Waterloo Bavening Courier and Waterloo Hefoorter
A historical Waterloo newspaper fragment describes publication details, pricing, and mail options. It lists editors Hartmas and Peterson, with offer notes on weekly and daily editions, carrier and mail rates, and advertising terms within a period advertisement style.
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Waterloo Bavening Courier
Waterloo Heforter
Associated Irena
Pobiiehet
TMB V. HH. Martman Company
Park Avesums
Denn
Hartmas
Anw. Peterson
Becy-Trena
Gen. Mat
Mostley
Postofice
Waterloo
Iowa
Dutch Defense Plan A Water BarrierCommentary
The article recalls King William II during a Berlin review and his quip about eight-footers, noting Holland’s unique defense with dikes. It highlights Belgium, Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Switzerland seeking readiness against quick invasions, while the Dutch rely on flood defense and amphibian hardihood shaped by their geography.
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William II of
Holland
Wilherasin
Berlin
William
Germany
Belgium
Albert
Denmark
Sweden
Norway
Switzerland
William OT
Amsterdam
Alas Poor Champ Deputies Blocked by Department of Justice
Washington report says the Department of Justice refused to authorize nine deputies requested by Marshal N F Reed of the southern Town district replacing the six established. Officials view it as an attempt to create political positions and see no justification for sanctioning it. Democrats in the state would have opposed such treatment under a Clark administration. Poor Charap, how the Iowa time honored him.
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Department of Justice
Washington
N. F Reed
Clark
Charap
Dayton’s glowing six month report on city manager plan
A Dayton progress report highlights cost savings and public improvements from January to June. It notes a 50 percent drop in infant death rates due to free clinics and milk stations, new sewer and water projects, a revamped purchasing division saving about $20 000 yearly, and strict budget adherence. The administration also opened two large parks, established a legal aid bureau for the poor, paroled workhouse prisoners for city labor, added three women probation officers, and reorganized fire and police methods. Dayton’s plan is praised as a model for American cities observing German municipal success.
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Darton, O
Dayton
Germany
Sad Fish Tale Highlights Riverfish Plight and Law Gaps
A report from the Mississippi River notes a flood era waste in which crowds of dying fish are left in drying ponds as cranes and other birds scavenge. State law bars Asherman from collecting them and wardens are criticized for inaction, prompting outrage at lax game and fish protection.
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Ippi
Government owned Merchant Marine proposal discussed
The piece argues for a permanent government owned merchant marine to replace profits flowing to foreign lines. It cites plans to spend 425.000.9609 for ocean going vessels run by a government shipping board and notes the aim to avoid subsidies while gaining from European war profits. It also mentions unrelated local anecdotes and a missing dancing master.
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United States
To the Heart of the Matter on Pain and Pity
The author argues modern society turns toward pity and pain as moral cores, citing medieval Christian emphasis on almsgiving and suffering. He notes hospitals, asylums, and anti cruelty groups as signs, questions whether pain is inherently bad or if pity is wholly good.
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Unier
Alain
Albany
Billy
The Year’s Best Berry Debate Sparks Reader Opinions
In a lively Post-Dispatch discussion, readers weigh fruit quality from strawberries to raspberries and blueberries. The author notes personal fondness for trout and northern creek trout, but invites debate while keeping an open mind beyond personal favorites.
Flattery as a Tool and Risk in Social Behavior
An essay discusses flattery as a powerful but risky social tool. It defines flattery as a blend of imagination and limited truth, noting two kinds: one swallowed easily and another that dupes the self aware. It warns excess flattery inflates ego, dulls judgment, and harms backbone, while professional flatterers yield better gains than amateurs.
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Samson
Delilah
Odd Fragments Stir Summer gossip in a busy page
A jumble of line fragments and stray quotes from the summer chatter column. A Judge, jokes about household matters, and hints of Europe’s war mood appear amid odd phrases and newspaper taglines.
Prison Creek public works near completion report
Fort Madison Iowa August 21 reliance on prison labor for the Mississippi River Power Company project shows about fifty teams and seventy five men at work. Engineer Sydney Gunfore leads with hand laid stones. east side progress 2000 feet, west side slower but ground filled. A separate note mentions Vincent Methodist Episcopal church in Port Dodge burned to the ground causing about $5000 in damage with potential accidental smoking.
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Fort Madison
Port
Dodge
Vincent Methodist [Episcopal Church
Whrisher Engine Goes Into Creek Injuring Man
Logan August 21 Sol Ray was cut and bruised on head and face when a steam engine and separator crashed through a long bridge over Harris Grove creek near the Tarry Latta farm four miles south of Gagan on Wednesday. Henry Dungan the owner was on the engine but leaped to safety as the bridge gave way. The engine and separator piled on each other and damage estimates are not yet known.
