The Courier In Europe and Foreign Postage Figures
The Waterloo Courier reports on American travelers abroad finding the paper in major cities. It includes foreign postage totals from fourteen years showing Germany France Austria Belgium and the United States among others. It also comments on socialism and economic policy, noting its potential benefits and limits.
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the Courier
Europe
Waterloo Courier
London
Trafalgas
Northeastopland Avenue
American Express
Haymarket
Dawe's Steamship Agency
Green
Paris
Boulevard Des Capucines
Place de Opera
Bove Scriba Sertin
Unter den Linden
No & Ee Peteretare
St Nevaky Prosnekt
Germany
France
Austria
Belgium
United States
Great Britain
Finland
Italy
Denmark
Switzerland
Holland
Norway
Sweden
Spain
Bulgaria
Argentina
Chicago Means Attar of Roses inodorous origin tale
A Geologic Survey bulletin traces the name Chicago to an Ojibwa phrase meaning wild onion place linking to a bad smell. The piece mocks Chicago’s political rottenness and stockyards while noting the city also has pleasant aromas when its worst odors are controlled.
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Chicago
The
Geological Survey
United States
Cliry
Illinois
America
Earth
Stockyards
Lorimer
Nef
Spread of Socialism Report Incomplete Figures
A fragmentary notice cites socialist membership counts world wide and in the United States. It mentions 30 000 050 supporters and 600 representatives globally with a council presence in the United States, but the numbers are garbled.
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National Socialist Party
Chiezza
United States
City World
Chi House of Teacer
Simple Essence Home Cough Syrup Says Cures Colds
Community readers are advised on preparing a home laxative cough syrup touted as the best possible remedy. Instructions claim cost savings, mixing Mentho-Lazene with sugar and boiling water to fill a pint bottle, with directions for use for children and adults.
What Next and Other Notable Fronts
A mixed wrap of commentary notes on the Standard Oil dissolution and its likely impact, Harvard sunlit theories on American vigor, baseball sunshines and courts aiming at labor leaders. Highlights include court action on Standard Oil, projections of new companies, and a judge’s provocative stance toward federal figures.
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Chicago Tribune
Standard Otl
Doubdt
Standard Otl Company
New Jersey
Chameleon
Teeth Cleaning Boosts Child Perception in Cleveland Schools
Experiments in Cleveland public schools show that regular toothbrush use sharpens children’s perceptions. The findings argue for teaching and enforcing daily tooth brushing in classrooms and homes.
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Cleveland
Stand Oil Company Appears Ready to Respect Supreme Court Ruling
The Standard Oil Company shows apparent willingness to abide by the Supreme Court decision, a posture that raises questions about its true commitment and possible motives in light of ongoing antitrust scrutiny.
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Standard
Davenport Times
Standard di
Supreme Court
Standard Oil Company
Francisca I Madero Wears Whiskers in Mexico
A curious historical note describes Francisca I Madero in Mexico as wearing whiskers, reflecting a peculiar cultural or folk portrayal during the period.
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Francisca I
Madero
Mexico
Des Moines Capital Warns Over Canadian Pacific Stock Rise
The Des Moines Capital notes the Canadian Pacific railway common stock rose from 181 to 236 points on the New York bourse in the past year. The paper warns this surge signals underlying market tensions and railways' growing influence.
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Devonport Democrat
Des Moines
Canadian Pacific Railway
New York Stock Exchange
Canadian Pacific
The Very Pretty Girl and the Very Devoted Young Man
An evening vignette shows a Pretty Girl mistreating a devoted suitor with arrogant banter and refusals. A quiet roommate protests, while the girl revels in his discomfort, forgetting that rude dominance harms both sides and may mask insecurity. She concludes with a warning about future happiness.
LaPorte City social rounds mark seniors and mothers
In LaPorte City on May 18 the seven junior girls hosted a reception for ten senior students at the Hauger home. The event featured musical items, a junior senior toast, and readings, with red and black decorations and white lilac centerpieces. Personal notes report visits and family updates, while acts of reverence honored mothers and fathers at the local Presbyterian church service.
