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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1914
Page
2
An early satirical piece on a ubiquitous water wagon service between Poverty and Success. The allegorical, alcohol fueled vehicle is uncomfortable, overcharged, and unregulated by authorities yet popular for New Year travel, with riders clinging aboard as the journey drifts north to bleak, worklike scenery.
A moth and two Waterloo youths ignore warnings and pursue bright flames. The moth perishes in its blaze, while the boys swim to Black Hawk Creek and drown. The piece warns parents to heed fate and guard children from dangerous temptations.
The piece argues the American system disqualifies by sex and questions if half the population should be politically ruled without consent. It contrasts this with the claim that a derelict or drunkard is not more competent to vote than educated women.
The piece argues Washington’s summer heat and political stasis punish lawmakers and the public. It attacks obstruction by railroads and big business while noting some gains on canal tolls and anti trust bills. It suggests moving the capital to Arizona could speed up legislation to benefit the nation.
The quote notes that you cannot rely on grade crossings or on young male drivers, but warns that the scream of the human feminine is a constant presence. It reflects a social observation about danger and perception in daily life.
A New York newspaper reflects on Charles Mellen and Wall Street fallout from the New Haven affair. It cites Senate pressure and Interstate Commerce Commission actions to compel Mellen’s testimony, amid calls for accountability and outrage at financial leadership. The piece also notes Becker’s appeal in New York and mentions unrelated fashion and railway topics.
Des Moines June 11. John F. Garvey and F. J. Daly of Mason City Charles G. Bosch of Burlington and James A. Wallace of Des Moines among thirty plumbers indicted by the federal grand jury appeared before Clerk W C MeaArthur and furnished bonds of 2000 each. They were given until July 7 by Judge Mc Pherson to furnish bonds.
A discussion on anger, sulks, quarrels, and blues as vital human traits. It argues strong emotions add color to life, linking famous figures to humanity, with caution that excess turns vulgar. Also notes a literary competition prize and a health ad for Foley Kidney Villa.
A collage of humorous clippings recounts tall tales from Panama and Alaska. The Cleveland Plain Dealer, Kansas City Journal, Town Topics and Detroit Free Press share yarns of daring slips, fishing yarns, and wedding gift gags with quick punchlines.
Sioux City Journal discusses the Iowa state auditor race noting that five evenly matched primary contenders could yield a deadlock at the state convention. It suggests a noncandidate outsider might be nominated, with the law leaving the convention free to choose any nominee.
The article argues a hopeful deadlock among five main candidates could push the convention to consider an outsider. It suggests party unity to narrow the field to two, with the strongest contender likely the one who can assemble the best coalition for victory.
Ruth Cameron argues that true unselfishness requires imagination to sense others' discomforts. She cites a Fels aphorism about hunger and notes that many fail to grasp others' annoyances, especially men lacking housework experience. Cultivating the ability to put oneself in another's place is essential to reduce selfishness.
In Cedar Rapids Gazette comments on memory and politics. Questions arise about who opposed Cummings for the senatorial nomination and who opposed Governor Clarke. The piece notes the call for anti trust bills as essential this session, with two objections: Congress is tired and wants to go home for elections, or business demands action.
Advert says mercorized Was removes aged and blotchy skin without harm, restores a natural tone by aligning with physiological laws. It claims to gently shed the rough cuticle and accelerate Nature’s renewal, likening it to a night cold cream and a facial lotion.
Editorials argue the primary is cheaper and fairer than caucuses and urge state action on private banks. Des Moines panels debate incorporation or state inspection while Marshalltown lauds the primary and The Oliver Players debut a New York sensation Why Girls Go Wrong with new scenery.
The Cedar Theatre plans a cool venue with eight large electric tang fans as a novelty follows tonight's opening and continues Saturday. The program begins with a first performance this evening and proceeds into Friday night with a country store novelty after the regular show.
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