Workers and Motors Highlight Capitalism Debate in Waterloo
The piece argues that swollen capitalism affects both sides, noting workers gain some benefits from the system. It contrasts U S wages with those in Russia and other nations, cites Waterloo factory foot traffic near 60 workers drawing 15 male vehicles daily, and mentions Des Moines traffic regulations due to Ford plant crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Sherwood Eddy
Russia
United States
America
Waterloo
Dés Moines
Ford
Lure of Movies Grows Amid Mega Film Deals
A Variety overview notes Samuel Goldwyn’s reported high booking sums, new $50,000 from Sonny Goring, and the escalating costs for first runs like The Winning of Barbara Worth. It highlights Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer’s recent premiere at the Forum and a production outlay near $1,000,000, underscoring the booming motion picture industry and its strong public appeal despite earlier doubts.
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Variety
Samuel Goldwyn
Sim
Sonny Goring
Forum
Barbara Worth
Middlewest
Early settlers recall tough days in Black Hawk county
Residents at the annual settlers picnic recount hardships from prairie days. Tales describe oxen driven plows, treating illnesses with home remedies, cheap wheat prices, long wagon trips, and sorghum sheets. Younger generations marvel at the blunt reminiscences and the gaps in early county life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanna
Strigg Creek Township
Waterloo
Be Good And Become Old In Wa terloo Personal Reflections
The author extols aging gracefully in Waterloo, praising temperate lives and steady habits. Noting centenarians like Rev. E. P. Kimball and Mrs. Matthias Miller, the piece argues virtue and moderation, not luck, shape longevity while observing a current trend of resilience among older residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Michael Netley
Glen
E. P. Kimball
Lucy Huntington
Matthias Miller
Dressing of infants in hot weather questioned by Detroit grandmother
A Detroit mother criticizes strict infant clothing as harmful and urges guidance on proper hot weather dress. Dr. Brady agrees excessive heat harms babies, advises minimal cotton clothing, no wool, no shoes until walking, and a breathable diaper. He notes heat management and the belly band should be temporary, discarded after the navel heals. Additional letters discuss plain water intake and general hygienic practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Oversy
Els
Brady
William Brady
al Ethene
Confucius Talks to France and Future Europe
Glimpses of Confucius as a guide for modern European politics are offered alongside a discussion of France. The piece cites Confucius on wise rule, balancing food, security, and confidence, and warns that Europe’s stability depends on economics, security, and faith in leadership. It also notes Omaha World-Herald’s look at Donald Ringer facing a penitentiary future.
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Europe
Chamber of Deputies
Txu la
Confucius
Ringer
Omaha World-Herald
Donald Ringer
Ife
Atetlig
Law flagrant violation warns against underage driving in Minnesota
Grand Meadow Record notes widespread breaches of the law banning driving autos by children under 16 without an adult owner present. It urges strict adherence to protect youths and finances, and to safeguard future welfare. Minneapolis Journal meanwhile reports Nathalie Crane’s new poetry collection titled The Singing Crow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Meadow
Minnesota
Wohnny
Minneapolis
Nathalie Crane
Manhattan Dining Rooms Echo Vanity and Noise
A 1926 New York column limns restaurant culture as a theater of vanity, noting aloof waiters, staged gestures, blue glassware masking guests, and the constant chatter of shoppers and gourmands. It remarks on Chinese restaurant signs, a fire rescue, and a toast to Wilton Lackaye with anecdotal asides about snails and social scenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Aranhattan
Kronen
Traiter
Uncle Wiggily and the Scarecrow Tale
A fragmented children’s tale follows Uncle Wiggily’s hollow stump bungalow as a scarecrow proves a backdrop to a fable involving a black crow and a missing piece of cheese. The crow recounts a birthday moment gone awry, with a farmer or man in a field catching his attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Wiggily
Uncle Wiggily and the Ragged Man Encounter in the Field
Uncle Wiggily calls to Regge Man and spots a ragged man in a cornfield while the bunny and crew recount their tale. A crow lady’s cheese and a birthday present loom in the scene as the rabbit peers over a fence rail and observes the ragged figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle
Fifty Years Ago In The Courier Aug 36 1876 Highlights
