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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1927

Page

3

Daily Waterloo Courier front page boilerplate, 19th century

The notice outlines publication details for Aarcelle Associated Press Waterloo Courier. It lists staff roles John C. Hartman as president and editor, Jackson Macoy as treasurer and general manager, and mentions advertising policies, postal classifications, and national AP and United Press affiliations. It notes subscription and advertising payment terms and states office locations and representative agencies.

W. H. Hartman Co Couriet Bidg Corner Park Ave Commercial St Cele John C. Hartman Odessa Waterloo United Press Associated Press Audit Bureau of Circulations New York Philadelphia Chicago Los Angeles San Francisco Story Brooks & Finley, Representatives

Baron Steuben and the Valley Forge reformer

Baron Frederick William von Steuben, a Prussian noble and ally of George Washington, helped restore order at Valley Forge and shaped American military discipline. His landing in Portsmouth New Hampshire on December 1 is marked as part of the war’s sesquicentennial observances, recognizing his pivotal role alongside Lafayette and Kosciuszko.

Baron Steuben America Lafayette Kosciuszko Baron Frederick William von Steuben Portsmouth N. H England Valley Forge George Washington Washington Steuben Congress Germany

Tattooing survives ancient stigma in modern times

M D Shie argues tattooing remains widespread despite social scorn among some races. The practice began as grief expression and religious symbol, with Greeks and Romans tattooing criminals and prisoners of war. Japan bans it to curb disease. in the United States there is no federal law and only three cities regulate it.

M. D. Shie M. D Lixgela Japan Cleveland San Francisco Norfolk

Holidays in Italy and Britain Spark a Holiday Debate

The piece notes Mussolini ending holidays in Italy while Britain extends Christmas from Friday to Thursday with Boxing Day and a bank holiday. It contrasts English observances with American work culture, suggesting such leisure would be unthinkable in the United States.

Mussolini Italy England Mehdy

Know Your Stuff and Transportation Trends Highlight New Bridges

An art critique mocks football realism showing six linemen and a backfield hero, urging realism and consultation with players before publication. The piece on Charles City Press New York notes the Holland tunnel opening, its 48 million cost, and describes other new bridges in Niagara, Detroit, New Orleans, and San Francisco as part of a broader drive to expand transportation. It argues Americans, a nation of builders, demand ever-better transport to move people and goods, placing transportation as a fourth essential after food, clothing, and shelter.

Charles City Press New York Holland Tunnel Madsen River Niageara River Buffalo Detroit River Detroit New Orleans San Francisco

The Power of Resistance in Health Myths

The piece critiques the idea that cleanliness and bathing build disease resistance. It argues the state health commissioner’s view that filth does not breed disease is more accurate, noting no scientist proves broad resistance to pneumonia or tuberculosis. It highlights specific immunity as the true defense and urges caution against sensational claims by soap and bath interests.

State Health Department State of New York W. Gt T Js Betts Pation J. B. Stocker Lawrason Journal of the Outdoor’ Life Detroit Wayne County Society Jefferson Street Tibellera Turge S Tocker Tuberculosis Society Hans Mir Robert Lewis Stevenson Mother Nature Esquimo Canada United States Mackinzle Lend National Republic of Gov. Smith Senator Reed Missouri Hoover Lowden Hughes Dawes Coolidge

The Roots of War by Glenn Frank analysis of war causes

Glenn Frank surveys causes of war through five categories including economic dynastic nationalistic religious and sentimental factors. He cites T A Turner’s Causes of War and The New Revolution and argues pacifists and militarists both misfire. War’s roots lie deep in many soils and require wiser global governance beyond simplistic antiwar preachments.

T. A. Turner Mr. Turner Locarno Tule Guy

Broadway dreams and the drudgery of fame in New York

Nov 26 New York. Broadway is described as a place where thousands chase breaks that never come. The essay surveys actors, playwrights, and songwriters, noting relentless effort, failed breaks, and the lure of a single hit. It also mocks dramatic critics and the glamorous veneer versus harsh reality.

