Courier in Europe and notices on fashion and politics
The piece lists places where the Waterloo Evening Courier is on file for American travelers in Europe and notes various notices. It then shifts to a satirical, opinionate column about modern fashion, gender roles, a Portsmouth policewoman dismissal, and political critiques. It laments postwar reform, mail misdirections, and a stockyard beef value rise while headcount falls, touches on a congressman not seeking renomination, and parodies political dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Baxmuay Company
West Park Avenue
Mabry
AW. Parmsox
Sec'y-Treas
Gen
New York
Tribune
Labcon
Tribune Building
Allen
Po Courier
Aterieo
Towa
Europe
Waterloo
Ndon
Trafalgar Building
Northemberland Avenue
American Express
Haymarket
Dewe's Steamship Agency
Wy Green Street
Paris
Boulevard Des Capucines
Comer Place de l'Opers
Rue Scribe
Berlin
Aster den Linden
Petersburg
Nevsty Prospekt
Eeeas Tor
Beneficences in 1913 Tallied in Public Donations
The Chicago Tribune record shows 1913 beneficences totaling 169,841,442 across educational, charitable, religious, and public bodies. Major gifts include Carnegie giving 6,620,000 with large foundations and institutions noted, while Rockefeller, Sage, Morgan, and Rosenwald also contributed across charities, education, and libraries. Women donated 22,056,524, split among charities, education, religion, museums, and libraries.
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Chicago Tribune
Andrew Carnegie
Carnegie Foundation
Carnegie Technical Schools
Dumfermline Trust
Carnegie
Carnegie Corporation of New York
John D. Rockefeller
Rockefeller Institute of Medical Research
Russell Sage
Frills For Gentlemen Against Womens Burden
Dr. Montessori argues that women endure discomfort to appear beautiful for men. She notes the aim is not deeds but purpose and claims women dress to please men, a view she says stems from ignorance rather than contempt. The piece lampoons a general strike in response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pr. Montessori
Lecture Platform and Crimes Highlight Civic News
Bryan Marshall and Clark appeared on the lecture platform amid tensions from the Mexican crisis. A Chicago hit run left a man injured, with the motorist fined $100 and charged with assault with a deadly weapon. The Hans Schmidt jury failed to reach a verdict. John Lind spoke privately with the president.
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Bryan
Marshall
Clark
Chicago
Seventh Iowa district congressman quits re election bid
Junge Prouty announces he will not seek a third term in Congress from the Seventh Iowa district. The piece notes his likened record and influence, arguing voluntary retirement is reasonable and praises a growing retirement culture. It also mentions Clarke administration opposition over capital extension and capitol grounds in Iowa.
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Webster City
Freeman-Tribune
Junge Prouty
Iowa
Congress
Year 1913 in Review A Turbulent, Eventful Year
A retrospective look at 1913 noting wars revolutions and a suffragette campaign shaping global events. Weather extremes, fuel saving, and notable shifts in politics, industry, and culture are cited, with references to Sarah Bernhardt, aviation accidents, and economic jitters. The piece contrasts global turmoil with domestic U S events including tariff changes and sports milestones.
Ideas of a Plain Man Evolution
Evolution is not finished but only beginning in the moral progress of humanity. Each generation steadily shapes righteousness and greatness through natural selection-like processes, with nature pursuing a long term human destiny beyond mere creed or institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nature
Unian
Burbank
Jeg
Root's Only Rival in Carroll Herald for President Nomination
The Carroll Herald argues Elihu Root would be the most pleasant Republican nominee for Democrats, claiming Root is doomed for the presidential race while noting Taft as the only other familiar option. The piece uses metaphor about moths and lights to suggest political contentment with a simpler life amid a crowded field.
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Root
Carroll Herald
Elihu Root
W. H. Taft
Des Moines Glass Currency Law Prompts Student Insight
The article argues that the Glass currency law should be clear to financial students and the public. It discusses transparency goals, calls for accessible explanations, and notes implications for policy, markets, and education.
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Des Moines
Drawing the Line in A Moment of Fun
A brief quirky exchange between Miss Smart and Mr. Dubb about sports and marriage, quoted from the Cincinnati Enquirer, highlighting light social humor and attitudes toward athletes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Dubb
Miss Smart
Cincinnati Enquirer
Clarke administration warrants Governor’s return and nomination
Supporters argue that opposition to capitol extension is insufficient to bar Clarke from the governorship. They contend Clarke did not err in promoting the plan and maintain he should be returned to office and nominated without opposition.
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Clarke
Arkansas Now Day State liquor law closes Arkansas saloons
Fort Smith Arkansas, Jan 1 under a new liquor law effective at midnight, all saloons must close and stay closed until the court can rule on petitions for licenses. Anticipating extended closure, many saloons held bargain liquor sales yesterday as a precaution.
