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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1916

Page

2

PRIMARY LAW DISCUSSION IN IOWA POLITICAL MIX

The Waterloo Courier argues to revise rather than repeal Iowa’s primary law. It endorses keeping the system, suggests a double primary model, and notes the benefit of bringing government closer to voters. The editorial also highlights Americanization efforts through night schools for immigrants.

Capitel Courier and Reporter State Assembly Aystan Republians Commonwealth of Iowa Courier America

The Guardsmen's Jobs and Return Promise

The article praises guardsmen for answering the call of country and protecting the nation from invasion. It argues citizens owe them full employment and fair opportunity upon their return, ensuring tasks and pay equal to their sacrifices.

Electing a Speaker in Town House Gridlock Faction Fights

In the town house an early battle over the speaker is shaping up with the Stq warts and road commission factions as main players. Opponents aim to steer control while factional lines threaten business and incite partisanship. The piece notes the danger of divided ranks and political games.

Stqwarts Road Commission Aquor

Immigration debate shapes literacy test and labor needs

The Times-Republican surveys ongoing immigration law revisions. It weighs literacy tests against labor needs, warns against bringing in unfit applicants, and stresses health and industry as key immigrant qualities. It notes possible incentives to become public charges and questions the future scope of public parks with new developments like planned municipal recreation spaces.

Marshalltown Times-Republican Congress Cross Roads Debating Society Europe America

Press Comment on Democracy and War Prices

A Minneapolis Journal column reflects on democratic upheavals in England and Russia, the price of progress, and the role of war in history. It argues civilization advances through conflict yet cautions against letting force replace negotiations. It also notes editorials from Chicago and New York praising or lampooning figures and events.

Waterloo Evening Courier and Daily Reporter Associate Press Audit Bureau of Circulations Hartman Waterloo Washington Munsey Dougherty New York Philadelphia Chicago Story Brookn & Iinley Biter Ts Hoag Progresa Minneapolis Llnyd-George England Britteh Isles Musaia Trapoff Duma America France Europe Reagan

Just in Jest The Shift in Values

A compact, wit filled gossip column notes social quips about cabbages and kings, morality, and merry mischief. It comments on perceptions of marriage, temperance, and personal foibles with light satire and playful dialogue.

The Christmas List And The Intelligent Gift

Side Talks discusses how a Christmas list can guide gifting with spirit and efficiency. It contrasts direct lists with hinting, cautions against asking people to guess, and suggests depositing a wish list with a relative to steer thoughtful presents.

Dolly Blue and the Brave Jumping Jack Rescue

Dolly Blue a blue ribbon doll in a playroom fears wild animals in painted cages. Jumping Jack the quick toy hero bursts through cages to save her as Wooden Soldier flees. Dolly Blue then leans on Jumping Jack and Jack-in-a-box hints at rival’s loss as the tale ends with tomorrow’s teaser.

Dolly Blue Hva Jumping Jack Miss Dolly Dolly Jred Jack-in-a-box Jack-in-the-box Dally Blue Jack Uuiss Jack-in-a Box Py McClure M News- Paper Syndicate

The Large Lunged Athlete and Tuberculosis Dangers

A historical piece argues that athletic prowess does not shield against tuberculosis. It stresses how leaving training for business or domestic life leads to weakened lungs, reduced oxygen, and susceptibility to fatal consumption. It cautions that air is essential and that healing comes from outdoor air exposure.

Protecting Birds in Germany Boosts Crops and Land

An exchange argues that Germany protects birds and that this safeguards crops and land. The piece suggests intensive farming has worsened conditions elsewhere and credits bird protection with positive results for German agriculture.

Marlington Hawk Eye Germany

Wide Awake Clarksville Gravel Week Spurs Local Improvement

Clarksville in Butler County not waiting for government help undertook a gravel week. The effort mobilized farmers and local business leaders backed by a commercial club. Miles of road were gravelled, now passable year round, replacing previously impassable routes and promising ongoing enjoyment of civic work.

Clarksville Burlington Hawk-Bya Butler County Sam Clarkeville

Discovery Offers Quick Corn Relief From Cincinnati Inventor

Freezone soothes corns with a few drops applied to tender skin. A quarter ounce costs vary by pharmacy and the sticky solution dries without inflaming surrounding tissue. Advertisers claim it prevents infections and has saved many from lockjaw in corn cutting routines.

Cincinnati

Roads and gravel plans for Clarksville discussed

The text notes roads and gravel in Clarksville, mentioning weeks of activity and a limit on how many gravel efforts can occur each year. It expresses that debt is not involved and hints at yearly occurrences without detailing concrete programs or dates.

Clarksville

You Can’t Brush Or Wash Out Dandruff Ad Claim

An advertisement promises to dissolve dandruff using four ounces of ordinary liquid argon applied at night. It claims by morning most dandruff is gone with three or four more applications, stopping itching and leaving hair fluffy and glossy. It recommends buying squidarvon at any drug store.

Wolf Wolf Chemical CO Quincy, DL

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