Freedom of the seas and postal service critique
In a Waterloo newspaper page the discussion centers on Germany’s claim to freedom of the seas and its impact on global power dynamics, noting Britain’s naval dominance and wartime realities. It also critiques Postmaster General Burleson for proposing cuts that could harm rural delivery and urges ending franking abuse and campaign mailings to curb postal deficits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Great Artisia
Great Britain
Warulie
Burleson
Post Office Department
Post Ofice Department
Burfsson
Before War and Genius in a Turbulent Time
A reflective piece on the cost of war to genius and culture. It notes fallen poets like Rupert Brooke among battlefield graves in Europe and argues war both destroys talent and, paradoxically, spurs renewed creativity. It laments student ignorance of global events while urging broad readjustment after conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Belgium
Poland
Rupert Brooke
Gallipoli
Paris
Academy of Immortals
Mie
Milien
Be Natural and Reveal Your Strongest Self
The passage urges abandoning false standards and imitation. It extols natural behavior in work and life, asserting each person is unique and powerful when true to self. It warns that secrecy and worry hinder progress and champions acting with quiet confidence under a guiding, just influence.
The Elastic Conscience Across The Ages And Its Oddities
An article on the concept of conscience, tracing its English origins with the Mayflower as a metaphor, discussing varying beliefs and elastic accountability. It jokes about freedom of conscience in America, warns about restitution, and notes a dormant yet recurring sense of guilt prompting repayments like 1.65 dollars.
How Many Silk Dresses Do You Own
A columnist recalls a cashier rushing off to a dressmaker to avoid wearing a cotton waist and notes the wind blowing the taste for silk dresses. The piece contrasts past luxuries like silk dresses and silver services with present abundance and asks what tomorrow’s luxuries may be and whether we are happier than our grandparents.
Iowa Editors and Readers Debate Buy in Town Slogan
Iowa editors report a return of residents from Canada amid fears of conscription and land taxation under the king. Currents in multiple papers discuss emigration, economic gains from home farming, and a push to “Buy in Town” as a counterweight to Canadian investment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Des Moinern
Canada
Victoria the Dignified Cat of Miss Mary and Miss Ellen
A 1915 McClure Syndicate tale profiles Victoria a prim gray cat with white paws and a white chin bow living with Miss Mary and Miss Ellen. She maintains strict manners, ignores others, and only eats from her own dish while supervising shoes at the door and even scolding a muddy visitor. Her pride suffers after a milk incident with a mouse, leaving her wary of cooks, but she remains the dignified household symbol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
White House
Mary
Ellen
Miss Mary
Miss Blien
Vic
Miss Ellen
Miss’ Bien
Cook
McGlure
Newspaper Syndicate
New York City
Arraignment Planned Posthumously in Northern Michigan Murder Case
Jerome Wilson, who killed Deputy Sheriff Sam McGregor at Nestoria, later died in L Anse jail. He will be arraigned posthumously on a murder charge, a case described as a unprecedented delay in northern Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calumet, Mich
Jerome Wilson
Sam McGregor
Nestoria
L’anse
Altho
Michigan
Governor Hanna’s Illness Reported as Typhoid
London dispatch says Governor L. Hanna of North Dakota who quit his post due to illness is described as suffering typhoid. Officials provided no further medical details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanna
London
L. 3B. Hanna
North, Dakota
Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules Ad Promotes Health
An advertisement warns that pain in the kidney area stomach or joints may signal serious illness and urges daily use of Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules to stay in good condition. It claims the capsules are pure imported oil and offers money back if they do not help, advising against substitutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Pocahontas
Wes
Bright
Haarlem
Maarlem
Are You Slipping Are You Slipping Health Ad Claim
An old advertisement promotes HEMO as a simple balanced malted food to overcome nourished body conditions. It claims no drugs and that mixing with water makes a delicious drink. Henderson Drug Co advertises a new Waterloo location at L and J National Bank Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henderson Drug Co
L. & J. Nat‘i. Bank
Waterloo
Expedition Member Rushed to Copenhagen Hospital
An expedition member is in Copenhagen hospital this afternoon very ill and probably with typhoid, according to an Exchange Telegraph report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copenhagen
France Calls Out 1917 Class for War to End
Paris reports General Gallieni urging the Senate to approve the 1917 recruits class as France shifts from peace talk to total war. He says the nation will use all resources and mothers seek vengeance, with the bill quickly passed and posting authorized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Gallieni
Paris
Galfieni
Senate
Chamber of Deputies
Gallient
Franca
Alles
President Wilson Celebrates Fifty-Ninth Birthday in 1910
President Wilson marked his fifty ninth birthday in Hot Springs Virginia by working several hours and reading hundreds of congratulatory telegrams. He took a long snowy mountain drive with his wife and later had a quiet dinner. A cabinet letter from Secretary Lansing discussed international affairs including Austria's submarine warfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hot Springs
Wilson
Lansing
Austria
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Evening Courier
BAILY
Associated Press
Audit Bureau of Circulations
W. HO Hartman
West Park Ave
John Hartman
A. W. Peterson
Sow-Treas
Postoffice
Waterioa
New York
Philadelphia
Chicago
Hesbrook, Story & Brooks
Igreng
Uedine
TAH Postal Service
Laring
Middlewest
Srating
Marathon
Salamis
Daniel Webster
George Matthew Aviams
Howard Lramnay
Tay
Mauricn Times
Sten
Richmond
Hobson
Daniel A. Poling
Mary Harris
Gerd
Berlin Rathaus
Cummins
Sioux City Tribune
Chicago Tribune
Senator Cummins
Root
Minnesota
South Dakota
Webster City
Freeman-Tribune
Olivia Courier
Buffalo Express
Bell-Ans
Gerrit J. Bennett
Grant Ave
Frank T. Hartman
Fifth and
Mulberry Streets
East Side
Edward Molloy
James Black
IHS
Waterloo Business College
KC Potato
Nevada Briggs
Baking School Fame
the &T
Baltimore & Ohio
New York Limited
Washington
Northwest
W. A. Preston
Clark St
THE
Svening Courter and Daily Reporter
W. H. Hartman Co
E. T. Jaynes
Black Hawk Bank
Fourth ST
Drs. Clark
Fourth Street
Security Savings Bank
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