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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1927
Page
13
The Sunday issue of the Watlelug Daily, Reported by W. H. Hartman Co., promotes the paper from the Park Avenue corner at Commercial Street. The edition number is 69 no. 105, with telephone contact Branch Exchange 6100.
John C Hartman serves as president and editor while Jackson NeeCoy is treasurer and GM. Rates listed include weekly and yearly mail options within and beyond 60 miles. Also contains Associated Press and United Press International notices and advertising policies.
Figures from the U S Department of Agriculture show Iowa neared 100000 radios on farms by April 1927 with a 125 percent year over year rise from July 1926. In 1924 farm vehicles numbered 200786, the highest among states. radios and cars imply roughly one auto per farmer and one radio per two farmers, signaling strong rural material conditions.
Ohio Congressman Martin L. Davey sent President Coolidge a long telegram highlighting Mississippi flood devastation and urging action. He blamed deforestation for reduced soil moisture and faster runoff, warning future droughts and floods without forest restoration and better water management across upland areas and tributaries.
A midwestern editor urges a response to Sinclair Lewis, who slandered small towns, doctors, merchants, and ministers in Main Street and other novels. The piece laments the need for a strong rebuttal and asks who should deliver it, likening the dilemma to the mice and the cat fable.
The country hears that Governor Al Smith may support the eighteenth amendment and Volstead act with a plan for states to set nonintoxicating beverage limits at 2.75 percent. Such a move would risk his steadfast anti pro prohibition image and his reputation for bold policy stands, including his religious question handling.
Albany Utica Yonkers and Youngstown top U S list with no typhoid deaths in 1926. Several cities posted under two per 100 000, while others ranged from two to five and higher rates. The piece urges immunization and criticizes municipal sanitation practices, noting downstream water pollution and calls for legal redress.
The baby will be born well but near contact with a tuberculous mother risks infection. An infant in the same house is highly likely to be infected. BCG tuberculin given orally to newborns has cut infant deaths in France from over 25 to under two percent. Best approach is remove the baby to a preventorium or place with a foster mother. Dr Brady will answer health questions if a stamped self addressed envelope is enclosed.
Glenn Frank argues democracy must balance excellence with equality. He roots excellence in natural striving and urges reexamining equality to avoid mediocrity. He warns against empowering mediocrity while preserving justice and graciousness in pursuit of national greatness.
A Chicago conference on urban traffic produced nearly forty recommendations backed by surveys and study. They cluster into four groups: ban parking in dense zones, adopt a uniform traffic code, widen streets and ensure future adequacy, and accelerate transit. The plan, if adopted, could greatly relieve congestion and may be widely adopted with local adjustments.
Wayne Nebraska Herald comments on male leg fashion, noting many are too fat or too lean. The piece jokes that some legs resemble bonyyard remains and would look diabolical on poison bottles. It argues for modesty and drapery, preferring anonymity over offending those with different figures.
New York observers note a shift in dress and manners as Manhattan maids adopt a calm, Mongolian inspired look with middle parted hair, sepia skin tones, long pointed nails, and long cigarette holders. Stage stars quickly follow, while designers offer accessories to blend the look.
Uncle Wiggily announces a post school adventure near the hollow stump for those who excel in lessons and are released early by the Lady Mouse Teacher. Bunny pupils cheer as Scooter vows to study hard and join the outing with Uncle Wiggily.
Baby Bunty questions what is inside while Nurse Jane and wife refresh the front hall. The rabbit gentleman hurries to the school to see how many bunnies were allowed out early by the Lady Mouse. Uncle Wiggily laughs at the students’ good behavior as Bunty leads a group of rabbits from Scramble to Bumble.
Ottumwa Courier urges action as upper valley floods threaten south while north suffers drought. It warns forestry loss and drainage district conversions divert water into main streams, lowering soil moisture and endangering crops. The piece calls for nonpartisan resolve after repeated disasters.
Edward Payson Weston, at 87, walked to church as an example for young men to rely on walking rather than hitchhiking along highways. The Public Ledger highlights his lifelong habit of walking and his perfect health, suggesting walking as a path to longevity until funds allow rail fare or a car.
The Gray Phantom revisits the Gage house lab in search of clues to Sylvanus Gage’s murder. He finds seven skeletal cages missing Raschenell as he probes rooms with a flashlight. A hidden danger looms as Lt. Culligore diamonds him with a pistol in the basement at night.
Uncle Rays Corner explains a safe fire trick with an empty paper bag half filled with water that won’t burn under flame. It warns of leaks and cautions about fire dangers from childhood accidents. It also shares a fork sound trick and teases tomorrow’s dancing skeletons.
This column invites readers to submit questions on nature subjects for the Burroughs Nature Club Notes compiled by HOUGHTON at a local publishing house in 1927. It encourages general interest inquiries to be sent to the Nature Notes Department with answers to appear in future issues.
In tomorrow's feature, readers asked which birds arrive latest, how to deal with fruit conserve fly swarms, and what a civet cat is. The note explains winter-to-spring birds vary by region, suggests practical steps to cap fruit fly infestations, and clarifies a civet cat as a small carnivorous mammal often mistaken for other animals.
The piece notes Abe Martin predicting uncertain risks as promoters and missionaries may shape future actions. Mrs. T.afe Bud’s mother jokes about going home to attend cows, while prompting concern about supper plans.
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