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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1927
Page
3
The article recounts the discovery and auction of the Golden Dawn diamond, once valued up to five hundred thousand dollars, later sold for 24,760 to an Indian potentate. It uses the episode to discuss market dynamics, size versus value, and American worship of bigness, contrasting metropolitan wealth with personal enjoyment.
The article argues both sides of speculation, contrasting it with gambling and asserting that speculation funds major ventures. It cites EB Nash and Simmons of the New York Stock Exchange to claim ownership and risk differ from gambling, and notes speculation fuels capital for railroads mines manufacturing and science.
A German scientist proposes using solar heat to extract hydrogen from Nile water, burn it as gas in cold climates, and power civilization as coal and oil run dry. He foresees solar energy becoming essential for future electricity transmission and global vitality, while pondering human good and scientific progress.
Dr William Brady reviews government and Johns Hopkins work on fish vitamins A and D, noting iodine in sea fish and the benefits for bone development and preventing goiter. He cites McCollum, eel fat in Japan, and feeding fish to animals. Question and answer section offers light cosmetic and diet advice about goiter prevention with seafood.
Glenn Frank argues that sound criticism and sincere loyalty must coexist within individuals and institutions. He warns against blind loyalty or harsh criticism and emphasizes the need for balanced perspective to strengthen civilization. He cites Theodor Niebahr on institutional corruption from inner conspiracies. The piece urges writers who love America to critique with loyalty, and notes the Cedar Rapids Gazette on agriculture as integral to civilization and policy.
Philadelphian Pubes Ledsger and Joannie Young of the University of Pennsylvania discuss immigration pressures in the United States. They warn that expanding numbers will challenge deportation, suggesting widespread resistance to sending people home and the risk of a drifting, unmanaged population. The piece calls for scientific regulation of immigration to address the looming problem.
Los Angeles aims to outpace London with room to grow, restricting buildings to 150 feet and counting California at 163,000 square miles and 5,000,000 residents. The piece contrasts San Francisco's dignity with LA's rapid expansion and notes lively social scenes, cars, and glimpses of culture, including mentions of cinema figures and leisure pursuits.
Uncle Wiggily discovers Wumple missing his head under a plum tree in the Bungleunip garden. The tale follows the puzzled toy creatures as Uncle Wipefly and Wumple search, debating colors and identities while trying to piece together how Wumple lost his head and why.
Uncle Wiggily helps Wumple search for his missing head after it drops off on the way to school. An acorn head is crafted to speak and guide the search, revealing the head was left under a pine tree and later found, teaching caution for future adventures.
A 1926 Burroughs Nature Club feature presents reader questions on human anatomy spots and bird ages, along with answers on Audubon Society origins, baboon behavior, and jaw structure. It notes the Society’s growth to 16,000 members and outlines evolving wildlife education.
Helen Hardwick, alibi uncertain, confronts burglar Sted Magee in a New York City townhouse. Lieutenant Culligore outlines a theory that Ward’s murder was arranged by a woman seeking a set of love letters, with Hardwick as a potential foil. The tale ends with Hardwick unsettled and the case unresolved awaiting continuation.
Abe Martin jokes that laws slow progress and merely deter, while memories recall a time when only woodpeckers bothered telephone poles. He notes the ironic ease of bypassing restrictions and questions when real progress will arrive.
UNCLE RAYs Corner Reflects on how unchecked hunting shaped Yellowstone wildlife and how bears near Yellowstown Park tolerate people. A bear bends to take lemon drops, a Harvard student photographs a bear eating marshmallow, cautioning that feeding bears leads to bites. Tomorrow A Lilie Saturday The.
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