Waterloo Evening Courier and Reporter 1914 notice
Announcement of Waterloo Evening Courier and Reporter publication details. Names include P. W Hartman Co and John Hartman as president and manager, with pricing and mailing information for daily and weekly editions, carrier delivery, and advertising rates.
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Waterloo Evening Courier
Waterloo Reportei
Associated Brews
PHE W. OK Hartman Company
Weat Park Avenue
John c. Hartman
Peterwon
Secy-Treas
Gen
Mgr
Tawil
Waterloo
Iuwa
Patagonia by George Fitch parody travel piece
A humorous essay on Patagonia describing it as sparsely populated, divided by harsh terrain, and mostly belonging to Argentina. It jokes about census weariness, real estate schemes, and the imagined, lonely settlers, contrasting savage myths with a dry, wry tone.
Where to reach Washington Street and local wedding notice
A reader seeks directions to Washing ton street and a companion suggests a joint search citywide. The Port Jefferson Echo reports a quiet Port Jefferson wedding of Jarvis Robinson and Grace Hedges with no publicity or cards. Folay Cathartic Tablets ad promotes mild, regular relief without griping for stout persons.
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Port Jefferson
Port Jefferson, S. T
Robinson-Hedges
Jarvis Robinson
Grace Hedges
Port Jefferson Station
Woman Suffrage and Feminism as Civic Ideals
The Waterloo article argues for federalism and state level progress toward woman suffrage, framing feminism as a civic ideal. It counters stereotypes of suffragettes, asserts women’s rising social responsibility, and urges open minded support rather than opposition from wary voters. The piece connects suffrage to broader feminist goals and calls for fair consideration by the electorate.
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Waterloo
Lawa
Bnal
America
Keenness of Life Editorial Reflects on Caveman Gladness and Civilisation
A Seattle editor contends that early humans lived by brute strength and raw meals, facing few troubles yet lacking intellect and spirit. The piece wonders if modern civilisation’s pains are worth the progress and asks whether primal joys can compare to cultivated humanity.
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Seattle
Wes
Cedars
Christ
The Galden Point On Mexico policy and a noisy street crime
A fragmentary essay weighs Mexico policy choices amid competing advice from Colonel Harvey and Henry Lane Wilson. It contemplates delaying intervention or rushing in, aiming to win Mexican trust while avoiding self serving motives. A Los Angeles report describes a street robbery and police response as public tension rises.
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Mexico
Muerta
Harvey
Henry Lane Wilson
Pell Meli
Fueria
Cive
Mexico City
Ideas Of A Plain Man By T Jefferson On Freedom And Error
The piece argues the inalienable rights include life liberty and pursuit of happiness plus a fourth right to make one's own mistakes. It contends freedom to err shapes character and virtue, warning that overprotecting children stunts growth. It asserts morality requires liberty and that true success follows from facing failures and learning.
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Mr. T. Jefferson
Bennet Loos and the Spring of 1919 Opinions
The piece quotes multiple Iowa newspapers with mixed views on current events and President Wilson. It notes Benjamin Loos and Nelson O Shaughnessy, mentions Mexican greetings in Mason City, and criticizes Wilson’s policies and turnout, reflecting diverse editorials and local sentiment.
War Jottings on Mexican Crisis and U S Policy Tension
The Sioux City Journal notes editorials on The Passing of the Crisis and Huerta's Surrender with a skeptical tone. Cedar Rapids Gazette cites Rep Mondell accusing Wilson of using the fleet to press personal bias against Mexico's leader. Iowa City Republican urges backing the president and flag, praising McKinley era unity.
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Sioux City Journal
Cedar Rapids
Gagette
Mondell
Wyoming
Wilson
Iowa City
Huerta
Mexico
Bit
McKinley
Political notes on Iowa Republicans and national suffrage
The echoing editorials discuss Iowa Republican duty in Clarke’s candidacy and the party’s chance to steer Waterloo. Reports question Governor Lee’s stance on economy and veto power, while Meredith’s farmers’ aid is praised. A new unofficial holiday, suffrage day on May 21, is noted as a future remembrance of national equal suffrage and a record bedstead and women doctors in England are mentioned.
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Iowa
Clarke
Bel Lee
Apypomattox
Lake City
Webster City
Freeman-Tribune
Waterloo
Sioux City Tribne
Fought Mexico Once Would Enlist Again
Brigadier General Horatio G. Gibson, U.S.A. retired and soon 87, offered to serve again if war with Mexico erupts. Gibson fought in the Mexican War, Indian conflicts on the Pacific coast, and the Civil War, and seeks another clash to uphold his family’s long service record.
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Washington
Horatio G. Gibson
Mexico
Wilson
Gibson
Pacific
United States
Mexican War Victim May Be Iowa Native
Local chatter questions if Charles L. Leahy, a Marine killed at Vera Cruz, is the Fort Dodge native who moved to Michigan. His daughter Nellie Leahy lives in Chicago, a son Charles left Fort Dodge years ago and was last heard on an Indian reservation. Whether the son later joined the navy or was the victim remains uncertain.
