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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1914
Page
2
A compiled item from Waterloo papers describes circulation, distribution, and address details for the Waterloo Evening Courier and related notices. It also surveys editorial topics on education, suffragists, rail and telegraph modernization, Kentucky politics, and Easter shopping trends.
The story surveys California 1913 measures on vice and a red light abatement bill. It notes 50 000 women voters influencing lawmakers, the referendum petitions with 30 000 names, and that the next November vote will reveal who supports home and decency versus property interests.
The Christian Monitor notes growing support for year round public schools to provide continuous opportunities for urban youth, reduce idle time and street recreation, and cut waste in school capital use. It cites Chicago and University of Malaca as examples exploring efficiency and practicality.
Sioux City Tribune reports investigators blame both captains in the Nantucket Monroe sea disaster, with likely no punishment. Cedar Rapids Gazette questions the origin of the scandal monger amid reflections on media degeneration.
A discussion argues anger signals impotence and wrong belief. It contrasts calm power with petty rage, noting wars as outcomes of pride and self righteousness. The piece cites 19th century conflicts and Pharisees as dangers to true justice and peace.
Sealed secrecy failed as the battleship Oregon left San Francisco to race Atlantic waters. After Callao and the straits of Magellan, 33 days at sea brought her to Jupiter Bay in 7 days of 14 000 miles. Commander Charles E. Clark became a national hero as the voyage ended a new era of naval speed and strategic gateway openings.
A compact portrait of Oliver Cromwell born 1599 in England. He rose from Cambridge student to insurgent member of Parliament, led Puritans in the Civil War, became Protector of England, and after death his remains were exhumed and beheaded during a restored monarchy.
A letter to the editor denounces machine politics and warns against denigrating laborers as incompetent. It advocates broad suffrage for national, state, and municipal executives by the whole people and condemns the use of diverts to favor a few, urging moral and industrial standards remain high.
A letter from W. A. Dow, candidate for Councilman in Waterloo's Second Ward, urges labor solidarity over factional fights, condemns political manipulation, and calls for cooperative action to achieve social equality and basic living standards while praising open brotherhood among workers.
Ad claims disordered kidneys bring pain and misery with daytime distress and nighttime bladder troubles. It asserts Foley Kidney Pills restore health, regulate kidney and bladder function, and are sold by all druggists nationwide.
Miss Elsie De Wolfe recalls a tale of marrying for money in a Colony Club smoking room scene. A young bride answers a friend on dating a rich old man with a sharp quip about a million banknote.
A Detroit Free Press piece quotes a dancing teacher lamenting late classes. The teacher says only old folks attend because they can’t arrive until after putting children to bed, prompting a light social note on dancing trends.
Eight one men discharged by the Fort Dodge Telephone Company were found unjustly discharged by a state board of arbitration and conciliation. The panel, appointed by Governor Clarke, included Judge J. A. Church, Judge B. P. Birdsall, and J. B. Dempster, tasked with evaluating wage standards and labor practices.
Dr. J H McGready Independence health officer says the city is not infested with contagious diseases. He notes six quarantinable cases since January 1 but marks the report as an error and denies wider outbreak.
A home cough syrup recipe combines Pinex with sugar syrup to make a potent remedy. The mixture claims to conquer ordinary coughs within 24 hours and aids whooping cough, spasmodic croup, and bronchitis. It emphasizes pine extract quality and offers a money back guarantee. Your druggist can supply Pinex or you can order from The Pinex Co in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Two homes remain under quarantine while the district resumes normal schooling. Schools had closed for spring vacation last week without regard to public health conditions and reopened Monday with full attendance.
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