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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1913
Page
2
The Icelandic wrestlers and exhibition were noted for educational value, yet the piece argues the circus should retain its spectacle. It asserts Americans display a brutal but skilled wrestling style, while stressing the need for fun, trumpets, uniforms, horses, and lively circus atmosphere over solemn instruction.
The Courier promotes a summer vacation service for subscribers abroad, inviting readers to furnish addresses before leaving to ensure prompt delivery despite changes. The notice emphasizes reliable mail delivery and continual newspaper access during travel.
A reflection on amusements from high culture to carnival arts noting the circus as a social equalizer. It praises the circus atmosphere uniting all classes, celebrates acrobats and performers, and critiques ignorance toward evolving entertainment forms and caricatures in society.
City officials and directors say if the Chautauqua grounds are put up for sale Waterloo could acquire ten acres at a bargain. The promised property lies on the river next to an existing park, offering a rare chance to expand recreation space for a growing city.
A political column rails against Huerta’s charges about Wilson’s views, praises U S unity in defense of the president, and notes congressional support. It mentions Connie Mack facing baseball school debates, compares American and Huetish poultry, and hints at campaign trips and a New Jersey trust company scandal with a missing treasure photograph.
The piece argues civilization must show moral progress alongside material and intellectual gains. It envisions culture as a balanced advancement for all, highlighting the union of male and female intellect and virtue, and calls for broader access to God’s blessings through collective effort and education.
Dr Frank Crane outlines Bergson's key books Essay on the Immediate Gifts of the Consciousness Matter and Memory and Creative Evolution. He praises Bergson for freeing thought from lassitude by exploring consciousness and the personality that shapes nature. He lauds Bergson as ally of faith and individual spirit, opposing cold materialism and hollow institutions.
Fragmentary remarks from Iowa papers reference a hatch off, a 2000 mile trip by Waterloo’s fire chief, and mixed views on voting frauds, Kenyon Cummins disagreement, Hepburn’s Senate bid, and Texan Bryanites raising funds for Secretary of State. The collection hints at patriotic sentiment and political debates across several papers.
The Guthrian notes a troubled editor and a noisy neighbor donkey at night. Burlington Hawkeye reports Harry Kirkpatrick, 18, swimming Clear Lake and back in two and three fourths hours. The piece questions self reliance in water safety and highlights a urge to learn swimming over pool hall habits.
A collection of light newspaper quips and anecdotes from the Cincinnati Enquirer Kansas City Journal and St. Louis Republic. Items include remarks on mistakes favoritism appearances vows procrastination and an incomplete note about George’s marriage.
Agnes-Cin cinnati Enquirer notes a discovery by Agnes and George who inspect a document and realize it lacks a divorce coupon attached, prompting a call to return the item and obtain a replacement. The scene hints at a domestic or legal matter prompting discussion of divorce paperwork.
Cedar Rapids Gazette reports Brandon pioneers a new interurban line from Waterloo. The first car enters Brandon signaling regular service soon, with a gala opening anticipated. Residents foresee frequent travel to Waterloo and eventual Cedar Rapids connections, ending years of hauling produce by wagon.
McGregor IA Aug 23 Bids advertised for the first piece of permanent rural road in Clayton county. The project covers 6800 feet of macadam highway along the North Iowa Pike from McGregor westward, part of the historic military highway from Mississippi to Fort Atkinson. Bids include 2500 cubic yards of excavation and fill, four concrete box culverts, and a 200 foot long concrete retaining wall eight feet high.
The piece offers a humorous travelogue on polo highlighting its brutal play, mixed origins, and extravagant costs. It notes eight on horses with four per side, the aim to drive a ball between goals, and points for injuries. It mocks American learning, English influence, and polo’s spectator appeal.
Middletown woman Emma EspeNsHADE describes relief from organic inflammation and fatigue after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She credits the remedy with restoring ability to work at home and assist friends, urging others to try it. The ad highlights a Pinkham testimonial and promises confidential advice from the company in Lynn Massachusetts.
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