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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1915
Page
2
A compilation of editorials notes rising New York exports, railroad profits, and court decisions affecting rail freight. It cites a hopeful American recovery, railway hiring, and expanded equipment, with wary commentary on wartime strains and local Waterloo policing needs. The Iowa discussion frames public sentiment toward railroads and national policy.
A fragmenting meditation on the blues as creature comforts that steady the soul. It invokes simple pleasures a chimney that draws well a smoke-free lamp rich butter and a welcoming armful of water and forest calm as antidotes to weariness and life’s heavy questions.
Des Moines reports that the suppression of intemperance committee sent a list of dry bills to the senate. Only two were kept for future consideration, others approved or rejected. The move is seen as a flashpoint that may spark quick action to avoid a house dragnet. Both chambers cleared calendars and promised a busy week as the session nears a finish.
The passage reflects on Cape Cod as an emerging summer resort and its early population patterns. It notes how the cape evolved from a native and colonial settlement to an island-like landform with a ship canal cutting through its neck. It describes travel connections from New York to Provincetown via passenger coach and the Tremont railroad, highlighting the region's climate and potential for tourism in summer.
The text of the Passion Sunday peace prayer directed by Pope Benedict XV for Catholic churches on March 22 has been distributed nationwide. The prayer appeals for mercy and unity, asking Christ and the Virgin to inspire leaders, heal nations, and restore peace amid heavy war casualties and distress.
Waterloo veterans and Cedar Falls officials argued over site selection for a memorial hall. The Waterloo committee insisted Waterloo must offer a free location before any decision, noting Cedar Falls has proposed a free site with janitor service and utilities. The dispute centered on riverfront land between Fourth and Fifth streets amid ongoing litigation and the desire to erect the hall that year.
Des Moines reports House committee on schools to act on Thomas Anderson textbook uniformity bill with senate amendments. The amendment limits DHS operation to grades and rural schools, not affecting city high schools. Other provisions include shifting book selection to an educational board and allowing city superintendents to join commissions. A second amendment would have counties purchase moving families books and resell them to newcomers to cut costs.
A household column emphasizes choosing quality baking powder as crucial for successful baking and healthful meals. It explains that the powder’s character and quality matter greatly for every meal and invites housewives to consider reliability and effectiveness in their selection.
The bill enacts a policy to authorize surveys by state university and college students to decide which lakes may be drained in the future, shifting workload from the state highway commission and freeing lawmakers from a long lake bed dispute. The Supreme Court will hear three appeals on telephone rights in cities and along public highways, with oral arguments set for April 1. The budget bill requires state offices to submit department estimates to the governor for legislative review, establishing a formal budget process.
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