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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1926
Page
3
A Waterloo shoeshop scene contrasts a swarthy immigrant worker humming Massenet with jazz dismissals, raising questions about what immigrants offer in art, literature, and music beyond melting pot stereotypes. The piece argues newcomers may bring valuable contributions in culture and taste.
A historical note argues that many professions with non muscular labor such as clergy teachers and editors earn far less than skilled tradesmen. It cites a Chicago conference and a Pittsburgh minister urging wage reform to lift incomes for spiritual advisers and scholars alike.
The piece argues that reception of any work is unpredictable. It notes students fear audience judgment, while audiences may praise what creators deem weak. It cites Stevenson and Marcus Aurelius style reflections, urging perseverance since worth is often unrecognized until later.
A writer argues against the double moral standard between men and women, contending for a single standard that is not lowered. He urges that a bridegroom obtain a physician’s certificate of health before marriage, to protect a daughter or ward from disease and ensure safety and happiness.
Reader asks about a fungal leg rash and itching. The response notes ringworm risk in public areas and advises cleansing, drying, and applying a salicylic acid solution, with professional diagnosis by scraping if needed. Also addresses safe eye exposure while swimming and states letters receive replies from Dr Brady when stamped envelopes are provided.
A young graduate considers career paths choosing between employment in a large organization and starting private enterprise. Frank argues opportunities for private business are broader now, but warns the decision hinges on temperament and abilities. He outlines traits for success in business and notes that great corporations seek adaptable, patient leaders over mere followers.
The Reinherck Courier reports that Towa sentiment on paved roads via bond issues shows general favor but actual county opinions in India vary, making a clear conclusion unlikely. The column highlights widespread calls for road funding yet finds observers cautious about broad support.
Diary style mentions ranch near the Prince of Wales in Canada and social scenes in New York. It notes Mrs. Wills Wood and Mrs. Nellie Hussy visiting, people like Dudley Field Malone and Joe Moore, and scenes in night clubs with the rising trend of hostess callouts.
Uncle Wiggily and his companions discover ground nuts that look like chestnuts but are acorns. Humble, Tumble, and Bumble pocket the brown morsels hoping to share with Johnnie and Billie Bushy squirrels, while Uncle Wiggily explains the nuts’ true shape and sweetness.
The tale follows Curly and Floppy Twisty tall pigs who stash acorns while Johnnie and Ellie Nayike also seek nuts. Bumblette and Twele Wiksley pocket acorns as other Attie bunny girls watch. Aunt Lettie appears as a possible guide to adventure on a mysterious bungalow path.
Uncle Wiggily plans waffles for Aunt Lettie but flour runs out. The rabbit couple grind acorns into flour and bake acorn waffles. Aunt Lettie enjoys the result while the bunny duo laughs at their clever workaround. The scene ends with a hint of more adventures to come.
Readers posed questions on birds, snakes, ants, and turtles with 1926 answers. Topics include webbed feet in birds, toe arrangements, ant skin, and a larval shell creature forming a bivalve shell with attached feeding adaptations.
Katie O'Doone grows from hardship to stage fame through abstinence and independence. She risks her father and love, faces bribery and scandal, and battles guilt while the press shapes her fate. A dramatic arc centers on her drink harmed father and her struggle to balance mercy with ambition.
A tongue in cheek note questions how President Coolidge might fit in without joining any lodges. Mrs tired Bud, back from a so called vacation, adds a wry take on changing venues and feeling at home.
Uncle Rays corner presents an opening letter announcing a series on Native American tribes across America. He previews future installments on groups from Manhattan to Alaska and promises cultural stories starting with The Indians Around Plymouth.
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