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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1914
Page
2
A sprawling, garbled column notes Iowa campaign dynamics with references to Cummins Savage Connolly and a famed "Woman in White" at the 1896 Democratic convention. It surveys candidate spending, ballot limits, and party infighting while recalling historic Iowa political moments.
A lively piece on comets describes their luminous heads and long tails as grand yet puzzling. It notes Halley’s comet as the best known visitor, jokes about its fifty thousand year return, and mentions scientists cautious about tail samples while praising astronomers who study the skies nightly.
A conservative Republican newspaper editorial notes a factional movement to unseat Senator Cunmins. It praises the Dubuque Times-Journal for honesty and courage in its campaign of dissrumtiement and mutice.
A Chicago Tribune special from Niagara Falls analyzes mediators in Mexico's conflict. It questions their aims as Huerta, Carranza, and constitutionalists crowd the scene while mediation risks dictating terms, inviting criticism that the plan serves power interests over genuine peace.
Des Moines and Eldora school officials spar over barring Eldora industrial school boys from last Saturday’s track contests. West high objected citing status. district leaders argue against snobbery and emphasize fair play and social spirit amid conflicting high school rules.
A local paper reviews a controversial study on tobacco effects from Are thar Dermont Rush at the University of Vermont. The report describes 725 tests across psychic fields showing a 10.4 percent drop in mental faculties from smoking, notes nicotine in cigarettes, pyridine flavor, and uncertainties about inhalation speed, and discusses broader political editorials amid a polluted extract.
Dr Frank Crane argues partisanship harms public discourse by pigeonholing individuals. He contends people cannot be defined by a single label, urging open-mindedness and restraint from others who judge based on narrow classifications.
An excerpt depicts Sandy encountering a young moose, with banter over identity and religion. The scene shifts to a critic confronting anti religious materialism while championing personal liberty and a broader spiritual vision beyond sectarian bounds.
A jumbled OCR fragment includes scattered phrases about illnesses, phonographs, a hammock season, and quotes from Cincinnati Enquirer Washington Star and Cleveland Plain Dealer. It mentions a temperamental girl and a practical youth with song and recitation lines, plus moving day in Menico and breakfast fare.
The Senate judiciary committee ordered a report on the confirmation of R. Moore as marshal of northern Iowa after weeks of delay. A committee poll showed opposition but administration pressure and support from Judge Wade and Representative Connors shifted enough Democrats to secure a majority for Moore.
The case of John Yeater of Wabash Ind who was sentenced to 52 Sundays at the Wesleyan Methodist church or 11 days in jail has stirred clergy and officials in Waterloo. Rev John Bunson Smith calls it extraordinary while Police Judge Meyers questions reliability for itinerant drinkers.
Washington May 26 Rep Green of Town attacked the Clayton trust bill saying it adds nothing to the Sherman law and would confuse business. He urged jail sentences as a remedy and urged a federal license to stop monopoly growth. The speech followed questions by Judge Towner and included remarks about enforcing the Sherman act. A separate note quotes an Audubon Illinois member on sparrows and bird house methods.
A controversy over sparrows splits residents with some calling the bird a nuisance while others defend native species. The debate centers on the impact of sparrows on the local ecosystem and garden birds.
Bellevue Ohio woman reports severe back pain nervousness and weakness eased after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Testimonial claims rapid improvement and renewed health with confidential correspondence offered from Lynn Massachusetts offices.
A simple guide explains making backyard bird houses from common materials. It describes sizes for martins bluebirds wrens and proper mounting with poles and bolts for easy seasonal access and nest removal. It notes cost and construction details and encourages observing the birds for both youngsters and elders.
Ruth Cameron reflects on odors that captivate beyond perfumed scents. She notes personal scent preferences vary and smells evoke memories of the sea, blending physical charm with imagery of the great blue ocean and past moments.
A collection of political candidacy notices for Black Hawk county officials including state representative, district judge, county treasurer, county coroner, sheriff, county supervisor, and state senator. Varies by party with June primary dates and voter requests to support the listed candidates.
The writer reflects on scents from barns and hay to fresh bread and new wood, noting how odor shapes memory and daily life. Ruth Cameron muses on why certain fragrances captivate or offend, inviting readers to consider scent as a small but meaningful pleasure.
Recipe notes from Mrs. Janet McKenzie Hill of the Boston Cooking School Magazine describe a chicken pot pie and offer a KC Cook's Rock pamphlet. The text promotes using young chickens, suggests veal or lamb as alternatives, and invites readers to obtain a free copy by mailing a certificate with KC Baking Powder.
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