Waterloo Evening Chronicle Ad Rates and Publisher Info
The Waterloo Evening Reporter and Waterloo Reporter publish notices from the W H Hartman Company at 109-113 West Park Ave, Waterloo Iowa. Editor Hartman presides with A W Peterson as secretary-treasurer and general manager. Daily paper with morning delivery by carrier, price one cent per word for ads, minimum 16 cents. annual mail rate 33.00. circulation claims boast larger reach than any Waterloo daily. advertising rates available on request.
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Regulating the Jitneys Court Rules Jitney Law Unconstitutional
The Police Judge Moyers ruling finds city jitney regulation unconstitutional citing a prohibitive bonding requirement and damages cap. It urges city council to redraw a lawful measure that ensures public safety without killing the jitney industry and to allow bonding to reflect driver reliability.
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Lis Lands
Rightful course for high profile corruption probe
The AML investigation has shifted from Secretary Redfield to Federal Judge Kenezaw Mountain Landis. He is famed for actions such as imposing a 29 million dollar fine on Standard Oil and closing 27 Chicago saloons every Sunday under his jurisdiction, signaling a thorough accountability stance.
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Poland Yoke Celebrated as Polish Freedom Rises
In Merlin banners proclaim the overthrow of the Slavic yoke on Poland amid conflicting claims of Russian and Prussian efforts. The piece notes U S forces have entered the area and calls for duty to restore order and stability in the troubled region.
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Poland
Proposals on Cotton Policy and Public News Reflections
A garbled survey of 1910s issues cites Britain buying American cotton to quiet southern protests, notes a Sioux City barber case testing anti tipping laws, and critiques editorial tone. It mentions Miss Katherine Page’s wedding at St James Palace, and comments on Becker Thaw Haiti Poland. It also covers a Rockland railroad receiver, August and September prospects, Iowa Democrats, and women in war headlines.
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Katherine Page
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Poland
Iowa Editor Voices on Tax Remission and Crime Trends
A Des Moines Capital report notes counties lack authority to grant tax abatements to attract factories, a ruling impacting Des Moines and other towns. The Des Moines Register warns of penalties for police aiding criminals, while Mount Vernon and other papers debate Harding and the saloonless town stance.
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Ponderous Personages ALEXANDRE DUMAS and Fame
A scrambled biographical sketch praises Alexandre Dumas as the prolific author who built theatres and produced countless works. It notes his mixing heritage, early success in 1829, and fame from The Count of Monte Cristo, while hinting at allegations of ghostwriting and a factory-like output. Dumas dies in 1870, credited with about 1260 works.
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The Cynic and Molly Debate Fashion and Comfort
A dialogue unfolds at dinner as The Cynic rails against feminine fashion, while Molly argues clothing should prioritize comfort. He resists removing his coat despite heat, and Molly counters, insisting both sexes share responsibility for fashion norms and stressing practicality over tradition.
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Agreed that Mr Harding is a mighty pretty man
A reader letter from the Marshalltown Times-Republican comments on appearance with the familiar adage beauty is only skin deep. The brief note questions how far looks should influence opinion.
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Times-Republican
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Pepper Talk Vision Points and Personal Growth
The piece urges readers to seek out Vantage Points to shape thinking. It argues we mold our characters and viewpoints through daily exploration of what we see and learn, citing Lincoln's poverty as a catalyst. Encourages steady reflection to rise from hardship.
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Divorce Chaos Surrounds Brazilian Minister's Family
Rio Janeiro Aug 4 Tharon Ahe mand Werther son in law of the late Baron De Rio Branco Brazil s foreign minister was killed Monday night while seeking access to his children living with his former wife who obtained a divorce from him The divorce trial of Baroness Woerther began in September 1926 and produced sensational disclosures The baroness said her husband seemed important diplomatic entourage in the affair.
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Tharon Ahemand Werther
Baron de Rio
Brazilian minister’s wife links German rings to Brazil defenses
The witness claimed to have seen attachments to the ministry of foreign affairs of Brazil and that Baron Werther had frequent interviews with Hierr Michahelles, the German minister to Graal. She also asserted her husband passed documents to the Krupps and other German rings about Brazil’s defenses.
