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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1914
Page
2
Editorial urges federal nationwide inquiry into labor strife in Michigan and Colorado and WVU misconduct in West Virginia. It argues constitutional rights were breached under martial rule and calls for verified facts from official sources to guide justice amid mining and coal disputes.
A London report credits radium treatment at Middlesex Hospital with remarkable early success for inoperable cancer cases. From 1912 to 1913, 68 admissions yielded 36 deaths, two patients discharged as cured, and cautions that recurrence may occur from incomplete treatment. Medical experts urge caution despite encouraging signs.
California's experiment providing free textbooks to schoolchildren shows strong savings. State printing office figures put first year cost at 316000, versus an estimated 600000 at catalogue prices. The Sacramento Union notes the program proves public ownership can work with good management.
The author questions why institutions demand names and birthplaces, arguing that names and birthplaces are irrelevant. He cites personal anecdotes of misnaming and suggests people should exchange names only when needed, referencing Paul Arene and a biblical image to mock the era’s curiosity.
A humorous survey of how men use neckties to express taste and status versus other adornments. It notes ties as defining piety or politics, neatness, recklessness, economy, art, and aversion to baths, ending with fashion’s busy Broadway displays.
The piece notes a move to designate Sunday February 1 as go to church day as voters prepare for the Democratic nomination race. It mentions two Sundays in January remain to form the habit.
Newspaper editorials discuss tariff effects and credit post offices while focusing on a Iowa medical school issue. The Des Moines Capital notes a pledge demanded by the state board of education requiring faculty at Iowa City to certify no violations of fee splitting laws, urging strict enforcement.
Keosauqua and Van Buren County gain prominence as John W. Rowley signals acceptance of the Iowa governorship, elevating local status and drawing praise from contemporaries. The Nation notes his historic rise amid celebratory tone.
A Des Moines capital inquiry urges enforcement of Iowa law requiring foreign corporations selling tract land in distant states to obtain licenses and file annual reports with the state. The question asks whether such statute exists and should be enforced.
Officials said a statute exists but no license is ever sought or complied with ten years after the Thirtieth general assembly. They warned fakirs profit from land deals, urged enforcing the blue sky law, and supported annual sworn reports from out of state land companies to protect honest land sellers.
A brief humorous exchange features Young Hardupp noting his grandfather as an early settler and a wry judge quip about inheritance. Belle and Nell discuss family descent, hinting at a comedown. At the Zoo a continuation asks why the monkey wears his?
An advertisement claims Mi-o-na quickly relieves indigestion and stomach distress. It touts tablets as pleasant, harmless, and a tonic for overall health, urging readers to buy today from Wangler-Brog Co. and promising money back if not satisfied.
The clipped lines show a playful exchange with locals recalling New Year resolutions and humorous banter. Dialogue references include a two woman with fur, a Browout jab, and a bill from surgery. The page captures social humor and small talk in a vernacular tone.
Ruth Cameron recalls reader views on unhappy days for wives of modest means and the lure of career and clubs. A reader suggests showing appreciation through third party praise to reinforce the gift giver’s kindness. The author shares a personal tale of buying a Kodak for a nephew and a sister's praise that changed the perception of the gift.
A reader photo and verse present an optimistic acrostic about hope and brighter views, countered by a pessimistic stanza about crops, weather, and illness. Ruth Cameron signs the piece, followed by an ad for skates and stoves at 402 West Ltd.
Washington January 15 The Wilson administration prepares to send to the senate nominations for Iowa officers including Claude R Porter for attorney southern district N F Reed for marshal southern district and R Moore for marshal northern district It follows a year long factional fight within Iowa Democrats led by Judge Wade favoring Clark and opposing Sullivan and the original Wilson supporters The Justice Department had previously backed Hamilton and the White House awaits final action
The White House signals favor for party chief picks with Judge Wade's sway shaping appointments. Attorney general yields to Porter amid Hamilton hopes usurped. Reed named state chairman after a bitter fight with Hogan backers. Iowa senators expected to confirm Wade slate and Reed, with Kenyon not opposing Reed’s confirmation.
Montpelier Vermont resident Mary Gauthier states she suffered irregularity fatigue chills stomach pain and headaches but after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she is regular and pain free. She offers her name for verification and endorsement. The ad cites decades of popularity and invites letters for confidential advice from the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Massachusetts.
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