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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1914
Page
2
A Courier editorial urges residents to avoid needless conflicts over growth and welfare. It argues for religious tolerance and broad mindedness, urging unity on shared civic goals while respecting differing convictions. It calls for charity and harmony to benefit the city and its Cedar River outlook.
A 1879 quotation from Woodrow Wilson, then a college graduate, provokes debate in the House as Johnson cites his harsh critique of Congress. Supporters remind members that Wilson later led a Democratic administration and note Washington’s famed cherry tree anecdote as precedent for clemency.
Waterloo observes early success of a public trades school backed by a $50 000 state appropriation. The program aims to widen access to practical technical training, partnering with schools, firms, and organizations to reduce higher education disparity and boost citizen readiness for industry.
A narrative of Ponce de Leon striving for glory and perpetual youth. It recounts his rise as a courtier and governor, his Florida voyage, battles with nature and natives, and his demise in Cuba at sixty one. The tale lampoons pursuit of youth over enduring achievements.
A critique notes time as an education, aging mellowing the mind and reshaping tastes toward nature and reality. It contrasts with old age fixation on social rituals, rituals, and authority, citing Goethe and a Villa Madama sunset as sources of genuine impression. The piece also mentions farm credit ideas and tax plans tied to trade schools and agricultural extension with unresolved funding details.
Des Moines candidate Benjamin Loas of Des Moines seeks the Republican nomination for United States senator challenging Senator Cummins. He previously failed in three mayoral bids and briefly announced an auditor of state run before withdrawing to pursue the Senate race.
The piece echoes crude political chatter across Iowa and Nebraska figures. It highlights bond extensions, debt conditions, and party maneuvers with names like Cummins and Kunetticutt. Local papers critique governance while noting social changes and public rights usage.
A fragment from a page shows a nurse addressing a mistress about a baby’s hair and a request to take a child away from a scene. The dialogue hints at a sentimental, humorous mood with references to reading, a baby, and a shy, gentle exchange.
Readers glimpse a satirical exchange from newspapers noting oddities in trade chatter. The Chicago Record-Herald line about mending parrot perches and a Mexico war remark mix with a Pittsburgh Post image of a lodging house stormed under fire from a soup factory.
The column cites abuses of courtesy such as taking excess samples from tapestry shops, taking items home on approval, or using real estate auto tours for deceit. It argues these acts raise costs, reduce services, and harm the public, with examples from retailers and agents. Ruth Cameron signs off.
Local ad touts Mayr's Wonderful Stomach Remedy for chronic stomach trouble and constipation. Claims one dose convinces, calls it the most thorough system cleanser, sold by Wanegler Bros. Co. and J. K. Joder & Son.
J O Berkley announces his candidacy for county treasurer subject to the Republican primary on June 7. Oliver Aerkley joins as the candidate name listed in the notice.
Governor Clarke fixed June 16 as good roads and road drag day in Iowa. A proclamation will be issued soon calling on counties and automob ile clubs to prepare statewide observance. Prizes for road activity may be offered. Iowa plans $10 million for permanent road work and more funding locally aims to keep roads in good condition.
Des Moines April 20 Cooper Schenk a prominent attorney announces himself as a Progressive candidate for United States senator. His entry gives the Progressives two Iowa senatorial hopefuls joining J H Basher of Waterloo and the influence of J H Patton of Grinnell who supported the move after a letter urging action.
A claim that washing cannot remove dandruff but dissolving it with four ounces of liquid argon nightly will destroy dandruff. It promises immediate itching relief, shinier hair, and long term prevention with three or four applications. Sold at drug stores as inexpensive and effective.
A series of political notices state candidates seeking Republican or nonpartisan primaries in Black Hawk County. Names include Upton B. Kepford for state representative and John Tuthill for district court judge, among others, all subject to June primaries.
A Waterloo business deal was finalized at Nora Springs last week as Carney and Gould dissolved their partnership in a general store at that place. A. W. Carney bought Goulds interest. Clifford Cook, formerly of the Waterloo Reporter advertising department, is named general manager. Both principals are Waterloo residents. Carney is with the Waterloo Skirt and Garment Company and Gould is an engineer on the Illinois Central.
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