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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1926
Page
3
The Waterloo Courier editorial reflects on courtesy in sales and service, citing reader letters and a merchant’s praise for courteous treatment. It recounts conversations about a possible courtesy campaign, noting a customer who values respectful service as part of a fair bargain and warns against rude clerks.
The piece notes the Japanese home office warning editors about taboo subjects and sending copies of printed matter, citing Kyoto University mentors imprisoned for “overzealous” study. It argues such measures only intimidate liberals and radicals, risking martyrs but not stifling liberalism’s merit or appeal.
Five committees under the Chamber of Commerce of the United States will study the nations banking and credit machinery with emphasis on the federal reserve system in normal times. Representatives from labor agriculture commerce industry and finance will make up the panels. They will dedicate a year to the task to classify functions as emergency or permanent benefits.
In Mason City Globe-Gazette and New York World summaries the text notes strong Democratic and anti bandit sentiment. It highlights Illinois and Pennsylvania primary voting as lucrative for some locals, while criticizing diminishing dignity and rising boldness of bandits in New York World reporting.
Personal Health Service by Dr. William Brady discusses the sciatic nerve, neuritis, and neuralgia with reader questions. It explains causes, misconceptions about shoulder or neck pain, and lists activities that may stress the nerve. Includes advised responses to inquiries about sciatica symptoms and management.
Glenn Frank argues for a sweeping shift from disease cures to health care by doctors. He envisions families paying annually for comprehensive services, with regular exams and guidance on sanitation, diet, and living conditions, reducing illness and potentially raising doctor incomes. The piece notes psychology of diet, distribution of world food, and American consumption habits as context.
A column examines divorce for pay and staged evidence in New York, noting social stigma and Paris as an alternative. It surveys Harlem’s Black Belt on West 139th Street, its residents, slang, and rising property values, contrasting opulent past with modern prosperity and a cautionary tale about marriage.
Uncle Wiggily the rabbit sits on moss beneath an oak tree awaiting adventure. He twinkles his nose and occupies his mossy cushion as he recalls October habits while listening for a sign of action.
In a woodland episode, Mr. Longears mistakes a frozen black cricket for a black diamond. Uncle Wiggily warms the creature as the cricket explains cold nights prevent chirping and jumping, and mentions Jack Front preparing for winter.
Grundy Center residents vote a tax to fund the railroad from Traer. Waterloo Literary Society holds its first season entertainment with Miss Marion J Sweeney editing and leading, Father J I Sweeney praying. A fire destroys a broom shop in the fourth ward. Reber sends a jug of apple juice. local editors joke about it. C E Brainard opens a coal wool and lumber office near the Illinois Central depot. Iowa’s first normal school at Cedar Falls praised for its brick building and landscape. Prof Gilchrist leads with Assistants Wright Bartlett Webster. Mr and Mrs J W Logan visit Philadelphia Centennial Expo. Major Conger and wife return from extended east trip via Saratoga.
Last Tuesday morning events recall 1886 and a new U.S. special delivery system with 10 cent stamps delivering mail within cities. Reports cover local electrification on Bridge Street and Commercial Fourth, notable catches of bass, and the Congregational church inviting Rev. J. G. Stevenson of Shenandoah, Ia., as pastor.
Twenty years ago on October 13 1908 Vice President C W Fairbanks spoke to a large crowd at the Republican Third district rally in Waterloo He attended a reception at the Irving house this morning joined by Senator WB Allison and Congressman Benjamin Birdsall Governor A B Cummins was to speak that evening The public noted his height and compared him to others Miss Ethel Miller hosted a tea for Miss Jessie Balliett who is to wed Claude R Porter the Democratic governor candidate spoke Monday evening Other local items include the death misstatement of Corn Belt meat producer A L Ames and updates on church assignments and library board changes
Uncle Wiggily and Mrs. Longears shelter a half frozen cricket behind the stove to thaw. The chirper awakens, entertains the guests with song, and the evening ends in cheer as the tiny performer stays in the bungalow long after.
Nature Notes answers discuss a pink katydid inquiry, soapsuds from seeds, and birds’ protection. It cites parasitic Rafflesia padma as the world’s largest flower, about a yard across, and recommends H A Pilsbry’s Monograph on the Snails of New York Start Ic as a practical guide.
The article argues that smoke from coal burning harms cleanliness and health by polluting interiors and aiding tuberculosis. It cites French and American research, urges stronger enforcement of local ordinances, and calls for public support to pressure authorities. It notes Chattanooga has laws and an inspector, but needs public sentiment to back enforcement. The piece also references a Dayton News remark about real estate value rising with remodeling into a tearoom.
An Uncle Ray Corner retells a Native American oral tale featuring Chief Black Horse of the Comanche. A white-skin curiosity tale turns to a dramatic capture at a water hole, where Black Horse is briefly disoriented, the black captive fears for life, and tribal humor erupts as the episode unfolds through the chief's own account.
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