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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1926
Page
3
A Columbus newspaper column discusses majority rule, the logic of electing the greater number, and how expediency often guides democracy. It contrasts preferences of Miss Young for Arizona’s quiet climate with New York’s hustle, noting adaptation to new environments after childhood.
Miss Ethel Youns of Tucson Arizona visits New York City and the Astor Hotel. She complains New York is dark and dirty and that residents seem to creep around. She contrasts life in Arizona with the hustle of the big city and comments on climate and living conditions.
On Washingtons birthday in Washington city opponents of prohibition gathered for a luncheon to discuss facing the eighteenth amendment and the Volstead act. They claim the nation must confront the facts and admit the prohibition failure as they shift from defense to offense. Political observers predict a continuing dry majority in Congress.
A compilation of excerpts from Iowa editorials and commentary. Topics include R C Eg gert of Waterloo defending newspaper advertising, Chicago gangsters and deportation, Ellis Island and nobility, Washington’s defenders, and Marion Som’s early success in performing arts. The items reflect early 20th century concerns on media, immigration, virtue, and social mobility.
Dr Brady critiques the emaciated fashion ideal and argues bare knees in winter can boost metabolism. He notes readers questions on hypertension, tuberculosis care, overheating blood, and buttermilk, offering cautious, nontechnical guidance while evaluating pasteurized milk and lactic bacteria roles.
Ann Barr works to maintain a costly facade after marrying Stephen as she earns more and spends it to fit neighbors’ expectations. Stephen grows closer to Julia Mason, a stenographer, and their movie night deepens his conflict between duty to Ann and desire for companionship with Julia. He grapples with remorseful thoughts as he drifts toward Julia while loving Ann.
In a lean humorous note the column satirizes Abe Martin as hard to pin down and prone to wild travel and party behavior, a caricature of a public figure. The piece jokes about his antics with applesauce in a coupe or park as a broad traveler who may party on the street in a year or two.
A fragment from a theater or music column notes a jazz player who believes his charm and playing style impresses audiences. The witty line suggests the piano and music critics react with irony to his constant improvisation and flamboyant performance.
Uncle Wiggily discovers a flat tire on his car and, lacking a spare, asks the puffing Wolf to blow air into it. The Wolf agrees to help in exchange for a ride, promising to accompany Uncle Wiggily to his den as they set off together. The tale unfolds with the rabbit using a crafty ploy to outwit the wolf during this tire crisis.
A fragmentary travel and culture section discusses Buddha’s life and legend, noting his teachings on compassion, stories of miracles, and the spread of Buddhism in China and Japan. It shifts to Italy’s ancient history, Rome’s age, and descriptions of cities like Genoa, Naples, and Venice, with remarks on Des Moines County road funding and a Minneapolis Journal item on gun safety and a train ticket incident.
A rabbit tricks Wolf and Wille by stealing an auto air pump. Uncle Butter the goat arrives with a pump and restores the tire. The bad chaps glare at each other in anger as the scene shifts to Uncle Wigsily’s pancakes and a rambling porchside tale.
Questions to the Nature Notes Dept asking about Rauune subjects and readers queries. The column invites general interest in wildlife topics and offers answers to inquiries on birds and their characteristics.
The article discusses the economic value of birds to industries including agriculture and tourism. It notes bird study boosts trades such as bird houses and nature education, with resorts advertising bird studies and travel related to bird hikes. It also touches on walrus byproducts and fish fin anatomy as examples of natural-history topics.
Opinion notes surprise at rapid vilations suggesting Des Moines county board plans a special election to vote bonds for paved reads. It argues Iowa is progressive and Des Moines county seeks broader contact beyond farms, highlighting momentum for public works.
An advertisement touts Rheuma as fast relief for rheumatic pains and swollen joints. It claims the remedy acts on kidneys liver stomach and blood, guarantees satisfaction, and is offered by Wangler Bros Robert Drug Co and others at a small price. Patients are urged to start taking Rheuma immediately.
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