This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1914
Page
2
The text urges strengthening with cannon and cartridges to defend a valuable property at The Hague called the Palace of Peace, enclosed by Andrew Gamnerie, arguing Belgium’s lessons should guide defensive measures in a great conflict.
The piece weighs the high price of modern warfare on civilians and nations. It contrasts ancient small armies with today’s vast, costly machines, arguing that war mortgaged every citizen’s life for generations. It cites German British debts and historic wars to illustrate bloated costs and enduring hardship.
Former German citizens in America face no molestation if they ignore Kaiser commands. Risk of arrest upon return to Germany for dodging duty is noted, but hope exists the Kaiser’s power may end with the war. The piece suggests German Americans might someday visit their homeland without imperial oppression.
The piece criticizes advocates of ship subsidies amid wartime fear, arguing for an impartial, scientific government role in shipping. It notes public pressure, political corruption, and compares wartime economies, urging efficient governance and a nonpartisan approach to maritime needs.
Paris August report shows nearly all Paris newspapers halted regular issues to adjust their print operations. Legislation prompted one sheet edition. a front page advert offers $1,000 to the first soldier who captures a German standard.
A historical analysis tracing centuries of Christian persecution under Ottoman rule and European diplomacy. The author argues Western powers bear responsibility for the eastern question, detailing Balkan upheavals, 19th century treaties, and the ongoing impact of Turkey’s role in European affairs. The piece links past betrayals to the 1914 conflict and calls for removing Turkish influence to achieve lasting peace.
A brief meditation argues happiness is fleeting while contentment can be ongoing. It claims ecstasy peaks are brief, and one can live contentedly by staying engaged in meaningful work and diverting the mind when tired. Self-forgetfulness is cited as the secret to steady contentment.
A collection of quirky quotes and brief lines from multiple papers and contexts. It juxtaposes humorous asides about psychics and driving fears with fashion remarks and a wry note on girls’ waistlines. This mosaic captures midcentury newspaper snippet culture with light, varied topics.
The New York World and New York Herald condemn Kaiser Wilhelm II for declaring war and marching Europe toward autocracy. They warn Britain must balance forces, predict Prussian dominance if democracy falls, and call for German autocracy’s destruction as essential to liberate Europe and safeguard American interests.
A Des Moines special reports a group of ladies seeking the Iowa Town Building at the San Francisco exposition found no such site. Guides misdirected them, prompting laughter and accusations of fraud. The piece then shifts to a public-education note on Hessian fly threats in Adams County and the Iowa State College response. An expert from Ames advised cropping changes. one farmer who saved by leaving wheat stood out amid political criticism of college knowledge.
A quirky essay describes pipes as small wooden receptacles for tobacco and smoke. It cites health risks with nicotine, notes variety of tobaccos, and claims pipes fuel curiosity and social behavior while hinting at moral judgments tied to smoking habits.
Cedar Falls Record argues against critics of the state highway commission who oppose alleged autocratic powers. It contends the absence of such power has wasted millions over 25 years, funds that could have surfaced trunk lines with permanent materials.
The Webster City Freeman-Tribune notes the Dubuque Telegraph-Herald debate over E. T. Meredith before the primaries. It mocks the shift from denying his Democratic status to praising him as the greatest and purest Democrat in the nation.
Baltimore reader praises Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for stopping cramps and irregularities. The letter from Mrs August W Konpner cites relief lasting six months and urges others to seek advice from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. at Lynn Massachusetts.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.