IDEAS OF A PLAIN MAN ATERLOO FVENING COURIER AND WATERLOO REPORTER
Democratic division and the Panama tolls repeal debate show party rifts in the Senate and House. The article contrasts Champ Clark the politician with Woodrow Wilson the statesman and argues the president should stand for right over party. It also notes fashion, dress, and international news items with a mix of opinion on politics and society.
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Panama Canal
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Senate
House of Representatives
Iowa
Champ Clark
Young Men’s Christian Association of
Brooklyn
America
Clark
le Dase
Woodrow Willson
Eige
Panama Tella
The Crocodile in Myth and Reality Exposed
A compact feature describes the crocodile as a saurian living in Egypt and the Nile regions, noting its size from twelve to twenty feet, four legs and a powerful tail. It explains its aquatic habits, egg birth, and stealthy predatory leaps, while stressing its skin value and ongoing slaughter. It also compares it to the alligator as a distant relative and cites public interest in its dangers and mysteries.
Trotting Match Attracts Big Bets In 1864 Race
Fifty years ago on Wednesday March 30 1864 a grand trotting match drew bets from five to two hundred dollars. Farwell's horse won by ten rods over Sherman's after a mile ride. Also reported are enlistees from Third Iowa battery and Twelfth Iowa veterans returning home. Internal tax collection, new licenses May 1, Amex rate hike, Vinton drug store burglary, rebel officers executed, Libby prison disappearances, and pensions for Revolutionary War survivors increased by one hundred dollars annually.
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C. A. Farwell
H. Sherman
Farwell
Sherman
Twenty Years Ago Items Apr 4 1894 Orange Washburn Waterloo
News from Orange includes hired workers starting this week and a local turkey quarrel in Washburn Cedar township that escalated to gunfire but caused no harm. G G Billings bought Ephraim Hoover’s 80 acre farm near Waterloo for 6000. Two eloping teens from Fairbank invite parental disapproval as they head toward Fairplay. Dr M R Balliett to wed Miss Sarah Glenny in Black Hawk. Cedar Falls official J W Dietrick moves to Dubuque as freight agent. Will McFarlane takes over local I C duties. Waterloo market prices for wheat oats corn butter eggs lard.
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Black Hawk Township
M. R. Balliett
Sarah Glenny
John Lind Returns Briefly From Mexico Mission
The text notes John Lind coming home for a short vacation amid reports that Villa halted his Torreon attack and delays in planning for Mexico City's capture. It also mentions Thorne, a Railroad Commissioner, as an influential figure to railroad magnates.
Foul weather prompts urgent city cleanup push
Residents confront a grim scene as pests swarm and food and shelter shortages worsen. Officials urge immediate cleanup to restore basic services and prevent further public health risks. Community leaders appeal for aid and collaboration.
A Moment of Fun and Fraud Claims Across States
A collage of humorous lines and political notes from newspapers. fraud accusations surface in Waterloo with claims of repeated voting and color-blind officials. Porto City Progress Review discusses Waterloo elections and the wets versus ga loons dynamic, noting potential future petitions based on past turnout.
New Model Easy to Operate Fly Swatter
Sioux City Tribune notes the 1914 model fly swatter is easier to operate than last year with no long instruction needed. Includes satire on politics and public health warnings about waste land and flies, urging cleanup and reporting to health department.
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Sioux City Tribune
Planning for the Storks Arrival
Planning for the Stork s Arrival discusses a pregnancy aid product named Mothers Friend sold in drug stores. It claims to ease the period of expectancy by relaxing tendons and muscles for safer expansion. The notice urges expectant mothers to use the external remedy and contact Pfmfield Remulster Co. for a booklet.
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Pmdfield Remulster Co
Lamar Nhle
Ananta
Waterloo election shows slim support for saloon petition
In Waterloo on Monday 6 621 votes were cast. A majority petition needs 3 311 names. The wet ticket exceeded that, but many who voted Thompson or other tickets are against saloons, so the next petition is unlikely to gain strong backing.
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Hutchere
Nile
Ganges
Waterloo
Thompson
Waterloo Builds Iowa Building at Frisco
Waterloo citizens and 33 000 strong subscribe 50000 to fund and construct the Iowa Building at the Panama Exposition in San Francisco despite Iowa legislature withholding apportionment. Governor to lead delegation amid enthusiastic public support and criticism of lawmakers.
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Waterlio
Ackley World
Waterloo
Iowa
San Francisco
Frisco
Governor’s trip fails to pick site for town building
A fragment notes the governor’s delegation traveling to California to choose the exposition grounds site for the town building. The report implies the Waterloo delegation would have completed the task more effectively if left to them, suggesting the governor stayed home.
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California
Exposition Grounds
Marsh rules out political candidacy in Waterloo Democrat note
Manchester Press reports Waterloo Democrat W. W. Marsh denies any plan to seek governor or U S Senate seats. He states he has been too busy to consider politics, implying his head is still on his shoulders. The remark comments on the propriety of a fired figure pursuing office.
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Shakespeare
Immar
Garfield
Manchester
W. W. Marsh
Waterloo
United States
Wilbur
Parkersburg Advice Urges Maurice Connolly to Run
Congress man Connolly remains undecided about a United States Senate bid though he expresses desire to run. The editorial urges him to plunge in, arguing defeat is likely either way and urging action despite hesitation.
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Connolly
United States
Maurice
Congress
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