Carranza Defeat and Peace Plans in Mexico
A report notes Carranza’s defeat at the hands of Zapata’s forces before Mexico City and argues for U.S. intervention after stabilizing government. The Courier urges ending all war propaganda and allowing the current conflict to run to its natural end. It also forecasts Fourth of July weather in Oregon and comments on public figures and safety considerations for Independence celebrations.
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Carranza
Mexico
United States
Italy
Almont
Game Society
Courier
Weather Bureau
Oregon
A Good Investment in Waterloo Chautauqua Shares
The Courier and Reporter touts shares in the Waterloo Chautauqua association as profitable financially and spiritually. It argues Cedar River park with its auditorium is a public asset, and purchasing shares will benefit owners and the wider community alike. Buy shares today, as many as you can afford.
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Courier and
Waterloo
Chitauiua
Chautauqua Association
Safety first and corn grow despite slow season
The piece surveys railroad safety campaigns led by the industry and adds new mottoes such as Safety first, last and always. It notes progress from safety propaganda, with fewer fatal accidents, and urges continued effort amid heat and slow growth. It shifts to Iowa corn, saying weather delays keep yields behind but warm spells will spur rapid growth, with Iowa soil reliably lifting crop prospects.
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Crus
New Haven
Interstate Commerce Commission
McCrea
Pennsylvania Road
Iowa
Remarkable Athletes From Waterloo Highlight Heroic Impairments
A Waterloo high school athlete, amputee below the knee, clears five feet in the high jump by hopping onto his good leg, drawing pride from the city. Jesse Barly, another standout, gains attention in football and basketball despite his left arm amputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hriss
Waterloo
Jesse Barly
Remembering the Heroes Who Paved Our Path Ahead
Pepper Talk urges readers to honor those who served and sacrificed long ago, and to emulate their selfless deeds. It stresses daily remembrance, kindness, and gratitude, reminding that current strength rests on the sacrifices of others and that one should strive to add worthy deeds to history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gine
Ani
Dandelions Feasts and Fights Over Lawn Troubles
A nostalgic column extols dandelions as beauty yet mocks their nuisance in lawns. It riffs on quirky removal methods from root pull to gasoline, salt water, and even turning lawns upside down, noting the plant’s persistence and odd wartime practicality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leeuw
Stellem
America
The Gift of Making Friends in Everyday Life
The article argues that easy friendship comes from spontaneous warmth and deliberate cordiality. It urges readers to show eagerness, smile warmly, and express genuine interest to attract others, noting that people respond when they feel welcomed and valued.
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Tim
American Flags of Cotton in Federal Service Boost
Iowa editorials praise cotton flags as cheaper, longer lasting, and suitable for army and navy use. Secretary McAdoo is credited with promoting the product, with widespread adoption expected across military and coast guard fleets.
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Mason City
Army
Navy
America
McAdoo
Treasury Department
Reston
Review of Reviews on Empire State Charity Plan
A piece discusses a charity effort by the empire state to aid widowed mothers and children, projecting monthly support around thirty dollars per family. It notes widespread need from the studion river to the St. Lawrence and mentions local reactions in Webster City Journal. The tone is hopeful about government or public benevolence providing relief and sustenance.
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Great
Empire State
Triffe
Studion
St. Lawrence
Polis
Webster City Journal
West Mins
Brean ¢An
New York to aid widows with child welfare grants
A legislative committee heard plans to replace state aid to orphans with monthly allowances to mothers. About 21,480 children in New York City institutions cost 2,527,058 yearly. If enacted, roughly 500,000 annually would be disbursed via local welfare boards to mothers, with residency and citizenship conditions.
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Edger
Legislative Committee
New York Cit
Sheep and goats and the Harding letter in Sioux City
The letter from W. L. Harding to a Sioux City editor is debated for its metaphor of sheep and goats in the Republican party. The writer argues Harding lacks party spirit and discipline, urging adherence to the Republican platform and warning against his gubernatorial ambitions.
