Waterloo Waterloo Courant Warns on School Needs and War Views
The Waterloo Evening Courier reflects on US antiwar sentiment in 1913 and calls Waterloo to prioritize public education by funding a new West Waterloo school. It argues a strong school system stabilizes civilization and urges west Waterloo residents to vote for new school bonds. It also critiques punitive measures against soldiers amid Iowa politics.
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Waterloo
Westfield
Galloway
Hagerman Place
Downing Place
Waterloo West
Elvelion
Long urges permanent roads and state highway support
Joseph Long, editor of the Road Maker and a roads booster, spoke to the Black Hawk County Automobile Good Roads club urging a durable hard surface for Iowa highways. He urged a state highway commission to fund road building, warned against overlong grading, and urged lawmakers to avoid delays and filibusters in pursuing a practical, lasting road program.
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Joseph Long
Road Maker
Black Hawk County Automobile Good Roads Club
Iowa
State Highway Commission
Jos Long
Fragmented OCR: Early 20th Century Political Riff
The text presents a garbled passage referencing Woodrow Wilson and themes of presidency, civilization, and responsibility among nations. It reads like a derailed editorial fragment with unclear context and numerous typographical errors.
Sfraller Proposes Free Space for Iowa Newspapers
A Cedar Falls editor notes Senator Dar angas seeks to ban issuance of free space to Iowa newspapers, arguing it harms press viability. The piece critiques political threats to press access and mentions Indiana and federal road funding as broader context.
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Cedar Falls
Darangas
Iowa
New of
Intoxication Explored as a Humorous City Guide to Drink
A satirical piece describes intoxication as the refined state of drunkenness and jokes about its effects on balance, behavior, and judgment. It cites Boston New York St Louis Milwaukee and notes intoxication fills vacancies in business, letting the sober rise quickly.
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Adam
Boston
New York
Broadway
St. Louis
Milwaukee
Iowa Debate on Voter Rights and Road Funds
A Des Moines Capital editorial criticizes Senate displays on women suffrage and calls for practical voter choice. Knoxville Journal recalls Iowa political shifts and Cummins era losses. Council Bluffs Nonpareil notes a bath strike over workmen’s bathing time and argues broader appreciation for blessings exist.
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Council
Foley Kidney Pills Endorsed by Norfolk Conductor
Conductor S. L. MMer of Norfolk Nebraska on the Bonesteel Division of the G. and N. Ry endorses Foley Kidney Pills for kidney trouble praising their satisfactory results. Sold by all druggists.
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S. L. Mmer
Norfolk
Nebr
Tax burden debate prompts farmer's taxation critique
A reader from Jewup Iowa argues that all classes should share tax burdens fairly. He recalls selling a 100 acre farm in 1911 with high taxes and notes a later state tax change to five percent on money, urging repeal to prevent ongoing robbery in taxation.
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Towa
Kenyon
I Was Wrong and Say I Am Sorry
Ruth Cameron writes on admitting fault and the healing power of saying I was wrong. A woman’s tale of a husband who never says sorry underscores the social value of acknowledging mistakes. The piece urges frank apologies, notes the strain on relationships, and encourages persistence in well doing.
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Ruth Cameron
The Truth About Shay and Iowa Road Politics
A satirical piece profiles Edward J. Shay and his public image, praising his leadership while contrasting with political maneuvering over road funding in Iowa. It questions committee choices, county supervisors, and the final control of road decisions, urging Speaker Cunningham to assume responsibility.
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Brackway
Des Moines
Cunningham
Bridge Trust
Iowa
Roads Committee
Friends of Goods Roads
Speaker Cunningham
Cunningham's Part
The Des Moines Register notes Speaker Cunningham is a former county supervisor and suggests opponents of state aid and state supervision may have a planned campaign strategy behind their actions.
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Des Moines Register and Leader
Cunningham
Real Estate Transfers Reported by Black Hawk Abstract
Arch ie R Eggleston transfers to H P Nehls and others lot 15 block 11 Normal addition Cedar Falls for 4500 dollars. United States transfers to William Cranage land in 589-12. Hermanegild Rottler transfers to Peter Noesjes Jr part of lot 1 Cornelia A Miller s addition Raymond for 920 dollars.
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Black Hawk Co. Abstract Co
Archie R. Eggleston
H. P. Nehls
Cedar Falls
United States
William Cranage
Hermanegild Rottler
Peter Noesjes, Jr
Cornelia A. Miller
Raymond
Local Real Estate Transfers In Waterloo Area
Galloway-Gibson Investment Co to Joseph Murphy transfers lot 97 1st addition Galloway Waterloo for 1. L. Parsons to Yale Gould transfers part of lot 2 block 4 Bighteys outlets Waterloo for 500. John Call to Galloway Bros Bowman Co transfers land in 20 89 13 for 14800. Galloway Bros Bowman Co to J W Galloway transfers tn land in 20 89 13 for 1.
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Galloway-Gibson Investment Co
Joseph Murphy
Galloway
Waterloo
Parsons
Yale Gould
Bightey’s
John Call
Galloway Bros.-Bowman Co
Galloway Bros-Bowman Co
J. W. Galloway
Tnland
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