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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1915
Page
2
Short items include an insect and bird reintroduction plea for the wild turkey in Iowa, a note on George Mechlas and West Pocket Essays, a jokey Carranza dispatch, and rural farm and transport observations. Also mentions Black Hawk county oat yields and a Texas versus Mexican bandit anecdote amidst rail and coal cost notes.
The article advocates summer military drills for civilians at government camps, with cities like Chicago and Fort Dodge seeking centers. It argues such camps would foster patriotism, improve citizen soldiers, and notes Iowa’s interest while urging nationwide establishment. It also surveys hotel industry changes and laments the near extinction of wild turkeys in Iowa.
Courtesy shapes a man and business says George Matthew Adams in a lesson on courtesy. Wallace, a ticket agent in Oil City, rose through courtesy to become Erie Railroad’s General Passenger Agent, illustrating how courtesy advances careers and lightens toil.
An exuberant critique tracing the rise of wrist watches from pockets as a symbol of masculine identity. It argues pockets imprison timekeeping and laments lost habits while noting the wrist watch’s appeal to some explorers and drivers, ending with a humorous forecast of timekeeping progress.
A reader recalls a summer sale folder promising gowns marked down from twenty five to twelve dollars. In town, a saleswoman dismissively rebukes a shopper seeking the advertised bargains, nullifying the ad’s lure. The columnist questions how employers can afford costly ads if staff respond with contempt and erode customer interest.
Wartime calls by Brigadier General James Rush Lincoln urge U S intervention in Mexico while opinions on national policy mix with Iowa road paving costs and proposals for special legislative sessions. The Pierre era column notes paving at LeMars with concrete at $1 059 per square yard and forecasts long lasting improvement.
oath by Frank J. Cheney claims Wall's Catarrh Cure will cure catarrh. Notary public confirms vetting. ad lists Cheney & Co as sellers and urges readers to take Wall's Family Pills.
A river tale tells of Tama and Kama two brothers living by a river in a poor land. Tama helps a distressed gnome and finds a bag of glittering gold, sharing with neighbors. Kama is selfish and repeats the task for riches, only to be punished when the gnome’s magic turns his wealth to dust.
A letter to the editor argues against the notion that Interstate Commerce Commission freight-rate cuts save farmers money. It critiques claims that 6 dollars per carload and 100 to 120 dollars yearly benefits are clear, noting the large grain volumes per car and questioning how many Iowa farmers reach those figures.
An editorial style blurb urges men to view a healthy wife as the family’s life and recommends Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound to relieve backaches headaches and other female ailments, restoring health and happiness.
A late 19th century clipping notes confusion over Cement Products Co and Sims Wet Pro Dees, with Cedar Falls and Waterloo firms cited. The Waterloo Cement Products Co on Concrete avenue and Water street makes cement drain tilts and blocks, but only the Cedar Falls firm faces a lawsuit.
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