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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1915
Page
2
The Waterloo Evening Courier lists its staff and mailing information. It shows a daily weekday edition with mail and carrier delivery options and annual rates, plus rates and billing details.
Early reports say the White Star liner Arabic was sunk off Ireland by a submarine. The act does not fit deliberate hostility per Wilson's note, but it sharpens the dangerous diplomatic standoff since the Lusitania sinking. An American lives may be at risk, risking a broader crisis with Germany.
The Interstate Commerce Commission report on Rock Island railroad finances shows about forty million dollars of stockholders’ funds squandered in subsidiary deals and officer grants. It cites the Burlington deal, notes $139,000 in commissions and $168,000 profit in a securities deal, and condemns falsified reports. Calls for stricter federal railway law to curb stock watering and hold directors accountable, warning that government ownership may follow if reforms fail.
Philip C. Hanna United States consul general at Monterey returns to Waterloo for a family visit after years in Mexico. A native of Black Hawk County, Hanna has lived among Mexican people and will speak with knowledge that carries weight with local residents.
In a wide review of international tensions the author argues war with Mexico remains unlikely and criticizes diplomatic efforts to prevent misunderstandings while praising diplomats. The piece notes Colorado labor victories in court over strike cases and reflects on public sympathy for war losses and the broader social mood. It ends with scattered aphorisms and references to political figures and wartime sentiment.
The piece extols the stomach as the ultimate body engine and source of strength urging daily care. It argues stomach health shapes willpower nerves and vitality, claiming regular mindful eating builds lasting power and influence.
The article argues that the United States should continue raising wheat despite lower per acre yields. It claims a 900 million bushel crop last year and potential similar this year supports feeding Americans and supplying allied nations. It links farming, industry growth, and motor vehicle boom to national strength and caution against overreliance on imported wheat.
A writer critiques dogmatic confidence in others who dismiss evidence. He cites a woman denying any dog burying behavior and a man claiming knowledge of white slavery without reading reports. The piece analyzes the frustration caused by unreachable minds and the loss of reasoned dialogue.
A Des Moines Capital piece laments mob violence and the value of human life amid national fears of war and currency power. Monticello and Sheldon editorials critique Postmaster Burleson plans to prune rural free mail delivery, while Sioux City columns mock opposition to prohibition and emphasize practical governance issues.
The chief Signal officer on Stromboli reports a violent eruption sending lava to form a lake between the craters and the sea. Dense smoke and lava emissions accompany the event near Messina Sicily via Paris on August 20.
A girl named Mabel Morton and her pet monkey Jippy share a friendship filled with mischief and affection. As a flood hits, the nurse flees with Mabel, and Jippy is found perched with the baby in the attic, calmly awaiting a verdict from the relieved family.
A Waterloo reader asks why police acted as they did when two married men hosted scandalous behavior by two women. The letter questions fines, jail, timing, and public shaming, noting possible bias and liquor’s role. It calls for accountability and fairness from police and officials.
A dialogue exposes disbelief over US seizure of Haitian customs, with a Buffalo Express quote mocking adoption of foreign customs. A voice recalls sending brandy to a man rescued from drowning, who subsequently relapsed, highlighting ongoing peril and confusion.
An advisory urges elderly people to protect health during hot months and avoid constipation. It promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a gentle, non gripping laxative with tonic benefits, available nationwide for fifty cents. A free trial offer is extended from Dr Caldwell, 453 Washington St. Monticello, Illinois.
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