New York Broadway America Hopeful Guild Ritz Greenwich Village Walter

Uncle Wiggily's Winter Garden Tale

In a Sunday page from Uncle Wiggily's Winter Garden, Jingle Longears and her twin sister Jangle cry out in distress. Uncle Wiggily, brushing his whiskers, wonders what ails them as Jingle laments a bad school answer and the loss of her doll, on a Saturday with no class.

Ship News City Hall Park Row Wall Street Teddy Jingle Longears Jangle Jingle Uncle Wiggily Halal

The Woozie Wolf Mystery in the Snow

In a puzzled scene the Woozie Wolf and Attic creatures bemoan lost dofiles in the snow. Jangle and Jingle report dolls hidden from a front grate, prompting Uncle Wigelly to abandon adventures and seek the dollies' whereabouts.

Jangle Uncle Wigelly

Uncle Wiggily Finds Lost Dolls In Snow

In a snowy bungalow scene Uncle Wiggily digs for two missing dolls Betsey Pasettsie and Tootsie Lootsie after the twins Jingle and Jangle fearfully left them in a drift. A wolf slips into the snow garden misjudges the scene, then kicks the dolls to the path, where Mr. Longears retrieves them and restores the twins’ cheer.

Uncle Wiggily Betsey Pasettsie Jingle Tootsie Jangle Boo Lttle Rabbit Twins Polly Flinders Mr. Longears Jackie Feetie Bow Wow Rabbit Uncle Mr. Twistytail Woozie Uncle Wiegerly Uncle Wiggly Boley Pasettsie Mr. Ee Jingie Uncle Wigglly

Burroughs Nature Club Notes questions and answers

The column invites readers to submit questions on native subjects with responses promised in tomorrow’s Nature Notes. It includes inquiries about why old clam shells crunch, olive colored birds with white wing bars, and the largest American frog and its jump. Previous answer fragment discusses bird sternum and flightlessness in ostrich.

Nature Notes Mrawers

November dawn and the power of advertising in America

The essay reflects on waking before day in late autumn, the drift of rural and urban life under early light, and the stubborn pull of nature’s schedule. It then muses on the dignity of workers chasing dreams and ends with Davenport Times praising newspaper advertising as a vital driver of commerce and bulk of daily sales.

Sixth Avenue Legion Broadway Davenport Times America

A Little Saturday Talk on Planets and News

UNCLE RAY'S CORNER shares questions from a student Helen Erwin about planetary orbits, gravity, and larger telescopes. The piece explains why planets don t collide, how gravity would affect a falling person, and notes Mount Wilson telescope advances and costs. It also covers dog paw care, a Canadian poplar discussion, and a political poll snapshot.

Helen Erwin Earth Mars Jupiter Mount Wilson California

Straw Votes and Public Ledger Interpretations Cited

Philadelphia Public Ledger notes varying meanings of straw votes and polls. Some counted as meaningful while many hold little value. The report highlights how informal polls can mislead and confuse public perception.

Philadelphia Public Ledger

Community Chest Gains Ground In Community Progress

Austin Minnesota Herald notes the Community Chest as a forward step in local affairs. The scheme has commendation in many towns and cities planning adoption, aiming to replace haphazard charity with organized progress through coordinated efforts.

Austin Minn Community Chest

Hoover’s Weakness and Fashion Trends in Social Notes

Washington Star notes Feibert Hoover’s practical, workmanlike stance leaves little room for rhetorical flair and presidential ambitions. Atlanta Constitution cites fashion dictates on corn mower motifs in gentlemen’s attire, including cornflower accents in the left hip pocket.

Hoover Washington Star Feibert Hoover Atlanta Constitution

Notable shifts in voter stance cited by Abe Martin

The column mocks old time politics with a speaker noting that many once cautious Democrats now openly refuse to hide their views. It contrasts historic voting risks with modern bluntness, mentioning people who acted calmly after casting ballots and implying a change in party loyalty.

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