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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1928
Page
3
The Waterloo Evening Courier reports Mark G Sullivan summarizing President Coolidge's objections to a federal flood control program. He cites cost concerns around 1.5 billion and notes criticism of full federal funding without local financial stake to ensure prudent spending and ownership by benefiting landowners.
Congressman Gilbert N. Haugen of Iowa argues that federal aid to agriculture is essential as farm failures rise while commercial failures stay flat. He warns against oversized naval budgets until farming Foundations are repaired, urging a workable plan and government help where needed.
Abraham F. Myers of Iowa now with the federal trade commission accused Senator Walsh of suppressing evidence in investigations of a bread trust and an aluminum monopoly. He charged Walsh with bad faith and political motives, prompting Walsh to redden before reporters. Myers later said his harsh remarks stood after cooling down.
A Farm and Fireside writer envisions a future where corporations own and operate vast, industrialized farms. The young agriculturist becomes a salaried department manager on enormous estates, sharing profits and transforming farming into a corporate enterprise. The piece notes editorial pushback and doubt from other editors and farmers nationwide.
Letters to Dr Brady criticize sensationalism in the treatment of mental illness and executions, discuss the ethics of prison care, and debate medical remedies for piles constipation and snow therapy. The columnist warns readers to send brief, inked inquiries with stamped self addressed envelopes to the newspaper.
New York story describes The Row on One Hundred Thirty Ninth Street near Lenox Avenue as a quiet aristocratic Harlem enclave with immaculate homes designed by Stanford White. It portrays elite Black residents including physicians, authors, teachers, and performers, with dress, maids, carriages, and social scenes contrasting with surrounding city life.
Glenn Frank argues big business historically drives war risks and urges a shift toward cooperative foreign trade. He cites Rear Admiral Plunkett on war danger from competitive policy and notes a 1928 Atlantic Monthly piece praising business as a civilized, evolving system.
The Sioux City Journal notes public blame for sensationalism after a NY News photographer smuggled a Ruth Snyder electric chair image. Editors debated running it. Courier Journal refused but offered view rights at its office. About twelve thousand sought the image over three nights, many sailors among them. Also mentions a Synthetic Night Club piece from Buffalo News.
Vallie the little rabbit girl makes snowballs outside Uncle Wiggily's bungalow on a snowy day. Nurse Jane Fuzzytoes warns Vallie to stay warm and be polite as Vallie heads out to play. The tale continues with Vallie’s playful mischief and gentle lessons from the other animal residents.
George Schilling sends a four dollar renewal for the journal titled Views of the Temple or Short Interviews With Honey Marks. He praises the editor, wishes a prosperous 1026, notes support for the forthcoming presidential election, and hopes Iowa remains fertile and prosperous as corn remains king.
A Texas tale follows a shy horned toad stored in Eastland county courthouse cornerstone. The live relic survived 31 years, baffling eminent zoologists who doubt such endurance. The story parallels urban humor and scientific doubt, with Dr. William T. Hornaday cited as a contrary voice.
Uncle Rays explains why February has 28 or 29 days, the Earth’s orbit, and the leap year rule. He notes the extra day occurs every four years with century exceptions and cites historical dates and figures.
A reader Q and A column from Burroughs Nature Club Notes invites questions on birds and pests. Answers discuss albatross habits stock pyramids of pigeons eggs timing, cabbage pests, and dogwood uses in hydrophobia history.
A wry Abe Martin line notes that no woman is beyond saving if she’s worse than her painted portrait and mulls over the idea that even a third marriage cannot match the tame sound of a chess king’s crowing.
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