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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1914

Page

2

Teal Surdey by THE WW M HARTMAN COMPANY

Teal Surdey column from THE WW M HARTMAN COMPANY published in Waterloo Iowa lists editor Redmen as Editor and A W Peterson as Treasurer and General. rates show 10 cents weekly carrier, 3.00 yearly mail outside city, 1.60 six months, 1.50 year, with Monday Wednesday Friday editions. paper claims largest circulation in Waterloo and notes advertising rates on application. prices may change and ads under 35 words require minimal charge.

WW. M. Hartman Company Redmen A. W. Peterson Pontefica Waterloo Iowa

Unknown Iowa sage’s moral letter on life and labor

An Iowa immigrant, Abraham Slimmer, living most of his sixty three years in the United States, offers a private letter filled with austere maxims. He urges earning value, choosing associates wisely, avoiding elites, helping the masses, and rejecting ingratitude. He warns against fools and enemies, promotes toil for old age, prudent money use, and honesty as the path to lasting reputation. He ends with a call for vigilance in judging others and a final line on political scrutiny requiring a magnifying glass.

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Monroe doctrine debated at Niagara Falls mediation talk

The piece surveys expectations for the Niagara Falls mediation conference as a turning point in U S foreign policy regarding the Monroe doctrine. It cites expert opinions from Clark University professor George H Blakeslee and others on whether to continue, modify, or abandon the doctrine with options for cooperation with South American republics.

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Fury Fails to Convict on Abduction Charge

A Denver jury could not convict Robert Owens and several co defendants in a case arising from an incident on April 5 after a lecture. Rev Otis L Spurgeon was allegedly abducted and beaten by the defendants, with the trial exposing inconsistent testimony and a partial verdict.

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War is Foolish, A Call for Better Diplomacy

A reflective essay argues war wastes lives and resources. It ridicules old martial logic and urges modern, humane debate between nations. The author laments mass bloodshed, urging universities to devise peaceful dispute methods without invoking coroner or undertaker.

Gospel Meaning Shaped by Race and Perspective

Dr. Frank Crane argues that gospel meaning is colored by the listener and era. He contends Jesus' message shifts across nations and faiths, and only a universal, future gospel born of all cultures will reveal its true sense. The author envisions a worldwide gospel shaped by history and humanity.

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The Bank in Politics and Dubuque Editorials

The editorials in the Dubuque Telegraph Herald show the paper pushing the view that Meredith is not a Democrat. It notes the conviction on that charge and predicts Meredith will rally supporters of those who prosecuted him. It argues the wiser path is to conduct the primary with the election in mind.

Bank Council Bluffs Dubuque

Dubuque spurs Iowa growth with civic pride and farm flags

The article reviews Dubuque's civic awakening over seven years, crediting census-driven city-building and a resilient local spirit. It highlights Maurice Connolly's large political majority and praises Dubuque’s independent stance and ongoing development. It notes Arthur Runft's national boy corn- growing feat as inspiration for Iowa farmers to boost yields cost-effectively.

Dubuque Dubugues

Mirthful Fragments Echoing Across Papers

A collage of jokes and brief quips from several papers, noting playful lines about dancing learning, farm life, and a casual jab at journalism. The excerpt includes critics of cinema, farm campaign ideas, factory opportunities on farms, and light verse from multiple sources.

When the Chain Chases a Suffrage Debate Disturbs Love

Ruth Cameron writes about liberty in marriage in the wake of a suffrage dispute. A wife urges her husband to join a demonstration, he resists, and their quarrel nearly tears them apart. The piece argues for full freedom of thought and action within marriage and cautions pre and postnuptial compromises. It ends with a personal tribute from a mother to her son about family, strength, and love.

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Lockjaw Dies in Fort Dodge After Weeksold Accident

In Fort Dodge Iowa a man identified as Frank Hotek died several weeks after an accident caused by a motorcyclist. The incident involved a bicycle or motorcycle wheel at a street location on avenue I West Fort Dodge. Authorities say the death resulted from lockjaw linked to the earlier injury.

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Opinion on railway centralization and policy measures

The author defends measured reform to avoid centralization, arguing new laws will not disrupt railways or depress stock prices. He cites remaining systems like Alton, Rock Island, New Haven and Frisco to suggest how such laws could have saved major networks and benefited stockholders and the public over twenty years.

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Obituary and Local Ad Note Silent Death

An obituary fragment reports the death of a man after a sudden rheumatism attack on Sunday morning, survived by a widow and three children. The text also promotes Foley Kidney Pills, claiming to ease rheumatism symptoms, and notes a big furniture sale near Fifth Street East ahead of an advertisement for Joe Raymond.

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Colorado Calling Vacationers to Rocky Mountain Getaway

Colorful appeal for Colorado travel by Rock Island Lines promises strong mountain health, high altitude vitality, and quick rail trips to Denver and Colorado Springs aboard modern all steel trains with dining car service. Travel experts offer hotel and camp plans, with holiday fares from June 1 to September 30 and booking through ticket agents C A Barton or Rock Island Lines.

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