Waterloo Evening Courier advertising policy and offices
Waterloo Evening Courier lists price plans and subscription rates, notes daily publication except Sunday, and explains advertising rules. It cites Associated Press and United Press International affiliations and details newspaper office locations and representatives.
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John G. Harinae
Jackson McCoy
Waterloo
Iowa
Associated Press
United Press International News Ls
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Nap Meena Pra RO
RTE
Tenner
New York
Philadelphia
Chicago
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Story, Brooks & Finley, Representatives
University of Iowa Dean Links Drink Craving to Modern Strain
Dr George T W Patrick a University of Iowa philosopher argues the alcohol appetite stems from the stress of modern life and the need for relaxation rather than nutrition. He says intoxication is a modern habit, alcohol has narcotic effects even in small doses, and psychological relaxation mechanisms should be found as substitutes for unhealthy drinking.
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George T. W. Patrick
University of Iowa
Patrick
Radio Fans Warned Of Foot In Mouth Moment
A fragmentary report recalls a radio audience moment when a guest misstepped on air. The professor’s display failed to separate hands as a trick, freeing him from imagined restraints. The episode provoked thoughts on risks of stage magic and echoes fears about public spectacle and heritage.
The Passion for Novelty and the Slow Clubs
A vintage piece argues youth driven by novelty trends forms Slow clubs that pledge to shun vice like petting smoking and drinking. It suggests these societies offer a sane countertrend and may be limited in growth, revealing the craze as often an act of bravado rather than true reform.
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Robert W Woolsey
Public Service Cars Fight Over Color Harmony in Kansas City
Public service critics in Kansas City pressed for visual comfort as streetcars shifted colors from candy yellow to red and then maroon with orange tan streamlines. Patrons praised the maroon palette and the company began repainting all cars to match customer taste, risking endless samples if satisfaction remained elusive.
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Kansas City
Street Railway
Better Late Than Never on Sex Education for Teens
A mother argues for frank father child talks over printed guides to teen sex. She condemns parental silence and urges early honest education at home to prevent teens seeking harmful outside instruction.
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Mia
Sids
Questions and Answers on Health and News
A reader reports a pneumonia scare after wet clothes dried by a boiler. An expert notes such coincidences are rare and newspapers publish them. A family seeks advice for a nine year old with round shoulders. experts discourage artificial braces unless necessary and recommend physical training guidance from a professional.
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L. F
The Mliteracy Crusade by Glenn Frank
Glenn Frank argues against simplistic illiteracy crusades and outlines four cautions. Literacy alone does not guarantee virtue, efficiency, or taste, and illiteracy removal is only the first step toward shaping character. He urges a measured, informed approach to national education goals.
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United States
Eee
Sovietism in China Stirs Canton Alarm
Charles City Press argues Soviet Russia wields notable influence with the Canton government as Western chilly stance toward liberal Canton revolt drives China toward Moscow. Russia’s foothold grows if Europe and America remain cold, with blame placed on Western policies.
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China
Charles City Press
Russia
Canton
Urope
America
A Patriot in Need in Cedar Rapids Letter
The Cedar Rapids Republican questions special legislation in Congress to reimburse Mr. Bell Doheny about 12 million dollars reportedly lost in jewel reserve ventures. The piece notes Doheny's right to Wik Hille was annulled by the Supreme Court and jokes about adding 100 000 more to cover a satchel of banknotes Doheny allegedly misplaced.
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Cedar Rapids
Congress
Bell
Doheny
Wik Hille
Supreme Court
Mr. Doheny
Greens of Vermont Returns Medical Bill After Shooting
Senator Greens of Vermont returns 7 500 dollars used to cover medical expenses from a bootlegger clash on Pennsylva nia avenue three years ago. He has recovered and refuses to let the people pay the bill. The incident marks a blot on national record and on prohibition enforcement.
