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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1927
Page
4
The Waterloo Evening Courier presents its daily issue with notices of pricing, subscriptions, and advertising policy. The paper lists carrier and mail rates, publication details, and the policy against fraudulent or misleading ads, plus agency representation in major cities.
Waterloo, though thriving in business, has no air field yet. Citizens back a plan to build a $20,000 air field with two hangars and lighting for landing, arguing the city is well placed to serve as an air mail port and that such civic effort boosts continued industrial prosperity. Local merchants praise the push as a spark toward aviation prominence.
The piece argues man’s value is tied to brain power rather than chemical content, noting 1925 income tax data shows 207 Americans earning over a million dollars. It muses on rising incomes, preparation, and future scientific advances that could alter wealth and material valuation.
The piece condemns hazing of three Jewish internes in New York’s King’s County Hospital and praises Mayor Walker for vowing to investigate and punish the offenders. It argues race prejudice has no place in medicine, where professionals dedicate years to relieve suffering and should unite on shared interests.
A five year study by Dr. John B. Deaver and Dr. Edward L. Bortz reviews 903 patients with gallbladder disease, including 452 gallstones and 438 inflammation without stones, detailing operations, outcomes, and post operative shock deaths. It concludes surgery as the preferred course for most cases.
A reader asks if swimming hurts paralyzed limbs. the response says swimming aids re education of weakened muscles. Questions about skin blotches and fruit acids: fruit acids raise alkalinity and do not cause the described condition. Bedtime eating after night work: sleep after a hearty meal is natural. otherwise a walk after meals may help if prone to overweight.
Wisconsin president Glenn Frank argues Lindbergh’s hero worship fosters informal by product diplomacy between America and Europe. He cites Edwin L James noting a political factor in Lindbergh’s voyage and asserts unofficial ambassadors, born from admiration, matter more than deliberate conferences or organized diplomacy.
Sedar Rapids Gazette reflects on illusions from prohibition and war as misleading prometeans. It argues that believing a universal panacea fails, that political platforms fade, and that disillusionment spurs renewed ideas and ambitions rather than cynicism. Webster City Freeman-Journals notes a corn special from Iowa regarding attention for a rural race.
A stroll through New York reveals Broadway idlers chasing “breaks” and aspiring careers, ornate shoppers, taxi drivers, theater folks, and vivid portraits of era life. Vignettes include Lee Orwell rising to bank president, Lily Long Island socialites, and a Paris street named for Louis Sherry, all capturing urban curiosities and social ironies.
In Woodland, Uncle Wiggily and animal pupils celebrate the final day of school with stories and recitations. Jackie Bow Wow sneaks up to the cupola to muffled the bell to prolong vacation, is discovered safe, and the class heads home for break with cheers and laughter.
Elsie Pullen is swept into a cascade of gifts from unknown donors who deliver a grand piano, dining suite, bedroom sets, and more to the Pullen house. Fred and Elsie marvel at the mystery benefactors as joyful chaos fills their cramped living room and threatens to overwhelm Julia's planned wedding.
The Washington celebration of Lindbergh’s return highlighted rapid advances in science and technology. Aviation, radio, motion pictures, and automobiles transformed public life as crowds gathered, witnesses spoke, and prints and screens preserved the events. The piece notes Lindbergh’s youth and his ongoing future work amid a marvels-filled era.
A 1927 nature notes column from the Burroughs Nature Club by Houghton Mifflin Co invites readers to send questions on nature subjects. The newspaper promises answers in this column and directs readers to the Nature Notes Department for inquiries of general interest.
Carrier pigeons have served humans for centuries, with evidence of use dating back to ancient civilizations. The catamount has few natural foes beyond humans and large predators that share its habitat. A basking shark is a gentle giant filter feeder whose name comes from its habit of basking near the surface to feed and warm itself.
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