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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1928

Page

3

AMO WATANKUS Catt MP MEoarae-YO 70

Advertising and publication masthead of a Waterloo Iowa daily paper listing staff, rates, and policy. Includes publisher Hartman Co, telephones, and notices on classified ad standards and republication rights. Mentions Associated Press and bureau affiliations.

W. M Hartmnn Co Courter Bidg Corner Park Ave Govomercial Bt Ee Ee Mohn Hartman Seregiecese Cales BUDD Jessian Posifice Waterloo Towa Associated Press United Press International News

Fortune's Fool: Charlie Rays fall from fame and funds

An Iowa editorial notes how once wealthy film star Charlie Ray, now poverty-stricken, spent all his fortune on a single film that failed. It contrasts his poor planning with the ant’s thrift, and suggests better judgment could have kept him prosperous and revered as a genius.

Iowa Charles Ray Charlie

Count Keyserling Seeks Quiet At Des Moines Concert

A wry column notes a clash between Count Keyserling and concertgoers at Paderewski's Des Moines recital. Alleged audience inattention and throat lozenges shortages prompted the count to threaten to quit unless silence and civility improved. Mothers with young piano students were described as mobbing the performer after the event.

Des Moines Count Keyserling

A Thankless Task for Radio Policy Balancing Programs

The piece notes the federal radio commission faces a hard duty to standardize and diversify broadcasts. It cites listener complaints about national networks failing to deliver quality programs and local stations crowding out talent. It argues for a balance between chain programs and local farm entertainment, despite the commissioners’ tough decisions.

Federal Radio Commission Ony United States

SCORE ONE FOR THE FARMER

An opinion piece critiques the farmer as a in need of advice and modern business methods. It notes farmers seek relief yet face conflicting demands to produce less to keep prices stable and to adopt efficiency. It cites the National Industrial Conference Board finding farm efficiency up 47 percent since 1899 to 1925.

Washington Gui National Industrial Conference Board

McKellar and the Tariff Debate in State of the Union

Senator McKellar of Tennessee argues the tariff may be unnecessary to secure revenge for the nation, noting the possible shift to a large internal revenue tax. He contests the first tariff of 1789 as primarily for revenue and industrial promotion while other lawmakers seek tax cuts. The piece critiques optimism amid slow legislative progress and shifting state legislatures.

McKellar Tennessee Thas United

The Ideal Patriot by Glenn Frank

Analysis of patriotism in war and peace. Advocates radiant loyalty earned by wise policies, justice, and common good. Encourages critical civic- minded citizenship, balancing constructive criticism with patriotism rather than blind devotion.

Glenn Frank University of Wisconsin Century Magazine Copyright McClure Syndicats Hfe

Home remedy for cold fails to heal the common illness

A health column argues there is no cure for the common cold and urges a mustard bath home treatment to ease congestion. The writer promotes public health by offering a simple tub mustard bath as a side remedy to relieve symptoms in various conditions, insisting it helps circulation and congestion without claiming to eliminate toxins.

Questions and Answers on Laundry, Glasses and Skin Stains

The column discusses whether washing clothes from a smallpox patient can spread disease, advises vaccination for safety, and notes no solid evidence clothes carry smallpox. It also answers if glasses should be worn, stressing doctor guidance, and provides a zinc oxide paint recipe to conceal white spots. Letters to Dr Brady are invited with stamped envelopes.

M. M. Ansyver Jr. Brady Willa Brady

Normandy by Boat Train Through Rural France Charm

Havre March 2. The Normandy scene aboard the boat train to Paris is a buoyant spectacle with corks popping and passengers tossing centimes. Passengers savor a joyful ride amid French countryside imagery, from rowdy stations to Seine fishermen and villagers, before arriving at Gare St. Lazare.

Havre Normandy Tran Paris France Central Park Fifth Avenue Rowen Jeanne d'Arc

Uncle Wiggily Plots Rescue of Baby Bunty From Wolf

Uncle Wiggily and a police dog scheme to lure the Wolf from his den with rabbit cars for sale. The plan aims to free Baby Bunty, who plays a piano inside the Wolf’s lair, while Uncle Wiggily hides nearby and the dog shouts like a peddler.

Uncle Wiggly Uncle Bunty

Bombs and Future Wars in Uncle Ray's Corner

In this Uncle Ray feature, the story surveys World War bombs including hand grenades, Marten-Hale shrapnel, high explosive bombs, and air bombs. It warns of poison gas bombs likely to appear in future conflicts and contemplates the impact on civilians, urging thoughtful responses from youth readers as progress spurs aerial weapons.

Atlantic

Uncle Wiggily and Bunty Save Rabbit Ears Tale

Uncle Wiggily hides in the bushes to rescue Bunty from the Wolf’s den. The Police Dog captures the Wolf by the ear while Bunty plays a piano tune to force the Wolf to dance. The Wolf tires himself out and Uncle Wiggily, Bunty, and the Police Dog escape with Bunty’s toy plane, ending the danger.

Uncle Wiggily Yescue Bunty Felice Bunty Wiggil Wiggily Prann Virgily

Burroughs Nature Club Notes Questions Answers

A 1928 nature column from Burroughs Notes invites reader questions on nature subjects and offers answers in the following issue. It lists bird and insect questions, details on distinguishing moths from butterflies, and how panthers attack from perches, with references to standard books and home bird-attracting guidance.

Burroughs Nature Club Houghton Mifflin CO Nature Notes Pete-Wete Waynes Traflon Northwest U. S Northeastern

Practical Relief by Rockefeller Planned for Pocantico Hills

Brooklyn Citizen states John D. Rockefeller plans to spend over 1,000,000 on bridges roads and tunnels at Pocantico Hills to relieve unemployment. He calls for private employers and public authorities to cooperate to provide jobs and help solve the problem.

Brooklyn John D. Rockefeller Pocantico Hills

Hoover opposition and political backing questioned

Rolfe Arrow argues Hoover is backed largely by federal officeholders and politicians. He claims the assertion that politicians oppose Hoover is political buncombe and warns Hoover would lack suitable leadership, citing concerns over mob psychology and herd behavior.

Hoover Rolfe Arrow Bush Buncombe United States

Miss Brown of X Y O A wartime intrigue unfolds on a foggy doorstep

Edith Brown a stenographer is drawn into a shadowy commission when a wounded explorer, Col. Dessiter, dictates a mission and entrusts papers to her. She battles impostors, dodges reporters, and attends a party where M. P. Pennington reveals himself as a Communist. Brown insists on fidelity to her word, remaining a link in a dangerous chain.

Edith Brown Miss Brown Col. Dessiter Soudon Mergen 2 Stranger Frances Frankland Altho Pal Stropal Mr. Fennington Winchester Oxford England Caln Pennington Mr. Pennington

Abe Martin quote on hypnotic power and male snakes

Ludlow Mapes comments on a designin' woman who outcharms any man while London photographs suggest strong enemy sentiment abroad. The remark mixes humor with a jab at danger from overseas powers, reflecting era slang and photo des patches.

Ludlow London

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