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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1916
Page
2
The Waterloo Courier issues a wartime column noting Allied and Central Powers prospects, predicting peace by summer if Germany’s stance shifts. It discusses global sentiment, war costs, and potential map changes in Europe. The piece includes notices on advertising and press details.
The piece weighs Cummins posture on foreign policy against Roosevelt and Root urging broad, costly preparedness. It notes a middle ground stance and potential strength for Cummins in contrast to coast states. It also covers Republican convention talks on a temporary chairman, suggesting Borah or Root, and cites Verdun as war weariness shapes politics.
A Democratic administration missteps in rural letter delivery anger farmers and some Congress members. Postmaster General Burleson’s moves to cut service and alter routes offend rural residents nationwide. The House actions to address the issue are cited, with farmers blamed for the impact on rural delivery.
Voters will choose national committeemen in both major parties in the April 10 presidential preference primary. Edward G. Dunn faces W M Marsh in the Democratic race from Mason City, while John Olson challenges John T. Adams of Dubuque in the Republican contest. Observers note a robin surplus as spring arrives, a New York dentist touts garlic for teeth, and a stray poem line accompanies the page mix.
A satirical essay critiques fathers as stereotyped providers who may toil unseen yet sustain family debt and domestic labor. It muses on patriarchal burdens, moral judgments, and the social image of fatherhood within a traditional home circle.
A narrator recalls a friend who guides her taste in paper, gowns, and home decor while preserving individuality. The piece argues that consulting trusted peers can refine judgment, as seen when the hostess adopts others' advice to improve her surroundings and wardrobe, not to submerge self.
Columns from multiple papers lampoon state road quality weather and politics. The Fairfield Ledger mocks Iowa road conditions while praising the weather’s variability. The Burlington Gazette notes Henry C. Frick paid 300000 for Gainsborough The Man. The Sioux City Tribune jokes about Bryan and prohibition and jokes about presidential pay.
A local ad touts a full assortment of Easter novelty candies and toys. Special candies of all kinds are offered for Easter, with book and gift items available at Boston Confectionery 126 B, 4th-27 STORES-122-W.ath.
A curious large pond fish dreams of living in a house above water. After guidance from fairies and magical beings the quest stalls until Jack Frost provides a window, freezing the pond so the fish finally possess a house with a window. Tomorrow’s tale: Why the Pelicans Have Funny Bills.
Mrs. Mary E. Franse of West Point Nebraska Box 411 writes that she avoided gallstone surgery ten years ago after using Fruitola and Traxo. She reports ongoing relief from gall stones and praises the medicines as a strong tonic rebuilding the weakened system. Pinus laboratories produce Fruitola and Traxo in Monticello Illinois with local supply through Wangler Bros. Co. and C. J. Milter in Waterloo.
Waterloo resident Mrs. J. F. Kops reports constant back pain eased after using Doan’s Kidney Pills. She describes morning stiffness, nighttime inability to rest, dizziness, and temporary vision issues improving with continued use, aided by the remedy’s claimed lasting relief.
RID O VIT is sold at any drug store for a quarter with a money back guarantee if not satisfied. Drug gists claim no one has said RID O VIT failed and praise it as corn ridder that is easy to apply. No messy tools or procedures required. it offers a simple effective treatment at low cost.
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