Iowa bank reform debate entices Iowa City readers
A Waterloo Daily paper reprints a Des Moines article by R. H. H. Jackson debating bank failures and the role of state regulation. It outlines proposed Iowa measures including removing politics from the state banking department, stronger exams, clearer loan disclosures, and a deposit guaranty plan with Nebraskan precedent, warning of tightened lending and collateral demands if adopted.
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State Banking Department
Nebraska
The Eri term and respiratory infection debate
A queried defense of the coined term eri for common respiratory infections traces the definition to germs in mouth spray and lists diseases like Coryza tonsillitis and bronchitis. The article argues eri carries broader meaning than cold and urges responsible behavior to avoid spreading illness.
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Knopf
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Changing Ideas on Advertising and Public Awareness
The piece discusses Emersons ideas on influence and notes that advertising now guides buyers. It lists EB St Hlmo Lewis claims the public seeks convenience, mistakes price for value, rewards enterprise, and knows desires only when reminded. It argues modern commerce requires education and persuasion as self reliance fades.
Romance and Reality by Glenn Prank in old newspaper column
A reader concern prompts discussion on balancing romance with reality in children’s reading. The piece argues for letting youths explore imaginative works like Irish myths to enrich understanding before facing drab realities, while warning against tales that mislead about life.
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Glenn Prank
University of Wisconsin
Century Magazine
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Colun
Firm
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Giem
Hollywood Salary News and Star Life Reflections
A traveler recalls Hollywood’s booming salaries and glamor, touching on movie industry growth, the luxury of new wealth, and the social scenes around stars. He recounts encounters with notable figures, a New York origin story, and varied attitudes toward Broadway dreams and city life.
Uncle Wiggily and Dumple's Legs
Uncle Wiggily stands before his hollow stump bungalow as a green wooden boy named Humble Woxglesig nears along a snowy path. The scene hints at adventure with the Wogelejigs and the playful creatures living nearby in Bonpy and Gin’s longlump across the Barden.
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Stop Dentistry Warning and Bumple’s Four Leg Loss
In a whimsical scene, Uncle Wiggily and Bumple engage in a pretend dental warning game. A rabbit character accelerates to barber shop play while Bumple discovers he now has three green legs instead of four. The green Isha Inklead and xeram ble game are referenced as the cause of the missing limb.
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Bumple and Uncle Wiggily Seek a School Leg
Bumple tries to speed on three legs with help from Uncle Wiggily. They misremember school day and consider making a leg from a lollipop stick. Uncle Wiggily buys a lollypop to craft a replacement leg, then discovers it is Saturday and there is no school.
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Burroughs Nature Club Notes In Northwest Questions Answered
Nature Notes department invites questions on wildlife and plants. Readers ask if elk and wapiti are the same, why owl facial feathers are fixed oddly, and why sky black snow fleas appear around sugar camps. answers tease out anatomy, birdhouses, and insect behavior with expert explanations.
Winter Sunlight Inspires Art and Nature’s Peace
A essay notes how winter sun warms the heart of artists and walkers, softening landscapes and guiding painting with muted tones. It cites Monet and Burroughs, praising the sun’s healing and rejuvenating power against midsummer glare.
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Tropics
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France
Age clues in birds and nesting habits discussed
The passage debates how to estimate ages in birds without banding, noting life span depends on avoiding foes, accidents, or starvation. It suggests young birds may return to the same area, use old nesting sites if available, and questions parental recognition after dispersal and potential neighborly resentment toward kin.
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New York Zoological Park
Prohibition a Failure and Public Backlash Cited
A reader ridicules Volstead era policy claiming prohibition breeds crime bribery and misery. The letter argues bans on beer and spirits hurt farmers distillers and the economy, urging repeal and arguing for personal liberty despite ongoing saloon issues.
Public call for reform in campaign spending
Letter from George Schilling in the Scandals section of the Kansas City Star argues that lavish campaign expenditures in the Smith case illustrate a broader problem in primaries. He says such spending is unnecessary and discredits the system, but the forthcoming senate actions may still address the issue. The public exposure and protests are praised as wholesome, likely deterring repeat scandals.
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Kansas City Star
Smith
Senate
Central American unity eyed by diplomats in Washington
The Cedar Rapids Republican notes diplomats’ view that Central American republics may rent smaller legations in Washington as a step toward eventual union. Some favor an embassy with a single ambassador for Nicaragua, Guatemala, Honduras, Costa Rica, El Salvador, and others, while others stress peace and prosperity as the goal. Sentiment is strongest in Honduras and El Salvador, with Nicaragua and Guatemala also open to the idea, Costa Rica remaining cautious and peaceful.
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Tonduras
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Salvedor
Abe Martin era of mischief in a quirky town scene
Mrs Tipton Bari sneaks into a house and collapses on a couch while recounting how clerks bothered her. Tafe Rud notes that he had a bottle of spavin cure analyzed as part of a local banter.
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California Notes From Uncle Rays Saturday Corner
A reader asks for California content and Uncle Ray sketches a quick portrait. He covers climate diversity from desert to coast, Los Angeles growth, Sacramento’s beauty, Sutter's Fort landmark, the gold rush era, and Yosemite and redwood scenery as California’s natural wonders.
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