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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1915
Page
2
In a Waterloo area note the Freeman-Tribune urges a stronger navy, arguing the nation faces a crisis requiring submarines and a fleet of fast battle cruisers. The piece notes 36 subs under construction and calls for a stream flotilla to make the navy effective.
The Barnes libel trial ends in a Roosevelt victory. Roosevelt dominated the proceedings with strong evidence of Albany’s hidden influence and state contracts. Barnes sought to shield himself and discredit Roosevelt, but the jury found Roosevelt’s case compelling and Barnes’s influence waning.
The article describes a British admiralty quarrel between Churchill and Lord Fisher amid wartime setbacks. It suggests a coalition government may be needed to guide the country, echoing events in France last August and foreshadowing broader fiscal liberalization in the United States.
The Burlingon Hawk eye editorial notes that Iowa Republicans may unite behind Senator Cummins if he seeks the national presidential nomination. The piece critiques past Iowa convention loyalties and suggests the state has rarely pressed a clear favorite son, though they deserve consideration this year.
A column defends spy sacrifices like Anton Kuepferle and Nathan Hale, arguing espionage is vital and heroes include those who die in prison rather than face public execution. It recalls a Colorado mine district hearing on labor issues and notes a teacher program featuring The Snow, plus satire on a pure egg campaign.
A George Matthew Adams essay urges readers to do what they can not what they cannot. It emphasizes fitting into the right role, the value of effort, and that many failures stem from attempting beyond one’s abilities. It argues credit follows true merit and encourages practical, useful work.
The piece extols Chicago packing houses as a model of American industry. It praises the efficiency of meatpacking, notes the transformation from manual methods to modern plants, and claims vast production with minimal waste. It also mocks political campaigns using odor as a weapon and lauds the economic impact of packing on prosperity.
A reflective piece questions the idea of a punitive God used to justify personal suffering. It recalls a suitor’s warning and an old lady’s tale of good weather alongside a furniture sale, then urges readers to broaden their view of God as a power balancing millions of conflicting wants affecting many lives.
The biennial Town Federation of Women’s Clubs session drew nearly a thousand women to a three day meeting. Observers noted the orderly conduct, broad discussions, and the spirit of mutual respect across opinions, highlighting social value and personal growth alongside public welfare.
Byways Des Moines reports on the Cummins amendment to the Interstate Commerce Law, its Iowa roots, and the push to remove liability limits on perishable freight. It details legislative evolution from Iowa statutes to federal law, the Croninger decisions, and the 1918-1919 battles over carrier liability versus higher freight rates. The piece highlights Senator Cummins as sole driver, the Western classification effort, and the Interstate Commerce Commission ruling denying higher rates despite calls to raise charges.
Henry Van Dyke extols cub like openness and friendly fellowship among women in Iowa. He argues shared work and mutual understanding enrich society and widen living. The piece notes infection in the air and urges Foley's Honey and Tar Compound to curb colds, with a brief druggist mention.
Cedar Rapids Gazette laments high prices for peanuts and popcorn, recalling cheaper days and accusing vendors of usury. It notes profits from roasting and buttering corn and mocks sellers for tightening sacks and charging more.
A digest of various items notes the high cost of living and rationing in the 100 Tremels for pennies example, infant mortality in New York City institutions, and poultry efficiency. It critiques state pensions vs care, discusses Bill Atkinson’s political aims, imagines Italy entering war boosting opera singers as a new industry, and closes with a canoeing drowning incident near city university.
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