Waterloo Evening Courier examines bridge plans and river park goals
The Waterloo Evening Courier editorial discusses the proposed Mullan avenue bridge and Fourth street structure, arguing the new span would boost west side access to Cedar river park and the bathing beach, while enabling riverfront development and park protections nearby. It also notes the city’s finances and potential benefits to local growth.
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Aterloo
H. Bartmar Comfaney
West Park Avenue & Hartman
W. Peterson
Bec'y- Treas
Gen. Mgr
New York
Tribune
Alfred B. Lukens
Mavage
Chicago
A.W. Alles
Watertoo
Amy Dally
Wat
Cn Nota
Feteshonen
Europe
Waterloo Evening Courier
Fle
Roades
Trafalgar Building
Morthummberland Avenue
American Express
Haymarket
Dewe's Steamship Agency
Greet Street
Faris
Dea Capucinca
Place de l'Opera
Buc Scribe
Berlin
Inter den Linden
St. Petersburg
Prospekt
Mullan Avenue
Park Avenue
Fourth Street
Cedar River Park
Harmless Demonstration on Suffrage and Opposition
A charged piece praises American womanhood and suffragists while mocking hostile displays in Washington. It cites General Jones and a parade, contrasts with anti suffrage protestors, and argues for women’s influence and the president’s reception of a suffrage message. The letter-poetically rails against opposition and defends the marchers.
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New York
Washington
England
Jones
J Va
Faye
Hermi
Buffraget
Minnie Brongos
Alia
Wien
Capeivess
Ion
Controversial Opinions Split on Moral Standards in Print
An excerpt shows heated debate on women’s virtue and causes of vice, with Cedar Rapids Gazette and Sioux City Journal quoted. The letters discuss victim blaming, propaganda, and social reform, alongside education discipline and electoral policy debates.
Canada earnings toll from fire cost
A fragmented report notes high tragedy costs and community tension after a deadly fire. Officials tally damages while relatives of the deceased seek accountability and compensation amid ongoing investigations.
Tress Discusses Friedmann Care in New Path of Thought
Tress presents a new approach to Friedmann care, contrasting it with earlier concepts. The remarks challenge previous ideas and emphasize a different path focusing on pathos and innovative treatment, as conveyed by Madeleia Tnquirers.
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Madeleia Tnquirers
Fried- Ima
Elatin
Modern Inventions In Teleg raphy By George Fitch
A humorous sketch extols wireless telegraphy from Marconi onward, noting its oceanic reach and theTitanic rescue, with jokes about future wireless phones and distant whispers, while poking fun at the nascent tech and its political future.
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George Fitch
Good Old Smash
The Friedmann Cure Is Debated In Public Press Reactions
Various newspapers weigh in on Dr. Friedmann’s proposed cure for tuberculosis. Opinions range from praise of his reputation and potential value to calls for rigorous testing and caution. Some editors warn against premature endorsement while others urge opportunities to demonstrate effectiveness, amid debates on merit and risk.
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New York Press
Friedmann
Richmond
Virginian
Cleveland
Houston Chronicle
New York
Wheeling Intelligencer
Houston Post
What the Teachers Lack in Iowa News Roles
A composite of editorials from various papers notes a lack of coherence among teachers and their unions. It contrasts teacher organization with stronger professional unions, arguing teachers lag in practical organization and effectiveness.
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Marshalltown
Trial marriage idea prompts thoughts on lasting bonds
The piece ponders whether marriage should be a perpetual trial, not a finite term, suggesting a yearly renewable union could foster more self control and care for partners. It questions if couples would choose to marry again under such a system, noting potential surprises in outcomes.
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Sioux City Journal
Hite
Elbert Hubbard
Mary Woolstonecraft
A Thought Provoking Exercise For Married Folks
The author muses on whether couples facing separation would rethink faults and habits, suggesting renewed appreciation might arise if lease renewal of marriage were at stake. He notes readers may be horrified by the topic, but calls for reflection on two questions, especially the second.
For Every Student A Faculty Friend Plan Proposed At Iowa State College
President R A Pearson and Dean E W Stanton outlined a program to give every student a faculty friend who will offer guidance on coursework and personal matters. The plan aims to restore small college intimacy within the large Iowa State College community, encouraging closer faculty student relationships.
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Ames
R. A. Pearson
Iowa State College
E. W. Stanton
Iowa
State College
Pearson
Cure a Cold in One Day Advertisement
An advertisement touts a cold cure titled Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It promises a one day cure and offers a money back guarantee if it fails. The label bears B. W. Grove's signature and the price is 26 cents.
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B. W. Grove
Clergy Rector Survives Severe Blizzard Ordeal
Rev. George W. Hinkle rector of Christchurch endured a brutal Highland blizzard while making pastoral calls. Blown by wind and snow he lost his bearings between St. Francis hospital and Dr. J A Jerger’s home. His clothes froze and snow pressed through fabric before he reached safety.
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George W. Hinkle
Christchurch
Highland
Dakota Plains
St. Francis Hospital
J. A. Jerger
The Prospects of a Republican Convention
A Christian Science Monitor analysis notes split progressives pose a challenge to reunite the party. It discusses changing the convention basis to reflect party strength, potential leaders like La Follette Cummins Henyon Borah Hadley, and the stakes of a new platform amid ongoing division.
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Christian Science Monitor
Republican Party
Roosevelt
la Follette
Cummins
Henyon
Borah
Hadley
Boston
Professor G Q Henry on public health gains longevity
Iowa City March 3 A university medical college professor and state bacteriologist Dr G Q Henry told the Commercial club that if county residents spent 23 cents yearly on public health hygiene and sanitation their average lifetime could rise eight to ten years. He said raising per capita to 1 2 could add twenty years, and life expectancy could reach 60 years.
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Iowa City
G. Q. Henry
University Medical College
Commercial Club
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Evening Courier
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Lafayette Building
4Th St. E
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Scott & Bowne
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Carl Bickley
Cecil Bickley
West Fourth Street
Dk. F. C. Liffring Osteopathic
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