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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1927
Page
10
Paris reports birds in flight are being studied by attaching small instruments to homing pigeons to measure speed variations wing strokes and movements. The instruments weigh two ounces and are about 2 1 5 inches long. Experts say humans may fly one day using similar energy insights.
A young man likened to a Lindbergh figure, Prince Bertil of Sweden, son of Crown Prince Gustavus Adolphus, is seen working as a mechanic at Thulin Motor works in Landskrona and he reportedly enjoys the humbler role.
During Judge E B Stiles funeral in Manchester this afternoon district and municipal court clerks offices closed. Officials attending included Judges Boies Wood Beem and others plus county attorney Edwards and several clerks and deputy clerks.
Eddie Held of St. Louis posted a 69 in the second round of the Western Open at Olympia Fields to reach 143 for 36 holes, the first in the field of 200 to break 70. Other notable scores include Gil Morgan 76 and Al Watrous 76.
A humorous account of weighing on street-scale machines around town. The reporter records weights ranging from 150 to 154 pounds, describes cards that advertise personal traits, and notes the difficulty of getting consistent readings. He jokes about graft and seeks a “beautiful and dangerous blonde” card, ending with a final 150-pound result and reflections on unreliable scales.
An etiquette writer advises daily mouth rinsing with Listerine, especially before meetings, claiming it removes all traces of unpleasant odor and counters halitosis as a common modern problem. Lambert Pharmacal Co. promotes the product from St. Louis, Missouri.
A British farm experiment suggests planting strawberries as closely together as possible because a picker spends more than a quarter of each hour walking between plants. The study highlights efficiency gains from dense spacing to reduce travel time and increase harvest tempo.
Printed georgette handkerchiefs in various patterns suit tailors pocket or purse. New boxed sets in colored or white styles make good gifts or bridge prizes. Ladies handkerchiefs feature printed styles solid colors and colored borders with several new patterns. Men's pongee colored handkerchiefs with contrasting borders priced at 16c each or 2 for 25c. MAIN FLOOR.
All east district schools closed early at 2 30 p m due to heat under Supt C W Kline. Principals cancelled auditorium periods in senior and junior high buildings. A recent survey finds only 14 percent of doctors trained in the last decade practice in rural districts.
A brief note marks the end of Saturday specials in the local page. The reader is invited to check back for next week’s listings and related market items.
A cluttered advertisement lists jelly glasses a dozen jar rubbers and various kitchen goods. National Pressure Cookers 18 quart at 19.85 and 12 quart at 17.85. Wearever aluminum colanders 2 for 1.50 value. Micro aluminum preserving kettles 2.69 each. Laundry soap 30 bars for 1.00. Northern Tissue toilet paper four rolls. Sunbrite cleanser five cans. Fifth Floor.
Readable lines advertise chocolate covered peppermint and peanut assortments as Saturday specials. Includes chocolate covered cherries and assorted wrapped caramels with price references, all on the Main Floor at 496 Main.
Weekend sale highlights Kerryvale Linen with 60 large single sheets and 25 envelopes, plus 596 boxed stationery packs in assorted styles and sizes. Offers appear limited to Saturday with prices unreadable in the OCR text. Strong entities include Kerryvale Linen and boxed stationery. no clear dates beyond Saturday.
Woolwear all wool two pants suits priced at 9.95 with sturdy fabrics and latest models. Woolwear Manly suits for 12 to 20 year olds from all wool fabrics in fall and winter patterns, 16.50, plus DeLuxe and Jack Tar suits for younger boys from 3.95. Fourth floor.
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