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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1915
Page
2
The fragment covers Waterloo Evening Courier content with boilerplate on publication, circulation, advertising rates, and a discussion of employee profit sharing in a public utility. It references Dr Alexander Graham Bell era demonstrations and a Bel l system plan aimed at improving worker conditions and retention.
Waterloos health officials warn reporting delays risk disease spread as they urge citizen cooperation though no epidemic exists. Physicians nurses and teachers should notify authorities of suspicious cases and avoid home treatment. Debate continues over street renaming costs and impact on maps, but long term public health planning is needed.
The Directora of the American Telephone and Telegraph outlines three notable advances. First, national importance for direct communication between New York and San Francisco. Second, the invention of an underground cable carrying 2,400 wires, replacing twelve pole lines. Third, a plan to aid employees of two or more years in becoming blackholders in the company.
The article praises German wartime resourcefulness including submarines and aircraft, notes a daring prisoner escape via China toward Siberia to disable Russian railways, mentions an American tourist's Nile bottle letter, Indiana pallbearers revealing voter participation, and Sioux City’s questionable conduct.
A discussion on what constitutes greatness. It highlights intellect vigor of mind, will that overcomes obstacles, and a great heart driven by disciplined appetites and ambitions. The text cites balance of intellect, will, and sentiment with mention of the British cavalry and the revival of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath in 172d.
Copper is praised as an essential metal shaping electricity, transportation, and war effort. The piece extols its malleability, conductivity, and vital role in wires, trolleys, aircraft, telegraphs, and ammunition. It notes U.S. dominance in production, with Germany scarce, and warns copper stockpiles affect global shipping and military capability.
A faded sickroom is revived by flowers and tidy care as a nurse and patient respond to beauty. A street corner encounter shows how courtesy alters youths, transforming mood and behavior. The piece emphasizes the power of suggestion and quiet kindness to shape actions and character.
Iowa editorials comment on war in Europe and its impact on U S policy and finances. Mason City Globe Gazette criticizes General Goethals and asks if he will be remembered longer than wartime leaders amid calls for restraint. Sioux City Tribune denounces war as barbaric and questions justifications for civilian casualties. Additional notes discuss revenue declines, taxation, and criticisms of government spending and promises.
The legislature appropriated funds for an Iowa building exhibit at the San Francisco exposition but refused to finance the building itself. The decision draws criticism as an economy that leaves a negative impression and suggests private citizens should have carried the burden if the state could not afford the project.
Forty years ago The Courier reports heavy winter storms delaying trains near Jesup with passengers Frank Fisher George P Beck KH Ware and Martin Blim surviving a 24 hour drift ordeal. Census shows ward populations 1205 and 1137 in the west city. Changes at the Reporter firm Parrott Girton Sherman reorganize ownership while Matt Parrott and J L Girton are noted. Oak Ridge School showcases a March 12 exhibition taught by Miss Belle McDowell.
Twenty years ago on Wednesday March 20 1890 Charles Adams faced trial for the murder of Stephen Howard in Lester township. Reporter Jack Newman was slightly injured in a runaway near Cedar Park. Prices for eggs dropped to a shilling a dozen as merchants paid farmers ten cents a dozen. A special Thursday morning edition of the cas[t]er was sold about 2 000 copies. A cold wave brought zero degree readings at night. Dr Fred L. Kimball launched the Best Reporter. John Hogan testified in the Adams case and fell at the Peter Wagner boarding house. Herman Phinney was badly injured when an axe severed his knee cap. Local merchants eyed a wholesale drug store site with Dr Henderson and T Slade visiting. Mayor Groat sold his Nashua residence for 5600 to W J Moody. J M McStay announced a public auction and planned to move to the city. Springtime returned as the arrest sprinkler resumed work.
Des Moines Capital argues for funding Iowa exhibit space at the fair as a public advertising asset while urging lawmakers to finish the session by pruning pending bills. The piece stresses focus on truly important measures to clear the statute books and endure judicial scrutiny.
Joh R Wade a former city engineer's office worker is now second lieutenant in King Edward's regiment. He resigned and returned to England soon after war began. Paul Turner, also from the engineer's office, received several packages of English and Irish cigarettes from Wade. The package was sent from the war camp on Dec. 6 but returned to Wade's home in Ireland. Mr. Wade's
Slater prepared the package and sent it via parcel post, completing the delivery step.
A Waterloo meeting of the Waterloo Motorcycle club was held in the Chamber of Commerce rooms last evening to elect officers, appoint committees, and review details toward perfecting urbanization and permanent organizational work.
Waterloo residents report lumbago backache and disordered kidneys improved by Doan's Kidney Pills. B D Hunt of 16 E Eleventh St credits lasting relief after years of trouble. Sold for 50 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.
An advertisement touts Danderine as a hair cleansing product that dissolves dandruff cleanses and invigorates the scalp. It claims the treatment will reduce oil and dust while making hair light wavy soft and beautiful with use. A 25 cent bottle is offered through Knowlton's or druggists.
A. W. Bills was chosen as chair, Dick Horn as vice president, HW Place as secretary, and Ray Smith to handle finances. George F. Whitmore, Ed Manahl, and Leon Wise form a committee to seek suitable club rooms. Marg Bandfield and W. F. Malkowsky are named directors at large. Tentative season sports plans include a forthcoming racing schedule for local fans.
Grundy Center reports two suicide cases in the county. A Mr Bergman, in a northern district, first attempted self harm but succeeded last night. Earlier, Mr Gronewald, in the northwestern area, hanged himself with his grandchildren nearby. Both men were over 40 and previously in apparent good health.
A farm building ceiling collapse adds to three personal crisis reports received in the past two weeks, highlighting ongoing local distress and repeated emergencies in the rural community.
They have held its place for years, outselling any other. Good years remain in top position among tire users, while others lag behind in popularity and sales.
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