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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1915
Page
2
A humorously candid critique of linguistic purists who oppose plain or vigorous words. The writer laments objections to terms like humanitarian enthuse and even job phraseology, recounting editor corrections and a friend's disdain for certain idioms. The piece pokes at pretentious phrasing and the clash between old fashioned manners and honest speech.
In a satirical critique, George Fitch argues that freight rate regulation by the Interstate Commerce Commission has exposed flaws in railroad pricing. He traces how past private rate setting benefited shippers and rails, while current systems breed costs, monopolies, and costly authorizations, suggesting the need for cautious finance and public accountability.
A Des Moines Hepgistur cartoon satirizes Iowa lawmakers as old towns on an operating table awaiting Dr. Louse and Dr. Senate. It argues biennial sessions breed endless laws and promote professional legislators aided by standing commissions and expert administrators, predicting state government will move toward municipal models for efficiency.
A jumble of satirical vignettes questions women’s roles in Arizona politics. It notes a no smoking rule in one house and a smoking allowance in another, mocks political intentions, and mentions a Fort Dodge dentist case with a counterclaim. It also references President Wilson, a garbled note on insects, and a Garibaldi burial demonstration.
Roy Hapler Rapier aged man, living in Clarinda, shot part of his head in a suicide attempt last Saturday. Doctors report extensive injuries including loss of left cheek and frontal bone, with brain tissue exposed. He told physicians to treat his bones with care as they belonged to him, saying he was tired of living. The incident prompted a call to the want page.
Mason City, Jan. 13. L. B. Bender, charged with robbing a Mason City grocery at gunpoint, was bound over to await grand jury action after a Justice of the Peace hearing. Stanbery ruled the evidence justified holding him for the grand jury. Bail unavailable, Bender remains in county jail. He formerly lived in Waterloo and worked in a vegetarian shop.
Logan Jan 14 Friends deny a wide publicity tale that Mrs Seddon narrowly escaped burial alive and remains in precarious condition. Mrs Seddon died Jan 3 with funeral conducted by Elder Sidney Pitt and J F Minton. Investigations show no August Seddon in Persia. only Joseph Seddon and his three children.
Washington dispatches report the hoof and mouth quarantine lifted from most Iowa points. Only the McDevitt farm in Clinton county remains under complete quarantine with a five mile radius zone. Senator Kenyon was notified of the changes after his interview with the agriculture department. Livestock may be shipped to markets and stock cars may come in from outside now.
Rome dispatches report Turkey has met Italy’s demands over the Hoideida incident. Turkey ordered British Vice Consul Richardson released from the Walian consulate in Hodeida and pledged to punish soldiers who breached the consulate. The inquiry into the invasion remains open until completed and a satisfactory adjustment is expected.
The Short Ballot Bulletin notes widespread shift to the commissioner manager plan. Springfield Mass and Los Angeles consider modified forms, Durham and Oklahoma City show interest, Wheel ing and Fort Worth debate charters, with a May 1915 vote anticipated in Wheeling and a July 1917 effective date.
A fragmented report shows Akron Ohio and other cities weighing commission plans and city manager systems. Dayton Springfield Ohio models cited. Wilmington California charter group, Mt. Pleasant Michigan vote on similar plan February 16. Jackson Michigan managers offered at higher salaries. trend toward professional city management noted. Disease remedies advertised with Bromquinine signature.
Ruth Cameron explains the Baseball Miracle where the Boston Braves, once last in the league, surged to pennant glory and a World Series title. The piece highlights the manager’s role and the surprising transformation of a seemingly unlikely team into world beaters in under three months.
The Boston Braves returned home to a crowd over 5 000, a rally that sparked a turnaround from a disastrous road trip. Observers credit faith, encouragement, and public support for transforming the club from a losing force to a winning one, emphasizing belief within and from fans. Shanghai plans a shipbuilding plant.
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