Vintage newspaper boilerplate shows full service ad policy
The text reveals standard editorial and advertising boilerplate from a historic paper. It includes credits to President and Editor, wire services, Associated Press notices, republication rights, audit bureau, circulation, advertising rates, and office reps in major cities.
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Uand
Postomica
Waterloo
United Press
International News
Associated Press
Bureau OF Circulations
New York
Philadelphia
Chicago
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Story
Brooks & Finley, Representatives
Markham Men Key to IC rail leadership network
An August 1929 feature on Central Magazine highlights Co. H. Markham as a driving force in training railway executives. It notes leaders like L. A. Downs, W. Baldwin, John J. Pelley, Albert E. Clift, W. W. Boamer, Charles M. Kittle and others who rose from positions under Markham to top roles at major lines such as Illinois Central, Missouri Pacific, New Haven Hartford, Central of Georgia, Peoria and Pekin Union, Chicago Great Western, Sears Roebuck, and more. The piece asserts over 21,000 miles of American railways are operated by presidents trained at Winds Central under Markham.
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Hlinois
Central
Railroa
Co. H. Markham
The
Illinois' Central
L. A. Downs
Markham
Peoria& Pekin' Union Railway
Chicago, Great Western
Charles M. Kittle
Sears, Roebuck & Co
Trade mood shows spotty gains and sharp stock drop
Early week temperatures rise, a tropical storm and cooling follow as Bradstreet's reports spotty business activity across the United States. Retail trade expands modestly, jobbing and wholesale activity hold steady, heavy railway orders lift western steel, coal sales rise and prices trend higher, clothing and textiles improve, and bank clearnings set September and yearly records. The stock market suffers the worst 1929 break on Thursday and Friday.
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United States
Brad Street
The
Journal of Trade
Bride from Pottsville Era Travel Diary to Niagara Falls
A Buffalo newspaper uncovers a Pottsville bride journeying to Niagara Falls a century ago by chaise taking three weeks, and her granddaughter later travels the route by air in hours. The diary contrasts old slow travel with rapid modern trips and speculates on future pace.
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Buffalo
Pottsville
Niagara Falls
Philadelphia
Konel metal discovery by E F Lowry from Ohio State
Konel, a new alloy by E F Lowry a Ohio State graduate, is claimed to rival platinum in high temperature strength and forgeability. Reported uses include radio tube laminates and mechanisms where platinum was essential, with potential impact on the radio industry.
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E. F. Lowry
Ohio State University
Kones
The Saving of 250000 a Month through a Large Electric Concern
Fragmentary text describes a century of electric industry strides in laboratories and daily life improvements. It notes immense savings and inventions while contrasting with the concerns of the unwealthy market. It also references Canada and the Doukhobors amid stray lines about police and unrest.
Resuscitation instruction under fire over jackknife method
Dr William Brady critiques published guidance on drowning resuscitation noting that older jackknife technique and water removal steps are removed in a revised Red Cross booklet. He cites changes urged by Sir Edward Schaefer and warns public health materials still carry dangerous errors despite updates.
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Red Grass
Vic
Tim
Schaefer
Safety, Education
Public Service Corporation
American Red ‘Cross
Associated Agencies
Hils
Sir Edward Schaefer
American Red Grass
U. S. Bureau of Mines
American Gas Association
U. S. Public Health Service
U. S. Army Surgeon-General's Office
U.S. Navy Bureau of Medicine
National Electric Light Association
Edward Schaefer
Bnt
The
Safety Council
Care and feeding of a two week old infant debated
Readers debate infant care in a satirical exchange and medical commentary. A pressure for practical infant care exams is paired with discussion of bulb fermentation and ultraviolet window claims. Dr Brady offers personal health letters by mail, encouraging open air sun baths for children.
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Brady
William Brady
Portrait of a Dull Mind by Glenn Frank
An essay outlining the opposite of gifted thinking. It lists seven traits of a dull mind, including slow thought, one-track focus, weak memory, limited logic, difficulty with abstraction, lack of self critique, and narrow, emotionally driven interests. The piece contrasts dullness with genius and comments on cognitive habits.
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Glenn Frank
Per Universte
Wisconsin
Pag
Magazin
McClure Weddbane Byndicate
Sond
Linkelly
Seventy Years Ago in The Courier Highlights Local Campaigns
A 1859 Republican county central committee meeting reports township gatherings in which campaign issues were debated. Speakers from Waterloo and Cedar, including A. H. Brown and J. Randall, toured townships. The piece recalls earlier campaign training in district schools, notes turnout, and contrasts past lively meetings with modern reliance on press and radio.
