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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1915
Page
2
Daily paper published by The W. J. Hartman Company with circulation details and advertising rates. Prices include 1 cent per word with a minimum ad cost and special contracts available.
The piece argues Secretary Bryan favors evasive resistance and would let attacks occur if the nation is attacked, suggesting his theory fails given Belgium China and Japan illustrate the dangers of unpreparedness. It questions whether treaties and pacifist ideals would protect the United States or if force is required to defend interests. It also notes China’s wartime boycott of Japanese goods as a legitimate tactic and reports Davenport merchants displaying Japanese-themed windows as a sign of growing sentiment.
A collage of opinion notes discusses war preparedness vs peace, citing George Washington and William J Bryan. It includes local editorials on road law and hedges, censorship, Mexican events, Zeppelin reprisals, and odd weather theories tied to sunsets.
A nostalgic travel note extols a Mississippi River voyage to St Paul aboard a steamer. The piece praises river scenery, upper river engineering, and the ease of scenic viewing, while joking about bored travelers seeking novelty and the casual talk of bystanders about distant lands.
The piece explores Western denial of death, noting the paradox of comfort against minor ills and fear of dying. It recalls family faith, doubts about an afterlife, and quotes Charles Frohman’s calm remark on Lusitania death as life’s most beautiful adventure.
A collage of editorials from Iowa papers argues there is no civilized warfare and condemns romanticizing war. Opinions praise Col. House, reference U S actions toward Germany, and hint at future state monuments honoring war figures amid early 20th century global conflict.
Pepper Talk warns against resting on past prestige and decades of experience. The speaker urges readers to stay current, observe changes, and seize new chances rather than be consumed by outdated self-views.
Behind closed doors, diplomats negotiate the fate of the Balkan states Greece and southeastern Europe. When talks end, the battles on the ground will proceed with the outlined arrangements, determining the region’s future.
A Mason City Globe-Gazette item notes Kentucky building stock of whisky as dry sentiment grows, claiming the state now holds more than the entire nation did a decade ago. It mocks dray efforts and hints at political shifts impacting prohibition.
Des Moines reports Iowa banks nearly retired the 3 million in emergency currency issued last fall under the Aldrich-Vreeland act and a remaining 300 thousand is expected to be withdrawn soon. P W Hall notes state banking laws and the push for joining the federal reserve system along with expanded state bank examinations.
In Eldon Missouri Mrs T Hurvey describes long standing displacement and pain then credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring her strength. The ad touts the remedy for female troubles and urges trial and states it is sold everywhere.
Mrs GC A George visited Cedar Falls on Wednesday. Miss Genevieve Cortright, a College of Commerce graduate, vacationing with her mother Mrs R L Newell. Mrs H Leverich spent Thursday in Waverly with daughter Mrs Rosa Garner. Mr and Mrs S D Nowell visited Waterloo and Cedar Falls. Mrs Margaret Cortright and daughter Genevieve were in New Hartford with Margaret Saul of Waterloo.
The Burlington Gazette notes Illinois legislators refused to appropriate 10,000 for Lieutenant Governor Barrett O'Hara's vice commission amid a broader critique of spending. The piece wryly compares to Horace Greeley and jokes about political handwriting.
The advertisement touts Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap as soothing treatments for eczema rashes ringworm and other skin troubles. It claims instant itching relief and rapid healing backed by twenty years of professional approval and wide doctor use.
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