Wateroo Courier distribution and fuel savings discussants
The Wateroo Courier is listed as a file source in Europe with office addresses in London Paris Berlin and Petersburg. A critique argues Chicago wastes about 21.83 million dollars in coal annually and Waterloo could lose 270000 dollars yearly through fuel waste.
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Europe
Wateroo Courier
London
Trafalgar Building
Northcumberland Avenue
American Express
Eymarket
Dawe's Steamship Agency
Boulevant den
Canada and the United States on reciprocity and future ties
The piece argues Canada will pursue reciprocity with the United States when beneficial, regardless of England’s concerns. It suggests Parliament should accept whatever develops, noting Canada’s independence and potential for closer North American ties despite imperial worries.
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Canada
England
Dominion
United States
Four Year Term Proposal for County Officers
The movement favors four year terms for county officers to reduce political influence. It proposes splitting offices for staggered elections to shorten ballots and simplify voting. Advocates list eight reasons and note many states already use four year terms.
Back to Iowa Movement Boosted by Davenport Real Estate Men
Davenport real estate agents push a back to Iowa movement claiming former Iowans who moved west for gold are eager to return to "God's country." The idea suggests many would have started moving earlier if pangs of regret had struck in every Iowa town.
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Iowa
Davenport
Golden West
Towans
Yowa
Towa
Water loo Lacks Expo Hall For Auto Show
Waterloo remains handicapped in city ranking due to absence of a centrally located exposition hall large enough to stage auto shows this season. Davenport Sioux City Des Moines and Cedar Rapids will hold automobile shows this season.
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Waterloo
Davenport
Sioux City
Des Moines
Cedar Rapids
Standpatters Oppose Oregon Primary Bill in House Vote
The standpatters oppose a primary for Lafayette Young’s special service while the House rejects the Oregon primary bill. Of 18 votes against the measure, 12 came from Young supporters highlighting the split within party lines. Consistency persists against rigid standpatter labels.
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Lafayette Young
Oregon
Taft term bid and political letters in Iowa pages
Local papers debate Taft seeking a second term and criticise or praise party alignment. Assistant Democrat rhetoric and editorials from Webster City, Sioux City, and Waterloo discuss popularity, insurance fire funding, and farmer views on senators and wheat trade as Iowa politics play out.
Letter to editor on Canada Iowa reciprocity trading zones
A reader argues reciprocity with Canada would not affect farming in Iowa. He notes Canada excels in wheat and lumber while Iowa grows corn and farm implements. He compares cross-border trade to north south zone commerce and stresses natural, logical exchange of non competing goods.
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Canada
United States
Porto Rico
Cuba
Des Moines Steam Laundries Inspire Factory Town Image
The writer notes Des Moines lacks large factories save steam laundries which produce much smoke. He jokes laundries “fatten on what it feeds on” and even “furnish[s] its own meat,” arguing a laundry business easily establishes itself in the city’s low metropolis without fear of overdoing it.
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C. W. Miller
Wavarly Democrat
State Capitol
Des Moines
Lows
HEARTY WIDELY LOVED DRESSMAKER SHINES
In this vignette, Miss L., a plain 45 year old dressmaker, wins neighbors with her hearty energy and genuine interest in others. Her zest, not looks or wealth, makes her presence uplifting and endearing to friends and admirers alike.
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Miss L
Jrer Myn
Leg islative Deadlock and Meats Packers Immunity Debate
A political update notes over a third of the session elapsed with four minor bills. The senate race remains a gamble amid deadlock, while indicted meat packers seek 1905 immunity. society frowns on outdated legal protections.
Fragmented OCR Mounts as Historic Iowa Press Snippet
An OCR muddle from multiple Iowa era papers cites the Spirit of the Iowa Press and various headlines. Mentions Knoxville Journal Marion County v Republican Club Taft reciprocity and odd typographical errors like Gold-Decies Wedding and Gould-Deries tale.
