The Louvain Incident and Its Inscription Debate
Secretary Hoover settled the dispute over the inscribed wording for the Louvain library restoration. Rector Ladeuze opposed a phrase noting destruction by Teutonic fury, while Whitn ey Warren and local supporters pressed for it. Hoover’s decision avoids inflaming German hostility and tones down American generosity wording.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louvain
Belgium
Hoover
Ladeuze
Whitney Warren
Warren
Shand
Altho
Airports Shape Airmail Routes as Towns Compete
State view on airmail shows cities like Pontiac Bay City and Flint seeking stops. Policy says communities must provide landing fields. whether Waterloo gains depends on local initiative and field readiness for expansion of air traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay
Michigan
Pontiac
Bay City
Flint
Gilles
United States
Ofice
Waterloo
The Meanest Man in Wartime Letters and Scorn
An editor Frank Miles of the Inwa Legionnaire endures pneumonia while receiving sympathy and a vicious message from an enemy. The piece laments cruel taunts and the desire for his death, and proposes a contest to name the meanest man for cruel folly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Miles
Inwa Legionnaire
Eirl
Back to Gold: France stabilizes currency near four cents
The French government reestablishes a gold based value under four cents in U.S. money ending experiments with fiat backed notes. The world moves toward hard currencies as nations return to standards, noting depreciation of nonmetal backed money and doubt about unsecured notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Uné
Pubjic
War time urges restraint and fiscal steadiness
A fragment challenges press overprinting and price rises, urges metal base stability during war, cites liberty bonds and gold standard, notes Florida primary close results, and hints at women adopting smoking and chewing habits with uncertain future accuracy.
Chronic myocarditis and heart health guidance from Drs O Hare Calhoun
A health feature discusses chronic myocarditis its slow progression linked to hypertension and arteriosclerosis. It notes diagnosis by heart sounds, crackling lungs, and edema, and suggests periodic health exams for those over 40. It also urges lifestyle care and viewing health as a personal responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.P. O'Hare
A. W. Calhoun
Boston
Minneapolis
Amnesia and tuberculosis Q&A in 1900s notice card
Readers asked about memory loss and contagious disease risks. The piece covers amnesia terms, hospital hotel anecdotes, and clarifies tuberculosis is not contagious to family members. It includes medical trivia, patient guidance, and a physician-signed response from Dr Mayo with self-addressed envelopes for follow-up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aledon
Healy
Answee
Democracy's Double Life by Glenn Brank
An essay argues democracy shows split personality as it matures, with politics around the world showing hopeful and troubling results. It compares democracy to St Paul, noting a tension between ideal principles and imperfect practice, and warns that good aims can yield bad outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Brank Presteut
University, of Wisconsin
Fullaccot
the Country Magazies
le Mechire Newspaper Syndicats
Risto
Turkey
Italy
Brlcass
Bose
St. Pia
Allen
St. Paw
Willis
Deiigerace
St.Paul
St. Paul
Tiers
Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Ivery
Diary Rambles and Crime Lore From an Old City
July diary notes on Pepys era curiosities and cultural trends. Mentions Oscar era writers readers libraries and Broadway murders linked to Helen Jewett with reflections on crime. Also includes children tale snippets about Uncle Wiggily and a Chicago crime tale about Big Tim Murphy’s misstep.
Uncle Wiggily and the Twirly Wheel at Woodland Hollow
In a rainy Woodland Hollow, Uncle Wiggily peers from his stump bungalow door as Nurse Jane and Mrs. Longears tease a shy rabbit visitor. Mr Longears vows rubber boots for an adventure while children joke about vacation and school. The tone echoes a whimsical child’s tale with characters Wiggily Longears and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane
Longears
Adventure Knocks As Hidden Visitor Arrives
Two figures named Mr Longears visit a small house. They discuss rain and a school closed by wet weather. A sudden knock at the door hints at an adventure to come, leaving Uneve excited for what unfolds next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Tuongears
Cryptic Houston clipping with coded inscription
A garbled Houston Post-Dispatch fragment mentions a Marked batch of Reed pittons bearing the legend Jin Tere le ttigh o2 and evokes a figure who would rather be nutat than be president, suggesting a political coded message amid chaos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AEM
Houston Post-Dispatch
Reed Pittons
Houston Krewlanda
Hue and Cry reads like a turn of phrase pastiche in novel form
Patricia Wentworth presents Mary and Barbara in a domestic scene with Sir George Craddock and Miss Lee aboard. The setting centers on a drawing room with furnishings, a pug and a cat, and a portrait bust of Sir George. Mary navigates social tension, Barbara's spoiled bravado, and Mrs Craddock's anxiety as dining plans unfold.
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Sir George Peterson
Mariy
Sir George
George
Mally
Bray
By -A. Nair-net
Mins Lee
Wes
Barbara
Miss Lee
Mrs. Graddeck
Lena
Ler
Otto
Arthara
Feirly
Why Do Bees Leave Their Hives When the Queen Swarms
Uncle Ray explains the queen bee’s role and the swarming process. Workers protect the old queen as she nears the time of young queens hatching, crowding her from queen cells. When multiple new queens emerge, only one remains. others swarm or are killed, while some bees follow the leader to new homes.
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Farbonie Bu
Helen Jewett
Thomas Street
Phryne
Aspasia
Wis
Barbara
Mally
Mary
Pinko
Lena
Paul Inglesby Craddock
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Waterloo Evening Courier
W. H. Hermibn Co
Courier Bidg
Tokn
Harman
Jackson McCoy
Watering
Jopr
Associated Press
United Brent International News
Prcia
Risa Raberway Spaseeses
Enpxas
Publc
New York
Philadelphia
Chcago
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Story
Rencesentatives
Brooks & Fins
Florida
Esiaters
Personal Health Service
William. Brady
Copuriential
Jess
Deesh
Carkinsom
Ben Kid
Cael
Byuuy
Telteyy
Mayo
Lernt
The
Councilman
Meredith Nicholson
Broadway
Rhen
Poe
Marty
Nurse Tang
Tingle
Tangle
Salir
Daddicums
Sam
Carrie
Neil
May Hogany
Deila Ware
Ida’ Ho
Uncle Wiggily
Mr. Longears
Squirrel J
Johnnie Aid
Billie Bushyinil
Frisky
Squirrel
Anela
Mtr
Minneapolis’ Journal
Tim Murphy
Big Thin Murphy
Murphy
Chiconan
Tim
Chicago
Mr Longears
Real Sport
the Giant
Cracker
HY Trune Inc
Hue and Cry
Patricia Wentworpel
Pilblis
Mays
Bimba
Barpire
Bimbo
Republians
Fess
Kansas City
Bowers
Houston
Coolidge
Smith
Uncle Ray’s
Queen Beo
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