Odds, Leopold and Loeb cases show justice delays
The piece discusses infamous crimes including Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb, noting how investigators pursue criminals with modern methods. It reflects on the difficulty of securing timely punishment, citing past trials where defendants confessed yet faced lengthy legal battles and extended imprisonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hickman
Marion Parker
Haberdasher
Nathan Leopold
Chard Loeb
Bobby Franks
Agents of Justice
Leopold
Loeb
Maverly
Potter surveys American culture and city rankings
Rev Charles F Potter surveyed American culture using data on city book stores public schools and library equipment. He concluded Cleveland the most cultured city while New York ranked average and Pittsburgh Columbus fared poorly. The piece questions measuring culture by reading habits library spending and displayed works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F. Potter
Cleveland
New York
Pittsburgh
Columbus
Abe
Confessions
Potter
Trans Atlantic telephony faces heavy losses in Britain
In the British house of commons debate, the post office department detailed Rugby station costs of about 2.4 million dollars with 600 thousand dollars operating expenses and only 250 thousand dollars in receipts. Calls averaged over four daily at opening, then 2.99 per day later, with three minute rates of 75 dollars. experts warn losses may grow if prices drop. Wireless demonstrations show the technology’s commercial potential ahead of the process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Commons
Post Office Department
Rugby
Ih Sérma
Names and Fame and the Santa Claus Editorial
A classic piece from New York editorials revisits the famed Santa Claus letter to Virginia Ohanlon. It notes the author as Frank Church and reflects on the enduring impact of the prose and its 120 year revival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cerdinly
Tetary
Mind and energy in nervous function challenge popular notions
The piece argues against the belief in a store of nervous energy and nervous exhaustion. It asserts mental work uses minimal energy, comparable to liver or kidney function, with brain activity mainly transforming and transmitting impulses. Diversion, change of task, and balanced occupation prevent brain fatigue.
Health Q and A on drinks and humid air effects
Questions about coffee tea and cocoa effects on children. Coffee and tea contain alkaloids caffeine theine and theobromin affecting brain spinal cord heart and kidneys. Milk preferred. Also questions on humidified heated rooms note dry air worsens skin. adding moisture via humidifiers keeps comfort around 67 F.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Mca
A. O
Everyody
T. Lef
New York By By 0.9 McINTYRD Night Club Scene
A New York social column surveys night clubs and their mix of backers and patrons. It notes bootlegging money financing venues, mingling elites with criminals, and the late closing hours that blur social boundaries. The piece includes vivid portraits of varied patrons and the club culture's impact on daily life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Aebt
Brest
Raye
Harry Thaw
Duchess Soandso
Reuben's
O. m
Narrow Path of Purpose in Modern Life
Glenn Frank argues for disciplined narrowness as a virtue guiding private conduct and public policy. He contrasts Puritan focus with liberal excess, urging concentrated purpose to energize productive enterprise and national spirit. The piece cites Kansas City Times on farm finance, warning against alarmist rhetoric that undermines credit and recovery efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imam
New England
Ito
America
Uncle Wiggily and Jackie's Drum
Uncle Wiggily visits the Bow Wow family on Christmas morning. Peetie darts in while Jackie, teased by noise, is heard crying out. The rabbit narrator recalls passing along presents to children and hopes the toys bring joy to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bow Wow
Unkle Wig
Peetie
Genneman
Ancle
Mrs. Bow Wow
Jackie
Peete
Aerts
Uncle
Jackie Hateling
Uncle Wip Gilly
Peeta
Peetié
Uncle Wiggily
Une
Jackie Bow Wow
Virgily
Blue Jays
Uncle Wigsily
Mystery of the Texts and a Messy Office Basket
A chaotic note surveys old newspapers and discarded trash with humor about cigarette butts gags and a boss’s temper. The writer imagines daily office life and hints at a forthcoming harvest event and delayed plans.
Drum mishap turns into acorn flood tale
In a playful Uncle Wiggily episode Jackie Bow Wow frets over a drum that barely sounds. A Blue Jay reveals acorns stuffed inside the drum, causing a comic mystery. Uncle Wiggily empties the nut stash and the drum soon roars again, while Mrs Bow Wow keeps the peace.
