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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1917
Page
2
A political column discusses Prohibition’s potential spread to Washington and other cities, the Senate’s stance against radical change, and the impact on governance. It notes Iowa producing governors Joseph Burnquist and Frank Lowden, both native to Iowa, and reflects on war’s nearing end and legislative matters.
The Buffalo Bill Cody obituary notes his fame as a romantic frontiersman and American icon. It highlights his influence on American ideals, the pioneer spirit, and his role in shaping the myth of the West, born in Scott County Iowa in 1844, and his work with the Union Pacific. The piece reflects on his death and the lasting cultural impact. The Senate votes dry in a landmark prohibition moment. The piece discusses the Sheppard bill and the potential shift toward national prohibition, noting Washington's unique status and the political complexities of a referendum in the capital.
A reader recounts an experiment in maid wages showing four dollars a week for eight hours of work with meals provided. A family follows a strict schedule, giving the worker fixed hours and personal time after shift, prompting mixed reactions about wages and independence for women.
Iowa editors urge Iowa to adopt two cigaret laws with state license and local option to improve enforcement and revenue. They argue age restrictions with strict rules hurt business and propose a reasonable reform. The Davenport Times notes doctors doubt cigaret harm and calls for legislative action. Sothern exits Marshalltown Republican scene as Edward Hugh Sothern ends his stage career, likened to Shakespeare at fifty two.
A collage of quips and notes from an early 20th century issue, including playful banter about mistletoe and greetings, references to a bachelor life, and a brief nod to Earl Kitchener. It mentions a private telegram to a commander in Pretoria and a church hymn dispute amid a march parade.
A New York World analysis argues that state department secrecy fueled scandals as a peace note leak circulated to Wall Street. The piece calls for daylight diplomacy to curb leaks and advance peace, noting similar press criticisms across papers and urging transparent negotiation practice.
A Sioux City Tribune quips on a Kansas newspaper headline about Topeka’s birth rates, noting the joke overstates a serious condition and ridicules the writer’s math. The item preserves the humorous tone and local media critique.
An 1867 courier column lists student standings at Boat Water loo high school with names such as Mary Winsell Alfca Corson and Jessie Manson plus notes on Theodore Tilton Grace Greenwood and Fred Douglas lectures. It includes a bank statement for the First National Bank with assets near 199000 and details on capital surplus circulation and deposits. It notes Johnson vetoes a suffrage bill for D C and Congress passes it over the veto. Local church directories and advertisements for groceries crockery and hardware are listed along with pastors and congregations.
Mrs. Mary Hollister died January 2 in Eldora. sister of Mrs. Z J Tollister of Waterigo. Packing house pro prietors Sessler & Co. seek 6.70 top for hogs. Moody urges penny Sunday school contribution for P P Bliss’s bereaved children after Ashtabula wreck. Steam engine, four and a half horsepower installed. Market notes list various prices. farmers urged not to complain about winter prices. Street workers clear sidewalks with stowplows. Commodore Vanderbilt died last Thursday. estate valued at 85 million with 355 million in stock. news items include market quotes and local notices.
A 1907 item notes OC H. Turner was urged by friends as a mayoral candidate. It mentions other local figures, a funeral for Mrs. George Hancock born in 1838, and various town happenings including a business change in Week's Review and council discussions on electric rail, with weather and shipping notes woven through the brief snippets.
A six week old British rumor about a sailor rescued from a sinking Lord Kitchener ship and held in a German camp resurfaced in Chicago at a Daughters of the British Empire meeting. Investigations found no truth, yet the myth endures as a human instinct to rescue heroes, with potential it may never fully die.
The New York Herald notes Mr. Wilson's peacemaker aim lacks appeal to European belligerents who doubt his success in promoting peace in monetary matters.
Frances and Louise befriend an injured old man on the street, share candy money and water, and later learn he wills them a fortune. They use part of the inheritance to fund a room at an old men's home, ensuring his memory stays alive, and plan ongoing acts of kindness.
Real hair grower claims rapid results with Parisian Sage in a three day test offered by Wangler Bros. If excess hair loss continues or scalp improves after applications, you may receive a money back guarantee. Hundreds report better hair and cleaner scalp. firm promises risk free trial at drug or toilet counter.
Des Moines Capital urges the present legislature to reduce the volume of bills. It calls for more concentration on major measures and less time spent on minor ones to improve state governance.
An advertisement asserts uric acid causes rheumatism and that Dr Pierce’s Anuric expedites relief by flushing uric acid from the system. It promotes hot water before meals and a 60 cent package with a 10 cent trial, claiming kidney cleansing and pain relief through uric acid elimination.
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