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Greene
Des Moines Tribune
Senator Greens
Vermont
Pennsyluia Avenue
New York 2 Percent By 0 C McIntyre Social Portraits
New York March 23. An essay on married couples, labeled tickers, shows wives steering men to purchases while husbands drift into debt and quiet desperation. Describes Millionaire's Row demolitions, Park Avenue auto row, and a perfumer courting the social set as Broadway shifts late at night with aging denizens lingering in doorways.
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New York
Park Avenue
Forties
Uncle Wiggilys Last Icicle
Uncle Wiggily discovers arbutus flowers under snow for a spring offering to Lady Mouse Teacher. Whoopie the rabbit boy finds a willow whistle as Woodland remains cold and icicles form, triggering talk of skating and lingering winter weather.
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Uncle Wiggily
Jane
Icicles Hangs From Roof Edge In Quiet Backyard Scene
A childlike scene describes icicles dangling from a bungalow roof edge seen from a breakfast room window. Uncle Vir gily warns of the danger while the bunny children depart for school, and all but the largest icicle melt away.
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Ticicles
Virgily
Uncle Wiggily Tricks the Bob Cat in the Woods
Uncle Wiggily in the woods plans a playful trick on the Bob Cat while the cat hunts for him. He leaves a note at the cat’s den and laughs as the Bob Cat discovers the prank. A melted icicle falls, injuring the Bob Cat and sending him fleeing to his den.
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Uncle
Bob Cat
Wiggily
Bobbie
Bob
Uncle Wiggily
Burroughs Nature Club Notes Q and A on animals and birds
Answers from the Nature Notes Dept address common queries. Topics include ostrich toes count, fish bones, raising goldfish from eggs, horse domestication history, the ass as an early domesticate, the biggest snake the reticulated python, its size and captivity, and why bird eggs cannot be hatched by decayed leaf burial, noting birds need body heat and brood spots for warmth.
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Asia
Indo-China
Malay Peninsula
Archipelago
Congresman and Mrs Tilford Moods Side Note
In a brief chat Abe Martin remarks on a congressman near by and Mrs Tilford Moods jokes about publishing a best selling book but lacking a hiding place for it. The casual exchange hints at local manners and wit in a small town setting.
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Mra. Tilford Moods
Fifty Years Ago In The Courier March 41 1877
Recalled items from The Courier issue: Tom Thumb show at Union Hall, snow delays on noon and B C R N trains near La Porte City, five inch snow and drifting, improving sleighing, Black Hawk County school age 8497, total 655294 across Lown, new Methodist church site chosen at Franklin and Fifth, Augusta Shiner dies at 20 from heart enlargement, active Congregational member, survivors listed, Courier adverts for 900 pounds of type, William Winter seeking spring cattle orders, minstrel troupe formed, C F Stolt shoe ad, debate over a book insult to clergy prompting removal from library, Rev George Durham noted for suppression and publicity impact, Quindaro Methodist church tribute proposed.
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Augusta. Shiner
Congregational Church
Tama County
Milk marketing meeting called for Hudson area
Farmers in Hudson and vicinity are urged to meet next Saturday to discuss milk marketing. W F Brown is invited to speak. Mrs Allie Everts of La Porte City died March 17 from rheumatic fever. She was daughter of William Haddock, captain Co B Twelfth Iowa. Survived by husband, young daughter and other relatives. C M Berkley in Chicago on business. Mrs J M Hileman visiting her parents J P and Mrs Hummel. Snow Sunday night. Monday sun melted it. Dr Jesse Wasson and A D McQuilkin of La Porte City were visitors.
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Hudson and Vicinity
Hudson
W.F. ‘Brown
Allie
A. U. Everts
la Porte City
William H. Haddock
Twelfth
Iowa
J.M. Hileman
Mrs
J. P. Hummel
Maple sugar festival and church event headline
A Maple sugar festival is set for tonight at the First Baptist church followed by notes on local events. Mrs. A Birdsall, mother of George Birdsall born in Sharon New York in 1797, died Monday in Rockford Illinois after 72 years in the Methodist church. E L Hosteter plans Burlington trip to buy coffins and undertaker supplies. La Porte City halved the town marshal salary to 75 dollars yearly amid council concerns of overpayment. Barbers discuss possibly closing shops at 5 pm except Saturdays.
