Tariff on Butter Sparks Iowa Dairy Debate
The Waterlo paper outlines how dairying in Iowa, Minnesota, and the Dakotas faces tariff questions. Ahead of any decision, farmers split: growers fear higher prices may curb demand, while Iowa co operatives show strong support for raising duties. The debate highlights foreign competition and the need for careful study before protective measures.
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Mora
Towa
Iowa
Europe
Minnesota
Dakotas
Sioux City
Iowa Creamery Secretaries and Managers Association
Pullman Cars to Get Irish Themed Names for 335 Fleets
From the Pullman offices comes news of a shift to scientifically themed names for sleeping cars. All 335 cars in the Mc group will bear Irish sounding names like McGurk McManus and McMahon. Future group names such as Van or AMtye are not announced.
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Pullman Company
Eb.fp. Carry
McGurk
McManus
McMahon
Carry
Prairie Abloom Gas Sets Prairie Abloom Headline
President Coolidge shown in a light moment amid a prairie town scene. The article notes gas sets and a floral display in a rural setting, hinting at celebrations and local color.
Law enforcement figures can mislead on crime rate
The essay argues that arrest totals jail counts and court calendars do not reliably reflect crime or enforcement. It notes two variables violators and enforcers and that true enforcement is shown by citizens’ sense of security and restraint of criminals, not raw statistics. It cautions against trusting partial data or rhetoric.
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Reunisipai
Failura
Too Many Legislators in Iowa Statehouse Feared
Iowa editors urge trimming legislative membership claiming one fourth current size would handle county interests as effectively as the senate. They warn excessive lawmaking endangers government and cite rural population loss and rigidity of laws driving residents away.
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Eagle Grove Eagle
Sibley Tribune
Osceola County
Grundy County
Appetite and stomach capacity myths debunked by Dr Brady
Dr William Brady explains that dieting does not permanently shrink the stomachs capacity and warns against unsafe quick fixes. He notes that abdominal pressure and corset use can affect appetite and urges healthful methods to control intake. Readers submit questions on ear infection yeast blood purification poison ivy and more with practical, cautious guidance.
Friend Wife by Roe Fulkerson
Andrew vents sorrow to Imogene over aging, marriage, and lack of sympathy. He longs for understanding as he laments unspoken grief and hints at changing routines and desires amid a strained domestic scene. The couple's banter touches humor and melancholy in a daily marital moment.
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Andrew
Imogene
jAndrew
Idet
Dancing Man and Social Etiquette at a Theatre
A fragmented reminiscence recalls a 19th century theatre crowd debating social norms. Topics include whether a dancing man should kiss a woman’s hand, whether a social obligation exists, and memories of youth and pushing boundaries in public decorum.
Brain Tests by Sam Law
Puzzle content mixed with definitions and incomplete word list. From top to bottom the remaining letters spell a knight errant’s name, with inserted words such as Meniscus and others clued by definitions like contribute and a bird valued for the table.
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Sam Law
Rervantes
Uncle Wiggily and the Clam Shell Play Date
Uncle Wiggily entertains Jingle and Jangle rabbits at his Woods home as they plan tricks. He guides them to bathe their dolls in a large clam shell filled with spring water. A fox stalks nearby but is foiled when Uncle Wiggily splashes the shell into the fox’s eyes, sending him away. The children laugh and enjoy the improvised bath until calm returns.
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Andrew
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Jangle
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Tangle
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Jangie
Jany Putty Wutty
Kippia
Taupie
Binny Senleman
Uncle Wittsily
Fifty Years Ago In The Courier May 12 1875
A retrospective note from 1875 describes rain, a new $300 top carriage from Hitt & Chapman, Chris Brubaker promoting the Walter A Woot harvester with Locks self binder, and a Catholic church in Gilbertsville to be completed and opened with Rev N F Seallan of Waterloo assisting. Cavalry units moved toward the Black Hills. a gale damaged roofs and fences. Rev J T Crippen preached in Parkersburg as his household welcomed a newborn daughter. W H Barretts family prepare the Swift house for business. Mr and Mrs George FP Ward mourn the death of their youngest son from typhoid pneumonia. Married Daniel H Brunn to Mary P Metnzer at the A E parsonage per Rev G W Brindell.
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Gilbertville
N. F. Seallan
Waterloo
Black Hills
Willia
George FP. Ward
A. E. Parsonage
Rev
G. W. Brindell
Daniel H. Brunn
Mary P. Metnzer
Local 1885 Waterloo notes show school enrollment and Snow squalls
Forty years ago on Wednesday May 13 1885 East Waterloo schools report annual enrollment at 823 and average belonging 632. Snow squalls hit Thursday afternoon with heavier snowfall eastward and a Manchester blizzard. A new Robinson Hitt omnibus named Gen Grant is produced for Clinger's line. Postmaster Hartman starts duties after 12 years. Cedar Falls youths visit Waterloo with carriages and 17 dog carts. A 36 inch 734 pound sucker caught near Orange township. The Reporter sanctum renovates with decorated walls and carpeted floors. Sells Bros circus set for Fort Dodge on May 23.
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R. G. Young
East Waterloo
Blackhawk Lumber deal ties up big stake in Marshalltown
Twenty years ago on May 13, 1904 Stanley D. Moorce of Marshalltown bought a large interest in the Blackhawk Lumber company. The yard sits at Park avenue and Water Street with B. B. Cliver as manager. Moore now nearly owns the Digi lumber yards in northern Town. Waterloo Electrical Supply Company lands a repair contract for He Lingig Central on its Iowa lines. The Russell Lamson building report notes 54 passengers yesterday. among them 540 women attended a Federation of Women's Clubs reception. Auto accidents spark warnings on speed and noiseless cars. eight mile limit urged. White wings street cleaners to have right of way. Heavy rains raise the river and delay trains. Waterloo hosts Town Federation of Women's Clubs. Mrs. Alice G. Fletcher of Marshalltown is president. Miss Har ie La Independence is corresponding secretary. Local board members listed.
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Stanley D. Moorce
Marshalltown
Blackhawk Liber Company
Park Avenue
Water Street
B. B. Cliver
Moore
Digi
Waterloo
Town Federation of Women’s Clubs
Alice G. Fletcher
Harrie la Independence
Tl Incal
Kien H. Brown
W. FP. Parrott
J. B. Williams
Bo i. Johnson
Harriet Kendall
Margaret Clark
Abe Martin on La Follette and a Busy Farmer
Abe Martin notes the danger to Senator La Follette's party depends on careful street crossings. Farmer Jake Bentley struggles to catch up on chores while a car is being repaired.
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Senator la Follette
Jake Mbentley
Tanlac claimed to add weight and cure stomach trouble
An advertisement quotes Otto Segrin of Portland Oregon praising Tanlac for adding 20 pounds after seven years of stomach trouble. The claim notes Tanlac as Nature's tonic made from roots and herbs and urges readers to visit a druggist for relief and improved health.
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Otto Segrin
Portland
Ore
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