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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1914
Page
2
Dr. Frank Crane discusses how objects collected for comfort become burdens. He notes how clutter from closets and shelves grows into a nuisance, citing Thoreau and Holmes, and contrasts mud roads with wasted grain on American farms as a broader critique of misplaced values and inefficiency.
George Fitch speculates that urban aesthetics and mud on downtown streets signal government efficiency. He argues that towns with more mud damage reputations of aldermen, while cleaner streets imply better administration.
The first regularly ordained woman minister Antoinette Louise Brown later Mrs Samuel A Blackwell was born 59 years ago today in Henriet ta New York. She faced barriers to ordination, lectured for women rights, and became pastor at South Butler New York before joining the Unitarian ministry. Today thousands of women hold ordained posts and many fields show female leadership.
Complimentary remarks on Acting President Macbride of the state university reflect broad public support. The piece praises his diplomatic approach, balance between gate and student body, and the perceived fortune of Iowa in selecting him. It concludes that Iowa should be congratulated if his tenure meets popular expectations.
The medical profession, via its official organ, now endorses using rouge for body beautification. Instructions say to obtain a pot of rouge and a rabbit’s foot, bury them two miles from home, and walk out and back daily to ensure they remain in place.
A Des Moines woman describes the weekly pattern of husband drinking turning him violent on Saturdays and Sundays. She speaks of happiness turning to fear as she and their children suffer abuse until he sleeps off the spell. The piece urges thoughtful reflection rather than quick fixes.
The piece warns that the risk facing Senator Cummins in seeking renomination mirrors a fable about an unsuspecting rabbit and a sleeping snail. It stresses that supporters may feel secure yet face an unexpected, timely warning about complacency in political contests.
The article surveys high power headlight glare as a danger in cities and the tradeoff between bright light for drivers and glare for pedestrians. It recounts London laboratory attempts to reduce beam intensity in directions toward oncoming traffic, notes the Panama Canal labor toll, New York snow costs, and hints at broader political conflicts between constitutionalists and bandits.
A roundup notes Cummins nomination risks from overconfidence in primaries, Nevada race between Connolly and Meredith viewed as rivalry for honor, Dubuque Telegraph-Herald cites a Lincoln statue site in Parliament Square, and Cedar Falls Record reports acting President McBride appointed to lead the state university after Bowman’s resignation.
The Knoxville Journal notes conservatives largely accept Cummins deserves a second term and view him as the party's strongest candidate. It cites Mr Savage’s candidacy as a local joke, lacking logical foundation despite his right to seek the position.
A Philadelphia talk on new dances prompts a storyteller to recount a conservatory scene where a couple’s embrace is challenged as improper. The anecdote leads to a punchline about propriety and flirtation before drifting to a comical verse about a boy’s mischief.
In a rebuttal to Charles Johnson Post's Harper's Weekly series, the Infantry Journal rejects the articles as incorrect and harmful. It argues the army’s true record lies in its war service, administration, public works, and unwavering integrity, urging the public to judge by actions rather than sensational writings.
A garbled excerpt references the Boston Transcript and Cincinnati Enquirer, mentioning an auburn haired lady and a red headed woman with money. It shifts to a note about a large locale and Des Moines planning a week for needs or killing, with mention of proper appliances and self equipage.
The Des Moines Des Moines Tribune reports the state department of agriculture endorses a mass treatment to eradicate dandelions. Salt applications after cutting tops are proposed but rejected in favor of sulfuric iron as a more effective weed killer without harming broader plant life.
An ad extols Mothers Friend as a safe external aid to relax abdominal muscles during pregnancy. It claims reduced strain on cords and ligaments, soothing nerves to ease the dread of labor, and promotes a book with usage guidance and breast-feeding tips. The Bradfield Regulator Co. of Atlanta invites inquiries and requests for authentic product.
Using sulphate of iron, the city would be well rid of all weeds, and there after be kept free from them with little effort. The suggestion emphasizes a simple chemical method to curb weed growth citywide.
Iowa State University looks to retain President Thomas H. Macbride as permanent head as the state board of education transitions his acting role to a lasting presidency. Des Moines and Mason City papers report broad support and expect improved unity among supporters and officials.
Des Moines Iowa May 20 special at Glenwood institution for detectives two mental prodigies noted. A boy can solve extremely difficult mathematics problems mentally with perfect accuracy in moments. A girl at the same institution also shows remarkable mental ability, though the article cuts off before detailing her gift.
A list of candidates announces for state representative county treasurer sheriff coroner and local posts in Black Hawk County Iowa with June 1 1914 Republican and Democratic primary stakes. Names include Upton Kepford John Tuthill E Duke Navén Sidney D Smith James S Bason H Eb Fellar Donna Clayton Bronson B H Kascht T R McLhinney William J Burbank H W Grout Fred J Orth and others.
A performer named in this feature demonstrates spellings by saying names or words backward with quick speed. She mirrors any given sentence in reverse, matching the pace of correct spelling both ways.
Grandmother kept her hair dark with a Sage Tea and Sulphur brew. Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy is advertised for 50 cents, claimed to restore natural color, reduce dandruff, and improve gloss. Sold by H. W. Taggart, with a downtown druggist endorsing its use.
A health claim promoting Meritol Hair Tonic as a simple preventive for scalp diseases and dandruff. The notice states regular use keeps the scalp germ free and protects against baldness, with exclusive agency held by Red Cross Drug Co. and Henderson Drug Co.
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