Uncle Rays Corner Riddle Clues and Odd News Tidbits
A mixed clipping features a riddle about a creature leaping to catch insects, a joke about Pharaohs daughter, a sales pitch for Forty Good Riddles, brief tales about a Baltimore girl, a standing joke from Louisville Courier Journal on Penn students, and scattered quips about walking on water and a Ute grader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aida
Ramon Coffman
Uncle Ray
Baltimore
Alice
Fifty Years Ago Notes in Dec 26 1877
News items from December 26 1877 include Sol Smith Russell and company performing at the opera house on January 2, a notice that Courier carriers’ addresses will not be issued this year with New Year delivery promised, and charity receipts welcome for the boys. Grace M E church dedication by Bishop E G Andrews and pledges to clear church debt are noted, plus ministerial association formation, watch night services planned, and local infrastructure updates including a new crossing at Fourth Street and mill progress at Gilbertsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sol Smith Russail
Opera House
E. G. Andrews
Chicago
A. P. Mead
Appleton
Wis
S. W. Ingham
Grace Church
Fourth and Mulberry Streets
Waterloo Ministerial Association
Des Forest
Robert McQuestin
Grace M. BE
First Congregational Churches
Local notes and marriages near Union 1887 1907 weather storms
Fort Worth era style brief items report a snowbound train near Lincoln Central and an eastbound shift to Dubuque. Marriages include George H Barrows with Marion Stearns, Clayton Berkley and Mary Pinkerton. Also noted are holidays, illnesses in Pittsburgh, and various visits and moves across towns with names Standish Hubbard Kelly and Brush.
Miss Elsie French Home From Egypt Missionary Years
Twenty years ago Miss Elsie French returns to spend holidays with her parents in Monmouth Illinois while noted as a missionary in Egypt for the United Presbyterian church. Articles of incorporation filed for the North End buffet to sell cigars and liquors. Fritz Schroeder Rickert and Ruby Strayer and Arthur Laird named as incorporators. Ruby Strayer and Arthur Laird wed in Jesup with Rev. G L Gillin officiating. Neil Burton, day clerk of the Logan house, returns from a hunting trip in Montana and the badlands of South Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie French
Monmouth, Dl
W. J. French
Miss French
Egypt
United Presbyterian Church
E.d
North End
Fritz Schroeder
Rickert
Ruby A. Strayer
Arthur B. Laird
Jesup
City
G. L. Gillin
Neil Burton
Logan ‘House
Montane
Nouth Dakota
Pickles Spark Childs Faith in Pickle Quest
A playful fragment shows Alice staring at pickles beyond reach as a child declares God wants the pickles, then calls out Mamma and Uncle Ray in a scene of tomorrow’s fun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice
Uncle Ray
Burroughs Nature Club Notes Answers From 1927
A reader questions eye tooth relation to sight, cascaragus origin, and bird migrations. Answers discuss insect food influence, robber fly misidentified as bumble bee, and tomato plant health. Advised fresh garden patch and healthy seeds to avoid soil disease and improve yield.
Waffles and Waffle Iron Worth The Family Table
A Baltimore Sun reminiscence notes waffles delight households yet spark a humorously tough supply and demand dilemma. It observes that portions align with fours, butter costs weigh on decisions, and guests must balance generosity and restraint as each hot waffle arrives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore Sun
Sir Philip Sidney
Walues
Also Mentioned on This Page
Waterloo Evening Courier
W. HM. Martian
Jenn. “Mirthian Jackson McCoy
Waterloo
Town
Associated Dress
United Press International
Associated Press
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Vieemia
Frank Church
Personal Health Service
Questions and
Brady
William Brady
McNaught Syndicate, Inc
Ain Varnished Bank
Europe
Manny
Fifty-seventh Street
Orec
Glenn Frank
University of Wisconsin
Forme
Century Magazine
McClure
Leslie Stephen
Robert Owen
Kansas City Times
West
Howard R. Gabis
Weastis
George Cuspidor
Hulow
Abe Martin
Europea
Uncle Ray’s
Louisville
Ca-Rds
University of Peninsylvania
Omahy World-Herald
Grader
Martin Blim
Cedar River
Gilbertville
John Hanton
Bee
M. H. Moore & Co
Teee Street
Fourth Street
Union Hall
Albert Lea
Dubuque
George H. Barrows
Marion E. Stearns
Ars
George W. Hubbard
William G
Nettie Standish
Frank Bulrke
W. J. Standish
Praire
George B. Shoemaker
Standish
Hubbard
Frank McClinton
Omaha
Neb
I. C
M. H. Kelly
Shell Rock
Dr. C. N. Shane
George R. Crittenden
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Clayton M. Berkley
Mary H. Pinkerton
L. R. Peifer
Scroggy& Berkley
William Brush
Dakota Wesleyan University
Mitchell
S. D
Frank E. Brush
Grace M. E
Earl A. Roadman
J. D. Easton Jeff
San Diego
Cal
Carl C. Vinel
Sarah ¥. Downing
C. H. Punmort
Burroughs Nature Club
Houghton Mifflin Oo
Conyright
Nature Notes
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