Sherman boom fuels Iowa Republicans in 1916 race
The Republicran of San Ramon Illinois reports gratification at the idea of Lawrence Y Sherman for the presidency in 1916. Western aspirants are urged by Iowa Republicans to back either Cummins or Sherman, with talk of a possible compromise to unite party support across the corn belt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Y. Sherman
Albert Cumming
Republicran
San Ramon
Ilifnois
Iowa
Ilinois
Indiana
Witconvala
Michigan
Cummins
Sherman
Minaissippi Rlyvér
Iowa Honors Two Young Achievers In State Contest
Eloise Parson of Toledo Tama county won best parodner and canner in the state by growing 6818 pounds of tomatoes on a tenth acre earning 115.57 profit. Earl Zeller of Cooper Greene county tops corn growership with 189 bushels per acre and 197.80 profit. Both earned trips to Washington to tour and were given special regard by President Wilson.
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Iowa
Eloise Parson
Toledo
Tama County
Har
Atate
Eloise
Earl Zeller
Cooper
Greene County
Washington, D. C
Wilson
Towa
Newcomers Week proposed to welcome Waterloo residents
A booklet suggests a Newcomers Week to help new residents in Waterloo become acquainted with long-time locals, businesses, schools, and civic groups. The plan aims to integrate newcomers into the community, highlighting city resources and fostering mutual benefit for newcomers and established residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Wanderloo
Garbage disposal plan eyed for Waterloo city
Waterloo officials back an Iowa bill creating sanitary districts and a two mill levy to fund waste disposal. The measure aims to organize municipal collection and processing of garbage rubbish and ash for a cleaner city despite differing opinions on disposal methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Anderson
Iowa
Ety
Public Schools Pride as Clyde Davis Achieves Honors
Clyde Davis of Waterloo West High earns an oral prize cup and a gold medal for his school after winning a roving cup at Be my's country. The piece notes strong public school impact and cites other local progress as evidence of value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo West High School
Clyde Davis
Be My
To the Heart of the Matter in Social Reform
The excerpt argues reform should arise from disorder and conflict, noting democracy's rise amid upheaval and criticizing current social systems. It cites liberal ideas like education reform, women’s rights, and anti-commercialism, referencing Wells and German proverb about beginnings. It reflects on the birth of new institutions from crude beginnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Wells
Roumania and Serbia contrasted in a world war scene
The text presents a satirical view of Roumania as a land of poverty and peasant farmers, its history of conquest, a 1881 shift to a kingdom, and a boastful claim of broader ambitions as European tensions rise, while Serbia is labeled a small country with minimal resources and a long wartime narrative.
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Serbia
Lutch
Houmania
Carmen Sylvia
Joumania
Trajan
Danube River
Black Sea
Spolen
Roumania
Hastile
RonmMania
Chicago
Roumanla
Roumanias
Bulgaria
Jack Johnson
Raumania
Tranarlvania
The Ultra Cultured Lady and the Pose of Distinction
A reflective column questions the social vanity of wanted to appear cultured by liking only what others do not. It contrasts genuine appreciation, Schubert and Little Women, with poseur bias and asks readers to examine their own tastes and honesty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nomeone
Schuber
Tyne
Tennyson
Additions and Subtraction as Life's Sum Fort Madison Letter
A Fort Madison reader argues life is the sum of gains and losses with moral lessons from crime and punishment. The writer explores the impact of imprisonment on individuals and families, praising loyal wives and the role of home and fidelity in preserving manhood amid social pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Madison
Meir
Bothes
Fort. Madison
The Resolve of a Courageous Woman in Hard Times
Peter Cotton recounts a tale of a devoted wife who forgave a husband in prison. Her unwavering loyalty restored a broken home, inspired workers, and drew public sympathy for keeping families together and reforming hearts.
