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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1915
Page
2
The fragment outlines the Waterloo Evening and Waterloo Reporter, with Associated Press and Audit Bureau of Circulations credits. It lists publication details, pricing, address, and advertising rates, noting daily circulation and class mailing.
Clinton residents push for a union station to reduce citywide travel nuisances. The issue could influence Waterloo and spurs talks on a state law to require stations where railroads find them needed. The piece also notes trade balances, Bryan's disarmament stance, and Iowa liquor enforcement debates.
George Matthey AAtiams urges readers to view isolation as a forge for strength. He argues adversity tests the sense of right and conviction, shaping character against popular opinion. He warns against confusing self pity with martyrdom and notes resilience comes from inner resolve.
A Mason City Globe-Gazette quip notes farmers fear hard surfaced roads and self starting autos may spell farmers downfall. Des Moines supervisors praise and a Tribune pickup hints at western state support for county road policies amid ongoing road debates.
Lille, a 200000 strong fortified city 150 miles northeast of Paris, has a long history of sieges and changing rulers including Johnny of Constantinople and several European powers. The text notes its factories and railways, its role in wartime boarding, and a misdrawn claim of beauty per square mile despite conflict and occupation.
A collage notes quotes on love and work from figures like Browning and Tennyson, interwoven with comments from Iowa editors and public notices. It mentions county road politics, Elks charity behavior, and local real estate transfers, reflecting a broad civic snapshot.
Blackie, a sharp-clawed kitten, schemes to steal cream from the pantry and frame Gyp. A mouse appears, Gyp dives in, and the cook credits Gyp for catching the mouse while banishing Blackie. The next day Gyp asserts dominance and Blackie ends up blamed and banished to the barn.
Barelay Twop letters readers say they read every editorial in the Courier and Reporter. They express support for many pieces while differing on others and note they do not favor all allies. Signed JOHN ORTNER.
The Nieuwe Rotterdamsche Courant lists Prussian losses through August 24 at 1,740,826 wounded and missing and 2,740,836 killed. The paper published casualty lists naming 40,345 victims in its latest batch.
Bradstreet's Journal reports U S bank clearings totaling 3.1567 billion dollars for the week ending August 26, down from 3.3058 billion last week and up from 2.0619 billion a year ago. Canadian clearings stand at 125.268 million, slight dip from prior periods. Major cities show varied changes year over year with New York 108.6 percent, Chicago 5.6, Detroit 33.
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