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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1914
Page
2
Dr Rollins argues Sunday should be a rest day balancing religious value with social and economic needs. He warns against commercializing Sunday and urges rest for all workers, proposing a Saturday half holiday to keep Sabbath holy and protect neighbor rights.
At Council Bluffs the Iowa Democratic state convention urged unity for the ticket while noting underlying rivalries. Speakers pressed loyalty to Connolly and Meredith, dodged hard tax and liquor debates, and wary of Cummins opposition. Delegates prepared for a vigorous fall campaign.
Wastington reports mediators chosen by A B C powers to aid a peaceful transition of administration in Mexico. Spokesmen for nations have long viewed the United States as a looming force over weaker neighbors. Observers note possible important results from the U S Huerta mediation talks.
State labor bureau reports Iowa's labor issues are milder than many states with some exceptions. The piece notes reforms, wage and crime concerns, and mentions Burlington Hawk and Reed Moore developments, the Mack Inlayi railway and a holding company influence on passenger station progress.
An essay extols discussion over dispute, arguing discussion reveals others' views and reduces prejudice. It warns dispute sharpens ego and widens divides, citing religion debates as a persistent example. The piece urges one minded, patient listening to learn and persuade by exchanging ideas.
The Marshalltown Times-Republican laments the Iowa Democratic convention as overly ornate and unconvincing. It claims the platform fails to address key state issues, suppresses liquor and woman suffrage topics, and limits practical appeal while praising Wilson and Maurice Connolly.
A colorful account describes how high winds, waves, and fog threaten steamers and liners. It notes ships survive by structural strength and skill, with fear of airless decks and dislodged ventilators, while asserting man can improve safety with early spring methods and fog control.
The piece analyzes campaign planks with pledges on road issues and farm life, noting the Iowa platform rejects statewide liquor questions while endorsing initiative and referendum. It contrasts Democratic themes with Purist-era rhetoric and cites Des Moines Register and Leader and Mazon City Times on state wide concerns and free trade policy ties.
A historical overview traces the first locomotive by George Stephenson at Killingworth to the later U S advances. It notes the Stourbridge Lion and Horatio Allen, then powers to present day giants: 65 000 locomotives, 260 000 miles of track, and 1 800 000 000 tons of freight annually. It highlights U S dominance as a locomotive manufacturer and global reach of exports. It closes with a giant 120 foot oil burner locomotive weighing 850 000 pounds and costing 43 480 dollars, illustrating ongoing growth and the Atlas-like burden carriers of trade.
Los Angeles August reports Rose Hartwick Thorpe, author of Curfew Shall Not Ring Tonight, says she never received a penny from the poem or its sale yet gained fame and English honors. She recalls writing the piece in 1887 at Litchfield Michigan and notes Queen Victoria’s recognition amid widespread copied interest.
A New York World assessment says the Tosa of 500000 in payer profits was wrecked by curb brokers abandoning the Rock Island reorganization plan, marking a rare and severe financial disaster for Wall Street.
Washington reports larger imports of fresh beef and other meats since the Underwood tariff free list took effect. June brought 48,648,032 pounds of meat products, with 47,808,945 pounds being fresh beef mainly from Australia and Argentina.
An exchange in the Washington Star jokes about a wife who never loses at bridge and a husband who concedes with a quip about the game always going her way. A parishioner laments the minister's departure in a brief, anecdotal notice.
Dr Gerrit J Bennett physician and surgeon in diseases of women and children lists office addresses and phone numbers with hours. Dr E A Schrader dentist lists specialty pyorrhoea and prophylaxis with office locations and weekly visiting days in Waterloo Independence city areas.
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