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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1914
Page
2
An old Waterloo Evening Courier notice outlines subscription prices and delivery days. It lists rates for daily and city delivery, mentions postal registration, and notes a large circulation and flexible pricing with special ads on contracts.
The annual report by U.S. War Secretary Garrison warns against pacifist delusions and urges strong national defense. It argues preparedness protects self defense and Monroe Doctrine authority, citing Mexico conflict near-misses and the danger of unequipped weakness guiding global power dynamics.
A scrambled quote about Andrew Carnegie arguing that waging wars during holidays is un-Christianlike. The piece questions his stance on stopping fighting for rest and laments assumptions about Christian morality and Sabbath rest amid war. It hints at broader commentary and a possible reference to the Kaiser.
The piece condemns the city’s ward system and proposes reform through professional, fiscally responsible managers. It argues that current departments compete for funds, creating an endless expenditure race. It urges placing municipal finance in the hands of trained, accountable officials to curb high taxes and debt.
An article blend discusses genuine learning and modesty as keys to friendship citing Mark Hopkins and President Eliot then reports a postal probe at Farley into objectionable postcards sent to Rev. William Leen, church pastor. Investigators identify the culprits as B C Arquitt and G F Barkers, with Berley and Waterton implicated in related exchanges.
Father Leen accepts apologies from the men who sent the objectionable cards. He agrees not to prosecute if a due apology is made and the matter will be dropped, with no repetition of the action.
The Des Moines Register reports Champ Clark the speaker of the house appeared intoxicated before Detroit's chamber of commerce last Wednesday. His friends read him from the platform as lights were put out. The episode raises questions about his discretion and public fitness.
Mt Auburn reports residents visiting relatives and shopping in Cedar Rapids and Vinton during the week. Personal visits include Mrs Jim Bearbower Mrs Tom Lane Mrs L R Rogers and Miss Zella Mrs Will Fowler Miss Latena York and the Bramthal family visiting from Eltendale Minn. The item also notes the start of active mining of pitchblends near Bombay India as the chief radium source.
Dover stands as England s channel gateway opposite Calais with a rich history from William the Conqueror to Cinque Port duties Its cliffs harbor Roman forts and big guns while its harbor awaits German ships in times of war The town s watchful people and the yearly English Channel swims shape a long quiet defense story
Kipling’s tale mirrors civic growth as a ship’s storm Forging unity among parts the vessel becomes a fellowship The essay notes two forces tying Americans together commercial ties and local pride It urges schools social centers and cooperative efforts to widen shared purpose and curb self interest toward universal fellowship
Des Moines hosts diverse gatherings on agriculture horticulture fairs parks and livestock during a week of meetings. While all aim to improve Iowa production and livability they lack coordinated ties among groups. Each group seeks state funding and policy changes including a sheep barn greater fair support park laws and railroad valuation measures.
State legislators and elects visited the capitol as 36th General Assembly looms, with livestock leaders urging more funding for hog cholera serum production and highway laws defended as sound. New senator Fred G. Henigbaum and Speaker Cunningham signaled continued work, while forestry and park groups push broader conservation and state improvement agendas.
Ruth Cameron reflects on how a dancer’s control falls short of expression and on Barrie’s Sentimental Tommy. She argues genius differs by one’s ability to let the self out, despite the risk of license. The piece moves from a dance teacher’s blunt critique to a broader meditation on individuality, energy, and artistic temperament.
A reflective piece contrasts the inner self with outward art, urging readers to release their imprisoned selves. It cites Lin and Scrooge as examples of self expression that elevates life and music, and invites readers to stop suffocating within limiting inner dungeons.
The January Woman's Home Companion article, approved by a New York obstetrical specialist, warns Twilight Sleep is inadvisable for the very young, elderly, debilitated, and those with kidney disease. It cites Freiburg data showing 56 percent overall success and notes careful patient selection in U.S. hospitals.
A Menands update of residents includes Mye Charles King returning home from a visit with the Wormans. the M 4H church bazar in Swartzell's hall cleared 95 dollars. Charles Simek and his bride from De kota arrived for a visit with his brother Jos. Simek. The Ninth grade at the high school rehearses The Merchant of Venice each evening and will perform in Swartzell's hall on Thursday December 17 with plans to take the play to Center Point on Friday December 13.
Nelson, an elderly Civil War veteran near seventy, suddenly loses sight in one eye while playing horseshoes in front of his store. He is under medical care in Oelwein as friends hope the disability is temporary. The item blends local notices of residents traveling, a railroad sanitation crew at stockyards, and an advertisement for Foley Cathartic Tablets.
Demand for Dr Edward A Steiner's books after his Sunday lecture leads the librarian to announce that books may be reserved by giving notice and paying a 2 cent fee to cover postage.
Alton Blanchard, an 85 year old farmer, died of heart failure at 5 o'clock yesterday morning in Fredericksburg. He retired the night before in his usual health.
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