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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1915
Page
2
The Waterloo Evening Courier and Waterloo Reporter operated by The WH Hartman Company lists editors and rates. It shows daily publication except Sunday, carrier and mail prices, and claims the largest circulation in Waterloo with advertising and contract pricing details.
The piece argues the United States faces rising war risk and urges an extraordinary congressional session to authorize military buildup. It notes public desire for a larger navy and army, warns against complacency, and suggests voters will punish leaders who misread the people's will.
OUR FINANCES The treasury statement shows an excess of disbursements over receipts totaling 106 903 069 42 for the present fiscal year. The deficit is blamed on European war conditions and worse mismanagement. The Underwood tariff reduced revenue and left the treasury empty at the war’s start. The war tax did not fully replenish funds and further internal taxation is anticipated.
The YMCA swimming school opens in Valerlos inviting all young men lacking swimming skills to join. Expert instruction and the life saving value of swimming are stressed amid calls to reduce drownings. The piece urges rapid enrollment for recreation and practical skill.
A historical note discusses Germany’s submarine warfare and its potential to starve Britain by sinking merchant ships. It weighs the blockade risk, the importance of British munition and food imports, and the challenges Germany would face in sealing off English waters. The piece mentions shipyard rumors and the peril to English commerce and population.
The piece argues peace is highly valued yet fragile, noting Europe’s fifty year peace while preparing for conflict. It cites China’s long peace leading to vulnerability against Japan, and warns against overarmament while advocating a balanced naval strength. It also satirically contrasts militaristic posturing with the quiet man who avoids fighting yet seeks inner peace.
Agnes Repplier muses on literal mindedness and sense of humor across cultures. She notes English, Scotch, and American examples, including a joke about the Boston "r" and Burns. The reflection weighs how living with humorous people shapes perspective and whether nationality fixes wit or humor.
A reflective piece argues brains are non transferable and must remain personal. It warns against others attempting to steer or sell your thinking. The voice urges readers to value individual intellect and protect their own mental autonomy from outside manipulation.
The Clinton Herald condemns Iowa senators after the bill to raise the age of consent to 18 failed in the Senate 24 to 17, following a 7 to 6 House passage. It cites the rape case of a 16 year old and accuses lawmakers of defending libertinism, urging accountability from all members amid statewide outrage.
A broad Iowa public interest piece links a $1.0E9 corn crop to a California tourist surge awaiting 700000 visitors over sixty days who would bring $17.5 million. The column critiques political bets on temperance, notes a Clintion Herald stance, mocks Carl Kuehnle’s ambition, and teases Charlie Miller’s campaign and doctors’ influence.
Washington June 10. Lawn experts advise clipping twice weekly to build a good turf but warn against over mowing and frequent rolling. Remove clippings in wet weather to prevent molds. leave them on anew seedings. Roll lightly on new grass, firm spring soil, but avoid midseason rolling on heavy soil. Watering is often mishandled. sprinkling fails to reach deep roots, so avoid overwatering and shallow coverage.
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