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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1928
Page
13
March 17 report from Des Moines notes preparations underway to ward spring seeding and planting in southern counties as farmers get fields ready for crops.
In central and western Iowa the land remains too wet for most field work though some clover seed sowing proceeds. Farmers push Spring Nora to head off forward crops if April brings rain like 1927. Recent warm spells have boosted winter wheat growth in southern counties.
Young pigs lambs and chicks are in good condition overall. Some sections experience thin livestock due to com stock shortages and feed constraints.
Bronx City, March 17. Councilman Thomas L. Taggart, commissioner of public safety, was indicted and arrested on charges of conspiracy to violate the liquor law. He denied the charge and demanded a speedy trial to clear his name, blaming political enemies. His lawyers said the indictment rests on police evidence, including two officers, one of whom was demoted four months ago.
This early 20th century essay urges readers to learn music through the Melody Way, arguing music keeps spirit young and should be taught widely in public schools. It promotes analysis over mindless repetition, outlines rhythm melody harmony form and mood, and invites boys and girls to study piano with 15 minutes daily.
A local piano display promotes portable phonographs and pianos for picnics and home use. The Melody Way club helps children learn simple methods, urging delays for potential musical careers and offering low prices on convenient terms to acquire instruments.
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