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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1915
Page
13
An old king plots to crown his nephew but is foiled by honesty. A poor baker, who unknowingly gains favor, helps expose the poison plot and saves the king. A witch reveals the true heir, turning the baker into a prince and ending the king’s worries with a happy life. Tomorrow's story Pauls Sweet heart.
The piece argues the 5 percent rate rise for eastern lines strengthens western demands for higher rates. It explains railroads' finances, showing 1913 income of 3.119 billion with labor costs 1.374 billion, maintenance 929 million, taxes 125 million, and a 183.7 million surplus. It warns depreciation shortfalls, implies looming financial danger without rate increases, and links railroad health to national employment and farmer prosperity.
Iowa women through University and clubs push for a new state child welfare research station. Dr Margaret Clark seeks endorsements from medical, scientific, and church bodies to back a 50 dollar annual appropriation for a central bureau, bulle tins, surveys and training of students. Plan calls for broad federation of women’s groups across Iowa to support the effort and improve child welfare through research and education.
The W C T U and the Waterloo Woman’s Club call for a state child welfare research station at the State University of Iowa. They argue the project would scientifically study causes of child welfare and position Iowa as a national center for knowledge on children. Meanwhile the UK death rate has declined from four to under three percent since 1901.
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