Bold German Exploit and War News Reflections
The piece discusses the Yarrowdale incident and the German prize crew praise, noting sixteen sailors and 469 prisoners aboard. It questions cautious actions of historical figures, laments wartime outcomes, and comments on whisky, cigarettes, and social vice amid the nation’s mood and congressional haste.
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New York Times
Swinemunde
Yarrowdale
Germany
Altlon
Huttie
Ewiauheut
Mt. ‘Tle
Badewit
Supreme Court powers debate voiced by Senator Owen
A Minnesota Journal editorial argues the Supreme Court must guard constitutional limits, warning Congress could overstep if the court lacked final say. It cites Chief Justice Marshall and contrasts with British parliamentary sovereignty to defend checks and balances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Minnerpolis
The
Republic
Owen
Oklahoma
Congress
Gwen
Burt
Marshall
A Night With Forbes Robinson Inspires Deep Praise
A reader praises Forbes Robinson in a review of Letters to His Friends, noting its intimate letters and biographical sketches of Parkes Robinson. The piece extols the spiritual influence and the idea that living a great life matters more than fame, highlighting Robinson's friendship ethic and the apostolic succession of spiritual influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes Robinson
J Eve L
Parkes Robinson
Cambridge
Jetter
Westscott
Westcott
God
Westcolt
Wesley
Peter Bohler
Luther
Staupitz
Dominicus
Vrancis
Augustine
Ambrose
Timothy
Paul
Newman
Robinson
Wescott
Carlyle
Boswell
Jess
Waterloo Evening Courier and Reporter front page 1917
Waterloo Evening Courier and Reporter edition dated January 27 1917 shows publication details. It lists ownership H Mariman Co John C Hartman as editor and president and outlines circulation claims advertising rates and internal rules for admissible copy. The page notes the paper is a daily except Sunday and is a Second Class matter at the Waterloo post office. It mentions 2081 35 West Park Avenue address and phone number 3330. It includes statements about double circulation and general advertising policies.
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Courier
DILY
Associated Press
Audit Bureau of Circulations
H.mariman CO
West Park Ave
John C Hartman
AW. Peterson
Sec
Treas
Ger
Mer
Seth
Quigide City
Waterloo
Lowe
Lexus
Ge “Dougherty
Waterloo Evening Courier
Pork and the Public Post Office in Hazard and Weho
The piece critiques pork barrel spending on oversized post offices in Hazard Kentucky and Wehoo Nebraska, arguing such costs waste taxpayer money and should instead fund national roads. It contrasts federal largess with Oklahoma frontier lawlessness and notes oil-driven growth reshaping social order and justice standards in new states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Hazard
Wehoo
Sam
America
Batee
Oklahoma
Aim Jennings
James Boys
West
California
Alaska
Oblatoma
Uzain
American concepts on peace plan fuel Berlin commentary
The National Zeitung of Berlin criticizes the president's peace outline as fragile and potentially American style. It warns that other concepts exist in Europe and argues there are multiple fundamentals of government beyond the American model, though justice remains a universal principle.
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National Zeitung
Berlin
Eurege
Milson
America
Iowa Editors Urge One Year Peace in Legislature
Digest of editorials and items from multiple Iowa papers notes Dubuque urging one year without interruption to allow constitutional prohibitory amendment vote, Des Moines preferring current law and saving election costs, plus notes on a Sioux City skat tournament, personal liberty defense, and light humor about winter and poetry.
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Dubuque
Iowa
Iegislalture
Ves
Sioux City Journal
Davenport
Sioux City Tribune
Tanhoy
United States
Just in Jest Be of Good Cheer and May Folly
A fragmented line of playful aphorisms touches on humor time and fate. The text mentions May and a mock battle image with a horse shoe nail test, weaving in historical fable tones about Rome and luck while hinting at broader reflections on perseverance.
