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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1914
Page
2
An old travel or natural history piece extols the rhinoceros as a warlike, armored predator of Africa. It describes its size, horns, poor eyesight, and aggressive charges, contrasting native humor with American misadventures near trains and automobiles.
The Iowa Supreme Court ruled a husband could claim $4,000 in damages from Rock Island railroad after his wife died, despite her being a nurse and not requiring his consent to work. The decision treats evolving women's rights as a legitimate legislative goal, rejecting strict common law constraints.
An editorial argues firearm sale restrictions will not reliably cut violence and notes limits of enforcing bans. It questions whether prohibitions will reduce deaths and hints readers may not grasp the proposed measures.
The Illinois Central extends a major sponsorship, inserting a single city advertisement in a World edition double page folder printed for 134,000 copies. The feature highlights local growth under a display head, praised as a significant city benefit. A playful query about a local homeliet Fellow adds local color.
A reader reflects on the absurdity of the White Slave Act arguing men who exploit women are less immoral than crossing state lines for similar acts. The piece cites travel between Council Bluffs and Dubuque and a bridge to Omaha as examples to critique legal distinctions.
Essay-like meditation on art commerce and advertising. The piece rails against display culture and megaphone marketing while praising artisanship in veneers and decorative fronts. It questions advertising glory and proposes listing goods to curb the showroom race.
Multiple Iowa papers discuss Senator Cummins and the race for the Republican primary. Analysts note his strong backing, with emphasis on loyalty to a leading candidate and the sense he will win. Supporters praise his ability and influence in national affairs as Cummins and Kenyon work well together.
The opposition to the senior senator is weaker than ever, with renomination seen as easily achieved. He will use the fall campaign to meet veterans and discuss issues so they vote for him confidently in the first direct senatorial ballot.
Paul Dispatch examines the source of financing behind the campaign against the Panama canal tolls repeal. It notes a well funded, organized effort by groups like the Committee for the Preservation of American Rights in the Panama Canal and argues that money coming from ship interests supports the campaign and aims to influence public opinion.
Local writer rasps city paving issues urging better street work and criticizes brick pavin g woes. He blasts frequent digs by bars for bait worms and inadequate restoration, claims rural stone roads outdo city paving and urges practical street improvements.
A vivacious young woman sparks court collusion as Root defeats her and the speaker, with defense citing a smiling accused. The dialogue recalls Good Quick and memories of Mibbert the neighborhood terror as a prisoner nears release. The piece juxtaposes a theatrical defense with a grim counterpoint about crime and punishment.
The Christian Science Monitor reports prohibition is advancing from towns to counties and states, with strong advocates in Congress and state legislatures. It notes shifting political alignment toward anti liquor sentiment and predicts a vote on the constitutional amendment before adjournment.
A 19th century editorial notes mixed feelings about pregnancy but highlights remedies like Mothers Friend to ease the strain. It claims the external lotion lubricates muscles and reduces pressure on nerves, preventing severe pains in the cords and ligaments.
A set of political notices announces candidates for state representative district judge county treasurer sheriff and other offices in Black Hawk county. Several entries mark June primary and Republican Democratic or nonpartisan parentheses.
A lawyer at the Lawyers' Club in New York recalls a case where Bihu Root won for a client in a breach of promise suit. The speaker laments brutality and a shift from wit to bully, noting the remembered victory despite a broken heart.
Des Moines Iowa May 15 figures show Meredith's campaign headquarters active with publicity efforts and a speech planned in the Observatory block. He aims to attack Connolly while volunteers push Republican turnout and keep pressure on records.
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