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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1914
Page
2
A Des Moines referendum asks whether saloon licenses expiring January 1 should be revoked or renewed. The piece suggests Billy Sunday influences the outcome and predicts Des Moines will sing How Dry I Am.
The National Child Labor Committee expanded state child labor rules from 13 to 36, increased eight hour day coverage with seven more states joining, and raised prohibitions on under 16 night work from five to 34. Factory inspections grew from 13 to 34 states by 1924, with the Palmer–Qwen bill advancing in Congress as a federal child labor measure.
The article portrays Chicago police as corrupt and violent, accused of taking protection money from a man, with weekly sums of 300 dollars and 400 pounds, while pickpockets deserted posts to target at the state fair in Springfield. The claim is that the guardians of law are indicted for intimidation and coercion, and a victim’s testimony sparked this revelation of police misconduct.
A sweeping report covers the fall of Belgrade and Serbian resistance, Austrian bombardment across the Danube, and a brief note on Belgian strength. Also noted are Illinois Governor Dunne saving blood stock, Iowa Falls church donations, and Lee County stamp tax on marriages.
A reflective column argues for embracing happiness, condemning superstition about doom, and celebrating pleasure in daily life. It highlights Mrs. Booker T. Washington's Des Moines visit as an inspiring example and notes Iowa editor histories from 1854 onward.
The piece describes the cruiser as a fast predatory warship with many engines and guns suited for rapid movement and protecting merchant shipping. It contrasts cruisers like Goeben with slower American designs, noting speeds, roles, and the broader naval balance during war, including battleships remaining near home and numerous cruiser losses.
Dr Steiner warns that danger to democracy comes from selfish leadership and the home, not schools, urging stronger religious life and unity. He discusses immigration, noting living standards rise with income and condemning vandalism of civility by rum and real estate agents. Consul Hunt cites milks via electrolysis and railcar floor trials.
Robinson started with Junkin in 1850 and later edited the Newton Journal until his death. Dunham built the Hariton Hawkeye into a strong paper in wartime. J L Waite long served as editor. Edward Russell is noted as Davenport Gazette former editor. The piece recalls giants who influenced events before the Civil War and cites 1916 Progressive politics with satirical notes on political tricks.
An inhouse tale in Ruth Cameron's Evening Chit Chat about a Cynic who jokes over a mistaken shipping address. A shipping clerk insists he was dead sure of the box label, provoking anger from the boss and a reminder to verify directions. He reflects on memory snapping to a fixed spot like a phone number or a place.
An advertisement advocates Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle natural aid for constipation. It warns against harsh laxatives and claims the vegetable olive tablet formula supports liver and bowel function, selling for 25 cents per box through Olive Tablet Company in Columbus Ohio.
A farm comparison at Ames notes two and a half bushels of Iowa 105 oats and Swedish Select sown with smut protection. Swedish Select grew taller with a broad top, while Iowa 105 was darker green and more compact in head. Threshing in late August showed Swedish Select at 40 bush per acre and Iowa 105 at 0.63 bush per acre. Seed can be obtained via Black Hawk Farm Improvement Association Cedar Falls. order early for 65 cents per bushel.
An advertisement for Rheumasalts promotes its use to “cleanse” the liver and kidneys. It asserts relief from dull liver pain, fatigue, dizziness, and nervousness by taking five ounces daily in water, claiming the product dissolves toxins and purifies the intestinal canal.
The speaker argues wealth and automobiles threaten progress, warns against college producing aimless youth, and stresses public schools and homes as central to America’s survival. Faith and religious ideals underpin national endurance as God’s experiment in a new country unfolds.
The Grinbell immigration expert Dr Edward A Steiner preached at First Congregational Church warning America risks losing its pioneer spirit democracy and religious atmosphere. He cited his fearlessness in confronting California legislators and urged the church to uphold its original function amid shifting social forces.
The article notes plans to organize a new federal trade commission with five members to be appointed by President Wilson. It discusses ongoing debates over rivers and harbors appropriations, supply bills before March 4, and other federal measures such as the rural credits bill and immigration bill. Foreign affairs face action on the Nicaraguan treaty and a Colombia Panama partition treaty amid Republican opposition.
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