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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1913
Page
2
The fragment outlines editorials on political reform and power in early twentieth century America, praising reformers while noting strategic omissions in policy. It references Belgium's peaceful suffrage advance, Taft and Bryan on peace efforts, and Montenegro's independence amid European tension. It also comments on eagle hunting laws, Iowa capitol spending, and comparative legislative costs.
Workers in Heleium win equal male suffrage without violence or destructive tactics. The strike achieves its aims as disciplined pleas for political justice replace turmoil, with noncooperation signaling strong resolve and public support amid a peaceful labor campaign.
An humorous essay likens illness to machine repair with roadside and shop fixes. It jokes that humans are common to breakdowns like overeating, bad circulation, and chronic faults while repair crews and high bills echo an automotive service. It ends urging readers to seek help when unwell.
Cedar Falls Record notes the recent Iowa legislative session was highly progressive for education with measures to raise rural school standards and aid consolidation of sub districts. Marshalltown Times Republican warns California would bear the brunt of any war with Japan. Traveling men praise hotel inspection bill amid calls for fixes in the hospitality sector. Des Moines Capital mocks a Kansas rail crossing law as novel yet impractical. Davenport Times suggests tariff reform may return in future depending on party fortunes.
A letter to the editor argues about the value of women voting. It questions whether suffrage benefits society and cites biblical and natural law to claim that women should focus on family and social duties before seeking public power. The writer critiques modern suffrage aims.
Mrs Anna Grey argues women should focus on family duties rather than politics, claiming women are the moral center of the home and that ruling both at home and in public leads to social decay. She contends men would become better fathers if women did not seek political power.
A historical guide outlines cheap poison options like bichromate of potash in water and sugar, plus carb onic acid and pyrethrum powder methods to kill flies. It emphasizes keeping drugs fresh, preventing flies from food and milk, and avoiding feeding areas, with warnings about typhoid and dysentery spread. It notes flies hide in attics and cellars and suggests cleaning and sealing routes.
Citizens urged to press the board of health to force neighbors to clean up filth and to enforce a food screening ordinance. The notice advises shoppers to reward merchants who screen foods against filth and to spread the word about safe suppliers.
Atlantic in April 24. Farmers holding railroad bonds petition in district court to remove Receiver H. Harlan of the Atlantic Northern and Southern railroad alleging mis appropriation of funds, incompetence, waste, and personal gain in property resale. Harlan faced criticism after recent receipts and expenditures report. Foley Kidney Pills touted at end as unrelated medical ad.
Cresco Iowa April 24 an insane man visited Lime Springs waking residents and demanding weapons. He frightened several households and brandished a hay knife before being arrested after a lively struggle. He claimed the name Severson and said his wife and baby were in danger.
Minneapolis and St. Louis plans spend over 360000 on a new two story freight depot and first class hotel connected to a union station at Albert Lea. Land and rights acquired, two properties to be condemned, work to begin May 1.
Prohibitionists cheer a March 31 vote in Oskaloosa that elected state chairman R. I. Williams to the city council and boosted the party's total vote by over fifty percent from the last fall election. They pushed a straight prohibition ticket and now plan further action.
The Iowa City Republican notes Waterloo could outgrow Cedar Rapids and cites mixed local sympathy toward the Waterloo way. It praises Waterloo and Cedar Rapids while urging joint funding of a $5,000 campaign to advertise Iowa and to support representation at the Panama exposition.
Mrs Hering Law of California, hailed as the ablest prohibition woman speaker, will start in Glenwood on May 11 and conduct a series of meetings for some time. Law is a singer and instrumentalist besides being an orator, drawing large crowds in other states. Chafin, former prohibition presidential candidate, finished a thirty four day statewide tour at Woodbine last week and returns for June.
A collage of jokes and quotes spans street cars and theaters revealing street talk about age and movies. It mocks financial chatter about a new industrial stock and hints at aviation navigation devices. A quip about matches ends with a servant's witty reassurance and the dining dog steals the show at a McTavish family meal.
North Bangor New York and Ann Arbor Michigan women report relief from female weaknesses headaches and backaches after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Ads praise cures and urge others to try the remedy citing personal testimonials and the product's herbal root origins.
A chaotic incident unfolds as a knife slips and a fragment rolls on the floor. McTavish jokes about the leg being his favorite bit while the dog is referenced, and the youngest McTavish claims control of the fragment with his foot.
A notice directs payment of all dues starting Wednesday April 23 at Dr Bouldin's office 581 1-2 Commercial St over Asquith Bros jewelers. The advertisement urges timely settlement of balances at the specified location.
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