Death of David Stevenson in Iowa Field Tragedy
David James Stevenson died from heart failure while working in a field near Grand Junction Iowa on June 24 1915 He collapsed after calling for help as he and a young man carried him to the house A Grand Junction physician could not save him Born in New York City December 21 1855 he moved with his family to Jesup at age six He was son of Daniel Martin and Catherine Maria Stevenson and a namesake nephew of the late David Stevenson
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Jesup
Inly
David James Stevenson
Grand Junction
Doyle McGregor
David
Beware of Mercury Containing Catarrh Ointments
An old health warning cautions against catarrh ointments containing mercury. Such improperly applied products can damage mucous surfaces and disturb bodily systems. The notice promotes Mart’s Catarrh Cure by Fd. Cheney & Co, Toledo, Ohio, claiming internal action and testimonials. Sold by druggists for 75 cents per bottle with a family remedy appeal.
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Phyalctana
Mall
Fd. Cheney & Co. Tale
C. Centalna
Matt
Toledo
Ohio
Food Cheney & Co
Druggiatt Pris
Local Man Dies After Illness in Jesup and Iowa
David Stevenson, early resident of Jesup and lifelong newspaperman, railroad worker and inventor of the automatic car coupler, died after a grip illness. He lived much of his life across the Midwest, spent years in California, and returned to farm in western Iowa. He is survived by two brothers and two sisters, with funeral services conducted by Rev. Knapp and Rev. Elwick, burial at Cedar Crest cemetery beside his parents.
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Ion
New York City
David
Jesup
Sioux City
California
West
Iowa
Des Moines
McGregor
Thomas
Martin Stevenson
Jennie Hathaway
Marion Robert
Police Kept Busy During Past Month
The police department set a new monthly record in June with 12 prisoners taken into custody. The Smokey Row crackdown boosted arrests, and violators were rounded up across the city, including 119 drunks and 33 additional offenders.
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Smokey Row
Prevent Acid Stomachs and Food Fermentation Now
A medical advertisement states most stomach issues stem from excess acid and fermentation. It recommends neutralizing acid and stopping fermentation by drinking water after meals and taking biaurated magnesia, sold as insulated Magnesia, to aid digestion. The text credits F Joder and urges consulting a druggist.
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J. K. Joder
F. J
Vagrants rounded up in June raids and traffic arrests
June raids netted 25 charged with disorderly conduct 21 with indecent behavior 12 accused of disturbing public quiet Four proprietors of disorderly houses were fined and 37 inmates paid fines or served time Speeding arrests totaled 21 with 18 accused of camera violations operating without safeguards or fights Resisting officers gambling and larcenies noted
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Nebraska
William J. Bryant
New York
Huerta
Southern Republic
Cook County
Daniel Webster
Pepper Talk
George Matthew Adams
Fats No Friende
Pitt
Frere
Fiersom
Be No Wartes City Intelligencer
Frank F. Woods
Inwa
Germany
Congress
Lnele Sam
Marshalltown Times-Republican
Marshalltown
Knights of the Garters
Burlington
EB. T. Meredith
Successful Farming
Chicago
Illinois
North Pole
Cedar Rapids
Robert Lansing
Bryan
Erba
Petrograd
Oyster Ray
Ida
NS Mae
Madrid
Spain
Nevada
Harding
Senntuor Alen
Campulen
Republican Party
Bir. Harding
Cosson
Hull
W. L. Harding
Michigan
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Tobias Trails
Spugatuck
Douglas
Fey & Co
Philadelphia
Foley
Goodyear Tires
Goodyear
Goodyears
Goodyear Service Stations
Cedar Falls
Clarksville
Dunkerton
Greene
Laporte City
Central Auto & Supply Co
Morris M. C. Co
A. C. Stewart Auto Tire Co
Waterloo Auto & Supply Co
Waterloo Overland Co
J. W. Bancroft O. R. Langdon
Clarksville Auto Supply Co
John A. Campbell
Greene Automobile Co
Hilmer & Shull Auto Co
Waterley Way
Chase. White & CO
Water Street
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