Hartman Co. Daily and Advertisers Dec 15 1915 Waterloo IA
The Hartman company publication details weekly rates per year by mail for Iowa and out of state, carrier price per week, and rates for wants advertising. Includes journalistic policy notes, Associated Press partnership, audits, and advertising standards with addresses in Waterloo and bureau offices in Washington New York Philadelphia and Chicago.
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Waterloo
Ee Ee
Associated Press
Associated Presa
Tt Ars
Audit Bureau of
Chraul
Washington, D. C
Munsey
Dougherty
Cian A Nahi
New York
Philadelphia
Chicago
Story
Brooks & Finley
Rep's
Neighbor Day Proposed to Link Slogans with Community Spirit
A call to make the next Saturday a Neighbor Day urges welcoming newcomers and strengthening ties in towns and cities alike. It argues neighborliness fosters helpfulness, reduces isolation, and enriches life beyond money, urging readers to introduce themselves and break social barriers.
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Water Joo
Lodge Speech Sparks Straight Talk at Chicago Convention
Those who read Senator Lodge's keynote at the Chicago convention found a blunt, direct address. The temporary chairmen are described as not dodging the truth, with Lodge calling a spade a spade and delivering clear, unvarnished priorities.
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Senator Lodge
Chicago
Wilson lauds Lodge stand and nation’s league vow
A broadage of editorial notes argue President Wilson may face Lodge’s challenge on the league of nations while Lodge attacks executive overreach. The piece urges preserving Republican caution and preserving a steady course toward the 1919 convention, noting healthful political maneuvering and the calm tone of the era. It highlights cross-city air travel diplomacy between Fort Dodge and Des Moines as a backdrop to broader national debates. The column blends political critique with humor about crops, sugar prices, and the upcoming convention as it weighs who can win in November.
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Wilson
League of Nations
Lodge
Loder
Senator Lodge
United States
Republican
Health Talks by John R. Huber A M M D
Dr John R Huber answers general questions on wit madness and genius with examples from St Paul Joan of Arc Newton Beethoven and other luminaries. He notes how society preserves famous figures despite flaws and urges self examination before judging others or voting.
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Grasset
University of Montpelier
Alan
St. Paul
Joan of Arc
Domréemy
France
Joan
Newton
Isaac
Beethoven
Robert J. Burdette
Crank
Mark Twain
Puddahead Wilson
Todax
Dryden
John B. Huber
Uncle Harry Explains The Food Shortage Lesson
Uncle Harry explains why a food shortage worries nations and people. He cites farmland limits, urban demand, and war impact, noting back-to-the-land movement and Roosevelt era warnings as signs the problem persists and must be tackled by government and industry.
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Uncle Harry
Joe
Africa
South America
Helen
United States
Roosevelt
Congress
Durine
Friend Wife By Roe Fulkerson
Eric, an orphan in Russia, helps a stranded gnome during a blizzard and receives a blue porridge bowl. He and his sick uncle share kindness by feeding neighbors, growing rich in crops and cattle while tending the hungry for many years.
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Eric
Russia
Exit
Brie
Gric
Restless talk of meals and manners at the cafe
In a lively domestic scene, Andrew and Imogene quarrel about going out. The conversation rails at cafe etiquette, menus, and social behavior as they consider a night out featuring food, drink, and theatre. Imogene dismisses lavish orders, while Andrew argues for a theatre and cafe outing, ending with Andrew’s decision to leave.
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Imogene
Cafe Royal
Iman
Cafe Rural
Farmer fears profit squeeze and new farm fortunes
The article discusses prices for consumer goods like soup and toasters, then argues for legislation enabling farmer associations to market products, urging justice and warning of job cuts as government clerks are dismissed. It notes projected farm opportunities and broader economic shifts, including nitrate production and Greece’s export trade via Piraeus.
Nature Notes Questions by John Burroughs
A question form presents three inquiries from Nature Notes by John Burroughs. It asks if a storm can travel from California to Europe, how bobolinks change during breeding season, and whether insects are more numerous in America or England, with answers promised in tomorrow's issue.
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California
Europe
America
England
Curious Questions From a Rural Primer
A quizlike fragment asks how bees make wax and notes bees store honey then wax. It queries what a cuckoo says about eating worms, and tells of a cow regaining cud after a farmer’s elder bark remedy, depicting revived appetite and restored vigor.
Farmers to Market Their Own Crops Protest
Des Moines Capital cites farmer complaints about unfair price fixing by labor dealers and merchants. Farmers accuse buyers of setting prices without farmer input, noting higher costs for machinery clothing and foodstuffs while grain and livestock receive a "fair price" only from the world market.
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Des Moines
Nas
California Syrup of Figs Advertisement Claim
A vintage advertisement urges parents to choose California Syrup of Figs for gentle child laxative relief. It emphasizes the product’s fruity taste and instructs to look for the word California on the package to ensure authenticity and safety for stomach liver and bowels.
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California
Hair Care Adends with Cocoanut Oil Shampoo
An advertisement cautions against harsh soaps and alkalis for hair care. It promotes Malsified cocoanut oil shampoo as pure greaseless, recommending one to two teaspoonfuls for cleansing. The copy touts a rich lather that rinses easily, leaves scalp soft and hair shiny, and notes the product is cheap and widely available.
Foley remedy mail order slip offers trial package
A degraded ad fragment asks readers to cut out a slip and mail it to Foley Co. in Chicago for a trial package of Foley products. It lists Honey and Tar for coughs, Foley Kidney Pills for pains, and Cathartic Tablets for constipation and digestion. The ad promotes nationwide sale and mail delivery.
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Foley *& ‘Co
Sheffield’ Ave
Chicago
Foley
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