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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1914
Page
2
A humorous essay tracing oil from ancient origins to modern uses. It notes drilling 7,000 feet deep in a fictional locale, describes oil’s roles in industry and machinery, and parodies grand claims about oil’s influence on politics, society, and daily life.
A distorted report discusses Democrat positions on prohibition and woman suffrage, noting factions within the party and opposition from liquor interests. The piece reflects early 20th century political tensions over reform agendas and electoral policy.
A pained editorial argues against blanket police sweeps targeting unemployed Black residents and calls for fair treatment. It urges responsibility by all races, asserts some Black newcomers deserve welcome, and cautions against drastic mass removals. It frames racial justice as a national duty.
The article argues for systemic cooperation between shippers and railways to move crops efficiently. It notes that tables are reversed with shippers often needing to request accommodation, urging mutual aid to support the crop season and overall economic needs.
The piece discusses how great minds such as Benjamin Franklin and Charles Darwin showed early interests that guided lifelong achievements. It cites Bruce and suggests innate mental propensities appear early, guiding skill development more than external instruction or environments.
A meditation on power, arguing that force and loudness mask weakness. True strength lies in restraint, modesty, and silent influence, with God and the sun as ultimate, quiet sources of power.
A report from Galeburg notes conservatives enforce prohibition era Sunday closure. City plans to keep stores closed from Saturday night to Monday morning with limited exceptions, while hotels and eateries remain open for meals. The piece condemns the ordinance as a harsh curb on daily life and predicts potential repeal after a single enforced Sunday.
Ruth Cameron discusses biographies in the public library, arguing they refresh the spirit and show how flawed people achieved worthwhile lives. She notes biographies blend love stories with adventure and suggest readers gain insight for any profession or life path.
The article discusses methods to reduce deep wrinkles using hand massage and toning, claiming improvement through tonic blends and a powdered mix. It notes risks of sagging and retrenchment of muscles and promises quick effects with inexpensive ingredients.
Dr John Freeman reports in Lancet that active immunization with a Timothy grass pollen vaccine cured or greatly reduced hay fever in about 84 patients. Results show 30.1 percent complete cures, 34.6 percent greatly diminished symptoms, and 23.9 percent minor relief, with immunity varying by year and patient history.
The piece lists six highly regarded biographies in English from Roswell Johnson to Morley and praises works on Alice Freeman Palmer and Stevenson. It notes Elbert Wubbard’s stories as entertaining but strongly flavored by the author’s personality, and encourages developing a reading habit in biography.
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