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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1916
Page
2
The provided text shows newspaper masthead and advertising rules from a 1916 Waterloo publication, with names, addresses, and rates. The fragment lacks a coherent news item or event to summarize into a distinct article.
The Clarke amendment in the Philippines bill sparks Senate passage and lower-house debate. Democrats back unilateral Philippine independence while figures like Garrison and the president express misgivings. The piece weighs national honor, risk to Asia policy, and potential veto prospects amid a strong pro and anti independence current. A side note profiles 13-year-old Marjorie Sterrett loving the flag and patriotic tales.
A young girl named Marjorie Sterrett proposes that each child donate a dime to build a battleship America to honor the nation. The idea draws mixed reaction with supporters praising patriotism and critics warning of militarism and youth indoctrination. Prominent figures like Theodore Roosevelt and the New York Tribune are noted in support, while others fear the project could push the country toward war. Some argue the plan fails on scale and practicality, but Marjorie is hailed as a bright patriot with hopes of inspiring future courage.
Dispatches report Cummins headquarters opening in Washington and Iowa’s delegation planning an eastern campaign to boost his candidacy. The piece notes efforts to sway convention delegates, promote his progressive views, and keep pressure in the West while eastern drives unfold. It also recalls the Perdicaris affair and census gains, closing with humorous notes about cabinet speculation and local Cedar Rapids names.
Poem celebrating a steadfast friend who offers aid and sympathy in distress. It praises a helper whose eyes speak empathy and whose heart shares another’s misery, urging a personal tribute as a Valentine. The verse credits John Kendrick Bangs and notes a copyright line and syndicate line from the source.
A humorous, antiquated riff on February detailing its shorter length, historical quirks from Rome, and the weather and moods it brings. It jokes about Numa and bonehead legislation, notes Washington’s February birth, and riffs on petty monthly woes and oddities.
A discussion on memory flaws and a practical method to train recall. A college professor’s technique uses the wakeful interval between night and morning to fix names and faces by linking them, repeating the process, then summarizing articles to strengthen retention. The piece highlights that remembering content, not just facts, builds true wisdom.
A compilation notes Roy and Frits Wallace returning to Ida Grove after 19 days away in Canada amid British military pressure. It also reports Sen Cummins pushing to preserve the Sheppard prohibition amendment in federal constitutional work, facing Missouri Sen Reed’s opposition and theWilson era prep focus. Dubuque notes Hughes unlikely to accept the Republican nomination, hinting Cummins or Roosevelt as possible nominees.
Western papers discuss ambitions for a Wilson era alignment with Cummins seen as fitting the bill. Critics note Woodrow Wilson as a skillful politician while debates over preparedness and press fairness color the nation. Wright articles urge adequate preparedness and cautious policy amid partisan tension.
Director Clivis reviews personal health care and the value of preventive exams. He notes life expectancy near fifty, the role of sickness insurance, and how insurers use physician networks to reduce costs. Emphasizes regular physicals, dental care, and preparedness, ending with a reminder to order coal before winter.
The Peoria Star reports that Philippine island inhabitants are deemed unfit for self government by Republican convention delegates. Resolutions opposing independence were adopted and will be sent to Congress. Delegates argue that the majority are ignorant savages and cannot govern without risking civil war or foreign subjection.
Burlington Gazette notes a shift from adventurous youth era to wartime effort. It recalls past eagerness to settle uprisings in Arizona and Hopi tensions, but states boys are now in trenches and the government must adjust to limited manpower and resources.
Boone News-Republican cites the rural mail route revision as a political flashpoint. The Iowa City press warns Congress will reconsider the plan soon, while defending other Democratic policies.
The text argues for strong coastal defenses to ensure honorable peace with all nations. It emphasizes preparedness as essential to deter aggression and protect the nation’s shores. It suggests methods that balance readiness with diplomacy to prevent trouble while maintaining security.
A stormy mountain scene follows Gretchen as she searches for a missing lame goat. She discovers a hidden cave with carved white rock statues and a red velvet chair where a Troll awaits, inviting her to open a magic ebony box that promises a treasure if she remains kind.
A woman from North Crandon Wisconsin describes severe early health issues after marriage and childbirth. She credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring her health and mobility after medical fears and displacement and ulcers were noted by a doctor.
Lawton Oklahoma and Roxbury Massachusetts residents report relief using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for fatigue headaches and inflammatory displacement symptoms. They credit improved health to the tonic and urge other ailing women to try it. Letters note confidential correspondence with the Lydia Pinkham Medicine Co. seeking advice.
An old style advertisement touts Pupe's Diapepsin as a remedy for sour stomach gas and indigestion. It describes digestion problems caused by fermentation and gastric weakness, promising relief within five minutes after taking a 22 grain tablet and claiming almost instant improvement after using the product.
An advertisement touts GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules as a daily remedy for backache. It claims a Dutch government charter, authentic import from Haarlem, and urges buyers to insist on the real product with money-back promise. Prices listed as 25c 50c and 1.00, with endorsements from Dutch households.
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