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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1914
Page
2
The passage reflects on the holiday season as the peak of joy and generosity, urging restraint and kindness. It celebrates renewed hope with the New Year, notes self improvements and resolutions, and emphasizes carrying holiday zest through the year. It cites Moses and Promised Land imagery and a Sanskrit exhortation to value today as life’s essence.
The Greater Iowa Association faces pressure from partisan agitators while state politics loom. Governor Clarke denounces rumors of a 1916 run, saying he has no plans for re election or higher office and aims to serve without political maneuvering. He urges public trust and rejects the notion of the governorship as a stepping stone.
Herbert Bayard Swope, returning from Europe, reports war scenes for the neutral Committee of Mercy led by Senator lithe Beot. He depicts the vast losses of homes, families separated by flight, and the near impossibility of locating missing relatives amid military restrictions.
A staged meditation on life and self devotion argues that true value lies in sacrificing self for art and others. It cites scripture and aphorisms about dying daily to nourish life, and notes a Sioux City journal column discussing a 200 acre irrigation farm for sale in Mission Texas in the Rio Grande valley.
The Pennsylvania Railroad is described as the largest U S system with about 12 000 miles of track and profits around 70 million. It built vast tunnels and stations, owes 400 million in bonds, and carries iron and coal while failing to offer cheap passenger service in Pennsylvania. It connects New York Philadelphia and Pittsburgh with Chicago, runs fast trains, and employs a mix of bold ambition and conservative practices.
The ad implies the owner is selling because he has no time to look after the farm or enjoy simple life pleasures. He cites shifts since the democratic party took power, noting responsibilities require full-time country management and political criticism while past summers and winters offered leisure.
A friend faced two job choices and chose the better financial offer. She later realized the other position would have suited her longer term but gained insight from the contrast. The reflection wonders why people rarely choose with such philosophy.
The Courier relocates last Friday to rooms vacated by Pressy and Frank on Commercial Street with improved air and more space. The composing rooms stay, providing continuity in operation. Des Moines saw a Dec 16 lynching where 100 men overpowered the jailer and hanged Murderer How ard to a lamp post amid prevailing anarchy in Kansas Nebraska capitals. William Ikenberry and Samuel Cain form the shipping committee and shipped a carload of 20 000 pounds of flour meal and clothing. A special Illinois Central train with officials wrecked near New Hartford injuring seven but not fatally.
L Heiber opens a Cedar Pals drug store after clerking for C B Henderson Co. A R Herrington 29 dies suddenly from bowel stoppage. The candy factory changed hands last year. Warrison International Telephone Co plans patrons for a new exchange with residence phones at 1.50 monthly. Waterton college students gift teachers Profs Or cutt Christensen Cummins and Miss Mary Horner. A canning factory site is sought. a committee has subscribed about 4600 in stock. Mrs J B Young dies at 35 from diabetes leaving five children. December weather is warm and pleasant with reference to historic Christmas ploughing. Installation services of Masonic organizations at the temple are noted.
The passage argues reality is shaped by what we choose and endure, while the unknown holds enticing possibilities. It warns against regret from overfitting to outcomes and urges patient, wise weaving of life’s threads, awaiting the finished pattern without fret.
A vintage advertisement quotes Dr. J. T. R. Neal of Greenville California praising Foley Kidney Pills as the best kidney remedy from his 30 years of experience. It promotes 506 and $1.00 sizes and claims relief for backache rheumatism kidney and bladder ailments, sold by all druggists nationwide.
Homemade cough syrup blends 24% ounce Pinex with granulated sugar to make a pint for 54 cents. Claiming rapid action on dry and chest coughs, bronchitis, croup and asthma, it urges asking a pharmacist for Pinex and offers a money back guarantee.
Advertisement for a private treatment claiming to restore strength mentally morally physically and financially. Offered at home hotel or clinic through Neal Institute Des Moines Iowa with references from thousands of high class men who have tried it.
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