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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1926
Page
3
An editorial discusses changing trial rules after the Daugherty Miller case. It argues judges should be allowed to direct juries to consider a defendant’s refusal to testify as a relevant factor, contrasting U S practice with England where similar controls exist.
A dispatch describes Mexico’s campaign against the Yaqui with diverse weapons from bows to airplanes. The piece notes Mexico blends modern and old practices, with democracy yet peonage, and contrasts progress with lingering traditions amid ongoing conflict.
The U S Supreme Court ruling this week upheld the president’s right to remove appointive officials without Senate consent, preserving executive independence and the balance of powers. The case centered on Frank S. Myers, postmaster of Portland, Oregon, and the outcome confirms that presidential appointments require Senate confirmation.
Dr. Brady argues against treating rheumatism as a single disease and discusses uric acid, metabolism, and nitrogen burn. The piece cites Dr. Barker’s view that rheumatism as a label has vanished and explains diagnostic implications for uric acid and related conditions with medical guidance for readers.
Glimpses of Glenn Frank warn that over reliance on systems reduces life to an epigrammatic neatness. He argues systems cut away essential facts and values, urging focus on lived experiments rather than rigid classifications.
The passage discusses the so called twilight zone where authority between Congress and the president is uncertain. It notes Congress has claimed substantial control through appropriations and risks further expansion unless the Supreme Court halts the proceedings.
The piece argues Smith Brookhart is retreating from his past opposition to tariffs and condemns his current campaign stance as regular politics. It notes Norris would back a distant progressive candidate and questions party loyalty, suggesting a shift in alliances and priorities.
An essay on press agents and publicity in New York cites the high cost of agency work, shifting from sensational stunts to dignified reporting. It notes editors favor factual sources, warns against puff journals, and highlights the endurance of mission workers aiding East Side souls amid changing promotional tactics. Two upscale hotels loosen dog bans to attract patrons.
Uncle Wiggily travels with Jackie Low Wow Peetie Low Wow and friends near a grove where the children and animals discuss a safe activity. They plan a harmless tie game on a flat rock after being released from school.
In dialogue heavy scene Uncle Wiggly and characters debate roasting chestnuts. Johnnie offers chestnuts for a campfire while Mrackle and Poetic seek an alternate roast. They consider roasting potatoes but questions remain about obtaining them.
In a forest scene Uncle Wiggily guides Longears and friends as they roast chestnuts and potatoes. A misstep causes potatoes to burst creating a scare among Bunny, Dog, and Squirrel characters before fixes let the meal finish well. A final note hints at future tales and a Detroit News gloss on quiet railroad signs.
Readers send questions on amoebas spiders and water birds. Answers discuss amoeba feeding unknowns, spider eyes and venom, and why partridge nests blend with surroundings to protect offspring.
A humorous quip notes that women make good clerks because they do not need to display what they wear, reflecting playful gender sentiment about work and appearance. The lines contrast winds and business with a light jab at attire.
A Native American upbringing shows Hakadah's education by his uncle a famed hunter. Lessons rely on questions about nature and survival and include advice on dangerous animals and rapid response to threats. The tale hints at further episodes, promising a story about an Indian girl winning an argument.
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