War and reform notes as Waterloo columns mix
A collage of editorials and notices from Waterloo papers covers Home Rule defeat in Iowa, WWI era trade and law issues, and international affairs. It discusses liquor as a crime catalyst, Washington newspaper law limits, Utah Indians, French front casualties, railroad optimism, and grain price guidance by the Chicago board of trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Des Moines
Plen
United States
Canby
Chicago, Board of Trade
Eyed
West
State Board of Mating Picture Censors
National Board of Censorship
U. K
Towa
Moving Picture
State Arbitration and Labor Strife Debate in Colorado
A delayed congressional report urges state arbitration to settle Colorado coal mining disputes, arguing federal overreach and urging Colorado to act promptly with homegrown machinery. It notes Governor Carlson's early stance, urges constructive state laws, and warns of growing federal intrusion if the state stalls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congressional
Colorado
Commonwealth
Washington
Congress
Forlowells
New York
Carlson
Francis for governor debated by Iowa editors
Milford Mail notes Senator Leslie E. Francis of Iowa's northwestern district as a potential governor candidate. It critiques Senator Thompson's insinuations about Francis using a statewide prohibition stance for political gain and praises Francis as a longtime temperance advocate and upright figure. The piece contrasts calls for state action with warnings about calamity rhetoric from various interests.
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Francis
Milford
Leslie Francis
Thompson
Senator Francis
North- Iwestern
Iowa
Franeis
Views of the People to the Editor on the petition sample
The letter questions how a 3 227 name petition can reflect a majority when Waterloo and Waterton populations exceed 2 009 and asks whether women and children were counted and consulted, highlighting concerns about representativeness and the phrasing of the slogan.
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Wels
Waterloo
Waterton
Battle cruiser comparison stirs naval imagination and fear
The article extols a fictional battle cruiser that combines massive guns and armor with surprisingly slow speed, yet can outrun smaller torpedo boats and outrun enemies when fleeing. It hypothetically defeats larger targets by tactical firing while retreating, suggesting imperial awe and strategic humor about naval power.
The Silk-Clad Sufferer At The Fire Aboard The War Wrath
A vivid scene by a luxury fire depicts pampered, worldly figures discussing the horrors of war. Wealth, jewels, and fashionable talk frame the mood as they contrast luxury with global conflict and personal loss. A posed salon dialogue follows on manners and chaperonage, then a Q and A on household efficiency and modern conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waeb Tale
Beshrng
Asid
Lady of the Many Rings
Government Department of Agriculture
Frederick
To the Heart of the Matter on Knowledge and Power
A collection of opinions arguing that a little knowledge can be dangerous yet pleasant and that perfection is mythic. It cites figures like Prince Kropotkin and Professor Gildersleeve to illustrate smatterings versus mastery. It then discusses reactions to a new commission and its potential power in regulating interstate business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stock Exchange
Theronesa
Prince Kropotkin
Gildersleeve
Jonas Hopkins
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Gommitelon
Inter- State Commerce Commission
Senate
Washington Pont
Congress
Wilmington
Washington
Boston
Majority rule and saloons in Waterloo debate
Sydney argues that true majority rule in Iowa is dry by 30,000 per a popular vote, yet courts and political cliques override it. He contends the vetoed saloon petitions and the mulet law distort the will of the majority, while wet politicians block the liquor issue from voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Iowa
Sydney
Designed for Good and Political Debts in 1914 press notes
A collection of editorial takes on the Federal Trade Commission and related public service bodies. The Providence Journal hails FTC as designed for good, while the Philadelphia Public Ledger and Inquirer critique appointments and effectiveness. The Boston Post hints at broader public service issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence Journal
Federal Trade Commission
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Wilson
Philadelphia Inquirer
Boston Post
Johnny Clem Retiring as Major General Hero of Shiloh
Senate moves to retire Col John L Clem veteran drummer boy at Shiloh and long U S Army officer. Clem served with the Twenty second Michigan and led the quartermaster branch in Chicago before likely retirement after new congress reconvenes. He first entered Union ranks at age ten and endured multiple wounds and bullets over a half century of service. Real estate transfers and postal data follow from Black Hawk Abstract Co with multiple property trades in Cedar Falls Waterloo and La Porte. An average of seventy two letters are received by post annually per person in the United Kingdom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Audit Bureau of Circulations
W. H. Hartman Company
West Fork Ave
John C. Hartman
A.W. Peterson
Ste.Treas
Gen
MET
Post Ofice
Waterloo
Iowa
New York
Philadelphia
Chicago
Hasbrook, Storr & Brooke, Mars
Washington, D. C
Senate
John L. Clem
Shiloh
Twenty-second Michigan Regiment
United States Army
Clem
Quartermaster
Congress
House
Little Johnny
Union
Black Hawk Co. Abstract Co
Tulla A. Pierce
Et al
Frank B. Miller
Rainbow
Cedar Falls
William Fiddick
Issac F. Garner
Richard W. Gibson
Hattie van Clegve
William Wetnlich
David Lumbus
John Vanderwalked
Margie Vanderwalker
Lore Alford
Hans Wilkins
Alford
Hans Wilkens
A. W. Chamberlin
Waterloo Loan & Trust Co
Wred.c. Morrison
Leash Park
Roy H. Fowler
Lois EB. Bickley
West Waterloo
Benjamin Ochs
Max Hughes
Wasson's
la Porte
George M. Saul
W. D. Roberts
Rita Williams
Hdgar Hagersman
P. Iy
Jaggar
Florence Ll. Batett
Grand View Place
United Kingdom
Prohibition Talks and Neutrality Policy Discussed by Senator
In an interview the senator argues for continued strict neutrality amid war, opposes broad armament shifts, favors gradual disarmament, and notes no immediate danger of new war. He warns of domestic division and considers a reserve army. also discusses Mexico, possible actions, and his plan to stay in Hawaii for nine months unless international events demand a session.
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Germany
Cummins
Mexico
Monolulu
Ife
Vinol Restored Mr Martin’s Strength After Grippe
Wapakoneta Ohio farmer James Martin testifies Vinol cured his grippe related cough and nervous weakness. He says cough and nervousness vanished and credits Vinol as all that is claimed. Advertisement notes Vinol as a constitutional remedy for weak nervous and run down conditions for all ages and chronic coughs. Wangler Bros. Co. and J Miller listed as druggists.
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Mr. Martin
Wapakoneta
Ohio
Vinci
James Martin Vinci
Wangler Bros. Co
J. Miller
Waterloo
Also Mentioned on This Page
Waterloo Evening Courier
Waterloo Reporter
Department of Commerce
State of Washington
United States Supreme Court
Eastern
Louisiana
Joan
Wolf
Marion
Lito
Vilain
Palace of Rest
Lusitania
Ifttia
England
Navy Department
Phayen
Juri
Johnny” Clem
Western Union
THE
Western Union Telegraph CO
F. H. Latier
Lafayette Street
Fourth Street
Evening Courier
Lafayette Building
4Th ST
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