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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1915
Page
2
The Waterloo area paper notes its long running daily circulation and lists staff roles while offering a mix of wartime world news and Paris fashion commentary. It includes a humorous aside about Harry K. Thaw praising Iowa roads, framing Thaw as a Waterloo driver rather than a notorious criminal.
A historical weather letter notes that the 1851 season saw heavy rains and a record corn crop after late frosts, suggesting that with normal conditions Iowa could expect an average harvest this year. It also cites 1891 and 1891-like patterns as precedents for optimism amid delayed summer warmth and moisture.
A collection of quirky clippings cites farmers advised to build stilts for late corn, Edison and Wright plans for defense and aviation, and a New York donor who defended voting Democrac y as sane. The Webster City item mocks local quirks while noting city experiments and public concern.
In this Pepper Talk essay George Matthew Adiams argues that true importance comes from action and usefulness. He contrasts dreamers with doers, praising those who build and maintain daily life through practical labor and endeavours, asserting a person’s value mirrors the significance of their deeds.
A humorous 19th century style piece extols rotation as a universal principle. It jokingly credits Andrew Jackson and the era’s politics, farm practice, domestic life, fashion, medicine, and even the horse with benefiting from rapid alternation. The text lampoons how constant swapping of roles and duties supposedly eases strain and extends vigor, while noting social and legal quirks.
A tired mother plans a two week solo vacation suggested by her husband who stays home with the children. The piece argues a change of scene, not mere toil relief, can renew vitality and improve home life, with the husband’s support as key to a healthier atmosphere.
A Mason City Globe Gazette excerpt discusses a battle between sobriety campaigns and saloon influence in South Chicago’s steel industry. The Hilnolg Stert company launched anti drink posters, saloon lunch programs countered with free meals, and a plant restaurant kept workers away from taverns. The piece suggests factories could offer cheap meals to improve worker health and efficiency.
In Des Moines the elder Pathe argues Kaiser Wilhelm seeks U S entry to gain ground for peace talks, a claim seen as far-fetched as Germany presses the war effort against the Allies. The Chariton Leader mounts a dig at Billy Jamieson for governor, while Osage News condemns vulgarity in comic pictures and censorship. Nampton Chronicle notes Carl F Franke’s Republican return, and Dubuque Times-Journal recalls Marsh of Waterloo pressing tariff stances on cream separators.
A fairy tale night at court for a christening goes awry when a green dwarf is snubbed. A goblin named Squank swaps bottles, saving the baby from the dwarf and a magical gold cradle blooms from a white flower, ending with the cradle turning to gold and the tale passing into legend.
Dubuque Indiana August 6 To the eat fer When the last German note appeared in American papers editors showed bias in coverage and opinion. The English note similarly shows inconsistent treatment, suggesting pro British leanings or waning interest. The Washington government should seek consistent handling of both Germany and England on international law and avoid an unjust war. GO. if. MOST.
The Philadelphia Ledger notes a grave financial problem for the Democratic administration. It outlines a $35 million year end deficit, growing by about $500,000 daily, with a sugar tariff reducing revenues and a looming war tax slated to end this year unless renewed by Congress, risking further income gaps.
Legislative leaders warn the growing deficit demands swift action to reform laws and sustain national defense. They urge Congress to place the federal government on a stable footing and secure funding without delay, rejecting campaign rhetoric in favor of decisive policy.
A Collier's note discusses walking tours and whether to travel alone or with a friend. It cites Stevenson favoring solo trips for full impression, Hazlitt on meditative silence, and cautions against chatter that interrupts the countryside listening. The piece weighs solo and paired approaches and suggests personal choice governs the walking experience.
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