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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1915
Page
12
Iowa lawmakers face contentious text book bills aimed at free texts and county wide uniformity. Critics warn a universal plan could save money but risk local control and quality, while proponents say current costs and disparities justify reform.
An advertisement promises relief for overwork anxiety and nervous symptoms. It promotes three grain Cadomene Tablets sold in drug stores with sealed tubes and directions for self administration, claiming rapid tonic effect without a physician’s prescription.
A 1865 report notes Peter Melendy named U S marshal for Iowa and recalls Lincoln’s inaugural address. It describes wartime prayers, public gratitude, cannon salutes, and a Baptist church prayer gathering as citizens mark inauguration day and ponder lasting peace.
The item recalls the marriage of C. W. Werlaufer to Libbie Martin on March 10 1975. It lists Waterloo Independent district directors J G Hoff Le Hurlbut and East Waterloo directors Fred Morrill FR A Whitaker. It notes Cedar River ice depths 40 to 46 inches, Burlington line snow blockades, local recollections of early Waterloo settlers Virden and the Black Hawk area, fiscal figures with taxes paid 4700 dollars, and a tree limb injuring BE Winton.
Obituaries list Thomas Porner who settled near Raymond in 1958 and died last Friday. Mrs Matt McDermott died Thursday morning at age 30. Warner I Curtiss died, reported by a telegram from Kimball South Dakota. Waterloo seeks entry into the Eastern Iowa Baseball league with a committee aiming to raise 1000 dollars. Rev J E Ensign, former Grace Church pastor, preaching in Elmira New York. City officials and a group toured Fort Dodge paving brick manufacturing. Waterloo Independent District selects C W Mullan and W A Hallowell. East Waterloo picks A J Edwards and W W McFarlane for school officers. Klingaman’s annual report notes 237 arrests.
The Anderson-Thomas measure would replace current local boards with a county level system including a superintendent and teachers to select uniform books. It targets 44 nonuniform counties by adopting a single countywide set, claiming savings and better supervision, while book firms push to influence the outcome in Iowa.
The article notes limited competition in 44 counties and sees efforts by allied friends to stall the bill with amendments. Home floor maneuvers are expected to complicate the measure, potentially leading to no action. Committees will meet to thresh out the issue and a report may push county uniformity forward.
Otterville voters chose Geo Curtis as school director and Barley Bright to fill a district seat. Families relocate within town under quarantine rules as farming activity continues. Embroidery circle meets, and residents entertain visitors from Sterling and Colorado.
An inmate group formed in Fort Madison in 1908 uses Sunday meetings in the prison school to discuss topics chosen four weeks ahead. Led by a chairman with two assistants, the debates avoid religion and party politics, aiming to mold character through disciplined study and writing. Forty members attend, with meetings limited to ninety minutes to balance discussion and reflection.
A prisoner recounts his path from missteps to reform, describing how entry into a prison society and self study shifted him toward lawful work, steady habits, and mental discipline. He credits the society with molding a tolerant, determined individual.
A description of a mild laxative tonic based on a mixture of laxative herbs and pepsi sold as Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin. It claims to ease indigestion and congestion of the stomach and bowels, marketed as a standard home remedy for many years. A free trial bottle offer is available by writing Dry W B Caldwell at 452 Washington St Monticello LA.
A cautious group formed within the walls of Saint City to explore debatable subjects and seek a higher goal. Members, though hindered, persevere to aid fallen humanity through education, discourse, and moral uplift.
Passage shows a playful street scene with Sally Mined addressing Sally Mined and Willly Green moving away. Tommy replies he misses Willly Green, noting he was the only kid in the block he could beat in a fight.
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