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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1914
Page
2
The president urged reforms with measured tone, avoiding melodrama. Acknowledging business fears, the piece argues for federal initiative and state uniformity to protect workers, balance regulation, and connect job seekers with positions through employment bureaus.
The state game warden announces no enforcement of the federal migratory bird hunting ban in Iowa next spring. Licenses allow duck shooting until April 16, and officials will not reverse this, pleasing some shooters but upsetting wildlife advocates and sportsmen coastal impacts.
A state warden defends that hunting licenses grant temporary permission to shoot ducks until April 15, sparking debate among hunters. The Thirty-fifth general assembly authorized a half mill for agricultural extension, but only 48,000 dollars is earmarked for that work, with broader college funding and reversion to general revenues.
The Iowa corn crop exceeds the value of Canada's wheat and Argentina's output. Iowa's annual corn and orchard products top many western states, with apples and berries valued highly and swine production outweighing most regional crops. Nationally, coal output per worker is listed as 600 tons in the US and lower in several countries.
The nation mourns the passing of Shelby M Cullom in Washington at 84. A longtime Illinois ally, he served in government for decades, often unflashy but consistently pursuing what he deemed best for the country. His legacy includes public service across party lines and enduring good deeds.
Dr Frank Crane argues women are conservative and suited to banking the world overseeing libraries hospitals and colleges. He claims women support established order are more religious due to institutionalism and are stronger partisan in politics than men, while men are the more spiritual.
The Yellowstone National Park is a public park in Wyoming, 3,500 square miles, open to all. It features geysers, canyons, a 300 foot waterfall, forests, and wildlife including bears and buffalo, with unpaved access and no fences.
The Minneapolis Journal outlines simple boundary lines for Mexico and comments on political shifts in Iowa. Governor Clarke defends the capitol extension tax with three speeches in northwest Iowa, noting growing taxpayer interest and predicting further clarification will be needed.
A collage of Iowa notes shows farmers weighing a dairy pivot, Connolly eyed for Senate, and GOP hopes in the Third District. Web chatter mentions New York cold deaths sparing Iowa winters, while Glidden Graphic discusses enforcement of a Cigaret Law for school youths and suspensions.
A mixed set of humorous vignettes and brief anecdotes from newspapersIncluding a housewife’s irritation over borrowing a maid and guests at dinner and a punchy exchange about faith and debt collectors. Also a Newport clergy man’s hair collection tale ends with a college student requesting a lock of hair for hair flowers.
A home cough remedy claims instant relief for ordinary coughs within 24 hours using a sugar syrup and Pinex pine extract. It advertises as an affordable, effective tonic for throat membranes and promises a money back guarantee if not satisfied. The plan targets households in the United States and Canada and notes availability through The Pinex Co in Wayne, Indiana.
Excerpts discuss Thomas Edison on deafness aiding concentration and sleep, a quip about wit, and observations on women’s influence and roles. References range from theater to society, noting lasting female impact despite limited freedoms, with lines from Harper's Magazine and scattered cultural reflections.
Ruth Cameron argues women influence society beyond paychecks citing newspapers hotels clubs and home guest rooms as arenas where design favors men. She notes advertisers readers and builders aim to appeal to women yet assume male convenience as standard.
Des Moines reports E T Meredith will decline to seek the Democratic gubernatorial nomination. Friends say he will not run if the capitol extension becomes the central campaign issue and the party does not commit to broader policies. A formal announcement is expected after his return to the city.
Des Moines Iowa January 29. The state pharmacy commission settled the list of drugs grocers may sell after a hearing with the State Fine Association and State Pharmaceutical Association represented. Castor oil olive oil household ammonia alum carbonate of ammonia borax borax butter color glycerine cough drops peroxide not for medicinal use plain vaseline saltpeter sassafras castor oil extracts of peppermint copperas in original package moth balls are allowed. The retail grocers of the state.
J H Schaffer of Davenport P H Duat man of Burlington J A Cunningham of Dubuque Ed Canny of Burlington attended the hearing with H B Sheppard of Des Moines and W F Cram of Burlington. Geo Miller president of the Marion Pharmaceutical association Al Falkenhainer Algona and H S Keables Fort Dodge also appeared. Attorney General George Cosson spoke on the law as its application Senator La Monte Cowles acted as grocers’ legal representative and the meeting was led by Commissioner David Bi Haddan of Alta.
New York reports Miss Marion Gaynor the 16 year old daughter of the late Mayor William J Gaynor will marry Ralph Haywood Isham son of a Santa Barbara railroad man. The wedding is set for 3 p.m. at Trinity Church with Rev W T Manning presiding and only family present.
Cleveland and Hanover readers report relief from female troubles using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Letters claim avoided surgeries, regained regular cycles, and improved daily work capacity with testimony from Mrs. C. H. Grirrira and Mrs. Apa Wixt.
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