Publicity as Public Service in Crime Warps and Opera Notes
The piece argues that crime reporting drives public awareness and justice, citing cases like the 1924 New York infant deaths and broader campaigns. It discusses newspaper responsibility, libel risks, and how press coverage spurs reform, while also touching on Chicago opera plans and debunking snake charming myths.
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W. H. Hartasan Cy
Corner Park Ave
Commercial Sb
John C. Harrisan
Jackton McCoy
Treas
Gen'l Mgr
Arime Postefice
Waterloo
Iowa
Pressional News Associated Prisss
Ad Bureau of Circulations
New York
Philadelphia
Chicago
Los Angeles
San Brancisco
S Story
Brooks & Finley
Representatives
Geisen-Volk
Drs. Geisen-Volk
Florida
The Penalty of Art in Chicago Opera Finance
The Chicago Civic Opera company posted a deficit of 400000 this past season, announced by Samuel Insull president of the trustees. The loss reflects weak popular response or mismanagement, with speculation that language barriers and elitist perceptions deter general audiences.
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Chicago Civic Opera Company
Samuel Insull
Grapefruit Prices and Politics Stir Iowa Commentaries
Mason City Globe-Gazette writer Alex Milter criticizes price disparities for grapefruit seen by his wife in Florida and links them to freight rates and political shifts. He notes Florida’s grapefruit market contrasts with Iowa corn pricing and questions who profits in the marketing chain, amid broader debates on production and regulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Mason City Globe-Gazette
Alex Milter
Democrats
Cotumn
Washington News
Davenport
Florida
Washington
Tihey
Brookfart
Mersiyn
Morocco
Aitho
Alex
Florians
Mier
Raoul
Ito Hepth Degron
Brook
Crush of arthritis and myths about rheumatism
A health column by Dr. Wladlam Brady debunks the term rheumatism and explains arthritis as joint inflammation. It describes causes of rheumatic fever, various throat infections, and how bacteria reach joints or the heart, plus reader questions on child growth, minerals, kidney health, and skin patches with medical clarifications.
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Ansley Brawlen
Ansley
Gmrs
Iowa echoes on federal aid roads and state growth
Des Moines Tribune notes federal funds for Iowa roads depend on meeting requirements. Kansas shows money may not come without state action. Officials praise law changes for highway development and cite historical federal revenue to justify continued use. Muscatine Journal discusses railroad consolidation as efficiency gains. Council Bluffs column admires Bryan despite flaws. Marshalltown piece cites Houghton’s view of American stance on Europe.
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Des Moines Tribune
Iowa
Kansas
Paulen
Curtis Drought
Laws
Mr. Bryan
Council Bluffs
Bryan
Florida
Abe Martin Party Reminiscence By Sage Bud
In a casual recollection Abe Martin recalls past gatherings, noting the house party vibe and the value of remembering who attended. Sage Bud reflects on friendships and shared moments from those events.
Brain Tests by Sam Loyd and fill-in puzzle notes
Puzzle shows Loyd brain tests with definitions for paleness and a drinking vessel. It gives instructions to fill a column with words, strike out letters, and reveal a name of a ro dent armed with quill hike spipes. answer words listed include Pyx teeth onion ies earn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pyx
X. Lee
Innie
Sthon
Burroughs Nature Club Notes Impart Curious Facts
In a late column readers ask about grizzly births plant lignum peat coal formation and sparrow cold tolerance. The exchange explains plant structure gas under ground formation and notes birds need steady nourishment and may migrate or rely on urban grain sources for warmth.
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Europe
North American
Walla
Friend Wife by Roe Fulkerson unfolds a dinner plan
Imogene schemes to trap Archie Thomas with Samantha to rekindle a marriage. Andrew objects but is drawn into a domestic satire as plans spiral into a kitchen boldface scheme amid talk of cooking and romance.
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Friend Wife
Roe
Fulkerson
Samantha
Imogene
Andrew
Archie Thomas
Itchie
Archie
Alberta
Goat
Quick Relief for Rheumatism Ad Claim
An advertisement promises quick relief for rheumatism with Rheuma from Wangler Bros. It claims it targets uric acid and benefits kidneys and liver and offers a money back guarantee if unsatisfied. The copy appeals to skeptics and urges immediate purchase at a small price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wangler Bros
Pile Sufferers Offered Hemroid Remedy Claim
An advertisement touts Hemroid as a harmless internal tablet remedy for piles. It claims internal stagnation causes piles and promises quick, lasting relief by improving blood circulation in the lower bowel, avoiding surgery.
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Jane
Leonhardt
Wangler Bros
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Weterleg
Evening Courier
Helen Gelsen-Volk
New York City
Bureau of Vital Statistics
St. Agnes
Minnie Maddern Fiske
Charles Wakerfield
Cadman
Gordon MccCreagh
Adventure Magazine
MccCreagh
Beeta
Wladlam Brady, M.D
Nealthy
L. P. AD
Vichy
Deeprock
Lithia
Dr. Brady
William Brady
Muscatine Journal
Senator Cun Mins
Houghton
Marshalltown Times-Republican
America
Abe Martin
Mra
Sage
Sam Loyd
Tablovn
Strekl
Bttom
Lou
Yourseuf
Tao
Uncle Wigegily and the
Silver Arrow
Howard R. Garis
Hollow Stump
Ve Eute
Animal Children
Dickie
Nellie Chip Chip
Cupid
Lady Mouse
Rabbit Girl
Baby Bunty
Weezie Longears
Uncle Wiggily
Weezie
Tully
Bang Iy
Wizzie
Weeziet
Mouse
Wwyatt
Rabbit Tay
Isak Ike
Isak Ike 3 Croaked But His Deepest Voice. “Uncle Wiggily
Unnele Wiggily
Weezle
Mr. Longears
Bob
Uncle
Golden Ball
Burroughs Nature Club
Houghton Mipflisco
Azure
Wature Notes
Resinel
W. J. Roth
Falmer
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