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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1914
Page
2
The Waterloo Evening Courier and Waterloo Reporter, Associated Press member, published daily except Sunday by Hartman Co. with offices in Waterloo Iowa New York Tribune Building Chicago Tribune Building and foreign circulation details. American travelers can find the paper at listed European offices in Paris London and Berlin.
In Water loo the voters chose May or R C Thompson to continue in office for at least two more years. The result sparked near unanimity and the public is urged to unite for a smooth transition as new city leadership takes over next Monday evening.
The article argues for organized alcohol education via bulletin boards and large posters displayed in churches and public sites. It cautions against overzealous messaging, stresses doctor endorsement, and notes practical poster sizing to ensure readability and impact. It also mentions labor and political strains amid broader social debates.
The Sioux City Journal notes the Senate shows little amusement at Ambassador Page remarks on the canal and Monro doctrine. The Knoxville Journal reports political energy rising as many new aspirants enter the field, dispelling hints of a quiet year.
The essay argues that church attendance falls not from doctrine but from failing to offer compelling examples of living faith. It claims congregations rise where church members project a richer life, noting supply and demand shape religious influence as much as theology. It urges churches to present higher and more meaningful living examples to attract masses.
George Fitch humorously surveys Peru describing its desert coast, high Andes, and tropical forests with a satirical take on its geography and history. He notes the Amazon, Spanish discovery, Pizarro’s rule, and Peruvians’ political struggles while poking at regional rivalries with Chile.
A mosaic of Iowa commentary cites a June primary race momentum in both parties. Burlington Ottumwa and Oskaloosa votes on free text books spark taxpayer debate about costs. Other items note weather, politics, and humorous quotes from various papers and theaters.
A Cincinnati machine shop honored a retiring employee after 30 years of service. The superintendent, a German, delivered the presentation speech praising Gustav for his long faithful work and dedication.
The column notes how Americans across regions use different words and meanings for common items. Examples include weather terms 42 degrees and closet versus clothes press, plus biscuits and doughnuts varying by locale across the country.
The author notes subtle name differences for common objects and actions, such as curtain shade blind and lift versus elevator, highlighting class and regional variations. He compares Jack and Knave as English and American distinctions and suggests readers add other noted terms.
In a noisy campaign a three-craft contest ends with voters choosing a winner on Monday. The Thompson raft sails ahead while rival crews are dashed on rocks, leaving many paddlers to scramble for the winning ticket’s shore amid muddy tactics and shorebound silence.
Fort Dodge Iowa March 31 Rev Mr Spence of the First M Church faced an attempted hold up by a suspicious man after a dollar request. The assailant fled after a brief struggle but escaped. The incident followed by a report on University of Iowa president Bowman resigning amid political pressure and a historical quote about German shipbuilding costs.
The article notes Iowa's handling of Professor Bowtoin's resignation as a test of the state's intelligence and Americanism. It argues the outcome will reflect on Iowa's pride in its belonging among states, its wealth, schools, and inclusive prosperity, urging vigilance across the country.
Des Moines Iowa March 1 The day after women gained the vote on municipal ownership of water works John B Hammond asserts the ballot error invalidates the women vote He claims women may vote only on bond issues and that the yes no print for the ownership question was placed before the bond question The issue could affect the election results as Hammond leaves for St Joe to press his reform campaign and contend the women’s vote should not count
A reader describes a long familiar method to increase weight using hydrogen tablets after meals. The note claims the pills aid digestion and absorption, citing white blood morpageles and sitabolon as perceived benefits.
An advertisement asserts daily that blood poisoning can be prevented by Swift's Specific Co remedy S. S. 8 8 and claims the formula purifies blood to prevent rheumatism catarrh eczema pimples and anemia. It warns against substitutes and urges readers to mail for advice from The Swift Specific Co Atlanta Ga.
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