Waterloo boosters push for Iowa exhibit at Panama show
Waterloo seeks state prominence by raising funds for a 1250000 Iowa exhibit at the Panama Pacific exposition. Locals urge cities statewide to join, aiming for equal footing among Iowa and other states in the national display. The paper notes 30000 raised so far and calls for broader support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courier
Steporter
Waterloo
Iowa
Lou
Alan
Ana
Courier and
We Must Struck and Strike Hard to Defend US Honor
A defense of tougher U S policy toward Mexico argues patience has ended. It claims Mexico under de facto rulers would unite against any foreign invasion and warns a decisive strike could restore order, ending years of indulgence and preserving national dignity.
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United States
Mexico
Muerta
Torreau
W Dave
Drama League of America Celebrates Birthday in New York
The Drama League marked its third anniversary with an annual meeting in New York. It aims to uplift the stage by encouraging good plays and drawing patrons, though critics question the link between moral standards and audience turnout.
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Drama” League
pege/Uvely
Harny
Gutabde
New York
Metripolis
Walt
Drama League of America
Drama League
Ttis
Gone
League
Intra
Amotioa da
Melbourne and Chicago Compared in 19th Century Sights
The piece notes Melbourne Victoria with 11 000 people in 1841 and 100 000 by 1856, contrasts Chicago growth, and comments on climate streets and amenities. It imagines Melbourne near population centers and describes its status as a capital and a growing manufacturing and sports city with parks and universities. It reflects on travel from San Francisco and the distant London link.
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Malbourne
Australia
Orrain
Melbourne
Chicago
Ruies
Victoria
London
San Francisco
Methourns
Mulbourne
Los Angeles
Ideas of a Plain Man by Dr. Frank Crane
A reflection on memory and mortality, noting that memories carry sadness yet hope lies in the future. The text cautions against dwelling in reminiscence, urges forward-looking optimism, and suggests death becomes lighter when faced with futurity.
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Bry
Frank Crane
Unsteady U S Pressure Over Huerta and Mexico Crisis
The article notes a Burlington Iowa native among those arrested by Mexican forces amid U S demands that Huerta salute the flag. It discusses President Wilson's deadline of seven days, public sentiment in Iowa, and the futility of waiting for naval show of force. It ends with a call to action for a spring clean-up week.
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Burlington
Hawkeye
Wilson
Huerta
Evans to Undergo Operation at Johns Hopkins
George Honey Sox Evans a noted miner and public figure in Baltimore faces a planned operation at Johns Hopkins hospital. He ended an engagement last Saturday in Jersey City and will undergo surgery there.
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Baltimore
George
Honey Sox
Evans
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Lim
Jersey City
Easter Sequence Reflections Across Iowa Press
A collage of small newspaper blurbs notes Easter sequences and local political color across Iowa. Mentions Sioux City Journal Council Bluffs Nonpareil Oskaloosa Herald Dubuque Times Journal Sac City Sun and figures like Maj Philpot and Carl Franke in Bull Moose circles.
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Dubuque
Sac City
Rural route progress and church sense noted in Iowa columns
Burlington Hawk-Eye praises Iowa rural route expansion aiming for near universal mail delivery with possible two daily trips after permanent road improvements. Tama News commends First Baptist Colfax for forgiving a drunken pastor and supporting his continued leadership and salary, praising their church sense.
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Burlington
Iowa
Tama
First Baptist Church
Colfax
Des Moines
This Skin Peeper Causes Society Stir With Wax Beauty
A bustling trend among cultured women favors hygienic skin care using mercolic wax. The product claims to peel the skin gradually, revealing a fresher, smoother complexion within weeks. Sold by druggists, one ounce suffices for nightly application and morning wash.
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Bremer
Kenyon Seeks Stop to Rockefeller Link in Farm Work
Washington April 16 Senator Kenyon urged swift action on the Uncle Sam Rockefeller ties in farm demonstration work. The Senate agricultural committee debated the Rockefeller board payrolls and moved to insulate department staff from outside funding, proposing bona fide employment and funding from the appropriation. Senator Kenyon planned to speak on the floor denouncing the partnership. Secretary of Agriculture Houston is noted as a member of a related southern education board.
