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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1914
Page
2
The Courier analyzes Governor Clarke's capitol extension plan and Republican rival Rowley's opposition. It argues for voter input on a two million dollar extension, discusses constitutional issues, and notes projected land purchases and ongoing statewide concerns. The piece cites past fire losses and frames the issue in nonpartisan terms.
The piece notes limited progress in fire prevention and argues many fires are preventable by human action. It cites Insurance Press statistics from New York City showing fire losses for 1913 slightly under 64818 and compares this to prior years.
The piece calls for unity across men of all parties to support investigating committees probing labor capital wars and urges courageous remedies. It notes heroic acts at home like medical care, critiques Democrats on federal aid, mentions skating joys, a Monday editorial absence, Rockefeller predicting an early spring, a query to professors, and a new Swiss movement dance.
The Spirit of the Owa Pres urges a touch of Theodore Roosevelt to aid the copper country, noting the era's veteran support and needing leadership. The Tama News humorously cites women on marriage as rooted in looks, while the Dubuque Times-Journal praises Congressman Towner of Iowa as ally to veterans and hints at pension legislation when Congress reconvenes.
A lively profile of Cairo describing rapid growth to about 600000 residents, two districts old and new, modern hotels and streetcars for winter visitors, a busy railroad hub, and famed markets and mosques. The piece contrasts Cairo with older centers, praises Arab enterprise, notes university traditions, and mentions bustling sightseeing traffic despite the absence of elevated railways.
Dr. Frank Crane argues that people repeat ancient traps for happiness and failure. He notes alcohol, adulteries, gambling, new religious systems, and "big business" as modern repetitions of past folly. He cites Jules Simon on history's limited guidance for humanity.
The article notes two Civil War era postmaster bills. One would remove postmasters for cause. the other would exempt them from civil service exams. The first bill likely passes, while the second faces likely pigeonholing under the current administration.
Sioux City Tribune notes under new city government the local workhouse will be closed with inmates transferred to a municipal farm. The piece argues the workhouse is worse than the crimes it seeks to correct and points to broader reform trends in several papers.
J W Jarnagin of Des Moines editor of the Iowa Farmer spoke in Mason City after handing out agricultural erudition in Rockwell. His white hair and buoyant step were noted as he shared philosophy poetry and puns from the same pen and ink bottle to entertain and persuade.
Keosauqua Republican reports Rowley restates his gubernatorial bid after arguing the last legislature overstepped by funding a 56 acre park with 2 million dollars without voter approval. He claims the court endorsed the usurpation and vows to run to restore elector rights, outlining campaign points on the capitol grounds extension act and related graft concerns.
A reader claims a rapid complete cure for rupture without operation after failing with trusses. Eugene M. Pullen invites others to write for full information, offering a potential relief from pain and worry and promising lasting results.
The piece denounces the Capitol Grounds Extension Act as a construction favoring excess taxation and extravagance. It urges repeal, recalls and referendums, and demands candidates define positions before primaries while criticizing expansion of state offices and salaries. The writer warns against accepting acts that violate the constitution and urges fiscal restraint.
All male British subjects are born free men but many have married, altering legal status and freedoms. The note highlights changes in rights tied to marriage for British men.
A reader essay on blaming others for innocent missteps, illustrated by personal memories of telephone interruptions and a childhood incident with a hen. The piece argues for patience and fairness, noting how quick judgments hurt both adults and children and recalling witty clippings from other papers.
A Washington Star excerpt sees a lighthearted moment at the boarding house where the sentimental landlady laments the challenges of romance and reliability as the calendar moves toward St. Valentine.
Webster City Iowa January 13 Williams City officials held off on enforcing the Iowa Sunday closing law opting not to shutter drug stores or restaurants as had been ordered to local business men Saturday.
Mrs. Bertha Underwood of Sunfield Michigan reports a severe eczema covering the scalp and body being cured in a month after using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. She describes sores itching and bleeding until the products were applied and a complete recovery noted. Sample free with 32 page Skin Book.
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