This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1914
Page
2
The Courier argues that home life requires regular inventories akin to business stock checks. It questions whether households routinely assess happiness, health, schooling, and thrift, urging owners to measure balance and adjust policies to improve the family’s welfare and stability.
A New York paper prints a signed letter from Christmas Day describing the plight of the destitute. The anonymous writer urges generous aid for those in need, noting the harshness of winter and the kindness of donors, and recalls a note of gratitude for small mercies amid deprivation.
The piece cites the Chicago Federation of Labor asking Congress to investigate mining district conditions in Michigan after two miners were murdered by hired gunmen. It notes violence against workers, claims by employers, and calls for government protection and swift inquiry, mentioning J P Morgan Co and tariff changes as broader context.
Column fragments critique the vice president on the lecture circuit and public image. Observers note cautious public sentiment toward Rowley’s political prospects and call for local leadership changes.
A reflection on fingerprints as signs of character linking physical marks to inner life. It argues modern science uses fingerprints for identity, but true identity lies in the inner character that shines through, shaping others and the world.
A scattered essay contrasts rationality with acts done for no reason, praising love heroism and joy as motives beyond explanation. It argues virtue comes from primal instincts, warns against overlong rationalization, and notes a proposal to empower the Interstate Commerce Commission to regulate railroad securities to protect the public from inflated values.
A collage of brief quotes from newspapers shows a mix of humor and admonition. It includes a domestic misstep about taking cough medicine by mistake, needle scare rumors, a Christmas tree mishap, a witty exchange about water rescue, a quip on municipal debt, and urging restraint in speech attributed to William Penn.
Ruth Cameron argues that judging others by their class or upbringing is unfair. She warns that people often fail to meet their own community’s standards and urges readers to measure themselves against their own class before sneering at others.
In Des Moines on January 3 a dispute between saloon men and anti liquor forces over the mujot statement of consent was taken to the district court amid continued wrangling. Geo A Jewett of Des Moines is involved in the proceedings.
George Fitch eulogizes Jane Addams, portraying her as a leading American figure who defies norms by founding Hull House in Chicago. The piece extols her quiet leadership, civic influence, and potential to inspire future generations of women to public service.
Citizens association seeks an order to divide a voluminous petition into five parts for rechecking. M S Odle for the drys contends common right supports division. Thomas Sellers for liquor interests opposes, citing lack of jurisdiction and risk to petition integrity. Hearing set for 9 am with arguments presented in chambers.
Des Moines Iowa January 3 Dr G H Sumner prepares to reply to Rep Charles Miller of Waverly who questions the state board of health rule requiring quarantine of chickenpox and Cuban itch until they are positively not smallpox Sumner cites statute granting the board authority to enact and enforce rules via local health boards He says the quarantine is necessary due to carelessness of people who mistake smallpox for milder illnesses and expose others to disease
A Brook lyn resident reports a five year severe case of chronic constipation cured by Chamberlain's Tablets. Advertises the remedy as available from all dealers.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.