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Saturddy
A. G. Hastings
Republican County Central , Committee
Ir Lester
W. M
Newton
Poyner
Busk
Bligh Creek
Allen
Cedar
Sylvester Baegz
Black Hawk
W. H.curtiss
Spring Creek
Ody D. Gray
Truman Steed
J. L. Husted
Waterloo
D. T. Gibson
Waverly
Mt. Vernon
Envy of the Superior and Successful
A discourse on envy toward prosperous and accomplished people. The speaker notes that indolence resents energy and success, cites Seneca and Cohen, and warns that almost all admire or deride eminence. Envy, though often unacknowledged, marks littleness when one resents another’s achievement. Readers are invited to submit questions to the author.
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Cohen
Seneca
Rithar
Butler County Bar Pays Tributes to Late Associate
Memorial services for B. H. Brauer county attorney were held in the Allison courtroom. His children Bernice Less and Clarence attended. A resolution was read to be filed in county records and relatives notified. Several lawyers from Greene Waverly Parkersburg and other towns paid tribute to Mr Brauer including Henry Graven James Graven A. Sager Burton Sweet W T Evans John Behnke R E Laird G McCoy Clarksville H Uhrenhopp and Richart Mulder among others.
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Carrier
Burton Sweet
Waverly
W. Tt. Evans
Waterloo
John Behnke
Parkersburg
D. Vaugh
Aplington
R. E. Laird
G, McCoy
Burjing
Clarksville
W. GC
Shepard
Allison
H. Uhrenhopp
Bampton
Msie van Erman
T. J. McGreevy
Hardin County
Richart Mulder
The Honest New Yorkers About Debt In New York Society
A New York City column discusses debt practices among the rich and fashionable, noting many aristocrats delay payments, rely on credit, and avoid lawsuits. It references lavish wives, luxury buyers, and the social constraints around default, with anecdotes from entertainment and high society circles.
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New York
Wastrers
Q&er
Washington
High Clays Jewelers
Milners
Elma Publisher Lectures on Scenic Iowa in West Union
Elma publisher Frank EK Howard spoke at the West Union citizens’ clinic warning on Iowa’s scenic and historical value. He highlighted Indian named localities, urged national park support, and listed a growing speakers roster including Eichendorf, Miller, Beall, Murphy, Ondycke, and Adams, with clubs requesting more talks.
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West Union
Frank EK
Howard
Elma
Iowa
Union
Lansing
Walter H. Beall
C. FP. Murphy
Elkader
Lloyd L. Ondycke
New Hampton
Herbert Adams
Dubuque
Rumenous
Women's
Legion Officers at Independence Take Over Duties
Independence officers of the American Legion post were installed for the coming year in a ceremony directed by S.G. Jacobsen of Cedar Falls. Commander Leo J. Molloy leads the lineup with L. G. Dodge as vice commander, W. A. Johnson as adjutant, H B. Willey as finance officer, Conrad Kremer as chaplain, A. Van Hee as sergeant-at-arms, and C. Raffauf as historian and publicity.
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Courier Special Service
Independence
Independence American Legion
Cedar Falls
Leo J. Molloy
L. G. Dodge
W. A. Johnson
H B. Willey
Conrad Kremer
A. ¥. van Hee
Funeral of Man Killed by Train Held Tuesday
Cedar Falls Oct 5 Services for David Savage long time resident and well known workman were held this afternoon from the First Christian church. Rev A R Turnbull officiated and the service was largely attended with surviving family present. Interment was at Greenwood. Savage was struck by a Rock Island train while walking along the right of way last Saturday.
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Cedar Falls
David Savage
First Christian Church
A. R. Turnbull
Greenwood
West Union P T A elects officers for the year
West Union Oct 7 The Parent Teacher Association selects Mrs Morrell Heiserman as president for the new school year. Other officers include Mrs T A King vice president Miss Eva Bradley secretary and Mrs D Smith treasurer. Committees cover Program Membership Finance Welfare and Grade mothers with named volunteers.
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F Courier
West Union
Morrell Heiserman
T. A. King
Eva. Bradley
D. Smith
H. Williamson
Genevieve Owens
H. R. Humphry
He J. Hansel
Genevra Lane
Gertrude Stafford
J.R. Barrett
Lyle Shaffer
J. I. Willison
M. J. Knutson
A. W., Hoover
Pred Johnson
W. J. Graham
Ray Rowland
Edgar Traeger
D. North- Top
Cornell Anfinson
J. J. Roach
Lee. Morris
C. Beamer
John’ Tegtmeter
Dennia Praté
Blameful Knight and Poe Easter dinner of reminiscence
A fragment souvenir column teases Edgar Allan Poe as a blameless gentleman and discusses fame, genius, and moral image. It recalls old quips about public figures, a mock toast to literary life, and satirical notes on modern society and institutions.
