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Waterloo
Iowa
Associated Press
United Press International News
Audit Bureau of Circulations
New York
Philadelphia
Chicago
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Story
Brooks & Finley, Representatives
Soot and Smoke Threaten Cities Across Nation
Ingersoll Rand engineers estimate yearly soot could blanket Manhattan in 21 feet if gathered. Sootfall per square mile ranges 100 to 2,000 tons in large cities, with per person inhaling about 2.6 pounds daily. Economic losses run into hundreds of millions. Chicago, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati cited. Baltimore health losses averaged $12 to $17 per household. Waterloo council pushes nationwide anti pollution campaign urging public support.
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Manhattan Island
Ingersoll-Rand
Chicago
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Baltimore
Waterloo
Enriched press calls for fair rule in capital cases
A fragmented passage argues for enforcing penalties and fair rules in justice. It stresses the need to stress the initial rule when a defendant’s life or liberty is at stake and cites broader civic ideals in a campaign for justice.
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America
Che Ee
Laughing in Public and Private Fortunes of Festive Wit
A reflective piece on laughter as social power, noting that misfortune often triggers envy and mockery. It argues restraint and poise, warns against empty laughs, and stresses maintaining truth and reason while finding humor in life.
Sir Arthur Keith Challenging Darwin At British Association
A report notes Sir Arthur Keith will address the forthcoming British Association for the Advancement of Science meeting and oppose Charles Darwin on evolution. It argues scientists revise explanations when new evidence demands, and Keith will openly challenge Darwin’s conclusions.
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British Association For the Advancement of Science
Arthur Keith
Charles Darwin
Charlies Darwin
Arthur
Darwin
Irrefragable Order of Optimists Readers Nominate Doctors
A readers column invites nominations for the Irref ragable Order of Optimists, noting a ban on regular physicians. Responses praise doctors, recount anecdotes of surgery, childrearing and fear of childbirth, and urge sharing experiences to counter sensational tales. The writer seeks firsthand experience rather than testimonials about individuals.
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Lst
Zoster
Wisecrack culture and theater crowds in Manhattan
In Manhattan a column reflects on the art of the wisecrack from Broadway eras and notable performers like Mizner and Sale. It notes social clubs, cafe wit, and the endurance of sharp banter, alongside the bustling New York theater district and the impact on public life.
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New York
Manhattan
Hollywood
Broadway
Harry Hirshfield
Ben Bernie
Burs Baer
Grant Clark
Julius Tannen
Harry Reichenbach
Eugene Kelcey Allen
Frisco
Wilson Mizner
Chic Sale
Arnold Daly
Do Clothes Carry Disease and Neurasthenia Explained
A column answers hygiene questions noting soiled clothes should be washed or dry cleaned to be safe, while visibly clean garments are generally safe to wear. Furs may be sun-dried to kill germs. The piece also defines neurasthenia as lack of nerve strength, critiques its diagnosis as evasive, and advises readers to send brief letters with self addressed stamped envelopes to Dr. Brady at the newspaper.
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Brady
William Brady
Reforming science and church language for public life
The essay argues for plain language in science and religion to bring knowledge to everyday life. It cites extreme scientific jargon and urges Oslerian clarity, noting clergy and scientists alike must abandon ornate vocabularies to reach common people and revive religion through direct everyday speech.
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Corder
William Osler
Wiliam
Ministry of Science
Lenhossek
Cleanup time for fair land urged by City Press
Charles City Press argues cleanup is due across Jenith and surrounding areas. It urges community participation to overhaul streets yards and yards, stressing civic pride and cooperation as assets. It warns that neglect surrounding parks and public buildings damages a city’s reputation and invites criticism.
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Charles City
Logan Observer Reflects on Past Prices and Patience
The Logan Observer laments present times and recalls when corn sold under a dollar per bushel and a dollar or half dollar was rare to see. It contrasts those days with current costs and attitudes during fair season.
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Logan
VoxUrvadanen
Uncle Wiggily and Chalk Dust Tale
Uncle Wiggily visits Hollow Stump school as Lady Mouse Teacher dismisses students. Jackie Bow Wow and Peetie Bow Wow rush out, followed by Jose, Tommie Kat, Johnnie, and Billie Bushy Tail. Uncle Wiggily asks about tomorrow’s lesson. Miss Mouse reveals today is the last class.
