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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1915
Page
2
The piece reflects on Washington’s life and death praising his public service while noting harsh criticism during his era. It argues his enduring heroism came from his death and implies society should temper vitriol toward great leaders who face mortality.
The text recalls George Washington’s stance in 1776 and notes his enduring leadership amid criticism. It contrasts early revolutionary struggles with a modern moment of crisis and urges calming jingoism while marking a milestone tied to Washington’s birth. The piece frames a transition from war to peace and prosperity, urging progress.
A Des Moines correspondent notes the house refused state aid for enforcing temperance law, leaving enforcement to communities. The defeated bill would have funded state agents to aid local authorities against bootleggers, with a 50 to 49 vote. The writer questions the defeat, urges reconsideration, and warns that poor enforcement undermines prohibition and propels reaction.
A female speaker opposing a ballot for women argues most women do not want to vote. She urges letting women speak publicly to decide, but cautions suffrage is a republican duty. The issue centers on whether equality or division of labor should govern sexes and if men or women should guide home policies.
The retrenchment and reform committee urges modern efficiency and honesty. It calls for a less political governor, a budget system, merit-based appointments, centralized power, and a shortened ballot. It also suggests making the railroad commission and several key offices appointive. The plan aims to guiding future reform even if unlikely to pass this session.
A Cherbourg sourced report claims the French steamer Ville de Lille was signaled to halt by a German submarine, crew ordered to abandon ship, and the vessel was blown up with no losses. The tale notes kindness to the captain and questions the British blockade as a neutral rights issue.
A Des Moines fire gutted the plant of the Des Moines Register and Leader and Evening Tribune, causing regret. Owners announce plans for a bigger, better newspaper to rise from the ruins while the two dailies publish from the Des Moines Capital plant in the interim. Police connect a ban on alcohol to a broader crackdown.
A polemic arguing science’s threat to women questions the era’s gender roles. The piece mocks how experts view the female as physical matter and contrasts it with poetical reverence. It notes Marie Dressler earned 75 000 and reveals behind the scenes details of Tillie’s Punctured Romance production in Waterloo Iowa.
Philadelphia February 22 Evangelist Sunday accepts invitation from Princeton divinity school students to deliver a sermon in the First Presbyterian church despite President Hibben opposition. Sunday had spoken to Lehigh students and will also address teachers while a purse of 710 dollars was raised for the poor. Real estate transfers listed follow.
The Tribune reports growing support for Senator Cummins as a possible Republican presidential candidate. Proponents cite his role in the progressive movement and urge formal announcement, while Cummins has not encouraged public backing. Washington observers call him the party’s most influential figure today.
A senator analyzes the last election as showing deep dissatisfaction with the Wilson administration and a shrinking Democratic base. He cites strong Republican strength in Wisconsin and South Dakota, compares state fortunes, notes shifts in Nevada and Oregon, and predicts a likely Republican presidency, House, and possibly Senate in 1916 while urging caution not to abandon progressive reforms.
Discussion of Republican Party reorganization under national committee action from 1912 and 1916, shifting toward representation by party votes rather than population. Critique of Democratic administration, including tariff, revenue laws, and banking and currency reform, with emphasis on failures and fiscal strain.
The speaker condemns U S policy in Mexico for causing suffering and emboldening bandits. It accuses the president of seizing lawmaking power and undermining Congress, threatening constitutional government. It also faults the regime for failing to provide work and economic peace, leaving many idle as promises of improvement prove hollow.
A vintage advertisement urges mothers to use California Syrup of Figs for constipated children and adults. It promotes a coated tongue as a sign of waste buildup, claims gentle, effective relief within hours, and warns against counterfeit syrups while directing readers to trusted Cal fornia Fig Syrup Company products.
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