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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1915
Page
2
Waterloo Evening News and Reporter details its publication, pricing, and circulation policies. The notice lists addresses, editors, and advertising rates, noting daily publication with Sunday exceptions and mail subscriptions.
Editorial laments the resignation of William J Bryan from the secretary of state post. It cites his peace driven arbitration aims, notes friction with the president over the Lusitania note, and predicts how his departure may free the administration but alter international policy and party dynamics. It hints at Bryan's enduring influence and raises questions about his successor.
A long editorial laments Mexico's collapse into chaos as bandit gangs and famine drive starvation in cities like Mexico City. It argues the United States bears responsibility and must intervene to restore order and relieve suffering, asserting government in Mexico has failed and action is overdue.
Iowa will gain two batteries of three inch guns with horses and field equipment under a War Department plan to strengthen the state militia. The move aims to train young men in artillery, foster military interest, and readiness for defense, though the author hopes peace endures. The piece also lightly notes swift punishments for crime and discusses European affairs in a broad, opinionated voice.
In a witty reflection on June marriages the author notes the cultural pull of June brides and the costly ceremonies. The piece contrasts joyous weddings with later divorces, mocks practical worries about domestic life, and jests about the civilizing approach of Lutherans toward unsuitable sons in law.
A speaker reflects on how readers translate text through personal experience and emotion. Each person imagines different scenes from the same work, from holy quests to circuses, showing how interpretation varies with identity and memory. The idea of many minds equates to many experiences.
The piece emphasizes willpower as the source of personal power. It urges constant effort, alertness, and courage, arguing that effort expands potential while repetition without growth limits influence. The author notes workers’ differing dedication and asserts new growth comes from ongoing development and bold action.
The Marshalltown Times-Republican notes Iowa is among the wealthiest states by total and per capita wealth, per the census. It questions Iowa’s standing on food and roads as the state is described as rich yet poor, with comparisons to New York, Winds, Pennsylvania, and Ohio and mentions Iowa’s population and wealth ranks.
Sioux City Tribune notes the United States funds and credits sent abroad, a vast charity drive for Europe, and aid to Poland and Serbia. Cambridge Leader extols the real Good Fellow as a model of kindness, while Sioux City Journal mocks Charley Mile’s doctor visit. Burlington Gazette previews a forthcoming U S white book on the European war and a six foot shelf of volumes.
The Los Angeles Times lauds Italy's king for his past relief efforts after earthquakes and for his active leadership as war spreads. The article notes the nation's enthusiasm as he heads toward the Austrian frontier, with banners and martial music marking the moment.
In Italy the memory lingers of a British Quaker whose 1854 prophecy proved prescient as London bells rang on news of war with Russia. He warned that ringing bells would soon turn to wringing hands, a stark image of looming consequences.
Briscoe Motor company plans extensive automobile factories on Wildwood avenue in Jackson Michigan and to create an industrial community west of the city. The Murphy and Horning farms were purchased extending to the Michigan Central right of way. A two story main factory building 250 by 300 feet will start within thirty days with additional buildings and testing facilities planned.
Benjamin Briscoe, president, details extensive land acquisitions along Wildwood avenue for a new manufacturing complex including buildings, laboratories, offices, and a half mile testing track. Additional large parcels north of Wildwood will form a high grade subdivision with wide avenues and parks.
A company bearing his name aims to found a Jackson trade school training automobile building trades, mechanical drawing, metallurgy, and general education lectures. Several thousand workers are expected to be employed on the properties purchased.
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