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LaPorte City
Pearl Haymond
W. &. Hauger
Bishop Avenue
Katherine Gingrich
Leo Scofield
Niana
McGoon
Hazel Haymond
Mina Driscol
Hazel Bown
Hart North
Bonnie Beal
Wm. Fogles
Waterloo
C. P. Bailey
Frank Bahr
Lows Falls
Levi Bahr
Will
Harry Bahr
Eva Christopher
Will Bahr
C. B. Gingrich
Lueile
Genung
Presbyterian Church
M. W
Marie Unger
Second Man Bound With Wire Found After River Search
Chicago police and detectives labored to identify a wire bound man recovered Monday and to determine his death cause. Late that night a second body surfaced, prompting theories of slugging teams. Coroner’s physician reported drowning but noted decomposition and injuries obscuring origin.
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Chicago
Lavin
Randolph Street
Michigan Avenue
Joseph Springer
Springer
Champion Rat Story From Waterloo Track Becomes Legend
Waverly Independent recaps a tale from George Jack of Waterloo, a horse trainer, claiming rat swarms at a Waterloo track once ate frogs from horses’ hooves. He cites J. M. Coulter as another Waterloo trainer corroborating the yarn.
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Waverly
Geo. Jack‘man
Waterloo
George
J. M. Coulter
Waterloo reports rats amid broader concerns
Local coverage notes Waterloo faces rat issues along with other public concerns. Officials cite sanitation and housing as factors while residents urge stricter enforcement and cleanup efforts. The piece highlights community meetings and planned inspections to address the problem.
Damaged Life Claim Settled in Butler County Case
The out of court settlement pays Mrs. Oakes 2000 for her husband Jack Oakes the traction engine accident on a Butler county bridge. Long and Kingsley represented the plaintiff seeking 10000. The county supervisors agreed to the compromise calling it best for all. A separate ad praises Foley Kidney Pills and local vaudeville acts at Crystal theatre.
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M.S. Allen
City
Humboldt
H. G. Adams
Denver
Colo
Allen
August Stahnke
Canada
Arthur Robinson
Kober
Chas. Fultz
Rock Island
Waterloo
Waverly
Bacon
East Street
Bath
Foley
K. Joder
Monument Erected For Civil War Veteran In Delhi Cemetery
Thomas Simons of Delhi has erected a Vermont granite Civil War monument in the local cemetery. The 15 foot high 412 square foot statue weighs 1000 pounds and will be presented to the Cemetery Association on Decoration Day with a patriotic program featuring Capt. J. F. Merry of Manchester.
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Delhi
Thomas Simons
Cemetery Association of
Vermont
Bedford
J. F. Merry
Manchester
Merry
Mr. Simons
Company K
Twenty-first Town Infantry
Woodward presents tambourine act in late show lineup
The program this week features five strong acts headlined by Hal and Marion Munsen as the curtain nears. Woodward curates the event with a tambourine act adding to a varied bill.
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Hal
Marion Munsen
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Waterloo Daily Ccurier
Sunéey
TER W. B. Santman
West Park
Bebe
Wartmas
W. Petersen
Sicc-Treas
Mgr
Zork Ofice
Tribene
Alfred R Laks
Merscer
Daily Courier
Pergost
Waterlee
Tee Cocarmate
Page Frese
Iowa Evening Press Association
Black Banx County
Geerter
Sioux City
Grange
Farmers’ Organizations
White House
J. P. Morgan
Marshalltown Times-Republican
Roosevelts
Cumminses
la Follettes
Jesup
Cedar. Rapids
Harvard
Wright
Supreme Court of the
District of Columbia
Supreme Court of the United States
Federaton of Labor
Spirit OF the
Iowaa Press
Ollie Ete
Clinton
Glas
Miss Haymond
Louise
Fayette Countryman
Rockford
West View Cemetery
Lyra
Lynch
Earlville
Eva Stahnke
Paul
Minnie Anton
Eva
Hughennings
Snap
Coca-Cola
Hughey
Coca-Cola Company
Atlanta, Ga
Bianca
Joe Brennan
Jewell Sisters
Vv. P. Woodward
Youngman
Crystal
Woodward
Beecham’s
Tone Bros
Lows Miliers
Tamens
Toes Bros
Spices
C. A
E. T. Jaynes
Black Hawk Bank
Robert G. Dakin
T. A. McManus
Commercial Bank Residte
B. D. Tiffany
Consolidated Ae. Phons Ap
Bisck Hawk Bank
E. A. Hunt
Ben C. Everall
Marsh-Place
DR. F.C. R
F.C
Liffring
BOD Osteopathic
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