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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1929
Page
3
Waterloo Evening Courier details subscription rates and mailing options. It notes advertising policies, payment terms, and rejection rules, plus the paper's Associated Press and United Press International affiliations and city office locations.
Iowa’s 3 cent gasoline levy sits near the national average while 14 states levy 3 cents and 13 levy 4 cents. A 1 cent increase would cost the average 1927 driver about 16.50 for 551 gallons used over 7,400 miles, or 0.25 to 0.20 cents per mile.
A Harper's Magazine interpretation argues that wealthier students excel in sports and social life due to ease and security. The piece notes many poor students must work to pay tuition, reducing practice and social activity, while wealthier peers benefit from funds and time. It concludes the rich should outperform more often.
A speaker recounts the ritual of receiving an invitation to address a club. He describes nerves, the crowd’s expectations, and the temptation to perform while fearing disappointment, ending with a vow to speak again despite the ordeal.
Milwaukee congressman Victor L. Berger argues that the current system suppresses minority rights. He cites in Towa that 150000 Democratic voters elected no representatives while 300000 Republicans chose 11. He notes in the South a Republican minority still won 12 of 147 seats.
The columnist argues for proportional representation as a solution to a one party system, suggesting Iowa might gain seven Republicans and four Democrats to match voter strength. Such a plan could increase turnout by making every vote count and tighten citizen-government ties.
Dr. Wm W Carter of New York proposes a self-applied method for split nails. Grow nail three-eighths inch beyond fingertip then drill three holes each side and sew edges with elastic 000 dermal suture. Repeat as nail grows, six weeks or more to complete. painless and clean with soap and water.
Readers seek guidance from Dr Brady on health topics in the home. Questions cover celery tea, tonics, flaxseeds, and angina symptoms while requests for literature and medical specifics are addressed with caution. The column reminds readers to enclose stamped self addressed envelopes for private answers.
Glenn Frank surveys prophecies by scholars at 1920s meetings. He cites pessimistic and optimistic views for 1929 and beyond, noting expected trade slump, synthetic substitutes altering resource dependence, and shifts in global power dynamics as science leads new forecasting.
Editor urges citizens to defend public schools from outside advertising and interference. He argues schools belong to all, children have four sacred rights, and only the board of public education can alter the program. A separate note questions 13 month year proposals for calendars and bills.
The author recalls Paris as intensely lively yet shadowed by memories of the past. He notes high prices for Americans, bustling cafés, curious locals, and a sense that joy sits beside melancholy in the city. The piece contrasts prewar prosperity with lingering cultural echoes and personal anecdotes about hotel life and street scenes.
The weather bureau notes 1928 was warmer than average with generally favorable crops. Across regions temperatures varied, with two to three degrees above normal in northern districts and adequate rainfall for most crops. Winter wheat faced losses in parts of the east due to freeze thaw cycles, while spring wheat and corn recovered later in the season. Cotton faced uneven rainfall yet overall near normal temperatures. drought in South Dakota and the Pacific northwest affected yields. Fruit bloom lagged modestly due to cool springs, while potatoes and minor crops benefited from cool moist conditions.
The article recalls the four annual White House receptions in Washington for the diplomatic corps, Congress, judiciary, and military leaders. It notes engraved invitations, exclusive guest lists, and anecdotes such as Taft’s food expenses and later cost charging under Harding, plus the mix of newspapermen among attendees.
Angell argues newspapers should balance praise with constructive criticism to guide city progress. A paper that harshly exposes flaws serves the public good, since honest critique helps individuals and the community improve and impress strangers.
Philadelphians study the cost and effect of city manager government in Cleveland Cincinnati Dayton and Kansas City. Reports emphasize efficiency tax stability and citizen involvement though Kansas City shows continued political strife. The overall verdict is that city managers outperformed prior systems, despite some drawbacks.
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