Mother's Day tribute and labor picket tensions
A Waterloo Iowa printed notice highlights Mother's Day being observed on the second Sunday in May with poems and sentiments. The page shifts to discuss labor strikes, picketing limits, and rights to stay on or cross picket lines, noting British government actions to prevent transit disruption when necessary.
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Haroman
Courier’ Ride
Corner Park Ave
Commercial St
John C. Haruman
Halver
Jackson McCoy
Waterloo
Iowa
Associated Press
United Press International News
OEE
Audit Bureau of Circulations
New York
Philadelphia
Chicago
Ten Angeles
San Francisco
Atthes
Stars
Brooks & Finlay
Representatives
Strikes, Society, and Media Echoes Across England and America
A long excerpt surveys the English general strike, noting minimal violence overall but episodes of unrest labeled as hoodlums. It contrasts government labor policy with workers rights to organize, bargain, and strike, while reflecting on motion pictures impact and parental responsibility in children’s media amid editorials and reader comments.
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England
Kingdom
Walt
Bible and Diabetes Diets From Earlier Medical Myths
In former medical practice dietary lists labeled may eat and may not eat guided patients alongside tonics and pills. The author recalls old starch fears driving sanitarium losses, contrasts with modern understanding that carbohydrate tolerance in diabetes is individual and must be managed by physicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanhopes
Dickens
New Era Dawns in National Government Debate
Iowa editors note a shift in governance as representative government is praised for electors’ participation while warning against Boss Tweed style ambitions. Sioux City Tribune hints at federal action, while Waverly Independent-Republican jokes about missing Washington garden seed consignments and oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa
United States
Arntha
Opodel
Boss Tweed
New York
Sioux City Tribune
National Congress
National Administration
Waverly
Washington
Afterthoughts on Play and Imagination Across Generations
Austin Tims reflects on John D. Rockefeller’s vast play palace for his sons and contrasts it with the simple, inventive joys of ordinary children. He recalls homemade playthings, hills, ponds, and creekside adventures, arguing imagination and resourcefulness outshine wealth in creating lasting memories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Rockefeller
Congu
Tess
Hossesses
Rosa
Wade
Joho
Jens
Rockefeller
Uncle Wiggily and the Red Chair tale prompts visit
Uncle Wiggily and his wife discuss Baby Bunty visiting tomorrow. She is lively and jolly, but Baby Bunty favors sitting in a high chair, recalling the old one used by their child. The tale centers on the playful tension over seating and tradition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cain
Fan Ros
Wimvar
Anara
Waterna
Baby Bunty
Lncle Wiggily
Making Friends By Mail In Uncle Rays Corner
Readers of the Corner express a strong wish to exchange letters with peers. Mildred Paulsell asks for names and addresses of Corner readers aged around ten to twelve, promising to send at least two contacts to each participant. The editor notes many letters arrive from across the country and mentions bird favorites and a Nature folder distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TATA
Ime
Mildred Paulsell
Mildred
Andi Birlis
Uncle Ray Receives Fragmented Letter and Child’s Tale
A torn note to Uncle Ray from Courier Watersoo shares a whimsical story about Bunty the bunny painting red chairs and disguising like a tomato to confuse the Wolf. The chaotic text mentions a chair, paint, onions, soup, and playful misunderstandings in a childlike scene.
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Bunty
Questions and Answers on Birds and Insects in Nature Notes
The Burroughs Nature Club section answers readers questions on how to deter pests and protect crops. It lists small birds, identifies striped cucumber beetles, and gives nonfatal remedies, noting arsenate and sulfur mixes while warning of rain washout. It also references related farm-value commentary from Davenport Times on rural investment and urban growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karnlees
Privarys Efrecy
Davenport
Red Chair Painting by Uncle Wiggily
In a woodshed scene Uncle Wiggily and friends paint Bunty’s old chair red for Baby Bunty. The rabbit awkwardly covers walls and floor with paint, sparking playful teasing from Mr Long-eared, Uncle Butter, Bow Wow, and the Wolf as a comedic misadventure unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Wiggix
Bunty
Uncle Wiggily
Pig
Sinele
Pis
Mr. Longeurs
Mr. Longears
Uncle @utler
Uncle Butter
Mr. Bow Wow
Uncle
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Euston
Iself
Mottier
Teir
Foren
Bidek Beauty
Miereture
Adam Bede
Seariet Letter
Ramon
Anna Kureninz
Earl A. Roadman
William Brady
Handa
A. AL
Gene Hugh
Cumming
United States Public Health Service
Public
Pratix
American Medical Association
Rock Teller Institute
Dr. Brady
Austin Tims
Uncle Wiggily and
the Red Chair By
Howard R. Garis
Uncle Wisgily
Uncle “Wiggly
Uncle Rays
Teast
Uncle Ray
Courier Watersoo
Burroughs Nature Club
Houghton, Mlfflin
Nature Notes
Abe Martin
Tell Binkley
Furnace
Hallekfelt
Nove Tolls
Hall-Ekfelt
Balls Street
Waterlie, Jawal
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