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Serse
Rome
Views on the anti cigarette law in Waterloo
A reader letter criticizes the Waterloo anti tobacco statute as targeting form rather than use and urges laws against underage tobacco use. The writer argues for broad restrictions to protect youth and cites Iowa as an example of ineffective enforcement. The page also notes cabbage price spikes and a speculative stockpile in the Christian Science Monitor column.
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Waterloo
Iowa
Christian Science Monitor
United States
Municipal government and paving plans in Iowa towns
The Courier and Reporter argues that city governance, more than national policy, shapes communities. It cites hiring practices, college and city program ties, and urges municipal boards to favor qualified leaders and civil engineering background. It notes New York College city programs aiding urban admin and lists Iowa paving efforts including Independence and Waterloo bids, Manilla bonds for an electric plant, and Muscatine a special election on living costs.
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Iowa
Greater Town Association
Davenport
Ust
Greater Iowa Association
Courier and Reporter
Beter
Asf Voarrort
College of the City
New York
Ihe
Smilier
Towa
Hawkeye
Independence
Waterloo
Statlers
Manilla
Foez
Crawford
Muscatine
Faces that Look Real Not Real Beauty on City Streets
Molly the Stenographer describes a cabaret star as artificial and painted, then contrasts with a forthright forty five to fifty year old woman on a street who, with gray hair and kind strong features, embodies saving humor and resilience. The observer longs for authenticity over prettiness.
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Molly
Merexin
Rotary Club Delegates Attend Iowa District Dinner Program
Eastern and southern Iowa Rotarians gathered at Russell-Lamson Hotel for a Waterloo hosted dinner and entertainment. Rev BE Leslie Pidgeon of Winnipeg and Chicago entertainer George M Ritchie headlined while wives attended. District conference activities follow with speeches on Rotary functions, juvenile crime and club publications, ending with a banquet led by Frank Buckwalter.
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Iowa
Russell-Lamson Hotel
Waterloo
Cedar Rapids
Leslie Pidgeon
Winnipeg
Canada
International Society of Rotary Clubs
George M. Ritchie
Chicago
Illinois Central
Sioux City
Amos ©. Ayres
Sioux Falls
N. D
F. Gates
Carleton Woodward
Council Bluffs
Rotary
T. 1
Hamilton
Martin Hotel
Oper
Frank Buckwalter
Assembly
P.M. Hunter
Lincoln
BE. M. Witte
Davenport
A. Jonson
Grmaha
Neb
Prohibition Power Warned Against Excess
A Cedar Rapids Republican urges caution as prohibition enforcement tightens. The writer warns that overbearing rules can provoke rebellion, violence, and unsafe reactions, and stresses the need for common sense to prevent turning morality into harsh coercion. The piece calls for restraint by those championing prohibition to avoid worsening social friction.
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Cedar” Rapids
Public figures weigh in on war talks and depot desires
An aggregation of editorial stances from multiple papers critiques President Wilson's Senate address, notes diverse reactions, and contrasts Waterloo’s demand for a new depot with Hampton’s longstanding wish. The piece questions public preparedness and belief as England faced 1914 tensions.
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Nature
Des Moines Register
Wilson
Senate
Roosevelt
New York Tribune
New York Herald
New York Times
Hearst
New York World
Louisville Courier-Journal
Springfeld Republican
New York Evening Post
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Providence Journal
New York Sun
Itching Eczema in a Baby Recounted
A mother describes turning to Cuticura products to treat a likely eczema outbreak on her three month old daughter. After using Cuticura Soap and two boxes of Ointment the baby recovered. The notice promotes free samples by mail from Cuticura Dept A Boston.
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Moses Zimmerman
Cuticurs
Dept. A
Boston
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Sigar
Harry Lelroy Haywood
Alm
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Des Moines
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Americ
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Muscatine Journal
International Preas
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Marshalltown Times-Republican
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Hourymoon
John T. McCuteheon
McCutehean
San Francisco
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the Rotary Club
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C. F. English
Mahz
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