Delay Action on Healing Plant at Teachers College
The state board of education deferred action on the healing plant project at Town State Teachers College campus. routine matters filled the session though insiders expect the board to authorize spring start and fall completion. F. J. Galvin was the only absentee. Dr. and Mrs. O. R. Latham hosted a luncheon for members.
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Cedar Falls
State Teachers College
State Board of Education
F. J. Galvin
Hampton
O. R. Latham
Dunkerton Legion and Auxiliary Seek Members
Dunkerton Iowa October 2 A membership drive for the American Legion post and its auxiliary will be conducted as a contest between the two groups to boost enrollment and participation in local activities.
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Dunkerton Legion and . Auxiliary
Dunkerton
American Legion Post
France Delays Reply to British Navy Conference Invite
Paris reports the French government will withhold acceptance of Britain's invitation to a five power naval disarmament conference for at least two weeks to study the proposals. Washington expected U.S. acceptance but other powers like France and Italy may delay. Submarine limits remain the item of greatest dispute with Paris insisting on submarine construction as a defensive asset.
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Paris
Great Britain
Britain
Arthur Henderson
U.S
Washington
BD. C
Japan
France
Italy
United States
Hoover
Rapidan
MacDonald
Rites for Former Teacher Held at Ryan Church
Funeral services were held for Mariam McElgalt 23 a Ryan public school teacher who died at Mercy hospital Cedar Rapids She taught third grade at Central school and entered Mercy hospital for intestinal abscess treatment Her brother Rev Daniel McElligott conducted the mass at St Patrick s Ryan She is survived by her father several siblings including James Manchester and Mrs Frank Ryan and Rev Ric Elligott of Mountain Home Idaho and others Imploring the local community to remember her mother who died March 30 and noting her late birthday at the hospital
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Courier
Manchester
Get
Mariam McElgalt
Ryan
Mercy Hospital
Cedar Rapids
St. Patrick's Church
Daniel McElligott
Mountain Home
Idaho
Taterment
Calvary Cemetery
McElligott
Fire Across Street From Station Burns Frame Building
Fire from a burned out air compressor motor at Electric Motors Service, 304 Fifth Street East, caused about 200 dollars damage. Sparks ignited clothing on a hook, with the roof and rear walls suffering the most. Central Station crews nearly reached the scene as flames started a few feet from the station.
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Tiller
Electric Motors Service Company
Fifth Street
Central Station
Bickford Funeral to Be Held in Cedar Falls
Cedar Falls counts a local death as Ross M. Bickford aged 74 dies in Maine state hospital. His body will be brought to Cedar Falls and taken to Dahl's chapel for a Masonic funeral probably Saturday. Surviving are his widow and a son.
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Courier Special Service
Cedar Falls
Ross M. Bickford
Maine
Norsichwalke
Arthur P. Cotton
Dahl's Chapel
Bigkford
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William Brady, M. D
Copyright Net
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Levi Miller
Lydia Lichty
Lewis and
Ezra Lichty
E. Walsh
Lizzie
Shirley
Waterloo Township
J. T. Crippen
Marshalltown
W. Wr. McClung
Poland
Rushville
Ind
Eios
First Congregational Church
Frederick Hesse
Col
Alvah Page
Ed Chapman
Saturiday
Algernon D. Hallack
Jefferson Street
Harvey Hallack
New York State
G. W. Hinkle
Monay
4& MacEschron
James Black
Buchanan County
Galloway
Westfield Addition
Joanna S Butterfield
A. FP
M. J. ‘Butterfield
Frank
Steed
John Mesick
ARS Ago
W. H. Polewr
Cedar Valley
Courier Force
Mary J. Stewart
Frank Calladay
Board of Health
Mercury
Eee
Grace M. B. Church
A. C. Menwell
Gélecbien
Colonel
W. H. Hartman
Sioux City
W. A. Crowther
Herbert Balcomb
Hoot
Mankato
Mion
Inquirer
Linn County
Solomon Isaacs
Lucy
Hazel Strayer
W. W. Strayer
Upper Iowa
Iowa City
W. EF. Barclay
First M. E Church
Frank E. Brush
Grace Church
DeWitt Clinton
Northwood
Richard Swear- Ingen
la Porte City
Lin Street
Almon Butterfield
Raymond
Rock Island Road
Greene
Charles Ruge
John Sanket
Walter Erminger
Pions
Elizabeth Fike
Orange Township
Samuel
Black Hawk County
Broadway
Parker
Cottage Street
John R. Gunn
Butler County
Merritare
Damon Runyon
Ambro
Avenue Atelier
Gentteman
Eddie Guest
Legion
West Union P.T. A
Poe
Edgar
Lear
Edgar Allan Poe
New Uighton
Marlon -Talley
Chicago Tribune
Colby
Kan
Pullmans
Princeton University
S.J. M
Teachers College
Ryan Church
Bickford
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