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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1917
Page
2
Objections to the passage of the bill in its form note lawmakers taking from the people the right to choose county officers. Advocates argue the measure preserves state law while critics deride parliamentary maneuvers used to shield the bill from change. The piece reflects Iowa house antics and public sentiment on local governance.
A weeklong campaign by various Waterloo agencies fosters civic pride and beautification. William Galloway and Mrs. Nesbit inspire youths with essays and prizes, urging elbow grease to spruce streets, alleys, and public spaces while thanking supporters for initiating a lasting civic awakening.
A maneuver on the floor secured passage of a bill to extend terms for county officers elected last fall to four years, despite initial opposition. The measure, now heading to the governor, would set four-year terms for all county officials after 1918, potentially reducing election costs and ballot length. Black Hawk representatives McFarlane and Santee signed a reconsideration motion.
An assessment finds no lasting damage to Cedar River park and only minor, repairable effects to road surfacing and a bridge. Estimated cost to restore park facilities under $500, with road resurfacing and rolling necessary. Chautauqua grounds also minimally affected and to be cleaned in spring. People of Waterloo can look forward to normal park use this season and perhaps a local patriotic display.
Iowa editors urge calm as eastern critics attack Iowa’s quiet work ethic. They recall Iowa’s Civil War mobilization, stressing readiness to act if needed and to contribute soldiers when required. Local papers reference suffrage referendum arguments, war mobilization, road paving debates, and Wilson’s foreign policy.
A compilation of press commentary contrasts leaders who shift to responsible roles with radicals who lose that edge on the job. It argues real progress comes when theory is tempered by action, citing figures like Washington and Franklin and noting loyalty and sacrifice define great causes.
In Springhein Massachusetts the Back yard Patriots are urged to plant vegetable gardens this year to support the war effort and bolster home front morale. The call invokes patriotic duty and collective effort as citizens convert yards into productive plots for victory.
Health and Happiness columns discuss underweight risks and natural weight gain through diet and routines. Readers share concerns about anemia and excess saliva with expert answers noting anemia, mouth inflammation, nervous strain, and potential drug effects. Dr Huber offers general guidance and invites stamped inquiries.
A moral tale about a diligent music teacher who relents to soft living and a charming event leads to a grand passion. The piece argues self indulgence in small acts weakens resistance to larger temptations, warning that character is forged by resisting minor faults.
The April 4 1867 note warns farmers of prolonged cold and scarce feed foreshadowing planting delays. A potential Cedar flood looms with deep snow near the Minnesota line. The piece records Orl J H Cutter of Go C Thirty-second infantry dying of consumption at Independence aged 26. Senator Wilson of Massachusetts seeks Jeff Davis release or trial, with a judiciary committee report anticipated. Waterloo shows rapid growth with new construction and repairs evident everywhere.
Forty years ago on Wednesday April 4 1877 a meeting to advance a new opera house saw Lewis Lichty chair and J W Logan secretary with a committee of Lusch Burnham Lane and Miller to report on cost and feasibility. Married March 25 Peter Musser and Flora Gough. Jessie Eighmey died of scarlet fever aged three. Pella school board cut teachers wages from 39 to 25 dollars monthly. John Q Hanna son of Justice Hanna now Wright county schools superintendent. Two patriarchs Augustin Picard 110 and Abner Huntley 109 noted in New York. Robins and bluebirds arrive, but cold Sunday drove them to shelter. The river runs boisterously as thresher law required boxing tumbling rods. Ackley house registry shows 9160 arrivals in 14 months.
A satirical piece by Roy Mouton lampoons financial booms and social pretensions in Chicago, mocking two dollar wheat and the luxury of wealth. It considers the looming war, consumer excess, and a shift in national mood while weaving in poems, bandwagon satire, and pop culture references from the era.
Twenty years ago on Wednesday April 7 1807 Rownd brothers began clearing stumps through their park on the interurban line route about three miles of wooded territory beyond Rownd's park. Dr G J Mack city health officer urges boil water especially where Dry Run overflowed. S H Sheakley of Waverly elected superintendent of Waterloo independent district schools succeeding G A Bateman. Three old policemen Dincy Edgington Reynolds relinquished stars. W C Well Jess Foal and Ben Eaton took insignia. Major Davidson Capt Olmn inspected Co B. Lieuts Cotton and Gary passed exams. F R Fisher captain. sergeants Geist McDowell Brunn Klingaman Lane. Twin girls born Monday to J C B Stilson. county board member 60 years old Monday.
Bobbie visits grandparents on a country farm and discovers a china dog and cat on the mantel. They argue about appearance and status, then glimpse their reflections in a nearby mirror and realize they look alike. The tale unfolds with playful dialogue between porcelain pets and a curious boy listening nearby.
A remedy claim describes dissolving dandruff using four ounces of plain liquid arvon from a drug store applied at night to moisten the scalp. By morning most or all dandruff may be gone and multiple applications promise full destruction of signs, with itching stopping and hair becoming fluffy and glossy.
A china cat and a china dog comfort each other after hair loss, declaring they look handsome. They encourage friendship over appearance, while a boy named Bobbie doubts what he sees, later suspecting a dream as the figures remain still and unmoving. Copyright 1917. Tomorrow's story Mr. Weasel and Mr. Fox.
The New York World notes a labor department move to require Bible literacy as part of the literacy test for immigrants. It argues familiarity with the Bible is nearly universal abroad and will influence citizenship by proving erudition lacking in native stock. An Atchison Globe remark adds a counterpoint that effort and steady work shape life outcomes.
An advertisement asserts Pape's Diapepsin quickly neutralizes acidity and relieves sour stomach and gas within five minutes. It claims the preparation sweetens out-of-order stomachs, is harmless, and should be kept in every home, with a fifty-cent case recommended.
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