Thinking Through Convictions and Tolerance in Public Life
A reflective piece argues that earnest people on both sides of debates such as religion politics and science can be equally convinced yet fail to see another view. It urges charity and broad tolerance, warns against narrow self interest, and highlights the value of balancing gender perspectives to achieve wiser public decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trave
Lerma
Fort Wayne
O Fort Wi
Mehta
C. Hutzell
Main St
Ind
Kaisers High Card Opera Zeppelin Threat
The article argues Zeppelins are Germany's decisive weapon in the war with aerial fleets capable of devastating London and forcing a strategic rethink. It notes speed, range, armored car defenses, and the threat to ships, cities, and navy, stressing the Luftwaffe’s impact and the need for countermeasures like fast auto-mounted guns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Germany
Hitle
Zeppelin
Aero Sun
Jastuvo
Upan Ile
London
Aigland
A Sign of Light in Industrial Relations Debates
The federal commission of industrial relations hears candid views from capitalists. Daniel Guggenheim argues state aid should target the poor and provide work rather than charity. B J Berwind declines to state causes, claiming insufficient competence as a capitalist. The remarks shed light on a previously obstinate stalemate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Commission of Industrial Relations
Daniel Guggenheim
Ming
B. J. Berwind
West Virginia
Pronoun Proposal Sparks Debate Across Editorials
A letter-writer praises a Courier and Reporter editorial urging a new pronoun and prefers the candidate “ser” over “ier” or “hiser” as a dignified option. He favors adopting “set” in ten years, calling for scholarly support to endure criticism from skeptical editors for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courier
Ella Flagg Young
Chicago
Reformed Spelling Board
More or Less Exception In Insurance and Legislature
The piece critiques insurers under the Workmen’s Compensation law for initial rates judged too high, hints at a constitutional amendment for longer legislative terms, and notes Des Moines talk of railroads building a union depot. It references Waterloo and a controversial Waterloo Chautauqua, framing politics, media, and law as a yearly trial for public life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Waterloo
Gol Only Knows Stone City Journal teaser
The Stone City Journal hints President Wilson will not face questions about actions with the Mexican million. No explicit plan is given, leaving readers to gauge the administration’s stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gol
Stone City Journal
Wilson
The New Dances Pance War Warps Social Life
A satirical piece on 1915 dances decrying fast changing social fads in dancing. It likens dance culture to wartime arms race, noting rising costs of lessons, shifting fads such as fox trot and goose step, and social disdain for outdated steps.
Here Is the Bill to Permit Cities to Have City Manager
Senate File No by Foskett proposes creating a city manager office in Iowa cities and towns. It details appointment by council vote, five duties, including street and water work, clerk duties, and powers conferred by ordinance. Immediate effectiveness upon publication in Des Moines papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Foskett
Ely
General Assembly
State of
Iowa
Register
Juender
Des Moines
Literacy Test Debate Draws Nationwide Attention
Davenport Times frames the literacy test issue as a fundamental justice question beyond party politics. President Wilson faces a pivotal choice on opportunity and immigration, while insurgents in the Modern Brotherhood movement resign amid internal allegations and a $60,000 securities substitution claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport Times
Europe
Wilson
To the Heart of the Matter
A reflective essay on grown children and the pull of present pleasures. The piece contrasts youthful instincts with adult restraint, noting the persistence of childish passions in both men and women and urging gentler judgment and guidance.
New Pronoun Idea For the Mother Tongue
A reader critiques an editorials call for a new pronoun and recalls Mrs. Young of Chicago schools who proposed a gender neutral form. The writer notes past failures, argues a short, pronounceable word could work if popularized in song, and suggests using a trio of homonyms to replace the pair him her with a single term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Young
Tam
Ger
Legislation Needs Reform and a Strong Commission
A Council Bluffs Nonpareil opinion urges the present assembly to use several months to address state business. It argues many tasks will remain unfinished and calls for an influential three to five member commission to draft bills and handle technical work, improving legislative procedure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Bluffs
Sion
M B A Troubles Near End The Insurgent Movement Collapses
V Y F Yapp secretary of the rural lodge of the Modern Brotherhood of America has learned advices suggesting the insurgent movement now under state court review is near collapse. Homer Pitner Cedar Rapids bank cashier and former insurgent treasurer reportedly traveled to head offices for guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason City
Pitner
Cedar Rapids
James H. Hughes
Iowa
Modern Brotherhood of America
Cape
VY. F. Yapp
Homer Pitner
Rheumatism Patient Praises Merito Powders
Madison Wisconsin January 1 1913 M D Reynolds testifies he suffered rheumatism since 1824 from snow plow work on the railroad Crutches were needed for years after using three boxes of Merito Rheumatism Powders he discarded the crutches and nears full recovery He endorses the remedy and cites Red Cross Drug Co and Henderson Drug Co Waterloo as exclusive agents in an advertisement style notice
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
M. D. Reynolds
M. DB. Reynolds
Red Cross Drug Co
Henderson Drug Co. Waterloo
Insurgent Split Fades After Denver Convention Fallout
The dispute over rate hikes sparked resignations from the committee known for examining the head office books. Homer Pitner and others questioned the charges, while Waterloo members express relief that the controversy has seemingly faded. The scene follows the Denver national convention and the ensuing tensions within the organization.
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Homer Pitner
Pitner
Denver
Waterloo
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Ethornal
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