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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1927
Page
3
Historical Waterloo Evening Courier front matter and business notes show subscription prices, office details, press affiliations, and advertising policies. The fragment references John Hartman and Jackson McCoy as editors, contact lines, and a scattering of carrier rates and rules, plus standard Associated Press and bureau member lines.
A discussion rebuts a rise in debunking histories that reveal heroes like George Washington and Franklin with flaws. Proponents claim humanity aids emulation, while critics warn it risks replacing admired actions with sensational trivia.
The New York World reports an Indian boy’s beaded ball gift to Mrs. Coolidge with a letter praising her grace and charm. He originally wrote I love you but was taught love is too strong for the first lady. The boyish admirer likely cherished the note along with other memories signed Cal.
A survey of recurring weather battles cites fog blocking Byrd at Le Bourget, Mississippi floods displacing 600 900 people, a Palestine earthquake killing 470 and injuring 3 900, heat tolls in New York and New Jersey, delayed corn planting, drought drying roots, and Pennsylvania farmers harvesting wheat by moonlight, concluding weather remains beyond human control despite farming machinery.
Scarsdale officials ban hot dog and peanut stands citing health concerns. A female trustee led the campaign, arguing the foods are injurious and unsuitable for residents. The piece imagines children at a circus without nuts or dogs, preferring their swimming hole.
A bold tale follows a young Karook Tiachau named Mad Bull who reportedly traversed 4723 miles in pursuit of a kiss and a prize of £1000, a trek framed as a remarkable chase across distant lands.
A humorous health column details a model fat boy’s late night snacking averaging 400 calories per session. Dr Brady prescribes cutting knickknacks and resuming regular exercise like walking six miles daily to restore fitness and reduce weight, with a note that he started heavy and will be observed.
Glenn Frank argues the old world of titles and politics competes with the new world of science and industry. He cites H G Wells on the jubilation of progress and the need to honor labors, bridges, canals and machines while diminishing reverence for royalty and ceremonial power.
The Philadelphia Ledger discusses that while the Philippines are not under formal military rule, the War Department governs administration and army officers fill key advisory roles due to salary funding gaps. It suggests Coolidge favors shifting civil administration away from the War Department and appointing non military advisers, though claims of ending military domination are seen as unlikely.
Frank Case becomes sole Algonquin proprietor paying a million dollars for the West Forty-fourth street landmark famed for literary ATT and star clientele. The piece also reflects on Broadway gossip, the clerks, and roaming gentry, painting a portrait of cultural New York contrasts.
Howard R Garis presents Uncle Wiggily and Charlie in a playful episode where Charlie the rooster boy and friends seek relief from heat. They head to a swimming hole, while Charlie ends up bathing in dust, prompting a humorous consequence and a reminder to wash after a dust bath.
Charlie the rooster loves dust baths and uses a large dust cloud as a smoke screen to hide Uncle Wiggily and himself from a fox. Jackie Peetie and Jimmie swim, buy lollypops, and tease Uncle Wiggily as the fox hunts. The pair escape, praising Charlie’s dust tactic and hinting at more Uncle Wiggily adventures.
Abe Martin quotes Joe Kite recalling an old bartender while a nameless stranger visits and warns locals that the new Ford in the works will not rush perfection or cut corners. The calm remark hints at public concern over vehicle quality and production pace.
A river outing for nine couples ended with a riverside picnic and a dance at the steamboat pavilion. Terra cotta window caps from Eldora Ida were installed on the Raymond block. Older Brothers circus collapsed in Springfield Tennessee while Adam Forepaugh’s is slated for Waterloo July 31. Wheat prospects look good as reaping nears. Marcus Kahler and Lena Kuehnle wed in Waterloo. Local sidewalk improvements brighten the west side business district. Dr S B Williams returns to practice in Waterloo. A McNally relocates to Ced ar Falls for millinery work. Bridge Street stone piles are being broken up to improve the nuisance-filled street.
July 20 1887 reports William McNellis buying 180 acres in Lester township from Stone & Star New York City for 4200 dollars or 26 66 an acre. Charles Vaughn and Miss Jessie Dorlan wed at Dorlan home by Rev J G Van Ness. Miss Rose Israel returns from Hagerstown and Baltimore. Waterloo Street Railway officers elected George D Clinger president J B Myers vice president J W Krapfel treasurer J H Goodrich secretary B J Rodamar. One man injured falling from hay wagon in Eagle township. Subscribers urged to provide carrier addresses. Waterloo defeats Northwood 15 to 1 in baseball. Mr and Mrs Frank F Strayer visiting Chicago and plan lakes trip to Duluth. Ed Grady accidentally shot in right arm while targeting at O Neill Nebraska.
Des Moines Register notes that when trans Atlantic passenger service begins travelers will delay buying round trip tickets to gauge demand and optimism before committing to return trips.
Twenty years ago on July 20 1907 Rev J Arthur Young and Mrs Young returned to Fayette where he pastored the Methodist church. Dr F W Powers president of the state board of health returned from Des Moines. W E Robinson Headford Bros & Hitchins bookkeeper visited Milwaukee and Chicago. Lincoln township pays rural teachers 50 a month. Mr and Mrs James Henderson enjoy summer in Wisconsin woods. J T Coolidge long-time dry goods merchant is critically ill. C G W and Rock Island railroads agree to share one depot in Waterloo west. Patterson Carnival company to open next Monday on Illinois Central grounds. George B Rowell C W Chapman James Parrott and Fred Newell return from Lake Francis fishing. William Jennings Bryan to speak next Monday at chautauqua. Democrats hoping for reception disappointed as Bryan will be in town only briefly.
Uncle Rays Corner notes a cottage on Lake Pokegama Chetek Wis named Kingfisher Roost with sunlit views and kingfishers nearby. He cites sun’s health benefits, explains ordinary glass blocks some health rays, and praises new glass allowing more rays to reach indoors. He urges sunshine and fresh air without sunburn.
Burroughs Nature Club Notes review events and observations from the club meeting, noting nature topics and activities. The brief item references Houghton Mifflin attributions and the 1927 copyright, reflecting early 20th century club publication practices.
1. The tiny olive green bird that flits about low trees and bushes in groups in summer is identified as a small olive-backed species common to hedgerows. 2. To treat an ant infestation in an oak beam near a fireplace without kerosene, use careful preventive measures and targeted, safe baits or remedies suitable for wood near heat sources. 3. It is explained whether the common male retraces the same run more than once, with note on territorial and migratory behavior.
The Detroit committee seeks a standardized set of motor traffic regulations to ease travel across states. It rejects inflexible rules, urging a balance of state and local authority while noting speed, signaling, and left turn differences confuse strangers and raise accident risk. A national language for highways is urged, with model codes proposed as a guiding framework.
Marshalltown Times-Republican surveys Republican and Democrat camps as they discuss Frank Lowden and Cal Coolidge potential candidacies. The piece mocks noncommittal stance and urges a decisive candidate.
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