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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1915
Page
2
The piece recounts Johnny Clem, the drummer boy who became a sergeant at twelve after earning fame at Chickamauga. It follows his wartime heroism, later promotions in the regular army, and his retirement ending the bond between the regular army and volunteers. It notes his lasting legacy in Union military memory.
The Pan American diplomats issue a ten day ultimatum to Garranza urging peace talks in Mexico while other leaders signal willingness to negotiate. The note emphasizes good offices to restore peace, rejects force, and distances US motives, aiming to ease Latin American suspicions of US aggression.
The last Civil War veteran, Colonel John L. Giem, linked to the war department, was placed on the retired list at age 11. Readers are astonished a veteran remains in active duty more than five years after VJ day, since he enlisted at ten and was fourteen when the war ended.
Inflammatory notes claim Texas seeks conflict with Mexico after years of tension. The text alleges an army advance into Iowa and urges immediate restrictive measures to address the perceived invasion and its political fallout.
A motivational exhortation urging readers to Radiate their Sunlit influence. It emphasizes spreading warmth through smiles knowledge money and success, urging helpful deeds and honest effort while warning that today’s wins become tomorrow’s lessons.
A humorous yet observational piece explains the upper berth in p reg car sleepers. It details layout, access, and quirks such as storage and shoe loss risks, noting ICC rate decisions and passenger preference for higher berths over lowers. The essay mocks pricing and service incentives in the railroad industry.
A reflection on attitudes to maids and bathing rights reveals tension between respect and control. Two women discuss guest room rumors while praising a servant's humanity and questioning harsh judgments. The piece cites a school rule granting bath access and recalls a maid facing eviction over bathroom use.
A compilation of Iowa editorials criticizes rival gubernatorial contenders Senator Joe Allen and George Cosson, urging supporters to halt infighting. It notes Allen’s rising popularity and Cosson’s strength as a vote getter, then discusses convict labor reform and prisoner family support. The Sioux City Journal praises Col. Dave Palmer leading veterans in a fiftieth anniversary parade. The Burlington Hawk-Eye argues for stricter enforcement of laws, and the Washington Democrat laments the changing image of the traditional boy with a hat full of shotgun holes.
Paris reports the Kaiser s private fortune has fallen by 20 million since the war began. It notes his empire faced the levy and compares ranks of wealth among German nobles, listing Bertha Wrapp Von Bohlen and Heanckel Von Donnersmarck with large fortunes and incomes.
The Greater Iowa association urges immediate construction of hard surfaced roads in Iowa with a plan to begin by May 1916. A special legislative session is proposed to pass a definitive road bill modeled after drainage law, appoint a top engineering team, and hold mass meetings across senate districts during Greater Iowa week.
Collier discusses the push for women police in the west and cites Mrs. Alice Stebbins Wells of Los Angeles. It notes New York legislators blocked an amendment for women on patrol, while about thirty cities already employ policewomen. Wells argues women officers aid victims and reduce temptation for male officers. The piece predicts eventual acceptance and links policewomen to broader reforms.
Bank clearings in the United States for the week ending August 13 show New York aggregate at 3,291,086,000, down from 3,464,236,000 last week and up from 2,226,212,000 year ago. Canadian clearings total 133,927,000, versus 126,473,000 prior week and 129,640,000 year ago. Returns for last week list city by city figures and year-over-year changes August 12.
The goblin Squank visits Man-Land, describing gigantic trains as serpents, electric stars, and a flying machine bird that outpaces all, before fleeing home in fear. The Fairy Queen and Mother Spider discuss his tale and its eerie wonders.
I express gratitude for the many kindnesses shown by neighbors and friends during my mother Mrs Glark Inman's illness and death.
Reports that Germany sought a separate peace with Russia by offering freedom to use the Dardanelles are ridiculed by Hamburg Nachrichten. The Dardanelles belong to Turkey, not Germany, and the German empire would not betray its allies. A Rome dispatch notes the German emperor would accept peace negotiations if war nations made first overtures, with Austria replying similarly.
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