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Khe
Mwan
Hia
Board of Parole
Perdition
Peter Cotton
What Iowa Editors Are Saying
An Iowa roundup notes editors' quips on peace talks, dry towns, and local names. Remarks reference Taft Roosevelt as a peace method and humorous blunders about two cats. Sioux City, Lawton, and Charter Oak appear in light political chatter and schoolbook buys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washta Journal
Taft
Roosevelt
Charter Oak Times
Lawton
Sioux City
Odebolt Chronicle
Wilson
Panama Canal
Harding’s Chance for Governor Nomination Backed by GOP Candidates
The Marshalltown Times-Republican argues Harding’s path to the Republican nomination for governor rests on how many candidates join the race. It contends a strong field could help Harding win the nomination, urging the drys to consider this dynamic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harding
Marshalltown
Drys
Justice in Paying Judge's Expenses
Des Moines reports a push in the legislature to fund judges traveling and hotel costs when away on public business. The plan would also cover court reporters, sparing rural judges from personal costs while cases require travel across multiple counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Springer
New Hampton
Isislature
Woman credits Lydia E Pinkham's Compound for recovery
Unionville Missouri resident Martha Seavey describes severe female health troubles with weakness numbness and speech difficulty. After using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she improves and urges other women to try it. The company cites thousands of similar letters and offers confidential responses from a female representative.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Unionville
Mra
Martha Seavey
Missouri
Lydia FE
Pinkham Medicine Co
Jignon
Mass
California Syrup of Figs Adopts Gentle Child Health Remedy
Mothers urged to switch from calomel and physic to California Syrup of Figs for cleansing the liver and bowels of children. The ad touts a 50 cent bottle with directions for all ages and warns against counterfeit products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
California My Syrup Company
Accidental Death of Former Iowans
Will and T F Kelly former Waterloo residents die in a collision with a train near Whitefall Montana. T F Kelly of Seneca Montana leaves a widow and three children. Will Kelly unmarried. Parents Mr and Mrs P D Kelly reside in Lincoln Township. Surviving siblings include D M Kelly Montana attorney general and J B Kelly county attorney at Boulder plus sister Miss Mary. Burial plans unknown.
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Will
T. F. Kelly
Waterloo
M. H. Kelly
J. B. Kelly
Boulder
Font
Kelly Brothers
Whitefall
Mont
Seneca
P. D. Kelly
Lincoln Township
D. M. Kelly
Montana
J.B. Kelly
Boul- Mar
Mary
Real estate transfers listed with multiple parcels and prices
A series of 11 real estate deeds records transfers across Waterloo Hudson and Logan Dale Heights, detailing buyers names, parcels described by section and block, and sale prices ranging from 100 to 19 560 dollars. Names include Ashley Mowbray Little Colvin Tidball Smucker Grand Pre Lumbus and others in 87 21 and surrounding townships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Hawk Co. Abstract Co. C
EB. Ashley
Roy BE. Ashley
F. H. Seger
W. W. Little
Andrew George Mowbray
Geo. Grovert
Archie B. Colvin
W. A. Tidball
Grand View Place
Waterloo
William I. Smucker
Flora Grand Pre
Rosewood Add
G. W. Bedford
Guardian
Josephine Lumbus
Hudson
George L. Lumbus
Tosephina
Lumbus
Hone C. Martin
H. ©. Glausing
Logan Dale Heights
Factory Census Under Way in Waterloo District
R E Kirk of Waterloo conducts a five year census of factories in district No 9 covering Black Hawk Grundy Bremer and Butler counties. He records wage earners wages hours open days raw materials and keeps data private for the commerce department. Completion expected by August 1. Also notes about albatross population and Rugby School history and demographics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Kirk
Black Hawk
Grundy
Bremer
Butler
Department of Commerce
Constipation Aged Care Remedy Promoted By Doctor
An old health column urges gentle bowel care for seniors. It promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a mild laxative tonic combining simple herbs with pepsin, sold by druggists. Price is fifty cents to one dollar. Free trial bottle offered by Dr W Reg Caldwell, Monticello Indiana.
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Caldwell
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Waterloo Evening Occorder
Associated Press
Audit Bureau of Circulationa
W. J. Hartman Company
West Park Ave
Jon G. Hartman
Aw, Peterson
Sec.Treas
Gen. Mar.ee Teyen
Port Offee
Lown
New York
Philadelphia
Hasbrook, Story & Brooks
Mgrs
Pte
Thirty-sixth General Assembly
Crawford
Linccoln Bearhey
England
Germany
New Rochelle
N. Y
St. Patrick
Tipperary
Dr. Frank Crane
Great Britain
Odabolt News
State University
Owl
Galomel
Auto Truck
Uae
Waterloo & Cedar Falls Union Mill Co
New South Wales
Rugby School
F. H. Latier
Lafayette Street
Fourth Street
Fivor Lapayette
4Th ST. BR
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