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Miss Mouse
L. Will
Bunny Gentleman
Johnnie
Billie Bushytail
Mr. Longears
Billie
Uncle Wiggily
S.you
Uncle
Iker
Bob
Uncle Wigstly
Hollow Stump
Jackie
Peetie Bow Wow
Jose
Tommie Kat
Miss Mouse Remains at School After Hours
Uncle Wissily and Miss Mouse converse as Miss Mouse explains she must stay after school to clean the blackboards for tomorrow’s lessons while the other animals play outside. Miss Mouse coughs as she finishes the chalk task.
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Wissily
Miss Mouse
Bunny
Miss Mousa
Burroughs Nature Club Notes Column Prompt
A 1927 nature notes column invites readers to send questions on nature subjects to the Nature Notes Department for answers in the column. The notice explains the inquiry process and references the Houghton Mree Co copyright.
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Burroughs Nature Club
Houghton Mifflin Co
Nature Notes
Questions for Tomorrow's Nature Notes
Three leg hopping is rare in birds and dogs with foot pain hop differently. Keeping baby turtles in a goldfish bowl is not advised due to space and oxygen needs. A young bird can eat many insects daily, varying with species and growth, from dozens to hundreds.
Answers on birds nests and water divining rods
The notes discuss American cuckoos and their flimsy nests versus firmer platforms built by black-billed and other cuckoos. It questions witch hazel divining for water, noting scientific doubt and historic repudiation, and explains cattle bone substitutes for canaries are the tough shell of sepia mollusk used as grit to aid grinding of beaks.
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Bailey
American Journal of Science
Canaries
Beethoven Centennial Revered in Musical World
An essay on observance of anniversaries notes St Francis Dante Newton Beethoven’s 100th death anniversary being celebrated worldwide through performances of his works. It highlights Beethoven’s influence, accessible pieces, and a tale of the Moonlight Sonata inspired by a Bonn cottage girl. The piece reflects on art triumphing over fate and contrasts with other commemorations.
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Ecclesiastes
St. Francis
Dante
Isaac’ Newton
Voltaire
Ludwig
van Beethoven
Encyclopedia Britannica
Beethoven
Avon
Bonn
Homer
Keats
Uncle Ray’s Corner Saturday Talk Letters From Youth
A reader from a small Kentucky town shares details about population schools books and a Santa Claus photo incident. A girl respondent argues girls are more helpful at home, while Uncle Ray notes the exchange and reflects on the boys versus girls debate. Monday clouds and rain follow.
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Kentucky
Ray
Santa Clause
Josephine Brannon
Josephine
Happiness and the two kinds of happiness in life
The Philadelphia Public Ledger reflects on happiness as a retrospective feeling rather than a tangible thing. It distinguishes ephemeral joy from lasting happiness born of brotherly love, sympathy, understanding, and inner peace, citing Emerson on moral growth as the path to higher happiness.
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Philadelphia Public Ledger
Emerson
Restricting Acreage Debate Retains Cotton Planters
Washington Post notes bankers in the cotton states planned a campaign to curtail cotton acreage but observers report that preparations for planting are under way and the movement’s fate remains unclear.
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Washington Post
Jury says cosmetics not subversive of feminine morals
New York World notes a two to seven jury decision that cosmetics are not subversive of feminine morals. The piece coyly admits disappointment wishing the ruling outlawed cosmetics, while confessing curiosity about how a modern woman appears without lipstick and makeup.
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New York World
New York City
Sumner Gazette Urges Hard Surfacing For Iowa Roads
The Sumner Gazette notes widespread criticism of Iowa roads, citing Bremer County and others as failing under current construction. It argues that even well drained gravel streets fail, urging hard surfacing for main thoroughfares despite higher initial costs.
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Sumner
Iowa
Bremer County
Altho
Husbands and Wives Insight from Philadelphia Ledger
Jay E. House notes that women tire of husbands who are home constantly while women also enable husbands to leave by not obstructing their departure. He suggests the woman who allows her husband to go away can be sure he will return.
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Jay E. House
Philadelphia
Pubic Ledger
Public official and jail haircut tale in Abe Martin style
Abe Martin quips that officials first focus on self before public matters. A Bandit Stew Nu gent writes his mother describing a crowded prison and a five hour wait for a haircut, illustrating rough public life in small town humor.
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Nugent
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