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A. Birdsall
George 5. Birdsall
Sharon
N.Y
la Porte City
Spring Arrives Amid Streetcar Strike and Sales News
Saturday March 23 1907 reports no streetcar service overnight due to a strike. L L Parsons returns from Kansas Nebraska. First sprinkling wagon appears freshly painted in red and yellow signaling hot dusty days ahead. Mrs E R Moore and children join husband on Evening Courier staff at 411 Argyle St. James Black recovers from pneumonia. Spring opens with 72 degree high. Highways dry. grass grows. Apfel Margadant sporting goods firm dissolves. L Apfel runs business alone. Margadant brothers buy sporting goods business in Pasadena Cal. J A Goodrich moving feed store business to Independence. S L Vale family return from California.
Flying Cobego and Flying Mice in Strange East Indies Field
UNCLE RAY describes a puzzling East Indies creature called cobego or cochengo, a furred gliding animal about 18 inches long with tree dwelling habits and leaf fruit diet. It sails up to 210 feet, resembles a distant relative of the male, and is not a true lemur. He also mentions Australia’s flying mice, furred tree dwellers with skin folds forming wings that glide among leaves and berries.
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East Indies
Éise
Australia
Public Library Bars Sinclair Lewis Novel in Kansas City
The Kansas City public library barred Sinclair Lewis' new novel from shelves citing concerns over content. Rev. George Durham, pastor of the Quindaro Methodist church, helped lead the decision and frame questions about the book's portrayal of a flawed preacher.
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Baltimore Sun
Kansas City, Kan
Public Library
Sinclair Lewis
Kansas City
George Durham
Quindaro Methodia
Sir Thomas Seeks Yachting Cup After Business Career
Dallas Journal notes Sir Thomas, a great merchant, has long pursued the America's Cup through repeated but futile yacht attempts. The piece frames his move from business to sport, suggesting rivals must now fear his renewed focus and growing popularity in yachting.
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Dallas
Tex
Thomas
Philadelphia Plan Prohibits Downtown Parking
Philadelphia launches a drastic traffic fix by banning all downtown car parking within a mile and a half by a mile and a quarter area. Cars may pass but must keep moving from 6 30 a m to 7 p m. Merchants split on impact, some say it hurts trade while others see reduced congestion aiding buyers. The nationwide effect of the ruling will be watched closely.
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Philadelphia
Cedar Rapids
One Advantage in a Martyr's Mood
A pithy note from the San Francisco Chronicle contrasts the pessimist with the mood of self pity, suggesting the pessimist avoids spoiling a moment of personal drama even when happiness is present.
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San Francisco Chronicle
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0. C. McIntyre
McNaughet Syndicate, Inc
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Senator Clark
Broadway
Howard R. Garis
Mrs. Longears
Mr. Longears
Tooter
Crair
ASHES
Burroughs Nature Club
Houghton Mifflin Co
Nature Notes
Abe Martin
Beauty
In the Courier
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Black Hawk
Lown
Methodist Church
Franklin
Courier
William Winter
C. F. Stolt
Lewis
Quindaro Methodist Church
Elmer Gantry
C.M. Berkley
Jesse “Wasson
A. D. McQuilkin
Watersdo
McQuilkin
First Baptist Church
E. L. Hosteter
Avenu
Burlington
P. m
Parsons
Kansas
Nebraska
E. R. Moore
Nora Springs
Husband
Evening Courier
Argyle Street
James Black
Apfel & Margadant
BR. L. Apfel
Joseph Margadant
Frank
Pasadena
Cal
J.A. Goodrich
Sixth Street East
Independence
Uncle Ray’s
Mrs Lewis
Fair
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