Waterloo notices and advertising rates misread
The item lists newspaper pricing and circulation details for the Waterloo Evening Courier and Waterloo Reporter, noting Associated Press membership, Hartman Company as publisher, editor and treasurer roles, and mail subscription rates. It also mentions billing terms, class mailing, and advertising word charges with contracts and office references in New York Philadelphia and Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Audi Reatt
W. M. Hartman Company
Hartman
A.W. Peterson
Treas
Curren
Partaller
Waterton
Waterloo
New York
Philadelphia
Chicara
Haxbrook, Story & Brooks
Mers
Boost the Y M C A and local booster spirit
President Woodrow Wilson lauds the Y M C A as a test of community, urging Waterloo to double its membership to mirror a city of its size. The piece promotes stronger civic support, notes advertising revenue pressures, and highlights local figures from Ames and Des Moines, urging continued investment in public services and parks.
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Young Men's Christian Association
Woodrow Wilson
Waterloo
M.C
To the Heart of the Matter
A reflective piece on realizing inner feelings and the heart. The speaker, addressing personal bliss and possible loss, laments not realizing love’s presence despite constant inner activity. References Cy Warman and a playful warning about awareness of the heart.
The Banana and Its Global Reach in Central America
A satirical view traces the banana from a humble fruit to a key economic lever in Central America. It credits American capital with building railroads and ports, notes ships transporting fruit to the United States, and suggests bananas shape regional stability and daily life more than water or war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guatemala
Costa Rica
Nua
CloiHzulion
Central America
Central American
They Say They Love All Equally Yet One Child Best
A discussion on maternal love argues that mothers may feel varying degrees of friendship and congeniality toward their children. The piece cites Elizabeth Stuart, Queen of Bohemia, noting that love does not fall evenly and that a mother may favor some children in affection while still loving all.
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Resien
Iowa
Sattie
G. Miller
Ten Moines
Alinote
Elizabeth Stuart
Bohemia
What Iowa Editors Are Saying Men Forget Their Childhood
A compilation of editorials from eastern Iowa towns condemning sidewalk roller skating bans for children and urging more permissive street rules. The Cedar Rapids Gazette condemns narrowminded councils, while other papers mock short courses and political shifting.
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Cedar Rapids
Towa
Iowa
Des Moines vehicle law debate teased over air and sea craft
Des Moines lawmakers considered amending a vehicle law to include aeroplanes. The debate extended to submarines, prompting derisive commentary from Sioux City Journal about overreach and skepticism from drys, who felt teased by the legislative push.
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Sioux City
Des Moines
Ford Flees City After Indictments In Graft Case
Ford left the city on the day indictments were returned amid reports of a Seattle or South America escape but actually went to San Francisco. His lawyers said he would return for bail and trial, yet the county attorney had heard nothing. He drew a large sum from a local bank and told friends he was going away as a “good time.” He arranged disposal of Nebraska property and cleaned up business affairs, writing to a friend about a favorable investment from San Francisco.
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Ford
Seattle
South America
San Francisco
Focal Bank
Nebraska
Mord
San Francis
Robbers Imprison Victim in Ice Box at Voiland Butchery
Sioux City reports a burglary at Voiland meat market on Fourth Street. Proprieter Charles Voiland was locked in the ice box by two men of questionable employment, after being struck on the head. He freed himself by removing a bolt, thawing out later.
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Sioux City
Voiland
Fourth Street
Charles Voiland
Y Voiland
Volland
Mr. Voiland
Alden Fire Destroys Four Buildings in Business District
A Wednesday dawn blaze in Alden's business district wiped out four buildings and their contents, with losses around 369000. The fire began in the SL Spencer Company furniture department and spread to the adjacent Willam Keating building and Beach and Kele store, with Keating suffering about 10000 to 12000 in damage and no insurance carried on the furniture stock structure. The Keating family narrowly escaped on the second floor.
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Alden
SL. Spencer Company
Willam
Spencer Company
Campaign optimistic for GOP 1916 elections
Washington reports chairman Frank Woods of the Republican Congressional Committee believes the GOP can win the next house and possibly the presidency and senate if they pursue a prudent progressive course. He cites Democratic overreach in spending and war taxes and notes strong support from Progressives and moderates. King Alfred attempted to form a navy for Britain.
