary OCR text shows pricing and a Waterloo reference with figures like 15 cents 5400 and 8.00 per month. No clear event or full names available.

Daredevil E. E. Ballough Fails Train Takeoff Attempt

Air mail pioneer E. E. Ballough tried to launch a plane from a moving train, but a gust toppled the wing as the cars gained speed. He escaped with minor injuries while critics call the stunt foolish, noting it could push aviation forward despite the risk.

E. E. Ballough Air Mail Ballough Lindbergh Columbus

A Need for Lights Blames Night Accidents on Glare

The piece argues glare from headlights causes nighttime crashes and police cannot curb the issue. It urges strict pre market regulation of headlamps for autos, wagons, buggies, and bicycles. It notes tail lights are easier to check, while headlight compliance varies and remains hard to determine.

Co Aon

Reapportionment Deadlock Clouds Congress Hearings

As Congress debates hearings and legislation the looming issue is reapportionment of House seats under the constitution. Sparse regions resist losing power while leaders oppose expanding the 435 seats, fearing unwieldy size. A deadlock could delay any remedy beyond next March.

Congress

Organization Loses Grip in Philadelphia Police Shakeup

In Philadelphia an alliance between crime and politics shakes the Vare organization's hold as Mayor Mackey forces the resignation of Police Director Harry C. Davis. Lemuel B. Schofield, former assistant district attorney, is named his successor amid a grand jury probe that exposed police corruption and led to arrests and suspensions.

Philadelphia Chicago William S. Vare Vare Harry A. Mackey Harry C. Davis Department of Public Safety Lemuel B. Schofield Davis Boss Ware Mackey Major Schofield

Philadelphia eyes fresh start in fight against graft

The Clinton Herald notes Philadelphia moves toward honesty and law enforcement, praising the transfer of a major public office from a political clique to a man with a strong record of community service. If followed through, residents may regain personal safety amid many barriers on the road to progress.

Philadelphia

Dentists and Doctors The Anomalous Title Debate

A columnist argues that dental education mirrors medical training and questions why separate dental schools exist. He suggests requiring a complete medical course for anyone entering dentistry, contending dentists practice medicine and should share the doctor title. The piece defends dentists' right to the title while noting their position is anomalous.

Oral Hygiene Committee County Out Society County Dental Society Anon Vincent

Debate Over Mercurochrome Versus Iodine For Wounds

Readers debate first aid antiseptics with A insisting mercurochrome is condemned and B arguing it is approved. The column notes mercurochrome offers less sting than iodine but stains surfaces. iodine may be more dependable per tests, though results vary.

M. A.L S.F American Medical Association Chicago Ill

The Art of Self Knowledge by Glenn Frank

A discussion on self knowledge drawing from Greek thought Browning and Albert Wiggam. It cites Henry Foster Adams and modern psychology, outlining how rightly judging oneself versus others shapes leadership and management roles.

Glenn Frank University of Wisconsin The Century Magazine Robert Browning Albert Edward Wiggam Browning Wiggam Henry Foster Adams University of Michigan

New York By Bay Dress Codes and Scene Sentiments

A New York feature contrasts old business dress with a modern image driven by money and status. It notes executives dismissed for pay but not style, remarks on speakeasies reopening, Broadway, and a night life tale, and includes a children’s Uncle Wiggily tale about Jack Frost, marbles, and playful mischief.

New York Bond Street

Uncle Wiggily's Surprise

Uncle Wiggily, sidelined by a cold, asks Nurse Jane Fuzzy Wuazy to pull down the curtain while he twitches his toes ears and nose in a cozy bed scene. The muskrat housekeeper questions the request as Uncle Wiggily jokes about the timing and his coughing.

Uncle Wiggily Jane Fuzzy Wuazy Janie

Elf and marbles in a snowy night dream

Nurse Dane and Nurse Jane discuss curtains while Uncle Wighly explains a night scene with a rabbit gentle man and a real elf. A puddle of melted snow under the window and white marbles hidden under the bed surface as the muskrat listens.

Nurse Jane Uncle Wighly Trally

Abe Martin Battles Swift to Pole in Wry Tale

Abe Martin remarks that the strong often win the fray while the swift most always strike a telephone pole. He notes some folks refuse to beg yet gladly sell tickets and chances, even when no one desires to buy.

Abie Nobuddy

Burroughs Nature Club Notes

Nature club column invites readers to send questions on nature to the Nature Notes Dept. for answers in this paper. Copyright 1928 Houghton Mifflin Co. reader engagement note.

Burroughs Nature Club Houghton Mifflin Co Nature Notes

Answers in Tomorrow's Nature Notes

The piece answers reader questions on bark beetle thickness in trees elephant enemy detection and wintering ducks, plus a recap of prior curiosities about vultures’ eating limits ape and human skeleton similarities and a bee’s fate after losing its sting.

Kreisler's playing opens a democratic spell over listeners

A vivid portrait of Fritz Kreisler's concert, where critics and diverse crowds alike are entranced by his violin. The piece ranges from Grieg to Ravel and Dvorak, with the crowd lingering for encores as the music lifts them above daily life.

Fritz Kreisler Kreisler Italy Billy Beethoven Zeb Smith Fider Mr. Kreisler Earth Ravel Dvorak

The Fortunate Wayfarer Era Tale Opens in London

Martin Barnes, a commercial traveler, discovers a mysterious door in a cathedral town and enters to find himself the center of a rich family drama. Lord Aldrington, fearing death, offers 80 000 pounds to Barnes in the presence of his doctor, lawyer, and nephew Gerald Garnham. As Barnes navigates wealth and social schemes, he meets Lady Blanche Anningham and grapples with love, loyalty, and a sudden change in his life.

Claridge’s Mayfair Gerald Lady Blanche Barnes Martin Martin Barnes Lord Ardrington Gerald Garnham Lord Aldrington Maisie Blanche Anningham Saville Row Blanche Piccadilly Charing Cross Fielding Marlowe Besdes London Andover

Hoover's South American trip seen as milestone in U S relations

The Christian Science Monitor notes Hoover's planned Latin America tour signals a new era of inter American engagement, expanding trade ties and political goodwill. It argues the trip will educate the U S public, boost cooperation with 20 republics, and move away from isolation toward deeper regional partnership.

Christian Science Monitor Herbert Hoover South America United States Mr. Hoover South American Great Britain Germany Latin America Mexico Nicaragua Hoover Altho Mr.Hoover Mr. Coolidge Cuba

A Little Saturday Talk by Uncle Ray on Christmas giving

In December, the last month of the year, Uncle Ray reflects on Christmas joy and the value of giving. He recalls childhood wishes and urges readers, especially kids, to give without expecting a return and to consider handmade gifts as favorites for parents and adults.

Canada United States Uncle Ray

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Pee Eka Eaees Neral Manager Waterloo Clinton Herald Personal Health Service Brady William Brady McClure Newspaper McNaught Syndicate, Inc Broadway Park Avenue America Julius Walsh Blue Grass Kentucky Fuzzy Wuzzy Uncle Mr. Longears Jane Elf Uncle Wiggliy Uncle Wigglly Jack Frost Bad Rabbit Howard R. Garis Nurse Dane Abe Martin Evs Cafe Ine Ho By Austin Tims Fritz Meisler the Fortunate Wayfarer” BY Phillips Oppenheim Ledger Syndicate Btanche Sumer Uncle Ray’s
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