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Unusual July Rainfall Sets Chicago Record
Weather bureau records show Chicago and vicinity had more rain in July than any July since 1992 with 1.67 inches total, 1.93 inches above normal. Forecaster Henry J. Cox said the season is unusually wet and dismissed theories linking it to the war in Europe.
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Henry J. Cox
Tinnsey Found Guilty of Contempt of Court
Denver August 4 Judge Ren Rp Lindsey of the Denver Juvenile court was found guilty of contempt of court by District Judges John A Perry. Sentence was deferred pending Lindsey's return from the case. The case arose from his testimony about a confidential conversation with Neal Wright 72 whose testimony aided the acquittal of Wright's mother Berta Wright charged with murder.
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John A. Perry
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Berta Wricht
Forty Years Ago in The Courier August 4 1875 Waterloo items
A column outlines local Waterloo news from 1875 including P T Barcum's world’s greatest show, J J Graws named high school principal, Thomas Dalton of Mt Vernon walking to town and back, heavy rains across southern Ohio Indiana and Illinois ruining crops but not lives, grain harvesting ongoing, and notable local happenings such as William Snowden moving into a new residence and a new corn stalk headline in Manchester Press.
Twenty Years Ago Aug 7 1805 Iowa items noted
Hon Horace Boies declines nominating for governor at Marshalltown. G A Whitney reports bumper crops in the Northwest with an oat yield of 112 bushels per acre in O'Brien county. Hay Van Tassel, 22, in Nashua, arrested for allegedly poisoning his wife amid a suspected affair with his sister-in-law. July rainfall 1.3 inches. hottest day July 18 at 97. Drowned 16-year-old Fred Thompson of Barclay township while bathing in Wandsie river near Otterville. M W Gipe reports heavy crops in Spring Creek. Rye on John McAhans farm yields 64 bushels per acre. Ellis Wilson opens a law office in First National bank building. C G Williams of Galesburg Jr offers 5900 prize for pace record. Frank St Shores returns from bicycle trip through southwestern Iowa. A hill near Golfax misleads rider as he pedals a mile before feet touch pedals.
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The Chameleon's Change Able Coat
A folkloric tale explains how Charlie the chameleon gains color changing ability after a fairy queen and a magician intervene. Frightened by predators, he witnesses his first color shifts to green brown and finally learns to match objects, such as a palace door and tree bark, to escape danger.
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Charlie Talu
Woman Refuses Operation Finds Help in Pinkham Remedy
A Louisville woman recounts suffering from a female trouble with fainting spells and pain who refused surgery. After husband urged Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she improved, sleeping better, working at home, and walking. the ad urges others with similar issues to try the remedy and write for confidential advice from the Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co.
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Untitled 1916 Tale of Chameleons And Tricks
A 1916 McClure Syndicate story fragment recounts a chameleon tale where the creature plays tricks on animals and other chameleons. The text hints at a fable tone with a humorous, cautionary edge as characters react to the antics.
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McClura Pia Syndicate
New York
Yompanows
Taure Borton
Corn Made Fair Progress in Week
Week ending August 2 reports cool cloudy wet weather hindered haying harvesting and threshing. Corn progressed fairly well though overall conditions remained below normal due to rain and wind. On Aug 1 average condition 74 percent, pastures 108, potatoes 102, flax 94. last year Aug 1 pastures 84, potatoes 50, flax 60.
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Town Weather and Crop Service
George M. Chappel
President Banquets Board of Directors in Asset Milestone
Louis Wrank president of the Home Building and Loan association hosted fourteen board associates and J. E. Dempster secretary at a Hotel Russell-Lamson banquet to mark assets surpassing 500000 dollars. Directors agreed to lease quarters on the Leavitt & Johnson National bank building’s third floor, soon ready for occupancy. Yesterday’s report added G. B. Bickley to the board.
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Home Building and Loan Association
J. E. Dempster
Russell-Lamson
Leavitt & Johnson National Bank
G. B. Bickley
Waterloo Courier Announces Public Distribution of Ethics Volume
The Waterloo Courier unveils a $2.60 home course on the ethics of the day, available for 98 cents with handling, promising a practical volume for readers seeking guidance on customs and etiquette. Distribution begins today at the Courier offices.
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