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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1927

Page

3

Ultraviolet Rays and Health in Winter Weather

The article discusses why people in colder northern cities seek winter sun and a springlike health boost. It cites Chicago health officials and University of Chicago physicists linking sun UV exposure to better health, noting winter lack of UV worsens well being and that smoke regulations may lessen the handicap.

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Brass Buttons Draw Hundreds to Baltimore Police Posts

Baltimore police seek new recruits as over 1000 applications pour in for about 50 annual openings. Requirements include height at least five ten, weight 245 pounds, ages 15 to 35, with starting pay around 32.46 dollars weekly rising after January. The lure is adventure and prestige alongside steady wages.

Baltimore Chesapeake

The Michigan Firearms Registry Law Enacted

The piece notes that Michigan faced a register prompting a disparity claim that law abiding citizens owned weapons while criminals were armed. Detroit exhausted the initial 10,000 registration blanks within a day, another 10,000 printed, with 160,000 more demanded. In Detroit 44,000 guns mostly revolvers and sawed off shotguns were registered. many copies involved in clayp len confusion.

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Untitled Sports Essay Sparks Debate on Manhood and Gender

A fragmented sports essay fragment raises questions about sportsmanship gender privilege and bodily autonomy. It debates whether men and women can dine together and challenges norms around appearance in athletic contexts, highlighting uncertainties about decorum and rights.

Roughage as essential filler in digestion by Dr Brady

Personal Health Service by William Brady M D discusses that beyond protein fats vitamins and minerals, roughage or bulk is essential for normal digestion. It argues many doctors oppose bran yet recommends indigestible fiber from cereals fruits vegetables and skins to aid peristalsis, notes that milk and cheese are not laxatives, and advises well people to follow reasonable filler intake while invalids should heed doctors.

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The Serpent s Feet and a Wandering Peddler Puzzles

A fragmentary text blends a reflective essay by Glenn Prank on the evolving terms of power, government, and human perception with a New Hampton Gazette note about a wandering peddler selling iron and wire puzzles. The piece glances at technology, religion, and education while mixing humorous local observations.

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Lowden Touts Strong Pitch In Presidential Race

Webster City Freeman Journal notes persistent rumors of Lowden withdrawal lack foundation. Reporters speculate but conclude Lowden will stay in race, seen as having a solid chance against Dawes Moorer and others.

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New York By Lay By C McIntyre 1927 Indignation at effeminized New York

Controversial column critiques New York’s shift toward refined male fashion and beauty culture. Theodore Dreiser is cited amid observations of stylish men, cosmetic parlors, tied fads, and changing social norms in Fifth Avenue society, with playful asides on theater programs and smoking culture.

New York Theodore Dreiser Fifth Avenue Paris Vienna

Uncle Wiggily and the Silly Bobcat

Uncle Wiggily starts a woods hop for adventure hoping to find Christmas presents for Santa Claus. Nurse Jane Pury Wu and Mr Longerars discuss Christmas Eve as the bungalow scene unfolds, while Kreper the muskrat reacts with surprise at Uncle Wiggily’s slang.

Wiggily Santa Claus Jane Pury Wu Mr. Longerars House- Kreper Uncle Wiegily

Acorn Quest in the Bunny Tale

In a whimsical scene, Miss Fuzzy Wuezy and Mr. Longears chase festive talk near a bungalow. A Blue Jay pecks an acorn from a knothole, while Bunny mystery and family chatter weave through hills and dales of orange mountains.

Fuzzy Mr. Longears

Uncle Wiggily and the acorn hole mis adventures

Abe Martin ring to watch the Blue Jay and a rabbit discuss filling a fence hole with acorns while a Bob Cat plots. The jay learns a hole cannot be filled, and Uncle Wiggily outwits the cat by encouraging a long tail prank, ending with a tease about Uncle Wigellys Christmas party.

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Celestial visitor mirrors Bethlehem star amid midwinter fears

The Star of Bethlehem concept links to Halley’s comet and Skjollerup’s new appearance announced near Christmas. Experts warn against sensationalism, noting comets are rare, fleeting events with parabolic orbits. Readers may witness a bright arc in the western sky after sunset with festivities and cautious skepticism. Charles Golding reports on local road work and farm transport amid winter travel disruptions and county road progress.

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Uncle Ray's Corner Weekender Letter From a Seven-Year-Old

A WW reader shares a child’s letter about her family pets and siblings. The note mentions a dog named Blackie, a sister Ellen, a brother Donald, a one-year-old sister Jane, and other small details. The piece reflects on readers collecting and saving Corner clippings for scrapbooks and invites more letters.

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Views of the people on Grundy Center bond issue debate

Town readers argue that a statewide bond issue may be unconstitutional and risk personal and property rights under Article Seventh. The letter cites debt limits, election publication, and repayment provisions as factors shaping the future policy and tax implications. Counties help each other after storm disrupts travel and stock losses.

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Burroughs Nature Club Notes and Reader Questions

Burroughs Nature Club invites readers to send questions on natural topics to the paper’s Nature Notes Dept. Readers receive answers tomorrow. The column then reviews prior Q&A on bird homes use of perches, prairie dogs dormancy, and wolf-dog ancestry with a mix of observations and explanations.

Nature Notes Dept Nanawers

Elephant Age Fossils Illuminate Ancient America

Boston Transcript notes fossil remains found in the west prove elephants existed in this country 10 000 years ago and hint at why they outpaced donkeys. It also flags flood control plans in the Congressional Record as a likely welcome topic.

Boston Transcript Congressional

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