Self-Government conference on June 30 at old town building
A Waterloo Evening Courier item notes a three-day "commonwealth conference" closing June 30 at the old stone building in Town City, the state university Iowa backing. Prof. Benjamin F. Shambaugh leads the session, with focus on stimulating creative interest in commonwealth problems and local-government concerns amid debates on federal aid and transportation.
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Town City
State Univrsity
Iowa
Benjamin F. Shambaugh
Hal Science
Noted Stuerty
Ecuritty
Ibis
Abraham Lincoln
Chain letters and postal reform thoughts in era notes
A compilation of editorials and quips from Hampton Chronicle and Waverly Democrat discussing superstition in chain letters, skepticism toward luck myths, and a congress proposal to curb fraudulent investment literature. It contrasts public caution with concerns over government overreach and postal card nostalgia amid rail and exploration references.
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Hampton Chronicle
A. Bis
Congress
Post Office Department
Blue Sky
Consent Decrees and the Erosion of Justice
A discussion of consent decrees in the eastern states notes authorities strike bargains with law violators to avoid trials. Cabaret or club owners escape punishment while promising to cease, risking diminished respect for law and potential dangers from such impunity. The piece argues genuine justice requires enforcement and penalties.
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Antidore
Abe Martin quips about a wager and a closing scene
A clipped Abe Martin exchange hints at a wager between two men. One man jokes about a closed mouth, another mentions a waltz and guitar as he jokes about margins and attention, all in a folksy, humorous style.
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Nat Care
Tel Biak
Afterthoughts About a Girl Graduate and Dreams
A reflective piece on a girl graduate, her parents pride, and the balance between lofty youthful ideals and practical life. It muses on sacrifice, parental joy, and the enduring value of ambition, while recognizing the comforts and limits of fame and material success.
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Jane
James Whitecomb Tey
South Seas
Kittch’en
Griists
Strants
Tilima Donnas
Have the children immunized now against diphtheria
Dr Brady explains why exposing children to diseases is dangerous and urges parental accountability for vaccination against diphtheria. He cites Schick test results in rural vs urban children, notes widespread immunization in New York with toxin antitoxin, and summarizes Park's findings on serum safety and reactions.
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New York State
William H. Park
New York
Park
Schick
Pale Hands by Waal Devo Batcitulor Scene
Mary applies for a job with a society woman named Taila after a talk. Taila declines a husband replacement offer while Mary, in modest attire, visits the grand Madison Avenue home of the Kingsteys, entering a lavish, multi room apartment through a Japanese butler. The scene ends as she hesitates at a closed door.
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Madison Avenue
Laila
Mystery of a Personal Maid in Mrs Kingsleys Room
Leila Brown, applying for a lady's maid position, meets Mona Kingsley in a rose lit room. Kingsley tests her while Leila balances awe and fear, realizing she may be treated as an equal. Mona offers a trial, dismissing references and setting a tomorrow deadline. Chapter ends with the hint of control and power dynamics.
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Mona Kingsey
Teila
Richard Wingsing
Jessa
Leila Ande
Mrs. Kingsley
Mona
Leila
Leila Brown
Burroughs Nature Club Notes in Houghton Mifflin era
The fragmentary nature column asks about bird eggs in different regions and why egg appearances vary by geography. It hints at quiz questions about animal jaw strength, noting the lion and hyena as examples and mentioning crocodile jaws and egg-laying patterns.
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Leares
Hong
Grhid
Paul Finds a Prick and a Loyal Friend
In Part VI of The Little Runaway, Paul endures his father's death and wanders to a yard where a fox terrier greets him. The dog offers companionship as Paul, sorrowful and isolated, names him Roger, seeking comfort in a new bond. The tale promises to continue Monday.
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Paul
Pawl
Paul Sai
Roger
Uncle Wiggily and the attic glue mishap tale
A nurse cites Bunty trapped by glue on a toy eye while Uncle Wiggily and Baby Bunty race to the attic. Bunty explains she stuck the glue, became stuck, and Nurse Jane frees her with warm water. The piece blends a children’s tale with gardening notes on nesting boxes and wax begonia root galls and control suggestions.
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Jana
Bunty
Jon Vojca
Nurse Jane
Wiggily
Uncle
Baby
Uncle Wiggily
Shs
Jane
Avith
Uncle Wiggily and the Broken Chair Tale
Uncle Wiggily hosts Mr. Twistytail who sits in the chair, breaks it, and admires a polite response. Father Rabbit and Baby Bunty help mend with glue and cords while Bunty tests the fix, keeping the household calm as the chair rests to harden.
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Twistytail
Wiggily
Mr. Twistytail
Pantisix
Mr. Fongears
Uuete
Mr. Longears
Curly
Floppy
Wiggity
Chase
Bunty
Eifid
Aneks
Baby Bunty
Julie
Jane Fuzzy
Views of the People Claims Oblivion for Wicked
Waterloo editor argues against eternal torment in the Bible, claiming hell and fire signify destruction rather than endless punishment. He cites Greek and Hebrew roots, discusses mortality, resurrection, and divine mercy, and critiques inherited sin theories. The piece ends noting a French diesel engine development.
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Waterloo
Hell
Jacsh
Jerussica
Jesus Christ
Christ
Gort
Charles W. Howe
Newton Street
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Fatima Skate
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William Brady, M.D
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M. W
Waal Devo
Batcitelor
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Marat
Mary
Taila
Sive
Thuf Lowa
Bes Z
Mistress
Burroughs Nature Club
Houghton Mire Las Co
Uncle Rap
Lunarrow
Cotuer
Virginia
Georgia
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Jones
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Howard R. Garis
Bray
G. C. Kennedy
Marsh
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