Daily Courier Travel Page Listings and Ads Notice
European travelers can find the Evening Courier in numerous offices across Europe including Trafalgar building Northumberland Avenue Bay Market Paris Boulevard des Capucines and Berlin Unter den Linden. Also notes foreign postage page and advertising rates with contact details and price terms.
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Europe
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Oppace Evening Courier
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Fidon
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Northumberland Avenue
American Express
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Dawe's Steamship Agency
Green Street
Waterloo Press Sparks City Exhibition at State Fair
Waterloo advocates a local exhibit to represent Iowa at the Panama event, arguing other towns oppose the spend and Cedar Rapids Des Moines and Sioux City would resist any breakthrough. The piece notes a push to rouse state action and pride, with Waterloo seeking credit in heaven if not at the fair.
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Waterloo
Iowa
Puch
Cedar Rapida
Des Moines
Sioux City
Bryan
Cedar
Amendments Expand Federal Tax Power and Direct Senate Election
The article notes two U S constitutional amendments gaining passage in quick succession. A direct income tax power was ratified, and Connecticut’s legislature enabled direct election of U S senators by the people. It credits reform-minded statesmen including William Lorimer and former senators Clark and Bailey for the long campaign culminating in this shift.
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United States
Congress
Connecticut
Senate
Wiliam Lorimer
Clark
Montana
Joseph W. Bailey
Texas
Lorimer
Religion as final recourse in alcohol treatment debate
A physician recommends religion as the ultimate cure for periodic alcoholism, outlining a three stage procedure using applied psychology and moral appeal. The letter notes mixed success but argues many cases respond to religious motivation and community intervention.
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Ior
Ata
What Can Man Do About Prisoner Stubbornness and Civil Law
A column questions how to handle prisoners who defy rules and starve themselves to martyrdom. It cites Haley at Fort Madison serving a life sentence for murder and English suffragists as examples. The piece argues laws protect society and critique “star chamber” tactics while noting debates on tariffmaking and executive openness.
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Iowa
England
Haley
Ft. Madison
Fair Dreams and Tariff Talk Cross Iowa Papers
A collection of brief Iowa clippings notes optimism for school children's health, debate over a summer capital for Congress, and Canada’s approval of tariff changes under Wilson, with commentary on reciprocity and health conditions in Minnesota schools.
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Canada
Cedar Rapids
Montreal
Taft
Syracuse by George Fitch
Syracuse with 137000 residents is a mid sized city in New York noted for its salt history, shifting roles from spice business to outputs of Chancellor Day and a famous ex president remark. Located by Onondaga Lake it balances industry, a university, and rivalry with Rochester.
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Syracuse
New York State
New York City
United States
New York Central Railroad
Empire State Express
New York
Erie Canal
Niagara Falls
Cornell
Rochester
Salina Guest
Debate Over Drug Stores In Dry Counties Spars Yet Riles Iowa
The Dubuque Times-Journal cites Dr Brant and Iowa dry counties debate over liquor sales in drug stores. It notes public concerns about air quality and home ventilation, while arguing the liquor issue is overstated and not as widespread as claimed.
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Dubuque
Iowa
Cedar Rapids Coliseum on River Island Proposed
The Cedar Rapids Republic reports plans to build a river coliseum on an island in the Cedar River. Waterloo seeks a $350000 donor for a river crossing coliseum, while Cedar Rapids favors a six to seven acre island with four bridges and a civic center. The city has long discussed a riverfront coliseum to host large gatherings, and progress is expected sooner or later.
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Cedar Rapids
Waterloo
First Avenue
Quips and quips from the era of easy slippers
A Windsor era collage notes public wit and social scenes. It quotes a Presbyterian quip about rain prayers and el aring off and recounts hurried resignations in official circles. A Bulkley/Cynic remark on a corrupt millionaire is followed by a pie joke from a minister and a Texan’s nasal twang.
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Bulkley
Ohio
Man’s bold claim ends tale of failed romance in Texas
A Texan pursued a young woman who left for Vancouver where she married. He later rode the train to confront her and proclaimed he would quit her, a tale recounted in the page’s reminiscence alongside an advertisement for Waterloos little chick feed at Sixth and Jefferson.
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Texas
Vancouver
British Columbia
Texan
Tariff Schedules Move by Imperial Ukase and Wilson
Our Washington correspondent reports unprecedented steps by President Wilson on tariff revision. The bill to be introduced today is shaped by Wilson with Redfield data, overriding Ways and Means. Critics call it a star chamber action that undermines constitutional processes and free speech.
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New York Herald
Wilson
Herald
House
Senate
Star Chamber
Congress
Washington
House of Representatives
Redfield
Louisiane
Musterole Advertises Soothing Chest Ointment Relief
An old musterole advertisement touts a mustard oil chest ointment for sore throats bronchitis and pneumonia prevention. It claims faster relief than plaster and lists dosages jar prices and hospital size and includes testimonials from a nurse in Salt Lake City Utah.
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Musterole Company
Cleveland
Ohio
Myra Grety
Salt Lake City
Utah
Canning Factory Uses Rotating Crops to Smooth Labor
Mr. Merrit Greene of Marshalltown explains how a canning plant rotates crops from spinach to asparagus to peas beans and corn then pumpkins and cabbage to extend harvest. He supervised about 1200 acres of sweet corn and notes yields of 3-6 tons per acre with $7 per ton value at the factory.
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Merrit Greene
Marshhalltown
Saya
Greene
Tomatoag
Umea
Mr. Greene
Coliseum Question Sparks Waterloo Flinty Debate
War nerloo urges Iowa lawmakers to authorize a Cedar River site for a Waterloo coliseum. The measure has passed the house and faces likely senate approval. Opponents fear over river development and favor preserving the river view and bridges over future construction.
Look to Your Plumbing and Digestion Health
Commentary on plumbing and digestion compares house and body functions and promotes Chamberlain's Tablets for quick relief. Advertisement notes Conkey's poultry supplies at N. J. Berkley's corner Sixth and Jefferson.
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Conkey
N. J. Berkley’s
Corner Sixth and
Jefferson
Cure for a Four Year Old’s Red Spots and Blisters
A TerrE Haute reader recalls using Cuticura Soap and Ointment to treat a four year old boy with red spots and water blisters on the face. After washing with Cuticura Soap and applying the ointment, the blisters dried and the skin cleared within about ten to eleven days. The letter, dated Jan 10 1912, notes the remedy’s effectiveness and promotes Cuticura products with a Boston address for samples and a skin book.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Arthur Haworth
Cuticura
Dept. T
Boston
Meritol Tonic Digestive Promoted by Local Drug Co
An advertisement touts Meritol Tonic Digestive as beneficial for the stomach and digestive organs, promising a healthy appetite and richer blood. It claims to renew vigor and strength for the whole body and lists Henderson Drug Co and Red Cross Drug Co as sellers.
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Meritol
Henderson Drug Co
Red Cross Drug Co
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