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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1927
Page
3
The story notes a bright comet named Skjellerup visible after sunset in the western sky during December. It explains its position near the sun, its northward movement, and that no hazard or alarm is expected, with scientists tracking its velocity and path.
A reflective piece compares historic turning points with personal judgment. It cites Brutus and Cassius debating strategy, notes their eventual failure, and urges readers to recognize decisive moments. It warns against relying on vague intuition and urges careful weighing of facts.
A New York World letter-writer complains about the word sideburns and traces its origin to Ambrose Burnside. The piece notes changing fashions in facial hair and parries into a tale about a Kansas kindergarten agent manipulating legislators with feminine wit to win a sedan measure. The anecdote suggests clever influence may outpace brute masculine argument.
William Brady argues that human physiology is essential education yet largely neglected in schools. He cites failing to provide suitable texts and trained teachers, noting colleges use solid physiology texts while K-12 materials are weak or misleading. He calls for a condensed Howell textbook suitable for common schools.
New Yorkers struggle to navigate Manhattan's scale with anecdotes from a visitor. The piece notes taxis, hotels, and famous spots, highlighting how the city’s vastness clouds memory of addresses and the difficulty of finding locations. It includes reader questions on personal health and neighborhood navigation, answered by Dr. Brady.
A columnist notes vast business meals shaping deals in New York while detailing a missing Broadway bootlegger who vanished after venturing toward Chicago. The piece cites underworld rumors of a killing and warns about payback for speaking out, highlighting annual disappearances by hired thugs in the city.
This 1927 essay argues the search for truth tests comfort and repose. It cites Emerson and Bertrand Russell to urge courage in inquiry, noting truth may overturn inherited beliefs and that knowledge can challenge even strong social mores.
In New York, The Times notes the National Federation of Munle Clits has not moved to suppress jazz and shows sympathy for new expression. Gershwin and Rodgers may proceed with syncopation, while some older musicians urge balance and credit for Jazz when shaping classics.
Uncle Wiggily questions a mysterious voice after stealing a stocking from Mrs Blue Heron in a yard. A harsh voice named Taml interrupts as the chapter opens, hinting at trouble over the missing stocking and planned gifts for children.
A hungry weasel emerges from snow and confronts wildlife at Mrs Heron’s stocking. Annie Wiggily and Mr Longears dispute the match as the four legged creature asserts his wife is Mrs Heron despite legs. The exchange escalates with the weasel threatening bite.
Bobby overhears a landlord threating eviction for a family on the east side. He asks his father for forty dollars but is refused, then resolves to sell his pony Patsy to raise the money for the rent. He travels to the summer home and plans the sale as a solution to help Miss Barnes. Tomorrow Disappointment.
In a raucous tale Uncle Wiggily thwarts the Sly Weasel by using Mrs Heron’s stocking filled with ice. The Weasel reels from a hard knock as the bunny hero twirls the stocking and escapes. A Christmas Doll appears from a snow bank urging the rabbit to place it in the stocking, hinting at a future tale. DE-DONKING DEMOCRACY notes Philadelphia Woman’s Democratic club proposes replacing the Missouri canary with an eagle, challenging party symbols.
Abe Martin quips on a juror question about a prospective woman judge and notes the surprise that automobile salesmen never knock each other’s cars. The column blends humor with observations on early 20th century society and the auto industry.
A reader question column cites green lizard with movable throat colors and venom questions, followed by answers about mongoose and secretary bird snake predation. Also notes Capablanca loses title to Alekhine in Buenos Aires after 34 games, with commentary on Capablanca’s genius and style.
Listings describe L S Freeman moving to St Paul to head a harness shop, R Russell family planning to move to New York state, Fred Ballou joining Pressey and Frank in La Porte City, and a county schools report showing 136 ungraded and five graded schools, 261 teachers, 6172 pupils, costing $40,559. Ada Raymond wed I W Lansing. an eye specialist ad appears. wolves rumored on the river west bank. potato yield of 150 bushels per acre. two ears of corn with 1182 and 1200 kernels. Major Haddock cowhides E B Chapin after a clash over private conduct. Chapin fled then returned. chaotic editorial sparring fuels the buzz.
Fort Dodge era news notes record visiting Dr and Mrs Carson of Mt Vernon Indiana at Mrs Carson’s father Horace Boies home Mrs George Ordway Oakland California says Mr Ordway ill with pneumonia but improving Lewis W Goen editor of Independence Conservative appointed postmaster by President Grover Cleveland Several uncles plan New Year calls Women urged to open houses for visitors Col. Nathaniel Alford father of Lore Alford dies in Rockland Maine aged 81 Charles Bellows 27 hanged at Charles City for murder of his niece Alice Waterman described as cruel in youth Miss Jessie Boles and cousin May S. Snarber go to Huntsville Alabama Conductor Quinlan appointed Fort Dodge train dispatcher East River oysters donated by S H Pinkerton Captain Miller welcomes newborn daughter.
Twenty years ago Mrs W P Penne and two children on First Street West suffer scarlet fever. F P McIlhinney ill with cold and stomach trouble. Miss Edith Burk and Albert Burk wed by Rev D F Cheney. William Jennings Bryan and son leave Lincoln for gulf coast hunting. John Bird dies of apoplexy. born in England later Parkersburg postmaster. Ringling circus head Gus Ringling dies in sanitarium. Paul W Van Metre visits from Town City State University to relatives. Will Griffin medical student at Town State University returns home for holidays.
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