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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1928

Page

2

Waipio Daily News pricing notes and policy listing

The sheet lists subscription rates for carriers by week and mail within 50 miles, 60 miles, and beyond 450 miles, with annual and six month terms. It notes publication under W H Hartman Co at Courier Corner and details advertising policy and rate inquiry contacts, plus press associations and representation.

W. H. Hartman Co Courier Waipiioo Towa United Press International News Associated Press

Pittsburgh Fades From Dirt Worst List Says Murphy Study

The American Society of Heating and Ventilating Engineers reports Pittsburgh has improved its rank as a dirty city. Louisville’s Howard C. Murphy cites dirt count methods showing Boston cleaner than St Louis and Pittsburgh rising due to stricter smoke prevention ordinances and enforcement.

Pittsburgh St. Louis Howard C. Murphy Louisville American Society of Heating and Ventilating Engineers Detroit Chicago Indianapolis Cleveland Louisvie Buffalo Baltimore Milwaukee Toledo Columbus Philadelphia New York Kansas City Alanta Minneapolis Des Moines Washington Denver New Orleans San Francisco Boston Watch and Ward Society Waterloo Murphy

Geneva naval talks reveal limits of cruiser tonnage

Hearing before the House Naval Affairs Committee uncovers that Britain and the United States could agree on destroyers submarines and aircraft carriers but disagreed on total cruiser tonnage. The British merchant fleet with six inch guns and scarce eight inch guns influenced the U S push to build a navy at least equal to England's to counter merchant vessel power. The testimony by Admiral Hilary P Jones shows the need for a stronger navy than Britain's, driven by merchant ship armament concerns.

Geneva House Committee On Naval Affairs Wat Hilary P. Jones United States Geneva Navy General Board Wolverton New Jersey United States England

Nogales Advertising Promotes Open Border and Tourism

An improvised ad style piece extols Nogales Arizona and Nogales Mexico as an open border destination with a dry climate, urging visitors to enjoy the Wonderland club and cross border travel. It frames Windsor across the river and Detroit booster sentiment as part of a broader push to attract tourists and trade. The language mocks formalities and promotes easy access for travelers.

Nogales Arizona Old Mexico Arizona-Mexico Detroit Windsor Canara Wonderland Club Drospr Reas

Fragmented Local Rumors Spread Across Town

A jumble of unreadable notes discusses a wife named KyLce, a family dead in a house fire, a man in trouble, a city fire destroying business blocks, and various passerby reactions. The forecast signals a nice Sunday, while collective indifference toward a murder grows as speculation remains unchecked.

Kylce Arathien Perel Pate

Remedial Advice on Trophic Arthritis by Dr William Brady

Personal Health Service outlines arthritis remedies focusing on metabolism and noninfectious forms. It warns against overreliance on machine based diagnosis and promotes diet limits, diathermy, proper hormone therapy under physician guidance, and balanced baths as helpful options.

William Brady, M. D Magntebank Visable Brady William Brady

Maxims of Marmaduke and Jerningham Reflections

A fragmentary notice discusses Charles Edward Jerningham known as Maulke and his book The Maxims of Marmaduke. It reviews aphorisms, noting their elegance yet artificiality, and lists related works such as The Art of Worldly Wisdom and Joubert’s Perfections, with an aside on wartime farming policy and a Hoover era note.

Charles Edward Jerningham Truth M Aauke Masons of Marmaduke Towa Jerany Marmuaake Joubert Maren Aurelius Gracan

DANGERS OF TOME LIFE Milicithen duarnal

Public notices from Davenport Times and Muscatine Journal reflect a harsh critique of Democratic party prospects. The Davenport piece warns against using trusted figures to secure slush funds for political advancement. The Muscatine excerpt condemns Heflin and praises brighter leadership within the party.

Davenport Senate

Newspaper Men a Track for Talent Across Professions

A New York snapshot reflecting on newspaper culture and career paths shows reporters become movers in varied fields. It notes salaries, the shift from morgue work to executive roles, and how journalism births stars in film, magazines, and business. It also critiques cinema crowding and usher conduct amid growing patron dissatisfaction.

Uncle Wiggily and the Sled

Uncle Wiggily takes Baby Bunty for a snowy sled ride after Bunty persuades him to pull her to the hilltop. They laugh and ride together along the cold, snow covered roads before spotting a distant figure by the road.

Baby Bunty Uncle Wiggily Bunty Uncle Wiggity Urested Uncle Wiggly

Uncle Wiggily and Bunty Escape the Bob Cat Sled Chase

In this children's tale, Bunty and Uncle Wigglely ride an ice sled crafted by Eski the North Pole boy to elude the Bob Cat. The sled slides down the hill as the duo, with Eski, reach the bottom safely while the Bob Cat lingers nearby.

Ankie Wigl Monsense Mgr Bob Uncle Wigelly Bunty Uncle Wig- Billy Little Orphan Rabbit Uncle Wig Eski North Pole Burty Rob Nanny Uncle Wiggly Ot Fee Uncle Wigslly Baby Bunty Uncle Wiggily

Fifty Years Ago In The Courier February 6 1878

Local items note W P Thompson of Lincoln visits Macomb for weeks while Cy Carson and Caffall plan a mill for corn grinding near the Illinois Central depot. M J Reed ships 485 hogs in Waterloo for T M Sinclair Cedar Rapids, with 244 from local pens in three days. Weather is unusually mild for February. George Payne 94 dies after 16 years in the poorhouse. Grundy county buys handcuffs and leg irons for prisoners. A Crane Creek school debate on women suffrage shows overwhelming support for equal suffrage among the audience.

Cy. Carson Caffall Dubuque Illinois Central Depot M. J. Reed Waterloo T. M. Sinclair Cedar Rapids

Revival and local notes from La Porte City 1888

Forty years ago in La Porte City revival services with Rev C H Purmort succeed. Student Shennan W Mears chosen to represent Corell college at state oratorical contest Feb 22 in Town City. Contributions aid Miss Shattuck injured in January blizzard while caring for schoolchildren. Fifth street bridge piers completed with derricks in use. Three year old daughter of Mr and Mrs W Q Fairbairn dies south of town. Engineer T F Shannon travels to Des Moines with railway workers to oppose two cent fare bill. J K Joder and M J Loomer issue weather bureau signal cards to patrons. Waterloo Courier editor J O Richeards leaves for Des Moines. J C Hartman handles local news. Winter crop harvest reported 8,008 tons. ice 20 to 24 inches thick. Leap year sociable held. Uncle Tom’s Cabin adaptation at opera house praised for overall performance and singing.

Shennan W. Mears la Porte City Corell College Town City

Cummins Delivers College Graduation Address in 1908

In 1908 Gov Albert B Cummins gave the graduating address at Gris Business College in Y M C A auditorium. The issue reports local tidbits including health trips to England and a memorial close of grocery stores for John H Mason, plus weather notes and a discussion on telephone use and thrift.

Albert B. Cummins Gris Business College John H. Syason Mr. Mason Sn Lng

Donati's Comet and Halley's Sky Wonders

Uncle Ray's Corner recounts the history of comets including Donati's 1848 appearance. It notes Halley's comet, travel times, and Donati's observations with a telescope revealing a bright solar encounter and a long tail as it passed near Earth and the Sun.

Donati

Burroughs Nature Club Notes Recap Questions Answers

Nature column invites reader questions on general interest topics. It lists bird molt terminology and crab behavior, noting edible crabs retreat to shallow waters in winter and bumblebees create underground homes. A New York bridge and subway spending figure is mentioned as context.

Nature Notes Mexico Feome

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