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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1915

Page

2

Waterloo Evening Courier and Waterloo Reporter masthead

The Waterloo Evening Courier and Waterloo Reporter announces its joint masthead with Associated Press and Audit Bureau of Circulations affiliations. It lists publication details, pricing, and staff including John G Hartman as president and editor and A W Peterson as secretary treasurer and general manager.

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Safety First as river boating risks loom

The piece urges parents to curb river and water recreation by youths during the coming months, noting near drownings on Sunday in the Cedar River and confirming two fatalities near Davenport after a boat overturned. It stresses supervision, safety talks, and hopes for no drownings in Waterloo or nearby areas.

Cedar River Waterlow Particwar Tavenport Waterloo

Cherry Blossoms as Hope and Renewal in Hard Times

The essay exalts cherry blossoms as a worldwide festival of song and gratitude. It links the season to Easter renewal, peace, and humanity’s hope amid a dark winter of civilization and fear for the race’s future.

Year of Elections Shaping Busy 1816 Political Calendar

The article outlines a busy 1816 election year starting with a April 10 presidential primary featuring Senator Cummins as a leading candidate. Voters will choose delegates and alternates to national party conventions, select national committeemen, and decide on district versus state delegation instructions. The June primary caps the year with a referendum on the suffrage amendment affecting state office nominees, heightening interest ahead of a November general election.

Wit Cummins

Unclear political prospects loom after war legacy

Fragmentary text notes a successor to President Wilson and voter preparation amid political work. It mentions patience and argument for the average voter and hints at delays until after a harvest in 1815. The passage is incomplete and lacks concrete events or identities.

Greece's Invitation to Join Allies in War Discussed

Dispatches quote the new Greek premier as indicating willingness to join the war on the side of the Allies once invited by Great Britain. Britain has avoided pressuring Italy or other nations, aiming to win the war on its own terms while Allies slowly push Italy to decide. The article also notes Waterloo's educational role and local photo-friendly politics in a light, satirical tone.

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Pepper Talks By George Matthey Adams

An essay on individual worth and interpretation urges readers to value daily toil and thought. It argues civilization grows through interpretation and each person remains vital as long as they think observe and work toward purpose.

Pepper Talks George Matthey Adams

Seeing America First By George Fleck Appears

The excerpt describes Yosemite Valley with its Merced River, green meadows, and high red yellow rock walls. It notes waterfalls ranging from hundreds to 2500 feet and mentions travel to view them in a government park. It also explains the origin of the name Yosemite meaning grizzly bear and critiques slang use.

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The Hardest Way to Skip Fairness for a Small Venture

A young man debates seizing an unfair opportunity to start a small business. He justifies delaying fair action as necessary to begin, then warns that small wrongs pave the way for bigger ones. The piece urges conscience and steady character over expedient shortcuts in life and business.

Fen Ferhapa

The White Pine's Candle Wish in the North Wind

A forest pine near Far-awsy-land shelters Wes and kin through long winters. A stranger seeks refuge, a hunter shares warmth, and the pine tree gently watches over children. Frosty night lighting appears as candles on the pine branches, a guardian blessing from the tale.

Wes Far-awsy-land Hillntep Dutrae Birk Ross Twan Althea Rhumter Met'tura New Yorkty Tomitow

What Iowa Editors Are Saying A Consensus of Opinion

A compilation of editorials condemns Rock Island mismanagement while praising railroading reform and Iowa highway progress. It highlights Wall Street criticism of high finance, Iowa’s highway law gains, and the end of contract prison labor in reformatories. Local papers like Vinton Eagle and Mason City Times are cited.

Registar and Leader Thenelvex Stock Island Rock Island Iay Middle West Brook Islind Mudge New York Globe Globe Wall Street Financial District Tutiock Island Agao New Haven Vinton Eagle

GANG SOCIETY MATRON LAYS DOWN RULES

An article urges preparation by women before social events and touts Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a safe remedy for female ailments. It promotes seeking confidential medical advice and includes an offer for a free 186 page booklet on women’s health.

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Notable shifts as religion drives business advertising

The text argues for integrating religion into commerce and cites The Philadelphia Ledger urging churches to use advertising as a resource. It mentions Davenport Times, Roosevelt, and Syracuse with a defendant preparing documents for a trial, but the number of wagonloads Barnes had is not announced.

Pindelphia Ledger Times Davenport Times Roosevelt Syracuse Barnes

Supreme Court Opens May Term With 152 Cases

Des Moines April 27 the May term of the supreme court will open next Tuesday with a docket of 152 cases. The first division will hear 76 cases and the second 75 the following week. A full bench is slated for June 21. The most notable criminal appeal is Mathew O Donnell of Lee county sentenced to hang Sept 3 1915 for his wife s alleged murder. The case may invoke mercy petitions later to the governor if the court does not lighten the sentence.

Des Moines Supreme Court Mathew O'Donnell Lee County Gillette O'Donnell Harry Rayburn Wayne County Rayburn District Court Thirty-fourth General Assembly L. M Osburn W. A. Tuttle Warren

Praise for Knights Templar visit at local assembly

The Masonic Quarterly Bulletin commends the Knights of the local commandery for their gracious reception of visiting dignitaries and the hospitality shown during the event.

Masonic Quarterly Knights Templar

Quit Meat With Aida Bother

An advertisement urges meat eaters to protect kidneys by using Rad Salts from H. W. Taggart. It claims uric acid from meat harms kidney function and promotes a four ounce daily dose in water to cleanse kidneys and blood, preventing bladder issues and other ailments.

Reliabe H. W. Taggart

Waterloo Way Wins in Easter Street Pageant

The Waterloo street pageant drew over 5600 Knights, the largest turnout on Hoe on Town soil, marching across Cedar river bridges in a splendid display. Sir Knights of Ascalon commandery earned praise for coordinating the day with P. J. Martin, arranging committee chairman, and many loyal workers. The Knights departed with regrets but praised Waterloo Knights for their warm reception and hope Agcalon commandery will repeat the plan next year.

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