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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1926
Page
3
An Iowa editor argues for a more open petition process before an open pheasant season. He supports public notice of petition circulation and opposes a one fourth landowner signatures threshold, noting many farmers welcome hunters and that secrecy would hinder legitimate input.
A satirical critique argues that editorial writers humorists and paragraphers push sensationalism to claim front-page status. The piece contends they crave attention for public figures like President Coolidge but fabricate legends to justify their output.
Col. Smith Brookhart softened his stance denouncing no one as he declared reforms while remaining true to his course. The public, noting his reluctance for party lines, accepted the shifts as compatible with his nature and most Republicans planned to vote along. A joke about a weekly caricature page surfaced amid the discourse.
A hospital staff faces a broken pulmotor and debates resuscitation methods. The article endorses the prone pressure manual method as superior, urges public instruction for all, and cautions against overreliance on mechanical devices. It cites Dr Yandell Wenderson on oxygen carbon dioxide mixes and calls for trained bystanders, including Boy Scouts, to act before staff arrive.
A reader asks about a father who wraps bread and ice in newspaper to keep refrigerated, risking mold and odor. Another letter argues doctors’ wages and training create systemic issues, urging reform and clarifying medical ethics through Dr. Brady’s guidance.
A collection of opinions on social work and public policy from Glenn Frank and various newspaper editors. It contrasts healthy mindedness with romantic reform, notes the need to dismantle overgrown agencies, and discusses Uncle Sam in the Philippines and political scrutiny.
A Times style column notes night crowds selling first editions near Chelsea after midnight. It highlights old men and their wives in ragged condition, the charity question, and a glance at dinning trends and dieting culture among high society, with quirks of celebrity sightings.
A single leaf clings to a maple near Uncle Wirgil’s hollow stump and longs to fall with the others. The leaf pleads to depart, while the tree reassures it that time has not yet come, as forest life swirls around in autumn wind and play.
A lingering leaf on a tree clings through a blustery wind as the final leaf refuses to fall. The tree promises a higher purpose yet the leaf grows restless, while distant leaves below drift in a carefree mood until their fate unfolds.
Uncle Wiggily naps as a Fox stalks the rabbit. A leaf escapes the tree finally and tickles his nose, waking him just in time. The leaf's freedom saves Uncle Wiggily and the woodland creatures celebrate the last leaf’s courage. The tale hints at future episodes with Uncle Wiggily and Tolu’s quack.
Questions on boll weevil control cactus blossoms and bird competition are teased for tomorrow. The notes discuss catbirds as insect eaters and their impact on nests, plus a list of natural wonders and guidance on keeping squirrels as pets.
Diane Colfax, an 18 year old in a wealth seeking family, starts work as Dr. Patrick's receptionist in a city office while her mother pressures her toward wealth and a large allowance. Diane meets Mrs. Hugh Elliott Jr and observes social tension as Alccomas enters town and promises more intrigue.
Abe Martin notes that the best thing for a girl is placing third in a beauty contest and ponders why a sweet and attentive bachelor rarely gets the same luck. He adds a wry remark on charm and fate in small town life.
Makadah learns to walk and listen to birds under his grandmother's care. The Big Knives threaten as white soldiers approach. a wagon accident injures Hakadah but not seriously. The tribe begins moving toward the Missouri River and boats are crafted from buffalo hides for the long crossing. Tomorrow the river fate of the tribe is revealed.
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