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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1915
Page
2
The article argues that building permanent roads via bonds is the best path. It claims current earth roads and wood bridges cost more over time than a bond issue, since interest and principal can be paid gradually. It warns against brick or steel roads, endorsing concrete roads funded by bonds for lasting value and land gains for descendants.
A long town paper item surveys the City Manager bill and its fate, noting a House measure known as House File No. 5e and the Waterloo link, alongside editorials on wartime trade, the motor industry, future city building, and school craft projects. It discusses public opinion, governance, and civic duty with local editorial tone and regional references.
The Courier and Reporter urges the Town of Assembly to support Mr. Chase and Senate action to treat intoxication as an aggravating factor in crime. It argues against drunkenness as a mitigating defense and predicts Governor Clarke will back the measure, noting observers see drunkenness itself as a crime.
A satirical examination of egotists in politics and society. The piece notes how capitalists and self promoters seek glory, trust, and influence, while highlighting the futility of flattering egotists. It argues egotists damage campaigns, distort public life, and shows how only extraordinary imagination can craft compliments that reach them.
A domestic guidance piece argues that household purchases hinge on paying investments rather than whim. It compares senior firm buyers to junior household buyers, citing a clothes wringer as a prime example of durable value and time saved. It urges businesslike evaluation, noting cosmetics and gowns must justify use and fashion lifespan. It also covers personal matters about expressing feelings and offers to connect readers with expert skincare help.
A motivational note extols smiles as a tool for success and resilience. It cites an athletic scene where a contestant, though defeated, smiles and remains calm. The piece urges readers to adopt a cheerful stance to weather pressure and suggests a bold motto: when unsure what to do, smile.
Cedar Rapids held the 1916 state convention ending Saturday with Groom of Des Moines named recorder Leeper and W. Dy W. 1 Cothem of Waterloo among delegates to the national San Francisco convention next month. Burgin, Cedar Rapids chief of police, and AL fb Ler of Des Moines were also elected delegates. Ella Mark Lee of Des Moines led the ladies division as vice commander.
Iowa editors weigh Sherman’s Chicago landslide boosting his presidential hopes and liken him to Lincoln. Charles City presses Bryan restraint in office and prohibition stance. Mason City cites Walsh on a $2.50 wage, St. Louis warns about jobs versus wages, Webster City laments high taxes, Sioux City suggests celebrating Grant and Sherman, and Des Moines notes a Black victory in Chicago city council elections.
The author warns polluted water from human sewage contaminates streams used by farmers for milk processing and household use. Legislation is urged to enforce proper sewage treatment and water filtration, redefining a river as an open sewer to reflect current realities and safeguard public health.
The ad promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a gentle laxative cure for congested waste in the bowels causing distress and illness. A nightly dose is claimed to relieve by morning with no discomfort, and a free trial bottle is available by writing to Dr W B Caldwell at 452 Washington St Monticello Th.
Communicated note warns that small Iowa towns plan waterworks and sewerage, but streams through farms carry raw sewage harming dairy farming. It argues streams polluted by waste endanger cows, milk, and public health, urging prohibition by law to prevent contamination of milk and babies.
Fragmentary text discusses transit, health concerns, and the need to protect communities from sewer issues. It mentions daily use items and the importance of safety, but lacks clear events, dates, or named entities.
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