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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1927
Page
3
The column contrasts discipline with initiative as Col. Mitchell and Admiral Magruder faced a choice between following orders and public duty. It argues that sometimes breaking rules serves a higher obligation, citing examples of a football player and a soldier who defied signals and orders to achieve a crucial outcome.
A long analysis questions simple counts of federal prisoners rising after Volstead. It notes narcotics violations rising sharply and cites public health advocates urging smoke control as a health duty for cities to provide clean air. The piece argues crime and arrests need separate interpretation and emphasizes health over cost savings.
A Waterloo manufacturing firm plans to employ about 1200 to 1600 workers in 1925 and has enlarged employee parking to about 460 cars. The note suggests most workers will drive to work, highlighting rising automobile usage and the implied impact on living costs and wages.
A health column explains the heart and arteries as a continuous muscle system. It notes capillaries are not true vessels, discusses venules and arterioles, and describes how muscular contraction maintains blood pressure. Emotional and disease states affect pressure, with caution about high or low readings.
In New York a feature on telephone operators reveals training schools teaching etiquette and enunciation for switchboards and hotel staff. The piece notes strict codes, such as two year marriage prohibitions for hotel switchboard staff, and wariness of flirtations with callers. It also mentions Broadway patrons, tipping quirks, cafe scenes, and a quirky travel anecdote about a $35 sightseeing wagon ride.
Wisconsin president Glenn Frank argues for measured immediate action in farm policy while warning against hastily adopted remedies. He urges balancing short term relief with long term goals, emphasizing research, cooperation, and education as the farm sector’s enduring foundations.
A Nashville Tennessean editorial urges making tariff revision a campaign plank to seize a major political opportunity. It argues that current tariff policy demands change and praises the potential public service of a shift in Democratic stance.
Uncle Wiggily the rabbit, seeking a diamond ring and adventure, Hears a honk as he walks through the forest. He hides beneath a sassafras bush to avoid an auto and muses whether the ring or the quest will come first, while his wife Lady Rabbit prompts him.
Abe Martin style tale follows Uncle Wiggily as a fox schemes on a lakefront while a singing Swan helps recover a lost diamond ring. The Swan betrays no fear, rescues the ring, and earns Uncle Wiggily’s gratitude as Mrs. Longears praises the sparkling gift.
Miss L L Ballou visits Du buque. Neely & Co haul 55 wagons of lumber for Dunkard church. Frank Stoessiger fishes three bass and bickerel in hours. Hiram Moulton arrested for horse stealing. Floyd Messenger family returns from Oregon to visit parents. Cedar Falls Catholic church dedication with special train. Dread of riding causes injuries to Showalter family and others. Ed Mesick honored for long service at First Baptist Sunday school. Agriculture remains active as farmers visit city through muddy roads. Jesup Windsor sale changes hands to George E Roberts of Fort Dodge. John J Clements and Minnie Clough wed. Storm windows ad from Daniel & Neuman Co. Z H Weller reports rush business in Los Angeles. Hiram B Hoxia campaigns for sheriff.
A compilation of short items from Waterloo area including Lee McNeely visiting his cousin Rhey N. Cowin, N. B. Hersch advancing residence plans on Hawthorne avenue, W. Virden planning retirement from farming but staying at home on Black Hawk creek, J. K. Joder and Dr. J. H. Crippen on a fishing trip, M. H. Loomer involved in a streetcar collision with no injuries, Harry Limbert catching an 18 pound pike, F. W. Powers in Des Moines for a state health meeting, and M. E. Winn ill at home. Additional notes cover local framing styles, a squaw remark on window sizes, and chili drying for Mexican dishes with Pueblo corn mentions.
Uncle Ray describes Pueblo living in one to four story homes with ladders linking levels. He notes two room families with white beds and walls filled with bright holy pictures. Many natives are Christians due to Spanish influence, while some retain old beliefs. Some still converse in Spanish.
Nature club column provides reader questions on parrots nesting, foxes, tree sap, and a list of answers about the Great Auk history and extinction, frost formation, and methods to control shell less snails in basements using sprays and lime.
A collage of quips and brief notes from Iowa papers. Items reference school hats history, Chicago crime, reckless driving, a monument for Jeise James, a wrestling promoter, fashion-paults in wives pockets, filling stations, auto use by students, a vanished old fashioned man, a banquet speech without reminder, and assorted editorials.
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