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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1914
Page
2
The Waterloo Evening Courier and Waterloo Reporter advertise weekly carrier and mail rates, with notices on fair pricing and the push for equitable trade practices. The piece notes advertising rates and mentions local merchants, prices, and annual subscription details.
The article outlines a Liberal push for Irish self government and home rule amid Ulster Protestant opposition. Sir Edward Grey’s plan for a federation of Britain and Ireland is discussed as a potential solution to divide Ireland while balancing religious tensions and political divisions in the United Kingdom.
An Iowa discussion argues against drainage schemes while focusing on women voters influencing saloon bans in small towns. The piece notes pending Supreme Court decision on women’s ballots and mentions local politics, a Philadelphia pitcher named Tincup, and Meredith entering the Iowa senatorial race against Cummins with Connolly’s potential withdrawal.
The text argues religion defined by value placed on human beings. It discusses reverence, moral tests, and the influence of religion on conduct, exploring how beliefs shape views of duty, ethics, and justification for actions. The piece reflects on the aim of religion beyond law and outward ritual.
The article surveys evolving battleship designs and the rising cost to build such vessels. It compares past hand saw beginnings to modern lengthy design timelines, noting ships growing to immense lengths and guns, with critics fearing wasteful expenditure and strategic risks as nations race to field new classes of battleships.
The article notes that Missouri will have two federal reserve banks in St. Louis and Kansas City as part of a new banking system. It comments on public pride and mentions San Francisco reportedly having more bachelors than any other city, dismissed as press agent hype for the Panama-Pacific exposition next year.
Postal authorities in St Paul classify babies as Hvesteck and unlawful for parcel post. The remark implies officials lack future political ambitions and reflects harsh language from the era.
A terse verse mocks health rules taught by a science teacher famed for sanitation. The speaker critiques rubber footed caution and claims twenty years with dry feet, reflecting satirical views on hygiene.
A fragmented regional page mixes satirical jabs at baseball salaries with garbled quotes about blackmail and political ideals. The jumble mentions the Hudson River press style and blurs many names, leaving readers with a mosaic of partial phrases and improbable connections.
Senator Renyon questions the agricultural department about how many men depend on the Rockefeller fund for salaries and whether county agents could build a powerful Rockefeller machine. The Cedar Rapids Republican criticizes W R B Haw of Waterloo for proposing a platform, arguing candidates must stand on party convictions. An advertisement touts Foley Kidney Pills as effective for rheumatism and kidney problems.
A narrative vignette depicts a man altering his appearance and delivering a faltering, comical charge to a young woman named Gertrude. The dialogue devolves into garbled, wounded slang as he attempts courtship and recalls distant figures and dated references.
An advertorial style note claims increasing flesh by taking one or two tablets after meals for several months. It asserts the tablets boost red blood cells aid digestion and promote absorption of elements needed by body tissues.
A jumble of lines references a neighborhood raffle, stray quotes about war on barnacles and schooling, and a medicine ad praising Foley's Honey and Tar. Mentions Baltimore American and Boston Transcript style quips, plus a doctor ad noting Dr. Bennett's move to Black Ridge.
The column argues that true leadership comes from self control. It cites Smith who rose from office worker to boss by mastering his own work and directing others with judgment, claiming the most capable leaders become their own bosses through personal discipline.
A newspaper notes a new drug touted by Prof Job Hebbes Curtin as a remedy for scalp itching. The remedy uses a quinteme chemical dissolved in water and applied daily to the scalp. It claims broader skin uses including eczema and other conditions.
Secretary Daniels orders abolishing all alcoholic liquors in the Navy effective after July 1. The ban covers ships and shore stations and ends the wine mess, restricting to wines and beer. Some officers doubt it will reduce drunkenness, arguing beer and champagne do not drive heavy intoxication.
A Washington dispatch reports the proposed Rock Island railroad financial inquiry by the interstate commerce commission is blocked. Rep Green failed to obtain a house committee report, while Democratic senators were told the president favors action on railroads. The I C C will pursue the valuation study on its own motion regardless of House action.
Advertises Newbro's Herpicide as a complete dandruff solution that prevents hair loss and relieves scalp itching. Claims dealers offer a money back guarantee and urges sending postage for a sample and booklet from The Herpicide Co in Detroit.
Philadelphia and Ephrata women describe severe nervous prostration with palpitations headaches and sleeplessness. They credit Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with rapid improvement and urge others to seek advice from the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co in Lynn Massachusetts.
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