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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1929

Page

4

Classified advertisement policy and notice details

The notice outlines publication rules for classified ads, payment terms, and policy standards. It lists circulation terms, rates by distance, and periods for mail subscriptions. It states rights on allocation, rejection of misleading copy, and affiliate office representation in major cities.

Courier Mae Dale Keron Yea TNO Bunday West Hartman Cdl Bidgs Cather ‘Park Ave Commercial St John O Tollinr Malle Jess’han Postafica Watgrioo Associated Presa United Press International News Associated Press Associated "Press Audit Bureau OF Girdulations Naltogether New York Philadelphia Chicago Los Angeles San Francisco Story Brooks & Finley, Representatives

Harvard Professors protest tariff clause on book censorship

Professor F. W. Taussig and nine Harvard colleagues urge Senator Walsh to oppose a tariff bill provision that would empower customs inspectors to ban books deemed immoral or violently radical. They argue the plan is flawed as experts cannot consistently decide fitness for general circulation and warn against censorship driven by old fashioned decency. The letter frames Harvard’s alarm as part of a broader debate on art, literature, and public decency versus restricting artistic expression.

F. W. Taussig Federal Tariff Commission Harvard Senator Walsh Massachusetts Boston

Carrie Nation Hatchet Biograpy Draws Midwest Focus

Herbert Asbury presents a bio of Carrie Nation in a racy style noting her Missouri Kansas roots, hatchet fame, and crusade against alcohol. The narrative frames her as an influential yet controversial figure shaping prohibition era notoriety.

Herbert Asbury Carry Nation Carrie Nation Carrie Nation National

Summer and Winter Smoke Fight in Waterloo

The piece laments Waterloo's neglect of river pollution and air quality across seasons. It notes public sentiment shifts with seasons, cites finances and plant costs as obstacles to a sewage treatment and smoke control program, and argues persistent effort is needed to uphold a progressive community.

Waterloo Drouth

Law's Irony As Death Row Inmate Faces Quick Death

Frank Plata, longtime Bun man convicted of murdering a young Italian couple in a Long Island bungalow, was sent to Sing Sing to await execution. An acute appendicitis attack prompted three surgeons to operate in a bid to save him, but the grim reaper pressed on despite all resources and hospital facilities.

Long Island Frank Plata Sing Sing Hoskey Grim Reaper Anway

Legal Ethics and an Execution Appeal Questioned

A description of a controversial legal appeal arising as doctors perform a life ending procedure. The attorney pursues grounds for delay, arguing the legality and correctness of the operation while the state demands compliance with its mandates. If the appeal fails, the doctors may claim success and the commonwealth's orders fulfilled.

Plain Commonwealth

National Park System Grows With Historic Milestones

An historical survey notes that the U S national park system began with a one mile square park at Hot Springs Arkansas in 1832 and expanded over 40 years to Yellowstone in 1872, followed by Yosemite Glacier Rocky Mountain Grand Canyon Crater Lake and seven more. Now the system hosts over two million visitors annually and spans an area larger than Massachusetts.

United States Hot Springs Ark Yellowstone Yosemite Glacier Rocky Mountain Grand Canyon Crater Lake Massachusetts

Amatuer Mothers Meet Rip He Liked Meats and Taters

Personal Health columnist Dr William Brady shares a lighthearted piece on an amateur mother named Rip and a family snapshot. The column discusses feeding a baby with bananas and fruit, cautions against strict old rules, and invites readers to submit health questions for answers. It notes Rip’s cheerful photo and humor, and encourages common sense in infant nutrition while promoting the columnist’s personal health guidance.

Rip Rin Wress Alino Christendom Old Amers Tke Holt

Cab Thoughts by Glenn Frank on Ambition and Readiness

Glenn Frank argues ambition must align with ability and stresses the need for timely intelligence and energy. He cites the Crillon quote about Henry IV and warns that thoughts without prompt action in critical moments are wasted.

Glenn Frank University of Wisconsin Century Magazine McChita Crillon Parle Henry IV France Arques

Fashions and a Marquette Joliet cross noted in columns

The page passages mix fashion anecdotes from Anne Boleyn era to modern wear with long sleeves hiding moles and wigs for Louis, and wry remarks on editors and ballads. It then recalls Jacques Marquette and Louis Joliet, a cross at the Mississippi and Illinois confluence, dedication with Gov Emerson, and praise for their courage and church work.

