Waterloo Evening Courier advertisement and masthead
Waterloo Evening Courier records a daily issue with staff titles, subscription rates, and advertising policies. It lists Jehan C. Herimann as president and editor, Jackson McCoy as treasurer and GM, and outlines AP and UPI leasing with bureau reps. contains rate cards and policy on fraudulent ads.
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A Case for Aristocracy in American Democracy
Will Durant argues that America needs a qualified aristocracy to balance democracy. He envisions an aristocracy of ability rather than birth, claiming life is too short for both culture and wealth. The piece discusses democracy, equality, and the potential benefits of merit-based leadership.
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Presidential years and business cycles in campaign years
An editorial argues that presidential election years do not predict economic downturns. It notes public panic during Hoover's rise and cites Col L P Ayres showing similar fluctuations since 1880, asserting no real link between campaigns and poorer times and predicting no radical policy shifts this century.
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Herbert Hoover
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Abolition of Unanimous Verdicts in Nonlethal Trials argues for reform
The author discusses how jurors can delay or taint justice by hanging a jury or compromising verdicts. They urge reconsidering the unanimous verdict rule in cases not involving life or death, arguing it often harms rather than helps justice. The piece notes potential conflicts of interest and the chance for delay benefiting defendants.
Great Short Stories Ranked by Edward J. O'Brien
Edward J. O'Brien selects fifteen finest short stories from world literature, highlighting American authors Melville Hawthorne Poe and James, English writers Kipling Conrad Hardy, Russians Chekhov and Andreev, and four French authors. The list showcases a strong American emphasis and a mix of renowned international names.
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Edward J. O'Brien
America
Herman Melville
Nathaniel Hawthorne
Edgar Allan Poe
Henry James
Rudyard Kipling
Joseph Conrad
Thomas Hardy
Anton Chekhov
Leonid Androyev
France
Balzac Merimee and Others in French Short Story Tradition
The passage notes that Balzac, Merimee, Flaubert, and Maupassant anchor the French short story legacy while O Henry is absent from the roster. It adds that Poe stands out among American writers, with France producing many notable short story writers who advanced the form.
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Guy de Maupassant
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France
No Symphony for Corpulence by Dr Brady in health column
In this personal health note by Dr William Brady the author debunks the idea that the Brady symphony of exercises reduces body weight. He explains it only tones the silhouette and improves posture, not weight, and warns readers not to seek weight loss from the symphony. The piece also includes reader letters on nutrition and seasickness remedies.
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George Seisielt
New York
Sticks
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Wilhem Brady
New York Day By Day In Manure And Mirth 1928
A fragmented reminiscence of early Manhattan scenes and figures from 1928, recalling street life and culture. The narrator wanders through theaters, cafes, and crowds, noting press agents, policemen on patrol, and vivid city vignettes. It paints a bustling Broadway mood with portraits of era personalities and urban oddities.
A New Age of Beauty by Glenn Frank
Glenn Frank argues that beauty will become a social asset and commercial byproduct in America. He envisions a democratized beauty reaching daily life through better design in goods, homes, and landscapes to calm stress and prevent upheaval.
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Uncle Wiggily's Mud Pie Adventure Teases Bunty
In a woodland scene rookie hare Herman invites Baby Bunty to join an adventure while Uncle Wiggily and Mr Lang ears listen. The playful meeting sets a light framed tale of curiosity and comic dialogue as the characters solicit help for a plan.
Mud Pie Promise In Child Speak At Break
Bunty speaks in baby talk about leaving for the break with Uncle Wigaily while fearing the Weasel. Bunty reassures, the rabbit is gentle and safe, and the plan to go is set with support.
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Uncle Wigaily
Uncle Wiggily and Bunty Puzzle the Weasel in Mud Pie
A comic scene unfolds as Uncle Wiggily and Bunty confront a sneaky Weasel who tries a trick in a bungalow. The pair engage in a word puzzle using musical note letters and meet a Blackbird who sings by a brook. Bunty slips in mud while making a mud pie, prompting Uncle Wiggily to rescue her, then they craft a puzzle picture in the mud and share a proverb clue.
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Twenty Years Ago In Porter County News Notes
Misses Hattie King and Jessie Sweeney headed west for a Colorado vacation. Miss Adelia Beppler died of typhoid at 29 in Cedar Falls. Sage and Reed and Welland families left for fishing at Pequot Minn. Dr F W Powers and family vacationing at Lake Minnetonka. Justice Charles Bishop of the Indiana Supreme Court died of heart disease at Ellis Hotel. Born in Waukesha, he came to La Porte in 1878 to practice law. At the Democratic National Convention Bryan nominated for president. New York cast 78 votes. Worth Hillman fractured his wrist in Chicago cranking a car. Grace Saxe visiting the Leagill home. Budweiser ad from Anheuser-Busch. Jacob Gever is local distributor.
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Hattie King
Jessie Sweeney
Points
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Adelia Beppler
Cedar Falls
Fred A. Beppler
Br. F. ©. Sage
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David Stevenson
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Ocean Tales From The Atlantic Aboard Pelican Fish Lore
In mid ocean travelers discuss storms and legends as the Pelican fish roams a mile and a half below surface. Sharks, Greenland giants, and anglerfish share tales of deep sea life and the strange wonders found far from shore. The piece blends travelogue with natural history and curiosities.
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Arigie Tassel Nomenclature Used by Uncle Ray
A fragment describes a three mile term for a device called an arigie with a tassel hanging in front of its mouth to lure smaller fish within reach, attributed to Uncle Ray.
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Uncle Ray
Burroughs Nature Club Notes Explains Answers Tomorrow
Burroughs Nature Club notes invite readers to submit questions on nature topics with answers promised in tomorrow's column. Previous Q and A discuss migratory birds, manatees, fishes resembling humans, milk snakes, and snakes drinking milk, highlighting curiosity about wildlife and zoological facts.
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American tourists sail to Europe in busy season
About 10,000 Americans sailed last Saturday for Europe from New York as the annual travel rush begins. The commerce department estimates Americans will spend 770.9 million abroad this season, with a French economist estimating 628 thousand dollars. Every dollar paid by the United States yields about four dollars left in Europe, aiding postwar debts and European recovery.
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Abe Martin Reader Sees Party Curb Ills At Convention
The speaker notes at the Republican national convention reveal party leaders kept discipline to complete their task. He claims he has observed but never seen a musician or orchestral director so little attentive to arrangement.
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