Waterloo Evening Courier and Tri-Weekly Availability
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Geo D Perkins Honored In Mourning Over Death Of Pioneering Editor
The state mourns Geo D Perkins at 74 in Stone City after a storied career as Civil War veteran journalist and editor of the Stony City Journal. He served in Congress, built a strong paper frontier in Cedar Falls and Lions City, and shaped Iowa journalism with clear, logical editorial writing. The obituary notes his public service, leadership, and lasting influence on local and state media.
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Self-government and the honor system in universities
The article extols the self-government of students as the true honor system, with faculty setting scholastic standards while students govern in exams and conduct. It cites high success of this approach, contrasts with cruder methods, notes unanimous class consent, and contrasts women and men in ballots, while mentioning Haitian revolutions and Washington administration debates.
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Defining genius and the battle for individuality
A reflective essay argues that true genius arises from self discovery not imitation. It laments social pressures from family, school, church, and business that mold individuals, urging inner fire to overcome conformity and reveal true personality, echoing the idea of the crown of life to the overcomer.
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Hard Times and the Causes of Economic Woes
An opinion piece argues hard times visit countries periodically due to a mix of factors from crop failures to war and speculation. It mocks panics and pessimism, notes long bread lines with social satire, and suggests many blame the cautious or "soft-heads" for downturns despite record crops and exports.
Women of Chicago register to vote in aldermanic primaries
Women of Chicago yesterday established a record in registering to vote at the aldermanic primaries and hope for another victory at the polls to clean the political field. Ice men discuss crop prospects as cold continues. Villa’s firm stance on Spaniards at Torreon may affect rebel forces. question raised about Henry M. Pindell’s future appointment.
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Torreon
A Moment of Fun and Witty Exchanges
A collection of brief humorous vignettes from newspapers including a hotel scene in which Dutch refuses a loan with care for a man’s health, a widow and her daughter with a charm line, a child’s quip about a bachelor, and playful verses about wisdom and common disease.
Something Out of Joint in Farm and City Markets
A Sioux City Tribune note argues laborers quit eating meat as it becomes unaffordable while farmers curb production due to low returns. It cites Mr Sullivan in Oelwein Register as likely to step in with a $9,000 per year plan and possibly decline an offer.
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Senatorial Race Notes Highlight Wade Reed Support
June coverage mentions Judge Wade and Nick Reed aiding a candidate in a senatorial race. The text notes assistance could be seen clearly, with observers and local figures cited as backing the effort.
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New York Bar Favors Guilty but Insane Verdict Change
The New York State Bar Association endorses a form change in murder verdicts so that when a defendant is found insane but committed the act the verdict would read guilty but insane. If adopted universally it could have a wholesome effect on trials.
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Cedar Rapids
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Pay the Cash. Grocer Faces Bankruptcy in Small Town
A Des Moines Tribune note reports a local grocer filing a bankruptcy petition. He lists bills receivable at 9442 dollars. The piece ponders whether paying bills first improves chances of recovery and questions the overall sagacity and collectibility of the accounts.
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Des Moines Tribune
Ames Buildings Campaign Film Flare Across Iowa
The piece recalls Ames city spending on new structures four to five years back and the political clash it stirred. Claude Porter admitted voting for the Ames buildings while in the legislature and indicated he would again if needed, a reply that tempered the argument as Cummins won reelection. Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy praised by Rev. James A. Lewis for colds and croup, sold by dealers. Discoveries of limestone and silica in the Philipines spur a cement-making company formation.
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Changing Age Girls and Boys Need Nutritional Support
The article extols Scott's Emulsion as a vital nourishing product for youths aged 14 to 19 undergoing growth and hormonal changes. It claims the medicine improves red blood cell production, strengthens energy, and eases strain from school duties, crediting its cod liver oil, hypophosphites, and glycerine basis. Distributed by Leo & Bowne, Moomfield.
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The craze for old furniture discussed frankly
A letter writer surveys the craze for aged furnishings. He distinguishes discriminating taste from indiscriminate fad, endorsing heirlooms and tasteful reproduction while criticizing hollow trendsetters who chase antiques merely because they are old. He notes black walnut's rising value and rejects morally the ugly for age alone.
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Aged Couple Once Rich Die in Old Shed
Springfield Missouri February 4. Jesse M. Kelly 83 a former Green County recorder and once wealthy dies in a bare shed room behind a German church. An hour later his wife dies in same room after refusing medical aid and food. Kelly a Missouri pioneer once active in politics funded a son’s European music education. County officials collected to help bury the elderly pair.
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Jesse M. Kelly
Green County
Kelly
Missouri
Europe
Detroit factory hits yet another carburetor milestone
A Detroit manufacturer of automobile carburetors has produced a carburetor every 23.1 seconds on average, achieving a remarkable record of consistent high speed in mass production. The figure demonstrates a substantial efficiency gain and sets a notable industry benchmark.
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Detroit
Factory discovers hidden production capacity in two buildings
The firm operating in two small structures with a total of 50 000 square feet achieved a record five week output. Management expected max efficiency but found further gains without night shifts. This mirrors many factories’ experience when exploring economic production.
Locomotives Defective Warned By Interstate Findings
The Interstate Commerce Commission inspectors report numerous locomotives defective after a 1911 act directed review. Early 1912 results show risk of injuries and loss of life, prompting calls for corrective action and stricter safety standards.
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Mothers Friend Promises Easier Childbirth For Expectant Mothers
An 19th century advertisement extols Mothers Friend as a tonic aiding muscles and tendons during pregnancy. It claims reduced pain and risk of breast cake by lubricating nerves and tissues and offers the product at $1.00 a bottle with a mailing address for more information.
Rail safety issues highlight boiler failures and inspections
The record notes 856 locomotive boiler accidents with 92 deaths and 1005 injuries. In 1918 accidents fell to 820 with 36 deaths and injuries. Of 0.346 locomotives inspected, 54,522 were defective and 6,694 held or ordered altered to meet law. Some railroad officials oppose repairs claiming law and commission lack authority.
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