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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1927

Page

4

Newspaper advertising and circulation policies summary

The document outlines subscription prices by carrier and mail, rates within and beyond 50 miles, plus general newspaper policies. It lists rights and responsibilities, such as crediting Associated Press dispatches, circulation figures, advertising payment terms, and the paper’s authority to edit or reject illicit ads. It notes office locations and advertising rate inquiries.

WOOK WIKES Associated Press United Press International News Audit Bureau of Circulations New York Philadelphia Chicago Los Angeles San Francisco Story, Brooks & Finley, Representatives

Charles Lathrop Pack and his forest education push

This profile honors Charles Lathrop Pack of Lakewood New Jersey as a key funder and promoter of forest conservation. It notes his creation of demonstration forests in the Adirondacks totaling 2300 acres, gifts to Yale Cornell and Washington State, planting programs in Europe, a Primer of Forestry distributed to 1.5 million school children, and ongoing efforts to advance protective legislation.

America Charles Lathrop Pack Lakewood N. J American Tree Association Ultmately Adirondacks New York State College of Forestry Pack Yale Washington State University Cornell Iowa State College Ames France Belgium Italy Mr. Pack

Baltimore Election Shocks Sun Faith in Free Maryland

An editorial laments the Baltimore mayoral result after a campaign centered on religious prejudice. It notes the Baltimore Sun's prior stance on intolerance and its role as a voice for Maryland’s self image as a free state. The piece bemoans the editors losing their comforting boasts and editorial prestige.

America William > F. Broening Baltimore Baltimore Sun Commonwealth Union Maryland Maryland Free State The Free State Commonwealths

Twelve New Spellings Adopted in Dictionaries

The Simplified Spelling Board of America reports twelve words now listed with alternative spellings in English dictionaries. Words include tho altho thrn thraout thore thorefore thoroly program catalog decalog pedagog prolog, with Courier usage noted for about 15 years.

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Retirement pension for famed Manhattan post office decipherer

Leonard McNicee, 65, of Schenectady Avenue, retires after 30 years as the leading expert in deciphering badly written addresses at the Manhattan post office. His work earned him respect and a quiet, paternal contribution to the city’s mail system.

Brooklyn Daily Eagle Leonard McNicee Schenectady Avenue Manhattan Post Office Jettera

Mailman Testimony On Somersault Therapy Explained

A reader recounts a mailman’s tale praising somersault therapy labeled as a health aid. The columnist clarifies the mailman’s wit and notes the claimed benefits from three months of the rego somersaults, while detailing the technique and the mailman’s humorous self portrayal.

Questions and Answers on Phenacetine in Feminex Tablets

Reader asks about phenacetine harms and combinations with aspirin caffeine and laxatives. Dr Brady notes physician views differ, cautions self treatment is risky, and emphasizes relying on a doctor. Letters should be brief, with stamped return envelopes for replies.

Kalamazoo Brady William Brady

Self test for health by Glenn Frank from Dartmouth college

The article outlines a self administered health test by Glenn Frank President of the University of Wisconsin and former Century Magazine editor. It presents 20 questions grouped into four factors of physical fitness including control fasting and habits and health behavior with scoring to reveal a health intelligence quotient.

Glenn Frank University of Wisconsin Century Magazine McClure Newspaper Dartmouth College

Rise and fall of the I W W movement noted

In a magazine piece on The Rise and Fall of the I W W movement TJ reflects on how the once frighting IW movement frightened many Americans. The article recalls memory awakening about the past and the movement's decline, comparing it to crusades now ended.

Charles City Press T.W. W I. W

New York 3% Observations on Life and Cab Rules

A 1927 column by O C McIntyre captures New York scenes from May 6 noting taxi drivers griping about riders and meters. It observes private cars replacing taxis, prohibitions era hideaways, cocktail service norms, and strict rules about visiting private homes and liquor display.

Uncle Wiggily and Jingle's Jumper

Uncle Wiggily and Jingle the rabbit girl argue over turns one Friday morning. Jingle says she will fix toys while Uncle Wiggily hides and laughs, fearing tickling. The playful scene centers on a light domestic dispute between the rabbit characters.

Uncle Wiggily Takes A Swing With Vine Jumper

Uncle Wiggily returns from the woods to find Jingle worried about a missing jumper. The fox is in jail, and a search party including Mr Twistytail and Nurse Jane Fuzzy Wuzzy rescues him after he simply enjoys swinging on a wild grape vine. Jingle then receives a new jumper and everyone is relieved.

Uncle Uncle Wigerly Jingle Boppy Anela Wigelly Jane Fuzzy Wuzzy Agingle Daddiums Mrs. Longears Bob Cat Jane Uncle Wiggily Mr. Twistytail Uncle Wigsily Pirel Wal Hall Mr. Longears Jingla Tumble

Not a clear article headline from the excerpt

The readable text is fragmented and lacks coherent events or identifiable people or organizations to summarize into a factual card. No concrete actions, dates, places, or outcomes are discernible for a proper T and S.

The Gray Phantom's Romance Ends in a Basem ent Standoff

The Gray Phantom pursues clues to Sylvanus Gage's murder and Mrs Trippe's death. He clashes with Lieutenant Culligore in a basement chase after a tunnel leads to a hidden escape. The Phantom tests Culligore's resolve while hinting at unseen evidence from Gage's case.

Gray Phantom Sylvanus Gage Gage Tommy Granger Granger Pinto Leay Lieut Culligore Mr. Phantom Trippe Calligore

Ark Puzzle for the Parlor or Barn

Uncle Rays Corner suggests a parlor or barn ark puzzle to amuse children. It requires effort to work out and promises a star act or circuit that local youths could perform, offering a Bible theme activity for gatherings.

Noahs Ark Illusion Staged With Hidden Compartments

A stage trick recreates Noahs Ark with a hollow chest and hinged end pieces. A boy in a cotton beard personates Noah as two dogs, two ducks, two cats, and two chickens appear from hidden hollows and a curtained opening. The audience views an empty chest before the reveal.

Noah Ray

The Polite Motorist in Newcastle Courier

A brief item notes the average driver believes caution when tooting a warning before moving, but actual care for pedestrians remains questioned in the local Newcastle Courier report.

Newcastle Courier

Burroughs Nature Club Notes Question Column

A brief nature notes column invites readers to send questions on nature subjects to the Nature Notes Dept. for answers in this paper. Questions of general interest are welcomed for future discussion and responses.

Nature Notes

What Becomes of Orioles After June In Trees

In tomorrow’s Nature Notes the author explains the seasonal pattern of Baltimore orioles: after early summer sightings decline by mid to late June as birds migrate to migration routes and warmer climates. The piece discusses diet changes, nesting cycles, and reasons for reduced vocal activity.

Baltimore Orioles

Answers to questions on animals and gardening techniques

The piece discusses domesticating minks and their pet potential, noting baby minks can be tamed but are destructive. It then offers cabbage pest control tips using tobacco tea, soap, kerosene emulsions, and strong soaps, plus plant hygiene advice. It ends with notes on the brown thrasher’s song and the misnomer mocker.

Beller

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