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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1915
Page
2
A garbled column mixes literary allusions with local tidings. It references Doris Bake and Rich mond P. Mwo bsen, wedding expenses, and a push to organize a cleanup brigade for Waterloo. The piece blends poems, jokes, and social notes with uncertain dates and places.
The Courier endorses new measures passed by the senate allowing cities to levy a tax up to two mills for street sanitation districts and sprinkling. It also favors authorizing municipalities to issue bonds as small as 20 dollars instead of the previous 100 dollar minimum to broaden local investment.
A proposed system by Arthur J. Morris would let wage workers obtain small loans secured only by character, with two co-makers endorsing notes. Loans would be discounted at local rates, with 2 percent of the amount paid weekly to fund a collateral investment that could be cashed at year end to settle debt.
A collection of editorials from Cedar Rapids and Des Moines papers criticizes advertising tactics by Mr Sunday and questions state measures on private tanks and bank inspection. It accuses politicians of duplicity on Prohibition and school treasurer salaries, while noting police and liquor controversies reflected in editorials across multiple papers.
A contemplative essay argues that few can face death without fear and urges embracing faith with poise and courage. It contrasts modern superstition with the certainty of truth and calls for strength of character to meet the void without vertigo.
The Carroll Herald speculates on George appointing Tiryan secretary of state and discusses legislative records for governor candidates. It notes certain aspirants deserve early retirement and condemns those prioritizing plots over state welfare. Marshalltown Times-Republican adds a standby end to anti treating laws after January 1.
Mnustana Times reports railroads claim coal hauling is unprofitable. The paper notes similar experience, stating they have hauled coal since last November and spent substantial money on the job.
A Birmingham England report notes demoralization among iron trade workers. Irregular rail service material shortages fuel and labor scarcity are cited. Complaints focus on poor service and alleged drunkenness affecting productivity as the iron trade fears a tough wartime period ahead.
President Wilson declines pardons for five International Lumber and Development Company officials convicted of mail fraud. They receive a 30 day respite before serving their sentences. Col A G Stewart of Iowa and J B Markier, brother of Attorney James Mir, are named among the officials.
A reader letter praises a product or routine that helped a mother of five regain health and energy. She notes improved wellbeing after using the remedy and thanks a household staff service and local stores for support. The message references family duties and household strain and ends with thanks.
Raymond Polucare admires a distant France as Poincare writes a stern, comic history of presidential power. The piece notes France’s view of its leader as a figure who should stay silent and fade after seven years, contrasting with European monarchs and leaders. Poincare’s rise, roles, and seven year term are outlined with skeptical wit.
A first-person reflection chronicles five months of homesickness and gradual happiness during a winter away from home. The narrator describes seasickness of the heart, calendar longing for April, and a surprising shift toward contentment, ending with an optimistic, self-aware note.
A reader questions the ethics of paying debts before giving to charity and argues that evading a grocery bill while donating to charity shows someone not truly living within their means. The exchange challenges financial responsibility and altruism.
Chicago reads of a plan by F. B. Plourd to feed the unemployed using waste food from merchants hotels and clubs. Trial led by Duluth and Minneapolis success includes sanitary oversight and support from local charities. Organizers foresee feeding 1500 to 2000 daily in Chicago with overhead costs mostly for storage and transport.
The article argues aging reduces activity and bowel function leading to constipation. It praises a mild remedy of simple laxative herbs with pepsin sold as Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin and offers a free trial by writing to Dr W B Caldwell at 452 Washington St Menticelio Illinois.
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