Old Courier item notes John G. Bickley leaving for Jefferson Medical College, Mrs Conger and family traveling to Saratoga for health, Pelmer returning from England, a new courthouse addition nearly furnished, G W Rodefer sole bidder for the contract, W von Coelin nominated for state superintendent, sidewalk dangers, traveling farmers from Nebraska to Michigan, a Winneshiek county trout cave, and a boa constrictor loose in Hardin county that killed two horses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. Bickley
East
Jefferson Medical College
Nebraska
Michigan
Winneshiek County
Des Moines Street Cars and Water Works Expand
Forty years ago in Des Moines on September 1 1885 Robinson and Hill loaded six broad gauge street cars for a new line noted as the finest yet seen. Reported incidents include Charles Ewald injured by exploding pop bottles and farmers fetching water as wells run dry. The city’s waterworks pumped 2,134,928 gallons in seven days amid hot weather while the water main on Jefferson Street extended supply to local residents and businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robinson & Hill
Des Moines
Republicans in convention nominate local officials
Twenty years ago on September 1 1996 Republicans in convention announced nominations for state representative G A Feely county clerk of courts SM Bentley county auditor J J Rainbow county recorder Ci at Trummer county treasurer F R Hollis sheriff S T Mears county attorney J M Dunkerton county superintendent Dr B L Bent coroner Prof A F Gates and son Bruce returned from a camping trip in Colorado. Waterlooo flooded with homegrown melons as the crop thrived. CG W irden to run for county supervisor from Waterloo township. J H Leavitt improving after illness. F M Shores to add wholesaling to his coal business. A frost on Aug 23 1883 killed most county corn, chilliness recalled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G.A. Feely
SM. Bentley
J.J. Rainbow
Ci At. Trummer
C. W. Wingworth
F. R. Hollis
S. T. Mears
J. M. Dunkerton
B. L. Bent
A. F. Gates
Bruce
Colorado
Uncle Wiggily and the Scarecrow Cheese Caper
A Ragged Man, a crow, and Uncle Wiggily chase a piece of cheese fallen from a scarecrow. The chase reveals the man is a scarecrow stuffed with straw, not a thief. Cheese is shared with Mrs Nibbler, the field mouse, and the scene ends with cheese celebrations and plans for more tales. Coottage Stock rises as Calvin Costleyn opposes certain nomination tactics.
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Wissily
Bo Gee
Uncle Wig
Mrs. Nibbler
Uncle
Rock Rapids
Calvin Costleyn
Pennsylvania
Burroughs Nature Club Notes Questions and Answers
A 1926 nature notes column invites readers to send questions on natural topics. It lists questions about bird bills, fish biting, cactus distribution, and provides corrected answers about baleen in whales, alligators in zoos, sparrows' adaptability, and a Toledo anecdote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burroughs Nature Club
Houghton Mifflin Co
Nature Notes
Nature
Casseil
Abe Martin wonders about law and order pressures
Abe Martin muses on whether the last of the old independent firms will survive organized competition. Mrs Em Moots was struck in the eye by a colt Wall at the Hazelnut Country Club in Char when waiting at the South hotel for a doctor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Law & Order
Hazelnut Country Club
Char
Patsy and Robby Ride Patsy’s Pony Through Adventure
In Uncle Ray’s Corner a windy scene unfolds as Patsy and Robby give Helen a ride on Patsy the pony. Robby slides a parcel into saddle-bags while Patsy recovers from injury and boasts of a swift recovery. The trio shares a moment of trust and wonder as they journey along.
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Helen
Robby
Malon
Patsy
Bobby
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Black Hawk County
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University of Wisconsin
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Saratoga Servies
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England
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Co. W. von Coelin
Waterloo, West
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Second
Henry Daniel
Joseph Bennett
William Cornell
W. W. Fisher
T. D. Williams
Emmons Johnson
Henry Snyder
M. C. Brown
Hott & Sons
Pinkerton Bros
Mr. Srown
George 3. Rowell & Co
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City Engineer's Office
C. T. Wilson
Ralph 8
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J. H. Leavitt
F. M. Shores
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Algo
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Lincoln Journal
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State Hospital
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Ree Nuest
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