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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1927
Page
2
Waterloo Evening Courier established paper page contains publisher details and advertising policy. Lists W. A. Hartmean Co. address, staff, pricing, and rights about republication and advertising standards. Mentions wireless and AP monopoly, circulation audits, and ad submission rules.
The author notes a delayed spring across the Midwest and other cities, with sun struggles and coal shortfalls. A St. Louis gentleman recalls a 1904 weather pattern ending in a magnificent summer, speculating on a similar spell of perfect weather, perhaps without the referenced Wurzburger beer.
The article argues Waterloo requires a new public depot to replace the outdated Fourth and Bluff street station. It notes the current Fluff street station and city hall fail to reflect a progressive city, urging a single unified structure or at least a modern replacement on the present site to match Waterloo’s size and character.
A columnist elevates drama politics and sports as the three top topics. He notes sports as the supreme passion in American life with baseball football boxing wrestling golf and star athletes. The piece cites midwestern coverage as a model for national sports reportage.
The direct primary debate fades after Pennsylvania and Illinois disclosures. Critics argue a small delegate body is easier to buy, but Vice President Dawes says corruption would target all nomination stages. Dawes reminds that the US is a representation government, not a pure democracy, cautioning reforms toward Swiss style direct voting for laws and leaders.
In a July 1926 Nashville heat wave Drs. Dodd and Wilkinson studied five white infants exposed to extreme heat. All developed fevers 100 to 104.5 F. relocating to a cooler room with ice, salt, and strong fans reduced fevers and calmed irritability. Colored infants remained playful and unaffected.
Questions and answers discuss plastic surgery opinions and a note on sleep arrangements. A reader asks who is the best plastic surgeon, and the reply says any good surgeon can perform the operation if advisable, with no designation of a top expert. A second query ponders why a 20 year old should not sleep with her grandmother, answered that shared beds disturb rest and health, and separate rooms are preferable. Dr Brady will answer letters with a stamped return envelope.
Glenn Frank, president of the University of Wisconsin, compares urban and rural life. He lists seventeen contrasts such as abstract versus concrete, mechanical versus organic, skeptical versus credulous, and progressive versus conservative, urging readers to study the implications for American planning and culture.
Rolfe Arrow laments missing apprenticeship interest among youth across the country. He notes few are learning blacksmithing, tailoring, tinning, shoemaking, jewelers, printing, carriage work, baking, harness making, millinery, and dressmaking. Wages tempt but skill shortages will grow. he urges youths to learn a trade for a easier future.
The United Railways annual report cites radio as a larger rival to the streetcar than the motorbus, with radio sales driving stay-at-home habits and reducing Sunday and post 6 pm street-car use, boosting evening alternative activities.
In a New York night scene, four Russian princes and two Austrian dukes mingle with socialites, while genuine nobles watch poseurs. The city’s cafes shift to Turkish fare as fashion fads rise, shop windows parade daring displays, and stage girls moonlight as walking advertisements for hairdressers.
Abe Martin notes if squalls kept him home he would never travel while Mrs Lisle Mapes comments on New York to Paris fliers. Judge Pusey fixed Mrs Em Moots alimony at 1455 dollars a month and jokes about flying.
In a hollow skimp bungalow Uncle Wiggily reads to Baby Bunty and the rabbit children when all lights suddenly go out. Mrs Longears jokes about the outage while Nurse Jane Fuzzy Wurzy notes the truth. The children fear missing lessons as the adults wonder if a fuse blew or the power is off.
A woodland tale shows rabbits and Uncle Wiggily coping with a power outage. Electric eels at a party leave lights dark until Mrs Hop explains rush lights dipped in tallow. The rabbits learn to make candles from rushes to read at night.
Fifty years ago on Wednesday June 13 1877 reports the dedication of a new Catholic church in Barclay township officiated by Fathers Johannes Du buque Scallon Waterloo and Nem mers Gilbertville with a procession to the new cemetery. Also notes a future Germania Mannerchor singerfest in Freeport AL in June 1922 and local events including sidewalk remonstrance and a livery stable plan by Samuel Shilliam, a new barber shop bathroom, temperance lecture by Rev H S DeForest, and visits by Addie Hungerford and Minta Moon.
Forty years ago on Wednesday June 15 1887 the list of letter carriers for free delivery includes George P Beck Jr Frank Landgraf and John F von Lackum with Fred L Hollister as substitute and John Blim replacing Beck in the post office Two of the original carriers were living Beck in California and Landgraf in Waterloo Ed On Monday Robinson and Hitt shipped four street cars to Hastings Neb and two more yesterday Sickness among four horses limits operation to two cars Elmwood Cemetery wells provide water for flowers John Bodholdt returns from Denmark a move to form a baseball association to fund a team stock sales of 1000 at 10 per share county home reports 26 inmates and livestock holdings including hogs cows calves mares and chickens
Miss Mattie Holt resigns after a decade as west side music instructor. Local couples and families travel to Jamestown expo. Taft speaks at Iowa State commencement. alumni join. George B Rowell moves to Sans Souci cottage for summer. Alice Wilson returns from Iowa City for summer. The Chimes of Normandy draws 50 singers at Electric Theatre. Joder buys half interest in Jod ers drug store and Berkley hardware block at Fourth and Jefferson.
A reader letter shares memories of a family cat named Tippy Toes and her kitten Fluffy, with reflections on cats and names. It also describes the white elm tree, its typical height and risks from soft coal scent and pests, urging spring public spraying in cities.
Houghton Mifflin presents Burroughs Nature Club Notes offering general interest nature questions and answers. Readers are invited to send inquiries to the Nature Notes Dept for publication in this newspaper column from 1927.
Nature notes provide brief replies on worm diets, jelly fish stings, wild bird protection history, ocean currents, certified milk origins, and domestic gerbil lifespans. The piece links currents to polar water sinking and Gulf stream dynamics while noting milk certification began in 1891 and domestic genies longevity estimates.
In a New York court a music publishing house faces a plagiarism suit over ownership of a tune. Lawyers propose instruments in court to demonstrate similarities as a violin tests the rival airs. A witness notes resemblance to Gounod while others cite Mendelssohn and popular jazz. The judge bars a grand piano but allows violin listening to the two airs.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette reflects on the moment parents must release their children during adolescence. It argues this abstract period fosters self-conscious growth, where guidance seeds strengthen personality and children assemble life material. Proper letting go helps youths return closer to parents.
In Philadelphia Public Ledger Jay E. House suggests the effort to establish a correct spelling of Musee faces a fat chance. He notes past retreats by McGrew Expeditions Inc and concerns about backing from Huassan’s Bray while criticizing lingering spelling disputes.
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