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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1914
Page
3
President Wilson presents a closing message to the Sixty-seventh Congress outlining wartime and postwar policy. He notes achievements in peace efforts, calls for mobilizing resources and ships, and urges action to develop merchant marine and national resources without partisan conflict. He stresses readiness to serve mankind and correct regulatory impediments in a brief session.
Quoted statements stress: no standing army but two trained citizens for war and a strong navy. The text urges national defense diligence, learning from experience, and cautions about water power monopolies hindering industrial use. It expresses hope Congress will complete measures to secure public rights and prevent monopoly.
The United States must mobilize resources immediately to serve itself and humanity. The speaker laments stalled merchant marine development and delays in building ships, urging swift action to produce and distribute materiel.
The text argues war disrupts protection and European nations will struggle to meet needs. It warns several European countries face hardship and will require unprecedented support from the United States. It calls Americans to be ready to help with greater effort than ever before.
The piece notes America faces new trade markets, with Europe and Britain previously supplying Central and South American output. It emphasizes the potential for the United States to import less abroad and expand commerce at home, highlighting rising postwar opportunities in the region.
Policy urges government to open trade gates widely to spur transportation at reasonable rates. Advocate states it should provide first-profit access to transport, attract private capital, then withdraw once carriage becomes profitable.
The fragment discusses hesitation and makeshift strategies to frame a genuine set of age and conservation phase words. It mentions honoring the sine measure for the people of a great western country and for the nation, while noting our legislation tied to development and the duty to the people.
A Senate debate urges immediate passage of a broad self government bill for the Philippines and argues for urgent development of commerce and transportation. The speaker warns that without ships and reliable trade routes, markets will stay empty and economic growth will stagnate, citing past subsidies and the need for disciplined maritime policy.
Discussion highlights a pending shipping bill not passed by either house. The article urges immediate government action to open trade fates and enable private capital to participate, stressing the bill’s urgency for national policy and economic openness.
The text urges early congressional action on rural credits and supports acceptance of an international convention on safety at sea. It notes the need for timely passage, cites U S involvement in drafting provisions, and mentions ratification by Germany and Great Britain, urging earnest good faith through U S acceptance.
A speaker emphasizes the essential requirement to survey and chart Alaska’s vast coastline. He warns existing ships and equipment are inadequate, noting several ships have been lost in poorly explored channels and urging immediate action despite seeming minor in scope.
A speaker stresses that government expenditures must be economical as the United States seeks systematic reorganization and reassembly of its parts to gain efficiency and savings. The aim is to avoid curtailing activities while ensuring money is spent for approved objects with good business sense. The note highlights the duty of thrift in spending on behalf of the people.
President argues against a large standing army while affirming national defense. He questions readiness for war, rejects compulsory service in peace, and emphasizes peace, liberty, and a citizen army ready if needed. He stresses friendship among nations and avoidance of military entanglement.
Nine Iowa municipalities have adopted a commission form of government, consolidating legislative and executive powers in a small group of elected commissioners. The arrangement aims to streamline decision making and better align city services with budgetary constraints.
The proposition urges broad citizen military training to familiarize volunteers with drills and camp upkeep. It argues such programs strengthen national peace and safety, justify reasonable costs, and align with American ideals. It warns against overreaction or war hysteria and stresses self possession and peaceful foreign relations.
The speaker calls for nationwide reliance on a citizenry trained and accustomed to arms during national peril. He emphasizes encouraging such training as a primary means to instill value and asserts the need to develop and strengthen the state national guard consistent with government policy and obligations to the people.
Fragmentary excerpt extols a government and people raised to embody peace and lasting concord through fair and generous dealings, highlighting a call to genuine practice of counsels of peace and amity.
A long reflection on naval strength as defense not aggression, urging a steady, peaceful policy. Emphasizes building a strong fleet while avoiding provocation, with focus on national duty, peace, and global freedom. Ends with note on beggars in Turkey forming a trade union of 10,000 members.
In Clear Lake on December 8, Nellig Carter age 14 and Frances Carter age 12 were fatally burned after kerosene was poured on smouldering flame in their father Arthur Carter's home on the Burdick farm northeast of town. The blast from the gas generated by coal oil sent burning oil over them as they attempted to restart the fire. They were carried back inside and treated. Nelligar died that afternoon while Frances, though gravely injured, faced uncertain recovery. Their mother was away at the time.
Floyd area notices report Glen Asher breaking his wrist while cranking an automobile last Saturday. Mrs. Almon Hennagh visits her son Roy and wife in Waterloo. Frank Holmes shows gradual improvement from erysipelas over past two weeks. Orve Thomas departs for Laughman Montana for the winter. Mrs Ward Kepple hosts a luncheon honoring Miss Zita Taylor of Dunlap who has stayed as house guest. Mr and Mrs Guy Knowlton return from a three weeks visit with relatives in Chicago and Elgin.
Parkersburg notes show Mrs. Clifford Johnson seeking Mayo Clinic care in Rochester for stomach trouble with family staying on the farm. New grandchild born to Mr and Mrs Ote Neibuis in Austin Minnesota. Local moves include John Koeneke moving to M W Werner house. R N A elects Harriet Wightman as Oracle and Kathryn Christenson as Vice Commander in their annual meeting. An electric car damaged after a collision with a street machine reported near 1010 South Street.
A machine owner appeared at police headquarters to file information against Dr Scott after an incident described as heading in the right direction. The Mighty group was reportedly turned on, according to Mr Schultz, in the damaged scene.
Don Millen, arrested yesterday on suspicion of involvement in the Manahl billiard parlors robbery, was arraigned in police court this morning on vagrancy charges. He was found guilty and assigned to assist in keeping the streets clear of snow for the next 29 days. The Uruguayan press calls for higher cinema standards.
An external mustard oil ointment claims to relieve headache from cold and congestion without stomach or heart risk. Advertises 25c and 5c jars and a hospital size of 2.50, from The Musterole Company Cleveland Ohio.
An old advertising notice promotes Rad Salts as a kidney cleansing remedy. It claims the product cleanses the kidneys, neutralizes urine acids, and prevents backache by daily cups of a salt solution. It urges high water intake and lists H. W. Taggart as the seller.
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