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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1926
Page
3
A Waterloo newspaper item notes scalpers and auctions of elite seats at athletic events. It cites Chicago wartime box auctions for the Army Navy game, reporting prices from hundreds to thousands, prompting debate over fair access and a Tribune defense.
The piece argues that high Florida officials including the governor and Miami mayor hinder relief in the stricken district by pushing a misleading tourist image. It urges broadcasting the true plight of the homeless and destitute to protect the state's reputation and aid needs. It also contrasts this with France’s stance on wartime debts, citing Raymond Poincare’s firm commitment to honoring obligations.
An elderly woman double parks in front of a store blocking a downtown street. The following car stalls, engines off, causing a widening line of vehicles and a near traffic jam. Once all cars move, the incident underscores why traffic laws exist and should be obeyed.
The Charles City Press notes Americans abroad should not fear broad hostility in France. It asserts not all Americans are harassed and condemns anti American demonstrations as the work of a few. French papers call for repression and defense of guests.
A health columnist discusses feeding undernourished children with a horseman’s approach. Dr Bogert warns against heavy milk reliance and school lunches, urging more solid foods at home and longer meal intervals to aid digestion. He answers readers on medical ethics, fees, and lettuce cravings with practical guidance.
The piece argues that effective action rests on self possession, self knowledge, self mastery, and self confidence. It contrasts confident fanatics with balanced speakers, noting how inner resources govern leadership and influence in turbulent gatherings.
In Muscatine Journal discussion, parole authorities state that Richard Jeb and Nathan Leopold, convicted boy killers, serve life terms and a 9 year term that run concurrently. They may be paroled or pardoned by governors after nine years, sparking renewed calls against capital punishment.
The New Hampton Gazette urges drivers to carry and properly display their auto license certificates. It notes many car owners do not carry a certificate or keep it in a loose location and reminds that state law requires the metal container to be permanently attached and visible from the right side of the vehicle.
Behind every great ideal and high ambition of humanity is work. Nothing can be achieved nor enjoyed without it. Work is what we do and what we do discloses what we are and predicts what we may become.
New York column surveys Broadway culture, noting how reputations rise and fall with scandals and come backs. It recalls past figures who survived public shaming and praises thrift in charity while lampooning celebrity excess.
Uncle Wiggily reaches a quiet pond edge where Lulu Alice and Jimmie Wib blowobble ducks swim by. He settles on soft dry leaves under a shady tree and plans to sleep while dreaming of a future adventure.
Uncle Wiggily wakes to a plaintive cry from a small yellow duck fledgling by the pond. The yellow bird laments feeling useless and asks why nobody wants him, as the bunny narrator ponders the caller’s gloomy question and checks the scene.
A yellow lily laments being ignored until a bumble bee frees Uncle Wiggily from danger. The bee’s escape helps the bunny recognize a humble but real role in the world, as the yellow lily proves useful. The tale ends with a promise of more adventures.
Burroughs Nature Club notes discuss questions on science topics from 1926. includes answers on breadfruit, bird diets, and dog care. The column references HOUGHTON MIFFLIN CO and notes on nature observations and practical animal care.
Katie O Doone faces a public scandal after secretly marrying Billy Gordon to block his marriage to Madelaine Forsythe. She proposes a plan to pretend they are happily married to avert disaster, while seeking a private exit for Billy and herself. Mr Gordon interrogates her motives, demanding full truth before consenting to any pretense.
In a humorous aside Abe Martin notes Americans in Paris who were robbed would have left the country to avoid loss. He adds a quip about a Nebraska hog caller champion likely driving into town on an 18 foot highway.
Uncle Ray recounts Oniata the white skinned Iroquois daughter who draws warriors and arouses tribal women’s envy. After a defiant pledge to live freely, Oniata vanishes into the forest leaving a legend of lost beauty and enduring memory for her people.
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