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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1914
Page
2
The piece argues the direct primary has created costly, overlong ballots and low engagement. It predicts likely moves toward convention nominations or reduced office counts, while noting gains in reform support and calls for simpler, workable methods. It cites Pennsylvania costs rising from 269,928 to 893,489 and debates about the primary’s future.
A fragmentary, scornful portrait of the hyena as a ventriloquized African menace. It compares the animal to a wolf and dog hybrid, praising its strength while lampooning its odor, laughter, and alleged menace. The piece notes hyenas in caves, packs at night, and a questionable market for tame specimens.
Ulster remains unusually quiet as tensions rise elsewhere, mirroring the calm of Vera Cruz amid uncertain weather and political currents.
A column presents two critiques of the primary system, one condemning flaws, the other proposing coordinated reform. It argues the ballot must evolve, favoring the short ballot to complement primaries, and notes the need for voters to know candidates beyond name recognition. It draws parallels to evolving institutions and warns against clinging to outdated methods.
The Courier and Reporter learned of an eleventh hour circular from Savage headquarters claiming Senator Cummins spoke twelve years ago in favor of church and state union. If true and influential, it could have shifted the state Democratic outlook ahead of autumn elections.
A critique of speed at sea highlights the need for cautious navigation and time to stop within visibility. The piece laments the cost of hurry, cites the Titanic as a warning, and calls for a safety code balancing speed with stopping distance while condemning reckless rush.
Ruth Cameron laments the pest of indifference across social life. She contrasts talkative bores and smug conformists with lively, judgmental people, and argues that rude behavior toward telephone operators reveals deeper human manners problems.
Ruth Cameron presents a collage of humor from The Evening Chat about advertising honesty and misperceived politeness, interwoven with anecdotes on telephone operators and everyday frictions. It surveys patience with service staff and the consumer psyche, ending with a quip from the Washington Star.
A fragment notes a playful exchange about dancing and unfamiliar steps as McNixuy is out of town for the weekend, with a bemused quote showing unfamiliar social steps and mood.
United States grand jury probes the plumbers’ trust with at least thirty indictments anticipated for restraint of trade. Twenty witnesses remain to testify as the panel reconvenes Tuesday, with former national head Chris Irving reportedly in Des Moines awaiting developments.
Des Moines June 1 J Beard state highway commission member seeks a special freight rate for Iowa counties on road material shipments. Railroads including Wabash Milwaukee Rock Island and Burlington have been petitioned, with others to be interviewed. Des Moines June 1 rule changes on liability for delays provoke shippers concerns over livestock delays and damages. Ida Grove June 1 Sheriff McLeod traced an automobile holdup to four high school students in a prank targeting Professor Massey. plan deemed a frameup and will be dropped as Massey declines prosecution.
Chariton June 1 Mr and Mrs Thomas E Palmer of this city who shared almost sixty nine years of marriage died within days of each other. Mr Palmer died Wednesday morning and his wife Saturday. Funeral services for Mr Palmer were to be held Saturday but were postponed and double services were held at the family home this afternoon.
Grundy Center June 1 Philip Leibsohn acquires Chitagy stock farm near Buffalo Center Illinois from A N Young Evanston Ill. The 665 acre property with seven houses a barn of 75 stalls four silos cattle barns and electricity wiring is valued with improvements at about 50000 and the deal totals roughly 145000.
Logan June 1 reports that the first strike of natural gas in western Iowa occurred yesterday on the F Gilson farm. The find signals possible expansion of gas development in the region and may affect local farming operations.
A 1910s style health blurb cites Dr J Mackensie claiming a powdered saxolite bath dissolves wrinkles and revitalizes the complexion. Readers are advised to bathe the face in a half pint of warm water with an ounce of saxolite for prompt results, a Popular Medicine author says.
A gas flow burst from a 65 foot extension bore on a farm east of Logan. Rock and sand were thrown 60 feet skyward as drillers pulled back. The gas was accidentally lighted, continuing briefly until the bore was blocked by sand. The well will be piped and tested for gas pressure. prior surveys suggested gas and coal potential in Harrison county.
In Glenwood on June 1 Judge Thornell heard the case of T. Q. Records versus George O. Free, Mills county treasurer, over Wing street paving defects. The injunction on assessments against his property was overruled. Perkins received a 20 year sentence for assault. Arno Schaller was given five years for obstructing the highway at Fort Madison.
A man regained consciousness after a fall on the lawn and was taken home by car while a physician was summoned. He had been spraying trees on his farm south of Jesup, and doctors suspect absorption of poisonous spray through his mustache. The patient improved by the following evening. The Courier notes its profitable classified ads.
The will of John D. Dillon of Far Hills probated last week provides up to 20000 for fountains in Davenport and 10000 for Iowa State University law prize essays and scholarships. He also leaves 1000 each to the Davenport library Grinnell College Mt Vernon and Grinnell College.
Manning reports Andrew Babick of Manning shot on Monday. His wife, who had just given birth a week earlier, left her bed to travel to Omaha Thursday to locate him. She returned disappointed. Friends feared to tell her. She learned the truth Wednesday and escaped to continue the search, but no hospital records confirmed his location.
The Hornick Congregational church celebrates a formal dedication on Sunday June 7 with morning and evening services. Morning invocation by Rev E D Calkins of Castana and sermon by Rev B E Wolcott of Sioux City. New member reception by Rev Ford of Sioux City followed by communion led by Rev Stoker of Whiting and Rev Calkins. Evening addresses by Rev William Hardcastle and Rev Wallace Short.
During yesterday morning service at First M. E. Church W. M. Robe of 238 Western Avenue became suddenly ill and dizzy. He collapsed and was carried outside where he remained unconscious awaiting medical help as bystanders looked on.
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