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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1927
Page
3
The article reflects on Christmas having ended and the holiday season winding down. It ponders whether people can sustain the kindness and consideration shown during the holidays, noting human frailties and the challenge of maintaining a constant spirit of brotherhood and good will.
The White Star Majestic carried 17 14 sacks of mail on a westward crossing, the largest for any ship, with Leviathan close behind at about 6 000 sacks. The piece argues foreign subsidies and favorable contracts give rivals an edge and questions government aid to American shipping as essential to prevent heavy losses.
President C. G. C. Little of the University of Michigan discusses federal aid to states and state colleges, noting Congress funds mostly agricultural colleges. He argues universities should rely on state appropriations, while acknowledging calls for greater independence and the need for state control over funds and administration.
A late historical discussion outlines rising immigration pressure, noting Canada receives settlers from Britain and Europe while some regions grow less crowded. It cites government figures on newcomers, regional distribution, and challenges in maintaining population balance amid policy shifts and economic factors.
A reader describes anxiety about going out and being alone, fearing insanity or death. The columnist argues phobias stem from ignorance, urges detached study rather than fear, and notes many brave people harbor fears. Do not dwell on them, and live to face what may come.
An essay arguing the biographer should neither idolize nor dismiss great figures. It notes Columbus Newton Wesley Luther and others as original spirits who shaped eras, cautioning against judging ancestors by present prejudices and urging reverent, discerning analysis of greatness.
The 609-30 Marriage Idea persists among creative artists like Hendrik Van Loon and Frances Goodrich. Fannie Hurst and husband report success, dining together weekly, while others split homes or blend social lives. Wives keeping maiden names appear among writers and artists, and many experimental marriages fail after testing periods.
Christmas gifts bring roller skates to Billie Wagtail and Nan in Wood Land. After snow melts, Billie and Bullie hurry to test skates on the sunny sidewalks near Uncle Wiggily’s hollow stump bungalow as the neighborhood kids cheer the start of outdoor riding season.
Billie loses his skate key while skating with Christmas wheels. Snow falls and the key is buried in white drifts. Sister Nannie tries to help and Uncle Wiggily provides a new key solution as Billie learns to manage his skates, ending with a lesson and a plan to avoid future losses.
A local quip notes women entering men's spheres, reflecting social attitudes of the era. The anecdote underscores fashion and grooming discourse and the odd claim that a blue serge coat may banish dandruff.
At a Harlem style party Jerry Haines drinks and rebels against boredom. She dances on a table with a rapt crowd, ignores Todd Hickman and Jack Tiffany, and leaves with Tiffany offering a ride while she heads home with the chauffeur named Frank.
Local nature Q and A column invites questions on birds insect behavior and plant care. Readers seek explanations about bird migration patterns insect feeding habits and fruiting differences in garden varieties with answers teased for the next issue.
The piece highlights cigarette taxes as a major revenue source for the government and frames emancipation and women’s progress as boosting national prosperity through increased taxation and economic activity.
The Rushville Republican comments on widespread falsehoods around fuel efficiency. It contrasts the 25 miles per gallon target with a 10 miles per gallon reality, describing a troubling trend in consumer claims and public discourse.
Uncle Rays Corner presents a light week of puzzles and jokes. A riddle features an armadillo while a Greek orange stand tale ends with a humorous misunderstanding about time and sayings, continuing tomorrow with more puzzles and fun.
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