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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1929
Page
15
Ruth Suckow, famed Iowa ruralist and critic, refused interview but spoke with reporters at Cedar Falls about literature. She rejected the notion of a single preferred author, criticized biographical romance, and defended her stance against press exploitation while praising her candid, sharp reviewing style.
In a discussion on controversial literature, Ruth Suckow defends the appeal of blunt exposes as part of the era. She notes Mencken’s enduring influence, stating he remains provocative yet now accepted in American letters. She compares Chicago’s back-ground material with New York’s manuscript market and Iowa’s appeal as she plans a return to New York with her husband.
Not until she has farmed awhile in the prairie land which lyea in her per.
Eugene Clark Post and Auxiliary of Veterans of Foreign Wars plan a Halloween masquerade dance tonight in Memorial all. George J. Dunt of 213 Tenth Street West has been named adjutant of the post for the remainder of the year.
An amendment to Cedar Falls National Company articles extends the loan limit to 60 percent of real estate value, up from 50 percent. The document, filed yesterday, is certified by President F. B. Miller and Secretary John W. Leavitt.
Manchester Oct 26 Ben Fairhurst suffered crushing injuries to his right hand while operating a 14 ton heavy press at Hold Fast Chain company. He had earlier damaged a finger at Matt-Born manufacturing, and the favorite finger when using the press caused both the first and second fingers to be caught. Amputation of the second finger may be necessary, depending on recovery.
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