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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1929

Page

11

Dale Plays the Game in a Desert Town Waffle Stand

Dale Evans, a faded dancer, joins Sandy the Waffle Kid’s lunch stand to survive after leaving a touring show. The outcast Brant Kendall, Colt City’s bad boy, sleeps nearby. Dale grapples with desire, class scorn, and a plan to return to the city while tending hungry travelers.

Vans Phil Clifford Gifford Bria Phil Dale Evans Sandy Dale Draywin Bob Brant Kendall Colt City Brant al’ Brant Colt

London’s Rare Book and Art Sales Grow

London records a booming season of art and book auctions with bids soaring and most prized items heading to the United States. In November and December, 3,500,000 was spent on books and art at auctions as new records were set for old masters and manuscript scraps.

London England United States

Icebergs From Greenland Keep Reach For North Atlantic

Uncle Rays Corner explains how Greenland’s valley glaciers form icebergs. Icebergs are large chunks of freshwater ice, mostly submerged underwater, with tops that resemble chalk cliffs or floating palaces. Greenland is the main source of Atlantic icebergs, though Siberian glaciers also contribute. they pose dangers to ships in northern seas.

Greenland North Atlantic Siberia Arctic Ocean Atlantic

Uncle Wiggily's Lonesome Snowball snowball tale with Bunty finds lone snowball

Baby Bunty discovers a lonely snowball left in Uncle Wiggily bed after a snowball fight. She plans to shelter it at home, then Bunny’s bedtime leads to a chilly surprise as Uncle Wiggily discovers the snowball under his covers. The playful tale centers on a childlike snowball and a gentle mischief.

Baby Bunty Uncle Wiggily Jingle Jangle Bumble Jane Uncle Wigerly Daddicums Stumble Hollow Stump Uncle Wigsily Bunty Billy Unkle Wig Mr. Longears Uncle

Abe Martin Touts Welcome for Ike Lark in Town History

Abe Martin notes Artie Small as ticker tape chair welcomes Boot legger Ike Lark, claimed to be the greatest event in town history. He jokes about public reaction and jokes about personal conduct during the flu epidemic. The digressive remarks point to social gossip and local character.

Artie Small Legger Ike Lark

Uncle Wiggily and the Shadow Fox Tale Snippet

In a playful exchange Bunty and Ankie Wig discuss publishing outside. A rabbit prepares a snowball and bunnies settle to sleep. The narrator hints at continuing the Uncle Wiggily adventures with the shadow Fox.

Bunty Uncle Wiggily the Shadow Fox

Japan Bares Troops Attend Army Schools

Mexico City reports the government has set up schools and sharp posts across the country, aiming to lift troop literacy from 30 percent. The army consists mainly of noncommissioned personnel from humble classes, many without prior schooling.

Japan Mexico City vThru

Father and Son Partnership Held Big Thing in Life

In Westminster Presbyterian church service pastor Dr. W. P. Mc Cormick praised father and son bonds and cited historic and biblical examples as preparatory to tomorrow’s father and son banquet. He contrasted explorers who seek return with families who stay, stressing God as the purpose behind life. The church abandoned plans for a new, enlarged Westminster worship space after the building committee could not secure overwhelming member demand.

W. P. McCormick Westminster Presbyterian Church Canaan Ferah Abram Haran Hfe Westminster Congregation H. H. Caughlen

Visitors at Shaw's Old House Inspire, Yet Burden

In London at Bernard Shaw's Adelphi flat a terrace draws many visitors including Michele Martinez an Italian chemist who believes Shaw's spirit remains. People constantly call hoping Martinez will read plays hear their life stories and seek inspiration from the famous writer's former residence.

London Bernard Shaw Adelphia Terrace Michele Martinez Shaw Martinez

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