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Tate Chih
Knoxville Journal
Marion County v. Republican Club
Ottumwa
Courier Compositer
Senator Young Faces Senate Deadlock Question
Des Moines notes blame for the stalemate sits with Senator Young as the junior figure in a field of contenders. The piece questions his consistency and whether his actions serve personal or public aims, suggesting a strategic exit to break the tie.
Pinex and Sugar Syrup Cough Remedy Recipe
A home cough syrup can be made for about $2.60 by mixing granulated sugar, warm water, and Pinex to a pint. Take a teaspoon every one to three hours. claims fast relief from coughs, sore throats, and asthma like symptoms. The Pinex formula is marketed with a satisfaction guarantee and availability through druggists or The Pinex Co. in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
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United States
Canada
Pinex Co
Ft Wayne
Ind
Senator Young Urges Careful View of Brief Statement
The Des Moines Register and Leader previews a measured stance by Senator Young, praising Mr Noallen as a staunch and intelligent figure whose opinions reflect thoughtful statewide consideration. The brief statement invites careful reflection on the matter.
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Des Moines Register and Leader
Young
Noallen
SAFES AND HARDWARE MACHINERY CALL OF
A fragment notes a well equipped operation claiming readiness for an important task. It references safes and hardware machinery and uses an emphatic tone about capability. No clear names, places, dates, or organizations are readable.
Role of the Iowa junior senator in deadlock
The piece questions the junior senator’s consistency and motives in a political stalemate. It asks whether personal power, not principle, drives the impasse and ponders who Senator Young is to risk a vacancy in the United States Senate.
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Iowa
Senator Young
United States Senate
Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and croup relief
An advertising notice claims Foley's Honey and Tar strengthens the system against grippe and coughs and prevents pneumonia when taken promptly. It promotes the medicine as a reliable remedy for all coughs, colds, and croup and warns to refuse substitutes from J. K. Joder & Son.
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J. K. Joder & Son
The Old Oil Lamps
The dispatch from Manhattan Kansas urges private electric lighting as preferable to oil lamps noting the lamp as a laborious and dangerous nuisance. It recalls the old student lamp its glass and wicks and the bright glow that aided study while many still use oil lamps in homes with lamps from jewelers and china merchants and the simple lighting they provide.
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Hampton Chronicle
Manhattan
Kansas
Lamp and electric light compare in household use
The author compares the lamp to electric light, noting neglect causes smoke and odor while proper care yields bright, cheerful illumination. The piece urges embracing electricity but not discarding the oil lamp entirely.
Deep political squabble over Waterloo and Three I league
Davenport Times notes President Tearney argues Waterloo remains in the Three I league despite court actions. The court found no contempt due to an illegal meeting lacking a quorum, undermining southern clubs push to expel Waterloo and seat Quincy. The piece urges a meeting to resolve disputes and return to business.
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Davenport
Tearney
Waterloo
Quincy
Kinsella
Chicago
Comiskey
Des Moines Man Held in Mail Fraud Case Claiming Clairvoyant Power
George P. Lowe, a Des Moines salesman for a piano company, is in federal custody charged with using an occult claim to defraud. He purportedly could read a married woman’s infidelity from her photo and demanded $25 to avoid exposing her, sending letters nationwide. He reportedly took pictures from newspapers and magazines and sought addresses similarly. Lowe, a married father of several, has lived in Des Moines fifteen years. Post Office Inspector C. E. Cain calls the case unusual.
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Des Moines
George P. Lowe
Lowe
Post Office
C. E. Cain
Rheumatism From Kidney Trouble Says Derby Pills
A dated advertisement claims rheumatism and related illnesses stem from kidney weakness and promotes Dr Derby's Kidney Pills as a guaranteed cure. It touts quick relief, offers 6 and 10 day treatment packs plus a free sample via Eaton Rapids Michigan makers and a Lima Ohio user testimonial.
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Bright
M. T. Ridenour
Lima
Ohio
Derby
Bright’s Disease Or Diasbetes, Put Your Whole Confidence In Dr. Derby
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