WATERLOO COMPANY NEWS SUMMARY
In a mixed column the Waterloo papers discuss criticism of parcel post subsidies, rail rate issues, and government policy. It cites Frank H. Platt defending post office costs and calls for fair railroad compensation and rate adjustment. Also covered are Pellagra research notes, a note on the death of Wm. G. Young, and social commentary on public education and local politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gore
United States Express Company
Parcel Post
Frank H. Platt
Thomas ©. Platt
Unfortunate
Express Company
John Wanamaker
Adama
Wells Fargo
The
American
United States Express
Mr. Wanamaker
Platt Giys
Post Office Department
Express
Congress
Immigrants Then and Now Reflect on Opportunity and Change
In this retrospective piece the author contrasts historic immigrant success with today’s gatekeeping at Ellis Island. Citing McClure and figures like Carnegie and Riis, it argues earlier arrivals found land and freedom, while modern entrants face suspicion and delays. It ends urging present generations to seize current chances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hau the Tong
McClure
Elisieland
Star Bamber
Immigrant Boards of Inquiry
Quebec
Valparaiso
Indiana
Ellis Island
United States
Uhe
Iis Time
Andrew Carnegie
Jacob Riis
Castle Garden
Sam
Ideas of a Plain Man and Strong Women Compared
A provocative brief argues women are physically stronger and more capable than men in many respects. It cites athleticism, childbearing, teaching, and labor roles, contrasting savage tribes with modern life while challenging male dominance and stereotypes.
Mexican Surgery by John Reed in the April Metropolitan
A story set in a volatile scene follows a wounded peasant brought to a hasty medical improvised room. A former Parral apothecary now posing as a doctor performs a crude head wound treatment amid urgency and improvised tools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Reed
Parral
Nothing But Talk and scattered Iowa headlines
A compendium of short notes and quips from Iowa papers. Senator Borah faces repeal talk on the fifteenth amendment but action is unlikely. Egg prices dip to 17 cents a dozen as Vollmer defends tariffs, provoking quips about timing. Meddling by newspapers cited in Lorimer scandal exposure. Vinton Eagle questions the vitality of progressive candidates. Dickinson county farmers relocate en masse, signaling concerns over stable tenancy and community dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson-McFadden
New York Postgraduate Medical School and Hospital
New York
British School of Tropical Medicine
Sioux City Tribune
Borah
Vinton Eagle
Iowa
United States
Stuart
Basher
Waterloo
Argentina Republic described as vast wheat field and cattle ranch
The article portrays Argentina as a large, sparsely populated land with Andes mountains, Buenos Ayres as its capital, and vast ranches owning most good land. It notes wheat and cattle as main exports, limited democracy history, Spanish language, Parisian tastes, and cheap porterhouse downs there despite modern urban hints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argentine Republic
South America
United States
Chile
Argentina
South Pole
Buenos Ayres
Republic
Paris
New York
Pennsylvania
Minnesota
Illinois
Small farms needed for community growth and stability
The passage argues that stability and permanence in farming will not come from current arrangements. It urges smaller farms that are better tilled and owned by locals who are invested in developing the land and the surrounding community.
Friendly Nods for Basher in Dubuque Telegraph Herald
The Dubuque Telegraph-Herald offers friendly nods to bull moose candidate Mr. Basher. It notes Basher will attack Albert B. Cummins and display his hide on the barn door. The paper previously supported Cummins when aiding the Democratic cause. Basher, a former Democrat, may challenge Democratic bosses in Iowa once in action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Basher
Anamosa Eureka
Dubuque
Telegraph-Herald
Mr. Basher
Albert B. Cummins
Cummins
Towa
A Moment of Fun Recalled in Washington Lobby
In a Washington hotel lobby Ira C. Copley relayed a tale about Smith who grew sick and was advised by a doctor that whisky could help. Jones visited to cheer him, asking what treatment the doctor prescribed and heard the anecdote about being run down and given spirits as remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ci. G
Grind
Young
Telegraph
Washington
Ira C. Copley
Smith
Jones
Random Humorous Snippets and Social Quips Spread
A collage of light anecdotes and wry social observations from newspapers. Bits include a whisky joke about lifting a key, a Washington minister’s take on self-made hell, wage and domestic life to living costs, a spin on a spinster daughter’s stamp, a Richmond maid Lilly paradox, and a Kingston postcard quip. Also jokes about childhood illnesses and a Antwerp milliner elopement tale.
England Sees Buresm Family Narrowing One-Feed Race
Dr Clement Lucas of England predicts the Buresm family will become a one feed race while noting Great Britain holds the largest feet of submarines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clement Lucas
England
Buresm
Great Britain
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound touted for female ills
A Creston Iowa woman credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with curing weaknesses and pregnancy, saying overwork and heavy lifting caused pain and weakness until the remedy restored health and a happy home with a baby boy. The ad claims the medicine is a standard remedy for female troubles and offers confidential guidance from the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creston
Iowa
Lydia E. Pinkham
A. B. Boscamp
E. Howard Street
Creston, Iowa
Lydia BE
Pinkham
Lydia E.pinkham
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Waterloo Evening Courier
Man Ber
TOK
Hartman Company
West Park Avenue
Wwen
Nerager Evening Courier
Wwek
Mali
Entende Cit Courier
Bescoadelameriuer
Wade
Cqautrada
Couriha
Europe
Watertoo Brewing Courier
Green Street
Boulevard Des Capucines
Place de l'Opers
American Express
Berlin-Unter den Linden
Peteraburp
Nevsky Prospekt
Allie Beans Sa
Th. D'Herelie
Pasteur Institute of Paris
D'Herello
Benster Jones
la & Republican
Wilson
Senate
Associated Press
Courier
Senator Jones
Vollmer
California
Franca
Mat
Spirit OF the Iowa Press
Davenport
Henry Vollmer
Henry
Webster City
Lake Park
Dickinson County
Arran
Ee Gor Yeon
Chicago
Washington Post
Cincinnati Enquirer
Richmond
Lily
Lilly
Kingston
Kansas City Journal
Marie Schwabacher
Antwerp
DR. Pierce
R.V. Pierce
M. D
Buffalo
N.Y
Bownd
F. H. Latier
Lafayette Street
Fourth Street
Lafayette Building
4Th &T. E
Drs. Hildebrand
Dentists Suite
Drs
Dentists Office
Commercial Street
DR. I
Bazard
Black Hawk Bank
C. A
R. E. Russell
James Black
E. H. Knittle Hye
Gerrit J. Bennett
Grant Avenue
C. D. Pedersen
Co ‘Arms
Consolidated Phone
Jefferson Street
So Aloes
Ralston
Syndicate Building
DR. Bodwell
Osthopathic
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