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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1913
Page
6
An eclectic mix of advertising copy, travel agency listings, passenger services, and postal notices from Europe and America. It includes rates, phone mentions, and contract deals, plus a Muse on intervention and discipline as a civilizational impulse. The editorial tone muses on policy and child-rearing as parallels to national leadership and peace.
A political editorial argues against a reduced navy. It stresses that a strong war-ready fleet is essential to enforce the Monroe doctrine, deter Japanese aggression, and protect Latin America, warning that disarmament risks conflict with Mexico and Venezuela and endangers the Philippines and regional order.
The Courier introduces a new children’s character Ticklemouse whose grotesque yet human traits amuse young readers. The wholesome, harmless tale aims to become a nightly habit for families in Waterloo and vicinity, offering bedtime entertainment for the community.
President Wilson asserts U S intent to maintain order and oppose power grabs in Latin America. The address aims to deter revolutionaries, though governments themselves face similar risks. Critics question its impact beyond signaling U S vigilance over Castro era upheavals.
A tax dispute gathers steam as farmers' petitions reach the legislature. A legislator confesses involvement, and John E Brindley of Ames cites a state tax commission as behind the push. Brindley argues corporations fear the commission will raise state contributions, prompting wide attention.
Prominent Democrats show hesitation in accepting elite ambassadorial roles due to the high costs of maintaining courtly style and pomp expected at foreign courts, a burden many consider unaffordable for nonwealthy nominees.
The piece praises President Wilson for staying focused on public service rather than touring for dinners and ceremonies. It criticizes scientists for lacking insight into Dr. Friedmann’s claimed treatment and notes Mexico’s new revolutions parallels earlier political upheavals, including Madero’s murder and Huerta’s rise.
The piece portrays Adam as Eden citizen and eastern figure circa 4200 B.C. a legendary long lived founder type who led Mesopotamian vital statistics and census work. It humorously credits him with numerous public roles, distant descendants, and a grand funeral attended by great great grandchildren. The tone is ironic and satirical, echoing antiquarian boasting.
The First Robin in Iowa City mocks mortality and tone. Davenport Democrat weighs labor party lines in a new labor department. Council Bluffs Nonpareil urges wholesome living to curb tuberculosis. Marshalltown Times-Republican calls for stronger enforcement against white slavery. Iowa laws combat white slavery but need better enforcement, says the governor's justice department and legislature.
The article extols a hen as the best money maker on the farm, turning gr...into greenbacks and silver from grass, sand, and gravel. It contrasts her value with horses and cattle, which require sacrifice to yield returns, calling the hen a small gold mine and a grindstone for overlooked resources. It also notes a second item, A Touchy Cuss, about Representative Bruce of Floyd County seeking to curb newspaper activity at legislative balls.
The piece notes only a handful of legislators overrate their own importance while most recognize the value of publicity. It praises the fair treatment by newspapers toward officeholders and credits Representative Bruce for having his ideas promptly squelched.
Ruth Cameron muses on arguing as a game of wits and urges teaching logic in schools. She notes many disputes arise from differing word definitions and cites the classic question of whether a falling tree makes a sound. The piece playful ly critiques common debates.
The author warns against arguing with opposing temperaments and stresses that disagreements are opinions not facts. True debate seeks truth, not victory, and one should argue only with conviction and honesty. It is better to know when to argue and how to lose than to argue merely to win.
By John E B Brindley Ames Iowa the statement prints five thousand copies at personal expense to reveal a petition factory in Des Moines and expose tax dope aimed at defeating needed tax reform farmers and small homeowners pay more than their share of public burden asserts A Sykes of Iowa Corn Belt Meat Producers Association and argues farm property bears a larger share of state and county taxes due to visibility to assessors.
A column questions the framing of tax reform campaigns in Des Moines and argues a permanent tax commission is needed to equalize assessments. It notes farmers and small homeowners bear heavy taxes and asks who funds the opposition to tax reform in Iowa.
Washington March 13 The Eleanor bandeau Margaret fillet and Jessie swirl are the new Washington society headdresses as the White House belies replace elaborate aigrette toppers. Eleanor favors a single strand bandeau, Margaret a graduated fillet above the forehead, and Jessie a soft swirl framing the ears with a peaceful crown. The sisters, dubbed the Three Graves, attract keen attention from the younger set.
In Washington on March 13 Representative Pepper and Senator Kirkpatrick of Iowa urged that Iowa Democrats receive their share of federal appointments. The president received them cordially, stating Iowa would be recognized but making no promises for specific offices. The pair emphasized Iowa lacks cabinet representation.
The document recommends J. T. Jones of Des Moines for under secretary of war, W. F. Cleveland of Harlan for assistant secretary, W. Mercer of Iowa City for public printer, John D. Denison of Dubuque for assistant attorney general, and George Mariman of Davenport for warden at Fort Leavenworth.
New York March 13 The agreement between Union Pacific Railroad and bankers to fund its 126.6 million holding in Southern Pacific stocks will lapse tomorrow with no extension. Directors announced no further action on dissolving the Union Southern Pacific merger at today’s meeting.
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