USING OUR RIVERS
Mayor Stewart Gilman of Sioux City describes a 200-guest river trip to Kansas City and Lexington arguing a 12-foot channel on the Missouri could lower freight costs. He cites an interstate commission rating and Secretary Hoover’s view that inland waterways boost farm regions toward economic equality. He urges congressional funding for upper and lower Missouri and Mississippi projects and barge service extension.
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Stewart Gilman
Sioux City
War Department
Missouri
Kansas City
Lexington
Fort Benton
Mont
Midwest
Northwest
Iowa
Waterloo
Giiman
Hoover
Minneapolis
New Orleans
Giman
Liverpool
Seattle
Iown
Mississippi
The Younger Generation Aims and Alleged Causes
A 1927 opinion piece weighs three views on youth decline, noting Dr McKinley of Des Moines reports over half social disease cases involve school age youths. It argues parents fail in duties by neglecting time, knowledge of children, and home training as key factor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Des Moines’ Health Center
TAR POT AND THE KETTLE
A Boston high school football program is criticized by a Vedar Rapida editor who attacks the school’s spending on new uniforms and staff. The piece mocks educational values while recalling past figures under Mr Novak at Parlor City High, highlighting long-standing tensions in local athletics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vedar Rapida
Boston
Parlor Gity High School
Novak
Washington High
LWO
The Mystery of Cancer and Public Resources
A long critique of New York state cancer research centers at Buffalo and the Gratwick Cancer Laboratory. The piece questions effectiveness, cites free patient care and radium access, and promotes public information from the American Society for the Control of Cancer and the American Medical Association. It also includes reader questions on lighting and climate for health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
New York
Buffalo
Gratwick Cancer Laboratory
Roentgen
Madame Currie
American Society For the Control of Cancer
Seventh Avenue
New York City
American Medical Association
Chicago
The Tired Farmer by Glenn Frank
The Tired Farmer critiques overpromise in farm policy and calls for realistic, research driven solutions. It argues farmers tire of hollow remedies and urges emphasis on long term development, cooperation, and education within the broader economic system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Frank
University of Wisconsin
Century Magazine
McClure Newspaper
Alan
Wired
California
Will Rogers
Longworth
Nick Longworth
Nick
Nationwide sign language plan aims to standardize highway symbols
The government proposes an all American sign language for drivers and pedestrians within two years. It seeks to replace state symbols to reduce highway deaths and bind the nation with shared understanding across travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hampton Chronicle
Lowden Aide Criticized Over Support Shortfalls
The Eagle Grove Eagle notes Lowden faces weak backing from several allies and suggests silencing critics and limiting criticisms could aid his presidential nomination bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowden
Eagle Grove Eagle
Athletic rules limit ages but not whole team in twenty first year
The article notes that while rules cap individual ages at 23, there is no prohibition on all eleven players being twenty one or older. It cites past overemphasis on football leading to Washington High being suspended for a year, arguing the issue of victory obsession varies by state.
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Laera el Ha
W. H. Hartmann
Courter Bidg
Corner Park Ave
Commercial SI
Telephone Branch Exchange 100
John CG. Haerkman
Atteceerss
Dacksor McCoy
Watarioa
Towa
Associated Press
United Press
al News
MIO
Audit Bureau of Circulations
New York
Philadelphia
Chicago
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Story
Brooks & Finley, Representatives
Washington High Waas
Massachusetts
Iowa
Long ‘Island
Chiefa Iy
New York by Bay Reflections on Beauty Fame and Money
The column notes New York’s fixation on beauty and youth with show girls, models, and socialites earning high pay for appearances. It recalls Nan Patterson Evelyn Thaw and Dot King, and cites a Long Island estate spared from damage by visitors. Hal Skelly and Barbara Stanwyck in Burlesque receive praise as the season’s best performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nan Patterson
Evelyn Thaw
Dot King
Hal Skelly
Barbara Stanwyck
Uncle Wiggily’s Golf Game Dilemma
In a morning scene Uncle Wiggily complains of rheumatism keeping him from playing golf with Mr. Stubtail the bear Gentir. Mrs Longears assists and Nurse Jane prepares breakfast as Dr. Possum may be called for relief.
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Uncle W
Mrs. Longears
Jane
Dr. Possum
Mr. Stubtail
Bear Gentir
Bear grumbles over many turns in front yard golf scene
The bear laments many turns and a missed golf day. Mrs Longears recalls dog gentlemen playing a wise game of golf in Mr Bow Wow’s kennel front yard, offering a possible distraction from disappointment.
Uncle Wiggily Golfing in the Yard Fun
Uncle Wiggily turns his yard into a pretend golf course with holes dug in the grass and painted red numbers on shovels. Mr. Longears and friends join a toy rabbit for a playful match until an Alligator tries to snatch a ball but is thwarted when Stubtail sinks a shot.
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Anette
Wulf
Mel
Uncle Wiggily
Hallow Stump
Stubtail
Wiggily
Mr. Longears
Uncle
Rolf
Skillery
Uncle Wipefly
Mr. Stubtail
Gator
Mr. Stubtall
Walt
Chan
Uncle Whetly
Hitchen
Mr. Stihtall
Mr. Tangaars
Stubtall
Sosa Ferry
Uncle Wig- Yeily
the Swan
Once His Wife Teases a Tangled Love Triangle
Tabor Wynne confronts June Wynne about their marriage as June seeks a divorce and Lance Fairless pressed by a nagging entanglement with Jennifer Chaillis who nurses Wynne back to health. A second scene shows June seeking answers in New York, revealing deep emotional conflict and possible future choices.
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Tabor Wynne
June
Ufe
Lance Fairless
Wynne
Jennifer Chaillis
Jess
New York
Miss Challis
Lance
Jenny
MAKINGS OF A FLIER Suggested contest ideas
A Cedar Rapids Gazette style note speculates on human dancing and speed as echoes of ancient jellyfish and lightning bugs. The Indianapolis News hints at a contest for convention callers amid successful hog, chicken, and husband caller events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Indianapolis News
Burroughs Nature Club Notes from Houghton Mifflin era
Readers send questions on nature topics to the Nature Notes Dept. Answers discuss the linnet versus house finch, moulting in relation to climate, and how a spider web can vanish overnight due to wind, weather, or predator interference.
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Burroughs Nature Club
Houghton Mifflin
Nature Notes
California
Batey
Birds of
U.S
Houghton Mifflin Company
Maker of Pueblo Pottery Tells Old and Modern Trades
UNCLE Ray describes Pueblo pottery in Isleta and other centers noting clay work, coil bowls, basket bases, and decoration with red blue green and yellow. He explains sun drying, polishing, and firing, plus the bread ritual in bowls and jars.
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Acoma
Nottary
Uncle Ray
Hamex
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Astarqos
Personal Health Service
William Brady, M. D
Nat'l Newspaper Service
Sue Fin
WWFY
Anawerm
Florida
Hermuda
Brady
William Brady
Bay
C. O. McIntyre
McNaught Synd Late, Inc
Hs & City
Ritz
Dora
Broadway
Howard R. Garis
Miss Smith
UN Mars
Jonn J. Jones
Auburn New -York
MY Dear
Madam
Mil’ and
Ige
Abe Martin
Louis Joseph Vance
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Tabor
Ridge
Tarbor
Nate
Tabort
Omantkin
Anis Jane
Taber
Dune
Intuit
Lfe
Fairless
Tive
Tabar
Tehor
Columbus, O
New York Telegram
Isleta
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