Thaw Case and the Question of Sadism in History
The piece reviews Harry Thaw and the concept of Sadism, tracing origins to Donatien de Sade and detailing how Thaw's life and trial illustrate progressive stages of sexual perversion, including paranoia and hallucinations. It notes the impact of wealth on legal outcomes and criticizes the judicial handling of the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Thaw
Austin Filot
New York Medical Journal
Flint
Uoless
Thaw
Paris
Donatien Alphonsa Francois
Italy
Bastille
Clareston Lacane
Garaier
Jack the
Yipper
Whitechapel
Dr. Flint
New York
Road questions divide Iowa lawmakers in 1917
The Waterloo Courier notes Iowa officials debate road policy and primary law as Gov. Clarke and Gov. Harding push diverging road and election approaches. Editorials warn taxpayers of factional fights at the state capitol, urging prudence and steady leadership amid impending sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topaar
Clarke
Iowa
Special Road Commission
Soalice
Towa
House of Representatives
State Capitol
Thirty-seventh Setariel Assembly
Gov. Clarke
Harding
Wwoj
Avice
Gay. Harding
Courier
Nepey Tower
Air Harding
Ahy
Buffalo Bill Honored In Tributes Across Newspapers
Minneapolis Journal, Des Moines Capital, Sioux City Journal and Davenport Times note Col. William F Cody’s impact as a frontier hero and showman. They recall his birth in Davenport in 1846, his courage and generosity, and how his death marks the end of an era in American Western lore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo Bill
Minneapolis
Col
William Frederick Cody
Buffalo
Mul
Hyde
Ile
Yellow Hand
Col Cody
Amuch
Scott County
Iowa
Terole Praparions
Stu Hying
Bunt
W. F. Cody
London
Bufflo
le Wes
America
England
Europe
Tios Prairies
Almerica
Sioux City Journal
William FL Cody
Daniel Boone
Iatman
Jenny Lind
Edwin Booth
Joseph Jefferson
Beneralion
Phineas T. Barnum
John Lawrence
Sullivan
Des Moines
Great West
William BP. Cody
Davenport
West
Toe
Sioux City Tribune
Ana
Charles Frohman
Lusitania
Quaker City Wakes Up The Lawson Book Rumor
A fragmented World and New York Herald text suggests public concern over Tom Lawson’s next book and a broader sense of moral alarm in American society as January’s wear lingers and rumors spread. The report cites Philadelphia and New York sources in a tabloid tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quaker City
New York World
Philadelphia
Atmosphere in the Home Promotes Peace or Irritability
Ruth Cameron argues the home atmosphere hinges on mutual patience and restraint. She warns against grievance hunting and constant scolding, urging readers to show empathy and reduce irritability to create a peaceful refuge for all household members.
Iowa Editors Debate Municipal Ownership of Markets
A compendium of editorials from Charles City, Davenport, Sioux City, Marshalltown, and Ottumwa debating government ownership of markets, Wood yards failure in Portland, farm sale checks, and public policy trends. Highlights include a warning that “everybody’s business is nobody’s,” and comments on state leadership and railroad commission expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles City Press
Portland
Ore
Wilson
Rotary Club Dinner and District Rotary Meeting News
The Rotary Club meets at 6 45 p m Monday with a dinner at Hotel Russell Lamson and a program led by Scott B Prowell. John F Parker of Rockford Rotary and Eclipse Gas Store sales manager will attend as a guest, with three Waterloo Rotarians wintering in Florida. A F Gates will speak on The Aim and Scope of Rotary in Marshalltown Monday. Waterloo district attendance ranked fourth in Sept and Oct with 63 5 and 68 percent. 17 clubs exist and Sioux City delegation plans via Waterloo January 27 with Cedar Rapids club. Rev E Leslie Pidgeon eyed for the event. district conference sleeper to Sioux City departs Saturday midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell-Lamson
Scott B. Prowell
John F. Parker
Rockford
Eclipse Gas Store Company
A. F. Gates
Rotary Club
Marshalltown
Rotary
Iowa
Sioux City
Waterloo
Cedar Rapids
E. Leslie Pidgeon
Winnipeg
Rasputin death lynching judged by Russia and America
The piece contrasts Rasputin's death with American lynching reports. It mocks sensational Petrograd coverage and laments the silence on punishing mob participants while noting Russia’s elite involvement and politics behind lynching myths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville Courier-Journal
Gregory Rasputin
Petrograd
United States
Rasputin
Russia
Robert Louis Stevenson
London
Prince Yussoport
America
Just In Jest and Filed Notions of Wealth
A mixed set of quips and aphorisms on wealth luck and luckless fortune. References include balance between born rich status and effort, with a Baltimore American tone poking at quick riches and moral tales. The piece mentions motorist lights, Sunday school devotion, and lighthearted social satire.
The Sandman Story Tonight Part II Adventure
A prince escapes an old witch and her cat by using silver horseshoes then climbs a glassy tower to rescue the princess. After capturing the mount and reaching the tower, he secures the princess, returns to a cheering crowd and king, and anticipates a wedding feast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fin
Witch
Ste Clare
Endless War and Lasting Peace Reflections
A column argues that enduring peace requires guarantees of permanence and cautions that the next war is deemed inevitable. It notes leaders speak of lasting peace and preparation for future conflict, urging cautious action to avoid unnecessary bloodshed while recognizing the era’s chaos and moral stakes.
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Harry LeRoy Maywood
Waterloo Evening Courier
Evening Courier
DAILY
Mil Memtien
Rae
W._R. HARTMAN
Wase Park Ave
John C. Hartman
AW. Peterson
Lee-Trass
Gen Mer
Ronll
Postoffice
Washington
Ansey
E'S
Dougherty
Iowa General Assembly
Big
Sen SS
Gov. Harding
Pancho Villa
Mexica
Sheppard
A& Scientist
Lakes
Germany
Maximyn
Algace-Lorraine
Posen
Austria
Constantinople
Lloye
George Satc
Courier-Journal
Villas
Atkinta Constitution
Villa
Ruth Cameron
Democrat
the Tribune
Ione Democratic
New Hampshire
Winthrop M. Daniels
New Jersey
Interstate Commerce Commission
Marshalltown Times-Republican
Thett Publican
Sam
Ottumwa
Sean Am
the Rotary Club
Florida
F. E. Cutler
Franklin C. Platt
D. W. Bovée
Baltimore American
Alaska
Rees
United States Senate
Sandman
Mrs. F. A. Walker
Puck
Hostetter
E. I. Dunkelberg
Black Hawk Bank
Res
C. W. Bruner
Black Hawk Building
W. E. Patterson
Commercial Bane
Frank T. Hartman
HE I
Offee
Galloway Bros. & Co
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