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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1917
Page
2
The column discusses Mexico Japan and Austria in relation to U S wartime policy, noting Carranza's cautious stance and Japan's clear pro entente position. It compares La Follette and Bryan, cites the U S emergency readiness, and critiques western versus eastern press attitudes while urging calmer congressional action.
A legislative push for four new normal schools is criticized as wasteful duplication. Cedar Falls is praised for its strong program and alumni, while Ames and Iowa City are cited as examples of costly overlap. The piece argues for concentrating resources at one efficient, well-funded institution to avoid pork barrel politics.
A reflection on the elusiveness of love, noting that love cannot be defined or dissected by science. The piece laments that even modern psychology cannot capture the depth of tender passion that has inspired poets, leaving lovers with uncertain, painful yearnings.
A Kansas City Times piece argues that great figures from Socrates to Washington faced risks for ideals, asking why they resisted tyranny when gain seemed absent. It contrasts pacifist philosophy with the duty of sacrifice and highlights farmers urged to boost production amid looming conflict and economic strains.
Health and Happiness urges doctors to tell tuberculosis patients the truth to motivate treatment, noting many cases now cure or slow the disease. It warns evasive wording harms outcomes, and stresses honest communication, patience, and adherence to regimen for better chances of recovery.
The State Expenditures column argues Iowa underfunds its institutions and highways compared with Minnesota and Indiana. It notes Iowa’s parsimony irks progress, defends measured spending, and criticizes overreaction to taxes. The piece questions the value of new departments and hints at a political jab from the Marshalstown Times-Republican about a "one man road bill."
A reflective piece on how criticism from friends triggers resentment then self examination. It compares imperfect perceptions with the desire for mutual understanding and cautions against justification of one’s deeds. It ends by questioning whether anyone remains fully enlightened after striving for moral hauteur.
In this 1917 Burlington Hawk-Eye children story Pussie the cat uses a clever ruse to lure mice with a promise of feast and milk. The mice obey briefly then Pussie betrays them, later trapping more mice before guarding the pantry door. The tale ends with the cat’s moral shift and a cliffhanger for tomorrow’s installment.
The Nation condemns Georgia lynching and wrongful executions, recalling Keith and five others killed while innocence was later proven. It cites the Atlanta Constitution urging decent citizens to reject barbaric mob justice and warns against war risking national honor while defending rights and integrity.
In a column, the Freeman-Tribune discusses the famous line about mothers not raising boys to be soldiers or cowards. It asserts brave mothers across the country stand ready to sacrifice, and notes they will suffer in wartime.
The Vinton Eagle quotes the Burlington Hawk Eye stating J. J. Richardson of the Davenport Democrat has given 65 years to the paper, while other editors including the Register, Eagle, and Iowa City Republican are named as contenders. The Eagle cites 50 years, while W. D. Eaton of the Lyons Mirror is noted at 66 years, making him likely the longest editor in the state.
The piece reflects on art and April’s violets while noting Bayard Taylor’s bleak third month. It contrasts the welcome warmth of early spring with rushing winds and gloomy skies as winter recedes and March hints at awakening.
An advertisement features Mrs Etta Dorion Ogdensburg Wisconsin praising Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for female troubles. It claims relief after six bottles and asserts scientists and physicians are often surpassed by traditional herbal remedies.
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