Anne Boleyn Marquette Arkansas Emmerson Cornelius J. Doyle Tilinals Middle West Father Marquette Take Michigan Mackinnac Joliet

Abe Martin on Front Page Tangles with Wives and Trial

Abe Martin notes a domestic tangle with two sons on the front page. Billy Sunday may end up laying off the rest of us as trouble swirls around a man on trial and the appearance of an old discarded wife adds to the instability.

Billy Sunday

Uninhabited Regions Highlighted in Map Survey

The National Geographic Society bulletin notes large blank map areas in the eastern United States are rare, but many regions in the west and southwest remain largely unmapped or sparsely inhabited. It cites northern Minnesota, the bad lands of South Dakota, and desert and mountain spaces in New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, and parts of Nevada as examples, with Mt. Taylor noted near a recent crash site.

New Mexico United States National Geographic Society Sam Mississippi River Florida Minnesota Maine South Dakota Nebraska Wyoming Montana Rocky Mountains Canada Texas Big Bend Rio Grande Mississippi Mountain Hiter Mountain United States General Land Office Land Office Arizona Colorado River International Boundary Commission Alaska Grand Canyon Nevada California Utah Great Balt Lake Thriout Mt. Taylor

Marriage With Candy Tickets Brings Gentle Visits

A Cincinnati Enquirer notice notes a lighthearted view that marriage would have fewer wrecks if it were as pleasant to live with a husband as to have him drop by evenings with candy powers and show tickets.

Cincinnati Enquirer

New York Day By Day Highlights From Oct 4

A mosaic of urban observances and gossip in New York narrated by O O McIntyre. Notes include Berton Braley and Claire Luce, flappers, a cheery parade of shopfronts, and a tour through theatre life. References to Palm Beach displays and a chaotic mix of colorful characters fill the page.

New York P Waite Berton Braley Madison Wis Phil Dunning Fort Worth A. E. Anson Charles E. Mitchell Chelsea Mass West Forty-second Street Patsy Cain Palm Beach Jules Bled Lee Claire Luce Serryham Xylophone Studio Fifth Avenue Schrafit's Sherry Pearl Regay Dudley i Joe Schanz

White House Guests Signal Change in Washington Etiquette

A Washington Daybook notes the Oct. 5 arrival of Britain’s Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald and daughter Ishbel, a rare White House guest pairing since 1860. The piece contrasts past royal and notable visitors with Hoover’s choice, discusses state dinner preparations, fashion expectations for Miss MacDonald, and the lingering impact of Queen Marie’s ostrich fan.

Washington, D. C Great Britain Ishbel MacDonald Pennsylvania Avenue Ramsay MacDonald United States James Huchanan Prince of Wales George MacDonald Washington Prince Wilson Perry Belmont New Hampshire Avenue Belgium Britain Sixteenth Street Sir Auckland Geddes Lloyd George Willard Hotel Mackenzie King Canada Crown Prince Sweden Mane of Washington Society White House

Political clubs and groups fill the capitol scene

The national government hosts numerous organizations many focused on legislation. Many are obscure while others like the Ergatecrats’ clubs and Sentinels of the Republic loom as recognizable but still mostly unfamiliar to the informed capitol resident.

The Republic

Life Found in Righteousness and Kindness, Rev John R Gun

A sermon extols life as found not in pleasure or fame but in following righteousness and kindness as taught by God. It cites Solomon and Paul, urging readers out for life to seek it in moral living and mercy, and invites reader questions for further guidance.

Barniin Paul Byron Solomon God

Brain Tests (2) N. . Evening Post, Ind.

Three groups of words appear and readers must list every word common to all groups within two minutes. The exercise aims to gauge mental rating and appears in a society page notes column.

Evening Post Ind Irs

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William Brady, M.D Copyrigh Nzu P.O Dr. Brady Wham Brady Charles Louis Egypt Elizabeth Henry Lucinda Annette M. Lingelbach Mr. Bennett Kansas City Hils Mrr Wark Mrs. Bennett de Avers & McNolog Abe Martin U. S High Appalachians Atlanta Constitution Colle By C. D. Batchelor Cleo O. O. McIntyre Jet Park Row Steinmetz Burns Mantle Lower East Side Herbert C. Plummer Rev John R. Gun
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