Waterlog Evening Courier Public notices and immigration note
The article shows a Waterloo Iowa newspaper page with publisher details and subscription rates, followed by long text criticizing bureaucracy. It recounts a Chinese boy's immigration case where boards of inquiry and review examine obscure local questions before admitting him, remarking on the complexity of bureaucracy.
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United States
Congress
Syme
Bureau of Immigration
China
Science and Stradivarius in the age of engineering
A critique of applying scientific methods to art suggests engineers could redesign violins like Stradivarius, arguing that placing instrument design in the hands of engineers might yield an ideal instrument within a year. The piece notes the tension between artistic tradition and mechanized improvement.
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John Redfield
American Mercury
Stradivarius
Stradivari
The Gummy Age and the Gumshoe Nation
A satirical column laments a supposed rise in snooping and gum chewing in early 20th century America. It argues prosperity and idleness fuel prying behavior, links it to prohibition, and muses that work might curb the invasion of private affairs while noting gum litter on a Waterloo sidewalk.
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Sinclair Lewis
Waterloo
America
Personal Health Service by William Brady M D
Dr Brady reflects on the second symphony and his own improvisations during exercises. He jokes about sweating through workouts while mixing music and movement, urging readers to enjoy a full environment of activity and to request a new edition with proper mailing requirements.
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William Brady, M. D
Nat'l Newspaper
Uiarla
Understanding Acidosis and Health Myths in Public Q&A
A reader asks if acidosis can be remedied by generic hygiene or diet and whether metabolism tests show its presence. The physician explains acidosis arises in various diseases, is a medical issue, and no simple dietary or hygiene fix exists. Treatment depends on the patient, with metabolism tests confirming some forms. The piece notes iodine in iodized salt helps prevent goiter, and laypeople should defer to physicians for individualized care.
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Ace
Odin
Hrady
William Brady
Getting Along With People by Glenn Frank
Glenn Frank discusses conflict resolution in personal and public life, detailing seven types of opinion conflicts identified by S. A. Courtis and urging rational, fact based remedies. The piece echoes civic discourse and emphasizes trustworthy dialogue over heated dispute in professional campaigns and governance.
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Glenn Frank
University of Wisconsin
Century Magazine
McClure
Sindicate
S. A. Courtis
University of Michigan
C Ourtis
Ant
Fontlice
Bread and water in Des Moines capital plan critique
Des Moines capital review critiques enforcement of prohibition measures as a general water plan may not be cruelty but exposes serious tendencies toward state control. The piece argues such tactics undermine the spirit of prohibition and risk broader failure.
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Des Moines
New York City Vignette of Weekend Life and Stage Woes
A bustling, fragmentary column paints a New York weekend: street scenes with red faced traffic cops, a Delmonico’s tower, a hopeful Hongkong Tonle, and a Broadway crowd. It weaves in a Harbach figure, asks about quince preserves, and ends with Uncle Wiggily and a toy shop tale where a chestnut burr foils a bobcat, concluding with a gentle moral about wanting the wrong thing.
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New York
Quince
Verrun
Phat
Llelen Ciauld
Cantar
al Smith
Clutmen
Pie Rea Irvin
Hongkong
Forty-secanu Street
Greenwich Village
Broadway
Uderle
Auto Row
Broadway Tabernacle
Columbus Circle
Lindy‘s
Uncle Wiegily and the Stickery Ball
Uncle Wiegily hears a child’s wish for Christmas from the mud houses of beaver families. A rabbit gentleman sits by the shore as Mrs Flat Tail questions the scene and Uncle Wiegily recalls overhearing the beavers’ exchange about Christmas timing and skating. Winter comes and the narrative hints at a snug, hidden home beneath the water.
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Toodie
Noodle
Uncle Wiggily
Beaver
Toodle
Uncle Wiegsily
Uncle Wiegily
Uncle
Bob Cat
Tondre
Toudle
Noodig
Tami
Christisias
Mr. Longears
Peg Berg
Storm warnings extend to sea by wireless in Miami
Indianapolis News notes warnings reduced surprise of storms through wireless alerts extending to sea. No major sea disaster reported yet, but ships ashore in Miami storm. Weather bureau funds, press news gathering praised, storm remembered for damage prevented by alarm system.
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Indianapolis
Miami
Weather Bureau
Press Association
Abe Martin Mios Army Kite Missing Person
A 25 year old named Abe Martin Mios Army Kite is missing. She wore a dress and has full knees and was last seen. A person named George Woughin'ten is suspected to still be alive and may have said his taillight was on when he left home.
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Mios Army Kite
George
The Heart of Katie O' Doone' Chapter Drama
Katie faces a crisis as she agrees to a loveless marriage for wealth while Billy battles heartbreak and a hidden plan. In a room, Henchman Peter's tale sparks a family confrontation with Katie's father and Mme Ravenal. The excerpt ends with Katie confessing only partial truth amid mounting disbelief.
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Katie
Mme. Ravenal
Lily Spenseer
Terry O’doone
Peter Romain
Peter
Mme. Rarrenal
Billy
Burroughs Nature Club Notes Answers Questions
Answers in tomorrow's Nature Notes address bird protection history, fur differences between nutria and beaver, and whether sawdust affects fish. Readers asked about birds drinking water with notes that pigeons can drink with the head down, canaries vs others, plus age and diet for a pet diamond backed rattler.
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Nature Notes
Canaries
South America
United States
San Jose
China
Gods of the Powhatans and their sacred rites
UNCLE RAY presents a compact account of Powhatan beliefs including Okee the chief god, medicine-men’s dances, snakeskin headdresses, sacred rocks, and ritual offerings of tobacco and venison. The article notes a belief in an afterlife for priests and chiefs, while common folk were said to die without rebirth.
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Virginia
Jamestown
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