Waterloo Knocker Rumor Laws Railways and Markets
A Waterloo opinion piece laments idle rumor hurts local society and suggests adopting Wisconsin’s slander law to curb it. It notes strong Iowa labor conditions and rising factory orders for 1914. The column discusses railway rate policy, rail earnings, and President Wilson’s potential reforms, cautioning not to burden traffic. It also critiques egg prices and endorses hard roads funding while urging Salvation Army donations.
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Waterloo
William GaHownay
Iowa
Wisconsin
Badger
Moore
Courier
Truth and impression in art and literature
Dr. Frank Crane argues that art must tell the truth of the impression objects make on the creator rather than their objective nature. He cites Wordsworth to illustrate how few words can convey powerful emotion and contrasts science as truth about objects with art as truth about self.
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Wordsworth
Iowa Needs Food Roads But Trails Behind In Building
The Iowa press argues the state lacks modern road infrastructure while others advance. Editorials urge adoption of permanent highways and critique current approaches, citing urgency for improved transport networks.
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Iowa
Tail as Nature's Tailor Analyzes Animal Limbs
A humorous meditation on tails across species noting varied uses from fly killing to defense brushing and signaling. It parodies human vanity comparing tails to hats while highlighting animals from horse to whale and discussing whimsical claims about early telegraphy and aviation tails.
Reforms and Ballot Debates Echo Across City Notices
A collage of editorial notes discusses old fashioned laws on dancing and Sabbath labor, the Steubenville ballot era ending saloon control, and Iowa political maneuvering. It cites Trewin's retirement, Connolly’s possible candidacy, and public ballot triumphs over petition rules, plus a light quirky exchange about seeing the sea.
Moments of Fun and Toil Across Newspapers
A collage of whimsical verses and quotes on public figures, prisons, and daily life. The pieces juxtapose a statesman’s shift to labor, Jane’s prison return and critique of reform methods, and a playful exchange about an acid test, reflecting urban sentiment and editorials.
Ash barrel gifts and the cost of thoughtful presents
Ruth Caron warns against ash barrel gifts that lack utility or beauty. She recalls piteous examples like test tube hatpin holders and blue forget me nots, arguing every Christmas present should show thought, not wasteful flurries of inexpensive trinkets.
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Nat
Des Moines Trio Hearings Over Denver Jewelry Store Robbery
Des Moines three accused of the Diekman jewelry store robbery at Denver Iowa faced preliminary hearing in Waverly. Sam Ashman waived examination. Red Ashman and Slim Doherty pleaded not guilty. Red Ashman held to grand jury. Doherty bonded as a witness. McLaughlin the arresting officer said Sam confessed and described the plan. A reward of 25 dollars was offered if conviction.
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Waverly
Diekman
Denver
Iowa
Sam Ashman
Red” Ashman
Sam
Slim” Doherty
Des Moines
J. W. Clark
Gentle Bros
Waterloo
Charles Gentle
Gentle
William McLaughlin
Bam Asbman
Glasgow
Darby
Doherty
Voorhees gifts bring Coe College total to near hundred thousand
Cedar Rapids Dec 15 Just before chapel Saturday a telegram from President Marquis in the east announced an additional $40 000 gift from Mrs Ralph Voorhees of Clinton New Jersey bringing the Voorhees donations to Coe College to about $100 000 The initial gift followed by a $25 000 pledge conditioned on raising $125 000 within a year was met and smaller gifts have since arrived The latest $40 100 adds to a recent $10 000 check making $50 000 for a young women dormitory to be begun immediately
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Cedar Rapids
Marquis
East
Ralph Voorhees
Clinton
N. J
Tenant May Paint Any Sign He Wants On Shop
Des Moines reports the Iowa Supreme Court ruled that a tenant may paint signs on the exterior wall of a building he occupies without landlord objections, as long as the paint does not permanently damage the building. The decision in Snyder v. Kulesh reverses an injunction and upholds the tenant’s right to decorate the outside surface.
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Des Moines
Supreme Court
Sam Snyder
H. N
Rosa Kulesh
Council Bluffs
Kuleshes
Snyder
Thomas Arthur
Pottawattamie County
Penman Found Guilty of Murder in Auto Theft Case
In Champaign Illinois Gust Penman, 21, was found guilty Saturday of murdering Harold Shaw near Urleans last August. He received a life sentence after confessing the slaying, stating he killed Shaw out of envy over ownership of an automobile.
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Champaign
Gust’ Penman
Harold Shaw
Urleans
Penman
Shaw
Where a Man Goes After Death A Reader Reply
A reader comment discusses life after death without certainty noting reincarnation belief among some thinkers and the contrasting Christian scriptural positions. It cites Annie Besant and Theopathy, debates ego and soul, and references biblical passages and the idea of an afterlife beyond mortal dissolution.
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Courter
Chicago
Mr. Ferguson
Annie Besant
Hell
Moses
Elias
Christ
Kingdom of Heaven
Fight over draining "Four Mile" lake draws petitions
Dec 16 1912 Estherville Iowa reports property owners on Emmet county western lake border urge drainage to reclaim land while many residents oppose draining lakes arguing they are nesting habitats for wild fowl and leisure spots.
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Estherville
Four Mile
Emmet Courty
Resinos Relieves Itching with Ointment and Soap
An 1912 small ad claims Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap soothe severe itching and skin eruptions including eczema, ringworm, and pimples. It cites relief after weeks of application and notes physician prescriptions for eighteen years with Baltimore Brey distributors.
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Resinel
Baltimore
Brey
Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy Ad
A 50 cent Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy claim appears to restore natural hair color and shine. It states the formula darkens gray hair evenly and stops dandruff and itching with daily use. Sold by H. W. Taggart.
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Wyeth
H. W. Taggart
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