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Logan
Sol Ray
Harris Grove Creek
Tarry Latta Farm
Gagan
Henry Dungan
Merckens successor named in Iowa Knights of Pythias
Ottumwa and Cedar Rapids reports show Bev ering chancellor commander of Forest City lodge Fairfield chosen by the Grand Lodge of Iowa Knights of Pythias to become grand keeper of the records and seal for the unexpired term of the late John H Merckens. Miss Mary Merckens, daughter of the late grand lodge special, was selected as assistant grand keeper.
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Ottumwa
W. PL Bevering
Forest City
Knights of Pythias of
Fairfield
Grand Lodge of Iowa
Knights of Pythians
John H. Merckens
Grand Lodge
Apecal
Murderer of Jaurez Denies Involvement At Hearing
Parise Aug 71 Raoch Villain the assassin of socialist leader Jean Jaurez denied at a preliminary hearing that he had accomplices in the crime He said Jaurez betrayed the country He described himself as slight and studentlike and recounted buying revolvers and plans to shoot Jaurez on the streets Extras note mobilization incited him and he claimed no one knew his intention A mental examination likely to follow
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Parise
Raoch Villain
Jean Jjean Jaurez
Jaurez
Tsader
Farmers Federation Forms to Press Low Wheat Prices
In Kansas City a new American Farmers' Federation formed after three days of speeches and votes. Members from eight farmer groups adopted a constitution and by laws and passed a resolution urging farmers nationwide to sell wheat at or below 1.25 dollars per bushel, aiming to depress prices even further.
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Kansas City
Aug
United States
Dees
Farm hand murders woman then commits suicide
Lester Noble, 50, a farm hand for Mrs. John Cummings near Grinnell, killed the woman about 6 PM at the Cummings home ten miles southeast and then killed himself. He had reportedly been discharged by the woman shortly before the shooting.
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Crinners
Lester Noble
John Cummings
Cummings
Grinnell
Noble
Mothers Friend Promoted For Pregnancy Relief
Advertorial prose touts Mother’s Friend as a trustworthy aid for pregnancy and morning sickness. It claims to ease muscle tension and nerve strain, applied externally, and notes wide availability in U S drug stores. Produced by Bradnard Regulator Co of Atlanta, Ga, with a long advertising history.
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United States
Bradnard Regulator Co
Tamar Tidy
Atlanta
VIRE MOHSE PREFERS TO DIE UNDER HIS HARNESS
Atlantic Aug 21. Patch a fire team horse showed loyalty by leaving his stall to die at the fire barn. He walked under his harness and collapsed after hours of death throes, requiring his caretaker to lead him back. The horse died shortly after midnight on the fifth anniversary of its entry into service.
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Atlantic
Patch
Jon
Hilman Wright
Tre
Mr. Wrisht
Marcus Flannigan Killed By Robbers After Train Fall
Marcus Flannigan a Marcus resident died from injuries after being thrown from a train by robbers. He left Marengo Friday to visit New York and, after robbery, fell from the Chicago Detroit leg near a halt. Police notified, identification made, and his two sons found him in Detroit. He died at 2 30 Sunday afternoon. He leaves three sons and two daughters and other relatives in New York.
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William Flannigan
Marcus
Flanigan
Mareng
New York
Chicago
Detroit
Flannigan
THIRTY LINERS AND INJURED IN WRECK NEAR OTTUMWA
A head on collision between a passenger and freight train near Alpine mines east of Ottumwa injured about 40 people, none seriously. Many sustained cuts, rib and limb fractures as passengers were thrown against seats and car sides. Two engines damaged and traffic delayed several hours between Ottumwa and Bidon. The trains were a mining employee special and local No. 81 meeting near the mines.
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Ottumwa
Alpine
Here
Bidon
Niners
Mls
Why Scratch RESINOL Will Stop That Itch Ad
The ad promotes Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap as quick relief for itching and eczema, claiming doctors prescribe them for nineteen years. It highlights use with warm baths, notes the products are gentle, and offers free trials from Baltimore, Maryland.
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Ressuol
Baitimore
Local Train Collision Blocks Special Ahead in Fog
In dense fog an automobile rear ended a special train near Eldon, injuring several aboard. Emergency crews and doctors from the nearby city were dispatched to the scene and casualties were taken to a local hospital for treatment.
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Ers
Eldon
Acess
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