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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1928

Page

3

Waterloo Evening Courier Ad Rates and Policies Listing

Waterloo Evening Courier lists subscription prices and advertising policies. Includes carrier and mail rates, delivery area details, and notes on billing, fraud prevention, and the paper’s stance on advertising content. Mentions offices in major cities and affiliate representatives.

Waterloo Rata Gally W. TH. Hartman Co Gourier Corner Park Ave Commercial St John G. Bartman Cress Sqs Jackson, McCoy Oarrier Par Weel Shan Iowa Associated Press Press International News Sociated Press Member Audit Bureau New York Philadelphia Chicago Los Angeles San Francisco Story Treoks & Finiry Representatives

Iowa Voters Face Bond Issue and Senate Reform

Amid election talk Iowans must decide on a road bond plan creating a 100 million fund for primary highways funded by motor vehicle fees and a 3 cent gasoline tax, and a constitutional amendment to cap county representation in the senate. Opinion leans toward approval for the bond, while the senate amendment faces strong opposition as undermining Iowa's foundational government principles.

Iowa Commonwealth Good Toads Senate National Congress

Marathon Glorified Name Misuses An Enduring Legacy

An opinion piece condemns modern misuses of the word marathon comparing them to the heroic Athenian race. It denounces long distance publicity stunts, flagpole sitting and pie eating contests as desecrating a revered ancient term and urges entrepreneurs to stop using it for gimmicks.

Marathon Byron Richard Halliburtons

The 1928 Theft of Papers in Campaign Humor

A spoof critique questions the theft of valuable papers from Republican headquarters during the 1928 presidential race. It riffs on what harm or value printing such items would cause, probing definitions of “valuable” and urging ongoing pursuit of the so-called crime of the century.

Seara C. TE Py

Iowa Magazine's fate leaves state without official glossy

A reader laments the loss of the Iowa Magazine once promoting the state's tall corn. The column notes Kentucky Progress now monthly issues 60 to 70 pages in rotogravure with four colors of Kentucky scenes, suggesting Kentucky's appeal. The piece implies Iowa lacks a comparable official publication.

Iowa Kentucky Progress Kentucky

Iowa's Scenic Attractions Explained for New York and New Orleans

The piece discusses Iowa's diverse scenic and historic attractions, noting how some prospects constantly change while others remain steady. It emphasizes a sound community structure and a robust local industry driven by active residents, suggesting promotion to eastern audiences.

Iowa New York New Orleans

How to enforce the eighteenth amendment debated

A column argues enforcement should target buyers of illicit liquor as well as sellers. It cites a Washington letter noting universal culpability for those who consume and purchase, comparing rebating laws for agents and policyholders. The piece also notes the 13 month calendar movement and public habit of time counting.

Washington, D. C Christian Science Monitor Boston New York State

Before You Ring That Bell Real Estate Sales Tip

A reader asks how to overcome fear of approaching prospects in real estate and insurance sales. The columnist suggests adopting a calm, client-centered mindset, leaving prospects with goodwill, and not being discouraged if a sale doesn't occur. Also includes brief Q and A on iodine in water, hair-pulling in a child, and cosmetic scar tattooing by a dermatologist.

Whale Guild Inga Glene Wark Futura Burlington Gazette London Sterwara

A Reformed Education by Glenn Frank Phil of Wisconsin

Glenn Frank argues for radical reform of the U S education system to attract top young men, urging study of Bertrand Russell to envision a broader education. He describes an education addressing character, courage, justice, and social responsibility, aiming to free learners from fear and cultivate disciplined creativity.

Glenn Frank University of Wisconsin Tor of the Century Magazine McClure Newspaper United States Bertrand Russell Russell Fone Tang

New York's Curiosity Keeps City Awake All Night

In a bustling New York scene the city’s appetite for spectacle shows in a six day bicycle race, dances, movies, parades, and mass crowds. From executions to premieres, natives crowd streets, while a Valentino incident and murder cases draw gawkers.

New York Fifth Avenue Elwell Sing Sing

Uncle Wiggily's chilly woodland adventure

Uncle Wiggily leaves his hollow stump bungalow for a crisp cold day of adventure in Woodland. The rabbit gentleman feels fine and dandy as he hops across fields and woods, his pink nose shining in the sun and his ears flicking in the wind. Jack Front's touch has begun to send the grass to sleep until summer returns.

Uncle Wiggily Rabbit Jack Front

Uncle Wiggily Finds White Object After Brook Freezes

Uncle Wiggily worries not, notes the School is on fire in a rambunctious scene. He jokes the Skittery Scullery Alligator will avoid him after breaking teeth on nuts. A white object falls from his pocket as he slides on the frozen brook, prompting curiosity about the mystery item.

Uncle Uncle Wiggly Rf Ailtie

Uncle Wiggily’s Sugar Mix Up at Hollow Stump School

In a whimsical tale, Uncle Wiggily forgets whether he bought sugar for Nurse Jane after a bark message. He rushes to save the Lady Mouse Teacher and pupils from a smoky furnace incident, learns the joke of misplacing the sugar, and hints at the next adventure involving the kitchen sink and a bath tub-sized scare.

Nurse Jane Fuzzy Wuzzy Uncle Wigelly Mr. Longears Nurse Jane Mr. Longesis Lady Mouse Uncle Wigglly Miss Mottie Dr. Longears Bever Uncle Wiggily Lefcles

Blue Murder a World War Spy Tale Continues

A Dighton mission in Europe unfolds with Sir Ian TAYNER, Corlitt slain by a new weapon, and The Lizard shadowing the chase. Marney briefed on agents while Dighton seeks Daudot’s weapon amid glamorous locales and hidden dangers.

Alan Dighton Sir Ian Tayner London Secret Service Corlitt Sir Ian Ahlborg Dighton Sir Tan Europe Emile Daudot Alan la Greta Haye Marney Sir Jan Greta Dabbot Paris Carlitte Turin Siz Daudot Alon Mapalda Pasquali Marhey

The Old Grads critique college football coaching

The piece portrays a harsh chorus from alumni demanding payment to players and harshly criticizing coaches hired to train them, reflecting a dismissive view of football program practices. It notes widespread discontent across colleges with the system supporting players and coaches.

Cincinnati Enquirer Rhymn

The Fort in Ruins and Columbus Story

UNCLE RAY'S CORNER recounts Columbus reaching Halti to find a ruined fort and no white men, hearing from an Indian chief that sickness, quarrels, and massacres led to abandonment. Columbus then found a harbor, named a new settlement Fsabeljr, and later sent several hundred Indians as slaves to Spain after failed gold attempts.

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Burroughs Nature Club Notes and Answers

Nature notes guests answer readers questions on canaries, hoptoads and star names. The column explains tassel biology in corn, foot muscles in savages analogized, and weather signals from birds with references to Linnaeus and rain trends. Observations mention many exotic birds in gardens and private collections.

Nature Notes Dept Chia

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