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Washington
D. C
Frank Woods
Republican Congressional Committee
Congress
Woods
House
Senate
Alfred
Great Britain
Pinex cough syrup offer promises savings and relief
Household economy ad touts making cough syrup at home with sugar and water, then mixing with 214 ounces of inex and filling a pint bottle with Bugar ayrap to yield a pint of pinex like syrup for 54 cents. It claims rapid relief from chest colds, bronchitis, and whooping cough, and recommends asking for 24 ounces of Pinex from pharmacists.
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The
Pinex Co
Fé, Wayne, Ind
Horton Notes and Local Updates from March
Horton notices report Glen Lindberge returning from Waterloo Business College for a week’s vacation Edgar Robinson family moving into Zach Jordan’s house and a Sunday school contest where the Blues lead. The Sunday School meets standards, Verna Adell Swarts dies at home after twelve years’ illness. funeral held March 17 at the Baptist church conducted by Rev. Drumm.
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Horton
Glen Lindberge
Waterloo Business College
Edgar Robinson
Zach Jordan
Verna Adell Swarts
Verna
Baptist Church
Drumm
Made in America label as a pledge in Leslie's
A verse celebrates American made goods across diverse items from gowns to pianos and lamps to carpets. It mocks reliance on foreign products and proclaims Made in America as a test of quality and patriotism in commerce.
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America
Leslie
Iowa City Chief Has Hand Frozen at Brewery
Iowa City on March 25 reports Chief Clark injured by ammonia gas while closing a valve at a brewery. He wore a gas helmet to shield from the escaping gas and fixed the leak, but his hand was frozen by the cold ammonia. Doctors believe no serious injury will result.
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Department of Engineering
Towa State College
Ames Engineers
Ie Ames
William C. Armstrong
Chicago & North Western Railroad
Chidzo
Waa
Iowa State College
Chicago
Armstrong
St. Paul, Minn
Caion Beast Company
Union Station
Marshall County
Iowa
Ames
Iowa City
Chi Dames Clark
Clark
Sioux City Man at Exposition Charged with Conspiracy
Sioux City on March 2 recounts George Ford, former saloonkeeper, indicted with George Peires, ex-poker chief, for conspiracy. Ford is in San Francisco while Carl Ford enjoys the exposition sights far from local troubles.
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Sioux City
George Ford
George Peires
San Francisco
Carl Ford
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Aterloo Evening Courier and
Waterloo Reporter
Sree
Hun
Howe
Terre Haute
Ind
F. Bores
Southern Pacific Railroad
United States
William McKin Tey
Aaunias Club
T. St
J. Tlam Lewis
Ilinnis
Ames Engineer
STATE
PAM
Billy Simday
Mary Hrand
Ohio
Mary
Champ Clark
Mississippi
Champ
Grand Rapids
Stjn
Frederick Cank
B.C
Booz
Philadelphia Disler
Dardanelles
London
Town Criers Club
Franz Crane
Heaven
Jax
Ena
Witsic
Cy Warman
Mexico
Ove Uebasansel &O
Selftan
Lucy
Questions
Burlington Gazette
Charlie
Bremer County
Charlie Miller
Lorimer
Sioux City Tribune
Wa Salle Street National Bank
Tobaccio
Moretaitown
Foley
C. T. Lunceford
Prank Woods
Wil Wit House
Jor
Mittee
Germany
England
Belgium
France
Europe
East
Lowa
Goodyear
Goodyears
Arbor
Goodyear Service Statons
Morris Motor Car Co
Central Auto & Supply Co
A. C. Stewart Auto Tire Co
Waterloo Auto & Supply Co
Waterloo Overland Co
J. W. Bancroft
O. R. Langdon
John A. Campbell
Hilmer & Shull Auto Co
Greene Automobile Co
Clarksville Auto & Supply Co
Cedar Falls
Dunkerton
la Porte City
Greene
Holligter
Rocky Mountain
Wangler Bros. CO
Waterloo, Iowa
Hall
Cheney & CO
Toledo
P.O .S. Chenes
Sears
Byvank Transfer CO
Scirseiass
Mason
Zic
Bros
Wansler Bros
Alcobot
Moncey
Landeraf & Co
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