Automatic Railways and Airplane Costs in Early America
A Waterloo Gazette column discusses the London underground mail railway as an automatic system and compares future urban transport to mechanized transit. It also cites a Popular Science Monthly survey noting amateur aviation costs from 400 to 3000 dollars, with 7.5 cents per mile and 8 cents per mile overall, and sees most pilots using planes for pleasure and business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Post Office
Attominton
Popular Science Monthly
In Defense of Coffee by Old Doc Brady
A newspaper note defends coffee, citing Prof Ralph H Cheney of New York University who reports coffee is beneficial when not abused. The piece mocks rival claims and reiterates coffee as a harmless stimulant that improves well being, relieves fatigue and headaches, and offers mild stimulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doc Brady
Ralph H. Cheney
Biology Department
New York University
Gheney
Advertising Prompts Britain to Campaign to Sell Isles
The piece notes Britain moving toward a national advertising push to promote the United Kingdom abroad and at home. It questions the favored creator of a bold slogan and cites a parliamentary bill to empower local authorities to publicize Britain's commercial and cultural strengths.
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America
England
United
Britain
London
Stratfords
Europe
Chronic rhinitis and health Q&A with Dr Brady
A health column by William Brady M D discusses chronic rhinitis as a common, underappreciated nasal lining inflammation. It explains causes from heated rooms to dust, notes misattribution to colds, and covers symptoms and misconceptions. Includes reader questions on cork insoles goitre and goitre prevention with iodized salt.
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Mossback
Middle Western
On the Go by Day in Paris Rivoli Shops and Street Life
Paris report details shopping along Rue de Rivoli with pilfering windows and British accented clerks. Observes European bargaining, luncheon etiquette, street personalities, and Parisian street theater amid spring flora decline and public displays of affection.
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Paris
Rue de Rivoli
France
Rivoli
Tolerance for Dissenters From Glenn Frank
The essay defends freedom of speech and assembly as essential to Americanism. It argues the ideal citizen tolerates dissent, treats truth as a gladiator in fair play, and distrusts censorship while noting past orthodoxies were once challenged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Milton
Bernard Shawnhcipated
Tie
Citven
Uncle Wiggily and Vallie Inspect a Windy Hollow Stump
Uncle Wiggily and Vallie the bunny girl push through a March wind to a hollow stump bungalow. A concerned Mrs Longbranch fears trouble as a loud door noise and a mysterious “Fuzny Fox” whisper unfold a sudden disturbance.
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Uncle Wiggily
Vallie
Uncle Wiggily and the Kite Adventure
Uncle Wiggily and Vallie repair an ironing board accident involving a Squiggle Bug and then fly a kite. Vallie ends up riding the kite when she forgets to let go, prompting Uncle Wiggily to act as the next story promises with caution and care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Wiggily
Mrs. Longears
Yallie
Uncle Wigerly
Wigey
Vailie
Uncle Wigegily
Vallie
China
Uncle
Asia
Japan
Malay
Korea
New Zealand
Uncle Wreggily
Valle
Pela
Uncle Wiggly
Valtic
Uncle Wigelly
Baby Bunty
Toostall
Women equal in health to men say Dr Morton
Dr Rosalie Morton of New York argues women have equal health status to men given similar pay and living conditions. Tests in several department stores show comparable rates of medical attention for both sexes. She notes underpaid young women fare worse, urging wide publicity of the theory.
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Nealtit
Washington Post
Rosalie Morten
New York
Morton
Miss Brown of XY O a Mystery With Serge Malakoff
Miss Edith Brown the stenographer finds herself in a tangled intrigue after meeting Col. Dessiter’s confidant Serge Malakoff. He demands access to Dessiter’s notes and a priceless emerald ring as leverage. Friction with a princess and shady associates pushes Brown toward a dangerous path while future rendezvous loom at the Ritz and a tube station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Brown
Loeast
Miss Brown
Col. Dessiter
Mergen
Ruffinos
Frances
Miss Frown
Frankiind
Altho
Paul
Princess Strepaff
Malakoff
Tomesa
Fierson
Desalter
Dessiter
Mery
Miss. Brown
England
Gul
Russia
Petersburg
Serge
Serge Malakoff
Europe
Maalakoff
Hier
Mala
Mayfair
Times
Edith
Algernon
Tigers in India A cautionary Uncle Ray feature
Uncle Ray explains tigers native to India and parts of Asia, noting their size, power, habitat, prey, and occasional man eating. The piece contrasts danger with urban crime, mentions Indian natives trapping tigers, and recalls historic arenas where tigers fought human opponents.
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India
Earth
China
Japan
Siberia
Asia
New York
Europe
East Indian Islands
Hon
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Waterloo Evening Courier
Waterleo Baily
W. HM. Hartman Co
Courier
Corner Park Ave
Commercial St
Monn O. Hartman
Ackson BicCay
Eanager
Waterloo
Iowa
Associated Press
United Press International News
Member
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Philadelphia
Chicago
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Story
Bronxs & Finley
Representatives
Davenport Times
Sinclair
Lindertine Cic Judleucay
William Brady, M. DB
Nud
Dr. Brady
Wiliam Brady
O. O. McIntyre
The
McNaught Syndicate
Champs Elysees
Rue Florentine
Vorite Paris Entertainment
Tuileries
Glenn Frank
University At Wisconsin
Century Magazine
McClure Newspaper
Charles City
Howard R. Garis
Uncle Wiegly
Alindy
Mr. Long
Tim
Miriam
Madison
Miss Brown OF
ER. Phillips Oppenheim
E. Philps Oppenheim
Uncle Ray’s
Uger
Uncle Ray Tomorray
Tortoise
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