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Arkansas
Fort Smith
Ark
Disregarding Old Letters and Political Appointments
Sioux City Journal notes George Fred Williams who wrote an uncomplimentary letter about Woodrow Wilson was not blocked from a diplomatic service appointment. President Wilson acknowledges how easily old letters can disrupt harmony. Cornel Bluffs Nonpareil cites Marshall and Bryan urging bread aid as a potential political shift.
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Sioux City Journal
George Fred Williams
Woodrow Wilson
Mr. Williams
President Wilson
Harmony
Fort Dodge Spent $1.63 Million on 1914 Improvements
Fort Dodge Iowa reports total 1914 spending of $1,629,365 on new factories homes and business blocks. Leading item is 175 houses at about $7,000 each and multiple plant upgrades. Notable costs include Quaker Oats $160,000 Vincent Clay $100,000 and a $50,000 cement mill. Municipal works total $200,865 with three miles of pavement a $40,000 sewer and a $26,440 water reservoir among big projects.
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Fort Dodge
Ole City
Ball.im.si
Quaker Oats Company
Vincent Clay Products Company
American Cement Plaster Company
Iowa Paint Manufacturing Company
Richard Snell
Iowa
Helpful maxims for suffragets in Illinois
Chicago Jan 1 Designed to inspire and aid Illinois suffragists in the new year Mrs Grace Wilbur Trout president of the Illinois Equal Suffrage association sets forth maxims Let all women vote even if they vote wrong Do not condemn even foolish activity anything is preferable to inan e apathy It is more cheerful to be a voter than a mere woman Don t grumble over corrupt politics Just vote Don t worry because the constitutional ity of the Mutuals suffrage law has been attacked Have faith in the supreme court Equal suffrage will not shake the foundation of Illinois politics not immediately Women are near relatives of men
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Chicago
Illinois
Grace Wilbur Trout
Ilinois Equal Suffrage Association
Supreme Court
Marketing System Needs Betterment in Iowa
Ames Iowa January 1 Special Dean Curtiss of Iowa State College told farmers that many who sold farms for cheap land are returning to Iowa to reap gains from its sure crops. He urged standardizing farm products and direct marketing to cut middlemen, boosting returns for farmers and lower costs for consumers. He predicted more farms will be tenant operated under long tenancy contracts to preserve soil fertility and profitability.
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Ames
Iowa
Dean C. F. Curtiss
Division of Agriculture
Iowa State College
Dean Ccurtise
Dean Curtiss
Jowa Farms
First Steam Journey At Sixty Six Woman Makes Trip
Mrs D E Peterson of Aliepe Ia recalls childhood travel by wagon to Water loo and later life near Arispe. At 56 she rode a railroad for the first time aboard train No 54 at Arispe with her brother George Peery. She was born in Black Hawk county near Waterloo and now travels to visit daughter Effie and son J A Peterson on a nearby farm.
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D. E. Peterson
Aliepe
Waterloo
D. B. Peterson
Black Hawk County
Artape
Arape
Chicago Great Western
Arispe
Effie
J. A. Peterson
Valley Junction
Mortgage investments gain safety as farm values stabilize
The text notes that mortgage investments are now regarded as among the safest in the world. It argues that as farm values rise toward greater arability and permanence, the state will lower interest rates until they align with government bonds.
New Year Reflections From Ruth Cameron
A New Year meditation on 1913 urging renewal of justice, sympathy, and kindness. It calls for shedding envy, elevating brain and soul, and finding happiness in simple joys, service, friendship, and beauty. The piece ends with a wish to close the year without memory of needless pain.
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Ita
Humble Call for Patience and Living Well
A reflective plea to cultivate new patience and the fine art of being good to live with. The speaker urges calmer behavior toward loved ones and self restraint in the pursuit of harmonious daily life.
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Piness
Kidney transplant performed in St Louis hospital
St Louis, January 1. An unusual operation was done yesterday at the city hospital where the kidneys of Mrs Viola Sullivan were removed, drained of poison, and replaced. It is the second such operation in American history. A similar procedure had been done at Bellevue Hospital, New York.
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St. Louis
St. Louis City Hospital
Viola Sullivan
Bellevue Hospital
New York
Silver Set Sold in London From Armada Silver
A silver set was recently sold in London and claimed to be crafted from silver recovered from the Armada. The purchase links a famed maritime treasure to a modern sale, underscoring enduring historical value.
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London
Cough Syrup Plan Promises Fast Relief and Savings
A home remedy plan uses Pinex and sugar syrup to treat ordinary coughs, whooping cough, croup, and bronchial asthma. The mixture, claimed to be inexpensive and effective, yields rapid relief within 24 hours and is marketed with a money back guarantee.
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Canada
The
Pines Co
Ft Wayne
Ind
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Elbert Hubbard
DR. Pierce
Golden Medical Discovery
R. V.pierce
Buffalo
Ruth Cameron
Waterloo Savings Bank
the Waterloo Savings Bank Savings Bank Corner
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Lafayette Street
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4Th &T. E
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