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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1911
Page
2
A compact survey of feminist figures and opinion on suffrage, Kipling, Hall Caine, and motherhood, contrasting the noble drive of Frances Willard and Jane Addams with critiques of patriarchy and sentimentality. It notes warnings on holiday fire safety, philanthropic giving by Mrs. Harriman, and railway expansion including a Rock Island terminal and a Brinkley brick station.
A critique of Kipling's The Female of the Species arguing the poem lauds feminine strength and maternal self sacrifice while misread as anti female. It contrasts male expediency with female resolve as a timeless, noble trait expressed across species. The piece links the verse to motherhood and enduring power.
Kipling's The Female of the Species drew sharp criticism from U.S. clubwomen for its blunt portrayal of gender and strength. Hall Caine's Mother of the Man offered a pointed counter argument praising female resolve and influence, framing women as essential partners and protectors in family and society.
The column compiles scattered political commentary from Mason City Times and Sioux City Tribune about 1912 convention candidates La Follette Crummins Clark and Folk. It critiques Taft’s influence and mentions Judge Deemer as a Supreme Court candidate with local objections.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette argues Prof Holden, though valuable to the state, is not the man for the governorship and should not receive unearned praise. The paper notes Holden’s good work and his faults, urging no halo cast over his head.
The text contemplates how tears and suffering reflect on society, provoking envy of the wealthy. It notes that jealousy can arise from calls for justice and humanity, a sentiment echoed across history.
Ruth Cameron urges children to pool resources for house replenishment as a Christmas gift to parents. She narrates a family conclave where children split gifts between personal treats and a shared papering of the living room, promoting a yearly home-rejuvenation tradition tied to the New Year party.
Dr C M Wray practicing limited to office work and general surgery. Hours 10 to 12 a m and 2 to 5 p m with Saturday evening hours. Appointment by request. Office 827 residence 2260 Red.
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