Public theatres gain ground in American towns
The Waterloo Evening Courier discusses public libraries as the model for civic funding and argues for municipal amusement venues. It notes libraries as established tax-supported institutions and highlights a shift toward public theatres, citing Northampton and Iowa interest as examples of local discussion and pending legislation for funding municipal amusements.
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American Paama League
Northampton
Mass
Iowa
Charles Miller
Waterloos Golf Revival Promises New Club, Lower Costs
A city debate in Waterloo centers on preserving a premier golf course by forming a new club and reducing member costs. Proposals aim to democratize access, cut dress and dining fees, and offer a $10 season service with a small pro needed. Supporters urge 500 eager residents to back the plan to keep the course from neglect and maintain a source of recreation and morale.
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Waterloo
United States
Burt
Iowa Road Bond Debate from Marshalitant Times-Republican
The article quotes a critic claiming Iowans are stuck and blind to solutions seen elsewhere. It contrasts Illinois and Ohio road funding, noting opposition to state aid and the push for a one to one match with state dollars.
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Iowa
Marshalitant Times-Republican
Ghio Hag Tong
Este
Ohio
Pers Mausn
Business leaders urge currency reform and tariff talks
H A Wheeler of Chicago told President Wilson that business groups demand currency reform and urge Congress to form committees and pass bills in the current or upcoming session. He argued financial stability should come first, then tariff disputes. The item also mentions France’s stance on German incursions and an incident in Chicago where Packey McFarland slapped three auto thieves, a scene linked to wider gang activity.
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H. A. Wheeler
Chicago
United States Chamber of Commerce
Wilson
Business
America
Congress
Packey McFarland
Packey
Millionaires in LA Face Female Organized Crime Claims
A former Los Angeles prosecutor voices sweeping charges of a female camorra targeting the city’s millionaires amid white slave accusations. The piece weaves themes of aviation espionage, international tensions, and social turmoil, noting European air defense practices and unrest among notable figures. It mentions aviation, espionage, and growing infrastructure plans while mixing colorful, era-specific terms and local gossip.
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Los Angeles
Burg
Split of the Iowa Press A National Scandal
A fragmented report notes rising attention in the English public to a national scandal with calls for action and measures described as steps to suppress unrest, reflecting concerns about political stability and governance.
Character by Dr Walter H Rollins
Morfan testimony stresses character as the cornerstone of commercial credit. The passage argues business trust rests on personal integrity, not money, urging youth to study Morfan's views and urging character to underpin society and ideal governance. It contrasts socialism and spiritual foundations, calling character the flowering of innate goodness and divine influence.
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Christendom
J. P. Morfan
Senate
Iate
Elvic
Kingdom of God
Earth
Gloomy Forecast Noted in Marion Register Editorial
The Marion Register voices a bleak forecast for the Democrats, warning of a four year “joy ride” to the limit and another twenty years of marching for 1916, criticizing militant women who press program features while showing disregard for human life.
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Marion Register
Cosson Aims for Direct Prison Reform To People
Atlantic News-Telegraph and Indianola Herald excerpts praise Cossons prison reform bill and permanent road law, predicting political impact and noting the legislature failed to enact strong road legislation, while Davenport Democrat approves casualty auto insurance for drivers but cautions against complacency.
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Cogson
Atlantic News-Telegraph
George Cosson
Iowa
Cosson
Indianola
Tavenport Democrat
Weather and social issues raise sharp city contrasts
Weather Bureau chief Willis Moore’s storm forecast questions provoke debate as the country contemplates spring. In Chicago, Dean Sumner argues vice is a man problem driven by liquor profits, wages, and moral double standards, challenging segregationist ideas.
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Dubuque
Marshalltown Times-Republican
Dean Sumner
Episcopal Cathedral
Chicago
University of Pennsylvania
Choate urges ending crime headlines at Civic Forum
At a Civic Forum meeting Joseph C. Choate urged newspapers to abolish crime headlines, arguing that publicizing crime fuels its growth. He suggested the art of reporting crime has amplified the issue.
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New York World
Joseph Cchoate
Civic Forum
Choate
Ponderous Personages TAMES BUCHANAN By Geomae Fitch Khted.)
A historical sketch marks James Buchanan as the fifteenth president born in Pennsylvania in 1791. It traces his career from college graduate to congressman, senator, secretary of state, and minister, noting his long defense of the Constitution amid secession pressures and eventual resignation after a tumultuous term.
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Buchanan
Geomae Fitch
Janes Buchanan
United States
Pennsylvania
Russia
England
Isho
Buchanan Heran
Trom
Tie Het
Brehanan
Andike
White House
Beehanan
Ist
Abolish Crime Headlines Viewed Through Publicity Debate
The piece argues headlines shape crime perception, noting historical examples from Shakespeare and fiction. It highlights inconsistent attitudes toward publicity and crime, contrasting theatrical and legislative discussions with tabloid coverage, and satirically suggests an underworld referendum backing abolishing crime headlines.
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Able
Cain
Brutus
Caesar
Hamlet
Polonius
Desdemona
Choate
Fragmented humor and social quips from 19th century papers
A collage of light satire and domestic remarks from Detroit Free Press Life and Ladies' Home Journal. Jokes include marital zingers, female independence, fears of rising costs, and a college president’s town address joke. The clipping ends with a math classroom remark about a natural subtraction.
Placing Responsibility in a Legal Medicine Debate
Archibald McClellan notes editorials criticizing doctors in legislatures. A New Mexico bill would regulate Christian Scientists via four years of orthodox medical training and board exams. The piece argues doctors push for monopoly, paralleling past efforts to restrict healing methods.
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Archibald McClellan
Christian Science Sentinel
Albuquerque
N. Mex
New Mexico
Doctor's Daughter Took It Lydia E Pinkham Remedy
Woman describes ten years of nervousness and organic pains then credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with recovery after four months. Included are testimonials from Mrs William H Ginn of Auburn New York and Mrs Bertha M Quickstart of St Cloud Minnesota praising the remedy for female ills.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Auburn
Wilwiam H. Ginn
Pleasant Street, Auburn, New York
St. Cloud
Minn
Bertha M
Sth Avenue
Courer Ads and Private Ties Spark Political Downfall
The piece notes how large corporate interests in the commercial field have fueled political downfall by exposing secret employment and affiliations. It mentions that courier want ads will save time and money for readers.
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Courier
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