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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1914

Page

2

Waterloo Evening GCOUMIER and Reporter Notice

Waterloo Evening GCOUMIER and WATERLOO REPORTER are published daily except Sundays by PRE W.H. MARTMAN COMPANY. Weekly or yearly mail rates, postal details, and advertising terms appear in the periodical. This notice provides standard publication and pricing information for readers and advertisers in Waterloo Iowa.

Waterloo Evening Gcoumier Waterloo Reporter Associated Press W.H. Martman Company West Park Avenue Os c. Ant W. Beth BRON Waterloo Iowa

Advertisers Warn Iowa Farmers About Canada Exodus

Reports from Town State-Wide Peanut? veterans and Iowa farmers describe Canada as a poor bet for relocation. They cite short growing seasons, six month loans, lonely prairies, and banks only offering short-term credit. Warnings urge Iowa’s Publicity Commission to counter aggressive advertising pushing immigration to Canada Texas and Florida. Senatorial committee speech cites Wilson administration policies.

Tin Town Tretian Canada Kelly Pawan Weil Iowa Hawkeye Wwe Laws Canada Prairies Adada Texas Florida

Ideas of a Plain Man by Dr Prank Crane

Fragmented OCR text appears to discuss ideas of a plain man and relaxation, with repeated phrases about effort, mind, and social governance. The passage is garbled with numerous interruptions, making it difficult to discern a coherent narrative or concrete actions, but centers on personal philosophy and the notion of not forcing achievement.

Man DR. Prank Crane San Peffart Iva Fifa Numan

Coquette and Consequences of Hatred in Society

A satirical meditation on hatred as a toxic social habit. The piece argues hating others saps the hater more than its targets, likening the mind to a pickled walnut and describing how long-term spite alienates friends, dulls optimism, and erodes purpose while others grow happier and prosper.

Fifty Years Ago in The Courier Highlights

Spring weather invites pardonings as mill dam repair brings farming relief. Waterloo's regulars return to cheers after battles at Pittsburg Landing and Vicksburg. Black Hawk county fields 272 volunteers, Grundy 25, Butler 113, Fremont reports thefts of two horses and a wife. George Bishop, attorney at law, plans Waterloo residency.

Vander Black Hawk County Grundy County Santh Butler County

Fourty Years Ago in THURSDAY APRIL 9 1874

W P Thompson of Lincoln called on readers reporting farmers busy seeding and hopeful for early crops. Bank statements show healthy growth. Thirteen girls and seven boys prepare for first communion at Barclay Catholic church led by Father Scallan. W W Perry warns against liquor sales. Riverfront square described as seedy, needing repairs. Marshal Evang targets rowdy youths entering empty freight cars.

W. PL Thompson Lincoln Winchip Barclay Township Father Scallan

Park Equipment Urged for Spring Readiness

On a chilly evening, park commissioners noted sufficient use of apparatuses, prompting plans to double or treble equipment before summer. A hint of new curtains in the room reminded of spring as Richard Pearson Wobson failed to win the Alabama senatorship on the prohibition issue, though his effort was brave.

Wen Richard Pearson Wobson Alabama

Two Chicago Suffrage Advocates Stir Equal Rights Debate

Real workers in the cause chide critics as Jane Addams and Ita Flagg Young are highlighted for advancing suffrage in the nation. A Marshalltown Times-Republican note questions why The Cleveland News says people are getting out of town, while others seek cheaper lands or return after finding opportunity. Some papers speculate on Roosevelt’s absence influencing toll policies.

Chicago Jane Addams Ita Flagg Young Wctiviries Marshalltown

Irreverent Cynic Links to Marriage Attacks

John D Rockefeller Jr spoke at Seal Harbor attacking cynicism noting nothing holy to the cynic including marriage. At a club a married man’s troubles raise the value of a wife, a jest echoed amid remarks about Matrimony and property. The Washington Star cites these quips and adds a fragmentary remark on Solon and wisdom.

John 2D. Rockefeller, Jr Seal Harbor Smith Washington Star

Roosevelt era talk sparks tolls dispute

The piece contrasts Roosevelt and Secretary John Clay framing of a treaty with Wilson's attempt to uphold it. It mocks Champ Clark's charge of cowardice toward Great Britain tolls and praises Cato Selle for temperance advocacy, urging protection of Indians from whiskey and rapid action against liquor sellers.

Roosevelt Champ Clark Great Britain John Clay Wilson Jobo Tray Cat Sells Mason City Globe-G Cato Selle Ato Sells Cato Towa

Poking Fun At Pap and Local News From Waterloo

Twenty years ago the Waterloo column notes a playful jab from H. W. Jenney about a bicycle rider. It reports 19 March arrests, a mulci law petition with 1000 names filed, and protest by Ed Mesick F. C. Platt and Matt Parrott against Conaway bill. Weather mixed with hail snow and rain. The page includes humorous quotes about marriage and police attire from Cincinnati Enquirer and Washington Star.

Messrs Ed Mesick F.C. Platt Matt Parrott Des Moines

Combing Won’t Rid Hair of Dandruff

An old style consumer tip claims combing cannot remove dandruff and suggests topical liquids applied with fingertips to moisten the scalp, then overnight treatment. It warns against harsh remedies that dry or damage hair and favors gentler solutions.

Democrat projections in district calm voters for fall

Democratic newspapers in his district say he would not run. Vollmer writes he feels a good Democrat can be elected in the Second district this fall. He notes that disaffection among Iowa farmers over the tariff has ceased by this time.

Vollmer Iowa

A Hint for Coming Maternity

An instructional note on a maternity aid called Mothers Friend, an external embrocation for abdominal muscles to ease pregnancy strain, reduce nausea, and aid nerves. The Bradfield Regulator Co. of Atlanta markets it through druggists, with a request to write for a title book.

Bradfield Regulator Co Lamar Bidg Atlanta

Vollmer Not To Seek Full Term

Washington April 8 Representative Vollmer announces he will retire for private and personal reasons and will not run for another term in the Second district. The decision unsettles the Democratic organization as National Committeeman Wade tried to persuade him to reconsider, but Vollmer remained firm despite recent reports he might run.

Washington DT. C Vollmer Democratic Organization Wade Theo

Local Republican Candidate Announces Treasurer Run

A candidate announces for county treasurer, stating intent to seek the Republican vote in the district. The notice emphasizes party primary accountability and signals a formal campaign entry by Tames & Eason.

Heart Trouble Symptoms Misleading Digestive Link

A vintage remedy note suggests abdominal indigestion often causes chest pains mistaken for heart disease. Meritat Tonic Digestive is touted to restore stomach function and alleviate presumed heart trouble in a period-voice ad from the Heart Cross Drug Co. and Slenderson Drug Co.

Meritat Hed Cross Drce Co Slenderson

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