Waterloo Daily News Classifieds and Policy Notes
A scanned Waterloo daily page reveals publishing staff, subscription and advertising policies. It lists editors Jackson McCoy and Frendent, with address Gourler Building at Park and Commercial Streets, plus Associated Press and Drafted Press International affiliations and branch phone number 5100. It outlines subscription options, advertising rates, payment terms, and the paper’s stance on fraudulent ads and public-policy concerns.
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W. H Hartman
Gourler
Corner Park Ave
Commercial St
Ee Ee
Jonn
Partman
Jackson McCoy
Mall
Mpi
Waterloo
Town
Associated Press
Press International News
Debis New Expenditures Prompt Debate on Debts
An editorial argues debtors in Europe seek debt cancellation while expanding military programs. It notes France’s strong armed forces and England approving $3.6 billion naval yards in Singapore. It questions why Britain cannot repay the US and why it doubles its obligations.
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America
Europe
France
Shylock
England
Singapore
United States
Melting or Not In New Yorks Multilingual Press
A New York City sale of a long running paper for 2 million highlights the citys many immigrant language publications. Italian Italo Americano and four other foreign language papers serve about 200 000 readers while Jewish German French Arabic Slovak and Chinese outlets reflect the diverse melting pot. The piece notes assimilation burdens fall largely on New Yorks immigrant community.
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New York City
America
Progresso Italo-Americano
Manhattan
New York
The Flying Age In Aviation Fitness Tests
The article discusses aviation research on pilot suitability, noting the ideal flying age is 20 to 30, with valid pilots over 35 possible and some over 50 proving fit. It emphasizes eyesight, distance judgment, nerve steadiness, and composure, while warning that excessive speed and abrupt pressure changes can cause brain damage.
Edison On Our Laws Prohibition Enforcement Views
Thomas A. Edison argues civilization relies on restricting liberty for mankind s benefit. He estimates robbery laws enforced at 15 percent narcotic laws at 50 percent and prohibitory laws at 60 percent. He predicts Hoover’s election could raise enforcement to 75 80 percent.
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Edison
Thomas A. Edison
America
Hoover
Judging by Looks and Perceived Trust
A Wesleyan study explored how face appearance shapes opinions of trustworthiness. Researchers used 20 graduates from a large university class, selecting diverse professionals and comparing their current looks to their graduation portraits to assess bias in judgments.
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Neares
Wesleyan University
Photographs Fail to Reveal a Man's Work Aptitude
A group studied 20 individuals deemed least successful. Photographs were shown to a psychology class asked to identify the successful men and their careers. The class largely disagreed, concluding photos reveal nothing about ability or work preference. Some believe facial features hint at character, though no scientific support exists.
Rodent menace and public health tips from Brady column
The piece warns of bubonic plague spread by rats and fleas, notes ground squirrels in California as potential carriers, and urges strict ship fumigation and rat proofing in homes. It covers trash containment, rat suppression through food control, and cites Public Health Service bulletin No. 180 for rat destruction methods. It ends with reader questions about skin paints, anemia causes, and certified milk safety.
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Ellis Parker Butler
Australia
Wide
West
India
California
Orient
United States Public Health Service
Washington, D. C
Kent's Laws of Politics by Glenn Frank
Renders a compact critique of political behavior by Glenn Frank president of the University of Wisconsin. The book outlines seven observed laws of politics emphasizing machine influence, loyalty, showmanship, candor, and the dangers of prosperity. The summary notes Frank promises to expand with further laws in tomorrow’s installment.
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Kent
Glenn Frank
University of Wiaconsin
Century Magazine
Mctlure
R. Kent
United Stats
Tvustern
Broadway Notebook Sketches and Cafe Scenes of the City
A rambling column surveys New York nightlife and arts scenes from Oct 5. It blends quirky vignettes of shops, gossipy hotel life, costume houses, cabaret figures, and stage gossip with playful anecdotes about names for a toy frog and a comic Uncle Wiggily tale. It notes fashion, salaries, and social habits amid rainy theatre nights and Broadway bustle.
Uncle Wiggily and Baby Jack or HOWARD R. GARTS
Two frog boys Bally and Bawly live with Mr and Mrs No Tail. A new baby frog arrives named Baby and the parents debate a proper name. Mrs No Tail suggests Mountmorency while Mr No Tail jokes with Fiddle Sticks before dismissing the odd ideas.
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No Tail
Baby No Tail
Uncle Wigelly
Hollow Stump
Lady Mouse
Mr. Longears
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Bawly
Miss Mouse
Uncle Wiggily
Skillery Scullery
Gator
Baby No
Vail
Uncle Wiggly
Jack
Isil
Papa
Baby Jack
Mr. No
Lady Frog
Uncle Wig Fily
Howard R. Garts
Bowly
Mountmorency
Chile
Gentleman Frog
BLUE MURDER CHAPTERS OF A LONDON SECRET SERVICE ADVENTURE
An adventurer named Alan Dighton is summoned by Sir Ian Tavener of the London Secret Service after the deputy Corlitt is killed by a new weapon fashioned by chemist Ahlborg. Dighton escapes a trap, encounters Greta Hays and Marney in Paris, and confronts The Lizard who wields the Pocket Death while Mafalda Pasquali’s safety tricks shift the balance. The story follows Dighton’s perilous chase across Europe with betrayals, daring escapes, and looming dangers as Daudot’s conspiracy deepens.
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Alan Dighton
Chile
Jan Taverner
London
Secret Service
Corlitt
Sir Tan
Baronet
Ahlborg
Dighton
Sir Ian
Europe
Emils Daudot
Alan 13
Corritt
Alan
Sir Sam
Marney
the Lizard
Mafalda
Taverner
Greta
Ms Watch
Corlith
Milo
Laroche
Mafalda Pasquali
Land in Sight in Columbus Tale From Uncle Rays Corner
The narrative recounts Columbus spotting land after a night of hopeful watching. A fireball in the sky, passing through seaweed hints, and a dawn dawn sighting lead to the Pinta firing a gun at 2 AM. Sailors cheer and fear mix as Trina first glimpses land while Columbus is credited with the prize. The Spaniards near a Bahama Island about 200 miles southeast of Florida.
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Columbus
Spain
Land
Trina
Sparniards
Bahama Islands
Florida
Uncle Ray
Mature Subjects Inquiries And Nature Notes From 1928
A reader asks about mature subjects in nature notes and the column promises tomorrow’s answers. Previous Qs cover grasshoppers defense slime, differences between whip-poor-will and a nighthawk, and woodchucks climbing trees with citation to Elliott Coues.
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Eliott Cougs
Riverside Natural History
Abe Martin Endorses Farmer Help in Hearth and Home Issue
Gabe Crow advocates strong protection for farmers while Miss Fawn Lippinert comments on the present Hearth and Home magazine issue. The exchange reflects a rural protectionist stance impacting agricultural policy discussions.
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Gabe Crow
Dinoleum
Miss Fawn Lippinert
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