Local notes and European travel listings in Erloo Evening Courier
The Erloo Evening Courier reports subscriptions, mailing offices, and foreign portage notes. It lists New York Tribune Building staff but highlights travel ads for the Courier’s European offices and Am erican Express outlets. The issue includes social commentary on race relations and immigration debates alongside local notices and delivery details.
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Erloo Evening Courier
Buncay
CER VW
H. Bartmanm Compfany
Park Avenue
Joan
Waterloo
Colkine
Europe
Ful
Cpplace
Trafalgar Building
Northberland Avenue
American Express
Haymarket
Temperance clash in Waterloo judged by law not luck
The essay praises Judge Dunham for upholding the petition's sufficiency amid a Waterloo temperance battle. It argues the majority’s strength stood despite technical defeats and urges continued dry efforts to counteract illegal liquor sales, warning against complacency and stressing vigilance across Iowa towns.
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Dunham
Supreme Court of Iowa
Supreme Court
Waterloo
Temperance Forces
Iowa
Batenn
The Racial Issue and Land Law Attitudes
A discussion argues that the core US Japan conflict lies in race equality rather than land ownership. It suggests Americans oppose discrimination but see anti-alien laws as reflecting inferior Japanese morals, while cautioning against xenophobia and asserting racial attitudes shape policy and war sentiments.
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Japan
Iowa
United States
Jadan
Signs and comments on national topics in Iowa papers
A survey of Iowa newspaper snippets notes pessimism about political figures, praise for Gettysburg reunions, alfalfa versus timothy hay yields, and brief items on talking pictures and street harassment humor. The clippings reflect editorial tone and regional perspectives of 1912 era.
Street Fighting Language From Fist Era Rant
A hostile editorial rant describes the average street mug as a coward while praising a man with a firm jaw and iron toe as capable of instant triumph. The piece frames physical toughness and brutality as defining virtue and mocks weaker fighters.
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Sissy
LICENSED TO WED RECORDS FOR BLANCHARD AND GANNON
A wedding notice lists Robert W. Blanchard of Waterloo and Gannon of Chicago with a license to wed dated May 24 in Waterloo. The fragment includes names and dates reflecting a formal marriage notice in the periodical.
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Robert W. Blanchard
Waterloo
Gannon
Chicago
Agricultur al department talks on dairy and hog feed methods
A representative from the agricultural department visited to discuss Geo. W. Fowler and state dairy and hog feeding problems. Fowler warned against false feed value claims and urged standard methods to benefit both producers and consumers, predicting a shift toward his approach across the corn belt.
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Agricultural Department
Houston
Geo. W. Fowler
Mr. Fowler
Fowler
Knights of Columbus Banquet Held in Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids Iowa May 26 Judge Martin J Wade of Iowa City was principal speaker at a Knights of Columbus banquet attended by 500 members. A class of sixty candidates was initiated, with District Deputy James H Crosby toastmaster and other speakers including Stuart Diabaque Wolf Clinton Father Malloy Ryan and Donnelly Lenihan of Cedar Rapids.
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Cdar Rapids
Martin J. Wade
Iowa City
Knights of Columbus
Cedar Rapids
Crop Outlook Is Expected To Overcome Result of Combination
Henry Clews notes new securities issuance and high interest drain liquidity while crop prospects brighten. He cites over 710 million in New York and 159 million in London offerings, with Chinese bonds sold in London. He urges cautious optimism, expecting tariff, banking, and currency reforms to stabilize markets as crop income lifts the economy.
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Henry Clews
New York
London
Paris
New York City
Congress
United States
Europe
Episcopal Diocese Holds Annual Meeting in Burlington
The Episcopal diocese of Town convened its annual meeting in Burlington with delegates from nearly every parish. Bishop Theodore Morrison led events assisted by Bishop H. S. Longley. Services included an early communion and a 10:30 service preached by Rt. Rev. Sidney Catlin Cartridge of Kansas City. The Iowa chapter of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew met in the afternoon and elected officers John H. Montrose, C. W. Dan, A. L. Holmes, W. H. James, Join Marsh, Toward Pierce to various posts.
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Burlington
Episcopal Diocese of
Town
Theodore N. Morrison
H. S. Longley
Sidney Catlin Cartridge
Kansas C
Iowa Chanter
Protherhood of
St. Andrew
Brotherhood
John H. Montrose
Des Moines
C. W. Dan
A. L. Holmes
Lyons
W. H. James
Mason City
Join Marsh
Keokuk
Pierce
Sioux
Modern Inventions The on Ida 5 Circus Reflections
A satirical portrait of the circus's rise under Barnum, contrasting empire shows with lean touring acts. It notes the huge spectacle with three rings and side shows, the lure of women and athletes, and the mass allure of seats and profits.
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P. T. Barnum
Mass meeting addresses Des Moines religious leaders
Last evening a mass meeting was held in Des Moines with remarks by George C. Henry of Des Moines, Rt. Rev. Sidney Catlin Partridge bishop of Kansas City, and Rt. Rev. Harry S. Longley suffragan bishop of Iowa.
Meat Prompt and Effectual Cure for Bad Colds
An advertisement touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a pleasant, safe cure for colds that relieves lungs aids expectoration opens secretions and restores health. It claims world wide sale and dependable performance sold by all dealers.
Footbridge Move Gathers Steam At Gilbertville
Residents of Gilbertville and nearby areas push for a Cedar River footbridge. A largely signed petition gains momentum as a prominent citizen states the need is obvious. Farmers with teams and other travelers cross the river and await construction.
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Gilbertville
Footbridge to be lit after livestock congestion at Gilbertville
Livestock clogging the bridge delays interurban cars to Waterloo and endangers pedestrians. A new footbridge will be installed with electric lighting to improve safety at night. Health note praises regular bowels for success and recommends Chamberlain's Tablets for constipation.
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Waterloo
Gilbertville
Chamberlain
Oldest Manchester Resident Doolittle Dies After Brief Illness
Mrs. Margaret Doolittle, 53-year Delaware County native and long time Manchester resident, died at her home after a brief illness. Born April 19, 1828 in Thompson County New York she moved with parents to Hillsdale Michigan as a child and later married W. J. Doolittle before moving to Iowa.
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Manchester
Margaret Doolittle
Delaware County
Thompkins County
New York
Hillsdale
Mich
W. J. Doolittle
Iowa
Migration and escape linked in Civil War era notes
A narrative traces a family's moves from Acereville to Manchester then to Galveston before returning north during the Civil War era. It recalls two escapes aboard a southern-flagged boat carrying northern passengers to safety and mentions a Newton Iowa resident praising Chamberlain's Liniment for rheumatism.
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Acereville
Manchester
Galveston
Mrs. Doolittle
St. Louie
Newton
Iowa
Chamberlain
Resinol promises quick skin relief and cheap cures
Advertisement touts Resinol as a fast, inexpensive solution for pimples, blackheads, itching, eczema, and other skin conditions. It instructs a daily routine using Resinol Soap and Ointment with hot water, claims rapid healing, and offers free trials from Resinol Department 4 M in Baltimore.
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Resinol
Baltimore
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West Fourth Street
F. C. Liffring
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