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Washington, D. C
Kenyon Cpt
Sam
John D. Rockefeller
Senate
Department
Kenyon
Rockefeller General Education Board
Rockefeller Board
General Education Board
Kenyon Wil
Uncle Sam
Rockefeller
Houston
Southern Education Board
A Moment Of Fun A Comprehensive Garden
A collection of humorous snippets and quips from various papers. The Louisville Courier Journal shares garden fanfare and eccentric seed wants while the Washington Star and Houston Post deliver wry exchanges about women sailors, late suppers, and a self made man’s college yell.
WG TU Favors Many Reforms Delegates Gather
Delegates assembled at the Black Hawk County W C T Uh Institute held at St Pauls Methodist church to discuss reforms.
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WG. TU
Black Hawk County
W. CG. T. Uh Institute
St. Paul’s
Methodlist Church
Miona Tablets Promised To End Indigestion Suffering
An ad announces Miona Tablets as a quick relief for indigestion and dyspepsia with claims of soothing stomach walls and boosting digestion. It promotes a fifty cent box sold by Wangler Bros with a money back guarantee if not satisfactory.
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Wangler Bros
Prohibition and Reform Motions Approved by W C T U Delegates
Delegates reaffirm total abstinence and national prohibition, push stricter censorship of films and immoral literature, urge Sabbath observance enforcement, support women’s voting rights, and call for tobacco and drug control. They thank press and Rev F G Brown and S B Reed, plus Broadway W C T U ladies for hospitality.
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Iowa
F. G. Brown
8. B. Reed
Broadway
Political Announcements for Black Hawk County June 1 1914
A series of political announcements for Black Hawk County candidates. Listings include EH Duke Nave n for county treasurer, A B Lovejoy for district court judge, Sidney D Smith for county coroner, Upton Kepford for state representative, John S Tuthill for district court judge, H E B Tullar for state representative, HH W Grout for state senator, E A Leighton for county treasurer, James S Eason for county sheriff. Campaigns indicate primary voters on June 1 1914.
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Black Hawk County
Duke Naven
District Court
Sidney D. Smith
Upton Bd
Kepford
John 8. Tuthill
H. EB. Tullar
Waterloo
Iowa
Black Hawk
Grundy
HH. W. Grout
Juma
E. A. Leighton
James S. Eason
Musterole A Magic Ointment for Neuralgia
Musterole promotes relief for neuralgia and colds with mustard-based ointment. It markets as a versatile remedy for sore throats bronchitis croup stiff neck asthma and rheumatic pains with druggist availability and mailing options from the Musterole Company Cleveland Ohio.
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Masterole Company
Cleveland
Ohio
Rush A. Webster
165Th St
New York City
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Sec'y-Treee Gan
Br Cartier
Matt
Raffice
Waterios
Fries
Clnsa Muatier
Judge Lee
Rowley
Mr. Rowley
Trafic
Interstate Commerce Commission
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Norma
Commonwealth
Samuel Gompers
Averilla Federation of Labor
Republic
Patience Cemes
Honey How
Spirit OF the Jowa Press
Sioux City Journal
Oskaloosa Herald
Toowa
Jing
Louisville Courier-Journal
Old Salt
Washington Star
Jinx
Houston Post
A. B. Lovejoy
Fourth Street
East
Burch Brothers
Stewart
Star Hose
F. H. Latier
Lafayette Street
Nourth Street
Evening Courier Awd
Watting Room
Lafayette Building
4Th ST
Musterole
T. F. Thornton
Black's Building
Drs
Dentists Office
Commercial Street
DE. I
Bazard
Black Hawk Bank
E. H. Knittle
Gerrit J. Bennett
James Black
Grant Avenue
DR. Bodwell
Osteopathic
Klinefelter & Sons
Park Avenue West
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Jas. L. Henderson
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