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Charles L. Leahy
Vera Cruz
Charles Leahy
Fort Dodge
Navy
Foley Kidney Pills Boost Rheumatism and Kidney Relief
Patient testimonial from P. J. Boyd of Ogie Texas declares two bottles of Foley Kidney Pills eliminated his rheumatism and kidney trouble. Claims the pills are safe and effective for backache weak back rheumatism and bladder issues. Available from all druggists everywhere.
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Foley
P. J. Boyd
Ogie
Texas
V. to Observe Annual Muster Day
V. W. V. to observe annual muster day at Labor temple hall Friday evening April 24. A program with patriotic songs speeches and readings is arranged. Other patriotic orders invited and all Spanish war veterans eligible for local camp membership urged to attend. Helen Gould auxiliary women will serve refreshments after. German coal finds market in England with a London gas company buying over a million tons.
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Fred Willier
Labor Temple Hall
Helen Gould Auxiliary
A Moment of Fun Labor Savings Device
The late Charles H. Britting owner of the New York actors restaurant called the "Little Hall of Fame" mockingly dismissed scientific management. He later recounted an efficiency engineer who claimed a labor saving device had been found. The device was an elderly widow with a million agreeing to marry him, a sharp witticism shared by an actor.
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Charles H. Britting
New York
Actors
Little Hall of Fame
Britting
Ile
Hisnk
Mank
Mr. Britting
Indigestion Remedy Advocated by Wangler Bros
A period advertisement promises relief from upset stomachs and dyspepsia with Mio-na Tablets. It claims quick action and stomach lining soothing effects, urging readers to buy a fifty cent box from Wangler Bros with a money back guarantee if unsatisfied.
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Wangler Bros
Many Candidates Enter Primaries For State Offices
Nomination filings closed with rivals lining up for congressional and judgeship seats. In the House race three Republicans and two Democrats compete, plus one Progressive. Judgeship features seven candidates for three seats, led by incumbents Dunham and Mullan. State senate contests involve Grout and Cowin challenging incumbents, while four Republicans vie for two state representative spots. No other primary battles in sight on other tickets.
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Bull Moosers
G. O. P. Agpirante
A. D. Sumner
W. R. Law
Waterloo
Burton E. Sweet
Waverly
James Murtagh
Dr. Getthman
Eldora
R. J. Belt
Sweet
Sumner
Murtagh
Birdsall
Law
George Dunham
Manchester
R. J. Williamson
Grundy Center
Tuthill
F. S. Merriau
H. B. Boles
A. B. Lovejoy
C. W. Mu
Cowin
Sherman DeWolf
Harvey J. Hess
Bull Moose
Assembly
H. &. Tullar
Arch McFarlane
A. B. Kepford
Clayton E. Bronson
Kepford
Tullar
Waterloo West
E. E. Wilson
Herman Miller
Black Hawk county candidates seek June primaries
A list of candidates across Black Hawk county announces runs for state representative district court judge county treasurer coroner sheriff county supervisor and other local offices. Each entry notes candidacy and that the race is subject to voters at the June 1, 1914 primaries under Republican or Democratic banners.
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Black Hawk County
Upton B. Kepford
District Court
John
Tuthill
E. Duke Naven
Sidney D. Smith
E. A. Leighton
James 8
Eason
H. E. Tullar
Waterloo
Clayton BE
Bronson
Black Hawk, Co
RH. Kascht
T. R. M'Aluinney
May 1 Nomination Filing Likely Increases Too
Dates show G. E. Boyce and J. E. Lee as bull moose nominees. Mr. Wilson is a Democratic leader in Mile County. Two weeks remain for county office candidates to file. Many aspirants are in the field, but by May 1, final filing is expected to boost candidate numbers. Dr. W. R. Cothern has moved to 407-9 Lafayette Hdg, phone v ad.
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G. E. Boyce
J. E. Lee
Wilson
Mile
Idle men rush to enlist at Chicago recruiting office
Crowds storm the army recruiting office on South State street as nearly half of about 1,000 unemployed men who slept at the municipal lodging house visit the office. Veterans of the Spanish American war are invited to enlist in a volunteer regiment at a meeting in the Indiana theatre led by Lieutenant Governor Barratt O Hara and Cuban war officers. Mass meetings for similar purposes were announced.
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Chicago
Army
South State Street
Indiana
Barratt O'Hara
Cuba
Mrs Thomson Praises Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
Philadelphia woman recounts six years of severe change of life symptoms relieved by Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She credits it with ending pain and restoring ability to work and shop, and endorses the remedy for other women. The letter invites confidential advice from the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Massachusetts.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Philadelphia
Lydia
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