Evering Courier and Local Notes From Waterloo
Page includes admission rates and circulation notes for the Waterloo Evening Courier, offices listed in Waterloo and Chicago, and travel and advertising details. Commentary on hats and fashion ends with a brief note on the tall hat’s lingering presence in society and medicine advertising culture.
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Waterloo Evening Courier
W.H. Hartman Company
West Park Avenue
Hartman
Edlver
Pavanson
Sec'y-Treas
York
Tribune
Alfred B. Lukeos
Chicago
Fot Teibane
A.W
Allen
Evering
Courier - Mall
City Courier
Tolip
Po Watertoo
Waterton
Cummins in 1915 Iowa Senate Race Debate
The article discusses Iowa senior senator Cummins potentially running in 1915 under a direct voters election system. It notes enemies from railroad and corporate interests, the rise of a new progressive party, possible fusion candidacy, and a bill to allow a candidate to appear twice on ballots, urging Progressives to support Cummins for his leadership in the movement.
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Cummins
Iowa
Railroad and Corporation
Crow
People
Progressive Party
Mc Hose
Boone
Senator Cummins
Cumming
Co operation hit and court hits hog co op monopoly
The supreme court of Iowa ruled that the Decorah Farmers Cooperative Society operated as a monopoly by penalizing members who did not trade through the association. The Reeves v Decorah case suggests other cooperatives may face similar scrutiny. It notes further regional quips on duels, politics, investigations, and tariffs, ending with a jab about California and Japan.
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Supreme Court of
Towa
Henry Reeves
Decorah Farmers’ Co-operative Society
Reeves
Decorah
Farewell to Roads and a 1 Mill Tax Debate
The text reports a defeated proposal in the House to fund road construction by dividing the state into districts and offering state aid to counties to build first rate roads. It notes reactions of disappointment, calls for progress, and criticism of local supervisors and lobbyists while urging constituents to respond.
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Oppar
Syeny
Buiony
River Bank Project and Waterford Flood Plan
Local officials discuss flood protection efforts for Waterloo focusing on river bank stabilization. The initiative seeks funding approval and outlines timelines, safety gains, and potential environmental impacts. Community groups weigh benefits against relocation concerns and long term maintenance commitments.
Dubuque Coliseum Plan Varies in City Debate
Dubuque discussions center on building a combined city hall and coliseum. Proposals favor using the present city hall site as optimal for the arena. The project prompts mixed editorial opinions across Iowa newspapers.
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Dubuaque
Dubuque
Heil
Rity
Nitch
Century of Stovepipe Hats Through Wartime Eras
A cleaving from sartorial history notes the stovepipe hat’s origin a century ago with the modern phig hat appearing in public life. It traces evolution through war years and highlights its tall, iconic silhouette remaining central to men’s headwear trends.
Ponderous Personages William the Silent
George Fitch recalls William the Silent born in 15538 in Nassau Netherlands. A prince who led Holland’s defense against Spain, flooding the land at 22 to halt Spanish forces, uniting the country and later being assassinated. The piece notes his nickname The Silent for not talking much while conveying messages.
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William the Silent
George Fitch
Nasbau
Wiliam
Prince
Henie
Spain
Holland
William
Willam
Nassau
Cedarloo dreams and legislative aims echo in Cedar Falls Water
A Cedar Falls Record note discusses a possible annexation between Cedar Falls and Waterloo, with a tongue in cheek Cedarloo nickname. Des Moines Tribune weighs continued sessions for Iowa and Congress’ costly pace. An ad promotes stomach relief tablets. A society anecdote mocks a boastful fianc and a Boston politician cites long running investigations.
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Cedarloo
Cedar Falls
Hartman
Waterloo
Easy Slippers and Chest Protector The Baptism Delay
In a playful collage of quotes from newspapers and magazines, the piece references a chest protector worn as a protective motif, a seasonal note on spring, and a humorous exchange about baptism and church sprinkling. It hints at cross-library snippets from Life, Friend, and Toosten Transcript, with a comic edge on public personages and commentary.
State Education Board critique in Des Moines editorial
The Des Moines Register and Leader questions the state board of education’s organization and compares it to the old boards of regents and trustees. It argues the board lacks standing with the state and criticizes the push to abandon coordination at Ames College, noting historical inefficiencies and executive committee issues.
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Des Moines Register and Leader
State Board of Education
Register and Leader
Senator Whipple
Boards of Regents
Board of Regents
University
State College
Ames
State Normal College
Cedar Falls
Reorganization debate over state education board plans
The passage argues the state education board faces pressure to overhaul the three state schools including coeducation changes and removal of engineering from Iowa City. It predicts board members will push for changes within two years and resist minor roles, seeking greater accountability rather than endorsing delegated orders.
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United States
Board of Education
Register and Leader
Register
Ames
Iowa City
State Normal College
Press Comment On Mr Wilson Address In Congress
Abandoned custom in Philadelphia and New York editorials discuss President Wilson’s decision to address the new congress in person. The Philadelphia piece notes a departure from Washington and Adams practice. The New York World and New York Tribune challenge the notion of revived royalty-like procedure and question evidence for such claims.
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Philadelphia
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
John Adams
Congress
New York World
Wilson
Washington and Adams
Jefferson
New York Tribune
President Wilson’s address elicits mixed editorials
A collection of editorials from New York Press Troy Record Time and Watertown Times weighs President Wilson’s address. They praise his delivery boldness and the potential for democratic progress while noting uncertainty about wisdom and outcomes. An Iowa reader testifies Chamberlain’s Liniment eased rheumatism. An Iowa Homestead feature extols weekly photos and argues价值 of the picture page.
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Wilson
Congress
New York
Troy
Wisola
Breakfaster Ordered Halibut But Steak Served Not
The diner asked for halibut but steak was served. The waiter announced that steak could not be served and offered filet instead. He explained the filet came from the same source, showing two fingers across his side as a show of sameness.
Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy advertised for darkening hair
An advertisement promotes Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy as a ready to use tonic to darken gray hair, remove dandruff, stop itching, and reduce hair loss. It claims night application yields darker, shinier hair after one or two uses and notes local pharmacists stock the product, including H. W. Taggart.
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Wyeth
H. W. Taggart
Death of Mrs. Theodore Hullman in Waverly
Mrs. Theodore Hullman dies at home in Waverly after seven weeks illness from hip fracture. An early settler who came in 1855, she lived under the same roof for fifty three years. Survived by four children J T C and F W Hullman of Waverly and Mrs S A Van Saun of Dubuque. Funeral at St Marys Catholic church with burial at Harlington.
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Theodore Hullman
Waverly
St. Louis
F. W. Hullman
S. A. van Saun
Dubuque
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Father Lundon
Harlington Cemetery
Mrs Ulrica Allen Wins Law Suit in West Plains
Mrs. Ulrica W. Allen of Cha utauqua park returned from West Plains Missouri where she was defendant in a suit brought by Charles Hisle over a labor contract with the late Dr. L E Allen. With legal advice from J C Murtagh and H L Van Wormer she secured a favorable verdict after a fifteen minute jury deliberation.
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Ulrica W. Allen
Chautauqua Park
West Plains
Charles Hisle
J. C. Murtagh
H. L. van Wormer
Beautiful Hair an Everlasting Joy Tonic Pitch
Ad copy touts Merito Hair Tonic as keeping the scalp clean promoting healthy growth and leaving hair soft and lustrous. Henderson's Drug Co and Red Cross Drug Co promote the product.
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Merito
Henderson's Drug Co
Red Cross Drug Co
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Consolidated Phone
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Lafayette
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DR. Bodwell
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