Waterloo Daily Courier and Reporter Masthead Notice
A garbled newspaper masthead from Waterloo Iowa lists the paper name the Waterloo Daily Courier and Reporter with publisher details John C Hartman and A W Petersen as treasurer and general manager. It notes subscription options carrier and mail rates and claims a large circulation with advertising rates available on request.
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Waterloo Evening Courier
Waterloo Reporter
Associated Prong
W. OH. Uartman Company
Park Avenue
Lelephang
John C Hartman
A. W. Petersen
Bev Ye Treas
Gen. Mer
Minday
Une Yver Hl.ec
Biagwynthy
Waterloo
Iowa
Ogee
Leon
Who is playing pot localities in Iowa booster debate
A Sioux City Journal critique argues Waterloo boosters finance a Panama Pacific exposition bid, claiming Waterloo deserves credit for initiating the project and questioning Iowa’s reluctance to promote ventures beyond the state. The piece defends nationwide advertising and mocks provincial attitudes toward Iowa.
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The
Sioux City Journal
Jowa
Geo
Protitahite
Dewi Telars
Witelier
San Francisco
Waterloo Boosters
Ornow
Waterloo
Iowa
Towa
Chicago
Illinois
Iinois
America
Iowa Enterprises
Lowa
Bank and Taxes: A Call to Vote for Judge Lee
The piece argues tax reform hinges on legislature funding choices and local boards. It questions governor veto power and state administration, cites 27 percent farm land and 18 percent city levy increases, with Waterloo mill rates around 105–107 and rural districts 30–35. Vote for Lee to lower taxes.
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Judge Lee
Buncombe
Jim County
State Executive Council
Arizona
Alaska
Iowa
Executive Council
Black Hawk County
Waterloo
West Side
Lee
Readers urged to back migratory bird law fight in Senate
The Courier and Reporter cites William T. Hornaday urging continued funding to enforce the migratory bird law. It labels opponents as game hogs and notes Colorado authorities seek restoration of order amid violence against women and children, while pensions are paid to 1,442 soldiers and 5,123 widows of the Mexican war.
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Courier
Wm. TY. Hornaday
America
Senate
Jowans
Hornadar
Colorado
Call to defend migratory bird law against spring shooters
William T. Hornaday urges Americans to back the federal migratory bird law and an international treaty. He decries Missouri, Illinois, Kansas, Arkansas, and Delaware lawmakers, cites Senator Reed and Senator Robinson, and demands $100,000 for enforcement now. New York letter dated April 21, 1914.
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North America
Missouri
Winois
Kansas
Arkansas
Delaware
House of Representatives
Mclean
United States
Canada
Congress
William T. Hornaday
Grade Crossings Endanger U S Population Growth And Safety
An essay argues grade crossings hinder America’s growth, noting about half a million crossings depend on Providence. It cites frequent fatalities from trains, autos, and pedestrians, compares U S practices to burying roads, and laments the cost of eradicating crossings.
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America
Providence
New York City
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A collage of mixed editorials and opinion notes discusses education, politics, and war language. It references the state educational board, Wilson Roosevelt comparisons, sex education concerns, a Des Moines public golf link project, and the term sniping from Vera Cruz with reflections on modern warfare.
People Driven by Plans Miss Life's Simple Joys
The piece contrasts those who crave rigid plans with others who seek new experiences. It notes a friend who toured Paris with maps and Baedeker, missing the Eiffel Tower, and praises those who live in the moment while others measure life by lists and schedules. It also mentions Maurice Connolly and A Mitchell Palmer in a political context.
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Paris
Eiffel Tower
Columbus
India
America
Estimate Shows Large Population Of Veteran Chewers
Equally of course inveterate gum chewers cannot be confined to persons under twenty. The figures may be taken to show that the estimate of 17,000,000 in veterate chewers is very conservative.
Admitting Wrong Brings Confidence and Growth in Opinion
The column argues that admitting mistakes earns respect and trust while stubborn defense harms credibility. It compares refusing to acknowledge errors to a cowardly or foolhardy stance, urging humility and courage to change convictions for personal growth.
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Mars
Ees
Dickens and a Comma in a London Chronicle
The London Chronicle recalls Charles Dickens and fellow authors like Hugo and Campbell being precise about comma placement. It notes a dinner toast mispunctuated by a compositor, changing meaning from “Woman without her, man is a brute” to “Woman without her man, is a brute.”
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Dickens
London Chronicle
Charles Dickens
Hugo
Campbell
Milford Mail and Manchester Pre Spar Over Connolly
In local notices the Milford Mail notes a sharp tone about Congressman Connolly facing rival Meredith with Meredith delaying to run until Connolly entered the race. The Oelwein Register predicts a very heated primary for senator with Cumming and Savage representing Republican wings.
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Manchester
Congressman Connolly
Meredith
Connolly
Oelwein Register
United States
Cumming
Savage
Clever Quotations and Jests Across Papers
A collage of witticisms and jokes from various papers includes Holmes deducing a farmer by his talk and attire, nursery rhyme wordplay turning into Wall Street mockery, Irish polite banter about a doctor and fashion, and quips on congressional inquiry and prosperity.
Statistical Estimate of Gum Chewers
A rough national guess places gum chewers at about 10 million Americans. Of 27,750,599 aged 6 to 20 in 48 states and DC, 17,300,204 attend school and could be occasional chewers, leaving 10,450,395 as potentially habitual chewers, though not all may chew gum.
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United States
District of Columbia
Candidacy Announcements for Black Hawk County Officials
A series of political notices from Waterloo Iowa list candidates for local and state offices subject to the June 1 1914 Republican and Democratic primaries. Names include John S Tuthill E Duke Nave'n Sidney D Smith E A Leighton James S Eason H B Tullar Clayton E Brons M B H Kascht and T R Melminney with positions ranging from judge treasurer coroner sheriff and state representative.
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Black Hawk County
Upton B. Kepford
District Court
John S. Tuthill
Black Hawk
E. Duke Naven
Sidney D. Smith
E. A. Leighton
James S. Eason
H. B. Tullar
Waterloo
Clayton E. Brons
Black Hawk Co
B. H. Kascht
T. R. Melminney
Resinol Heals Severe Skin Itch Overnight
Miss Celia Kleinman reports a long lasting hand rash cured after one night using Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap. She had suffered six to seven months with itching and redness before a rapid return to normal. The ad urges trials and notes availability from Baltimore department and druggists.
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New York
Celia Kleinman
Columbia St
Resinol
Baltimore
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