The American Working Child and Tariff Standpats
The column argues that high tariffs shield American workers from European wage levels and unemployment. It cites census figures showing tens of thousands of children under 16 employed in cotton, wool, and food industries, plus other trades. It warns that lower tariffs could put about 169,000 poor children out of work, risking their health and prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Census Bureau
Bulletin of Manufactures
Teetotalism at Washington prompts temperance debate
European papers mock Secretary Bryan for banning wine from official dinners and social events. The piece questions democratic leaders who preach reform yet shield personal pleasures, arguing true reform requires consistent measures reflecting economic and social burdens on the poor.
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Washington
Bryan
Secrer 18 Ser Chy
Beart
Harny
Tilette
Roosevelt
Atloab
Henan
Stade
Nis
Hanora
Public Health Nitery and Clean Glasses Debate
A column discusses sanitation in public drink venues urging mandatory running-water cleansing of glasses and utensils to prevent disease. It cites Chicago’s draft ordinance, notes mixed practices in Waterloo, and appeals for broader cleanup with public support during a forthcoming week. It also mentions a Des Moines cartoon idea and Missouri fire insurance criticism over burdensome regulations.
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City Council of
Chicago
Waterloo
Missouri
Conjugal debate and political temper in early Iowa notices
A Polk county woman seeks activares claiming her husband has tuberculosis amid reflections on conjugal love. Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Waterloo papers discuss political shifts and tariff experiments, urging tariff changes and commentary on Republican dynamic in a fragmentary urban news slice.
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Des Moines
Polk County
The Ubiquitous Chair Through Cultures and Comfort
An essay contrasts chairs across cultures from Africa to Japan and Rome, noting how seating habits reflect adaptation. It argues chairs are both essential in American and European homes and a source of vanity and excess, as some buy costly desks and chairs yet suffer health costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa
Japan
Ames Officials Back University Funding Endorsements
Larrabee refrained from criticizing presidents and professors of local educational institutions over lobbying. He cited a half dozen from Ames. No university or State Teachers' College representative appeared except when summoned by education board members or committee chairs to provide information. The university got what it reasonably expected and the board endorsed the askings. others did not.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larrabee
Ames
University
State Teachers’ College
Board of Education
Wilsons Politics Influence in Wilson Nomination
Davenport Times reports President Wilson plans to appoint officials meeting his personal approval. The surprise naming of Judge Anthony Van Wagenen for the northern Iowa district appears unvetted by key Washington insiders. Some see it as a sign Wilson is stepping away from apprentice politics, prompting calls to order screens from The Nauman Co.
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Wilson
Davenport
Anthony van Wagenen
Iowa
Washington
Wade
Papper
Connolly
Kirkpatrick
Friends of Willson
Life-Saving Stations and Coast Guard Salute
Gospel Messenger praises 275 life-saving stations along the dangerous coast and the coast guard service, noting a government annual cost of 1.25 million dollars. It contrasts this with states funding 2 billion for alcohol outlets, calling for continued lifesaving work amid national concern and urging restraint.
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Gospel Messenger
Easy Slippers and Hidden Clashes in Flat Life
In a cramped urban setting, residents debate welcome fashion among neighbors. A Cleveland pain dealer voices approval of low necklines outside family matters while gossip centers on a famously popular couple who threaten to move, their presence described as a constant tease to those around them as windows become a focal point of the chatter.
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Fies
No Choice About It and Billing and Billing Humor Bits
A collage of light anecdotes and quips from Exchange Billing and Billing and Lippincott s humorous lines. The piece juxtaposes flirtation with finance and a child’s curious question about chickens in a pastoral garden.
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Miss Cayenne
Pure Food Laws Obeyed In City
Waterloo grocerymen restaurateurs and butchers have cooperated with W. W. Wyant milk and sanitary inspector, improving food standards. He praises dealer compliance, notes only three arrests since last September for pure food or milk violations, and commends Greek dealers for their willingness to follow tips and meet the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
W. W. Wyant
Hawkeye State
Inspector Wyant
Waterloeans
Tie
Wyant
Slander suit clouds Yeomen grand master race
W A Rutledge sues F B Dunshee for 10000 damages over a letter accusing Rutledge of corrupt contracts and profits. The letter claims Rutledge earned 44000 and 30000 in improper deals, but Rutledge says it was written by Dunshee and circulated to Des Moines delegates. Election for grand master of accounts is set for Oklahoma City in June.
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Des Moines
Brotherhood of American Yeomen
W. A. Rutledge
District Court
Dunshee
George A. Crane
Dexter
National Association of Correspondents
Yeoman
Rutledge
J. B. Paul
Crane
Yeomen
Found a Cure for Rheumatism Advertisement Claim
Lee L Chap man of Mapleton Iowa says he suffered rheumatism for two years then used Chamberlains Liniment and was cured in two months. The ad notes it is for sale by all druggists and promises relief. Madame Belle to visit Waterloo for business advice at the Globe hotel with fees of 50c and 1.00.
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Peper Ia
Waterios
Towa
Waterion
Ecrofpr
Europe
Waterloo Evening Courier
Fle
Ndon
Trafalgar Building
Northumberland Avenue
American Express
Haymarket
Kane's
Stesmabip
Green Street
Paris
Boulevard Des Capucines
Corner de Toperm
Berlin
Unter den Linden
St. Peterslurg
Nevsky Prospekt
Lee L. Chapman
Mapleton
Iowa
Chamberlain
Madame Belle
Waterloo
Globe Hotel
Amusements Of People Shown Amusements Of People
Dr Walter H Rollins pastor of the First Congregational church spoke on The Amusement Problem urging the church as a social center to guide courting and moral conduct. He warned about dance halls theatres and saloons in small towns while praising moving pictures as a potential educational force and urged substituting good amusements to raise moral standards. Courier want ads save time and lots of worry.
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Walter H. Rollins
First Congregational Church
Rollins
New York City
Tgcreens
Athens
United States
National Board of Censers
Rolling
Courier
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Codaur Rapids
Cene Association
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Addi
Cedar Rapids
Des Moines Tribune
Tink
Tobby
Town City
Republican
Nauman CO
Cleveland
Dustin Stax
Bill
Coo
Lippincott’s
What Is
Castoria
Astoria
Chas. Ur. Fletcher
Ues Dunghee
Woman’s Club
Fran
H. Latier
Lafayette Street
Fourth Street
Evening Courier
Lafayette Building
4Th St. E
Bradfield Regulator Co
Lamar Bidg
Atlanta
C. M. Wray
M. D
First
Nate Bank
DR. I
Bazard
Black Hawk Bank
E. T. Jaynes
Black Hawk
Franklin St
C. D. Pedersen
Consolidated
Jefferson Street
Carl Bickley
Cecil Bickley
West Fourth Street
F. C. Liffring
Lafayette Ridg
DR. Gerrit J. Bennett
West Fourth
Elmwood and
Western
T. A. McManus
M.D
Commercial Bank
the Ralston
DR. Bodwell
Osteopathic
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